Everest Short Trek

Trip Highlights of Everest Short Trek

Trip Duration 7 Days
Maximum Altitude 3800m
Difficulty Grade Moderate
Best Seasons Spring-Automn- Winter-Summer
Start & End Point Kathmandu / Kathmandu
  • A short scenic and cultural walks to a beautiful spot at Tengboche Monastery
  • A spectacular panorama of giant peaks with grand views of towering Mt. Everest
  • On picturesque trail within nice cool serene woods of rhododendron, pines, and fir.
  • Glorious views throughout the treks of dramatic high landscapes and snow peaks
  • Visit the impressive colorful Monastery surrounded by an array of the mountain range

Overview of Everest Short Trek

Everest Short Trek is an adventure hiking trip that allows visitors to explore the high Himalayan Mountain peaks like Mt.Everest, Kusum Khangaru, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and other lesser peaks. This trekking package is customized for people of all age groups, who are unable to take high-altitude trekking trips like the Everest Base Camp or the Everest Gokyo Valley Trek but would love to see the world’s highest mountain peak.

Everest Short Trek commencing after a scenic flight to Tenzing Hillary Airstrip in Lukla, this hiking trail follows through the stone-stepped trail along the bank of Dudh Koshi River. During the Everest Panorama Trek, the trail is mostly covered with a forest of Pines, Fir, Rhododendrons, and Magnolia. As for the wildlife, Himalayan Thar, Jharal, Ghoral, and Impeyan Pheasants, are commonly sighted. However, The Sagarmatha National Park houses some rare and endangered species like Snow Leopards, Red pandas, and others.

The Everest Panorama Trekking trail is decorated with Mani Walls, Chhortens, Prayer flags, and Prayer wheels. With the majority of Sherpa ethnic people, the Everest region is rooted deeply in the Himalayan Buddhism culture. However, people of other ethnic and religious orientations also make up a significant percentage of the demographics. The Namche Bazaar is a major town and market center, an amalgamation of traditional and contemporary culture. Whereas, Khumjung village.is known for the Sherpa museum and its claim of a Yeti skull.

Tengboche monastery is the major highlight of the Everest Short Trek as it is also the biggest in the Solukhumbu region. Every year during the months of October and November, the Mani Rimdu festival is celebrated at Tengboche Monastery. This festival is a nine-day celebration signifying the victory of good over evil. The monks of the monastery meditate for nine days. The monks clad in various masks and colorful costumes dance and chant to the beat of cymbals and drums. The event is open for tourists to observe, and feel the vibe of this vivid culture.

Everest Panorama trek covers the lower regions of the Sagarmatha National Park listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This beginner-level trekking trip to the Everest region offers various natural and cultural attractions.

Vertex Holiday organizes the Everest Short trek in the Everest Himalayas of Nepal. If you are planning a holiday trip and are in the dilemma of finding the perfect destination, then we are here for you. Our vacation packages can be customized further to suit your needs. For more details like maps, expenses, and equipment checklists about this trip and other trekking trips in the Everest region get in touch with us.

Everest Short Trek - Route Map

Everest Short Trek Map

Detail Itinerary of Everest Short Trek

On arrival at Kathmandu-Nepal International Airport via various airlines, our guide and staff receive you for a short transfer to the heart of Kathmandu city.

Where your hotel is located, after checking into your rooms and then meet other members of the trek at the hotel lobby for briefing. Regarding the wonderful adventure to Mt. Everest Panorama Trekking.

On briefing includes useful information to make your holiday in Nepal more enjoyable. The evening group welcomes dinner in a lovely Nepalese Restaurant with an introduction to the Nepalese culture of various parts of Nepal with folk dance and music.

Car 30m
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
Meals Welcome Diiner
Altitude 1300m

Start early morning departure from the hotel, with a short transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport, as per flight time after going through securities board in a small aircraft. Dornier / Twin Otter or similar types.

The flight heads east overlooking a breathtaking panorama of the Himalayan range of peaks with views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, as the plane lands at Lukla airstrip.

The airport called Tenzing & Hillary tribute to the first conqueror of Mt. Everest on May 29th, 1953. From Lukla airport after collecting all our baggage, carried by our strong porters or pack animals called Zhopkyo (crossbreed of Yaks and normal low altitude cows or ox).

After a refreshing stop, Everest Panorama Trek heads  to Phakding for the first overnight stop. Walk beings through Lukla street market and then descend to a place called Choplung, with many prayer monuments.

The place where the route of Lukla and Jiri meets, and then on the main scenic trail past many nice farm villages to reach Phakding for an overnight stay in a moderate standard lodge.

Multiple 4 hrs
Accommodation Tea House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 2800m
Everest Panorama Trek takes you to the famous Namche Bazaar the hub of Khumbu villagers, as well as trekkers. Where once a week, a colorful and busy market is held every Saturday walk leads to cross few bridges over Dudh Koshi glacial rivers to reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, where a ticket to be shown of purchased.

Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepal, while the Sherpa knows as Chomolungma of Tibetan origin language. From here reach the last village of Jorsalle before Namche Bazaar, for a lunch break, and then continue to walk following the river on a bank, within a cool shade of pine and rhododendron forest.

On crossing the last high bridge, along undulating uphill for few hours to reach Namche Bazaar for two overnights stops. Enjoy views of Kwangde and Tharmasarku peaks from the lodge in Namche and then check into your rooms for refreshing rest before dinner time in a large warm and cozy dining hall.

 

Walking 6 hrs
Accommodation Tea House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 3540m

Free day and well-deserved rest day after a long climb of the previous day to reach Namche Bazaar, a necessary to have spare and leisure day for a short hike to view-points.

A good way to support acclimatization, enjoy the morning with breakfast and hike to Namche viewpoint overlooking Mt. Everest and the beautiful peak of Ama Dablam with other adjoining peaks.

Visit the museum offers full information about the Khumbu region. Energetic people can take a hike up to Everest View Hotel of few hours.

Walking 4 hrs
Accommodation Tea House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 3540m

The morning after breakfast, an easy stroll after a short climb to the top of Namche facing excellent views of Khumbu peaks with Everest, the Everest Panorama Trek then descends to Imjatse River at Phunki-Tenga, a small settlement with few lodges and restaurants.

A popular mid-day stop for trekkers for lunch and refreshments, from here on steep winding up for a few hours through the cool shade of lovely woods to reach Tengboche and its colorful monastery.

The area is surrounded by an array of peaks with grand views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam with a range of adjoining high mountains. Herewith time to visit the impressive Buddhist monastery interior of great cultural and religious interest, and then retire back to your lodge for rest and marvel at the surrounding exciting vista of snow mountains.

Walking 6 hrs
Accommodation Tea House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 3,867 m
After an enjoyable and great success reaching all our major destinations of the wonderful adventure, morning depart from the lodge.

A sweeping scenic morning flight reaches you back at Kathmandu. From the airport, transfer to your respective hotels with a free day to enjoy afternoon rest and walk around the hustle-bustle city of Kathmandu.

Helicopter 1 hrs
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
Meals Breakfast
Altitude 1300m

Having completed the  Everest Short Trek, Vertex Holiday’s staff will drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.

Car 30m
Meals Breakfast

Includes/Excludes

What's Included?
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Two-night accommodation in Kathmandu(Twin sharing basis) at a 3-star hotel with a BB plan
  • One way airfare for Kathmandu or Ramechap -Lukla
  • Tengboche to Kathmandu by Helicopter
  • Airport pick up and drop off for Lukla flight by private vehicle
  • All meal during the trek time in the mountain (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Accommodation during the trek with Twin sharing basis
  • An experienced, English speaking, knowledgeable, skillful and helpful government license holder trekking guide and
  • porter to carry your luggage(max:-25kg) including their all kind of cost i.e. Transportation, salary, insurance, equipment,
  • meals, and accommodation
  • All kind of necessary paperwork for your trips (TIMS card and permit – please bring 3 PP size photos)
  • Duffle bag for trekking
  • Comprehensive medical kit
  • Snack of seasonal fruit during the trek
  • Government taxes and office service charge
What's Excluded?
  • Nepalese visa fee
  • International airfare
  • Personal travel insurance
  • All kind of drinks, snacks and personal ordered food during trekking time
  • All kind of personal expenses
  • Hot shower during the trekking if needed to pay
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Rescue charge (if needed)
  • Tips for trekking staff

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