Everest Short Trek – 5 Days

Everest Short Trek

The Everest short trek 5 days in the first place is a perfect way to spend your holiday.  Including views of the tollest  Mt. Everest with other giant peaks mountains.

Everest Short Trek will fulfill your dreams with a scenic panorama of the Himalayan Range and Sherpa Culture. The trek was a fabulous short journey from the start to the end. The harmony of local Sherpa, colorful culture attached to Buddhism religion, and simple traditional farm life.

The Everest short trek is truly a wonderful high-country walk, suitable for all age groups. Above all, many travelers are interested in a quick glimpse of the world’s highest Mt. Everest View.

Everest Short Trek Highlight

• Scenic walks through traditional Sherpa villages of impressive cultures and farm life.
• An interesting area of Sagarmatha National Park is listed in World Heritage Sites.
• Daily views of giant mountains with towering Mt. Everest and a chain of peaks.
• Walking into a lovely forest of pines and tall Rhododendron trees lines.

Overview

Firstly, the scenic flight from Kathmandu to Luka with beautiful views of the Himalayas. Then walk around nice lovely villages lined with prayer walls and bells along the trails. That makes the trek more interesting with its villages enriched with culture and heritage.

Further, as walk leads to reach Namche Bazaar after walking past Sagarmatha National Park. However, it is beautiful enchanting woodland with views of high snow-capped mountains.

During Namche Bazar with rest, we have beautiful scenery and hike to Everest View Hotel. It is located above 3,800m high with striking views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and majestic Amadablam peaks (6812m).

After enjoying great moments in Everest Short Trek with exciting views of Himalayas  then head back to Namche to Lukla. After that, the panoramic flight brings back to you Kathmandu. If you have more time and wants to explore more days in Everest you can choose Everest Base Camp Trek.

Day by Day Everest Short Trek Itinerary

• Kathmandu to Lukla  to Phakding 

• Phakding to Namche Bazar

• Namche Bazar to Everest View Point to Namche

• Namche to Lukla 

• Lukla to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Lukla early morning 30-minute flight and trek to Phakding 2,612 m - 4/5 hrs walk.

Everest short trek depart from the hotel towards the domestic airport for a short air journey of 35 minutes to land on a small airstrip at Lukla, with time to get organized then begin walking down to Choplung small village to follow Dudh-Kosi River and valley to reach Phadking village for an overnight stop.

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m/11,287 ft via Sagarmatha National Park - 05/06 hrs.

Today's walk leads to a long walk with a touch of high altitude as morning starts to cross a river and past several nice Sherpa villages to reach Monjo village, and then enter Sagarmatha National Park (listed as a World Heritage Site).

From here walk on river banks as the route leads higher up into the cool shade of Rhododendron-oaks and pine forest along with views of Kongde, Kusum Kanguru, and Tharmarserku peaks, and then reaching our overnight destination at the famous Namche Bazaar, a large village and town offers many good restaurants, hotels, lodge, number of shops and stores includes Bank and Post-Office.

At Namche enjoy the comfort of the nice cozy lodge, with time to marvel at the views of snow-capped peaks.

Day 03: Trek to Everest Viewpoint hotel 3,800 m/12,467 ft, back to Namche - 04/5 hrs.

At Namche with rest, days to marvel at excellent views of Everest and other high peaks, where morning walk leads to a climb of an hour to Syangboche with an old airstrip, and then the walk gets gradual to reach the famous Everest View Hotel, the first luxury hotel around Khumbu area where you can catch wonderful views of Everest - Amadablam and other high peaks, after enjoying views having a warm refreshing drinks then head downhill to Namche for overnight stop with a scenic and high walk of the day Everest short trek.

Day 04: Trek to Lukla 2,860 m/ 9,383 ft- 06/7 hrs.

Last day walks lead downhill reaching Dudh Kosi River, from here walk past Jorsalle to Sagarmatha National Park gate (Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepalese) and then to Monjo village, from here following the route to Phakding.

After Phakding a few hours of good trek reaches you at Lukla, in Lukla enjoy the night with celebration among fellow trekkers and staff.

Day 05: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotels.

From Lukla take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu facing sweeping views of Himalayan peaks, on reaching Kathmandu domestic airport where our staff and guide transfer you back to your hotels. Afternoon free at leisure with fond memories of Everest short treks of 5 days.

Cost Information

Equipment

For Hand

1. Sun hat / Scarf
2. Sunglasses and Headlight

For Upper Body

1. Water Proof Jacket
2. Down Jacket / Warm Jacket
3. Light Weight T-shirt (At least 1 pair)

For Lower Body

1. Water Proof Pants
2. Running tights
3. Light Weight Pant

For Hand

1. Gloves

For Feet

1. Thin Inner socks (At least 2 pairs)
2. Woolen socks
3. Trekking boots (preferred comfortable boots)

Other Assecories

1. Sleeping bag
2. Water bottle etc
3. Suncream
4. Water purification tablets
5. Toiletries (Toilet paper etc)
6. Warm hat
7. Trekking Bag Etc.

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