Everest Mini Trek

The representative of Oriental Journeys welcomes you to the Tribhuvan International Airport and you will be transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu. In the afternoon, you will provide a briefing about each day’s program. On the same day, the company will hand over the Sagarmatha National Park permits and TIMS card. In the evening, you will get a chance to interact with the guide and other crew about the trekking.

After having breakfast in the hotel, you will have a scenic flight to Lukla, which is also known as Sir Edmund Hilary Airport from Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu. When you reach Lukla, your guide will make the necessary arrangements for the trekking. On the day, the trek starts from Lukla and ends in Phakding where you will get an opportunity to see rhododendron forest with a paved stone staircase. In addition to this, during the trek, you will cross the suspension bridge, Sherpa village, monastery, stone paintings, and Dudh Koshi river gorge. You will stay overnight in Phakding where the company provides all meals and accommodation.

Today, you will trek from Phakding to Namche bazaar along the way of Dudhkoshi river. The trek offers very magnificent views of Thamserku and Chumoa village. On the same day, the trek takes you to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park and your guide pays the fee and takes permission. You will have lunch at Jorsalle and continue the trek. During the trek, you will cross the suspension bridge, sandy and rocky trail on Dudhkoshi and Bhotekoshi rivers. After this, you will reach at Namche bazaar after two hours walk. Namche Bazaar is also known as Sherpa Capital which offers you a panoramic view of mountains. You will provide all meals and accommodation in Namche bazaar.

On this day, you will get an opportunity to explore Namche Bazaar and its surrounding. There are plenty of places to explore however, one day is not enough for this all. Therefore, Oriental Journey recommends you to visit one of the oldest Sherpa villages and Everest view hotel. From there, you can see the splendid views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Kangtega, and Thamserku. The lunch will be done in Khumjung or In Namche. This day is the most highlighted day of your trip and you will acclimatize in the day and be ready for the high altitude trek the following day. In addition to this, you will get an opportunity to observe Sherpa culture and the history of the Everest expedition team. Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar and you will get all meals there.

The trek starts after having breakfast in Namche Bazaar. Today, you will climb up the stone stairs for about 30 minutes then you will catch flat trails with an eye-catching view of snow-capped mountains. You will have your lunch in Phungi Thanka, and you will get few lodges with basic services available. After this, the trail goes up to Tengboche via rhododendron forest. Tengboche is the famous place with having the biggest Buddhist monastery where the Mani Rimdu festival has been performed on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of November every year. This is the place where you can enjoy the close-up views of Thamserku mountain. The overnight will spend in Tengboche.

The day starts with a visit to the Monastery and seeing monks which are located nearby the lodge you are staying. You will also see the morning views of the mountain when you descend back until Phungi Thanka. After crossing the suspension bridge and trek for an hour, you will get the flat trails towards Namche bazaar where you will have your lunch. After that, you will arrive at Monjo after two hours walk from Namche Bazar. You will stay overnight at Monjo.

This is the final day of your Everest Mini trek and you will keep on going back to Lukla. You can have fun with your group, guide and the porter on the way back. You will stay overnight at Lukla for the last day with your guide and porter. You will provide all the meals in the day.

The day is scheduled for flying back to Kathmandu from Lukla Airport after having breakfast. Since there is a chance of delay in flight due to the changing weather condition, you should have to wait for your good flight. You will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the day.

Kathmandu valley is rich with world heritage sites in its land. Along with the trekking, you will get an opportunity to enjoy the sightseeing tour at the world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley with an experienced guide. The sites include Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu durbar square. On this day, you will provide breakfast.

It is your last day in Nepal and the Oriental journeys representative will drop you at the airport 2 hours early to avoid any unforeseen situations of Kathmandu traffic jams. You will provide breakfast for this day.

Everest region is famous for its wilderness adventure. However, climbing Everest becomes the target of the many trekkers from and around the globe every year.  Everest Mini Trek offers a chance to encounter the Himalayan beauty. Furthermore, it offers the chance to see the close-up view of Mt. Everest. In addition to this, this trek is a wonderful opportunity to experience the festival of local Sherpa people in their traditional attire.

Everest Mini Trek offers a chance to encounter the Himalayan beauty. Furthermore, it offers the chance to see the close-up view of Mt. Everest. In addition to this, this trek is a wonderful opportunity to experience the festival of local Sherpa people in their traditional attire.

During your Everest Region Trek, you may get the opportunity to learn about Sherpa culture, depending on your trip itinerary. In essence, Everest Mini Trek and Everest View Trek are short excursions that introduce you to the local culture. Phakding, Phortse, Namche, and Tengboche are the key villages you will visit while on this trip. Sherpa people are the natives of the region. The Tengboche Monastery, which you will visit during your journey, is the center of Sherpa culture in the region.