Everest View Walking Tour with Comfort Lodges

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, a Wind Horse representative will meet and greet you, and transfer you to your hotel. No activities are planned for this day, so you will have the rest of the day at your leisure until the evening.

Later in the evening, your trip guide will meet you and present you with a brief orientation about the trek. After the briefing, you will enjoy dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant with a cultural performance. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today, you will visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar (palace) squares in Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu Durbar Square is rich with its intricate wood carving and its history. Also known as the “Musuem of Temples” there are over 50 temples in the square. You will explore the area around the former palace of the kings of Nepal, viewing various temples and monuments.

Following the visit, you will drive to Boudanath Stupa. Boudanath Stupa is one of the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal and also a World Heritage Site. Boudanath signifies peace and tranquility, and is a Centre of religious and spiritual significance. You will see thousands of pilgrims circumambulating the stupa, you will circumambulate with pilgrims and visit the surrounding monasteries.

Afterward, you will proceed to Pashupatinath Temple. The Pashupatinath temple is situated on the banks of the Bagmati river and is one of the most revered Hindu temple in Nepal. The main temple complex is not accessible to non-Hindus, but you can explore around the periphery of the temple complex which is quite large and impressive. Here you will be able to see the holy men, pilgrims and funeral pyres burning at the ghats on the banks of the Bagmati river. Overnight in Kathmandu.

The mountain flight into Lukla is spectacular, and the landing is an exciting experience. One end of the runway is 60 meters higher than the other. The flight is typically on a small Dornier or Twin Otter aircraft, with duration of around 25–30 minutes.

Upon arrival at Lukla (2800m), you will meet your porters before commencing the trek towards Phakding. You will begin your Everest View Walking Tour with Comfort Lodges from Lukla. You will descend gradually for about 2 hours to Thado Koshi, and then you will make your first ascent, gradually uphill all the way to Phakding (2610m). It takes about 2 hours from here to reach Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.

Following the Dudh Koshi River, the trail traverses through Sherpa settlements such as Bengkar and Chumao, and then enters into the Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. You will than cross over the Hillary suspension bridge, and continue with a steep uphill climb to Chautara, where you get the first glimpse of Everest through the trees.

You will continue the ascent until you reach the vibrant Namche Bazaar (3440m), the pulsating heart of the Sherpa community, offering accommodations, cafes, and stores vending souvenirs and trekking essentials. Namche Bazaar serves as an ideal location to procure any forgotten items and acclimatize to the altitude for the remainder of the day. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

In Namche, you will explore the Museum of Sherpa Culture which offers a fascinating insight into the rich heritage and traditions of the Sherpa community, and also visit the Everest Photo Gallery. After that you will proceed to ascend the hill towards the Hotel Everest View. Hotel Everest View would be an adventure in itself, given its remarkable location and the stunning vistas it offers of the Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks.

Upon settling into the hotel, you will go on a hike to explore the neighboring Khumjung and Kunde villages. These villages offer a distinctive opportunity to engage with the local customs and lifestyle. You will visit the Hillary school, and the Khumjung monastery, and witness the fabled Yeti scalp that offers captivating glimpses into the area’s beliefs and historical background. Overnight in Syangboche.

Early morning, you will witness the breathtaking sight of the sunrise casting its glow upon the snow-capped peak of the mountains from the Everest View Hotel. And after a delightful breakfast amidst the awe-inspiring mountain vistas, you will proceed towards Monjo.

If you wish, you have the opportunity to revisit the villages of Khumjung and Kunde for a brief exploration before gradually descending through the Dudh Koshi Valley to Monjo. This delightful village sits on the edge of the Everest National Park, with around 30 households. This village sits in between the Thamserku and Dudh Kosi rivers. Overnight in Monjo.

Today is the final day of your trek. You will descend through the Dudh Koshi valley, following the river until you reach Ghat. Hereafter, it is a steep ascent to the village of Phakding before finally arriving at Lukla. Overnight in Lukla.

With a stroke of luck and favorable weather, you shouldn’t encounter any issues catching your flight back to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is yours to indulge in your interests at your own pace. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today has been set aside as a contingency day to accommodate any potential flight cancellations from Lukla due to the unpredictable mountain weather, which often happens. However, if the flight proceeds as planned, you have the freedom to utilize this day as you desire. You could consider exploring souvenir shopping options or, upon request, we can organize a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu Valley for you. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight homewards.