Overviews
Get ready for a close encounter… with Mount Everest!
Trekking will be at a leisurely pace following well-worn paths. Although this
trek is gentle by Himalayan standards, you need to be prepared to walk up some
steep inclines at certain points during the trip. Along the route of the
Everest Explorer Trek are Yeti Mountain Homes. A chain of luxurious lodges
dotted at Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Namche, and Thame where you will be staying
for an experience of a lifetime! .
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
Namaste & Welcome to Nepal! On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a Yeti Holidays’ representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel and help you check in. You will then be briefed about your daily activities. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel
Day 02: SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF KATHMANDU
After breakfast you proceed for the sightseeing tour of…
Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple dating back to 400 A.D. is one of the oldest Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is for the Hindus what Mecca is for the Muslims. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple was built in Pagoda Style with gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. You’ll also be able to see cremation grounds that lie on the bank of Bagmati behind the temple.
Boudhanath Stupa: One of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal; Boudhanath is one of the holiest structures imposing a height of 36 meters with three massive level Mandala style platforms. It is surrounded by colourful buildings housing families creating a friendly enclosure. The Stupa is visited every year by tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.
Kathmandu City: Kasthamandap, the source of the name Kathmandu means ‘made from the timber of a single tree’. Also known as Kantipur, the capital Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal's art and culture. It is a place for rest, relaxation and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments. Kathmandu Durbar Square with its arrays of temples and the ancient palaces of the former Nepali Royals enriches your experience of the centuries old civilisation.
Day 03: KATHMANDU ~ LUKLA (2840 m)
In the morning, you will take a spectacular 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla – perched at 9400ft (2840m) in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal – providing unforgettable views of the terraced landscape and river valleys below, as well as up-close perspectives of some of the world’s highest mountains. Overnight at Hotel
Day 04: LUKLA ~ PHAKDING (2610 m)
Lukla to Phakding (approximately 4 kilometres: 3 hours’ walking)
After breakfast, trek towards Phakding (2610m). This is an easy scenic walk, which starts with a gentle climb beside the bank of the Dudh Koshi River, with distant views of the peaks of Nupla (5,885 m) and Kusumkang (6,367). Following the left bank of the river you reach Phakding. Later on, take a walk to Rimijung Gompa, the monastery of Sano Gomila. This walk should take just under one hour. This gompa, like those at Thame and Pangboche, is home to a small idol, housed in a metal casket, said to have been made from the branches of a white tree that once grew here. Reaching the village of Sano Gomila and its primary school, you enjoy views of Mt. Thamserku and Mt. Kusumkang before returning to the Phakding.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 05: PHAKDING ~ MONJO (2835 m)
Phakding to Monjo (approximately 5 kilometres: 3 hours’ walking)
After breakfast, you trek to the village of Monjo. Your route follows a level path along the right bank from the resort. Mt. Thamserku (6,623 m) looms skyward on the opposite bank. After crossing a stream and climbing the terraced hill from the Dudh Koshi route, you arrive at Bengker. Continuing through a forest, you arrive at Chumow, where you can visit the vegetable farm. Walking along a path with numerous ups and downs, you cross a stream and enter the small village of Monjo.
Your accommodation for the night is at the Monjo Lodge, located above the village and overlooking the Dudh Koshi River. Weather permitting, it offers spectacular views of Thamserku. After lunch at the lodge, your guide will escort you on a local walk before returning to the lodge late in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 06: MONJO ~ NAMCHE (3440 m)
Monjo to Namche (approximately 6 kilometres: 5 to 6 hours’ walking)
After breakfast, start your walk to Namche, which should take between five and six hours. Descending stone steps you come to a suspension bridge, and, after a short climb you reach Jorshale. This is the entrance to the National Park, and you must wait here while your guide pays the entrance fees. Walking beside the river, you reach a forested mountainside and pass a rocky area. After crossing a high, winding path, you descend to the riverbed and reach a V-shaped valley. The river forks here: the right stream is the Dudh Koshi and the left is the Bhote Koshi that leads to Nangpa La. Crossing another suspension bridge and walking a short distance alongside the Bhote Koshi, you ascend to Namche Bazaar.
You reach the lodge in time for lunch and spend the night in Namche with dinner at Hotel
Day 07: NAMCHE EXCURSION
Namche excursion (approximately 12 kilometres: 5 hours’ walking)
After breakfast at the Yeti Mountain Home, you have five hours’ walk ahead of you, taking you across Syangboche airfield and through a small forest to Khumjung Hillary High School. The village of Khumjung covers the largest area in Khumbu. After lunch at Khumjung, visit Khunde Hospital. Both the hospital and school were built with funds raised by the late Sir Edmund Hillary. From here you should be able to enjoy views of majestic mountains including Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Lhotse and Everest.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 08: NAMCHE ~ SYANGBOCHE ~ LUKLA
Namche to Syangboche by Pilatus Porter
After an early breakfast, you will trek up to Syangboche for an hour. From here you fly in a light aircraft to Lukla. Owing to the small size of the airplanes, the party may be split into two or three groups, and there may be a short delay. Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 09: LUKLA ~ KATHMANDU
After an early breakfast, you will take a scheduled flight back to Kathmandu. In clear weather, this flight surely will be one of the highlights of your tour, with amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 10: SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF KATHMANDU
After breakfast at the hotel, you proceed for the sightseeing tour of...
Patan: Located about 5 km south of Kathmandu, Patan is one of 3 royal cities in the valley. A destination for connoisseurs of fine arts, Patan is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments. One remarkable monument here is 16th century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone.
Patan is believed to have been built in the third century B.C. by the Kirat dynasty later expanded and enriched by the Lichhavi and the Malla rulers in the medieval period. Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former Royal palace complex is the centre of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a beautiful museum.
Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon/Bhatgoan): Also known as city of devotees, Bhaktapur is the home of medieval art and architecture. Lying 14 kilometres/9 miles east of Kathmandu City, this place was founded in the 9th Century and is shaped like a conch shell. The city is at the height of 4,600 ft. above sea level. In Bhadgaon, you will visit the Durbar Square with the Palace of 55 windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. The famous five-storied Nyatapol temple on the terraces of which stands a pair of figures - two goddesses, two strong men, two elephants, two lions and two griffins is the tallest temple in the valley and was also built by King Bhupatindra Malla. It is one of the best examples of Pagoda styled temples. “Were there nothing else in Nepal save the Durbar Square of Bhatgoan, it would still be aptly worth making a journey half way round the globe to see”~ E.A. Powell (The last home of Mystery) 1929, London.
Day 11: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU
Breakfast at Hotel | Free till departure | Escorted to Tribhuvan International Airport | You leave this magical country.
Namaste & Welcome to Nepal! On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a Yeti Holidays’ representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel and help you check in. You will then be briefed about your daily activities. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel
Day 02: SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF KATHMANDU
After breakfast you proceed for the sightseeing tour of…
Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple dating back to 400 A.D. is one of the oldest Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is for the Hindus what Mecca is for the Muslims. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple was built in Pagoda Style with gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. You’ll also be able to see cremation grounds that lie on the bank of Bagmati behind the temple.
Boudhanath Stupa: One of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal; Boudhanath is one of the holiest structures imposing a height of 36 meters with three massive level Mandala style platforms. It is surrounded by colourful buildings housing families creating a friendly enclosure. The Stupa is visited every year by tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.
Kathmandu City: Kasthamandap, the source of the name Kathmandu means ‘made from the timber of a single tree’. Also known as Kantipur, the capital Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal's art and culture. It is a place for rest, relaxation and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments. Kathmandu Durbar Square with its arrays of temples and the ancient palaces of the former Nepali Royals enriches your experience of the centuries old civilisation.
Day 03: KATHMANDU ~ LUKLA (2840 m)
In the morning, you will take a spectacular 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla – perched at 9400ft (2840m) in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal – providing unforgettable views of the terraced landscape and river valleys below, as well as up-close perspectives of some of the world’s highest mountains. Overnight at Hotel
Day 04: LUKLA ~ PHAKDING (2610 m)
Lukla to Phakding (approximately 4 kilometres: 3 hours’ walking)
After breakfast, trek towards Phakding (2610m). This is an easy scenic walk, which starts with a gentle climb beside the bank of the Dudh Koshi River, with distant views of the peaks of Nupla (5,885 m) and Kusumkang (6,367). Following the left bank of the river you reach Phakding. Later on, take a walk to Rimijung Gompa, the monastery of Sano Gomila. This walk should take just under one hour. This gompa, like those at Thame and Pangboche, is home to a small idol, housed in a metal casket, said to have been made from the branches of a white tree that once grew here. Reaching the village of Sano Gomila and its primary school, you enjoy views of Mt. Thamserku and Mt. Kusumkang before returning to the Phakding.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 05: PHAKDING ~ MONJO (2835 m)
Phakding to Monjo (approximately 5 kilometres: 3 hours’ walking)
After breakfast, you trek to the village of Monjo. Your route follows a level path along the right bank from the resort. Mt. Thamserku (6,623 m) looms skyward on the opposite bank. After crossing a stream and climbing the terraced hill from the Dudh Koshi route, you arrive at Bengker. Continuing through a forest, you arrive at Chumow, where you can visit the vegetable farm. Walking along a path with numerous ups and downs, you cross a stream and enter the small village of Monjo.
Your accommodation for the night is at the Monjo Lodge, located above the village and overlooking the Dudh Koshi River. Weather permitting, it offers spectacular views of Thamserku. After lunch at the lodge, your guide will escort you on a local walk before returning to the lodge late in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 06: MONJO ~ NAMCHE (3440 m)
Monjo to Namche (approximately 6 kilometres: 5 to 6 hours’ walking)
After breakfast, start your walk to Namche, which should take between five and six hours. Descending stone steps you come to a suspension bridge, and, after a short climb you reach Jorshale. This is the entrance to the National Park, and you must wait here while your guide pays the entrance fees. Walking beside the river, you reach a forested mountainside and pass a rocky area. After crossing a high, winding path, you descend to the riverbed and reach a V-shaped valley. The river forks here: the right stream is the Dudh Koshi and the left is the Bhote Koshi that leads to Nangpa La. Crossing another suspension bridge and walking a short distance alongside the Bhote Koshi, you ascend to Namche Bazaar.
You reach the lodge in time for lunch and spend the night in Namche with dinner at Hotel
Day 07: NAMCHE EXCURSION
Namche excursion (approximately 12 kilometres: 5 hours’ walking)
After breakfast at the Yeti Mountain Home, you have five hours’ walk ahead of you, taking you across Syangboche airfield and through a small forest to Khumjung Hillary High School. The village of Khumjung covers the largest area in Khumbu. After lunch at Khumjung, visit Khunde Hospital. Both the hospital and school were built with funds raised by the late Sir Edmund Hillary. From here you should be able to enjoy views of majestic mountains including Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Lhotse and Everest.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 08: NAMCHE ~ SYANGBOCHE ~ LUKLA
Namche to Syangboche by Pilatus Porter
After an early breakfast, you will trek up to Syangboche for an hour. From here you fly in a light aircraft to Lukla. Owing to the small size of the airplanes, the party may be split into two or three groups, and there may be a short delay. Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 09: LUKLA ~ KATHMANDU
After an early breakfast, you will take a scheduled flight back to Kathmandu. In clear weather, this flight surely will be one of the highlights of your tour, with amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 10: SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF KATHMANDU
After breakfast at the hotel, you proceed for the sightseeing tour of...
Patan: Located about 5 km south of Kathmandu, Patan is one of 3 royal cities in the valley. A destination for connoisseurs of fine arts, Patan is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments. One remarkable monument here is 16th century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone.
Patan is believed to have been built in the third century B.C. by the Kirat dynasty later expanded and enriched by the Lichhavi and the Malla rulers in the medieval period. Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former Royal palace complex is the centre of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a beautiful museum.
Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon/Bhatgoan): Also known as city of devotees, Bhaktapur is the home of medieval art and architecture. Lying 14 kilometres/9 miles east of Kathmandu City, this place was founded in the 9th Century and is shaped like a conch shell. The city is at the height of 4,600 ft. above sea level. In Bhadgaon, you will visit the Durbar Square with the Palace of 55 windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. The famous five-storied Nyatapol temple on the terraces of which stands a pair of figures - two goddesses, two strong men, two elephants, two lions and two griffins is the tallest temple in the valley and was also built by King Bhupatindra Malla. It is one of the best examples of Pagoda styled temples. “Were there nothing else in Nepal save the Durbar Square of Bhatgoan, it would still be aptly worth making a journey half way round the globe to see”~ E.A. Powell (The last home of Mystery) 1929, London.
Day 11: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU
Breakfast at Hotel | Free till departure | Escorted to Tribhuvan International Airport | You leave this magical country.
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