Everest Village Trek
The Everest Village Trek takes one to the foothills of the mightiest of the mountains in the world. En route, traverse through rhododendron and pine forests, rivers, Sherpa villages and Buddhist Monasteries from temperate to snow line regions. The Himalayas are best seen on this trek as one traces the main route through the Khumbu region from the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. Trekkers get a close view of the world’s greatest mountains, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Tawache and others.
People and Culture
The main ethnic group that visitors will encounter in the Everest region is the Sherpas. This is their heartland and their influence is to be seen everywhere from their traditional dress to their distinctive houses and village monasteries. There are also minorities of various other groups, notably Rai / Limbu and Tamang in the lower hills and the ubiquitous Bhramin and Chhetri farmers of the valleys.
- Duration 14 Days Days
- Max. Elevation 3860 m
- Best Season March - May & Mid Sept - Nov
- Difficulty Level Medium
- Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
- Day 2 Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu
- Day 3 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2880 m) and trek to Phakding (2652 m)
- Day 4 Trek from Phakding to Namche (3447 m)
- Day 5 Trek from Namche to Mende (3840 m)
- Day 6 Trek from Mende to Shyangboche (3790 m)
- Day 7 Trek from Everest View Hotel to Tashinga via Khumjung and Khunde
- Day 8 Trek from Tashinga to Thyangboche (3860 m) & back
- Day 9 Trek from Tashinga to Namche (3445 m)
- Day 10 Trek from Namche to Phakding (2652 m)
- Day 11 Trek from Phakding to Lukla (2880 m)
- Day 12 Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 13 Free Day in Kathmandu
- Day 14 Final Departure