Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Take a scenic 30-minute flight to Lukla from Kathmandu.
Trek to Phakding via the Dudh Koshi river beach, passing several small settlements along the way.
Spend the night at a teahouse.
Nepal · Trekking
The journey
Glimpse the majestic peak of Mt. Everest without climbing it on this beautiful Himalayan trek from Lukla through Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Syanboche, and Tengboche. Along the way, enjoy scenic mountain flights, spectacular viewpoints, and beautiful sunrise and sunset moments in the Himalayas. The journey also offers a chance to explore the vivid culture of the quaint villages you pass through.
Start your morning with a hike to see a stunning sunrise painting the mountains in a golden hue.
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Day by day
Take a scenic 30-minute flight to Lukla from Kathmandu.
Trek to Phakding via the Dudh Koshi river beach, passing several small settlements along the way.
Spend the night at a teahouse.
Start on a 6-7 hour trek to Namche Bazaar.
On a clear day, you will get the chance to see your first glimpse of Mount Everest on the way.
In the morning, have a good breakfast and hike to the Everest viewpoint in Syanboche.
Get spectacular views of other mountains alongside Mt. Everest.
Descend back to Namche for rest.
Trek to Tengboche.
Get stunning views of mountains, including Mount Everest.
Enjoy a spectacular sunset in the confines of the Himalayas.
Start your morning with a hike to see a stunning sunrise painting the mountains in a golden hue.
Retrace your steps back to Namche Bazaar for the night.
Retrace your steps back to Lukla for the night.
Get on an early morning flight and fly back to Kathmandu.
The route
The fine print
Flights
Sagarmatha National Park entry fees
Pasang Lhamu municipality fees
English-speaking Nepalese tour guide
Porter
Food
Accommodation
Sleeping bags and down jackets
Nepali Sim cards
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tips
Baggage charges (USD 3 per kg)
Do some exercise before coming for the trek.
Bring some books to read.
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Lukla.
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