Nepal · Trekking

7-Day Everest Sunrise View Trek from Kathmandu with Sherpa Culture

7 Days Round trip from Kathmandu Hard pace

Explore Mount Everest on this 7-day tour

Admire the stunning views of the mountain ranges all around you

Spot the wildlife of this mountainous region

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on a Mount Everest trek from Kathmandu
02 Admire the stunning views of the famous Himalayan ranges
03 Offer your prayers at Tengboche Monastery
04 Experience the local culture of the Sherpa people

Go on a 7-day Everest sunrise view trek from Kathmandu and take in panoramic views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Mehra, Mt. Lhotse, and other attractive landscapes. Witness the lifestyle and settlements of the world-famous Sherpa people as you travel through the Everest region. Hike to Tengboche Monastery to experience Sherpa culture and religion in one of the Khumbu region's most important spiritual sites.

Go on a 7-day Everest sunrise view trek from Kathmandu and take in panoramic views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Mehra, Mt. Lhotse, and other attractive landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Sagarmatha National Park, Monjo, Khumjung

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Be picked up by your tour guide from the International Airport in Kathmandu.
Transfer to your hotel (Hotel Bliss International or a similar category), where you will be offered a welcome drink and a welcome dinner.

Day 02

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

Have breakfast in the morning and fly to Lukla Airport.
Enjoy this breathtaking air route, where you can admire green landscapes wrapped in the arms of snowy mountains.
For acclimatization, walk to Phakding and have your meals at the guest houses available there.

Day 03

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Start walking from Phakding after having breakfast.
Arrive at Monjo, the gateway to Sagarmatha National Park, where your trekking permits will be checked for official records.
Continue walking to the first village of Namche Bazaar.
Reach the Hillary Suspension Bridge while walking through the riverbed.
Climb towards Namche Bazaar.

Spend the night in Namche Bazaar, which has the most advanced facilities in the Khumbu region.

Day 04

Morning Hike and Visit to Tengboche Monastery

Start your trek early in the morning to reach the hotel at the highest altitude.
See the peak of Mt. Everest.
Enjoy your breakfast and hike to Tengboche Monastery, the largest Gompa in the Khumbu region, which holds religious importance for the Sherpas residing there.
Arrive back at Namche Bazaar again.

Day 05

Trek Back to Lukla

Begin a slow walk on the steep and rocky trails.
Cross some of the popular bridges, follow the Dhud Koshi River, and walk through pine and rhododendron forests, passing several Sherpa villages as well as different Buddhist monasteries.

Spend the night in Lukla.

Day 06

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Catch a flight from Lukla Airport to Kathmandu.
Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner, where you can share all your trek experiences.

Day 07

Departure from Kathmandu

Transfer to the airport with all the memories of your trek and souvenirs from Nepal.
Reach the airport 2 hours before your flight time with the imprint of Nepal in your mind and heart.

Where this trip takes you

Mt. Ama Dablam, Tengboche Monastery, Namche Bazaar

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 9 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport pickup and drop-off
2 nights' hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Hotel Bliss International or a similar category)
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight ticket
All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Accommodation during the trek
English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (1 assistant guide for every 4 trekkers), and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (1 porter for every 2 trekkers), including their salary, insurance, equipment, flights, food, and lodging
Four-season sleeping bags and trekking maps (sleeping bags are to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paperwork and permits for trekking (National Park permit, TIMS)
A comprehensive medical kit

What's Not Included

International airfare
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Entry fees for temples, monasteries, and museums (to be paid by yourself at each site)
Extra night accommodation in a hotel in case of early arrival or late departure
Personal expenses (extra food, phone calls, laundry, bar bills, bottled or boiled water, heater, etc.)
Extra car service needed beyond the itinerary
Travel and rescue insurance
Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver

What to bring

Please check the equipment checklist below before packing your bags.

Head:
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
Lower Body:
- Lightweight cotton long pants / hiking shorts
- Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Feet:
- Thin, lightweight inner socks
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
Upper Body:
- T-shirts
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket *
Hands:
- Lightweight gloves
Accessories:
- Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F *
- Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
- Trekking bags / duffel bag
- Basic first aid kit
- Large plastic bags
- For keeping items dry inside the trek bag
- Trekking poles *
- Water bottles
- Toiletries (small wash towel, toilet paper, etc.)
Toiletries (it's up to your comfort level):
- 1 medium-sized quick-drying towel
- Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
- Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
- Deodorants
- Nail clippers
- Face and body moisturizer
- Feminine hygiene products
- Small mirror
Personal Hygiene (it's up to your comfort level):
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Tissue / toilet roll
- Anti-bacterial hand wash
- Diamox (drugs for altitude sickness, if needed)
- Water purification pills
Extras/Luxuries (it's up to your comfort level):
- Binoculars (optional)
- Reading book
- Journal & pen
- Pencils and small notebooks
- Travel games, i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble

Know before you go

Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best seasons for the Everest Sunrise View Trek. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views. If you wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature, then taking this trip during winter (Dec., Jan., and Feb.) could also be an option. However, the temperature during winter could be harsh for most guests. Trekking in the summer or monsoon seasons (June to Aug.) will be affected by rain, but the summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist.
English and continental breakfast in Kathmandu are included in the package. There are many foreign restaurants available in Kathmandu, and you will find all types of meals. During trekking, we provide three meals per day (i.e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner). A selected menu is available in the lodge and tea house. You can get local Nepali food and some Italian and continental dishes prepared in Nepali style. Food during the trek is not as well decorated as in Kathmandu. However, most of the food is prepared by local people using ingredients from their fields. The food is organic, delicious, and quite healthy.
Everest Sunrise View Trek is an easy trek in the Everest region, so it can be done by any age group with good health and fitness. No previous trekking experience is required. We do not recommend this trek for travellers who are suffering from blood pressure issues or any disease or medical condition within the past year. We highly recommend consulting a doctor before the trek.

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