Everest Monastic Trek

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Everest Monastic Trek is more physically stimulating than challenging. This can be done over an extended weekend as opposed to two weeks. Long story short, this is a great hike for those looking for a quick hike that isn’t too strenuous. Perfect for those with limited trekking time, this fast-paced Nepal tour takes you on the first few days of the trail at Everest base camp trek to Namche Bazar, a traditional Sherpa village and the unofficial capital of the Everest or Khumbu region. The Everest region can be visited all seasons of the year, but spring and autumn are the best times with good weather and pleasant temperatures. Spring and autumn are high tourist seasons for hiking.

Destination Nepal

Region/Category Everest Region
Travel Duration 7 Days

Travel Season All Season
Max. Altitude 3,962 Metres

Activity Style Tea House Trek
Activity Level Easy

Transportation Car & Flight
Active Time 4-7 Hours

Group Size 02-12 Person
Tour Code No. JH-238

Trip Duration 5 Days
Starting Point Lukla

Staring Days 2nd Day
Ending Point Lukla

Ending Days 6th Day

Trip Description - Everest Monastic Trek

Everest Monastic Trek (Namche Bazaar Trek) also known as the name of Everest Panorama Trek and Sherpaland Trek. Namche Bazaar also called ancient settlement of Sherpas. The journey starts from Kathmandu which is the capital of the Himalayan state “Nepal“, where you will explore and explore the city in your spare time in anticipation of your ascent.The word ‘Mount Everest’ conjures up images of extreme adventure and therefore many people automatically think that trekking the Mt. Everest region is beyond their physical capabilities. Certainly, if you are planning to climb Mt. Everest or trek to Everest Base Camp, there are certain risks that you need to address. But a walk to Namche Bazaar Trek is a different game altogether. Namche Bazaar Trek is more physically stimulating than challenging. This can be done over an extended weekend as opposed to two weeks. Long story short, this is a great hike for those looking for a quick hike that isn’t too strenuous.

Perfect for those with limited trekking time, this fast-paced Nepal tour takes you on the first few days of the trail at Everest base camp trek to Namche Bazar, a traditional Sherpa village and the unofficial capital of the Everest or Khumbu region. You’ll trek through Everest National Park with its famous suspension bridges, Buddhist shrines, and of course, breathtaking views of the Himalayas – including Mount Everest.

The main attractions of this trek are:
(a) a visit to the heartland of the Sherpa tribe in Nepal,
(b) a view of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest, and
(c) the first few days of the famous Everest Base Camp trek.

Details of inclusions and exclusions in package!

What's included in this tour
Services that are covered in the cost of tour price.

Airport private transportation
An experienced and registered trekking guide
5 Days full board (BLD) tea-house package trek
Best standard twin share room during the trek
Daily breakfast with tea or coffee during the trek
Extra guides if the group size is more than 6 trekkers
Stay 2 nights in KTM Guest House (Deluxe Room)
Daily free buffet breakfast at the KTM Guest House
KGH provides daily bottled water & Coffee maker
Guides and porters' food, lodge, wages and insurance
Porter (2 guests = 1 porter, max. weight 10kg/trekker)
Round trip airfare for Lukla flight (Trekker & Guide)
Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality fee
Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee

What's not included in this tour
Services that are not covered in the cost of tour price.

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Single room supplement fee will be applied 80$
Nepal tourist visa and international flight ticket
Travel insurance for rescue work and other costs.
Bar bills, drinks [water or tea coffee and alcohol etc.]
Personal nature of expenses and trekking equipment
Hotel cost if earlier return from trekking by any reason
Any costs incurred due to flight delays or cancellations.
Extra services during trek (i.e. porter, horse or treatment)
TIPs for trekking guide & porter (USD10 per day per trekker)
Additional costs for sightseeing or Hotel or mountain flight
Lukla helicopter shuttle flight o/way cost ($400-700 per Pax)
Extra cost incurred by any reason which is not in our control
All the other cost and things which are not included above.

Day 1 Kathmandu: Arrive anytime!

Upon arrival in Nepal, Jagadamba Holidays representatives will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport with a Jagadamba Holidays placard (Jagadamba Holidays signboard). In case of late night arrival, private transportation to the hotel will be arranged by the representative. Clients will be notified of tour briefings and group meeting times by a representative.

In the meeting we discuss the travel plans and services and introduce the trek or tour guide as per the itinerary. You must completely fill up a legally binding travel form and a non-liability disclaimer form. If any person’s tour payment is due, such person must pay at this meeting. Stay overnight at Kathmandu Guest House in Thamel.
Day 2 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Trek to Toktok (2,710 m)

Arrive at Lukla, start trekking at Lukla Airport after a short tea break. Today we will hike to Toktak (2,710 meters) which is our resting destination. During trekking to Toktok, we climb 310 meters and descend 450 meters. Phakding is Toktok’s largest neighborhood, where most people spend their first night. Therefore, we will trek to Toktok which is less busy, less touristy and more comfortable to stay. During the trek, lunch will be arranged in the middle of the destination or at the destination depending on your appetite. We will arrange your stay at the lodge (Bed, Dinner and Breakfast). Walking Distance: 8.6 km (3-4 Hours)

Special Note:
Please read this note. As there is no direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for any reason, you have to go to Manthali airport in Ramechhap from Kathmandu at 2-3 in the morning. Usually, It takes about 4-5 hours to reach Ramechhap from Kathmandu. It takes 5-6 hours to return from Manthali at the end of the trek depending on the road traffic jam.
Day 3 Trek from Toktok to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

Before preparing for the trek to Namche Bazaar, the largest Sherpa village in Nepal, we should all have breakfast in Toktok. During trekking to Namche Bazaar, we climb 1,150 meters and descend 350 meters. Once we reach the entrance of Mount Everest National Park and spend some time completing the National Park permit check formalities, we resume our trek. To enjoy the view from both eyes and mind, we stop at Chautara and walk for more than an hour and a half to reach our hotel in Namche Bazaar. During the trek, lunch will be arranged in the middle of the destination or at the destination depending on your appetite. We will arrange your stay at the lodge (Bed, Dinner and Breakfast). Walking Distance: 10.5 km (5-6 Hours)
Day 4 Rest day in Namche Bazaar, Optional Day Hike!

Health experts have suggested tourists to get in the habit of walking at high altitudes while resting in Namche Bazaar. Therefore, in Namche Bazaar, we take a well-deserved break in preparation for a trip to the high Himalayas! Additionally, you can spend your day exploring the Namche market. Visit the Sherpa Museum to see the Sherpa culture and mountaineering history. Generally, on a convenient day in Namche Bazaar, tourists take a short walk to Everest View Hotel, which offers panoramic views of mountains like Lhotse, Tawachwe, Khumbila and Mount Everest.

Today, during our excursion to the
Everest View Hotel
, we climb 540 meters and descend 540 meters. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Everest region and the only place in the area with government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, hotels, bakeries and colorful markets. If you are in Namche on Saturday, don’t forget to visit the Haat Bazaar (the local weekly market is only open on Saturdays). It is a part of the big Namche market, a shopping center full of all kinds of hiking and is mountaineering clothes and equipment. During the trek, lunch will be arranged in the middle of the destination or at the destination depending on your appetite. We will arrange your stay at the lodge (Bed, Dinner and Breakfast). Walking Distance: 5.4 km (3-4 Hours)
Day 5 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,840 m)

Wake up for breakfast in Namche, then retrace your steps return to Lukla following the Dudh Koshi River Valley. It’s a long day, but it won’t be too difficult since it’s downhill and you’ll be in good shape from the previous days of trekking. You will make your way through villages such as Chumoa, Benkar, Phakding and Chuthawa, finally reaching the Pasang Lhamu Memorial Gate which marks the end of the trek.

Although most of the route is an easy downhill slope, the last part of the trail before the summit takes you uphill – a fitting way to finish. On the way from Namche to Monjo, guide has to show permits at the permit check post before leaving the national park thus he will keep your required trekking permit till the trip ends in Kathmandu. During the trek, lunch will be arranged in the middle of the destination or at the destination depending on your appetite. With Lukla’s handful of shops, bars, and cafes—and even a fake Starbucks!—there’s plenty to occupy your time as you reflect on your experience. We will arrange your stay at the lodge (Bed, Dinner and Breakfast). Walking Distance: 19.1 km (7-8 Hours)
Day 6 Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu Airport (1,338 m) or Ramechhap (474 m)

Today your leg has taken a break as you have to walk only 10 minutes to Lukla Airport and return to Kathmandu, where your journey starts and ends! We always book first and direct round flights whenever possible, so when the weather permits, usually, you arrive in Kathmandu at 8 am and return to the hotel at 9 am. But, it all depends on the weather. Upon your return to Kathmandu, we will transfer you to the hotel for a good bath and relaxation! We will meet again in the evening for a farewell dinner at one of the best Nepali restaurants in the city, where we will be eager to hear your feedback about the trip. If there is no direct flight for any reason, arrangements will be made to fly to Kathmandu according to the alternative arrangement. I request you to read the special note in the DAY 02. Stay overnight at the hotel with daily breakfast.

Special Note:
Don’t forget to use the window seat on the left side of the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and the window seat on the right side of the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Also, depending on the plane, be sure to avoid the middle of the plane, where the wings can block your view. Note that you can’t book a seat first – it is just first come first serve. Weight restriction 15kg / 33lb (10 kg check in / 5 kg carry on) should be brought on board. If you exceed the restrictions, you will have to pay a hefty fee per kilogram.
Day 7 Kathmandu: Depart anytime!

After breakfast, you should leave your room and store your luggage at the hotel and relax in the hotel lobby or explore the surrounding local market for last minute shopping for friends and family until you head to the airport for your flight back home.

Due to limited space at Kathmandu Airport, all airlines have requested to report at the check-in counter three hours before the actual flight departure time. Therefore, we will pick you up from the hotel three and a half hours in advance, as the estimated travel time to the airport is around half an hour.

We hope that your visit to Nepal and the activities you do during your visit will remind you to visit Nepal again in the future. As per the service policy of Jagadamba Holidays, your journey will conclude with a farewell at the airport. Have a safe and pleasant journey ahead. Thank you, see you again!

Accommodation offered during the trip

The accommodation we use may vary depending on our package travel and the range of travel destinations. Before or after the trip you can book comfortable hotels in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara for your stay. If you book a tea house trekking trip, we will provide a small two-bed room for sharing in the hill lodges which is a basic facility but very clean.

Now, better-equipped lodges are also available in Annapurna and Everest areas but we recommend trekkers to use accommodation above 3,500 meters where clean rooms and clean food are readily available. Sometimes a level of flexibility may be required when trekking in remote mountain areas. We believe that you will complete your vacation without any problems and have the trip of a lifetime. If you book camping/trekking, our camping team will manage a comfortable camping site by the river where possible.

There will usually be a dedicated support team on the trip to move luggage and equipment, set up camp, and prepare your food. You will find more detailed information about travel accommodation which is mentioned separately in the lodging section of each vacation package page.

However, you can expect excellent service and high quality in any budget range you choose. You can learn more about different types of travel and their features and the proposed travel price by contacting us directly where we will be very pleased to answer your questions. We always try to choose comfortable accommodation with local character reflecting the best value based on twin share accommodation.

When you book a trip, unless you request a private single room, we will arrange for you to share a twin bed room with a person of the same gender. If you request a private single room, you will need to pay a single room supplementary fee. Please note that during the trek, if the destination is 4000 meters above sea level, only dormitory accommodation with private beds will be available. On trekking trips we try our best but do not promise guaranteed room options. For most of our camping trips, we supply branded two-person tents, including groundsheets.

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, service plates, bowls, and all necessities are provided. Members of the mountaineering travel group are requested to manage according to the options given on the website.

Types of rooms during Trekking and City.

Sample room in Kathmandu Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.