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Everest - Namche Introductory Trek is a short yet fascinating journey into the heart of Everest region.
Everest Base Camp is seen as the ultimate destination for many trekkers, but not everyone is capable of reaching the foothills of the world's highest peak. Everest - Namche Introductory Trek is the perfect way to prepare yourself for EBC by getting used to trekking in the Himalayas. The trek is demanding and requires five days at altitudes of over 3 500m/11 500ft.
This five day trek will show you Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse, amongst many impressive surrounding peaks; will introduce you to the Sherpa people, their culture and customs and take you through the landscapes they call home: at comfortable elevations. Porters will carry your luggage.
The Everest - Namche Introductory trek begins with a short mountain flight to Lukla; the gateway to the Khumbu region. The trail then drops through forest, farmland and friendly Sherpa villages before rising to Namche Bazaar: for two nights. This is the largest town and the administrative centre in the Khumbu region: a bustling and sophisticated place that will answer to all your needs. Walk to explore the traditional Sherpa village of Khumjung and experience their lifestyle, skills and warmth. Prayer flags, chortens, and monasteries bring you into contact with their form of Tibetan Buddhism. A trek to the Everest View Hotel is also available for an even better close up view of the world's highest peak and a generally pleasing scenery of the region.
The return to Lukla is an easier, largely downhill route, but will be a long day. The short trek comes to a closure with a flight back to the capital.
The best times of the year to perform the Everest - Namche Introductory Trek are during spring (March to May) and autumn (last week in September to mid-December) seasons. During these periods, the weather remains stable and the mountain views are good leading to the best experience.
The Everest - Namche Introductory Trek is a moderate difficulty trek that takes you up to altitudes of almost 3500m (Namche Bazaar). While the trek is very short, the trail will be steep and hilly. Previous trekking experience is not a necessity for this trek. Good physical fitness and stamina is recommended.
NRS. 3000 ($30) per person
Khumbuu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality
NRS. 2000 ($ 16) Per Person
NRS. 1000 ($10) for organized trekkers
NRS. 2000 ($20) for independent trekkers
Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla (2 640m/8 670ft) – Phakding (2 560m/8 400ft), 35 min flight, 3-4 hrs trek
Day 02: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3 440m/11 160ft), 5-6 hrs
Day 03: Namche Bazaar: Rest, acclimatization and exploration day
Day 04: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2 640m/8 670ft), 7-8 hrs
Day 05: Lukla – Kathmandu (1 300m/4 260ft), 35 min flight
After breakfast, we will drive you to the Domestic Airport for the flight to Lukla in the Khumbu region – south of Everest. Meet your local porters and begin the discovery by trekking into the Dudh Koshi Valley: to Cheplung (2 700m) and Ghat (2 530m). Another hour’s walk takes you to Phakding. Overnight in Phakding
Walk through pine forests along the Dudh Koshi, crossing tributaries, to the Sherpa villages of Benkar (2 710m), Chumoa (2 820m), Monjo (2 840m) and Jorsale (2 830m). This is the gateway and permit checkpoint to the Sagarmatha National Park. Thamserku (6 618m) glistens east of the village. Follow the river to its confluence with the Bhote Koshi: the major rivers draining the Khumbu District. Climb steadily, crossing the high Tenzing-Hilary Bridge, to the first glimpses of Everest and the Nuptse-Lhotse ridge. A further 3 hr forested climb leads to the region’s administrative and trade centre at Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
This is a scheduled acclimatization day. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) experts recommend at least a 24 hr rest period. Keep active: climb high and sleep low is the acclimatisation advice.
Only Namche offers ATMs, cyber cafés, restaurants and bakeries, plus a colourful market each Friday evening and Saturday morning. The Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park Visitor’s Centre has informative displays on Sherpa culture, local flora and fauna.
The nearby village of Khumjung (3 780m) will present a more traditional view of Sherpa life than Namche. Spend a morning walking up to the village. A circular trail is possible. At very least, visit the closer Everest View Hotel (3 880m).
From Namche, the long final trail descends to more comfortable altitudes, returning through the friendly farming villages of Jorsale, Monjo and Phakding. Then cross the suspension bridge at Thado Khosi before rising to Ghat and Cheplung. Round off the adventure with the final ascent to Lukla: where your porters will take their leave. Overnight in Lukla.
After an early breakfast, take the return flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of day free.
