Namche/Syangboche Trek – 08 Nights/09 Days
Trip Facts
Group size
1-10
Duration
08 Nights/09 Days
Level of difficulty
Hard
Best Season
Spring and Autumn
Start/End
Kathmandu, Nepal
Highlights
- Region: Everest
- Days: 08 nights/09 days with 05 days trek
- Altitude: 3780m max
- Accommodation: Hotel and Tea house Lodge
- Namche bazaar, Sherpa village located 3440m, explore traditional lifestyle of the Sherpa people Closer view of Mt. Everest, 8848m who have limited time and in just 5 days trek.
Overview
This short trekking route in the Everest Region is suitable for trekkers pressed with time but still want to experience the famous trekking route, Sherpa culture and view highest peaks in the world. You will experience a close view of the Mt. Everest along with Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku from the world famous Syangboche village above the bustling Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. You will fly to Lukla Airport and from here your short trekking in Everest Region will start to Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Everest. A short hike from Namche Bazaar will take you to Syangboche for a close view of the world’s highest peak.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our guide/representative will receive you at the airport and transfer you to hotel and assist you to check in at hotel.
After check in and freshen up proceed for city sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar square and Swayambhunath, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Later on, after sightseeing discuss and preparation for trek. * Overnight at Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu is cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th and 18th centuries. Hanuman Dhoka is the former Royal Palace, an ancient seat of the Nepalese Royalty. The entire Palace here is named after a monkey god called ‘Hanuman’. One can see a huge stone statue of Hanuman painted all red right next to the main entrance (the golden gate) of the palace. Hanuman here is regarded as a powerful protector of the entire Durbar Square. The visit of Durbar Square includes the temple of Living Goddesses Kumari, she acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence.
The magnificent Taleju Temple, Shiva Pārbati Temple, Kala Bhairav, Maju Dega are the other major attraction. The capital takes its name from the giant pagoda of Kasthamandap, which is said to have been built of a single tree. The Kasthamandap was destroyed in 2015 earthquake and is currently being reconstructed.
Swayambunath: Swayambhunath is one of the most important religious and cultural sites in Nepal and is associated with the birth of the Kathmandu Valley civilization. It is perched on a hilltop on the southwestern part of Kathmandu and seen from most part of the city. Approximately 2000 years old Swayambhunath stupa, is a dome, 20 meters in diameter and 32 meters high and is made of brick and earth mounted by a conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. This place is religiously important for both Hindus and Buddhists.
After early breakfast transfer to domestic airport and fly to Lukla (approx. 45 min.)
After landing in Lukla, (2800m) you’ll start trek to Phakding (approx. 3 hrs.)along with Dudh koshi river. Overnight at Phakding (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Next day, your uphill trek will start to Namche bazaar (approx. 6 hrs.) along with Dudh Koshi river through natural Rhododendron forest and on clear weather, this day offers you a first view of Mt. Everest, (8848m) from place called Top Danda. Namche bazar is a large Sherpa village and a gate way to Khumbu Himalayan region and Everest base camp. *Overnight at Namche bazaar (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After spending some time exploring Namche bazaar, you’ll walk approx. 1.30 hrs. to Syangboche to catcha glimpse of magnificient Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kwangde and views of Namche bazaar down below. Syangboche at altitude of 3800m offers excellent view of Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku etc. In the afternoon you’ll hike around Khumjung village, a large Sherpa village approx. 30 min. walk from Syangboche.
*Overnight at Syangboche. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Enjoy breakfast with view of Himalayas including Mt. Everest at Syangboche. After breakfast approx. 5 hrs. trek back to Phakding. *Overnight at Phakding (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast approx. 4 hrs. trek back to Lukla.
*Overnight at Lukla (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast fly back to Kathmandu (45 min. flight). Where after you’ll be transferred to your Hotel.
Free time at Kathmandu *Overnight at Kathmandu (Breakfast)
After breakfast, our local guide will receive you at hotel and start for sightseeing tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Bhaktapur. Afternoon free time or walk around Thamel or shopping. *Overnight at Kathmandu (Breakfast)
Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur is also known as Bhadgaun. Bhaktapur is located in the east of Kathmandu and in reality is a medieval city where the Newars, the main inhabitants still follow age old traditions and customs. This city is extraordinarily beautiful because of its ancient architecture of pagoda style copper roofs on wooden and mud-brick buildings, Durbar Square and its Golden Gate, Palace of 55 Windows, five storied Nyatapola Temple, Kashi Biswanath Temple, Dattatreya Temple. One can also observe local artisans shaping pottery where the local potters use age old techniques to make clay utensils.
Free time until departure. Transfer to international airport 3 hours prior to departure flight time to connect onward journey. (Breakfast)
Includes
- 3 nights in Kathmandu Hotel on bed & breakfast basis.
- 5 nights in local Lodge on full board (3 meals daily) basis.
- Air ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu.
- National Park Fees & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality entrance fee.
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
- Guide: English Speaking
- Porter: 1 porter for every 2 members in trekking.
- Staffs insurance & daily wages.
- Transportation: Air-condition vehicle as per itinerary.
Excludes
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal Equipment & Insurance
- Personal Expenses (Battery recharge on local lodge, laundry, telephone, etc)
- Nepal Visa fee
- Emergency Evacuation if required
- Other personal Expenses
- Tips for Staffs