Everest View Wellness Trek – 7 Days
Everest View Wellness Trek – 7 Days
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Overview
Experience spectacular views of the mountains combined with wellness in our Everest View Yoga Trek. This trek takes us to one of the most famous trekking regions in Nepal- the Khumbu. The trek starts from the beautiful and ancient city of Kathmandu with visits to three UNESCO heritage sites that are culturally and religiously revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. Tour the stunning Swayambhu Mahachaitya, located at one of the ancient hillocks of Kathmandu, to the largest stupa in Asia- Boudha and finally to Pashupatinath, one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world. The trek starts from the adventurous flight to the Lukla to the north-eastern part of Nepal. The flight gives you a glimpse of some of the 8000 meters that you will meet along the trek to Namche. During the trek, enjoy walking on routes that go along some of the highest 8000ms in the world, Kongde Ri, Kusum Khangaru, Thamserku, Khongeta, Ama Dablam, and Mount Everest. Practice yoga in the mountains, among nature attaining a blissful experience of peace along with the adventure of trekking in the Himalayas. Besides experiencing the beauty of the Himalayas, the trek gives you a cultural immersion in the lives of the Sherpa, one of the highest mountain dwellers in the world. Besides the village of Namche Bazaar, the trek will take you to one of the traditional monastery villages of the Everest region, Khumjung. Famed for its four centuries-old Buddhist monastery, the Khumjung monastery is one of the most important Buddhist sites in the region. The yoga sessions in the morning and evening will prepare you for the trek and after. A part of wellness is to also take care of your physical wellbeing. The last part of the yoga trek ends with a spa session to rejuvenate your tired muscles from the strenuous short treks. The Everest Yoga Trek offers you a complete package to experience the adventure, beauty, and an opportunity to bring you closer to your spiritual self through yoga and meditation.
Trip facts:
- Maximum altitude: 5600 m
- Group size: 1-12 people
- Best season: March-April-May-September-October-November-December
- Tour type: Trekking
- Difficulty: Easy
- Accommodation type: Tea houses
- Arrival on: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Departure from: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Guiding method: Trekking guides
- Language: English
- Minimum age: 12
- Maximum age: 80
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
| Group Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 – 5 | 4500 |
| 6 – 10 | 3200 |
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in Kathmandu for 3 nights in B&B plan.
- All necessary ground transportation for airport transfers and city tours.
- All necessary internal flights.
- All necessary permits, tickets and national park entrance fees.
- All meals during trekking days.
- All necessary accommodation in tea houses during the trek.
- An English-speaking well experienced tour guide, trekking guide and yoga instructor.
- All staff salaries and insurance.
- First aid kit carried by our staff.
- All government taxes.
- Welcome and farewell dinner.
- International airfares.
- Nepal visa fee.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
- Porter service: We arrange porter facilities upon request. Two people can share one porter. Porter wage per day is $20.
- Extra nights accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Any personal expenses during the trek like battery charge, hot shower, laundry, extra meals, tea,coffee, snacks, boiled water, bottled water, alcoholic beverages & soft drinks and internet service.
- Tips for guide, porters, and other staff.
- Note: Sometimes flights to and from Lukla might get canceled due to weather conditions, in such situations, helicopter flights can be arranged. The cost of helicopter flight to or from Lukla would cost approximately USD 400 which is to be paid by the trekkers.
- Anything not mentioned in the ‘price includes’ section.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu, a team member will be waiting to greet you. Afterwards, we will transfer you to your hotel accommodation for your first stay overnight. Once you arrive at the hotel, you will meet your guide and get a briefing on your tour.
Includes: Accommodation
Day 2: Kathmandu city cultural tour
You’ll start the day with a short yoga practice to get you ready for the days ahead, and then you’ll have some free time to explore Kathmandu.
We’ll visit the famous Monkey temple of Swayambhu Mahachaitya Stupa. Located at one of the highest hillocks in Kathmandu, we’ll climb its daunting steep steps to reach the main complex. Besides the temples and ancient stupa and chaityas, Swayambhunath also offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley.
Next is Boudha, the largest stupas in all of Asia. A zone of holy energy as they call it, you encircle the dome spinning the prayer wheels while Buddha’s watchful eyes look over you. Most of all, you can witness the Tibetan culture, raw and unfettered at Boudhanath.
The Buddhist chantings and the prayer wheels are the main attractions of this site.
Then we head to the Pashupatinath Temple. One of the holiest Hindu shrines, the site attracts many domestic and international tourists all-round the year not just for religious reasons but for its architectural and cultural importance. The rituals and religious proceedings on the Bagmati river is a huge delight to watch while you cannot miss the impeccable wooden architecture gracing every part of the holy temple.
In the evening, our trekking guide will conduct a briefing about the trekking program before dinner.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Weather permitting, we will take the morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport. The 35 minutes’ flight gives you a scenic view of the mountains. While your luggage is being sorted out, feel free to explore the village on your own. The start of the trek takes you on a scenic walk alongside the Dudh Kosi River (River of Milk), through trails lined with Buddhist prayer flags, and prayer wheels. Exchange greetings with other trekking teams along the way to the Sherpa village of Phakding. After you settle down in your rooms, we will have an evening yoga session which will help you prepare for the trek the next day. Overnight at Phakding.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4: Trek to Namche
We will start the day with a quick yoga session before breakfast to get you started for the day’s hike towards Namche. The route to Namche bazaar leads us through blue pine and rhododendron forest. Stop at Monjo (2835 m), Sagarmatha National Park, the first point of the trek. The trail further leads to the confluence of two rivers, Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi. Cross over a series of suspension bridges (Jholunge pul) before arriving at Namche. Enjoy your first sight of Everest. Lhotse, Nuptse, and Taboche (6542m) too can be seen in the horizon. The evening will follow with a yoga session outdoors, with the beautiful views of the mountains surrounding you from all sides.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Trek to High Camp
Today is part of the longer yoga session. After an early breakfast, we will hike to the Everest View Point at Namche, at the Sagarmatha National Park. The hike takes us around the Cultural Museum and Syangboche airstrip which offers stunning views of Mount Everest and Mount Ama Dablam, the most photographed mountain in the world. The one-hour-long yoga session on the mountain is a blissful experience that increases your awareness of both yourself and the breathtaking nature around you.
Next, we hike to the small monastery village of Khumjung, located above Namche Bazaar. Besides Khumjung, the village of Khunde are the two sherpa villages in the area, also referred to as twin villages. The hike to Khumjung village is around a 2.5-hour hike.
Khumjung is dotted with rock walls dividing the fields and captivating landscape views surrounding it from all sides. The 400-year-old Khumjung Monastery, which is situated beside the revered peak of Khumbila, is one of its key attractions. The monastery is also famous for the scalp of the mythical yeti or the “abominable snowman.” Before dinner, we will have another yoga session that will help ease the pain from your sore muscles from the strenuous hike.
Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 6: Heli flight to Kathmandu (Spa session upon arrival at Kathmandu)
Like other days, we begin our day with a yoga session at the lodge. After breakfast, feel free to take a final stroll around Namche Bazaar before we head back to Kathmandu. During the 30 minutes flight, we will be flying at a maximum altitude of 3440m. Enjoy the heli-ride with up-close views of the mountains and hills on your way back.
After settling into your hotel room, take a little nap before going to the spa to relax your aching muscles from the short trek.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 7: Final departure
A representative from Nature Horizon will drop you off at the airport.
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Trekking Packing Lists
Head and Hands:
- Cap or hat to wear while walking in bright sun
- Wool or fleece cap or hat to keep your head warm
- Neck warmer to protect your throat from catching cold
- Uv protection sunglasses
- Warm wind and waterproof gloves
Upper body:
- Dri fit trekking shirts
- Thermals
- Warm trekking shirts
- Hiking hoodie
- Wind and waterproof jacket
- Down jacket
Lower body:
- Trekking pants
- Trekking shorts
- Thermals and inners
- Waterproof pants
- Trekking socks
- Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Slippers or sandals
- Gaiters
- Microspikes
Other items:
- Strong rucksack or large holdall to be carried by porters.
- Day rucksack to be carried personally.
- Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main bag.
- One or two-liter water bottle.
- Personal first aid kit to include essential items.
- Sleeping bag, 4 seasons.
- Torch, ideally head torch.
- Digital Camera and a spare battery and battery charger
- Toilet paper, quick dry towel,
- Toothbrush
- Large handkerchief/bandana for neck
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