Overview
Everest Short Trek is also known as Everest Mini Trek is designed for people who want to savor the beauty of the high Himalayas without going to high altitude and that too within a minimal number of days. Also, it implies that trekkers of all ages can be part of this mini-adventure as mother nature imposes fewer physical limitations while offering scenic sights throughout the way. Chances of altitude sickness thus become less.
Solukhumbu region has almost a mythical status when it comes to trekkers and mountaineers for many reasons. First and foremost, this region inhabits the world’s tallest mountain, Everest along with Lhotse(8,516m), Makalu(8485m), and Cho Oyu(8201m)- 4th, 5th, and 6th tallest mountains in the world. It would be noteworthy to mention, Mt.Amadablam, one of the most iconic peaks in the Everest region.
Trekking in the Khumbu region is very popular and almost every year tens of thousands of tourists pay homage to the grandest creations of mother nature while experiencing a culture so rich and diverse that, all the sweat and pain of traversing through the demanding terrain becomes worth it. It is for this experience, that people leave their level of comfort and travel from around the world, not just to savor the delightful beauty of majestic mountains but to add an experience of a lifetime. As the saying goes, “you don’t know what you are missing until you experience it for yourself”, this holds true for your adventure in the Everest region.
As the name suggests, Everest Short Trek usually lasts up to 10 days and despite consisting a lesser number of days compared to the famed Everest Base Camp Trek, one can still see the majestic beauty of the Khumbu region in its full glory. This trek starts with a brief 40 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Once the trek commences, one will encounter suspension bridges, a caravan of yaks, local flora and faunas, and of course the local people with their distinct culture and heritage. The trail follows Lumding dada, Phakding, Dudhkhosi valley, Monjo village, and finally Namche Bazar.
During Everest Short Trek, one will get to see and experience the authentic side of Sherpa culture. The Sherpa people, despite residing in remote and relatively cold regions of Nepal will welcome you with warm hospitality that knows no bounds. Not just the cultural richness in their way of life but their honesty and simplicity really draws people in and it’s no surprise that their Buddhist way of life really does reflect in their conduct.
A delicious home-cooked meal and homemade drinks will be served that compliments the wondrous views of heavenly mountains. The awe-inspiring ecological and geological diversity will make sure good surprises will be at every stop and when least expected. Also, the fact that Everest Mini Trek entails medium difficulty appeals to a lot of new hikers as they won’t have to sacrifice their comfort for the captivating allure of the Khumbu region of Nepal.
As with most of the trek in the Khumbu region, we commence our hike from Namche Bazar towards Hotel Everest View and Syangboche, which offers awesome views of peaks like Mt.Everest, Amadablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde. From there, we descend back to Khumjung village and then to the famous Tyangboche Monastery, which is the final destination of the Everest short trek.
Everest Region Trek is categorized in a different style. Depending upon the time, difficulty level, and cost.
Everest Short Trek Package Itinerary
| Day | Description | Destination | Elevation (m) |
| 01 | Airport pickup, Check-in hotel on B&B plan in Kathmandu(1310 m). | Kathmandu | (1310 m) |
| 02 | Half day Sightseeing tour and trek preparation. | ||
| 03 | Flight to Lukla Airport (2900 m), Trek to Phakding river side (5 hours) | Phakding | 2630 m |
| 04 | Trek to Namche Bazar | Namche | 3440 m |
| 05 | Acclimatization day/ hike to Khunde village (3800 m) via Everest view hotel (6 hours) | Namche | 3800 m |
| 06 | Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 m) (6 hours) | Tengboche | 3860 m |
| 07 | Trek to Monjo tourist point (2730 m) (8 hours) | Monjo | 2730 m |
| 08 | Trek To Lukla | Lukla | 2900 m |
| 09 | Flight to Kathamandu, leisure time | Kathmandu | 1340 m |
| 10 | Final Departure |
