Everest View Trek with Overland Tibet Tour (Drive in/Fly out) - 19 Days

After arrival at the International airport at Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative from Himalayan Trekkers and transfer to the hotel.

After checking-in and having some rest we will be discussing the trek details and necessary equipment that you need while trekking. We will organize a welcome dinner at the traditional Nepalese restaurant with a fine meal in the evening. 

Early in the morning, we will take a 40-minute daring flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) above green scenery and snow-capped mountains. This is one of the most exciting routes in the world on hillside encircled by huge mountain peaks. Lukla is a gateway to the destination from where our trek begins.

We start our trek through the affluent village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. For accommodation, we have a short but most exciting hike and have a side trip of a nearby monastery.

Overnight in Phakding.

Today we come across many suspension bridges along the Dudh Koshi River one of which is the renowned Hillary Suspension Bridge and through wonderful and beautiful pine forest.

The path ascends through the forests and bridges until we reach the convergence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a final steep ascent of about two hours, we get the first glance of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. From Chautara, we will walk until we reach our, destination Namche Bazaar which is a gateway to Mt. Everest and is the main trading center of this region. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.

This is the planned familiarization day for this trek. We either spend the day taking a day hike to Thame or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself.

You will visit the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where variety of things related to the first Everest climbers, Sherpa culture are viewed.

Overnight at hotel.

On this day, we enjoy the spectacular view of Khumbu Himalaya from various points. Thame is the village of the renowned Sherpa climbers. This is one of the highest village and a fantastic place to observe the cultures.

Overnight. 

After breakfast, we ascend to the famous airfield at Syangboche. The famous Everest View Hotel is located just above the airstrip where we can get a dramatic close-up view of the mighty Mount Everest and other Khumbu peaks. 

Then, we will continue up to Khumjung village. Everest area. You will observe the spectacular Khumjung monastery, Edmund Hillary School, Yaks, and Sherpa farmland and their exciting culture.

Overnight. 

Early morning breakfast and we leave towards a small settlement called Temgboche through Dudh Koshi River, small villages, and forests of firs and pines. Tengboche Gumba/Monastery in the village is the largest gumba in the Khumbu region. 

This is an easy day with little downhill and uphill road with most of it flat. It is a gradual walk with a forest along the trail. Some vegetation seen in this area includes Pine, Rhododendron and among animals, an encounter with a Himalayan Thar is always possible.

We will walk past Namche for 2 hours to reach our tea house at Monjo. The mountains you can see today are Kusum Kangaroo and other smaller peaks.

Today is the last day of our trekking. On this day we walk to Lukla. You can trek at your own desired place freely and enjoy the natural beauty and the romantic atmosphere around.

Flights to Kathmandu are typically programmed for a morning. We fly reverse to Kathmandu after our long mountain voyage and move to hotel. You may get on recreation or shopping on your own. 

Today you have a rest day in Kathmandu.

We will start our drive early morning towards the Nepal-Tibet border. After we reach Rasuwaghadi, we start the process of taking a permit to enter the other side of the border.

If you need to acclimatize yourself then you may take a walk around the village and you can even interact with the locals.

For your information, Rasuwaghadi is a fort built during the Nepal-China war.

Today, we will have a scenic drive from Rasuwagadhi to Lhatse passing through the Kerung Border. During the drive, the mountains such as Mount Everest, Shishapangma, Melungatse, and many smaller peaks of the area can be witnessed.  

Overnight stay at the hotel. 

We will start our journey after breakfast. Our drive continues through the highest pass en route i.e. Gyatchu La Pass at 5,220 meters. 

Check-in at the hotel and relax. Explore the surrounding in the evening. 

In the morning, we will visit the Tashilumpo monastery after breakfast and then drive to Gyantse.

After checking in at the hotel in Gyantse, we will have some rest and then proceed for the sightseeing of Khumbum Stupa and Palkor monastery in Gyantse.

Overnight stay in Gyantse.

Today we drive past the high passes Korala (5010m) and Kambala (4794m) and lake Yamdrok Tso. We will also cross the Great Yarlung Tsangpo also known as Brahma Putra River. 

Upon reaching Lhasa, check-in at the hotel and have a nice rest. 

After a delightful breakfast, you wil have a guided sightseeing of the popular landmarks of Lhasa including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Bakhor Bazaar. 

We will be exploring Norbulingkha Monastery, Drepung Monastery, and Sera Monastery throughout the day. 

In the evening, you can go shopping, check out the fooderies and bars. 

A representative from Himalayan Trekkers will see you off at the Goggar Airport for your onward destination.