Comfort Everest Trek

                                        
                                        destination
                                        Kwongde
                                    
                                        duration
                                        12 Days
                                    
                                        grade
                                        Moderate
                                    
                                        start/end point
                                        Kathmandu/Kathmandu
                                    
                                        max altitude
                                        4250m
                                    
                                        meal
                                        Available
                                    
                                        accommodation
                                        Available
                                    
                                        season
                                        Mar to May / Sep to Nov

Overview

Comfort Everest Trek is a reformed version of the trek “Everest Panorama”. It is designed for those people who want to see Everest and the surrounding mountains from closer without doing very extreme altitude and extreme exercise. You will be provided high-end services, such as; a five-star Hotel in Kathmandu and the best luxurious Hotel and Lodges during the trek. We also give you options of using a plane or helicopter between Kathmandu and Lukla. However, the price will be different in those two options.
During the trek, you will be able to see most of the mountains in the Khumbu region namely Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kwongde, Kusum Kanguru, Tawache, Cholatse, and many more. Besides the views of the mountains, you will have a chance to observe the unique lifestyle of the Sherpa People and their unique culture and tradition. You will visit the monasteries and see the multicolor prayer flags and paintings.

Trip Highlights

Historical, cultural city of the heritage places in Kathmandu valley
Eye opening & thrilling flights between Kathmandu and Lukla
Meeting Sherpas, renowned for their fantastic tales and cheeky humor
The best Hotels during the trek and High end Hotel in Kathmandu
Most the mountains in Khumbu region including Everest (top of the world), Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Amadablam, Khumbila (the Holy mountain of Khumbu region) are visible
The numerous attractions include the Thame monastery, Everest View Hotel, Namche Bazar, alpine meadows, Khumjung hamlet, Thame and Phakding villages, among many others
Beautiful Sherpa community and their distinctive lifestyle and religion.
Sagarmatha National Park
Dudh Koshi River, Bhote Koshi River
Flora and fauna

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Kathmandu, meet and transfer to Hotel

You will be greeted by a representative of Rai Treks and Expedition Pvt Ltd; at the Tribhuvan International Airport when you arrive in the country of breathtaking mountains and the city of temples. Our personnel will accompany you to your Hotel room for the night. In the evening, we will host a dinner program and advise you on the trekking itinerary in a traditional Nepali restaurant
Overnight at Hotel

Day 2: Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and trek preparation day in Kathmandu

SIGHTSEEING INCLUDES:

PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE

Pashupatinath is one of the most significant and the biggest Hindu temples of Shiva in the world, which is in the heart of Kathmandu nearby the airport. There is no certain data how old the temple is, however; it is believed that the site had been existed since 400 BC. The current temple was built in 1692 CE. Shiva is the God of Gods symbolizing the “destruction” among three main Gods according to Hinduism – Brahma, Bishnu and Maheshwor (Shiva). Brahma creates living things, Bishnu preserves them and Shiva destroys them at the end. Pashupatinath is listed in the World Heritage site in the lists of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It was enlisted in 1979 AD. Pashupatinath is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams (Holy Abodes of Shiva)..

BOUDHANATH STUPA

It is also called Baudha, is the larget spherical stupa in the world. It was built in the 6th century CE, in the Licchavi regime. It was expanded around the 14th century. It is situated in the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, about 6 km from far from the heart of Kathmandu, Thamel. It was enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979AD. Buadhanath is one of the popular places to visit on your visit to Nepal.

SWAYAMBHUNATH (MONKEY TEMPLE)

It is also called Monkey temple as you can see hundreds of monkeys around there when you visit there, which is the oldest religious site in Nepal. It was built in the 6th century CE, in the Licchavi regime. It was expanded around the 14th century. There is no enough proof when it was built, however; it is believed that it was built around 2500 years ago. It is also believed that it was created itself at the beginning so it is named Swayam (self) bhu (earth) nath (god) – which means it is created itself from the earth. It was enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979AD. It is situated around 3 km far from Thamel, in the west direction. Swayambhunath is one of the popular places to visit on your visit to Nepal.

Day 3: Fly yo Lukla, meet other crews and trek to Phakding

Day 4: Trek to Namche (3,400m), 5–6 hours of walking

Day 5: Exploration around Namche Bazaar and surrounding areas

Day 6: Trek to Thame (3800) from Namche Bazaar

Day 7: Trek to Kwongde (4250m) from Thame

Day 8: Wake up in the morning for viewing sunrise across the Himalayas then trek to Phakding after breakfast

Day 9: Trek back to Lukla

Day 10: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 11: Independent sightseeing and shopping

Day 12: Final departure for your home country

Inclusion / Exclusion

Inclusion

Airport transfers in Kathmandu on private vehicle
4 Nights' accommodation in Kathmandu at 5 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast Basis
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu including all transportation and entry permit to enter to the Heritage sites
Domestic Airfares between Kathmandu and Lukla as per the Dossier
Trek on Full Board Basis (BLD - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Hot drink - tea/coffee)
High Class Accommodations during the Trek
1 professional English speaking guide including all his meals, transportation and daily wages
1 assistant guide between the team of 5 people including all his meals, transportation and daily wages
1 porter between two people including all his meals, transportation and daily wages
Trekking Permit, National Park & TIMS card fee
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Fees
All insurance for trekking crew members
Medical kits including basic medicines for the trekking crew members
Trekking Map
Duffel Bag if needed
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Exclusion

International Airfare
Personal Insurance (Travel, Emergency Medical, Rescue)
Meal (Lunch and dinner) during stay in Kathmandu
Personal Trekking Gears, extra expenses Phone Calls, Water, Laundry, Bar Bills, Battery Recharge, Internet etc.
Tipping for guides and porters, which is not mandatory but it is customary in Nepal