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Everest Express Trek – A Short & Scenic Himalayan Adventure

Experience the magic of the Everest region in just 5-7 days! The Everest Express Trek is the perfect Himalayan escape for trekkers with limited time who still crave breathtaking views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Ama Dablam, and the legendary Khumbu Valley. This compact yet thrilling journey takes you through vibrant Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, and high-altitude trails, delivering an unforgettable taste of Everest without the long commitment of the full Everest Base Camp trek.

Starting with a scenic flight to Lukla, you’ll trek through lush forests, cross thrilling suspension bridges, and ascend to Namche Bazaar, the bustling heart of the Khumbu. A highlight is the hike to Everest View Hotel, where you’ll sip tea with panoramic Himalayan vistas. The journey continues to Tengboche Monastery, offering spiritual serenity amid towering peaks.

Perfect for beginners or time-strapped adventurers, this trek balances moderate challenges with awe-inspiring scenery. Whether you're seeking Sherpa culture, mountain photography, or a quick Himalayan escape, the Everest Express Trek delivers an epic adventure in just one week.

Highlights of the Trek

Thrilling Lukla Flight – One of the world’s most adventurous airport landings.

Namche Bazaar (3,440m) – The bustling Sherpa capital with vibrant markets.

Tengboche Monastery (3,867m) – Spiritual heart of the Khumbu, with panoramic Himalayan vistas.

Everest View Hotel (3,880m) – Sip tea while gazing at Everest’s summit.

Suspension Bridges & Pine Forests – Scenic trails through Sagarmatha National Park.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing Monks and holy BABA`S
Day 03: Kathmandu Fly - Lukla and Trek Phakding
Day 04: Phakding Trek Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Exploring around
Day 06: Namche Trek Lukla
Day 07: Lukla Fly Kathmandu
Day 08: Ancient Buddhist city "Patan" and ancient town of Bhaktapur
Day 09: Sightseeing Living goddess and the market of spices
Day 10: Final Departure

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

On arrival in Kathmandu airport our representative will greet you and escort you to your hotel. A short briefing will be provided about the next day program. You will have rest of the day at leisure.

Day 02: Sightseeing Monks and holy BABA`S

After breakfast, we start our day exploring to some of the popular sights of Kathmandu before heading into the Himalayas. Our expert guide will take you to the renowned Buddhist site of Boudhanath to know about Buddhism and then to the holiest and biggest Hindu temple of Nepal “Pashupatinath” to comprehend the Hinduism. After lunch- we will have a pre-information briefing and packing for the next day.

Day 03: Kathmandu Fly - Lukla and Trek - Phakding

Early in the morning we head to the airport for a short 45 minutes flight to Lukla with incredible mountain views on your North. After meeting the crew in Lukla, you head up the Dudh Koshi River Valley, fairly a gentle walk today through woods.

Trekking Time: approx. 4 hours
Heights: Kathmandu 1350m, Lukla 2840m, Phakding 2600m
Overnight in tea house

Day 04: Phakding Trek Namche Bazaar

Today we continue north following the Dudh Koshi river to the prosperious Sherpa village of Khumbu. We enter Sagarmatha national park via Jorsale and cross the suspension bridge and follow steep climb to Namche Bazaar. You could walk around the local shops and cafes or even enjoy local nightlife and pool house. But be careful not to over exhaust as it’s our first day over 3000 meter so your body needs to be rest and get acclimatized.

Trekking Time: approx. 6 hours
Heights: Namche Bazaar 3440m
Overnight in tea house

Day 05: Exploring around

Today we explore around the surrounding, get you camera ready as there are plenty of opportunity to grab the amazing pictures. We hike to the near by Everest view point above Namche for the view of Amadablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest and many others. We will also visit to Kunde and Khumjung village and the hospital in Kunde established by Sir Edmund Hillary.

Day 06: Namche Trek Lukla

We retrace our way back to Lukla, have a warm cup of coffee or take a chilled beers and enjoy the last night in the fresh mountain air before catching flight early morning the very next day.

Trekking Time: approx. 7 hours
Heights: Lukla 2840m
Overnight in tea house

Day 07: Lukla Fly Kathmandu

Early wake up call to catch the flight to Kathmandu and say good-bye to the amazing Himalaya. After arrival we transfer you to your hotel, take a long hotel shower, review your amazing pictures and relax.

Day 08:Ancient Buddhist city "Patan" and ancient town of Bhaktapur

After exploring the Himalayas and it`s beauty its time to explore some of the old cities of Kathmandu valley. Our guide will receive you after breakfast and escort you to two UNESCO heritage side of Kathmandu valley. The Patan City is located across the Bagmati river to the south of Kathmandu city. The city is known for its fine arts and was a major Buddhist city for many years. The city of Bhaktapur is know as city of devotees and true home of madieval art and architecture.

Day 09: Sightseeing Living goddess and the market of spices

We head to the old Royal palace of Kathmandu after breakfast where the only living Goddess in the world lives and spreads her blessing to the visitors. After ward our guide will follow you the century's old local markets full of spices, vegetables, herbs, clothings and many more and let you have the free time after ward for shopping.

Day 10: Final Departure

Relax or do more shopping until its time for us to drive you to airport in good time to catch your flight onward to your next destination.

Includes:

All private ground transportations
Comfort hotel of 3 star categories in twin sharing with breakfast- 5 nights
Teahouses/Lodges in twin sharing while on trek- 4 nights
Domestic flight – Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu
Sightseeing tour with an English speaking government licensed Guide with all entrance fees
An English speaking government licensed trekking guide while on trek and necessary porters
Everest national park fees and TIMs permit
Sleeping bag and Down jackets while on trek
Insurance with all other necessaries for our crew

Excludes:

Nepalese Visa
Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request at a supplement) Kathmandu only
All meals other than mentioned above
Any kind of drinks
Others not mentioned as included

Other Activities on the Everest Express Trek – Beyond Hiking

While the Everest Express Trek is famous for its breathtaking mountain views and cultural experiences, there are plenty of other exciting activities to enhance your Himalayan adventure. Whether you want to immerse yourself in Sherpa traditions, capture stunning landscapes, or simply relax in nature, here’s what you can do beyond trekking:

Explore Sherpa Culture & Monasteries
Visit Tengboche Monastery – The largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu, offering spiritual serenity and panoramic mountain views.
Discover Namche Bazaar – Wander through vibrant markets, visit the Sherpa Culture Museum, and experience local hospitality.
Attend a Buddhist Prayer Ceremony – If timed right, witness monks chanting with the Himalayas as a backdrop.

Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp (Optional)

Scenic Helicopter Ride – For those short on time, a heli-tour from Namche or Lukla offers jaw-dropping aerial views of Everest, Nuptse, and the Khumbu Icefall.

Land at Kala Patthar (5,545m) – Some tours include a quick stop at this iconic viewpoint for unmatched Everest panoramas.

Photography & Sunrise/Sunset Views

Capture Ama Dablam at Sunrise – The best light hits this iconic peak in the early morning.
Everest View Hotel – Sip tea while photographing the world’s highest peaks from a luxury vantage point.
Himalayan Star Trails – On clear nights, the skies above Tengboche offer stunning astrophotography opportunities.

Short Hikes & Acclimatization Walks

Khumjung Village Hike – A peaceful detour to a traditional Sherpa settlement with a Yeti scalp at its monastery.
Syangboche Airstrip Viewpoint – A short climb for 360-degree Himalayan vistas.
Deboche Nunnery Visit – A serene stop near Tengboche, surrounded by rhododendron forests.

Relaxation & Wellness

Hot Shower in Namche – After days of trekking, enjoy a warm shower in one of Namche’s lodges.
Yoga with Mountain Views – Some teahouses offer morning yoga sessions with Everest in sight.
Local Bakery Treats – Indulge in fresh apple pie or cinnamon rolls at Namche’s famous bakeries.

Wildlife Spotting in Sagarmatha National Park

Himalayan Thar & Musk Deer – Keep an eye out for these rare mountain animals.
Colorful Pheasants (Danphe) – Nepal’s national bird can sometimes be spotted in the forests.

Souvenir Shopping in Namche

Handmade Tibetan Crafts – Thangkas, prayer flags, and yak wool products.
Authentic Sherpa Gear – Consider buying a traditional Sherpa hat or gloves.
Everest-Themed Memorabilia – T-shirts, postcards, and stickers for a fun keepsake.

Why Add These Activities?

✅ Deeper Cultural Experience – Beyond just trekking, you’ll connect with Sherpa traditions.

✅ More Scenic Highlights – Helicopter tours and short hikes maximize your Himalayan views.

✅ Rest & Recharge – Wellness stops help you recover for the next day’s trek.

Whether you’re an adventure seeker, culture lover, or photography enthusiast, the Everest Express Trek offers far more than just hiking. Ready to make your journey even more unforgettable? Let’s plan your perfect trip!

Booking procedure:
It’s pretty simple! Just click on book now, fill up the short booking form and make a deposit of 10% online. You will get the confirmation of your booking with in 24 hrs by email. If you require any further assistance or have any questions please send us an email at info@hawkseyetravels.com

Booking conditions:

You will receive final confirmed by email once we have received 10% deposit as non-refundable fee.
The remaining balance amount could be paid upon your arrival in Kathmandu. But if you are joining the Bhutan tour 100% payment should be reach on our bank at least one month prior to departure date.
If you cancelled the trip after your arrival due to sickness or any other emergency, full amount will be charged.
No extra charge will be charge if you notify us to change the date 30 days prior the departure date. After that 10% extra charge will be charged for changing the date.
No refund will be made after departure if you decided to abandon the trip voluntarily or involuntarily or by any other reason or any kind of circumstances.
There are certain amounts of risk involved on the trip, which you are willing to take. It is mandatory to have your travel insurance, which cover minimum of medical and rescue evacuation to join any of our trips.
We cannot be held responsible for any delays or cancellation of trip caused by flight, strikes, government regulation, weather or any other unavoidable circumstances.
Hawks eye reserve the right to cancel any trip before departure. In due cases your deposited amount will be refunded with out any charges.

Visa Rules

All nationalities except Indians require a visa for Nepal, which could be, obtain from Embassies abroad or on arrival at Tribhuwan international airport in Kathmandu. To avoid the long queue you could apply on line visa form.
You need to have one passport photo and following fees in US dollars to obtain the visa on arrival.

USD 25 for Tourist visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days
USD 40 for Tourist visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days
USD 100 for Tourist visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days
USD 2 per day for visa extensions.

Please note: The visa regulations and fees for visa changes frequently so its is advisable to check the current rules with your nearest Nepalese Embassy or Consulate.

Climate and Best time to go

Weather in Nepal is unpredictable and varies a lot from altitude ranges. The best season to select this trip is in Autumn and Spring. Autumn (Mid- September to November) while the air is clean with high visibility. The weather is brisk but not too cold. The days are sunny (15-20 degree Celsius) but the temperature drops significantly as you trek higher day by day with the coldest temperature of (-5 Degree C) at night. The Spring (March to Mid May) is the season for flowers to bloom. The days are warmer (20-30 degrees) but night temperature could drop down to (0 to 5) as you start ascend higher. The tour could be done in winter (Dec to Feb) as well but please expect more cold nights and days with snows, the temperature could drop down to (-7 C at night) but still days are sunny with (10 to 15 degrees C).

Highlight of the trips

View of world highest Mount Everest
Sherpa village of Namche and Khumjung
Panoramic view
Meet local Sherpa during your stay at teahouse
The historic sites of Kathmandu valley

Trip Grade: Fairly Medium

The trip includes some steep climbing up to Namche and steep down hill on the way back to Lukla. It is recommended some physical fitness. Previous experience is not mandatory but some regular exercise would be a bonus.

Group Size: Private or Small group size (2-10 Pax)

To give our clients a memorable and insightful travel experience with lots of time to interact with each other or with the locals we do run the group as private or in small size groups only. You could either choose to travel private or join with others in Group. Our group size consists of minimum two to ten people unless you chose to make your own private trip with more than ten people.

Trek Type: Teahouse/Lodge

A teahouse is combination of basic room and a restaurant with large dining room as social hang out place. Local villagers normally run the lodge and mostly a room is consisting of twin beds and blanket, no additional furniture but have facilities of sharing bathrooms and toilets. Teahouses serve variety of different food items from traditional Nepal to some western food and drinks.

Accommodation beside trek

All hotels, we provide are comfort hotel of 3 star category inclusive of delicious breakfast. It is possible to upgrade the hotel to luxury on extra cost.

Meals

Breakfasts are included while your stay in comfort hotel in Kathmandu. However meals are not included during your trek as there are lots of eating options and we would love to give you maximum flexibility to decide about your meal items.

Teahouses serve variety of different food items from traditional food to some western food. The food is usually plentiful and delicious but the menu is not normally extensive. Cereals, breads and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast and items of rice, noodles, potatoes, vegetable, pastas, and pizza are normally in the menu. You could easily buy mineral water or boiled water in teahouses. We suggest using boiled water or using purifying drops than bottled water while of trek to minimize the negative impact that is caught by plastic bottle in our environment.

Transportation

Domestic flight and Private ground transportations are provided for the trip. The flights to remote sector like (Lukla) have restriction on weight of max 15 kg including hand baggage’s and the flights alway depends on weather condition with chances of being delayed or even cancelled due to bad weather. In due cases the only option to get back to Kathmandu or Lukla is by helicopter, on extra cost.

Weather

Weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can change rapidly. Travellers need to be prepared for all weather conditions. Even in the spring time when temperatures are normally warmer, a sudden change in the weather could drop down the temperature to freezing point. So always be prepared for changes that could occur.

Dossier Disclaimer

The information and details in this trip has been compiled with care and in good faith. It is our intension to cling to the program as mentions. However you should be flexible, as, this is an adventure trip and you are heading into remote region, where unforeseen events may contribute to change in itinerary. The trip details is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destination is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited and travel times mentions are approx. and subject to vary due to circumstances.

What to take?

We suggest light travelling which makes you easier to move around. We suggest you to bring one-day bag for your valuable and a waterproof rucksack or duffel bag for your clothing’s and equipment’s. We provide one porter for every two travellers unless you request your own personal porter. The maximum porter are allowed to carry is 10 kg per travellers. So it is necessary to make the trekking bag lighter as possible and left unnecessary luggage at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Checklist

T Shirts
Long Sleeved shirts
Pants- Lightweight long trousers
A Warm jacket and a fleece pullover
Upper and lower thermal layer
Water proof- Jackets and trousers
Sleeping bag and down jackets (For winter -20 recommended)
Sun hat and sun glasses
Fleece hat
Scarf
Gloves- Normal / Thermal for winter
Socks: Woolen and cotton
Shoes: Trekking shoes / running and sandals for evening
Sun cream; lip balm, insect repellent, Hand sanitizer lotion
Head torch
Personal toiletries
Lightweight towel
Personal first aid kits
Water bottle- Refillable
Camera and Batteries
Walking sticks

Health

You should consult with your doctor about vaccination and other medical travel information before departure. We recommend you to carry your personal first aid kids together with you personal medical requirement. Please be aware that we are going to remote mountain area where medical facilities are not available so when selection your trip please assure your ability to cope with the tour and consult with your doctor if you have any health issue which could affect your trip.

While traveling to high altitude area the main problem most of the travellers could face is the high altitude sickness. Even though our itinerary are carefully planned to avoid the risk of high altitude with reasonable acclimatization days, however, it all depends up to your body whether it could adopt with low oxygen level. You could use the medicine for high altitude known as Diamox, which helps you to prevent but please consult with your doctor before using it. You should not plan to go to high altitude if you have heart disease, difficulty breathing or are pregnant.

Insurance

Please make sure to get your travel insurance before travelling. Travelling insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. Our entire participants should obtain their own personal insurance, which covers medical and emergency evacuation at a minimum. You, of Couse, would also like to have insurance coverage for loss or damage of baggage, flight and trip cancellation.

Trip Note

Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as it’s an adventure in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee. Weather condition, road conditions, flight cancellation, landslides, avalanches, strikes and many any other reasons could contribute to changes on the itinerary. We will try to ensure the trip runs according to plan but an easy going nature will be an asset.

Responsible Tourism

Beauty is to save not to destroy! At the very start of our company we made a proper guideline for travelling responsible in Nepal, so that our future generation would be able to wander around the beauty of Nepal and could live with it. At Hawks Eye, we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact on the environment as far as possible. At Hawks eye, we practice how business can minimize the impact on environment, maximize employment and generate opportunities for local communities. We are working together with non-profit organization dedicating some of our time to make positive difference in the lives of Nepalese people. Since the time of our establishment we have been involve in schools building, run health camp in remote villages, scholarship program for genuine poor students, first aid training in schools, family planning project and helping children homes. Certain amounts from the tour you participate help us to give back to the people to make the life better. We are heading on the right track; still long way to go and it would not be possible for long run with out your support.

Everest Express Trek

Trip Duration: 10 Days

Start - End: Kathmandu - Kathmandu

Highest Altitude3440 m

DifficultyModerate

Price $ 1050

SeasonAutumn (September to November) - Spring (March to May)

ActivityTrekking

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