Everest Cultural Trek – 12 Days
Trip Overview
Everest Cultural Trekking Highlights
- One of two,from flight or by comfy vehicle drive from Kathmandu.
- Great consistency of mountains views with sundry groups of people.
- Buddhists monastery at Tengboche concentrates the world’s trekkers attention.
- Revered stones,Chortens,Mani walls and prayer flags are the priceless attributes.
- Could withstand with Himalayan Thar,Musk deer and Springbok.
- Overwhelming view of Mt:Everest along with other sky dominating world’s highest mountains.
- Getting back from expedition could be icing on the cake.
- Either by flight or by classic trails both are unconscionable freak.
Everest Cultural Trek is one of the most unbelievable trekking trails in Nepal, as this trail provides superb views of mountains mixed with Sherpa, Rai and other cultural groups living in the area. Everest region is the home to Sherpa, the world’s most famous mountaineers and trekkers. Tengboche monastery is another place and center of attraction for Buddhist culture. The sacred stones, Chortens, mani walls (boulders marked with Buddhist prayer inscriptions) and prayer flags (Om mani padme hum, hence the name “Mani stone”) as a form of prayer in Tibetan Buddhism mark everything is unstable and astonishing that everyone is enchanted with. During your trek you will have a chance encounter with Barking Deer, Musk Deer and the Himalayan Thar or mountain goat etc…
Everest cultural trek cost for 2025, 2026 and 2027
The cost for the Everest cultural trek varies depending on the number of people in the group. Here’s a breakdown:
| Number of Pax | Cost per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1365 |
| 2 | $1350 |
| 3 to 6 | $1320 |
| 7 to 10 | $1300 |
| 11+ | $1280 |
Flight notice to Lukla
Nowadays Tribhuvan International Airport is under maintenance to avoid its heavy traffic congestion. So flight to Lukla is only possible through Rammechap 130 km far apart from Kathmandu. According to government authenticity body this will remains until its maintenance accomplishment. We think it doesn’t make you so much difficult because reaching to Rammechap (Manthali Airport) is only about 3-4 hours drive.
Besides of Lukla and return, Directly we can manage the arrangement of helicopter flight from Kathmandu. There is no more than five people in one group. Group cost of this one way flight for Lukla should extra 500 USD per individual. Grouping is made by our agent at airport immediately, so we request our clients to help us for group arrangement as much as possible. The conformation of preferred alternative helps us to become more reliable.
Everest Cultural Trekking begin at either with a one day drive from Kathmandu to Bhandar via Jiri and then follow the classic trails to Mt. Everest or have short flight (40 minutes) from Kathmandu to Lukla and then follow the classic trails to Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, enter into Khumjung village, one of the homeland of Sherpa and then discover the culture, excellent views of sceneries, lifestyles of people living in the area. From Tengboche monastery you also can have spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and and several other gigantic peaks. After making excursion around the area, you will return back to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu or follow the classic trails to Bhandar and then catch bus then return back to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport (T.I.A)
Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport (T.I.A) and pick up by our private vehicle and transfer to the Hotel.
40 minutes flght from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.
40 minutes flght from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) and commence trek to Phakding 2 hrs
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446 m.) 5 hrs
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446 m.) 5 hrs
Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization and excursion.
Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization and excursion.
Trek from Namche Bazaar (3446m.) to Thame (3800m.) 5 hrs
Trek from Namche Bazaar (3446m.) to Thame (3800m.) 5 hrs
Trek from Thame to Khumjung (3790m) 5 and half hrs
Trek from Thame to Khumjung (3790m) 5 and half hrs
Trek from Khumjung to Tyangboche (3867m.) 5 hrs
Trek from Khumjung to Tyangboche (3867m.) 5 hrs
Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) 5 and half hrs
Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) 5 and half hrs
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2640m.) 4 hrs
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2640m.) 4 hrs
Trek from Phakding to Lukla (2886m) 4 hrs
Trek from Phakding to Lukla (2886m) 4 hrs
Flight from Lukla (2,840m) - Kathmandu (1,350m).
Flight from Lukla (2,840m) – Kathmandu (1,350m). Overnight Hotel, Rest of the time for shopping
Final departure to your country
Final departure to your country
Include/Exclude
What's Included
- International/Domestic Airport Pick up and drop off by our private vehicle
- Kathmandu hotel room on Breakfast, (B) basis
- All land transfer as per above itinerary
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permits fees
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) permit fees.
- Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek
- Fully escorted trek with English speaking license holder local Sherpa trekking Guide & porovided each 2 persons 1 Porter
- Domestic air fare from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
What's Not Included
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Kathmandu Hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
- Travel Insurance and medical evacuation in case of emergency
- Personal spending money and All bar bill, i.e. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
Reviews
Everest Cultural Trek
I highly recommend the Everest Cultural Trek for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the Sherpa culture while enjoying the stunning landscapes of the region. It was an unforgettable adventure!
Sophie - Sweden Everest Cultural Trek
I highly recommend the Everest Cultural Trek for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the Sherpa culture while enjoying the stunning landscapes of the region. It was an unforgettable adventure!
Sophie - Sweden FAQs
Do I need a visa to travel to Nepal?
All foreign nationals, except Indian Citizens, need visas to enter Nepal.
How to Enter Nepal?
In order to fly directly to Nepal from your home country, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal. TIA has direct air link with Osaka, Shanghai, London, Frankfurt, Hongkong, Singapore, Bangkok, Delhi, Dubai, Bombay and Calcutta. Lufthansa, Nepal Airlines (NAC), Air India, Singapore Airlines, Thai are the airlines that carry most of the foreign travelers into Kathmandu; and if you buy tickets from any other airlines, you will probably connect with one of these airlines for the final leg of your flight. Alternatively, if you have time and enthusiasm, traveling overland to Nepal via India is an option.
What are some basic Nepali customs that I should know about?
- Take off your shoes before entering a temple or one’s home
- Ask for permission before entering a Hindu temple
- Taking photographs inside the most temples are considered illegal
- Ask for permission before taking photographs of objects, and including Nepali people.
- Nepali people are friendly by nature. Have a genuine interest in them. Talk to them. Be friendly as you travel
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What if I decided to stay more than 60 days in Nepal? Where and what should I do to extend my Tourist Visa?
There’s no problem in it. The Immigration Department of Kathmandu or Pokhara can extend the visa for another 30 days and the charge for this is US$ 50. Indeed the visa can be extended for a total of 120 days, an additional 30 days visa may be granted on reasonable grounds from the Immigration Office. Nevertheless, a tourist cannot stay in Nepal under tourist-visa for more than 150 cumulative days.
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It is called Namaste or Namaskar. You can say the greeting in words as well as do it using a gesture. Join your palms together and bring them close to your chest and about 5 to 7 inches below your chin. The word Namaste has many meanings such as Hello, How are you? I am glad to see you, nice to meet you, good morning, etc.
When is the best time to travel in Nepal?
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Where is Nepal?
Nepal, a sovereign Independent Kingdom, lies between 80 degree 12′ east longitude and 26 degree 22′ and 30 degree 27′ north latitude. It is bounded on the north by the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China; on the east by Sikkim and West Bengal of the Indian Union on the south by Indian States of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and on the west by Uttar Pradesh of Indian Union. The length of the Kingdom is 885 kilometers east-west and its breath varies from 145 to 241 kilometers north-south. Climatically, it lies in the temperate zone with the added advantage of altitude.
Why is Nepal such a fascinating country for many people?
The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is a land of scenic mountains, time-worn temples and some of the best walking trails on Earth. It’s a small country, but it’s rich in scenic splendor and exotic cultures. The people of Nepal are as diverse as their country and represent distinct cultures and races.
Though they speak a variety of tongues and practice different religions, they are the friendliest people that you would ever meet. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination and it’s a difficult place to dislodge from your memory once you return. So, wait until you’re actually here in Nepal.
As a traveler, there is endless number of surprises Nepal has to offer you. Kathmandu Valley with its thousands of Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas, stunning architecture and rich pageantry can be quite beyond words. If you are careful enough not to get entangled in the superficial facade of a flatly “modernizing” capital city, Kathmandu probably offers you as exotic and urban experience as you can get.
Beyond Kathmandu, it’s another world altogether. Most travelers to Nepal want to check out the truly spectacular Himalayas along with the higher hills. A few go there to scale the high mountains, but many are nature lovers who trek along landscapes filled with deep valleys, lush forests, snow trails, terraced fields, and above all, the most hospitable people.
Travelers to Nepal also love making a safari trip to one of the National Parks in Nepal. The most popular one is the Chitwan National Park in the southern plains which hosts a diverse wildlife reserves including the rare Asian one-horn rhino.
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