Short Everest Trek- 7 Days

a) Best Time

Mostly in terms of Nepal. The best seasons are usually the autumn and spring seasons for the Short Everest Trek’s exciting 7-day journey. Most people prefer to go for Everest short trekking travel in the months from March to May, which is the spring season. As you can see, the landscape is vividly colored by the rhododendron forests, which are in full bloom.

In a similar vein, the extremely warm weather is accompanied by clear, blue skies and a variety of lovely cloud forms. For this reason, spring is the busiest time of year for the seven-day Everest trip, drawing in a large number of avid hikers from all over the world.

Similarly, if you go Everest Short Trekking in the summer, you will encounter monsoon showers, making the routes wet and treacherous. You can expect verdant sceneries, however you must exercise caution while trekking owing to the hazards posed by rain.

Autumn or fall is another prime season for the 7-day Everest trek. Clear skies will present stunning views of the breathtaking natural landscape. As a result, you should reserve your lodging in advance, as many tourists do so before embarking on the Everest Short Trekking adventure.

Traveling to the Short Everest Trek journey is very low in the winter season due to freezing temperatures and unpredictable weather. The paths will also be very challenging due to snow, which beginner trekkers cannot complete this 7-day Everest Trek in this cold season.

b) Elevation and distance

You have to cover around 45 kilometers of distance by just walking on this Short Everest Trek journey. Your trekking begins and ends in the same place, Lukla, between 5 days on this 7-day Everest trek. So, the trekking will not be very challenging and can be done successfully in a brief period.

You will be at an elevation of 1400 meters when you land in Kathmandu City. After that, you’ll fly the next day to Lukla, which is 2,860m (9,383 ft) above ocean level to reach your destination. You will hike from Lukla to 2,652 meters, or 8,698 feet, high, where the Phakding settlement is situated.

You will arrive in Kathmandu city at an altitude of 1,400 meters. You will then fly to Lukla the next day, arriving there the next day at 2,860 meters (9,383 ft) above sea level. You will go from Lukla to Phakding village, which sits at an elevation of 8,698 feet (2,652 meters).

c) Difficulty and altitude sickness

Because there aren’t many difficult trails on the Short Everest Trek, it’s a reasonably demanding trip. So, anyone in good health can finish this exciting adventure. The challenging part of this trek is only on the second and fifth days, as you have to walk an average of 6 to 7 hours to reach your destination on those days.

However, altitude sickness is a major concern even if you are trekking at altitudes as low as 3000 meters in Nepal’s mountainous region. Since there are no acclimatization days on this Everest Short Trekking itinerary, the chances of getting altitude sickness are likely high as your body has no time to adapt to the higher altitude environment.

However, not everyone will necessarily get altitude sickness. But it’s crucial to recognize the signs of altitude sickness such as headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, increment of heart rate, and others.

Unfortunately, if you suffer any of those symptoms, you should take safety measures such as resting, drinking water, and most importantly, telling your guide so that he can help you with precautions.

However, our guides will monitor your oxygen rate level with a first aid medicine kit with an oximeter regularly to ensure your well-being and safety. You should engage in physical activities beforehand while planning this 7-day Everest trek so that you don’t have problems physically while hiking in difficult paths.

d) Maximum and minimum walk per day

The minimum walk per day of this Short Everest Trek will be 3 hours when you hike on the second day after landing at Lukla Airport from Kathmandu to lovely Phakding village. This is the day that you will officially start your hiking journey. Similarly, the maximum walk per day will be on the fifth day of this Everest Short Trekking itinerary.

You have to hike for almost 7 to 8 hours when trekking back to Lukla following the same route. Due to this long walk, you can feel this very challenging. You only have to walk for 4 days regularly from day 2 to day 3 according to your 7-day Everest trek.

So, this is a very easy trekking excursion compared to other classic hiking journeys in Nepal to explore the Khumbu region and view the snow-capped mountain ranges in close view. Moreover, the average walk per day strictly depends on the pace of your walk.

e) Accommodation, Food and Drink for Short Everest Trek

You don’t need to worry about your accommodations and food, as we will manage for you covering all the expenses that fall under your Short Everest Trek packages. You will be accommodated for 2 nights with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel while you are in Kathmandu City.

Similarly, you will get a twin-sharing lodge for shelterthroughout the Everest Short Trekking journey. You will get facilities like private bathrooms with hot showers while you stay overnight in different villages.

However, hot shower facilities are provided for free except for Phakding, Namche, and Lukla. You have to pay extra money in these places. You will find rooms furnished with beds, pillows, mattresses, and basic furniture in all accommodations during the 7-day Everest trek.

Throughout the hike, you will enjoy three meals and seasonal fruit snacks. For the duration of this Short Everest Trek tour, all of your meals will be nutritious, hygienic, and energize your body. For breakfast, you’ll get a selection of foods like bread, omelets, potatoes, etc.

And in the lunch, most tea houses serve Dal Bhat Tarkari with some spicy pickles. Other options for dinner also include pizza, noodles, momos, soups, etc. You will also be provided with boiled water to fill your bottles. And if you want to have beverages, then you have to pay additional fees that are not included in your Everest Short Trekking package.

f) Alternative Routes

The Short Everest Trek offers a breathtaking view of Everest as well as the mountain region during a quite short time. But, if you are seeking a more prolonged and diverse option, we have other packages of Everest treks to consider.

9-Day Everest View Trek: The trek is beyond the Short Everest Trek itinerary and takes you to one of the most beautiful villages Tengboche. One of them is the Tengboche Monastery, which is the spiritual center of the Khumbu area and thus you get a spiritual dimension to your trip.

Everest Panorama Trek: The 10-day trek includes everything in the Everest View Trek, plus one more leisure day in Kathmandu. This supplementary day provides an opportunity to discover and unwind in the city either before or after your trek. Whichever package you take, without a doubt, we guarantee a memorable experience.

g) Can beginner join this trip?

Yes, a beginner can join this trek without any questions. This Short Everest Trek is suited for people with family and children above 10 years old. However, you need to be slightly prepared, even though there are only 2 days. This hiking is going to be difficult.

This trek is the best way to explore the Everest region without involving in a physically demanding trek. So, if you are a novice hiker, then this trekking might just be for you to have unforgettable memories.

h) Preparation and fitness

To plan any sort of trekking in Nepal, you should consider seriously preparing yourself beforehand and continuing for the trek. The Short Everest Trek is a somewhatuncomplicatedlevel trek contrast to the classic Everest Base Camp Trek. But if there is a lack of good preparation and bad physical fitness, you will feel very challenged on the journey.

So, you should train yourself by involving active activities like swimming, cycling, jogging, pull-ups, push-ups, going on shorter easy treks, etc., and many more so that your body can handle any sort of physical challenge and decrease quick fatigue in your body during this Everest short trekking.

i) Gadgets charging and Internet

To use internet services and charge your devices, you need to pay extra cash of RS 700 to RS 1000. Due to the higher altitudes, these services may not be accessiblein some places.

So, you should carry a power bank for charging and NTC SIMs for the internet. And, there are no available ATM services, so you need to carry enough cash to pay for extra expenses during this whole thrilling trip.

j) Permit

For the Short Everest Trek, you will need two important permits to continue this journey:

Sagarmatha National Park Permit: With this permission, you can visit the UNESCO-listed sites that are part of Sagarmatha National Park. This may be purchased in Kathmandu for RS 3000 or at the front gate of Monjo Park.

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit: This is only at Lukla that this Rs 2000 permit is accessible. It requires two passport-sized photos and a copy of your passport to get.

k) Transportation

We believe guests to be “Atithi Devo Bhava,” which means they are equal to God. As a result, we strive to provide you with the most comfortable and convenient services possible throughout your short Everest trek. On your second day of travel, you will take a tiny domestic airplane from Kathmandu or Ramechhap to Lukla.

Likewise, you will either fly back to Kathmandu City or Manthali Airport from Tenzing Hilliary Airport in Lukla. If we have to fly from Manthali, then we will drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap in peak season, which is also included in your package for transportation expenses.

We would drive you from the airport to 3-star hotelin Thamel, Kathmandu on the 1st day and drop you off at the airport on the final day via our private vehicle. If you want a private tour in Kathmandu Valley, we can also organize it for you for an additional fee. You can be well assured that all the transportation will be safe, which ensures your safety while traveling on this Short Everest Trek.

l) Travel Insurance

If you plan to travel to any part of the world, you need to have travel insurance. In the same manner, you don’t want any sort of serious issues when you plan for the Short Everest Trek, making yourself responsible to yourself for all evacuation costs and other expenses.

So, you need to have mandatory travel insurance so that all these evacuation costs and other unpredictable expenses can be covered easily. Your travel insurance should cover emergency and repatriation insurance and helicopter evacuation in case of emergency, including mountain rescue coverage.

Insurance will help during the risk of injuries like leg pain, acute mountain sickness, twisted ankles, and many more. However, no one expects to be injured while trekking, but insurance will keep you checked in case such scenarios occur. Insurance will also help you to be mentally strong while trekking when you are at peace of mind.

m) What to expect from this trip?

This Everest Trek Short is a special trip for people who want to visit the Khumbu area of Nepal, better known as the Everest Region, in a limited time. This trek, which can be done in just a week, is not as difficult physically as the classic Everest Base Camp hike yet it still provides a beautiful exploration of this area.

You will be going on a seven-day trek, during which time you will be treated to the breathtaking views of all the tallest peaks in the world from a distance such as Everest, Makalu, Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu. The trip is totally beautiful and peaceful with the Sherpa villages’ culture and traditions which are inspiring.

The Short Everest Trek is the greatest option for individuals seeking an exhilarating outdoor experience in Nepal, an amazing location for such adventures. In addition to offering, you a chance to take in breathtaking natural settings, the route walk introduces hikers to the many local cultures. As such, it will be an enjoyable journey that will also be physically demanding.

Your well-being and comfort while hiking remain our top priorities. The experienced and well-trained guides we have help us to implement a plan that is very organized and as such your trip is one of the safest and the most enjoyable. The right security measures and the best logistics equipment enable you to focus entirely on the trek without worrying about anything else.