Everest Kongde Trek

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Country
Nepal

Duration
12 days

Maximum altitude
3880 m

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Moderate - Strenuous

Best Season
Autumn- Spring -Winter

Accomodation
Included

Meals
Excluded

Start/End Point
Kathmandu

Trek Overview

The Everest Kongde trek, which is known as the Kongde Hotel Super View Trek. It is the easiest and best way to see the spectacular panoramic view, including Mt. Everest. This is the easiest way to get a glimpse of the Everest region in a few days of trekking. The name itself is clear: you will observe an entire panoramic view from Konde to Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Everest, Taboche, Khumbi Yul Lha, Karyolung, and other neighboring mountains; it's just an easy hike.

The Everest Kongde trek starts with an exciting mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport. Lukla is the main gateway to the Khumbu region/Everest region. The trek starts from here with 4 hours of easy walking, and the first overnight stay, Phakding, comes. From here, you can have a great view of Thamserku and Kusum Kangru and a scenic view of the Sherpa village around Phakding. Trekking moves forward through the rhododendron forest and magnolia flower plants and arrives at Namche Bazaar, which is at an altitude of 3,440 meters. The next day you will have rest for acclimatization to the new climate, and of course you have a trip to Namche Bazaar.

The Everest-Kongde trek is the highest-altitude trek. Kongde is situated at 4,250 m and holds unparalleled views over the entire Everest range, including Mount Everest (8,848 m). You will be well rewarded after your eight-hour walk in, with majestic views of five of the world’s highest mountains: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Gyajung Khang (the highest under 8,000 m), and Ama Dablam. Combined with views of the spectacular Khumbu Valley and the Kongde Lake, you will not cease to be amazed.

The Everest Konde View Trek moves with suppleness, which gives maximum comfort with sufficient rest. With such suppleness, you will have the closest view of the top of the world, Mt. Everest. The Everest panorama view Kongde trek will inform you about the Everest people and their lifestyle and the famous Tibetan Buddhist monastery. You will also have a chance to meet Buddhist monks and observe the daily rituals in the monastery at Thame Monastery, which is the final destination of the trip. The Everest panorama view Kongde trek is built with a lot of flexibility for those who have the desire to see the ritual in the monastery as well as Everest within a short period of trekking time.

Trek Highlights

Experience that kind of thrilling mountain flight between Kathmandu and Lukla, which is like the gateway to Everest adventure, not just “a trip” but a proper experience.

Discover Namche Bazaar the legendary Sherpa capital, and a busy entrance to mighty Mount Everest where everything feels alive, and a little chaotic too.

Immerse in authentic Sherpa culture, plus the everyday traditional lifestyle in the charming village of Khumjung, it’s quiet but somehow full of stories.

See stunning panoramic vistas of Mount Everest and those majestic Himalayan peaks from scenic Syangboche, where the air feels clearer and the landscape looks unreal.

Enjoy a short trek that’s rewarding, and incredibly breathtaking views of the world’s highest mountains from start to finish.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu international airport. Transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.

Touching down in Kathmandu, take in that mountain air, as you go with taxi or shuttle toward your hotel—yeah, just breathe it in, the scenery is a bit wild, and the road feels almost surreal.

Day 2

Fly: Kathmandu to Lukla – 2840m. Trek to Phakding.

Fly over to Lukla at 2,840m, then trek down to Phakding which is at 2,610m. It takes about three hours of hiking, more or less, depending on how you pace.

Day 3

Trek to Namche Bazaar

Trek from Phakding uphill to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa hub, perched about 3,440 meters high and keep steady pace.

Day 4

Acclimatization. Day hiking Syangboche(4780m). Khumjung Village

You do an acclimatization walk up to Syangboche at 3,780m, then to Khumjung Village, 3,790m, and after that you kinda come back down to Namche.

Day 5

Namche Bazaar to Thame.

Walk 9 km to reach Thame from Namche Bazaar in 4-5 hours. Stay overnight at mountain lodge.

Day 6

Thame To Kongde Hotel.

So, trek about 7 km starting from Thame (3,800m) towards Kongde Hotel (4,250m), take it in roughly 4–5 hours, and yeah, try to keep it steady.

Day 7

Kongde – Summit Pharak Peak( 4900m).

Pharak Peak Hike (4,900m): Start from Kongde, hike for 5-6 hours each way. Sleep overnight at Kongde Hotel.

Day 8

Kongde – Summit Sherpa Peak( 5050m).

Kongde – Summit Sherpa Peak( 5050m). O/n at Konde hotel Yeti Mountain Home.

Day 9

Kongde hotel to Phakding(2610m).

Descend 15 km from Kongde Hotel (4,250m) to Phakding (2,610m) in 6–7 hours.

Day 10

Phakding to Lukla(2840m).

Trek 8 km from Phakding (2,610m) to Lukla (2,840m) in 3–4 hours.O/n at Phakding in Mountain Lodge.

Day 11

Fly back to Kathmandu(1400m).

You flew back from Lukla to Kathmandu, coming down to 1,400 meters , then sort of transferring comfortably over to our hotel.

Day 12

Departure.

Transfer to the Kathmandu international airport for final departure.

Package Price

Price Table

Travelers	1
Silver	USD 1395
Gold	USD 1635

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Silver Price - US$ 1395 Per Person (Twin sharing)

Price Includes

Airport to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
Two night accommodation in standard hotel at Kathmandu in BB Plan.
Three night accommodation at Konde hotel in Yeti Mountain Home in AP Plan.
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paper works and Sagramatha National Park entry permits fees
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Domestic flight both ways from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax
Domestic flight both ways from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax for Trekking guide

Price Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
International air fare
Travelers insurance
All Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
Six night accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trek
All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

Gold Price - US$ 1635 Per Person (Twin sharing)

Price Includes

Airport to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
Two night accommodation in standard hotel at Kathmandu in BB Plan.
Six night accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trek
Three night accommodation at Konde hotel in Yeti Mountain Home in AP Plan.
Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) a cup of tea /coffee with each meals during trekking
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paper works and Sagramatha National Park entry permits fees
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Domestic flight both ways from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax
Domestic flight both ways from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax for Trekking guide

Price Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
International air fare
Travelers insurance
All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

Detailed Itinerary

Extend Your Trip

Kathmandu valley sightseeing

Day yoga retreat tour

Elephant safari tour in Chitwan National Park

Day 2-3

Chitwan national park tour 2 nights 3 days

Trek FAQs

You don't need to carry all your stuff which is not required for trekking. You can be left at your hotel or Himalayan Smile Treks office in Kathmandu. Nearly all hotels have a luggage deposit but we do not store clients valuables in our office. Also the hotel you will provide locker their you can store your valuables things. After you come back from trekking, we handover your luggage and other stuff to you.

We assign one of our officers to look after you, who constantly stay in touch with you during your stay in Nepal. We give you his mobile number. Or you may directly contact to our office number also.

In fact you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking before you embark on journey.

If you're doing camping trek we offer standard meals as well as a vegetarian meal option. Just let us know if you want vegetarian meals when you book your trek. But we can't fulfill every trekkers requirement(i.e., dietary requirements or special meals ). Also tea house trekking you will get vegetarian meal. Please tell about your trekking guide about details of your food allergy.

If your solo trekkers we will provide you on single room in tea house. In peak season (October, November, December , March, April) you have to share room with a member of the same sex but it is rarely.

You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package.

Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m.

To some trekkers when they go over 3000 m they may feel some affect of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly a light headed which is fairly common. Sometime they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. In such case our guide who is experienced in first aid treatment and high altitude sickness will advise you about any health requirements and also treat you. Altitude sickness is dangerous but it can be avoidable. If your follow a few simple rules you will not suffer from altitude sickness. Rules are trek slowly with your guide, drink at least two liters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks), If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your guide and rest immediately. Lie down, drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are okay, and do not go down alone. For further information of altitude sickness

You must disclose at the time of booking any medical condition that could affect your ability to do the Himalaya trekking. The Himalayan Smile Treks advise to do trek who has with heart conditions, knee problems, severe asthma or pregnant should not participate in the trek. The Himalayan Smile Treks could not be responsible in Himalaya trekking due to the lack of the medical facilities any problems due to your special dietary requirements or medical condition

There is no government restriction on the age limit for the Nepal trekking. If the trekkers children under the age of 8 years old and adults over 70 years old. The Himalayan Smile Treks recommend to hire an extra porter(our package price including one porter for two people).

In our trek packages one porter is including for two people. The one porter can carry 20-25 kg your luggage( per person 12 KG). If you're interested to hire extra porter we will recommend to hire in Lukla for Everest base camp trek. The porter cost approximately USD 15. If you want to hire a porter then please let us know at the time you make your trek booking. After Lukla it is very difficult to get porter. if your hire porter above the Lukla or Namche bazaar the porter cost USD 20 to 30 but they cannot always be reliable.

As general rule, it is hot enough during the days to wear an open-neck shirt with shorts and you will not be cold. During the evening, it gets cold so, long trousers and a warm jersey is essential.

Please consult your local doctor and follow his advice. However, if you are taking any particular medicines, it would be best to bring them with you.

There are trekking shops at Thamel, in Kathmandu, where you can easily rent or buy items like sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks, rucksacks, duffel bags and other equipments on reasonable price.

We will recommend you to rent or buy sleeping bags as low as -30 °C. This temperature is suitable for Everest base camp trekking(above 4000m). We will suggest to buy /rent sleeping bags and so you can try it out. Also you can rent /buy sleeping bag in Kathmandu trekking store.

If you are flying from a remote mountain airstrip like Lukla, Jomsom, Simikot, Taplejung and Dolpo, you should keep at least two spare days before your departure for home.

Trekking areas like Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, all most tea houses/ mountain lodges have telephone facilities. From there you can make international calls to your home and friends staying any part of the world.

Nepal is absolutely safe country to travel. Our staffs do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safety of the trekkers. Before 2006 when Maoist movement was going on, there was a kind of fear in few trekking destinations. But today they have also come to peaceful political stream. So there is no more any fear and need to give donation for any party.

We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of trekking, high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism. Remember that trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics. About porters, they carry your luggage. They are also local citizens. Normally one porter carries 20 to 25 kg of stuff. Normally we provide one porter for every two trekkers

Our group size is minimum 2 and maximum 12 however we will start trek from One people. We can organize trek according to customer requested date.

In Everest region trekking we offer you accommodation in tea house (mountain lodge). A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Around 5000 m trekking you don't need crampons but if you're going cross the high pass like Larkya la pass(5,235 m), Throng la Pass(5216 m) and Cho La Pass( 5,420 m) it is recommended. We will provide clean sleeping bag during the trekking.

Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility. Many of them also available hot water for shower. The hot shower is bucket shower(not running hot shower) except Namche bazaar. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets can be either squat type of the western version.

In tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. In tea house your will get vegetarian food. Also we will recommend to eat Vegetarian food. Also in tea house has western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants

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