What is the best season for the Everest View hiking vacation?
With the best seasons for the Everest View trek package being either spring (March to May) or autumn (September to December), this amazing trek in Everest is all about clear and pristine views of the Nepalese Himalayas. Having lesser elevation than the longer Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal, this incredible trek takes you also into the Sagarmatha National Park. During autumn and spring, the views will be absolutely stunning and give your trek with Alpine Eco Trek an even better experience.
Do you want to do the Everest View tour package during autumn or fall?
The trek during autumn or the fall is strongly recommended. With May being the peak season for Everest summiteers this time the trails will be more open and the guesthouses more available. The skies are blue and the viewpoints during the trek provide excellent panoramic views.
How difficult is the Everest View family trek in Nepal?
This incredible trek in Nepal is absolutely not difficult. As a short trek in Nepal, Alpine Eco Trek recommends this trek for families with kids and senior citizens. With a few steep climbs and adventurous river crossings, even novice trekkers can fully enjoy this amazing short trek in Nepal. We do take precautions against Acute Mountain Sickness and make sure to trek at everyone’s pace.
What type of fitness do I require for the Everest View trekking tour?
As the trek is short and easy, we are trekking in the Himalayas and having a good fitness level will only improve your experience during the Everest View walking tour. It is advised to do practice some stamina training and perhaps higher altitude exercises. This can be done by joining a gym or home fitness, morning or evening runs and short hikes uphill.
What is our accommodation during the Everest View hotel tour?
Every trekking experience is also graded on how your overnight stay is during the trek. As for our accommodation during the trek with Alpine Eco Trek, we stay two days in Kathmandu the capital of Nepal and during the trek we overnight in the local guesthouses.
In Kathmandu:
During your stay in Kathmandu, Thamel has some of the best options. Also called Backpacker’s Alley this amazing area has access to countless trekking equipment and handicraft shops, cozy restaurants and comfortable hotels. With options from low-budget lodges to even five-star category resorts, we are sure to book you the best rooms available as per your budget.
During the Trek:
Trekking in the Everest region of Nepal doesn’t mean going on a luxury trip. We are trekking in remote areas without road access and overnight at the local guesthouses. This provides sustainability to the various towns and helps to further improve the trekking trails in the Everest region. The guesthouses during the Everest View trek are comfortable as well as facilitated with attached bathrooms, shower facility, neat and clean bedsheets, pillow cover and well-managed bed with warm blankets and internet WIFI connections facilities. Most activity goes on in the dining hall wherein the cold season heaters are placed.
What type of meals can I expect during the Everest View holiday tour?
While doing the trek some incredible meals can be tasted in the local guest houses. As we head towards Namche Bazaar the Sherpa culture can be seen in the many delicious dishes. During the trekking part of this package, we do include an All-In plan with breakfast and dinner served at the guesthouse and lunch packed for on the way. In Kathmandu, we book on a Bed and Breakfast plan so you can enjoy the various restaurants and have a different experience.
Do I require travel insurance for the Everest View trekking vacation?
Like any other trek, it is required to have travel insurance for the Everest View hiking package. With your safety our main priority we do advise all of our trekkers to make sure to take a policy that covers helicopter rescue. The trek is not a dangerous trek but accidents can happen and in case of an emergency evacuation helicopter is the only way. Always leave a copy of your insurance with a family member and at our trekking office. Nepal does not yet offer travel insurance from foreign nationals but this can easily be acquired in your own respective country or via reliable online travel insurance sellers.
What is the normal group size during the Everest View travel package?
Although the trek is a short and easy trek in Nepal our group sizes go up to 20 trekkers. As we say smaller groups, better service at Alpine Eco Trek we focus on a great service during any type of trek in Nepal. By organizing private or group treks up to 20 persons we can divide our attention to everybody’s needs during the trek.
Private Trips or Group Joining
Don’t know the difference between Private Trips or Group Joining? Well if you want to travel with only you’re booked persons then we do advise you to choose the Private option. Do you want to be a part of a group of 20 and meet other trekkers from around the world? In that case, Group Joining is for you. How does it work? Have a look at our fixed departures and group availability during your booking. For any specified groups such as all girls or all boys groups, we do ask you to leave us a message during your booking so we can properly organize this for you.
How is a trekking day of the Everest View tour filled?
A trekking day of the trek is mostly filled with beautiful jungle trails, suspension bridge crossings, and amazing river trails. During the trek, we enter the Sagarmatha National Park, that’s the Everest National Park. We start trekking from the morning at around 8 AM and until the late afternoon at around 3 PM and with just a couple of trekking days we have more time to enjoy the stunning views along the way and at our destinations.
What type of guide do I require during the Everest View family tour?
A guide is required for trekking in Nepal, this has to do with safety. So what type of guide do you require during the trek? Alpine Eco Trek has well-experienced and government-licensed guides. These Himalayan masters know every nook and cranny of the region and will guide you safely through the Nepalese Himalayas. Speaking fluent English, they are sure to give you all the information you want during this incredible trek in Nepal.
What type of equipment do I need for the Everest View hiking package?
The type of equipment that you need for the trek is simple basic trekking equipment. We do recommend bringing at least a water bottle to prevent plastic pollution and a sleeping bag as extra comfort during your stay in the guesthouses. For novice trekkers, the use of trekking sticks is also recommended. Depending on what season you want to do this trek, good raingear or winter gear is also advised. Of course, don’t forget your cameras to capture this amazing trek in Nepal with Alpine Eco Trek. Please find a packing list for the Everest View holiday here.
Lukla Airport (aka Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Airport), located on an enormous valley is bounded by high mountains. Due to this reason, the arrival and the taking off from Lukla are technical and difficult most of the time. The weather here is unpredictable and changes every next hour which causes flight delays or cancellations.
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