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Everest view yoga trek is a superb combination of Everest trekking and yoga practice designed exclusively for spiritual travelers who love traveling and practicing yoga simultaneously. Witness Mount Everest and other gigantic mountains from a close distance while rejuvenating your body, mind and soul.
Everest yoga trekking begins like regular Everest trekking, flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and goes upward toward the Upper Khumbu region. From the moment you start your journey, your yoga session will follow together. As we travel via Phakding to Namche and ultimately to our highlight Tengboche, we will continue trekking along with regular yoga practice while also enjoying the grand views of the panoramic mountains. Viewing the majestic mountains and doing yoga plus meditation intensely, we will fly back to Kathmandu with the best memories made.
The yoga class will be held every morning and evening under the guidance of a professional instructor. Only vegan or ayurvedic meals are served, and the drinks will be herbal. You must let us know beforehand about other preferences. The Mount Everest yoga trek will become your lifetime memory and achievement.
Day 01: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2610m 3hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 02: Morning Yoga, trek to Namche Bazaar 3440m 5 hrs and Evening Meditation, BLD, Teahouse
Day 03: Morning Yoga, acclimatization in Namche Bazaar, hike to Everest view hotel 3900m 5hrs and Evening Meditation, BLD, Teahouse
Day 04: Morning Yoga, trek to Tengboche 3860m 5hrs, Evening Meditation, BLD, Teahouse
Day 05: Morning Yoga, trek to Monjo 2835m 5hrs, Evening Meditation, BLD, Teahouse
Day 06: Morning Yoga, trek back to Lukla 5hrs, Evening Meditation, BLD, Teahouse
Day 07: Yoga and meditation as usual. Fly back to Kathmandu, B.
Day 01: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2610m 3hrs, BLD, Teahouse
After early morning breakfast, we will get to the airport to have a scenic flight to the most adventurous airport in the lap of the Himalayas, LUKLA. This short flight is so breathtaking (as well as a bit thrilling) that you feel you are already at the destination, but “NO,” the journey has just begun. The beverages are waiting for you when you touch down so you can talk about how the short flight has blown your mind. As in all games, the first steps are easy, so we trek slowly toward Phakding village. Well, the journey to find yourself begins now.
Day 02: Morning Yoga, trek to Namche Bazaar 3440m 5 hrs and Evening Meditation, BLD, Teahouse
On this day we will enter the World Heritage-listed ‘Sagarmatha National Park’. The walk follows the DUDH KOSHI River upstream, and crossing several bridges time and again, we will climb to the last town in the region called Namche Bazaar. Pass through beautiful villages like Toktok, Monjo, Benkar and Jorsale. In the midway, after crossing the Hillary bridge in Larja Dobhan, you will see the first view of Mount Everest from Topdanda. We will take a short hike and explore around after arriving in Namche Bazaar.
Day 03: Morning Yoga, acclimatization in Namche Bazaar, hike to Everest view hotel 3900m 5hrs and Evening Meditation, BLD, Teahouse
Chilling day to enjoy the beautiful views of different mountain ranges. We will take a short uphill walk to the NATIONAL PARK HEADQUARTER, which is our magnificent viewpoint for Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kangtega, Kwangde, Khumbila, Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse & many more peaks. More excursions will be done, like hiking up to Syangboche airport, Everest view hotel, Khumjung and Khunde to enjoy the panoramic Khumbu Himalayas once again.
Day 04: Morning Yoga, trek to Tengboche 3860m 5hrs, Evening Meditation, BLD, Teahouse
We know you cannot wait to get closer to Mount Everest. What about taking the blessings from the HIGH LAMA (priest) for the remaining journey ahead? We can do it after arriving at Tengboche monastery, where the holy priest resides. Easy flat hill walk will be there for a couple of hours until Kyangjuma; then you go downhill long until Phunki Thanga. After your permit check and some rest, we take a steep ascent to Tengboche for 2 hours.
Day 05: Morning Yoga, trek to Monjo 2835m 5hrs, Evening Meditation, BLD, Teahouse
We repeat the morning yoga beneath the mighty Himalayas. It's time to retrace the way back, and you will spend the night in Monjo. We will once again come to the lower Dudh Koshi valley.
Day 06: Morning Yoga, trek back to Lukla 5hrs, Evening Meditation, BLD, Teahouse
On this easy hiking day toward Lukla, we shall rise with the warm sunrise and do regular yoga and meditation. It will be your final day in the mountains, so explore around town and celebrate the night.
Day 07: Yoga and meditation as usual. Fly back to Kathmandu, B.
Say goodbye to the Everest/Khumbu region from your heart which has given you the best memory. We go to the airport early morning, after breakfast. Another short and fascinating flight to get BACK TO KATHMANDU. We go to the hotel and gather around for the last time to bid goodbye to each other. End of the journey. Thank you and NAMASTE.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Everest View Yoga Trek departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group traveler if you wish to when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you, so you need to choose your own dates and packages when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations in trek
You will be staying in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best for the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on a twin-sharing basis, as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or a double bed, etc. There will be an extra charge for the single supplement.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Everest View Yoga Trek
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid altitude sickness and other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water at an extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staff of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours, so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have significant knowledge in climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours, can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone a lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and make your journey smooth and pleasant.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone does. Some of the things they tell you, might even be hard to find in the travel guidebooks. Depending upon the situation and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly, so he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexible and ready to accommodate your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gear they need, and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow a maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group, with fewer communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you comprehensive first aid medical kit bag and the professional team of guides and porters. We always communicate with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Everest View Yoga Trek.
Urgent point to Note
We always suggest you keep an extra one or two days in your trek since we are taking domestic flights from/to Lukla. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can change drastically, so your flight can be delayed or at worst, cancelled and postponed for the next day. Therefore, this goes to all the Everest trekkers that extra days are needed if you wish to take flights from/to Lukla.
How much does the Everest View Yoga Trek cost?
The cost of the Everest View Yoga Trek varies depending on the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, the more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will also differ with the accommodation choices and group sizes. Typically, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the costs and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only a service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staff plus trekking permits, and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Everest View Yoga Trek?
In Everest View Yoga Trek, we will provide you teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge, a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have some attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide European toilets these days, while Asian-style of toilets are available in every teahouse. Hot showers are available but at an extra cost. The same goes for hot drinking water since they use gas or solar to boil it. Sleeping blankets are usually provided, but we recommend you carry your sleeping bags for hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries, including towels.
What are the permits that I need for Everest View Yoga Trek?
For Everest View Yoga Trek, you will need to make two permits: Sagarmatha National Park Entrance fee {can be made in Nepal Tourism Board at Kathmandu or Monjo} and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee {obtained in Lukla}.
How does this tipping system in Nepal work, and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Everest View Yoga Trek however, tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staff in the fields, so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected. The amount of gratuities can be determined by you. Usually, a guide and a porter expect around $10 or more per day.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Everest View Yoga Trek?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Everest View Yoga Trek but by paying small amounts or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adaptor or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Everest View Yoga Trek?
Everest View Yoga Trek route has good mobile network coverage, thanks to Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shop in Kathmandu and use the mobile data on the trek.
WiFi is readily available on purchase in the Everest View Yoga Trek route. There are some internet cafes along the route where you can use WiFi to communicate with your loved ones which are comparatively cheaper than buying the WiFi packs. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive fast data coverage on the trek.
When is the best time to go for the Everest View yoga trip?
Everest View Yoga Trek can be done throughout the year. However on average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Everest Panorama View trip. Spring and Autumn are the Peak or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons, and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August}, and Winter {December, January and February} seasons, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer, and a peace lover, a less busy season can also be the right time to do Everest View Yoga Trek.
Do I have to worry about altitude sickness in Everest View Yoga Trek?
The itinerary of our Everest View Yoga Trek is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours. It has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact, can affect anyone regardless of age or fitness level, so it is crucial to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Everest View Yoga Trek.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Everest View Yoga Trek?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, the health and fitness of a person play a vital role. Suppose you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Everest View Yoga Trek is for you, but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining a high altitude of 3900 m above sea level, which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Regarding the fitness level required, Everest View Yoga Trek does not demand high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents, which means you need at least some practice before you start the trekking journey. If you do not have previous trekking experience, that’s fine, but obviously if you have previous experience, it will be a lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least a month before your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for Everest View Yoga Trek.
What food items or meals can I eat on Everest View Yoga Trek?
Only breakfast is included in Kathmandu, while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night, while lunch will be served en route to the next destination. There are varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and highly recommended food during the Everest View Yoga Trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, it means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pasta, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc., depending on availability. For the beverage, you can choose either warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For breakfast, you can order cereals, bread, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need travel insurance for Everest View Yoga Trek?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to the Everest region Therefore, before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings, and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out insurance which covers any medical risks up to 3800 meters and the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gear and equipment do I need to pack for Everest View Yoga Trek?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is also important for the successful trek to Everest region. Pack the right gear and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when doing Everest view yoga trek. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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