Trip Highlights
  • Nepal’s finest hiking trail is for novice trekkers.
  • Beginning and end trip flight from Lukla
  • Renowned Tengboche monastery
  • Hiking track across the valley in Sagarmatha National Park, Sherpa Village.
  • Get to know Sherpa’s Lifestyle, culture, festival
  • Trek to the beautiful Monjo and Namche Bazaar
  • Scrutinize to the Khumbu Village

Kongde Yeti Trail Trek 2022-2023 is a moderately unique trekking adventure in the Everest region that excites you as you move towards Kongde Yeti Trail Altitude. As its wondrous name suggests, it was named after wild ‘yeti’ which is believed to have roamed around in the main Valley of Thame and the myth still prevails in the Himalayan stories. However, the Kongde Yeti Trail trip 2022 is surely surreal as we walk on the Himalayan land which was once believed to be the path of the yetis while following the well-planned 8 Days Kongde Yeti Trail Trek Itinerary 2023.

Well known for being a home to world-renowned mountaineers and even the legendary Yeti, Kongde Yeti Trail Trek is indeed a dream come true adventure for its seekers and enthusiastic nomads.

Mysterious Everest Kongde Yeti Trail Hike

Throughout the Yeti Trail Trekking Journey, you can look into the hidden valleys of Everest with the beautiful insight of all the major peaks of the Khumbu Valley which steps you from the height of 3,300 meters to 8,848 meters. You will have to be willing to walk up some steep inclines at certain points within this Everest Kongde Yeti Trail Trekking although this trek is known to be gentle by the Himalayan Standards. On this trekking adventure, you will be amazed by the atmosphere of obsolete mountain cultures while getting the look of a global climbing hotspot and other finest aspects of this deservedly famous region. The adventurous journey is as unique and astounding as its name which has a lot of mysterious wonders to offer to its visitors. You will be beautifully surprised in each step of the extraordinary Kongde Yeti Trail Hike which is wonderfully formed by Mother Nature of Everest. The amazing journey can also be connected with the Everest Thame Trek.

The Offers of Kongde Yeti Trail Trek Package

We initiate and bring our Kongde Yeti Trail Trek Package in motion with a scenic flight of 45 minutes leading from Kathmandu to Lukla. After we reach Lukla on the same day we trek towards the Monjo with the help of our professional guide and our Kongde Yeti Trail Route Map. As we walk along the bank of the Dudh. Koshi River, we reach Monjo. Enclosed by mountain peaks above 6000m, Monjo is a triangular shape village which is specified by the rugged landscape of mountains, glacial ridges including hanging valleys. Eventually, we go across the suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi River and reach the Jorsale Village and then to the Namche Bazaar which is the open door to the Everest Base Camp and the asset of the Khumbu region. Then we head west to the mystical Sherpa Village of Thame. Thame being one of the major attractions of this amazing Trail trek, till date is the trading place between Nepal and Tibet.

The Wonders of Kongde Yeti Trail Tour in Nepal

The other main enticement of this Kongde Yeti Trail Trek Nepal is Kongde where one would be under a spell by the views of the grandest Mountains which surround the valleys that Kongde offers. The Kongde Yeti Trek Route then prolongs to the Sherpa village at Thame through the pine forest. Kongde is renowned as the heaven for nature explorers. We will stay two days at Kongde as we explore the diverse scenery that includes day hikes up to FarakRi where you can see the peculiar views of Cho Oyu and Makalu of 8000 peaks known for two great adventures like Cho-Oyu Expedition and the great Makalu Expedition. Two nights spent in Kongde is a lifetime experience. The track recollects back to Lukla via Namche and Phakding. A next day flight will take us back to where it all started.

Attractions of Kongde Yeti Trail Hiking

On the other hand, the most distinguished snow peaks of these regions are Mt. Everest 8,848 m, Kala Pattar 6,685 m, Lhotse 8,501 m, Cho Oyu 8,189 m, Ama Dablam 6,856 m, Pumori 7,145 m, Gyachung Khang 7,952 m, Island Peak 6,185 m, Nuptse 7,896 m, Lhotse Shar 8,383 m, Thamserku 6,808 m, Kangtega 6,685 m, Makalu 8,463 m, Mera peak 6,461 m and Kongde 6,011 m. The attractions of Kongde Yeti Trail Hiking will make sure that your heart and soul remain focused on the shining beauty they have to offer. If you are someone who is looking for peace of soul, mind, and eyes, then Hiking Kongde Yeti Trail is definitely for you.

Best Kongde Yeti Trail Trek Season

We assure you that this journey will give you unforgettable blissful memories of a lifetime if undertaken in the right season of trekking. So it is indeed a great decision to undertake this amazing and incredible adventure during the most refreshing season which is the Kongde Yeti Trail Trek Season. The seasons which are best for this trekking venture are the season of Spring and Autumn. These seasons favor months like February, March, April, May, September, October, November, and December. However, you can still choose to experience Trekking Kongde Yeti Trail in the seasons of monsoon and winter.

Kongde Yeti Trail Trek Difficulty Level

The Kongde Yeti Trail Trek Difficulty Level can be regarded as moderate since even after possessing challenges, a non-experienced trekker can also accomplish this journey to the Kongde of Everest. Kongde Yeti Trail Trek is a great way of experiencing Everest amidst the beauty of the Himalayan thrills. Any nomad having the will and energy to attempt the trek can certainly accomplish the trekking adventure and create memories of lifetimes.

Why Choose Nepal Nomad for Kongde Yeti Trail Trekking

We at Nepal Nomad are always available to help you with any adventure you want to go after and fulfill your dreams regarding it like it has been doing for more than a decade. We have been helping many nomads in achieving their adventurous dreams in the Himalayan land for more than a decade and nothing more could bring us satisfaction than seeing a fellow nomad's dream come true. Our professional, experienced team of guides, porters, and mountaineers who are well-trained regarding map-reading, evacuations, and first-aid, are ever ready to assist you in your phenomenal journey. It’d absolutely be an honor. We are even eager to prepare a customized Kongde Yeti Trail Trek Departure for you who will be in accordance with your time and flexibility. Nepal Nomad’s foremost priority will always be and has always been your satisfaction, security, and safety. We do not compromise in any form on that matter.

Itinerary

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The starting point of the trek is the Lukla. So, we shall take an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla 2800m. This will be a short flight but definitely a scenic one as you will be flying amidst the great Himalayas in a Twin Otter airplane. We land on the 30-degree runaway to Lukla as we hem through the narrow gorges and contour some amazing scenery. Then you will be introduced to our trekking crew as we have a short tea break. En route to Phakding, we pass through many shops and small villages along the gorgeous path. As we walk through the exuberant vegetation with the vegetation such as potatoes, Pak Choy, and the cauliflower growing in the pine forests, hamlets and crop fields and blossoms of the trees. 

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Phakding
  • Altitude: 2800m

Namche Bazaar is the heart of the Sherpas and is located in the Khumbu region. Namche is filled with hundreds of crowded bhattis, lodges, stores, and banks which are situated in the horseshoe-shaped flank. Every Saturday, they have a bazaar in the highland of the right side in the village entrance. After early morning breakfast, we head to Namche Hill above. We will reach Sagarmatha National Park before we cross the bridges and our trekking permits will be checked. Then at the boundary of the National park, we head downwards to the suspension bridge- Koshi River. The walk is enjoyable with a few ups and downs. We will get to see the first glimpse of the great Mt. Everest if the weather is clear on this day. As we further proceed to our trek, we will walk along the twisting uphill path to the Namche Bazaar with the splendid apex and on the back to itsother sister peaks towards the east with Kusum Kanguru. As we ascend higher the closer view of Taboche Peak, Lhotse, and Mt. Everest can be seen on the way to Namche. Finally, we arrive at the colorful houses called Namche Bazaar at the main gate of the Khumbu Region. Just like the mountains which tower above this bowl-shaped town, the fusion of Sherpa and Tibetan culture surrounds you and gives you the genuine sense of the Himalayas as we stay overnight at the Lodge.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazaar
  • Altitude: 3446m

We roam round the Khumjung Village which is also a Sherpa Community. A monastery in Khumjung which displays the scalps that comes from Yeti. To enter the monastery you have to pay USD5 or equivalent to it. All the modern communication such as mobile, internet and landline phones can be found in the village. From Namche, the village is about an hour walk; it is also the reminiscent of an ancient Greek amphitheater and is carved into the village side. Khumjung is also known as a hidden village. For the directions to get into the Guru Rinpoche’s cave while at Gompa. You can see theMarvelous view of the Ama dablam, Kwangde, Lhotse, Everest, Nuptse, Thamserku and other peaks. Afterwards, we return to Namche for an overnight stay.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Khumbu Village
  • Altitude: 3300m

On day six, after an early breakfast we headdownwards to Sanasa where local Sherpa people sell the Tibetan goods as we transcend by several village and tea shops. Today path tenders toward the beautiful view of Kongde Ri. At nuns monastery we will stop for lunch and then walk toward the village of Samden where we walk down the bridge crossing Bhote Koshi River. We then climb towards Thame which is a small Sherpa Village close to the border of Tibet. This place is also the home of the title holder lady “The Snow Leopard” as she holds the record for scaling Mt. Everest ten times without oxygen.Namche we trek towards Thame which is our designation for today. You will move through Sherpa house, small village and walk through astonishing rhododendron forest and pine. This track with entrance to the Tibet and surpasses near Cho Oyu (8012m) climbed in 1954.It is also an ancient route where Sherpa migrated from eastern Tibet 800 years ago. Then the track goes 

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Thame
  • Altitude: 3820m

After Thame, an early morning trek to the Kongde takes about 7 to 8 hours from Thame. As it is the lengthy and hardest trekking of the day. The trail lowers to the west bank of Bhote Koshi, passing by the KBC power house. Then we reach Pare through rhododendron, bamboo and pine forest with the amazing views of the mighty Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Mt. Everest, Kusum Kanguru. The path is insane and then as we climb above the river valley, it offers an amazing view of Namche Bazaar. The route is recently maintained and is known for the traditional route into Khumbu in 1950. As we arrive to Kongde, we take some rest and spend overnight here.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Kongde
  • Altitude: 4250 m

On the eight day of the hike, we will become one with the panoramic view of World’s highest mountain as we hike exploring and walking around Kongde. As we ascent upward to FarakRi, the entire Panoramic View of the entire Khumbu Valley can be seen including peaks like Ama Dablam, Mt Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Thamserku and many other peaks. Enchantment view of Namche, Tengboche Monastry and Khumjung Village can also be seen where the entire view of Solukhumbu ranges.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Kongde
  • Altitude: 4250 m

After we have an early breakfast at Kongde we start our last day trek. We stoop downwards to Phakding with the amazing views of Himalayan Thar, Phakding Valley and Mt. Thamserku (6623 m).After we descend with the narrow path of rocks, we reach TokTok village. The path is easy considering the steep areas and we can enjoy at our own pace with the sight of mountains and the Sherpa Village. Then we will have lunch near Phakding and reach at Lukla. Afterward, we check into the hotel at Lukla and spend overnight.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Lukla
  • Altitude: 2840m

As wind can create problem to fly the aircraft in the afternoon, flights are scheduled in the morning. Flights can be delayed depending upon the weather situation which is beyond our control. After the long mountain journey, we fly back to Kathmandu and stay overnight.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300m

What's Included

  • Meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
  • All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
  • Local flights from Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu.
  • National park entrance fees, trekking permits accommodation in twin sharing local basis lodges or best available places, guide and porters-salary, insurance, food, accommodations.
  • Basic first aid kit carried by your guide.
  • None of the single supplements is required in Kathmandu or in the mountain.
  • Arrival Airport picks up and departure drop.
  • Food and accommodation (Kathmandu) - lunch and dinner, International flights from your home to home.
  • Airport taxes, car, taxi or van, Visa fees.
  • Medical examination (if required) and vaccination costs.
  • Own expenditure(personal), .all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain, mineral water, sweet deserts, we recommend bringing .water purifier and neutralizer tabulates to reduce your cost of traveling and to become a responsible traveler.
  • Drinks or meals except for 3 meals or not specified in the itinerary, Personal clothing, and equipment, Travel insurance, Optional trips. Tipping in general for trek crew (driver, trek guide and porter-tipping is not mandatory but expected).
  • Charges sustained as a result of delays beyond Nepal Nomad's control. Anything not specified in the Cost Includes section.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Experience and Insurance required for joining KongdeYetil Trail Trek Package

The enthusiast should be in fit conditions, whether physically or mentally, in order to attain this Kongde Yeti Trail Trek. And it will be even amazing if you have past experiences on long walks or hikes or treks. And in case of Insurance; Nepal Nomad kindly requires you to be properly insured in all three aspects which are: medical, trip cancellations, and Emergency rescue evacuations.

Pre-Trip Meeting before heading for Kongde Yeti Trail Hike

It’s a way of connecting properly with the team members and you. A pre-trip meeting is a way of assuring both parties that things are going alright and as per the plan which will be held between the first and second day of the trek before we head for the actual plan.

A typical day in the journey of Kongde yeti trails

Your normal trekking day begins with a breakfast and it usually begins very early in the morning as per nature and the period of the day’s walks. We will leave one accommodation to reach another and it will mostly keep on changing except for the rest day. We have lunch in the middle of the day and in the middle of our trek usually. Then in the afternoon, we reach and stay at our respective lodges or hotels or tea houses until the next morning.

Accommodation and meals in Kongde Yeti Trail Trekking

In the Himalayan sections, usually, the condition of accommodations will be very tight which means limited access. So you are humbly requested to remain prepared for adjustments and some little compromises with bathroom facilities and shower as they are usually on a shared basis whereas shower access is very tough at times. Fireplaces in the lodges will keep you cozy and comfortable.

Similarly, 3 meals will be taken care of on a daily and full board basis as per your suiting taste and on the basis of what seems to available in the lodge. The three meals will be Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner accompanied with tea or coffee.

Altitude Sickness in the Kondge Yeti Trail Trekking Trip

We try our utmost to not be caught by altitude sickness through the acclimatization process at various times and spots. We will be taking necessary measures like exercise and acclimatization. So there won’t be much risk of altitude sickness. But we must acknowledge the different stages of Altitude sickness like Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE). However, if one shows symptoms of it then they are headed towards the safer place that is the lower altitude. If it’s an emergency and needs serious medical attention, then evacuation is done.