3860m (Everest View Point)
- 1 day flight and drive
- 4 days trek
- March , April, May
- October ,November, December
- 4 Dinners
- 4 Lunches
- 5 Breakfasts
- 4 nights in Lodge
- Domestic flight (KTM-Lukla-KTM)
- share vehicle (Transportation)
Everest View Trek Overview
5 Days Everest view trek is one of the best short treks of the Khumbu region. This trek is an ideal choice for those who love trekking in the Himalayas but lacks time to complete it. Moderately tricky and packed with Natural, cultural, and scenic goodness, this trek is the best way to explore the shades of the Everest. Experience world adventurous Lukla airport, Sherpa Capital Namche Bazar ,Everest View Point and Khumjung village beautiful places. The best view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Kangeta, Thamserku, Kongde and other views. Sherpa culture and life style, Buddhist mane walls, stupas, Chhorten , Monasteries and flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National park.
Highlight of Everest View Trek
- An adventurous flight experience to Tenzing Hillary Lukla airport.
- Lukla, gateway to Everest Region or Khumbu
- Sagarmatha National park entry point Jorsalle
- The Sherpa Capital Namche Bazar a beautiful view of Konde, Kangtega, Thamserku and other peaks.
- Syangboche, Panorama view Point including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and the other peaks.
- Lukla, Chheplung, Ghat, Phakding, Manjo, Namche Bazar, Khumjung villages.
- Sherpa hospitality, life style, culture, festival etc.
- Wild animal like Musk Deer, Himalayan Thar, Birds, flowers and many suspension bridges
- Buddhist mane walls, Matra written in stone, Stupas, chhortens, Manasteries during the trek.
Everest View Trek Details
5 Days Everest View Trek starts at the Lukla (2828m/9278 feet) and passes through several Sherpa villages like Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Khumjung village, Khunde village, and many other small villages. From every village incredible mountain views can be seen. Nepal is known as the country of Mt. Everest and everyone may have such a desire to see this highest mountain in the world. This trekking is not only popular for the highest mountain. This trek also provides the warm hospitality of Sherpa people, so one can experience Sherpa culture, a way of living style, visit monasteries, and wild animals, and enjoy the mountain views of snow-capped peaks.
From Namche Bazaar a short walk uphill to a magnificent spot (Everest View Hotel) with spectacular of the surrounding snow-capped giants including Mt. Everest and the valleys below. The Khumjung is a wonderful village with a background glance of the high mountains. The view from this spot, seen to best advantage in the morning, is a thrilling and stunning view of Everest (8848m/29029 feet), Lhotse, Amadablam, Nuptse, Thamserku, Kangtega, Kusum Kangaru, Malanphulan, Ombigaichan, Tawoche, and others mountains. After all, we trek back to Lukla. Everest View Trek can be done in 5Days.
Optional to extend this trek to Tengboche Monastery (3867m/ 12687 feet) which is surrounded by rhododendrons forest in additional 2 days. Tengboche Monastery is one of the biggest monasteries in the Khumbu area. The monastery is structurally located on a ridge top with commanding views of the Everest landscape. Tengboche Monastery (3860m.) is the spiritual center for Sherpas, where about 40 Tibetan Buddhist monks are in residence.
Everest View Trek in 5 Days
Everest View Trek will take you the same way to Namche and Everest View Hotel and you will continue to Khumjung village. Khumjung is a beautiful Sherpa village where you have an opportunity to see Yeti scalp at the monastery and Himalayas view.
Where is the best view of Everest?
This is the Everest short trek which is the best way to see Mount Everest. You will have 2 nice spots to see Mount Everest in this trek. The first view, you will see before Namche Bazar. Everest View Hotel or Syangboche is the second-best point to see Mount Everest. If you extend this to Tengboche Monastery, you have chance to see Everest on the trail from Namche to Kyangjuma is the third spot. And Tengboche is the fourth spot to see Mount Everest.
How difficult is the Everest trek?
The highest point of this trek is Everest View Point (3860m). We give this trek grade 2. Grade 1 is the easiest and grade 5 is the hardest trek.
Can a beginner do Everest View Trek?
This trek is perfect for beginner trekkers. You do not need any trekking experience and physical fitness to do this trek.
Everest short trek
If you are looking for a short trek in the Everest region, the Everest View trek is the one for you. You can do this trek for 5 days. This is the shortest trek to see Mount Everest.
Helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp from Namche Bazaar
You can combine Everest View Trek with a Helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp from Namche Bazaar. Many trekkers desire to see the Himalayas closely in the Everest region but are not physically fit. You have the option to do an Everest View Trek with a Helicopter flight around Everest Base Camp and valley. You will have a great chance to see Mt. Everest and other Himalayas closely.
Note: Due to the air traffic in Kathmandu Airport, All the flights will be operating from Ramechhap to Lukla and Lukla to Ramechhap in the peak season from March, April, May, and October and November. At other times of the year, you will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu.
Everest View Trek Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu - fly to Lukla (2840m) - Phakding (2610m, 8km or 3hours walk).
Day 02: Phakding - Monjo- Namche Bazaar (3441m, 11km or 5-6 hours walk).
Day 03: Hike to Everest View Point or Everest View Hotel, the best view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayas view; trek down to Khumjung village, after lunch, trek down to Namche.
Day 04: Trek Namche – Lukla (2840m, 19km or 6-7 hours walking)
Day 05: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Everest View Trek Details Itinerary
Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding
2610m, Phakding 35 minutes flight, 8km or 3 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
The first day of our Everest View Trek will take us from Kathmandu to Lukla on a magnificent scenic flight. You will board the plane early morning and witness some of the best mountain views. After about 40 minutes of adventurous flight, you will land in Lukla. Keep in mind in April, May, October, and November, due to many international flights in Kathmandu, the flight to Lukla will be redirected from Ramechhap, so you have to drive to Ramehchhap from Kathmandu and board the flight to Lukla. After landing in Lukla, you have to trek for 3 hours, where you will stay overnight in a lodge.
Phadking - Namche
3440m, Namche 11km or 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
The second day of your trek begins with the breakfast in Phakding. After breakfast, we start the gradual ascent towards Jorsale. You will be trekking from the bank of the DudhKoshi River. The walk continues steeply towards the Namche Bazaar, but the trails are beautiful, so you can enjoy them and soak them towards the Sherpa Capital. As soon as you reach the Namche Bazaar, you will be welcomed by the stunning views of Mount Everest. It takes about 4-5 hours to reach Namche Bazaar, where you will stay overnight.
Namche - Everest view Hotel-Khumjung village and back to Namche
3880m, Everest View Hotel 2 -3 hour walk B,L,D Lodge
We will have breakfast at Namche Bazaar's lodge at the beginning of the third day. Now, we will immediately start trekking towards Syangboche. Today, we will go towards Everest View Hotel, the trek's end goal. The climb from the Namche Bazaar to Everest View Hotel takes about 2 hours, but if you decide to climb slowly and visit the National Park Museum, it takes about 3 hours. Once you leave all the ridge behind and reach the Hotel Everest View, you will see some of the best views of Mount Everest and other mountains. It is often considered the best place to click mountain views. You can spend some hours in the hotel and enjoy a delicious honey lemon drink, and then you will descend to Khumjung Village. Explore the Khumjung village and return to Namche for an overnight stay.
Trek Namche – Lukla
2840m, 19km or 6-7 hours walking B,L,D Lodge
On the fourth day of your trek, you will start retracing your steps and descending the trail. From Namche, you will drop down the ridges trails and again fill in some of the best mountain views. As the path goes downhill, you trek faster than when climbing the ascents. After about 6-7 hours of trek, you will reach Lukla. Unlike staying in Phakdin, you will reach Lukla in time and can stay overnight here, celebrating the trip's success with your crew.
Fly back to Kathmandu
45min flight B,L,D Lodge
We get up early in the morning and freshen up. After that, we had breakfast at the lodge and then went to the airport for a pleasant and safe flight to Kathmandu. It is about 35 minutes. We will drive to the hotel as soon as we arrive at Kathmandu airport. Check-in at the hotel in Kathmandu, and you will have activities for the rest of the day.
Note: All the flight operates from Ramechhap - to Lukla - to Ramechhap in April, May, October, and November.
Optional: For flexibility, you may book your accommodations and lodges at a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu, and you can stay more than one night in Kathmandu before and after the trek at your preferred place.
Whats Included?
- Pick-up and drop-off service at Trivuwan Domestic Airport in Kathmandu by private Car/Van/Bus.
- Sagarmatha National park fees and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance fee.
- Kathmandu - Lukla -Kathmandu by flight with departure tax.
- All the meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with Lodge accommodation during the trek.
- One English speaking government certificate holder trekking guide.
- Guide : all the meals, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, flight ticket. etc.
- First Aids Kid.
- Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (we use every day to check your oxygen level and pulse in your body to avoid the high risk ).
- Himalaya Trip T-shirt.
- Fresh seasonal fruit such as Apple and pomegranates etc.
- All the official charge and 13% government VAT.
Whats not Included?
- International airfare and visa fee (15 Days for USD$30 and 30 Days for USD$50).
- Hotel and meals in Kathmandu.
- All the drinks like tea, coffee, coke, Fanta, mineral water, juice, beer etc.
- Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue.
- Hot shower, battery charge, boiled water, and your trekking gears.
- Tips for guide.
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Belinda & James
Australian,
October 2023
Everest View Trek Experience
Thanks very much for the trek to Everest View Trek! It was very enjoyable & rewarding time. Also we would like thank the team of Jayandra + Dil who would not be able to finish without them!! Even with the extreme weather the team adjusted our tour on the spot with no problems. We will be back to complete the 3 high passes!!!
Australian, October 2023
Everest View Trek Info
Do You Have A Packing List For The Trek ?
This is short and easy trek in Everest Region. You do not need any special gears.
I recommend you , Hiking shoes, Trousers, Socks ,warm jacket, T-shirts (two or three) and long sleeved shirt, Sunscreen (SPF 20+) , Sleeping bag, Back pack, Torch (flashlight), Camera, memory card and battery charger( spare batteries) ,Quick- drying towel, gloves, thermal under wear, toilet paper, water bottle, warm hat, sun glass etc.
What Kind Of Foods Do We Expect During The Trek ?
The Lodges have Menu; you will have your own choice. The foods are hygienic. But it is not like cities foods. Non-veg food are not recommend. It is not hygienic.
- Breakfast: Simple Breakfast (Eggs any item , toast or Gurung or Tibetan Bread, Pancake, Muesli, Oat Porridge etc.)
- Lunch: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Pizza, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
- Dinner: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy or pickle), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Pizza, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
- Dessert: Fresh Fruit (Apple, orange, pomegranates, Banana with any seasonal fruit) serve as sweet dessert.
Note: All the drinks soft, hot, hard drinks are not included.
When Is The Best Time To Do This Trek?
We organize this trek every day in whole year. But if you are planning to do this trek at the best time. We recommend you following time.
- Winter (December – February): This is coldest time of the year. It is still possible to do this trek.
- Spring (March – May): This is best time to trek on Everest View Trek. You will have wonderful weather with warm temperature. You will also have chances to see the Rhododendron flowers.
- Summer (June – August): This is monsoon in Nepal. There is chances of raining every day and it will be cloudy. There is high chances to cancel the flight. The rain poncho or rain jacket is needed.
- Autumn (September – November): This is another best time to do this trek. After the raining season. It will be fresh and clear weather will be appear. It will be warm temperature.
Everest View Trek FAQs
If you are willing to see Everest without trekking, you may choose Mountain flight or Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour.
If you are beginner, you may go up to Everest View Point 3860m or Tengboche Monastery 3860m. If you feel comfortable, you may to go Everest Base Camp 5367m next time.
If you are physically fit, you can go to Kalapather, Gokyo Ri, Renjo La Pass, Gokyo Fifth Lake for the best view point of Everest. If you want to see the best view of Everest in short trek, Everest View Point at Syangboche and Tengboche Monastery are the best point.
The Everest View Trek is the easiest trek to see Mount Everest. You will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek up to Everest View Point or Everest View Hotel or trek up to Tengboche Monastery and back to Lukla and fly to Kathmandu.
If you are not physically fit for Everest Base Camp Trek but want to see Mount Everest. You may choose Everest View Trek. You will have a great opportunity to see Mount Everest in 5 Days Trek.
If you have limited time, you can customize Everest View Trek in 5 Days up to Everest View Hotel.
Yeah, If you want to choose the Hotel in Kathmandu, we can book the Hotel of your choice. The price of the Hotel will reduce in the price.
For you to be comfortable and flexible, we make 5 Days Everest View Trek only. You will choose the Hotel in Kathmandu and book at your choice Hotel.
If you are physically fit for Everest Base Camp Trek, you may trek up to Namche. From Namche, you may take a Helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp. You see the whole trail of Everest Base Camp with a Himalayas view from a Helicopter. You can do the Everest Base Camp tour by Helicopter from Namche at extra cost. This will be a lifetime experience with amazing Himalayas views including Mt. Everest.
I prefer the remaining payment cash US dollar, Euro, Pound Sterling, Nepali currency, etc. If you pay by credit card, it takes some time to collect in my bank account and you will charge an extra 4%.
We have different options to make the deposit. You may choose according to your convenience. They are Bank Transfers, Credit card payments, Western Union, etc. For the online credit card payment, kindly go through this link of Himalaya Trip, this is the easiest way to make the payment. If you use a bank transfer, I will send it to you by email.
We are so pleased to organize your trek. Please, kindly scan or photo of your passport copy, and passport size photo by email at himalayatrip09@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +977-9851196388 and deposit 20% of the total amount. We will confirm your booking.
You will take the necessary gear with you on the trek. The remaining gear, you will store at your Hotel in Kathmandu or in my office in Kathmandu. It is free of cost.
If you are planning for a couple or family or friends private trek, we organize a private trek at your desired date. The price will be the same as group joining.
Yeah, you can buy or rent gear in Kathmandu.
The best time is September to May. June to August is a high chance to cancel the flight to Lukla.
You can buy a Nepal NCELL or NTC SIM card on the arrival of the Airport. There is a signal on the trek. You can use it along the trek.
There is no Bank or ATM or money exchange during this trek. You have to take extra Nepali rupees from Kathmandu.
Hot Shower is available on the trek. You can have a shower by paying an extra charge.
- Ask permission to photograph people.
- Do not remove or purchase antiques, it is illegal.
- Avoid wearing revealing clothes and avoid outward displays of physical affection.
There are available natural spring water. You can use the spring water by putting water purifying tablet or water filter. It is also possible to buy mineral water and boiled water.
Electricity is available in all the places. You can charge your Camera and Mobile Phone.
Trekking or walking or Hiking activities will be done out of cities. The accommodation is based on a City Luxurious Hotel or Resort. The room is basic with single, Double, Triple, Twin Beds etc. There will be Beds with Mattresses, Bed covers; Blankets. You have to bring Toilet paper with you. WIFI is available with an extra charge. We provide one private common room with 2 2-person sharing basis. You have to share the Toilet and Bathroom.
The Lodges or Tea Houses do not have enough blankets, so you have to take a sleeping bag with you.
Yeah, Internet or WI-FI is available on this trek. But you have to pay to use WI-FI.
The highest point of this trek is Tengboche Monastery (3860m). We give this trek grade 2. Grade 1 is the easiest and grade 5 is the hardest trek.
Important Note
Available of the trip
We organise small group private trip. If you are 2 or more people in your group, you may book any dates.
Travel Insurance
The travel insurance is need in case of any emergency. It is recommend to have. If you are doing short and low elevation trek, you can do normal insurance. But if you are doing high altitude or adventure trek, you should have emergency rescue.
Last Minute booking
Normally, trekkers plan the trip before 3-9 months. Some trekkers decide the trip in last minutes. It is also possible to book your trek at last minutes. For the Last minutes booking, you need to make a full payment.
Tipping
Tipping is highly expected. Our staffs try their best during the trip. After the trip, Tipping is expected. It is not fixed amount or percentage. We recommend the tipping according to their services.
Safety
When you are travelling, the safety is most important. For the safety of our clients, we trained our guide and porters. They are all register trekking / Tour / Climbing guide and experience porters.
Extra personal expenses
For the extra expenses, it is good to bring USD / Euro / Pound Sterling or ther currency. You may change to Nepali Rupees (NPR) at Tribhuwan International Airport or near your Hotel in Kathmandu. You will use only Nepali rupees during the trip.
Nepal visa
Accept few countries , you will get on arrival Nepal’s Visa at the Tribhuwan International Airport or Nepal board. I recommend to fill up Nepal Visa online form and bring it with you. It will be faster and easy for you and visa fee is recommended to bring cash US dollar. You can’t pay by using credit card.
Trip extension or Itinerary Disclaimer
We organize small group private trip. The trip extension is possible but you have to figure out when you booking the trip.
Group joing and Fixed departure
Most of the time, we have small group private trip. Group joining or fixed departure will be available only at the clients request.
Luggage store
You are not taking all the lugguage on the trek. You will take only necessary gears on the trek and rest of the gears, you will store at your Hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara or in our office in Kathmandu. All the Hotels have free luggage store services. It is more convenient to store at your Hotel.
Responsible travel
- Ask permission to photograph people.
- Do not remove or purchase antiques, it is illegal.
- Avoid wearing revealing clothes and avoid outward displays of physical affection.
- Do not anything to disturb environment or wild animals.
Domestic flight
Normally, domestic flight is not on time. If you have international flight with domestic connection flight. It is always better to keep some gaps.
Trek Booking
For the Booking, we need passport copy, passport size photo by email or What's App and 20% deposit.
Why Himalaya Trip ?
- Fast response
- Small group private trek
- Safety is top priority
- Recommended on TripAdvisor
- Tailor made itinerary
- Seasonal package
- 200 plus trekkers take service every year
- 30-40% repeated customer
