Grading:
3860m (Tengboche)
Activities
- 1 day flight and drive
- 6 days trek
Best Season
- March to May
- October to December
Meals
- 6 Dinners
- 6 Lunches
- 7 Breakfasts
Accommodation
- 6 nights in Lodge
Transportation
- Domestic flight (KTM-Lukla-KTM)
- Private vehicle (Transportation)
Overview
7 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 Tengboche Monastery 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.
Trip Highlights
- 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.
- Biggest Tengboche Monastery in Khumbu and best view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and others Himalayas with sunrise and sunset.
- 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
7 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. Tengboche Monastery (3867m/ 12687 feet) is surrounded by rhododendrons forest.
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. 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. Tengboche Monastery (3860m.) is the spiritual center for Sherpas, where about 40 Tibetan Buddhist monks are in residence. After all, we trek back to Lukla. Everest View Trek can be done in 5 to 7 Days.
Everest View Trek US$699 per person in 5 Days will take a flight to Lukla, Phakding, Namche and hike up to Everest View Hotel trek down to Lukla, and fly back.
Everest View Trek US$799 in 7 Days will take you the same way to Namche and Everest View Hotel and you will continue to Khumjung village and Tengboche. Khumjung is a beautiful Sherpa village where you have an opportunity to see Yeti scalp at the monastery and Himalayas view. Tengboche is the biggest monastery in Khumbu. You will have a chance to pray at this monastery and a nice sport to see Mount Everest and other 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 4 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. The trail from Namche to Kyangjuma is the third spot. And Tengboche is the fourth spot to see Mount Everest.
Helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp from Namche Bazaar or Tengboche: 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.
If you need other options in the Everest region, we have Gokyo Lakes Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes, Everest 3 Passes Trek, etc.
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.
How difficult is the Everest trek?
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.
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 5-7 days. This is the shortest trek to see Mount Everest.
Outline
Day : Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m).
Day 01: Kathmandu - Ramechhap drive and fly to Lukla- Phakding(2610m, 3hrs)
Day 02: Phakding - Monjo- Namche Bazaar (3441m,5-6hrs)
Day 03: Namche - Everest view Hotel-Khumjung village (3780m, 4hrs)
Day 04: Khumjung Village - Phunki Tanga- Tengboche(3860m, 5 hrs) and O/N at Lodge.
Day 05: Tengboche -Kyangjuma -Jorsale(2810m. 5-6 hrs)
Day 06: Jorsalle - Phakding- Lukla(2840m, 6 hrs)
Day 07: Lukla - Ramechhap by flight and drive to Kathmandu
Day : Departure to international airport.
Daily Itinerary
Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m)
1350m, KTM 30 drive to hotel Hotel
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) you will meet with me and then transfer to the hotel by private vehicles then stay at the Hotel and have free activities in the evening.
Note: For flexibility, you may book your own accommodations Hostel to 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu and you can stay more than one night in Kathmandu before and after the trek at your preferred place.
Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding
2610m, Phakding 35 minutes flight, 3 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Your guide will come to pick you up early in the morning at your Hotel and drive to the domestic airport then fly to Lukla in 35 minutes and trek to Phakding. The trail is slowly downhill. We passed many Sherpa villages, Mani Stone, and Dudh Koshi River during our trip. It takes 3 hours to walk from Lukla to Phakding, overnight at Lodge.
Phadking - Namche
3440m, Namche 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
The trail is gradual up to Jorsale through the Dudh Koshi River after that we walk steeply up to Namche Bazaar but you will enjoy this part of the walk. We can see snow-capped mountains like Thamserku, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Konde, and some other mountains. You may explore Namche Bazaar in the afternoon. It takes 5-6 hours walking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, overnight at Lodge.
Namche - Everest view Hotel-Khumjung village (3780m, 4hrs)
3880m, Everest View Hotel 4-5 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
After having breakfast we trek up through Syangboche and Everest View Hotel. We can see marvelous views of mountains like Thamserku, Mt. Everest (the world's highest peak), Mt. Lhotse, Konde, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Tawoche, and many other mountains. After enjoying the scenery of the mountains we walk down to Khumjung village. We have lunch there and then the rest of the day we explore Khumjung village and Khumjung monastery. The monastery has a yeti scalp. We visited Hillary's school in Khumjung and Hillary's hospital in Khunde village. It takes 4 hours to walk from Namche to Khumjung Village, overnight at Lodge.
Khumjung Village - Phunki Tanga- Tengboche(3860m, 5 hrs) and O/N at Lodge.
3860m, Tengboche 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
It is an interesting part of the hiking way to Tengboche. During our trip, we can see many mountain views. We also see the Khumbila, the mountain that rises above Namche. Sherpas worship this mountain as the abode of the patron god of the Khumbu region. The sherpa name Khumbu Yul Lha translates as ‘God of the Khumbu territory’. On thankas (cloth paintings) and monastery murals, Khumbu Yul Lha is depicted as a white-faced being riding on a white horse. We have a chance to see wild animals like Himalayan Thar (wild mountain goat) and if you are fortunate you have a chance to see Musk Deer. The Tengboche has the biggest monastery in the Khumbu area. The monastery will open for prayer every 3:00 p.m. We visited the monastery. It takes 5 hours walking from Khumjung to Tengboche, overnight at the Lodge.
Tengboche -Kyangjuma -Jorsale(2810m. 6-7 hrs)
2810m, Jorsalle 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Tengboche is another viewpoint of Mt. Everest. We get up in the morning for Mt. Everest and many other views of mountains like Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Konde, Tawoche, Nuptse, etc. After the view of all these mountains we have breakfast and then we start to hike. We trek through many small villages like Phunki Tenga (You can see water-driven prayer wheels in the Phunki Tenga), Lausasa, Sanasa, Kyangjuma, and Namche Bazaar. If you are lucky you have a chance to see some wild animals during this trip. It takes 5-6 hours to walk from Tengboche to Jorsalle, overnight at Lodge.
Jorsalle - Phakding- Lukla(2840m, 6 hrs)
2840m, Lukla 6 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
It is the last day of hiking. We walk through the Dudh Koshi River and the scenery of Green Hill. We passed many sherpa small villages. During this part of the walk, you may see many Jokyo (crosses with Cow and Yak). Jokyo used to carry the local transportation and to carry trekking equipment. It takes 5 hours to walk from Josalle to Lukla, overnight at Lodge.
Lukla - Kathmandu
1340m, Kathmandu 35 minutes flight B Hotel
We get up early in the morning and freshen up after that we have breakfast at the lodge then we go to the airport for a nice and safe flight to Kathmandu. It is about 35 minutes. As soon as we arrive at Kathmandu airport we drive to the Hotel. Check-in at the Hotel in Kathmandu and rest of the day you have your activities.
Note: For flexibility, you may book your own accommodations Hostel to 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu and you can stay more than one night in Kathmandu before and after the trek at your preferred place.
Departure to international airport.
B
Final departure to international airport to fly to your home country.
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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Trek to Everest Base Camp
Thanks very much for the trek to Everest Base Camp! 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, August 23, 2016
Essential Infos
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.
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 lagguge store services. It is more convinent 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
- Recommended on TripAdvisor
- Trained guide
- Local or reasonable price
- Small group private Trip
Frequently Asked Questions
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 7 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 [email protected] 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.
