Overview
Duration :
9 Days
Secondary Activity:
Nature and Sherpa Culture
Max altitude :
3,962 m / 13,000 ft
Transportation:
Domestic flight and Private Vehicle
Trip ends in:
Kathmandu
Accomodation:
Hotel and Tea-House
Primary activity:
Trekking and Hiking
Group Size:
Min. 1 Pax
Country:
Nepal
Trip starts from:
Kathmandu
Diffficulty:
Moderate
Meals:
Nepali and Continental
Best Season:
Autumn and Spring
Trip route:
Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding-Namche Bazaar-Khumjung-Monjo-Lukla–Kathmandu
Trip introduction
Everest View Trek, aka Everest Panorama Trekking, is a short and easy trek in the popular Everest region of Nepal. The trek offers fabulous views of the world’s highest snow-capped peak, Mt. Everest, along with other neighboring peaks. It is also an opportunity to explore the traditions and lifestyles of local Sherpa people; trekking through their culturally rich villages. As well as, flora and fauna along the trail.
Overview of Everest View Trek
The Everest view trek begins after your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, sightseeing around UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu. Proceeds with the completion of necessary trek preparation, and scenic flight to Lukla airstrip.
As we land at Lukla we follow the Dudh Koshi River, cross numerous suspension bridges, and enter Sagarmatha National Park. Walking through the national park, we explore Himalayan flora and fauna. And trek through beautiful rhododendron forests to arrive at Namche Bazaar. There we rest for the day to help with acclimatization during our Everest View Trek.
Further on we get magnificent views of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks like Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other surrounding peaks following the trail through Khumjung and Monjo. Finally, we conclude our short and comfortable trek as we get back to Lukla and catch a flight to Kathmandu. We will be organizing a farewell dinner upon our return. And discuss our trekking experience of Everest View Trekking and celebrate together.
Everest View Hotel – the major attraction of Everest View Trekking
Everest View Hotel is the crown jewel of the Everest View Trek, offering breathtaking vistas of Mount Everest and other towering Himalayan peaks from the comfort of a luxury setting. Nestled above Namche Bazaar at an altitude of 3,880 meters, this iconic hotel is renowned as one of the highest-altitude hotels in the world. In 2004, Hotel Everest View was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s highest-altitude hotel, standing proudly at 13,000 feet above sea level.
Trekkers on the Everest Panorama Trek often take a break here to soak in the panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. With its perfect blend of comfort and scenery, the Everest View Hotel stands out as a must-visit highlight for anyone trekking in the Everest region.
Who can join this Trek and how?
Everest View Trek is an ideal trekking option for those who have fitness issues and can’t get all the way to Everest Base Camp. It can also be a great option for time-bounded people. Travel lovers willing to have an Everest trekking experience with magnificent Himalayan views in just 9 days can join this trek organized by Nepal Mountain Trekkers for spectacular Everest Himalayan sceneries. Everest View Trek aka Everest Panorama Trek, is a short and easy trekking holiday in Nepal.
Fill out the Booking form and let us know about your interest. Or you can contact us directly by sending us an email in order to get more information about this trek.
Special Note:
If this Everest View Trekking itinerary doesn’t suit your requirements or if you want to customize it, please feel free to contact us. This trek could be customized as per your required time frame and budget limits.
Overview
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Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264 ft):
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Day 2Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation:
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Day 3Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight, 3- 4 hours trek :
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Day 4Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft): 6-7 hrs:
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Day 5Namche Bazaar – Khumjung (3,780m / 12,401 ft): 4-5 hrs:
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Day 6Khumjung – Monjo (2,840m/9,318 ft): 4-5 hrs:
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Day 7Monjo – Lukla (2,860m/ 9,383 ft): 4-5 hrs:
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Day 8Lukla – Kathmandu Flight:
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Day 9Departure Day:
Detail Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264 ft)::
As soon as you arrive at the capital city, Kathmandu, you will be met by a representative from Nepal Mountain Trekkers at the International Airport terminals and he will take you to your respective hotel (Hotel Green Horizon or similar standard). After check-in at the hotel, you can enjoy your free time relaxing in a cozy room or stroll around the tourist hub Thamel area until the end of the day.
Day 2 : Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation::
After having our early meal, we start our day with a visit to the Nepal Mountain Trekkers office at Thamel. After being introduced to our team including the tour guide, trekking leader, and director of operations, we head for necessary trekking preparations, getting needed equipment with the initiation of Kathmandu sightseeing around world heritage sites. Kathmandu durbar square, Swayambhunath stupa, Pashupatinath temple, and Boudhanath stupa are UNESCO world heritage sites that we explore till sunset. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast included.
Day 3 : Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight, 3- 4 hours trek ::
We begin our day at a hotel in Kathmandu with a healthy breakfast in the morning and get ready for the morning scenic domestic flight to Lukla airstrip. In these 40 minutes of mountain flight, we can have an eye-to-eye view of some of the towering Himalayan peaks including the top of the world Everest. After arrival at Lukla, our team of porters will engage in carrying our luggage and we start trekking activity following the Dudh Koshi river banks towards Phakding. We stay overnight at a local guesthouse in Phakding. Meal includes B, L, D
Day 4 : Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft): 6-7 hrs::
Today, we started our trekking activity after having our instant meal and walking along the river banks of Dudh Koshi River crossing numerous suspension bridges. Slowly we get glimpses of snow-capped Thamserku Mountain. On this way, we enter the Sagarmatha National Park, pass through Jorsale, have a quick stop at Chautara to enjoy the view, and finally arrive at the popular Namche Bazar. Overnight stay at the tea house in Namche Bazar. Meal includes B, L, D
Day 5 : Namche Bazaar – Khumjung (3,780m / 12,401 ft): 4-5 hrs::
Leaving behind Namche Bazar, we head towards Khumjung. Initially, we ascend towards a tiny airport at Syanboche with a visit to the popular deluxe Everest View Hotel that offers spectacular views of the Everest region Himalayas. Further, we trek towards Khumjung, and visit ancient monasteries over there, including a short lookout at Hilary school. In this way, we end our day’s trip and finally stay at one of the tea houses in Khumjung with meals including B L D. (Lunch in Everest View Hotel)
Day 6 : Khumjung – Monjo (2,840m/9,318 ft): 4-5 hrs::
Today, after having our early meal, we take a descent through Dudh Koshi river banks, cross several suspension bridges, experience the best of local Sherpa cultures, and traditions, and finally arrive at Monjo. Leaving behind Monjo, we exit from Sagarmatha National Park too. Overnight stay at tea house. B L D included.
Day 7 : Monjo – Lukla (2,860m/ 9,383 ft): 4-5 hrs::
Our day starts as we slowly descend down the Everest view trekking trails, and enjoy beautiful yet diversified views with insights into the Sherpa lifestyle. There will be plenty of time to rediscover the wonderful memories that we created during the course of this journey and finally arrive at Lukla, confirm a domestic flight to Kathmandu, and enjoy dinner with our team at the local tea house. Meals include B L D.
Day 8 : Lukla – Kathmandu Flight::
Waking up early in the morning, we have our breakfast and board a domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. After arrival in Kathmandu, you can enjoy shopping, strolling around local streets, enjoying street food, or simply taking a rest at your hotel.
Day 9 : Departure Day::
It would be a great moment of delight for us today to successfully organize Everest View Trek with us. We will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport to catch your scheduled international flight towards your onward destination.
Price Includes
- Airport Pick-up and Drop service (International and Domestic)
- 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Green Horizon or similar standard)
- All accommodation during the trek in the best hotels/tea houses in the area (differing according to the price you wish to spend)
- Sanitation: The accommodation we provide will be neat and clean with warm hospitality and quality services.
- Single/Twin-sharing Accommodation (as per budget): Your group won’t have to share your accommodation with anyone else so your privacy is protected.
- All foods during the trek: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; any items on the menu as much as you wish to consume.
- We provide hygienic and safe meals to re-energize you.
- We request you not to waste your meals for it is difficult to transport food in the rural area.
- You are not allowed to share your meals with anyone else from another group.
- Transportation costs: Domestic flights (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu) and all required land transportation.
- Professional and Highly experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide licensed by the Government. Including their lodging and food.
- Local Staff: Our guides are locals of the region which ensures that you will surely get to explore a bit more during the trek than with any other guides.
- Experienced: With the experience of more than a decade of working in this field, our trekking guides possess excellent knowledge of briefing during the trek as well and they are experts in handling all kinds of critical situations that might occur during the trek.
- Insurance: Nepal Mountain Trekkers have an insurance policy for all our trekking staff.
- Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 25 KG). Including their lodging and food.
- Local Staff: The porters we hire belong to the same region where we trek in order to provide employment opportunities to the locals as well as to make you explore every prospect of the region.
- Trekking permits: TIMS card, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Tax, and Sagarmatha National Park fees
- First aid medical box
- Trekking gear like sleeping bags and down jackets are made available for rent
- 13% VAT and 10% service charge
- Farewell Dinner
Price Excludes
- Visa fee to enter Nepal (Visa Information)
- International flight tickets and extra baggage charges
- Food in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation and meal costs in Kathmandu due to any change in the scheduled itinerary
- Travel insurance/ Rescue operation costs
- All personal expenses
- Tip for guide and porters
Trip Gallery
Trip Map:
Equipments
Head
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses
- Head Torch
- Suncreams(40+) and Lip Balms
Upper Body
- Cotton t-shirts and thermals
- Fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Down jacket
Lower Body
- Lightweight cotton pants (long)
- Waterproof pants
- Inner thermals
Feet
- Thin inner socks (3 pairs)
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks
- Comfortable hiking boots
- Shower sandals
Hands
- Gloves (Cotton and Waterproof)
- Creams
- Sanitizer
Accessories
- Sleeping bag rated to -10°C +
- Trekking bag (Rucksack)
- Duffel bag
- Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
- Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
- Water bottle or camel bag
- Toiletries and Tissue Papers
First Aid Kits
- Personal Regular Medicines
- Knee Caps
- Bandages
- Ointments
- Blister Tape
Miscellaneous
- Medicines: We recommend you bring your regular medicines; we will provide a first aid kit from our side.
- Light-weighted Towel
- Swiss Knife
- Passport and extra passport photos
- Water Purifying Iodine Tablets, Drop or Sterilizer
Fixed Departures
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