Everest View Trek
What your day looks like
The Everest View Trek is an incredible opportunity to experience the stunning beauty of the Everest region without the rigorous demands of longer treks. The cost for this trek typically ranges from $500 to $1,400 for foreign trekkers, covering essential services like permits, guide and porter fees, accommodations, and meals. The trek usually follows a route from Lukla to Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, covering a total distance of approximately 30-50 kilometers (18-31 miles). A typical 5-day itinerary includes a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, trekking to Phakding and Namche, an acclimatization day in Namche with an optional hike to the Everest View Hotel, and visits to Tengboche Monastery before returning to Lukla. For those with limited time, a Short Everest View Trek can be completed in about 3 to 4 days, focusing on the highlights of Namche and Tengboche. Alternatively, for a more immersive experience, the 15-day Everest Base Camp trek allows trekkers to reach the base camp itself, with acclimatization days and cultural interactions along the way. Overall, the Everest View Trek offers a manageable yet rewarding way to soak in the majestic landscapes of the Himalayas, making it an ideal choice for trekkers of all levels.
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the gateway to the Himalayas
- Trek through the heart of the Himalayas with your family and enjoy the views
- Get a glimpse of the local lifestyle and culture of the Sherpa people
- Visit the Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region
- Trek through the rhododendron forests and enjoy the blooming flowers
Your day, step by step
Phakding
Hiking. Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m/9318ft/ 35minute flight) and trek to Phakding
Kathmandu
Hiking. Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Kathmandu
Hiking at Everest View Hotel. Day 3: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Everest View and descend back to Namche
Lukla
Hiking. Day 4: Trek to Lukla
Kathmandu
Transportation. Day 5: Flight to Kathmandu
What to know before booking
Included
Experienced English-speaking trekking guide licensed by the government Guide's salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food, and lodging All necessary paperwork and permits (Local Government Entry Permit, National Park Permit, TIMS) (if option selected) Mineral water during the tour Attractive Marvel T-shirt Emergency First Aid kits All Government Taxes and VATs Oxi-meter: To check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation to ABC and return Duffel bag, Sleeping bag with liner, and Down Jacket (Sleeping bag and down jacket must be returned after completion of the trek) Staff equipment, insurance, and allowances Trek completion certificate Trekking Map Round trip flight in and out to Lukla by plane. (if option selected) Private transportation from your hotel to the airport and drop off.
Not Included
International flight airfare Nepal entry visa fees at Tribhuwan Internationa Airport Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9kg per person) All accommodation and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the journey Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival late departure, or early return from the trek Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, boiled bottled water, hot (tea/coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone calls, battery re-charge fees, extra porters, etc Personal clothing and gear Travel insurance which has to cover emergency high-altitude heli-rescue and evacuation (compulsory) Tips for guides and porters Additional costs caused due to circumstances beyond our control - including landslides, bad weather, itinerary modification for safety concerns, illnesses, change of government policies, strikes, etc
What to Bring
Please note that the main price is for only guide. Half Board Plan: Includes Guide, Permits, Accommodation, and All meals Full Board Plan: Includes Guide, Permits, Accommodation, All meals, Kathmandu-Ramechap-Kathmandu by jeep, and Ramechap-Lukla-Ramechap flight
Meeting & Pickup
Kenluv Home, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal 3rd floor- Yellow building in front of Saraswoti College
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 7 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business