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Everest View Trek Highlights
- Catch the views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku in 5 days trek
- Walk to the premise of Tengboche monastery and collect blessings from the Buddhist Lamas
- Explore the popular business hub – the Namche Bazar in the Everest region
- Connect with the culture and lifestyles of the Sherpa people
- Spend some time in the school in Khumjung village established by Sir Edmund Hillary
The Everest View Trek is perfect for those people who have less time or who do not want to trek Everest Base Camp.
It does, however, provide a good insight into the lives of the local people from the Everest Region as well as stunning views of Mount Everest and surrounding mountains and a trip to the famous Tengboche Monastery.
On most days walking will take around 5 hours and although the route is still at altitude it is nowhere near as high as many of the other treks.
Never exceeding 4,000 m, it is a good option for those who are of average fitness. The trek starts and ends by flight to/from Lukla Airport.
The trekking route goes through alpine forests and interesting villages, along the glacier-fed Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers to a market town with a name that conjures up pictures of red-cheeked Sherpa children and generations of mountain expeditions from around the world – Namche Bazaar.
Namche is the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, home of the elusive snow leopard and red panda. This area has been included in the Sacred Himalayan Landscape initiative by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for very obvious reasons!
Namche is also a bustling market town where visitors can see Sherpa people at work, see other trekking and mountaineering groups stock up on supplies for their expeditions, make use of the internet, drink good coffee, and eat in great restaurants!
From Namche Bazaar it is possible to take a short trek to Khumjung Village to visit the school set up by Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to successfully summit Mount Everest in 1953.
By setting up this school Sir Edmund gave back to the Sherpa community who continue today to be the backbone of any expedition to Everest. If you are lucky you might bump into the sons of both Sir Edmund and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa who still lead trekking groups in the area.
Another highlight of this trek is a visit to Tengboche Monastery. At 3,867m it is the largest monastery in the Khumbu Region. Unfortunately, the monastery was extensively damaged by the earthquakes in 2015.
The panoramic views from the monastery area are, however, still spectacular and include views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.
With all this natural beauty it is easy to see why the biggest monastery in the region was built on this spot. Both natural and spiritual beauty has always drawn people to this area.
Interestingly, the Tibetan and Sherpa name of Mount Everest is Chomolungma, or Mother Goddess of the Universe.
In brief, this short trek is a perfect way to experience the sights and sounds of the Khumbu Region and Mount Everest without the muscle aching ascents and descents that are prevalent on other treks in this region. If you still can’t do this trek but want to see Everest, there is a helicopter tour to Everest.
Having said that, this is the Everest Region, so not just a stroll in the park!
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Itineraries
First Day
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport
Our representatives will be there at the Tribhuvan International Airport with a “Sublime Trails” signboard with your name. You will be taken in our private vehicle to the hotel where you will spend the night to keep your belongings and freshen up. You will be given a brief description of the activities that we will take place during the upcoming trek. If you aren’t tired and have time, you can go out and roam around the streets of Thamel, it offers you shops featuring various antique, handmade and unique things you can buy as souvenirs.
Second Day
Day 2: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
You will wake up early, have breakfast and will be taken to Tribhuvan International Airport. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes 35-minutes. You will take off to Lukla together with your partners (if any), guides and porters. Lukla may surprise you with its dramatic shift in weather. In case the weather gets really bad, the flight to/from Lukla will be postponed. We believe that safety is the first priority.You will land on Lukla, a beautiful city and hike towards Phakding. You will walk the downhill path towards the Dudh Koshi River. You will first pass through Chaurikharka and then Ghat. Walking for a few hours you will reach Phakding. You will stay overnight at a teahouse which offers basic but homely accommodation and meals.
Third Day
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazar
Today you will walk towards Namche Bazaar. You will cross the Dudh Koshi river walk toward a valley. On the way, you will see the mountains such as Kusum-Kanguru, Thamserku as well. You may also get to see Mt. Everest and other mountains like Mt Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse. You will see forests walking through your path, you may see beautiful Rhododendrons if you’re traveling in summer. You will ascend towards Namche Bazaar after resting and having your lunch at Monjo. The area we will trek lies within Sagarmatha National Park, thus requires a permit. You will have to climb up the steep stairs to get to Namche.You can buy some stuff in Namche if you missed something or if you really like Tibetan artifacts and Yak cheese. You will have your dinner and stay at Namche.
Fourth Day
Day 4: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
The point of acclimatization is to give your body some time to adapt with relatively high altitude and low levels of Oxygen before going higher. You need to stay at Namche for a whole day, hiking only short distances and returning, resting and preparing for the next day. For your short hikes, you can go to the Everest View Hotel where you may capture beautiful sunrise/sunset over the mountains. You may also roam around to observe the culture and way of life of people living there.
Fifth Day
Day 5: Namche to Tengboche
After breakfast, you will head towards Tengboche Monastery on Tengboche Village. You can see Pine and Rhododendron forests. You will have your lunch and cross the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi river. You can see a really beautiful view of Mt. Amadablam and Thamserku. You may also catch a glimpse of Mt. Everest. The trail will offer you downhill descend as well as steep uphill climbing.
Tengboche Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery and hosts prayers, ceremonies and festivals. You can enjoy its majestic view in the beautiful sun and explore it. You will have dinner and spend the night at a teahouse in Tengboche.
Sixth Day
Day 6: Tengboche to Namche
Today you will return back to Namche following the same route as before.ENjoy the view of the mountains from a different perspective while returning back. You can take a rest and explore the Namche village.
Seventh Day
Day 7: Namche to Lukla
You will return to Lukla the same route we came, watching the same beautiful scenes and forests. You will reach Phakding and you will head towards Lukla. You will spend a night there. You can visit the places around Lukla if you aren’t tired because we didn’t do that when we first arrived at Lukla.
Eighth Day
Day 8: Lukla to Kathmandu
Today you will return back to Kathmandu. You will drop your luggage at the hotel you stayed on your first day and freshen up. You can either rest and chill on bars, spas and shop for souvenirs or you can visit different places. We will organize a farewell dinner for you in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with a cultural dance performed by local dancers. You will spend the night at your hotel.
- Local transfers for your international flight x 2 (arrival/departure)
- Local transfers for your domestic flight x 2
- Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu Flight
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and Local Entry Permits
- Guide for 7 days
- Porter for 6 days
- 2 nights accommodation in a Kathmandu hotel (Bodhi Boutique or similar)
- 6 nights accommodation in mountain teahouses
- Staff insurance and necessary ground transport for support staff
- 7 x set breakfast,6 x set lunch and 6 x set dinner while on the trek
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