Everest View Trek

Your journey to the Everest View trek begins with a flight to Lukla, a gateway to the Everest region. We’ll pick you up from your Hotel and drop you off at Kathmandu’s domestic airport. Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes 35 minutes through a scenic flight that offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

As you land at Lukla, take a moment to soak in the beauty of the Everest region and make your way to Phakding. The trial descends with a gentle and enjoyable walk. The trail offers stunning views of lush valleys alongside the Dudh Koshi River. You’ll pass through a suspension bridge and villages of villages of Cheplung and Ghat before reaching Phakding. It takes 3 hours to reach Phakding from Lukla. Stay overnight at Phakding.

Have your morning meal and begin your second day toward Namche Bazaar. The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River and includes crossing several suspension bridges. As you walk for some time, you’ll get to Monjo, where you must check in your Sagarmatha National Park permit. After checking in, continue your trek by passing through lush rhododendrons and pine forests. The exciting part of walking through the forest is getting a first view of Mt Everest. Hiking steeply from Jorsalle, you’ll get to Namche Bazaar. It takes 6 hours to reach Namche from Lukla. Your overnight stay and dinner are at the tea house of Namche Bazaar.

Day three takes you to your ultimate destination. After breakfast, start your day with a gradual ascent through pine and rhododendron forests. The trail passes through Khumjung and Kande village. You’ll see Buddhist stupas, mani walls, and yak pastures along the way. 2-3 hours of the hike takes you from Namche Bazaar to Everest View Hotel, located at the impressive height of 3,880m. The Hotel offers an ideal relaxing spot and a dazzling view of the Himalayas. Have a hearty lunch at the Hotel, witnessing the majestic 360-degree view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Tawache, and other surrounding peaks. 

After appealing to your eye from Everest View Hotel, it’s time to return to Namche Bazaar. On your descent, visit the Khumjung monastery, and if you are lucky enough, you can glimpse a purported yeti scalp. Within 4-5 hours, your round trip completes. So you can utilize the remaining time to explore the Namche village and interact with locals. Stay overnight at the same tea house you have slept in the day before.

Day 4 is the final trekking segment on the Everest View Trek. After breakfast, you’ll begin the steep descent from Namche Bazaar to Lukla. The descent may hurt your knee, so remember to take care of it. After hours of walking, you’ll get to Monjo, where you should check out and get to Phakding. Take a break at Phakding and continue towards Lukla. Once you get to Lukla, relax and celebrate the trek’s completion. Today, you’ll walk for around 6-7 days. Sleep peacefully at the tea house/ lodge of Lukla.

The fifth day marks the end of your Everest Panorama View trek as you return to Kathmandu from Lukla. It is a short yet memorable aerial flight that takes just 35 minutes. The flight allows you to reflect on your journey and time spent in the Everest region. Once you land in Kathmandu, we’ll transfer you to your Hotel. Get fresher and enjoy the remaining time visiting the nearby area.