Don’t you want to experience the thrill of trekking in the Everest Region at least once? Are you having trouble committing to the Everest Region Treks due to your limited time?
Well, there are many short treks in the Everest Region as well for those who want to experience the Everest region trek but have limited time. It seems like this trek was prepared just for you.
With our 9 days Everest View Trek, you get the best views of the Everest Region without having to commit for long treks and too much time. The 9 days Everest View Trek is just perfect for you to enjoy the region and experience the lifestyle of the people there without facing too many hardships.
The Everest View Trekking Itinerary takes you through the most iconic and scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla on your first day of trekking. Before the trekking begins you can relax in Nepal’s capital city and enjoy yourselves for a day.
The scenic flight then leads to a trek to Phakding with many waterfalls and suspension bridges along the day. The natural beauty of this region which is unaffected by modernization is what brings people here.
From Phakding, you reach the infamous Namche Bazaar and get to experience the cultural diversity and indulge in experiences with the locals. The viewpoint at Syangboche from Namche Bazaar will leave you dazzled.
Thinking Syangboche has the best view of the mountains? Wait till you see the view from our next destination, the Tengboche monastery. This village does not just let you experience the local Sherpa Buddhist monk’s religious practices but also provides you with the highest point of the trek and the best view of the mountains in the region.
From Tengboche, we will now make our return back to Monjo which is near Phakding. Descending from Tengboche, we will see many chortens till halfway. The trail will then be filled with lush rhododendron forest welcoming you back.
Returning to Lukla from Monjo, we will once again board on to the scenic flight back to Kathmandu and end our adventurous trek.
Everest View Trekking Highlights
- Magnificent views of the mountains
- Scenic Lukla flight
- Namche Bazaar
- Syangboche airstrip viewpoint
- Dawa Choling Gompa
When is the Best Time?
The best time for trekking in the Everest Region means the time of the year with clear views and favorable weather and temperature for trekking. In Nepal, especially in the Everest Region, Autumn and Spring seasons are considered the most favorable time for trekking.
The Autumn season starts from September and ends in November. This time of the year is neither too hot nor freezing cold. The cold wind from the winter will slowly start hitting you, but this makes the season-best for trekking.
The nights are a bit cold but the weather is mostly clear providing you the best views. Also, the trees start changing colors and the vibrant colored leaves rustling in the wind paves your path during your trek.
Another favorable time for the Everest View Trek is Spring. The springtime starts in Nepal from March and ends in May. With the spring season bringing new beginnings, you will be able to catch much exotic flora and fauna on your trek. With clear weather, the views will be just as great. The green lush forests and the Rhododendron paving your way will make your trek a lot brighter and memorable.
You can also trek in the winter as long as it is not in December. Trekking in February will be fun for people who want to see the mountains covered in snow. Another attraction of this trek in the winter is the snow capped trees along the way.
Trekking in summer is not recommended as there are chances of landslides and difficulties during your trek in the summer. As the summer in Nepal is combined with monsoon season, it gets hard to trek in the Everest Region due to the chances of slipping and other difficulties.
Ho Much Everest View Trek Cost?
The total cost of the Everest View Trek varies based on the facilities you use and the ones you demand. However, as per the standard Everest View Trekking itinerary, the total cost of the Everest View Trekking per person is USD 1145.
This cost includes the food and accommodation costs throughout the trek. This means the cost of your stay in Kathmandu along with the tea house accommodation is included in the total cost. Also, your food cost like the three-course meals that is provided throughout the trek is also included. However, as you will have to pay for your own food in the Valley, the charges are not included here.
The transportation cost of transferring you from the airport to the hotel is also included. The domestic flight charges are also included in this cost. However, your international flight fare or Visa charges are not included.
Your entry permits will also cost you around USD 50 for the National Park entry permit and the Municipality Entry permit. These charges along with other charges like the staff salary and medical kits are also included here.
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Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to your hotel
Day 02: Free and arrangement day.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazzar
Day 05: Namche Bazzar (Acclimatization)
Day 06: Namche to Tengboche
Day 07: Tengboche to Monjo
Day 08: Monjo to Lukla
Day 09: Fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning after the breakfast.
Everest View Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to your hotel
Your first day of Everest View Trekking begins with your arrival in Kathmandu. As you land in Kathmandu at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will apply for the Nepal Entry Visa. with all the right documents, you will have your visa very soon. Filling the form online would help make it a lot more convenient and time-saving for you.
After obtaining your Visa and getting your luggage, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to the hotel. You can enjoy the night to yourself in the hotel. Tired from the jet lag? Get your full share of rest and get ready for some exploration tomorrow.
Day 02: Free and arrangement day.
After being rested up, aren’t you hungry for some sightseeing? Well, today is a free day for you. You can enjoy exploring the city to your heart’s content. Confused about where to start and what to do? There are many things for you to explore and do in Kathmandu.
For starters, you can take a tour of the Durbar Squares with historical monuments and traditional houses. Also, a cultural tour of the city will take you through all the UNESCO cultural heritage sites.
Not a huge fan of the cultural tour? You should try food hunting in the city. The Kathmandu valley is famous for its cultural diversity which means a blend of many different cultural and traditional foods as well. The street foods are a different experience from the diversely packed restaurants.
After some food hunt, why not spend some time in the infamous street markets in Thamel. The culturally diverse and densely packed street markets will leave you dazed from the people and the unique products.
At the end of the day, you won’t be done with things to do in the valley. However, your Everest View trekking starts tomorrow so make sure to get enough rest to start your trek tomorrow.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Max Altitude: 2860 m
Flight duration: 40 minutes
Trek distance: 6.2 km
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
Today marks the beginning of your Everest View Trek. As per the Everest View Trekking Itinerary, you will start your day with breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport.
You will board your flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. This flight is deemed the most iconic and scenic flight from Kathmandu. You shall begin your Everest view trek with this beautiful and mesmerizing flight with picturesque views of the valley and the mountains.
You can enjoy your 40 minutes flight admiring the scenic views of the valley and the landscapes of the neighboring area. As you get closer to Lukla, you can clearly see the beautiful mountains standing gloriously from your seat to the north.
After reaching Lukla, you can see nature and the cityscape disappears slowly. You will need to get the Local Municipality Entry pass entering Lukla as we begin our trek now.
As per our Everest View Trekking Itinerary, we shall now begin our official trek from Lukla to Phakding. The trail from Lukla to Phakding has many ups and downs but just as many beautiful views to admire and enjoy.
As we make a descent from Lukla, we will pass from the Chaurikharka Village and walk down towards the Dudh Koshi River. Following the bank of the Dudhkoshi River, we will trek towards Phakding. We will reach Phakding from Lukla after a short trek of around 3-4 hours. We shall end our trek for the day in Phakding as we get served our dinner and rest for the night at a tea house.
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Maximum Altitude: 3445 m
Trek distance: 9.4 km
Trek duration: 6-7 hours
Today, our Everest View Trekking Itinerary takes us to one of the most popular attractions of the Everest Region. We shall leave Phakding after a warm and filling breakfast and head towards Namche Bazaar.
Namche Bazaar is a popular stop for all Everest region trekkers. It is a hub for tourists as well as Sherpa merchants. Every Saturday, there is a huge market with unique items and a great display of the local culture in Namche Bazaar.
The trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar takes a total of 6-7 hours. The trail to Namche from Phakding is an adventurous one as you have to cross many suspension bridges and small streams. On the way, you will get to admire the beautiful views of the landscapes and the exotic flora and flora along with many waterfalls.
A short walk from Phakding through all these beautiful views will lead you to Monjo, a small village which is also the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. you will need the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit to go any further as the area is protected under the National Park Act.
As you travel with a company, your permits will have been taken care of. However, if you are traveling alone without a guide or a trekking company, you will need your visa and passport and two passport photos to get your permit for further advance along with permit fees.
You will now get to see more exotic biodiversity in the area as you go deeper. After a short walk into the National Park, you will come across the longest suspension bridge, the Hillary Suspension Bridge. You will get to Namche after crossing the suspension bridge. Reaching Namche you can see the cultural diversity. You will spend the night at a tea house in Namche.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization)
Maximum Altitude: 3445 m
Trek distance: 1-2 km
Trek duration: 3-4 hours
As per our Everest View Trekking Itinerary, today is an important acclimatization day for our Everest View Trek. today we shall not gain any more altitude as it may cause altitude sickness. With proper acclimatization, our bodies can adjust to the changing high altitudes.
On our acclimatization in Namche, you will have many things to keep you entertained. One of the things to do during your acclimatization in Namche Bazaar is to explore the beautiful marketplace and the cultural diversity it has to offer you.
If you are up for a short hike, you can get to the Syangboche airstrip and enjoy the magnificent view from the airstrip. The airstrip is only an hour hike from the village at Namche Bazaar.
The Syangboche airport is no longer open for commercial business but it does operate for helicopter rescues. However, this destination is now famous among tourists as a popular viewpoint where you can enjoy the view of the glorious mountains.
You will enjoy the mesmerizing view and return back to Namche Bazaar and do some exploring and call it a day.
Day 06: Namche to Tengboche
Maximum Altitude: 3975 m
Trek distance: 9.2 km
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
After a great time exploring in Namche Bazaar, today you will head towards Tengboche. The trail from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche is a bumpy road but a beautiful one.
Leaving Namche Bazaar behind, you will now walk through the beautiful path with great views of the glorious Himalayas along with the great landscape.
You will pass through many small villages and experience their cultural diversity along the way. Trekking to Tengboche, you will have to cross the Mong La Pass at the altitude of 3975 meters. Here, you can enjoy awe-inspiring views of Mt. Ama Dablam and Lhotse as we descend to the Dudh Koshi.
After around 5-6 hours of trekking with an ascend through Dudh Koshi, you will finally reach Tengboche village. The village can be spotted as you will see many chortens and Buddhist prayer flags throughout the small village.
We shall spend our night at one of the tea houses in the small village.
Day 07: Tengboche to Monjo
Maximum Altitude: 3975 m
Trek distance: 8.3 km
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Today we shall make a short visit to the infamous monastery in Tengboche first thing in the morning. The Dawa Choling Gompa is the famous attraction of this area.
Filled with Buddhist prayer flags and Sherpa monks, the Gompa is a peaceful and beautiful symbol of peace and religion. Apart from being a religious peace symbol, the Gompa is also famous for its magnificent views. You can see the early sunrise view of the mountains including the Mt. Everest and Lhotse. We shall admire the picturesque view of the mountains and leave the beautiful village today.
Leaving Tengboche we shall now make our descend for our return. We shall now set for Monjo. Monjo is a small village in the Dudh Koshi River valley north of Phakding. The trail from Tengboche to Monjo is downhill, so mind your step.
You will reach Monjo in around 5-6 hours and spend the night at a teahouse in Monjo.
Day 08: Monjo to Lukla
Maximum Altitude: 2835 m
Trek distance: 9.5 km
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Today is our second last day of the Everest View Trekking Itinerary. Today we will leave Monjo and head back towards Lukla. The trail from Monjo to Lukla is filled with many beautiful sceneries and natural beauty.
You will be welcomed back to Lukla with a path filled with Junipers and Rhododendron. The lush Rhododendron forest will guide your way back. You will also find the waterfalls and suspension bridges you crossed before while leaving Lukla.
Apart from the lush forest and exotic flora and fauna, you will walk on the riverbed of the sacred Dudh Koshi River. You will reach Lukla after trekking for around 5-6 hours on the trekking path you took before.
Day 09: Fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning after breakfast.
Max Altitude: 2860 m
Flight duration: 40 minutes
Trek distance: 6.2 km
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
Today marks the very last day of our Everest View Trek. today we shall enjoy our breakfast in Lukla among the beautiful views of the mountains in the countryside.
After fulfilling our hunger for food, we shall now feed our hunger for beautiful views. We shall board the flight to Kathmandu and enjoy 40 minutes of pure bliss. The beautiful views of mountains and landscapes and the rivers will fill your flight duration.
As you get off the flight in Kathmandu at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our journey together of 9 days will end.
Trip Cost US$ 1,145 Per person
Cost Includes:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private vehicle .
- Two night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- All your stander Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and a cup of tea or coffee during the breakfast only.
- Tea House hotel accommodation during the trek.
- A highly experienced, helpful and friendly government license holder Guide, his food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments, medicine.
- A Strong Porter among the two trekkers ( one porter sharing among two member ) including all his expenses including full insurance during the trek.
- Round Trip flight fare Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu & domestic airport taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla airport for you and guide.
- A trekking route map
- Medical supplies, first aid kit box, including Oximeter and pulse meter checker.
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance company). If in case.
- Sleeping bag, down Jacket, Duffel bag and walking Poles (if you don’t have your own, To be return after trip completed).
- National Park permits.
- TIMS (trekkers’ information management System.)
- All ground transportation.
- All our government taxes.
- Official expanse.
Cost Excludes:
- Activities like sightseeing in Kathmandu.
- Your travel insurance. (recommended)
- International air fare.
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
- Personal trekking Equipments.
- Extra night hotel in Kathmandu.
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FAQs
What is the total trekking distance traveled during the Everest View Trek?
The total trekking distance traveled during the Everest View Trek is around 51 kilometers. The average trekking hours for this short trek is around 5-6 hours a day.
What is the highest altitude of this trek?
The highest altitude you will be exploring during your Everest View Trekking is 3,867 meters at the Tengboche Monastery also known as the Dawa Choling Gompa. You get to see the best views of the mountains from this monastery.
Is the Everest View Trek difficult?
No, Everest View Trek is not a difficult trek as it is a short trek in the Everest Region. This trek does not take you through the difficult rough trails to the higher altitudes. Having said that it is a short trek suitable for beginners to enjoy the beautiful views of the Everest Region.
What are the difficulties you may face during Everest View Trek?
As this is a short trek, there are hardly any difficulties you will be facing during this trek. However, if you do not choose the right time for the trek, you may face some weather difficulties during your trek. The rainy season may cause the trails to be slippery and muddy so be careful during your trek if you are facing weather difficulties.
Will I get altitude sickness?
With the highest point of the Everest View Trekking Itinerary taking you to an altitude of 3867 meters, there is a slim chance of you getting altitude sickness. As long as you get proper acclimatization, you will not get altitude sickness during this trek.
Do I need a guide and a porter?
Hiring a porter and a guide is not a must but this definitely helps enhance your trekking experience. Having someone to guide you through the paths and show you the best trails with the best views is a great thing. Also not having to carry your own luggage makes your trekking a lot easier. So hiring or not hiring a guide and a porter depends on you.
How much does the Everest View Trek cost?
The Everest View Trek costs USD 1145 per person as per our Everest View Trekking Itinerary.
What are the required Everest View Trekking Permits?
For the Everest View Trekking, you will require the Khumbu Rural Municipality entry permit along with the Sagarmatha National Park permit. Your trekking company will have all these permits prepared for you. These cost around USD 50 per person.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, travel insurance is necessary for helicopter rescue in case of emergencies. However, this trek is not as risky or high altitude as other treks in the region. So travel insurance depends on you entirely. But travel insurance is better for trekking.
How much do I tip the staff?
You should tip the staff 10 percent of their total charge.
Are ATM machines available during the trek?
If you are lucky, there will be ATM machines in Lukla and in Namche Bazaar. As we are not traveling to the high altitudes as other treks, you should be able to find some working ATMs in Namche.
