Destination | Nepal |
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Activity | Everest Treks |
Accommodation | Hotel/Lodge/ Tea House during the trek |
Region | Everest Region |
Start / End point | Kathmandu / Kathmandu |
Duration | 7 Days |
Max. Altitude | 3,855m Tengbuche |
Meals Included | All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek |
Group size | 2-30 |
Nature of Trek | Lodge to Lodge Trekking |
Best Season | Feb, Mar, Apri, May, June, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec |
Trip Code | DWTTK02 |
Activity Per Day | Approximately 4-6 hrs walking |
Transportation | Domestic flight (Ktm-Lukla-Ktm) and Pick up & Drop off by PrivateTransportation (Hotel-Airport-Hotel) |
Grade | Easy |
Everest View Trek Insight
Everest View Trek is a short but beautiful journey to the Everest region to catch the exceptional views of the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest while avoiding heavy trek and chances of altitude sickness. This trek is suitable for all age groups.
Highlights
- Scenic flight to Lukla
- Mount Everest (8,848m)
- Relaxed and easy trek in the Everest region
- Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- The famous Sherpa town - Namche Bazaar
- Highland wildlife like musk deer and Himalayan Monal
- Ancient monastery in Tengboche
- Wide range of flora and fauna
- Other beautiful high peaks - Mt. Lhotse(8,516m) and Cho Oyu (8,201m)
Benefits of booking Everest View Trek with DWT
- Free Airport arrival and departure transfer to/from the hotel in a private vehicle.
- Online trip briefing after booking confirmation
- Pulse oximeters for monitoring blood oxygen saturation level in high altitudes to detect early signs of altitude sickness and other potential health risks
- Easy booking and reservation system
- Multi-channel communication (Email, WhatsApp, Facebook, WeChat, Viber, Skype, Zoom)
- 24/7 phone communication at +977- 9840055491
- Easy payment system.
- Medical kit
- Free extra luggage storage in the Discovery World Trekking store during the trek
- Sleeping bags and down jacket arrangements if you do not have your own.
Online Trip Briefing
The online briefing will clear all your doubts about the trek, including things to bring (equipment checklist) for the hike, the itinerary details, and what you can expect on the trails. As soon as you complete the booking, we will email you the available dates and times for the trek briefing, and once we receive your essential documents, we will conduct the online trek briefing.
Lukla Flight Information
There might be slight alterations to the trek itinerary, mainly during peak trek seasons (March, April, May, October, and November), as the flight to Lukla will be from Ramechhap/Manthali instead of Kathmandu due to traffic congestion. At other times, the flight will be from Kathmandu. To catch a flight from Ramechhap, we must leave Kathmandu and head to Manthali around 12:30 a.m. on the scheduled departure date. The drive will take around five hours.
Comprehensive Everest View Trek Overview
The Everest panorama view trek journey will begin with a 45-minute flight to Lukla Airport. It will be an enjoyable and very scenic flight.
After arriving in Lukla, you will start the EBC trek on the Dudh Koshi River banks and enter the gateway of Everest - Namche Bazaar. You will acclimatize in this famous Sherpa town for a day.
While acclimatizing, we will take you on a side trek to Khumjung, providing time to explore the local yak farm, visit the Edmund Hillary-funded school and Hospital, and enjoy the views of Everest from Everest View Hotel premises. People believe that Khumjung Monastery houses an ancient Yeti Scalp.
During the Everest View trekking, you will also visit airstrips in Syangboche while enjoying great views of Mt Everest and Ama Dablam. Then, you will continue to Tengboche. Once again, from Tengboche, you will catch spectacular views of Mt. Everest and other high peaks.
We will also take you to the ancient monastery of Tengboche to observe the monks offering prayers. Then, you will return to Namche Bazaar and trek back to Lukla. The excitement builds up as you cross high-suspension bridges and dense forests. From your path, you might spot highland wildlife as you appreciate the beautiful scenery. The journey as a whole will indeed be very refreshing.
Discovery World Trekking offers hundreds of trek packages all over Nepal and over a dozen in the Everest region, including Mt Everest View Trek. We created an Everest view trek itinerary package for all age groups and people with almost all fitness levels because we believe everyone should see Mt. Everest at least once in life.
If you are wondering how trekking in Nepal feels, the Everest View Trek 7 days is a good introductory trek. However, if you crave the best view of Mount Everest from Nepal, you must trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and reach Kala Patthar (5,555m).
Why Everest Panorama View Trek?
The Everest View Trek is a short alternative trek for those who want to avoid altitude sickness but still enjoy the views of Everest. This Everest view trekking will take you to the extraordinarily famous Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar, where you will acclimatize while appreciating the Sherpa lifestyle and hospitality. At Namche, you will meet adventurers heading north to set foot on Everest Base Camp or even climb Everest.
Along with Mt. Everest, you will also see the world's other high peaks, such as Mt. Lhotse (8,516m) and Cho Oyu (8,201m). As you cover a substantial altitude, you will see a wide range of flora and fauna. You can spend days exploring the Sagarmatha National Park.
DWT recommends all our valuable clients arrive at Kathmandu as early as possible, at least one day before the trek departure date, for last-minute preparations. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu may get delayed due to the weather. In such cases, we reschedule these flights to the next available flight. So, we suggest our clients add at least 2 extra days as a cushion to the trip to avoid international flight delays back to their home country.
Everest View Trek - 7 Days Short Itinerary
- day1
Flight from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft). Trek to Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 6.2km / 3.8miles Flight Hours 40/20 minutes Highest Altitude 2,850m / 9,350ft Trek Duration 3 hours Lukla is the gateway to the Everest region. In the busy trekking months - March, April, May, September, October, and November, flights from Kathmandu to Lukla may be rerouted to Manthali Airport. To catch the early morning Lukla flight, we'll pick you up at your hotel around 12:30 am, and take you on a 5-hour drive to Manthali Airport. After a 20-minute flight from Manthali, you will land at Lukla.
To bypass the Kathmandu-Manthali-Lukla route, you can charter a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla for around 550 USD per person when shared among five passengers.
For December, January, February, June, July, or August, you should be able to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla directly. Following breakfast, we'll take you to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for a 40-minute flight to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla.
Upon arriving at the Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla, your trek begins. At first, you will trek 200m downhill to the Thado Koshi River and cross a suspension bridge. From the bridge, the views of Mt. Kusum Kanguru look impressive. Soon after, you will pass a small Buddhist village, Ghat, before reaching Phakding. This day's trek will be short and enjoyable as you will be acclimatizing. After reaching Phakding, we will take you for a visit to the local monasteries.
- Overnight stay at Khumbu Travel Lodge (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day2
Trek from Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft ) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285 ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 7.4km / 4.6miles Highest Altitude 3,440m / 11,285ft Trek Duration 6 hours A long trekking day awaits us. We begin our trek early morning along the northern Dudh Koshi River banks crossing several suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi, including the Hillary suspension bridge. We will be trekking through forested trails to reach a small Sherpa village, known as Monjo. As you hike ahead, you will come to the Sagarmatha National Park Check Post where we register our permits before climbing through a thick, dense forest. From this forest, you will catch the first sight of Mt. Everest. However, we continue our trek further to reach Namche Bazaar - a famous Sherpa town, which is also known as the gateway to Everest.
- Overnight stay at Sakura Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day3
Rest day to acclimatize at Namche Bazaar
You will have gained substantial elevation by reaching Namche Bazaar. So it is a perfect time to acclimatize. The town is full of places that you can explore - including numerous Wi-Fi-linked cafes and restaurants, souvenirs, gear shops, pubs, etc. You can choose to visit the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center or hike to the Sherpa towns of Khumjung and Khunde. To catch amazing views of Mt. Everest, we will also hike up to the Everest Hotel. After acclimatizing for a day, we will head back to our lodges and prepare ourselves for the next day.
- Overnight stay at Sakura Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day4
Trek from Namche (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 3,855m / 12,850ft Highest Altitude 3,855m / 12,850ft Trek Duration 5 hours After early morning breakfast, we start our trek to Tengboche following the Dudh Koshi River. From the route on clear days, you will get spectacular views of Everest and other surrounding peaks. Trekkers often spot local wildlife like musk deer, Himalayan Thars, and pheasants while they trek. The trail drops down as we cross the Dudh Koshi River and passes through rigorous pine forests to Tengboche monastery, then to a meadow with surrounding lodges. From Tengboche, you get stunning views of Ama Dablam.
- Overnight stay at Paradise Lodge
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day5
Trek from Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 9.2km / 5.7miles Highest Altitude 3,855m / 12,850ft Trek Duration 5 hours We leave Tengboche in the morning and head to Namche Bazaar through a path that passes through dense forests, where you might get views of wildlife like pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, or even snow leopard. As we proceed, we will be climbing down some steep winding slopes. The trail will pass through regions with prayer flags and chortens by the side. As we head back, you can click pictures as you enjoy the views of Everest peak and the backside of Lhotse. After arriving at Namche Bazaar, we head to our lodges for rest.
- Overnight stay at Sakura Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day6
Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 13.5km / 8.3miles Highest Altitude (3,440m / 11,285ft) Trek Duration 6-7 hrs After breakfast, we will be hiking down a steep trail descending to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continue our trek through several local villages in and around Dudh Koshi River valley. Upon reaching Lukla, we will freshen up at our hotel and relax. In the evening you can celebrate your successful trek, after all, you have viewed the tallest peak in the world.
- Overnight stay at Comfort Inn (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day7
Fly back to Kathmandu/Manthali from Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft)
Itinerary Facts Flight Hours 40/20 minutes After your trek ends in Lukla, you will fly back to Kathmandu or Manthali, depending on the season. If you are trekking in March, April, May, September, October, or November, you'll probably fly to Manthali, followed by a five-hour drive to Kathmandu. In other months (December, January, February, June, July, and August), you will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu directly.
If you do not want to take the Lukla-Manthali-Kathmandu route, with four other individuals, you can book a helicopter. It will cost around 550 USD per person.
After arriving in Kathmandu, you can spend your time as you like.
- Included meal (Breakfast)
Photos & Videos
Day to Day Itinerary
- day1
Flight from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft). Trek to Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 6.2km / 3.8miles Flight Hours 40/20 minutes Highest Altitude 2,850m / 9,350ft Trek Duration 3 hours Lukla is the gateway to the Everest region. In the busy trekking months - March, April, May, September, October, and November, flights from Kathmandu to Lukla may be rerouted to Manthali Airport. To catch the early morning Lukla flight, we'll pick you up at your hotel around 12:30 am, and take you on a 5-hour drive to Manthali Airport. After a 20-minute flight from Manthali, you will land at Lukla.
To bypass the Kathmandu-Manthali-Lukla route, you can charter a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla for around 550 USD per person when shared among five passengers.
For December, January, February, June, July, or August, you should be able to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla directly. Following breakfast, we'll take you to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for a 40-minute flight to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla.
Upon arriving at the Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla, your trek begins. At first, you will trek 200m downhill to the Thado Koshi River and cross a suspension bridge. From the bridge, the views of Mt. Kusum Kanguru look impressive. Soon after, you will pass a small Buddhist village, Ghat, before reaching Phakding. This day's trek will be short and enjoyable as you will be acclimatizing. After reaching Phakding, we will take you for a visit to the local monasteries.
- Overnight stay at Khumbu Travel Lodge (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day2
Trek from Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft ) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285 ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 7.4km / 4.6miles Highest Altitude 3,440m / 11,285ft Trek Duration 6 hours A long trekking day awaits us. We begin our trek early morning along the northern Dudh Koshi River banks crossing several suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi, including the Hillary suspension bridge. We will be trekking through forested trails to reach a small Sherpa village, known as Monjo. As you hike ahead, you will come to the Sagarmatha National Park Check Post where we register our permits before climbing through a thick, dense forest. From this forest, you will catch the first sight of Mt. Everest. However, we continue our trek further to reach Namche Bazaar - a famous Sherpa town, which is also known as the gateway to Everest.
- Overnight stay at Sakura Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day3
Rest day to acclimatize at Namche Bazaar
You will have gained substantial elevation by reaching Namche Bazaar. So it is a perfect time to acclimatize. The town is full of places that you can explore - including numerous Wi-Fi-linked cafes and restaurants, souvenirs, gear shops, pubs, etc. You can choose to visit the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center or hike to the Sherpa towns of Khumjung and Khunde. To catch amazing views of Mt. Everest, we will also hike up to the Everest Hotel. After acclimatizing for a day, we will head back to our lodges and prepare ourselves for the next day.
- Overnight stay at Sakura Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day4
Trek from Namche (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 3,855m / 12,850ft Highest Altitude 3,855m / 12,850ft Trek Duration 5 hours After early morning breakfast, we start our trek to Tengboche following the Dudh Koshi River. From the route on clear days, you will get spectacular views of Everest and other surrounding peaks. Trekkers often spot local wildlife like musk deer, Himalayan Thars, and pheasants while they trek. The trail drops down as we cross the Dudh Koshi River and passes through rigorous pine forests to Tengboche monastery, then to a meadow with surrounding lodges. From Tengboche, you get stunning views of Ama Dablam.
- Overnight stay at Paradise Lodge
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day5
Trek from Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 9.2km / 5.7miles Highest Altitude 3,855m / 12,850ft Trek Duration 5 hours We leave Tengboche in the morning and head to Namche Bazaar through a path that passes through dense forests, where you might get views of wildlife like pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, or even snow leopard. As we proceed, we will be climbing down some steep winding slopes. The trail will pass through regions with prayer flags and chortens by the side. As we head back, you can click pictures as you enjoy the views of Everest peak and the backside of Lhotse. After arriving at Namche Bazaar, we head to our lodges for rest.
- Overnight stay at Sakura Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day6
Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 13.5km / 8.3miles Highest Altitude (3,440m / 11,285ft) Trek Duration 6-7 hrs After breakfast, we will be hiking down a steep trail descending to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continue our trek through several local villages in and around Dudh Koshi River valley. Upon reaching Lukla, we will freshen up at our hotel and relax. In the evening you can celebrate your successful trek, after all, you have viewed the tallest peak in the world.
- Overnight stay at Comfort Inn (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- day7
Fly back to Kathmandu/Manthali from Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft)
Itinerary Facts Flight Hours 40/20 minutes After your trek ends in Lukla, you will fly back to Kathmandu or Manthali, depending on the season. If you are trekking in March, April, May, September, October, or November, you'll probably fly to Manthali, followed by a five-hour drive to Kathmandu. In other months (December, January, February, June, July, and August), you will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu directly.
If you do not want to take the Lukla-Manthali-Kathmandu route, with four other individuals, you can book a helicopter. It will cost around 550 USD per person.
After arriving in Kathmandu, you can spend your time as you like.
- Included meal (Breakfast)
What is included?
- Domestic flight (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu) costs and airport departure taxes
- Total six nights. Five nights rooms with attached bathroom - Lukla, Phakding, and Namche (3 N). One night in a standard room at Tengboche.
- Full-board (main course) meals (7 Lunches, 6 Dinners, and 7 Breakfasts) during the trek
- Government licensed English-speaking Discovery World Trekking experienced trek leader and porter to help your luggage. Per trekker luggage weight limit is 9 kg.
- Guides and porter's cost, their meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, flight, and other necessary equipment
- Water purification tablets for safe drinking water
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee
- Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees.
- Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
- All government, local taxes, and official expenses
- Rescue operation arrangement in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
- Souvenir - a company's T-shirt & cap
- Discovery World Trekking trek achievement certificate
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at the end of the trek
What is excluded?
- 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 or late departure, or early return from the trek
- Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, boil bottle water, hot (tea/coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, 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 guide 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
- All the costs and expenses not listed in "cost includes" will be counted as excludes.
Route Map
Equipment Checklist
We recommend you bring basic clothing and accessories for the trek. Porters will carry your luggage, but they will not carry more than 18 kg of combined weight. We provide one porter for every two trekkers. So per trekker limit is 9 kg. Please find a fellow trekker and pack your things together in a duffle bag of over sixty liters capacity. If you require, we can arrange one porter per trekker.
Here is a list to help you pack things for the trek.
Head
- Sun hat (wide-brimmed)
- Beanie (for warmth)
- Buff or neck gaiter (for sun protection and warmth)
- Lightweight headlamp (with adjustable brightness)
- High SPF sunscreen
- Lip balm with SPF
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Face wipes
Upper Body
- Moisture-wicking t-shirts (short and long sleeves)
- Thermal base layer (for colder conditions)
- Fleece jacket and down jacket **
- Lightweight puffy jacket (for extra warmth)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Raincoat
- Lightweight, breathable long-sleeve shirt
- Polypropylene underwear (four)
Hands
- Insulated gloves or mittens (for cold weather)
- Waterproof gloves (for wet conditions)
Lower Body
- Quick-drying pants/trousers (convertible or full-length)
- Insulated pants (for colder conditions)
- Lightweight cotton pants
- Thermal leggings or long underwear (for colder weather)
- Two pairs of thermal/trekking trousers (pants)
Feet
- Thick Wool or synthetic moisture-wicking socks (4 pairs)
- Waterproof, ankle-supportive broken-in full hiking boots (with good traction)
- Sandals (for camp use or river crossings)
- Gaiters (for protection against mud, water, and debris)
Toiletries
- Biodegradable bar soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Medium-size drying towel
- Wet wipes or hand sanitizers
- Toilet paper (In a Ziplock bag)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Travel-sized shampoo
- Nail clippers
- Small mirror
Backpacks
- Duffle bag (capacity of over 60 liters) for porters** (One duffle bag for two trekkers).
- Backpack or daypack (capacity 20-30 liters) for yourself
Accessories
- Adjustable and lightweight poles (preferably collapsible)
- Water bottle or bladder with a capacity of at least 2 liters (insulated for cold weather)
- Water purification system (tablets, filter, or UV purifier)
- Sleeping bag (-10 to -15 degrees is the best) **
Extra Items
- Camera/smartphone (extra memory cards and batteries)
- Extra batteries or rechargeable power bank (for charging devices)
- Two-pin charging plug
- Basic first aid supplies (band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, Diamox)
- Personal medications (inhalers, allergy meds, etc.)
- Few passport-size photos
- Passport photocopies
- Notebook and pen
- Binoculars
- Swiss army knife or multi-tool (with scissors, can opener, etc.)
**We can provide you with a (used, nonwaterproof) duffle bag, (used) down jacket, and (used) sleeping bag if you do not have your own.
Trip Information
Arrival (free airport pickup)
Discovery World Trekking provides free airport arrival and departure transfer for our valuable clients booking the Everest Panorama Trek package. Our representative will be at Tribhuvan International Airport, holding a pamphlet with your name. They will offer you a garland or a Khada as a welcome gesture and take you to your hotel in a private vehicle. We provide this service to ensure you do not face navigational or other problems in a foreign country.
Trek start
We will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. You will require at least one overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu. The next day, early morning, you will take a domestic flight to Lukla that takes approximately 40 minutes. This package includes Kathmandu-Lukla- Kathmandu flight costs.
Accommodation
The Everest Base Panorama Trek is a 7-day hike requiring six nights of lodge-to-lodge stay at trek regions. We will arrange the best available lodges in those areas. You will stay five nights in rooms with an attached bathroom at Lukla, Phakding, and Namche (3N). In Tengboche, you will stay in a standard room. All rooms are twin-sharing rooms.
Solo trekkers will stay in single private rooms with an attached bathroom at Lukla, Namche, Phakding (3N), and a single standard room at Tengboche.
You will require two nights hotel stay in Kathmandu before and after the trek, but it is not included in the package. Kathmandu has a wide range of hotels that suit all budgets and tastes.
Meals
This trek takes you to high elevations in the periphery of the world’s highest peaks, which means you require carbohydrates, proteins, and other nutrients. Though the choices may be fewer, we will provide you with enough nutritious and tasty food during the trek.
We will provide seven breakfasts, seven lunches, and six dinners during the trek. All meals in the trek regions are on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner / main course).
The menu contains traditional, Asian, and Western cuisine, but as we climb up, the menu gets shorter. We highly recommend liquids like green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon, ginger tea, and garlic soup(must) at high altitudes. Fresh vegetables are great for your health as well. We want you to try popular Nepali dishes - dal (lentil), bhat (rice), tarkari (curry), momos (dumplings), and Chow mein.
Though plenty of non-veg items will be available in trek regions, we do not recommend them because the meat in trek regions may not be hygienic. We highly encourage you to avoid dairy, alcoholic, caffeinated items, and hot chocolates.
All personal bills (alcoholic drinks, hot (tea/coffee), and cold drinks) in tea houses/Lodges or cafes except standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with seasonal fruits) are excluded from the package.
Luggage
We assign one porter for every two trekkers. Per trekker luggage weight limit is 9 kg, so one porter will not carry more than 18 kg of combined luggage. We never overload our porters. Even though porters will carry most of your luggage, we expect you to carry a regular backpack for your valuables. We recommend you bring only the essentials to the trek. You can store your excess baggage in your hotel or our store for free. We will recheck everything (luggage, equipment, gear) before starting the journey.
Typical day
Each day comes with a unique trek experience, enjoying the scenery, taking photos, and exploring the local villages. Our experienced and friendly trek guides/Sherpas will share information about the places as you trek. Porters will carry our luggage, but you need to carry a small regular-day bag pack for valuable items.
The day starts with an early morning hot cup of tea/coffee, and we set off on the day’s walk around 7 to 8 am, depending on the duration and nature of the day’s walk.
After trekking for three to four hours, we serve lunch around midday on the route to the next destination. After lunch, we will rest for an hour and then continue. The afternoon walk will be shorter. Once you reach the overnight lodge/tea house, you can snack on the extra dietary food. In your free time, before dark, you can explore nearby places.
We will serve dinner around 6 to 7 pm. After dinner and before heading to bed, you can engage in friendly conversations and discuss your experience with each other. Your leader/guide will brief you about the next day’s plan. After this briefing and before going to bed, you can enjoy reading books, watching mountaineering videos if available, or playing board games like Monopoly or cards. Most foreigners also learn simple Nepali words from our crew.
Electricity and water
Throughout the lodges at Everest View Trek regions, you can get electricity for your camera and mobile for a small price. You can buy packed mineral water from local lodges or en-route shops. In addition, you can carry a water bottle and fill it with boiled or filtered water that you can purchase at lodges or tea houses. You should not drink water from rivers, taps, and wells in the trek regions for hygiene concerns.
Communication
During the Everest View Trek, you can use internet service at the lodges, but it comes with some extra service charge. Once we reach high altitudes, we will communicate by phone for safety. Discovery World Trekking remains in contact with all its trek groups at least once daily through trek leaders to ensure everyone is safe and comfortable. If you want, you can buy a local sim in Kathmandu. However, depending on your network, the signals might not be strong enough.
Tipping
Nepali culture accepts tipping. Tipping is at travelers' discretion and should reflect the service rendered trek length and trek cost. We advise you to tip the crew collectively at the end of the trek.
Trek End
On the last day of your trek, in the morning, we will take you to Lukla for a 40-minute flight back to Kathmandu. The flight cost is included in this package. We hope you will have a relaxing flight as you relive the moments of your trek. You can spend the remaining day as you like. We will organize a farewell dinner later in the evening.
Feedback
After completing the Everest View Trek, we will organize a farewell dinner in Kathmandu. After the trek, we will present you trek achievement certificate. This is also a perfect time to give us your feedback about the trip.
Useful Info
Lukla Aiport is very busy during the trekking season, but due to bad weather, there is a chance of flights getting canceled or postponed. Hence, we recommend you add two extra days to this trek package so that you will not miss your international flight back to your country. You can hire a helicopter in case of flight delays, but it will cost you between USD 500 to 1000. Similarly, the above itinerary is a general guideline. In rare cases, we might need to adjust the itinerary for circumstances beyond our control, such as bad weather, landslides, government decrees, etc.
Trip extension
After completing your trek, if you want to stay a couple of days extra in Nepal, we can arrange other activities for you - including exploring and sightseeing in and around Kathmandu Valley, Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, rafting, canoeing, etc.
Departure
On the day of your departure back to your home country, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport. We hope you enjoyed your trek in Nepal and will be back for more adventures in the Nepali Himalayas. We provide around a hundred trek packages.
Trek season
The weather is the crucial factor you must consider while deciding to participate in Everest View Trek. Adventurers, locals, and trek enthusiasts hike to Everest Base Camp trek throughout the year, but there are ups and downs based on seasons. The best trek season is during the spring and autumn as the sky is crystal clear, the chances of rain are minimum, and there are no clouds. Clear azure skies provide the most spectacular vistas, while the favorable warm temperature makes the trek heavenly.
During winter, the trek becomes challenging due to heavy snowfall and cold temperatures, but it also excites some trekkers. Similarly, summer coincides with the monsoon in Nepal, so the path is a little slippery and wet.
January to February: This time is the coldest, especially from early January to early February. There is heavy snowfall in the trek regions resulting in frigid temperatures. Though the daytime may be warm and admirable with clear skies, the nighttime is extremely cold, but the trek is possible in these months. Discovery World Trekking conducts safe Everest View Treks during these months, but if you are allergic to colds, you shouldn’t trek during these months.
Temperature: Temperatures range from 15°C to -5°C
March to April: It is one of the best seasons for Everest View Trek due to favorable weather. You can get stunning views of the Himalayan ranges and glaciers. March, being the beginning of the spring season, the weather starts to warm up. During these months, all flora and fauna, dormant throughout the winter, come back to life, feeding, and breeding in the sun-kissed temperatures. Temperatures start increasing from the mid of March, and with clear skies, snow mountains look their best.
Temperature: Around 18 °C during the day and around 6 °C at night
May to June: This is also the perfect time for trekking, right before the rainfall. Rainfall in Nepal starts at the end of June and lasts till mid-August. The mix of spring and summer seasons makes the trek much more enjoyable.
Temperature: Around 25°C during the day and around 7°C at night
July to August: The rainfall hits its peak during this time at altitudes below 3500 meters. Due to heavy rainfall, flights to Lukla may get canceled at the beginning or end of the trek, but trekkers trek to Everest Base Camp during these months. The hike is challenging but not impossible. We do conduct safe Everest View Treks during this time. If you trek during these months, you will witness spectacular views of the waterfalls in comparatively uncrowded trails.
Temperature: Around 27°C during the day and around 10°C at night
September to October: These months also form one of the perfect Everest View Trek seasons. Large numbers of trekkers visit Everest reason during these months. As the monsoon slowly ends, a perfect trekking climate sets in. The temperature rises to 20 degrees during the daytime and falls to 5 degrees at night. Most trekkers enjoy trekking the most at this time due to the clear skies, which provide stunning views of the mountains. Tourists coming for the Everest View Trek view in these months can also enjoy the festive mood of Nepalis as two major Nepali festivals - Dashain and Tihar fall during these months.
Temperature: Around 20°C during the day and around 6°C at night
November to December: As winter slowly begins, snowfalls start in the Himalayas, and it gets tough to trek. Nights get very cold. November treks are easier with sparkling days and amazing views of glorious mountains. The daytime temperatures are very stable, but nights are cold. From December, the temperature starts to get very low due to snow.
Temperature: Around 15°C during the day and around -14°C at night
The weather in the Himalayas is unpredictable and changes quickly.
Trek difficulty
The Everest View Trek is an easy trip to see Mt. Everest close without reaching Everest Base Camp. However, this is not a casual journey. The trekking route involves hiking along the rocky mountain, steep ascents, descents, and straightforward paths.
So the trip is not very demanding. Novice trekkers of all age groups can join this trek. You do not need any technical experience or skills. However, the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the hike. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform us before booking the trek.
Trek safety
We take our valuable guests' safety seriously. We will be carrying all the necessary gear, equipment, and first aid kits prepared to face any situation. Our leaders and guides have completed extensive first-aid training. If a trekker falls sick due to the altitude, your trek leader has the authority to decide whether to continue the ascend or descend immediately. We also make sure that all trekkers trek as a group.
The highest elevation you will reach in the 7 Days Everest View Trek is 3,875m at Tengboche. This package includes a day at Namche for proper acclimatization. The chance of being affected by altitude sickness is negligible.
Your trekking leader and guide have extensive first-aid training and are well-experienced. We also use oximeters to monitor your oxygen level to detect signs of altitude sickness. Further, we have designed our itinerary to prevent altitude sickness. You will ascend slowly, taking regular breaks, and we suggest you drink plenty of water.
We guarantee your health will be in reliable hands. In severe mountain sickness cases, the only cure is to descend immediately. Your group leader has the authority to stop your ascent based on the condition of trek members. You need to understand that some individuals are more vulnerable than others.
DWT team
Throughout the trek, our well-experienced and licensed guides/Sherpas will accompany you. They will make sure your journey is comfortable and memorable. Porters will carry your luggage. We provide one porter for two trekkers. However, if you want, we can assign one porter per trekker. Our crew members are locals raised in remote high Himalayas, so their physical endurance at high altitudes is remarkable.
All our staff members are precious to us. We pay them well and take care of their insurance, clothing, food, and lodging throughout the trek. All our guides and porters receive medical care when ill or injured. We try our best to make every team member happy as we believe that only a happy crew can make our clients happy. Our trek leaders are:
- Intensive Wilderness First Aid Trained
- Government Trekking Guide Training Certified
- Fluent in speaking English and other major languages
- Trained in Conservation and Biodiversity
- Experienced in rock climbing
Visa
All foreigners except Indians require a visa to enter Nepal. You can get an on-arrival Visa at the Tribhuvan International Airport. For a visa application, you will require a passport with at least six months of validity, a passport-size photo, and visa fees. The current visa application fee is USD 50 for 30 days, which you can pay in cash. Citizens of China and the SAARC countries will receive a free visa.
Citizens from certain countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan) may not receive on-arrival visas. So if you are a citizen of any of these countries, you must contact your local Nepalese embassy.
Government can change visa policies without notice, so please check https://www.immigration.gov.np/ for the latest information.
Trek booking
Discovery world trekking is a Nepal government-authorized, licensed, and bonded trek and tour operator, providing service for over a decade. We are members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
Therefore, you can confidently book your trekking with us. We require a 10 percent trek package cost as an advance for booking. Please send us your necessary documents - including passport copy, passport-sized photos, travel insurance policy, and arrival and departure flight details within a week of booking. The number of domestic flights to Lukla is limited so please send your documents at the earliest for booking the flight.
You can pay a 10% booking advance by bank transfer, western union, or online through our website. You can pay the remaining amount after arriving in Nepal. We will also email you payment details- including modes of payment.
You can book this trek here.
Currency exchange
Nepali Rupees (NPR/Rs) is the local currency. (1 USD = ~ NPR 130).
You can exchange major foreign currencies through local banks and legitimate money exchanges in Kathmandu and all over Thamel. Money exchanges display the exchange rates visibly for the public.
Despite having the security advantage of a traveler's cheque, we recommend cash exchange to avoid hassles like lengthy processes and a high bank commission. You can also withdraw cash (in Rupees only) from one of the many ATMs in Kathmandu. Many of these ATMs are open around the clock. The maximum withdrawal amount is NPR 35,000 Rupees for an NPR 500 processing fee using your foreign card.
If you use the money exchange facilities at banks and financial institutions, the service fee charge imposed is about four percent or more, depending upon the bank. Trek regions have no banks, and money exchange services, so you should exchange your money in Kathmandu based on your expense estimations. Trek regions only accept Nepalese currency.
Most banks in Asia do not accept old, torn, or faded foreign currency notes, so make sure you have new, clean notes.
Extra personal expenses
You must cover the accommodations and meals during your stay in Kathmandu. Besides these costs, you need personal spending money for the visa process, travel insurance policy purchase, beverages, snacks, tips, and souvenirs. We recommend you bring cash (major currency) and exchange them for Nepali Rupees in Kathmandu.
Travel Insurance
This trip grade is easy, but it takes place at higher elevations, and there is a tiny chance of altitude sickness and other hazards. Hence travel insurance is compulsory. The policy must cover medical and helicopter rescue expenses at the highest altitude. We can recommend insurance companies for you based on our previous client experience, but we do not sell insurance policies.
We request our valuable clients to send their detailed insurance information within a week of booking. In emergencies, we will use your insurance policy and other informational documents to arrange a swift evacuation and transfer you to medical centers.
Before buying travel insurance, call the insurance company and recheck if they have Heli-rescue and evacuation up to 4000m. Do not just believe what insurers write on their website.
Last-minute booking
It is best to book in advance, but if you are unable to book in advance, Discovery World Trekking accepts the last-minute booking. To take advantage of this booking, you must pay 100% trip cost 24 hours before the trek departure date. We do our best to operate a trek at any time, but, in case of last-minute booking, you cannot hold us responsible for delays due to circumstances beyond our control, such as bad weather, unavailability of lodges, etc. Contact us for more information at 977- 9840055491 (Paul) or email us at [email protected].
Group & private trek
We organize groups as well as private treks. If you have your group, you will be eligible for discounts, but you will not get discounts for groups we assemble. We can handle all group sizes and add an assistant guide for trek groups with 12 or more trekkers.
Responsible travel
We strongly believe in environmental sustainability. Hence, Discovery World Trekking works together with the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) to organize eco-friendly trips to prevent the adverse effect of tourism in trek areas while benefitting the locals and the trekkers.
Notes
Everest View Trek Package has fixed trek departure dates from Kathmandu. However, if these dates are inconvenient for you, let us know. We can organize your trek at your convenience.
Trip Departure Dates
Note to solo travelers:
If you are a solo traveler, please contact us via Call/WhatsApp/Viber at +977-9840055491 or email [email protected] before booking the trip to confirm the departure date. Please note that we organize private treks only.
You can also use our Free Trip Planner to plan your trip.
Book this trip with us. Here are the upcoming dates. Feel free to share this trip with your friends and family as we organize exclusive private group treks only. For custom trips or general inquiries contact us.
Trip Start and End Point
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
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7 Days6 Dec, 2024 - 12 Dec, 2024 | Guaranteed | Enquire Now | |
7 Days8 Dec, 2024 - 14 Dec, 2024 | Guaranteed | Enquire Now | |
7 Days11 Dec, 2024 - 17 Dec, 2024 | Guaranteed | Book Now | |
7 Days13 Dec, 2024 - 19 Dec, 2024 | Guaranteed | Book Now | |
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Group Discount Available
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2 - 3 Pax | US$ 1000 |
4 - 9 Pax | US$ 970 |
10 - 18 Pax | US$ 930 |
Travelers' Review
Trip Reviews
Discovery World Trekking
Bentley
Jan 29 , 2024
Walking the Everest View Trek together with the Discovery World Trekking became one of the most unforgettable journeys of my life that was full of inspiring views and cultural encounters. Paul and his team are really exceptional in supporting and ensuring gentle and pleasurable trekking.
I can never be thankful enough for the amazing experience of the Everest region. From my experience I can say, I am sure these memories will stay with me forever. I highly recommend the tour to anyone who wants to experience stunning nature in a really real and unforgettable way.
Charlotte
Jan 23 , 2024
If you're seeking an unforgettable adventure amidst the majesty of the Himalayas, look no further than the Everest View Trek! My journey here with Discovery World Trekking was an experience beyond words. The real highlight was, of course, the views of Everest itself. Gazing upon the world's tallest peak, was a moment I'll cherish forever.
Our guide was exceptional, and knowledgeable about the area's history, culture, and the nuances of trekking in the Himalayas. They ensured our safety and comfort throughout the journey, and their passion for the region was truly inspiring.
Overall, the Everest View Trek exceeded all my expectations. It's a must-do for anyone with a sense of adventure and a love for the great outdoors. Highly recommended! I will come back again to do the Everest base camp trek.