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The Everest View Trek provides the shortest trekking experience of Everest Region, while taking you closer to the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest (8848.86). At the same time, it offers panoramic views of world’s most famous mountains, picturesque villages, lush forests and rivers. Additionally, the trek also offers you the opportunity to visit some of the popular villages of renowned Sherpa people.
The Everest View Trek typically starts with a 35-minute thrilling flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2850m), which is the most standard way to begin the trek. However, one can also drive from Kathmandu to Paiyan to start the trek. Similarly, a helicopter charter flight is another option. This allows travelers to fly to/from their desired location to commence or conclude the trek. Nevertheless, if you lack recent experience of travelling to high altitude regions, we do not recommend flying to higher elevations to start the trek.
Important Notes (while planning for the trip)
Important Notes (during the trip)
WELCOME TO NEPAL, the land of the Himalayas!
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will receive a warm welcome from the company representatives of Osprey Adventure, who will assist you with your luggage and guide you to the hotel. After checking into the hotel, the company representative will provide you with a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming trip, including inclusions and exclusions, safety precautions, cultural norms and other important information that will be useful during your stay in Nepal.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Your city tour guide will arrive promptly at the hotel with a private vehicle and driver. After breakfast, you will process to visit the following religious and historical sites, all of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1979 AD.
Swayambhunath is situated atop an elevated hill station in the heart of Kathmandu city, standing 77 meters above the city’s level, providing panoramic views of the entire Kathmandu valley. It is also famously known as “Monkey Temple” among tourists due to the abundance of monkeys found on the site. While primarily a Buddhist pilgrimage site, you can also find a Hindu temple harmoniously coexisting alongside the main temple of Swayambhunath.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, situated in the heart of Kathmandu, is the former Royal Palace of Nepal. “Durbar” translates to ‘palace’ in Nepali. It stands out as one of three durbar squares in the Kathmandu valley. Today, it serves as a key attraction for tourists, renowned as the center of medieval art and architecture.
Within the Durbar Square, your tour will encompass visits to several historical landmarks, including the ancient palace museum, the temple of Kumari (the living goddess of Nepal), Hanuman Dhoka, the Kasthamandap Temple, and the statue of Kal Bhairav.
Boudhanath is the largest stupa in Nepal, situated 11km northeast from the heart of Kathmandu city. Its magnificent size and mesmerizing shape are sure to leave you stunned. Historically, it is believed to have been built in the early 5th century and now stands as a beacon of Buddhist belief. Surrounding the stupa, there are many terrace restaurants where you can enjoy a lunch break.
Pashupatinath Temple stands as one of the largest and most revered shrines for Hindus worldwide. Situated on the western bank of the holy Bagmati River, which flows through the center of the Kathmandu valley, it also serves as a popular cremation site for Hindus. The majority of Hindus who pass away in the Kathmandu valley are brought to Pashupati for cremation, so it is highly likely that you will observe open-air cremations during your visit. Entrance to the main temple is restricted to Hindus only. However, even if you are non-Hindu, you can still observe the main temple from the eastern bank of the river.
The day starts early in the morning as you fly to Lukla. Flights from Kathmandu to Lukla usually operate early in the morning because the weather in Lukla tends to become unstable in the afternoon. You will begin your 13-day trek by taking a 35-minute scenic flight to Lukla. The flight itself is an adventure as you will fly amidst towering snow-capped mountains. Once you land in Lukla, you will meet all the staff members and begin the trek. The trail initially descends and follows Dudh Koshi River with some uphill climbs towards the end. After three and half hours walking, passing through beautiful Sherpa villages such as Chaurikharka, Chhaplung, Thadakoshi and Ghat, as well as picturesque terraced green fields and forests you will reach Phakding, situated on the bank of Dudh Koshi River.
Villages on route | Chaurikharka (2619m) – Chhaplung (2660m) – Thadakoshi – Ghat |
Breakfast will be served at 7:00am. You must pack your luggage and day bag before breakfast. Right after breakfast, you will start walking. This will be your usual routine for the next six days. The path follows Dukh Koshi River, which is relatively easier for the first two and a half hour, and becomes steep uphill in the second half. After five hours walking, passing thorough beautiful villages such as Toktok, Benkar, Monjo and Jorsale, dense pine forests and crossing suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River five times you will reach Namche Bazar, the unofficial capital of Sherpa villages.
Villages on route | Toktok (2710m) – Bengkar (2740m) – Monjo (2835m) – Jorsale (2740m) |
Mountain views | Kusum Khanguru (6367m), Thamserku (6608m), Kongde Peak (6187m) |
Today, you will hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) and Khumjung village (3790m). It requires a four-hour walk to reach the destination and two hours’ return. You will spend some time at the Everest View Hotel enjoying hot tea with panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusum Khangru, Tabuche peak and many more. You will also get picturesque views of Phortse, Pangboche and Tengboche villages. Afterwards, you will descend down for 45 minutes to Khumjung, where you will stop for lunch. There, you will see a school which was built by Sir Edmund Hilary after he became the first human to summit Mt. Everest. Following lunch, you will return to Namche by visiting Khunde village and the health post.
Mountain views | Mt. Everest (8848.86m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7861m), Amadablam (6812m), Kangtega (6782m), Thamserku (6608m), Tabuche (6495m) |
Today marks the final day of the trek. After a steep descent of an hour down to the Dudh Koshi River, the trail become much easier. Retracing your steps through dense pine forests, verdant fields, and villages such as Jorsale, Monjo, Benkar, Toktok, Phakding, Ghat, Thadakoshi, Chhaplung and Chaurikharka, you will reach Lukla in the late afternoon or early evening. As it is the last day of the trek, you can celebrate the success of the trip with your staff members and offer them tips.
Villages on route | Jorsalle (2740m) – Monjo (2835m) – Phakding (2610m) – Chaurikharka (2619m) |
Mountain views | Kusum Khanguru (6367m), Thamserku (6608m), Kongde Peak (6187m) |
Early in the morning, you will walk to Lukla airport escorted by your staffs with you luggage. After 35 minutes’ scenic flight, you will land at Kathmandu Domestic Airport, from where you will be picked up by our driver the dropped off at the hotel. Upon your arrival, our office representative will meet you and get your feedback about the trek.
Today is a leisure day. This leisure day in Kathmandu at the end of the trek has been allocated to compensate if the flight from Lukla gets canceled due to bad weather or if you require an extra day in the trek due to some unavoidable emergency. Today, you can have a good rest before departing for your home country or you can explore the city on your own.
Today marks your final day in Nepal. We will drive you to Kathmandu International Airport three hours before your flight time.
Note: If you would like to spend more time in Nepal, you can join our leisure or adventure extension trips such as City Sightseeing, White-water Rafting, Jungle Safari, Paragliding, Bungee Jumping etc.
Choosing the proper equipment for trekking in Nepal is crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience. Most trekking destinations in Nepal are remote, with few accessible markets. Even where markets exist, prices tend to be high. Therefore, it is essential to prepare all necessary equipment before starting your trek. Kathmandu, particularly the Thamel area, is the ideal place to acquire equipment if you haven’t brought it from your home country. Alternatively, Pokhara offers equipment at similar prices to Kathmandu.
Below is a list of general equipment. Not all items may be necessary depending on your destination. Consult your travel consultant or guide if assistance in selecting the appropriate equipment.
*Note: FYI, you can also rent a sleeping bag and a down jacket in Kathmandu. The cost varies from $2 to $3 per day for each item, depending on the quality.