Everest View Trek 9 days

As soon as you arrive in Kathmandu, the representative will meet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and help you with your private transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. You will be driven through the city's main roads to get a first-hand view of Nepal, including its markets, traffic and hills. Depending on the time you arrive, you may choose to explore the area or rest after checking into your hotel. Thamel, the main tourist center, is where you will find shops, restaurants and trekking equipment stores. You can prepare and relax for your upcoming trip in the evening.

• Max Elevation: 1,400 meters (4,593 feet)
• Distance: 6 kilometers
• Travel Hours: 20-30 minutes drive
• Accommodation: 3-star standard hotel
• Meal: Dinner

Today, the pre-trek briefing and the cultural aspects of the region are covered.You will receive all important information about your upcoming Everest View Trek, including trekking preparation, altitude awareness, safety measures, and general trip details. Then you will pay visits to the sights which reflect the cultural wealth of the country.

• Swayambhunath Stupa: One of the oldest religious sites in Kathmandu, situated on a hill overlooking the valley. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere, prayer wheels, and the monkeys that roam the area. 
• Pashupatinath Temple: One of the most important Hindu shrines in the country. Situated near the Bagmati River, it is a destination visited by pilgrims performing various rituals, including cremation.
• Boudhanath: One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and an important center of Tibetan Buddhism. Monks walk around it in meditation, spinning prayer wheels.
• Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square is a UNESCO Heritage site famous for its unique architecture. The square houses old palaces and temples, but also many courtyards with carved wood and stone structures.
• Max Elevation: 1,400 meters (4,593 feet)
• Distance:  25-30 km (city tours)
• Travel Hours: 6-7 Hours sightseeing
• Accommodation: 3-star standard hotel
• Meal: Breakfast

Today is the day for the start of your Everest trekking journey. Depending upon the time of the year and your flight timing, you will either have a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or an early morning drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap, followed by a flight to Lukla. During the trekking season, most of the flights are done via Ramechhap owing to the congestion of the Kathmandu airport. On such days, you drive for about 4 to 5 hours and then fly for 20 minutes from Ramechhap to Lukla. Along the way, you can view the breathtaking scenes of green hills, valleys, rivers, villages, and Himalayan peaks covered with snow.
Once you reach Lukla, you will have an encounter with the trekking team, make your arrangements, and start walking to Phakding. The journey involves walking slowly down amidst attractive scenery consisting of a forest of pine and rhododendron trees, villages of Sherpa people, prayer flags, mani walls, and prayer wheels of Buddhists. On your way, you will have to cross several suspension bridges over the river named Dudh Koshi, along with the first experience of the culture and natural beauty of the Khumbu region. After trekking for about 3 to 4 hours, you will reach the tranquil village of Phakding, where you will rest, have your dinner, and sleep for the first time in the region of Everest.

• Max Elevation: 2,860 meters (9,383 feet)
• Distance: 7-8 km. 
• Travel Hours: 30 to 35 minutes flight and 3 to 4 hours trekking/4 to 5 hours drive, 20 minutes flight, and 3 to 4 hours trek
• Accommodation: Teahouse 
• Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After you complete your breakfast, you should begin your expedition towards Namche Bazaar, which is also referred to as the colorful gate of the Everest region. You will travel along the Dudh Koshi River, passing through the beautiful villages of Zamfute, Toktok, Benkar, Monjo, and Jorsalle, where you will have the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the region and the daily life of the local people. At Monjo, you enter Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rich biodiversity, pristine forests, and spectacular Himalayan landscapes. During this journey, you also get a chance to cross various suspension bridges decorated with colorful prayer flags, including the well-known Tenzing-Hillary Suspension Bridge and the Larja Dobhan Bridge. 

As you ascend further, you will come across pine and rhododendron forests, old mani walls, chortens, and viewpoints highlighting the distinct culture of the Everest region. 

On clear days, the route presents you with the first look of Mount Everest, accompanied by the view of Thamserku, Kongde Ri, and Tabuche mountains. Finally, after hiking for a few more hours, you will get to Namche Bazaar, the principal trading center of Khumbu. Known as the “Sherpa Capital,” Namche houses hotels, coffee shops, bakeries, trekking stores, banks, internet, and health care facilities. Located in an amphitheater-like setting surrounded by snow-capped Himalayas, the town also organizes its traditional Saturday market. This marks centuries of trade in the region. You will be able to rest in your lodge and have dinner before spending the night in Namche Bazaar.

• Max Elevation: 3,440 meters (11,286 feet)
• Distance: 10-12 km 
• Travel Hours: 6 - 7 hours of walking
• Accommodation: Teahouse 
• Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

From Namche Bazaar, there is a short hike to the Everest View Hotel after a filling breakfast. The trail slowly ascends to Syangboche, providing an overview of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam alongside Lhotse, Thamserku, Tabuche and other peaks. Next, the trail heads towards Khumjung Village, where one can also visit Khumjung Monastery. This is a historically important monastery with local religious significance and a collection of historical artifacts. After exploring, you will descend to the Namche Bazaar where you can explore the town for the rest of the time. If you time your visit precisely, you may even get to enjoy the Saturday market which occurs once every week in this quaint little mountain town.

• Max Elevation: 3,880 meters (12,729 feet)
• Distance: 5-6 km 
• Travel Hours: 4 - 5 hours of walking
• Accommodation: Teahouse 
• Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

The day starts a little late in order to enjoy a relaxed start to the day, and then to continue the descent down from Namche Bazaar along the same path used while coming up. First of all, the path descends down to the well-known Hillary Bridge and then proceeds further to descend down the valley. There will be many locations with pine, rhododendron, and juniper trees, and there are many hanging bridges over the Dudh Koshi River along the trekking trail.

This route leads down from high altitude, following marked trails that make walking much simpler than those of previous days. Settlements like Jorsalle and Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate will be visited to reach the destination point, Monjo.

• Max Elevation: 3,440 meters (Namche Bazaar)
•  Distance: 9–10 km
•  Travel Hours: 3 to 4 hours of walking
•  Accommodation: Teahouse
•  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trek continues from Monjo toward Lukla along the Dudh Koshi Valley, winding its way alongside the Dudh Koshi River. This route leads you through places like Phakding and Benkar, where you cross several suspension bridges and go through gentle up-and-down stretches. You pass Namche Bazaar for a lunch break before continuing the journey. Near Lukla, you will be surrounded by many trekkers, porters, and local people. The final stage consists of a continuous uphill walk to reach Lukla, the main gateway to the Everest region. Here, after checking into the lodge, you complete all necessary trekking paperwork with your guide and staff.

•  Max Elevation: 2,860 meters (9,383 feet)
•  Distance: 12–13 km
•  Travel Hours: 5 to 6 hours of walking
•  Accommodation: Teahouse
•  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your last day is marked with early morning preparations as you move to Lukla Airport. The company takes care of your airport transfers and departure procedures. Very soon, you will find yourself on your way back to Kathmandu with breathtaking aerial scenery consisting of meandering rivers, gorges, farmlands, urban development, and, if the weather permits, views of amazing Himalayas such as Numbur Himal, and Gaurishankhar Himal.

In about 35 minutes of the flight, you will land in Kathmandu, where you can take some time for yourself, do some shopping in the market, or have a farewell dinner.

•  Max Elevation: 2,860 meters (Lukla)
•  Travel Hours: 30–35 minutes
•  Accommodation: 3-star hotel
•  Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for your onward international flight. The departure marks the end of the Everest View Trek. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time in the morning for short walks or last-minute shopping in Thamel before airport transfer.

• Max Elevation: 1,400 meters (4,593 feet)
• Travel Hours: 20–30 minutes drive (depending on traffic)
• Meal: Breakfast