Everest View Trek – Experience the Best of the Himalayas in a Short Time

From Kathmandu to Lukla, you'll take an exciting mountain flight to start your trip. The short flight is an adventure in and of itself, with stunning views of the Himalayas, hills, and valleys. Lukla is a small town that is always busy. It is also home to the only airport in the Everest area.

When you get off the plane, meet your hiking group and get going! The walk today is short and mostly goes downhill. You’ll pass through small Sherpa villages, cross suspension bridges, and follow the Dudh Koshi River (also known as the “Milk River”) to reach the village of Phakding. It’s a peaceful place surrounded by forests and farms. You’ll sleep in a warm teahouse and enjoy your first night in the mountains.

Start your hike to Namche Bazaar after breakfast. There are a few hanging bridges on the road, and it goes up and down and through pine forests. When you get to Sagarmatha National Park, your passes will be checked. Bears, birds, and snow cats all live in this park.

The last part of the hike is a steep climb, but the reward is big – you arrive in Namche Bazaar, the main town in the Everest region. Built in a horseshoe shape on a hillside, Namche is full of shops, bakeries, trekking gear stores, and friendly locals. If the sky is clear, you might even catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest in the distance.

Today is not a rest day to sleep but to help your body get used to the higher altitude – this is called acclimatization. You’ll take a short hike to the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest hotels in the world. From here, you can enjoy amazing views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and the beautiful Ama Dablam.

You can also visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and see the nearby villages of Khumjung and Kunde. Khumjung is home to the Hillary School, which was built by Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Everest. This day is all about light hiking, learning about the Sherpa lifestyle, and enjoying amazing scenery without rushing.

Leave Namche after breakfast and follow a scenic trail that winds along a hillside. This part of the trek offers some of the best views of the mountains – especially Ama Dablam, which is often called the most beautiful peak in the Himalayas.

You’ll walk through peaceful forests filled with pine, fir, and rhododendron trees. After lunch, the trail goes downhill to a river, and then uphill to reach Tengboche. This village is home to the famous Tengboche Monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region. If you arrive in time, you can join the monks for an evening prayer ceremony. The peaceful chants and mountain views make this a truly special moment.

Start walking back to Namche after a leisurely breakfast. Since the trail goes back the way you came, you can enjoy the views and fresh mountain air once more. There are parts of the hike that go up and down, but it will feel easier this time because your body is used to the higher elevation.

When you get back to Namche Bazaar, you can look around, eat some baked goods, or buy gifts like yak wool blankets or handcrafted items.

Today is the last day of hiking. You will walk back the same way you came, through woods, over bridges that swing open and closed, and past towns like Monjo and Phakding. The path mostly goes downhill, but there is a short climb in the last hour before you reach Lukla.

When you get to Lukla, you can have a party with your guide and helper. Tonight is your last night in the Everest area, so have a warm meal, tell stories, and think about the amazing trip you just went on.

Wake up early and take the return flight to Kathmandu. If the weather is clear, you’ll once again enjoy mountain views from the sky. After landing, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day resting, exploring the city, or shopping for souvenirs.