The Everest region is one of the most famous parts of the Himalayan range. It is where the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest, and many other stunning mountains are located. Likewise, the world-class trekking destination Everest Base Camp is also suitable for this region.
The Everest region is also one of the most visited trekking regions in Nepal. The region boasts many adventurous routes for trekkers, including EBC, Gokyo Valley, Ama Dablam Base Camp, and Three High Passes. These are all long and challenging treks.
For those seeking a less challenging trek, the Everest view trek is a perfect choice. With numerous itineraries available, this trek keeps the altitude below 4,000 meters, reducing the risk of altitude sickness and ensuring a comfortable journey.
In a very short time, you will get to enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas and experience the lives of the locals. Most importantly, capture jaw-dropping views of Mount Everest. In this blog, we have collected the best Everest view trek itineraries you can consider while picking one for you.
You will learn about the top 6 itineraries, and we have also customized a very special bonus itinerary with a helicopter flight to EBC. Note that you can do the Everest view trek following the itinerary of your choice on a budget or in a luxury style with us.
Some itineraries may not include an arrival/departure from Kathmandu, so you can also include it. Beyond the Limits Treks & Expedition offers flexible packages that you can curate according to your requirements. For any support, feel free to contact us.
Our Top Everest View Trek Itineraries:
1) Lower Everest Trek
Usually, most Everest view treks do not explore many villages and rather have a short time in the mountains. Therefore, we have designed our Lower Everest Trek Package to offer a bit longer time to trekkers in the mountains.
On this 12-day trek, you will explore places like Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Thame, Khumjung village, Phortse Thanga, Tengboche, and Monjo. You will spend nights in all these villages.
The itinerary is designed to present you with the thrill of the mainstream EBC trek route as well as the tranquility of less crowded sections of the region.
During the trek, you will get to witness stunning views of Mount Everest and many other mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Thamserku, etc. Similarly, experience the mountain lifestyle and see the daily life of Sherpas and other mountain communities.
Our Lower Everest trek costs USD 1395 per person. We also offer group discounts. The cost per head for a group of 5 to 8 trekkers is USD 1,350, and for a group of 9 to 16 trekkers, it is USD 1,299.
- Day 01: Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
- Day 02: Full-day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla airport (2,846 m/9,337 ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m/8,563 ft)
- Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,290 ft)
- Day 05: Acclimatation day in Namche Bazaar. Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,962 m/13,000 ft)
- Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame (3,800 m/12,467 ft)
- Day 07: Trek from Thame to Khumjung village (3,790 m/12,434 ft)
- Day 08: Trek from Khumjung village to Phortse Thanga (3,680 m/12,073 ft)
- Day 09: Trek from Phortse Thanga to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,660 ft)
- Day 10: Trek from Tengboche to Monjo (2,835 m/9,301 ft)
- Day 11: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2,846 m/9,337 ft)
- Day 12: Morning flight back to Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft) from Lukla airport
2) Pikey Peak Trek:
Pikey Peak Trek happens in the lower Everest region, which is known as Solu in Nepali words. If you want to see Mount Everest but do not want to take a Lukla flight or any other flight, then Pikey Peak trek is the best option for you. This trek starts from Jhapre, which can be reached in 8 to 10 hours of scenic drive from Kathmandu.
Some of the legendary mountaineers, including the first humans to climb Mt. Everest, have said Pikey Peak offers one of the most spectacular panoramas of Everest and other surrounding mountains, and we couldn't agree more.
Trekkers enjoy less crowded trails, beautiful Sherpa villages, and breathtaking scenery. Our Pikey Peak trek itinerary does not have arrival and departure from Kathmandu.
You can go with our proposed itinerary below or customize it to suit your preference. Our Pikey Peak trek cost starts at USD 565 per person. You will not get a better price with fantastic service than this in the market.
- Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Jhapre (2,830 m/9,285 f)
- Day 04: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Peak Base Camp (3,640 m/11,942 ft)
- Day 05: Ascend to Pikey Peak (4,065 m/13,336 ft) and descend to Jasmane Bhanjyang (3,550 m/11,647 ft) for the night stay
- Day 06: Trek from Jasmane Bhanjyang to Junbesi (2,700 m/8,858 ft)
- Day 07: Hike to Thupten Choling Gompa (3,031 m/9,944 ft) and descend to Taksindu (2,931 m/9,616 ft)
- Day 08: Trek from Taksindu to Phaplu (2,475 m/8,120 ft)
- Day 09: Drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft) by local sharing jeep
3) Everest Panorama Trek:
The Everest View Trek, also widely known as the Everest Panorama trek, is an 8-day itinerary that ascends to Tengboche village. It follows the mainstream EBC trail and includes night stays in popular villages like Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Khumjung village, Tengboche, and Monjo.
It is one of the classic itineraries for the Everest view trek. The Everest Panorama trek cost starts at USD 1,245 per person.
- Day 01: Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
- Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla airport (2,846 m/9,337 ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m/8,563 ft)
- Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,290 ft)
- Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Khumjung village (3,790 m/12,434 ft)
- Day 05: Trek from Khumjung village to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,660 ft)
- Day 06: Trek from Tengboche to Monjo (2,835 m/9,301 ft)
- Day 07: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2,846 m/9,337 ft)
- Day 08: Morning flight back to Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft) from Lukla airport
4) Short 5 Days Everest Trek:
This is our shortest Everest View trek itinerary you can complete in five days. There is no arrival or departure on this itinerary. You have to be available in Kathmandu on the day before the trek starts.
The 5 days Everest View trek is ideal for anyone looking for a quick trip to the Everest region. You will enjoy the Lukla flight, the adventurous trail, and the hospitality of Sherpas. Likewise, the journey offers beautiful mountain views and landscapes.
- Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla airport (2,846 m/9,337 ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m/8,563 ft)
- Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,290 ft)
- Day 03: Acclimatation day in Namche Bazaar. Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,962 m/13,000 ft)
- Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,846 m/9,337 ft)
- Day 05: Morning flight back to Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft) from Lukla airport
5) Everest View Trek 7 Days:
The 7-day Everest View Trek is ideal for travelers who want a one-week adventurous trip to Nepal. The itinerary includes your arrival, trekking period, and departure from Kathmandu. You can complete the entire journey in just seven days. The highest point following this itinerary is the Hotel Everest View.
- Day 01: Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
- Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla airport (2,846 m/9,337 ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m/8,563 ft)
- Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,290 ft)
- Day 04: Acclimatization day - hike to Everest View Hotel (3,962 m/13,000 ft) and continue to Khumjung village before returning to Namche Bazaar to spend the night
- Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,846 m/9,337 ft)
- Day 06: Morning flight back to Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft) from Lukla airport
- Day 07: Final departure from Kathmandu
6) Everest View Trek 8 Days:
This is another version of the 8 Days Everest View Trek. This itinerary includes both arrival and departure from Kathmandu, which takes you up to Tengboche village. You will stay on the mainstream EBC route.
It is one of the most followed Everest View trek itineraries. You will enjoy the mountain lifestyle, the lushness of the Sagarmatha National Park, the traditions of Sherpas, and stunning mountain landscapes.
The view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Ama Dablam from Tengboche is heavenly. Tengboche monastery is also the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region.
- Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
- Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla airport (2,846 m/9,337 ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m/8,563 ft)
- Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,290 ft)
- Day 04: Acclimatation day in Namche Bazaar. Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,962 m/13,000 ft)
- Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,660 ft)
- Day 06: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar(3,440 m/11,290 ft)
- Day 07: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,846 m/9,337 ft
- Day 08: Final departure from Kathmandu
Bonus
Below, we have presented a fantastic Everest view trek itinerary that combines an excursion to the base camp of Mount Everest and the popular Kala Patthar. If you do not want to miss these destinations during your Everest view trek, the helicopter flight is the easiest, comfortable, and quickest way to travel there.
Everest View Trek with Helicopter Flight to EBC & Kala Patthar:
Everest View Trek with a Helicopter Flight to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar is a very special package. First, it is ideal for travelers who are looking for a trip to the Everest region in under one week. Second, this trek is doable for trekkers of all ages, with or without previous trekking experience.
Related Package: Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return
Our 6-day Everest View Trek perfectly balances adventure, cultural heritage, tranquility, and thrill. You will start the journey with a usual Lukla flight and trek to Namche Bazaar.
Spend two nights here and take a thrilling helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. Enjoy a full window seat during the flight and witness the aerial panorama of villages, mountains, and glaciers.
The helicopter flight ends in Kathmandu as per the itinerary mentioned below. However, you can customize the itinerary to end a helicopter flight back to Namche Bazaar, Lukla, or any place you choose.
- Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
- Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla airport (2,846 m/9,337 ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m/8,563 ft)
- Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,290 ft)
- Day 04: Acclimatation day in Namche Bazaar. Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,962 m/13,000 ft)
- Day 05: Fly from Namche Bazaar to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and return to Kathmandu
- Day 06: Final departure from Kathmandu
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