Everest View 7 Day Trek

Everest View 7 Day Trek

If you are short on time this is a great option to our regular 14 day excursion to Everest Basecamp. Enjoy five days of trekking in the Khumbu with fabulous views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Kongde Ri and Kusum Kanguru. The trek starts with a 35 min flight from Kathmandu to the air strip at Lukla. The next two days are spent hiking up the beautiful canyon of the Dhudh Kosi to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. The following morning we take a day hike to Everest View Hotel for a fantastic panorama that includes Everest and Ama Dablam. We get one more day of hiking to visit the villages of Khunde and Khumjung which are home to many traditional Sherpa and surrounded by beautiful mountains. On the last day of trekking we head back to Lukla from Namche for a flight the following morning back to Kathmandu. This is a great trek anyway you look at it and will certainly leave you wanting to come back to Nepal for more.

DAY 1 - KATHMANDU: ARRIVAL DAY

Altitude: 1,350m/4,428ft transfer to your hotel. 

DAY 2 - KATHMANDU TO LUKLA FLIGHT AND PHAKDING

Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft (Lukla) & 2,652m/8,698ft (Phakding) 

Walking Distance: 8km (3-4 hours) * 

Flight time: 35 min

After a short morning flight to Lukla, you'll be introduced to your guide and porter. Kick off your trek with an easy walk through Chaurikharka village and descent towards Dudhkoshi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkoshi River until Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), where we will be staying for the night to acclimatize. Enjoy your free time in Phakding, a popular stopping point.

DAY 3 - PHAKDING TO NAMCHE BAZAAR

Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft 

Walking Distance: 10-12km (5-6 hours)

We'll have breakfast in Phakding before gearing up for the trek to Namche Bazaar, the biggest sherpa village in Nepal. Our trail takes us first over the Dudhkoshi River via a long suspension bridge, and then through a beautiful pine forest to Monjo, about two hours away. Soon thereafter, we will approach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park for a brief permit check and then descend to Dudh Kosi River (spotting Mani stones along the way!) en route to Jorsale. Lunch will be served here, and then it's uphill to Namche. 

DAY 4 - NAMCHE BAZAAR - DAY HIKE (KHUNDE/KHUMJUNG AND EVEREST VIEW HOTEL)

Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft 

We leave early for the hike up to the Everest View Hotel about an hour’s hike above Namche for a fantastic panorama of the Himalayas and a great view of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. After enjoying the view and relaxing with a hot coffee we continue to the traditional of Shyangboche amd back to Namche..

DAY 5 - NAMCHE TO PHAKDING AND LUKLA

Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft 

Walking Distance: 16km (6-7 hours)

After breakfast, we trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages. Our arrival in Lukla brings an evening in our last Tea House and, traditionally, a party with your trekking crew: you made it! Thanks to great teamwork and perseverance, you’ve accomplished a physical feat of which others only dream.

DAY 6 - LUKLA TO KATHMANDU

Altitude: 1350m/4428ft 

Flight time: 35 min

In the morning, you'll hop a brief flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, where your journey both began and ends. You'll transfer to your hotel upon landing for some much-needed solo rest and reflection after your trek conquering the Himalayas. 

DAY 7 - KATHMANDU: DEPARTURE DAY

Altitude: 1,350m/4,428ft