- Length
- 7 days
- Highest point
- 3,880 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Starts
- Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)
- Ends
- Lukla (fly to Kathmandu)
- Group size
- 2–12 People
- Sleeping
- Tea House
See Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam in one week without going to Base Camp. Fly to Lukla, walk the classic trail through Phakding and Namche Bazaar, hike to the Everest View Hotel on an acclimatisation day and stay a night at Tengboche Monastery.
- Panoramic views of Mount Everest (8,849 m), Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam
- Scenic mountain flight to and from Lukla
- Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa trading town at the gateway to the high Khumbu
- Acclimatisation hike to the Everest View Hotel (about 3,880 m)
- A night at Tengboche, home of the Khumbu's most important monastery
- Rhododendron, pine and juniper forest along the Dudh Koshi river
- Sherpa villages, prayer walls and suspension bridges inside Sagarmatha National Park
- A shorter alternative to Everest Base Camp for travellers with one week
- Private departures for couples, families and small groups
The climb, day by day
Day 1Fly to Lukla (2,860 m), trek to Phakding (2,610 m)2,610 m
The trek starts with the flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region. In peak season the flight may leave from Manthali (Ramechhap) instead of Kathmandu, with a road transfer from Kathmandu first. At Lukla we meet the crew, sort the bags and walk down to Phakding past small Sherpa settlements, stone-paved paths and pine forest beside the Dudh Koshi river. Phakding is reached in the afternoon with time to rest and look around the village.
- Distance
- 20–40 min flight · 6–7 km on foot
- Walking
- 3–4 hrs
- Meals
- Lunch & Dinner
- Night
- Teahouse, Phakding
Day 2Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)3,440 m
We follow the Dudh Koshi north through villages and forest to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, cross several suspension bridges and then start the main climb. The trail rises steadily through pine and rhododendron forest, the views opening up as we gain height, until the final climb brings us into Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa trading town at the gateway to the higher Khumbu.
- Distance
- about 10 km
- Walking
- 5–6 hrs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Night
- Teahouse, Namche Bazaar
Day 3Acclimatisation day: hike to the Everest View Hotel (about 3,880 m)3,440 m
A rest day that is not really a rest: climbing high and sleeping low is how the body adjusts to altitude. After breakfast we hike gently above Namche to Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel, where on a clear day you see Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and Khumbila. We spend time with the view, walk back down to Namche and have the afternoon free for the Sherpa Museum, the market and the viewpoints around town.
- Distance
- about 5 km
- Walking
- 3–5 hrs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Night
- Teahouse, Namche Bazaar
Day 4Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860 m)3,860 m
A scenic balcony trail above the Dudh Koshi valley leads through Kyangjuma and Sansa, then drops to Phungi Thenga. From the river the trail climbs steadily through rhododendron and pine forest to Tengboche, home of the most important Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu. There is time to visit the monastery and watch the light on Ama Dablam.
- Distance
- about 9 km
- Walking
- 5–6 hrs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Night
- Teahouse, Tengboche
Day 5Tengboche to Monjo (2,835 m)2,835 m
Get up early for the morning light on the peaks around Tengboche. After breakfast we descend through the forest to Phungi Thenga, climb back to Sansa and follow the familiar trail to Namche for lunch. The afternoon is downhill through forest to the Dudh Koshi, over the suspension bridges and through Jorsale to Monjo. It is the longest day, but the lower altitude makes for a comfortable evening.
- Distance
- 14–16 km
- Walking
- 6–7 hrs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Night
- Teahouse, Monjo
Day 6Monjo to Lukla (2,860 m)2,860 m
The last day on foot passes back through Phakding, Ghat and other small villages before the gentle climb into Lukla. There is time to relax and explore the town on your final evening in the Everest region, and your guide confirms the next morning's flight.
- Distance
- about 8 km
- Walking
- 4–5 hrs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Night
- Teahouse, Lukla
Day 7Fly Lukla to Kathmandu (or Manthali)1,400 m
After breakfast we walk to Lukla airport for the flight out. Depending on the season and the airline, it lands in Kathmandu or at Manthali (Ramechhap), which is followed by a 5 to 6 hour road transfer to Kathmandu. The trek ends on arrival in Kathmandu. Lukla flights are weather dependent, so keep at least one spare day in your Nepal plans.
- Distance
- 20–40 min flight
- Walking
- Flight
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Night
- Kathmandu (not included)
The price includes
- Government-certified English-speaking senior trek guide
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers)
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu round-trip flights (scheduled)
- All teahouse accommodation on trek
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Altitude illness kit and pulse oximeter
- All government taxes and service charges
You pay separately
- International flights and your Nepal visa fee
- Travel insurance, emergency helicopter evacuation and medical costs
- Hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu (see the hotel options on this page)
- Bottled water, hot showers, wifi and battery charging at teahouses (paid locally)
- Alcohol, soft drinks and other personal expenses
- Personal trekking clothing and footwear
- Tips for your guide and porter
- Extra costs and hotel nights caused by flight delays, cancellations or bad weather
- Tea, meals or an overnight stay at the Everest View Hotel (extra cost, paid on the day)
- Anything not listed under Included
The Everest View Trek lets you see Mount Everest without walking all the way to Base Camp. In one week you fly to Lukla, follow the classic trail through Phakding and Namche Bazaar, hike up to the Everest View Hotel on an acclimatisation day and spend a night at Tengboche Monastery, with Everest (8,849 m), Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kongde in view along the way.
The trip at a glance
- Duration: 7 days, 6 nights, Lukla to Lukla
- Grade: moderate teahouse trek, 4 to 7 hours of walking a day
- Highest night: Tengboche, 3,860 m
- Highest point: Everest View Hotel, about 3,880 m
- Flights: Kathmandu (or Manthali in peak season) to Lukla and back
Why choose it
The Everest region is much more than Base Camp. This route follows the lower half of the classic EBC trail through Sherpa villages, pine and rhododendron forest and the suspension bridges of the Dudh Koshi, to Tengboche, the religious heart of the Khumbu. The acclimatisation day in Namche gives your body time to adjust and, on a clear morning, the view from the Everest View Hotel is one of the finest in Nepal. It suits travellers with a week to spare who still want a genuine Everest trek.
Lukla flights depend on the weather, and in peak season they may leave from Manthali (Ramechhap) after a road transfer from Kathmandu. Keep at least one spare day in your Nepal plans.