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Everest · 7 days · From $955.80

Everest View

The opening chapter of the Everest trail, with time in Namche and a viewpoint day before turning back.

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The town of Namche Bazaar built into the hillside in the Khumbu
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Your time on the trail

Every day, a little further.

7 days from Lukla. Select a day to explore where it takes you.

  1. Meet the trail in Lukla and follow the Dudh Koshi valley to Phakding.

    Phakding

  2. Pass Monjo and the Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint before the sustained climb to Namche.

  3. Walk above Namche for mountain views, then sleep at the same elevation.

  4. Make a day circuit toward the Everest View area and Khumjung, adjusted for weather and acclimatisation.

  5. Descend to the river and return through the lower Khumbu.

  6. Complete the final trail day and keep the afternoon free for the team.

  7. Use a weather-aware flight plan and keep contingency time elsewhere in the Nepal itinerary.

Before you set off
Highest point
3,880 m
Season
October–November and March–May
Stay
Teahouse stays

Nepal Tourism Board lists Everest View among routes requiring a licensed guide and agency-issued TIMS; local and national-park permits apply.

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Before you go

Everest View: common questions

How many days is the Everest View trek?

A common itinerary is 7 days starting and finishing at Lukla. Add buffer time for weather, road conditions and, where relevant, domestic flights.

How high does the Everest View trek go?

The highest point on this itinerary is about 3,880 m. Because you sleep above 3,000 m, plan a gradual ascent and treat headache with nausea, dizziness or unusual fatigue as possible acute mountain sickness.

What permits does the Everest View trek need?

Nepal Tourism Board lists Everest View among routes requiring a licensed guide and agency-issued TIMS; local and national-park permits apply. Check the current Nepal Tourism Board and Department of Immigration pages close to departure, and ask a government-registered agency to name every permit your itinerary requires.

When is the best season for the Everest View trek?

October–November and March–May. Winter is colder with snow higher up; the monsoon brings rain, cloud and, on some trails, leeches.

What does the Everest View trek cost?

From $955.80 per person. Final cost depends on your dates, group size and agreed inclusions. Ask for an itemised quote before booking.

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