This ten-day Everest View Trek is an ideal trekking option for those who would like the experience of trekking Everest but would like a more achievable destination.
It is also a great option for time-bounded people who want to have the Everest trekking experience with magnificent Himalayan views in just eight days. On this trip, you can expect spectacular Everest Himalayan scenery and a short and easy trek while touring Nepal.This ten-day Everest View Trek is an ideal trekking option for those who would like the experience of trekking Everest but would like a more achievable destination.
It is also a great option for time-bounded people who want to have the Everest trekking experience with magnificent Himalayan views in just eight days. On this trip, you can expect spectacular Everest Himalayan scenery and a short and easy trek while touring Nepal.
Customise this trip for a perfect match
Private, Personalised TravelNo generic group tours. Just the activities you love, and nothing you don't.
Insider Local KnowledgeAccess insider tips, hidden gems and authentic experiences known only to locals.
End-to-end ServiceFrom the initial planning to full support while travelling, Designer Journeys provides seamless service every step of the way.
Travel With ConfidenceFeel assured travelling with an accredited Australian company with comprehensive financial guarantees and a local emergency system.
More than 1900 travellers have booked with us. Join them to make your next trip full of lifelong memories.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Pre-Trip Meeting
Close
You will arrive at Kathmandu airport where you will be transferred by private car to your hotel for check-in. You'll attend a pre-trip meeting at the hotel in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day. There is a variety of interesting markets and museums to visit in Thamel.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time in Thamel
Transportations
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight
Destinations
Kathmandu
Notes
During this meeting, your guide will greet you at your hotel and provide all of the necessary information regarding your upcoming trip. Feel free to ask questions regarding the trek if you have any.
Day 2
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Close
Today you will check out of the hotel and will be transferred to the domestic airport to catch a flight to Lukla. Begin your first 3-hour trek to Phakding where you will enjoy a delicious local Nepali lunch. Check in to your tea house in the afternoon and you will have some free time to explore the village before dinner in the evening. Have an early night to prepare for an adventurous trek in the morning.
Accommodation
Phakding Tea House
Activities
Lukla to Phakding
Free Time in Phakding
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport
Plane from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA)
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kathmandu
Phakding
Khumjung
Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazar
Close
Today you will have your breakfast at 7 am and check out of the tea house after. Enjoy a 6-hour trek to Namche Bazaar. Stop at Jorshalle for lunch, where you will enjoy a local Nepali meal before continuing your trek. You will have a magnificent view of Mt. Everest from Top Danda. In the afternoon check in to your tea house where you can rest or explore Namche Bazaar before dinner.
Accommodation
Namche Bazaar Teahouse
Activities
Phakding to Namche Bazaar, Khumjung
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Khumjung
Namche
Day 4
Acclimatisation Hike to Syangboche
Close
Today is an acclimatisation day, and you will be hiking to the Everest viewpoint at Syangboche (3,880 metres) after breakfast. You will experience the panoramic views of the Everest Himalayan range including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Tawche, Thamserku and more. After, head back to Namche Bazaar to have lunch at the same tea house. You may take a rest or explore around Namche Bazaar in the afternoon.
Accommodation
Namche Bazaar Teahouse
Activities
Acclimatisation Hike Syangboche
Free Time in Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Namche
Khumjung
Sagarmatha
Day 5
Namche Bazar to Lukla
Close
Leave Namche Bazar after breakfast. The trail at the beginning is downhill until the high bridge at Dudhkoshi river. From here you can enjoy the last view of Mount Everest from Top Danda. After a tea break at Jorsalle you will continue to Phakding, passing by Monjo and Benkar villages. Stop at Phakding for lunch and continue your trek to approach Lukla. You will check into a tea house and explore Lukla before dinner. The trek today takes around seven to eight hours.
Accommodation
Lukla Tea House
Activities
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Namche
Chaurikharka
Day 6
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Close
Wake up early in the morning and after breakfast, you will walk 10 minutes to the airport. On this scenic 30-minute flight, you can take one last look at the spectacular Himalayas. Once you arrive in Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel and you will have some free time in the afternoon to explore Thamel.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time in Thamel
Transportations
Plane from Tenzing-Hillary Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Chaurikharka
Kathmandu
Day 7
Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu
Close
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. During the day you will visit Swyambhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa. After the tour, you will return to your hotel. Here, you can prepare your trip to organise the things you may need during the trek.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
Day 8
Sightseeing around Patan & Kathmandu
Close
Today your guide will take you on a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu. First up, you'll visit Swyambhunath Stupa also known as Monkey temple. Then you will head to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa. In the afternoon you'll have some time to explore Thamel. You can have your dinner in a restaurant called "Bhojan Griha" if you wish, where you can enjoy Nepali dishes with a cultural show.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Basantapur Durbar Square
Swayambhunath
Boudhanath Stupa
Pashupatinath
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
Day 9
Sightseeing around Dhulikhel & Namobuddha
Close
After breakfast today, you'll drive to Dhulikhel, one of the more popular places from which to observe the stunning views of the Himalayas. After lunch, you'll make a stop at Namo Buddha, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal and return back to Kathmandu. In the evening, you'll head out for a farewell dinner to bring your trip to an end with wonderful memories.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Dhulikhel and Namobuddha Sightseeing
Restaurants
Thamel House Restaurant
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Kathmandu
Simalchaur Syampati
Day 10
Departure from Kathmandu
Close
On your last day of touring Nepal, you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then will be transferred to the airport by private car in time to catch your departing flight home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
Share With Your Partners
Download this trip itinerary as a PDF and start planning your next trip offline!
What’s included?
9 nights accommodation
10 activities
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
Trekking permits
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Starting From
AU$ 3,027/ per traveller sharing
Get a fully customised trip plan today
Benefits of this trip
Nepal in 10 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
