11 days: Everest View trek to Namche and Tengboche
See Everest without going to Base Camp: Sherpa villages, a night at Tengboche monastery and the Everest View Hotel viewpoint, staying below 4,000 m.
- Length
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to November and March to May
- Ideal for
- First trips, Couples, Families, Seniors
- Places
- 2 stops
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive, check in and rest; trek briefing with your agency.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 2
Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
An early mountain flight, then an easy afternoon walk down the Dudh Koshi valley. In peak season flights leave from Ramechhap, 4–5 hours by road from Kathmandu.
Overnight: Phakding
Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Into Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, across the high suspension bridges and up the long climb to Namche.
Overnight: Namche Bazaar
Day 4
Acclimatisation day: Everest View Hotel and Khumjung
Climb above Namche to the Everest View Hotel terrace for the first view of Everest and Ama Dablam, then down through Khumjung village and its monastery.
Overnight: Namche Bazaar
Day 5
Namche to Tengboche
A contouring trail with Everest ahead, down to the river and up through forest to Tengboche monastery, the spiritual centre of the Khumbu.
Overnight: Tengboche
Day 6
Tengboche to Monjo
Morning prayers at the monastery if you wish, then back down past Namche to Monjo.
Overnight: Monjo
Day 7
Monjo to Lukla
The last walking day, back up to Lukla.
Overnight: Lukla
Day 8
Fly to Kathmandu
Morning flight, weather permitting.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 9
Buffer day
Kept free for Lukla flight delays. If not needed: Patan or Bhaktapur.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 10
Kathmandu heritage day
Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath with a guide.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 11
Depart
Transfer for your onward flight.
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- Tengboche is close to 3,900 m; walk slowly and tell your guide about any headache.
- Weather delays on Lukla flights are common, so keep the buffer day.
- Your agency arranges the national park and local area permits for the Khumbu.
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