The Everest View Trek itinerary takes 5 days, Kathmandu to Kathmandu, with 4 nights on the trail between Lukla and Namche Bazaar. The high point is 3,880m at the Everest View Hotel ridge above Namche. There is no separate rest day. The Day 3 hike to the viewpoint is also the acclimatisation day. Below is the route day by day, with altitude, walking time and meals.
This page covers the daily route only. For prices, dates and what’s included, see our Everest View Trek page.
What’s Inside This Guide
- The route at a glance
- Day 1 — Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
- Day 2 — Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Day 3 — Everest View Point and Khumjung Village
- Day 4 — Namche Bazaar back to Lukla
- Day 5 — Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
- Acclimatisation on a 5-day itinerary
- Can the itinerary be adjusted?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related Planning Guides
The Route at a Glance
| Day | Route | Altitude | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kathmandu → Lukla → Phakding | 2,610m | 3–4 hrs |
| Day 2 | Phakding → Namche Bazaar | 3,440m | 5–6 hrs |
| Day 3 | Namche → Everest View Hotel → Khumjung → Namche | 3,880m high point | 4–5 hrs |
| Day 4 | Namche Bazaar → Lukla | 2,860m | 6–7 hrs |
| Day 5 | Fly Lukla → Kathmandu | — | 35-min flight |
Day 1 — Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding (2,610m)
Altitude: 2,610m | Flight: 35 min | Trek: 3–4 hrs | Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Phakding
The day starts with an early flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. In the busy seasons, Lukla flights often leave from Manthali (Ramechhap) instead of Kathmandu, which means a very early drive first. From Lukla, the trail drops gently along the Dudh Koshi River, past prayer wheels, mani stones and small Sherpa villages. It is a short, easy day before the climbing starts. Breakfast isn’t included because the flight leaves before hotel breakfast starts.
Day 2 — Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Altitude: 3,440m | Trek: 5–6 hrs | Ascent: +830m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Namche Bazaar
This is the biggest climb of the trip. The trail follows the Dudh Koshi through pine forest and crosses several suspension bridges, including the high Hillary Bridge. After the bridge comes the long, steady climb up to Namche Bazaar, the hardest part of the day. Namche is a horseshoe of teahouses, bakeries and gear shops built into the hillside. You spend two nights here.
Day 3 — Everest View Point and Khumjung Village (3,880m)
Altitude: 3,880m high point | Trek: 4–5 hrs | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Namche Bazaar
This day is both the acclimatisation day and the main viewpoint. The morning hike climbs above Namche to the Everest View Hotel ridge at 3,880m. On a clear morning you see Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku in one line. The trail then goes on to Khumjung, a quieter Sherpa village with the Hillary School and a monastery that keeps what locals call a yeti scalp. You return to Namche for the second night. Go early, because clouds often build by late morning.
Day 4 — Namche Bazaar Back to Lukla (2,860m)
Altitude: 2,860m | Trek: 6–7 hrs | Descent: -580m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Lukla
You walk back the way you came, through forest and Sherpa villages and over the same bridges, all the way to Lukla. This is the longest walking day, because it covers Day 2 and the Day 1 walk in one go. It is mostly downhill, but the last stretch climbs back up to Lukla. In the evening, tip your guide and porter and confirm your flight time for the morning.
Day 5 — Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Flight: 35 min | Meals: Breakfast
The early flight takes you back to Kathmandu, or to Manthali in the busy seasons, and the trek ends there. Keep 1–2 spare days in Kathmandu after this flight. Lukla flights depend on the weather, and delays of a day or more happen often. Don’t book an international flight for the same day.
Acclimatisation on a 5-Day Itinerary
There is no separate rest day on this trek. The Day 3 hike does that job instead. You climb to 3,880m during the day and sleep lower, at 3,440m in Namche, for a second night. This “climb high, sleep low” pattern is the standard way to acclimatise.
The risk of altitude sickness is lower than on the longer Khumbu treks, but it is not zero. Mild symptoms such as headache and poor sleep are common at Namche’s height. Drink plenty of water, walk slowly on Day 2, and tell your guide about any symptoms early.
Can the Itinerary Be Adjusted?
Yes. The route above is our standard version, and we can change it before you book. Common changes are an extra night in Namche, a slower Day 3, or a helicopter flight back from Namche instead of the Day 4 walk, at extra cost. Tell us early so we can arrange the flights and permits to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 days, Kathmandu to Kathmandu. That includes the flight to Lukla on Day 1 and the flight back on Day 5, with 4 nights in teahouses at Phakding, Namche (two nights) and Lukla.
Day 4, from Namche back to Lukla, at 6–7 hours. It covers the Day 2 route and the Day 1 walk in a single day, mostly downhill.
Not a separate one. Day 3’s hike to the Everest View Hotel ridge is the acclimatisation day: you climb to 3,880m and then sleep a second night in Namche at 3,440m.
Yes. An extra night in Namche or a slower Day 3 are the easiest additions. Tell us before booking so we can adjust the flights and permits.
Related Planning Guides
This is our standard 5-day route, priced from $599 to $899 per person depending on group size. To change the itinerary before booking, message us on WhatsApp or see the full Everest View Trek package.