Everest View Trek

After breakfast, we’ll begin our second day on the Everest View Trek by following the banks of the Dudh Koshi river, crossing several suspension bridges bedecked with colorful prayer flags.

Wooded paths, village chatter, then the steel arc of the Hillary Suspension Bridge, prayer flags flutter like a thousand tiny wishes. After registering at the Sagarmatha National Park gate, you climb steadily to Namche, the amphitheater town where mountains feel close enough to tap. Evening is for cafés, gear browsing, or a quick viewpoint stroll.

Namche, as it’s colloquially known, was once the trading hub of the entire Khumbu region. Today, it’s better known as the main center of commerce for trekkers coming and going to Everest Base Camp. But you don’t have to look far to discover the vibrant Sherpa culture that makes this part of Nepal so unique.

After getting settled in at our trekking lodge, you’ll have the afternoon and evening free to explore the shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions here in Namche. Later this evening, we may be able to watch a complimentary documentary about Sherpa culture at a local tavern.

Let's picture how this day feels like up in the Himalaya (Mountain).

Although it’s just a day hike, today’s adventure is sure to rate as your crown jewel part of the Everest View Trek. After breakfast this morning, we’ll start our journey upward toward the Hotel Everest View. How to know you're halfway there? You'll see an old Sherpa lady selling handicrafts and water bottles with a big smile, that's how you know you're halfway there.

You wander up toward Syangboche (You can see Syangboche Airport here) and the terrace at Hotel Everest View. On a good morning, Everest stands clean above the ridge with Lhotse and Ama Dablam flanking like sentinels. Loop through Khumjung to glimpse the Hillary School and the monastery exhibit, then return to Namche to sleep lower, smart acclimatization without the stress.

This uniquely situated hotel boasts what just might be the best views in Khumbu, and you’ll be able to enjoy a fantastic panorama where Thamserku, Taboche, Ama Dablam, and Everest itself are the stars of the show.

Our round-trip hike should only take about four or five hours to complete, and we’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the remaining points of interest in Namche Bazaar. One attraction you won’t want to miss is the Sherpa Culture Museum; after learning more about these friendly and fascinating people, you’ll also want to visit one of the many German bakeries, Irish Pub, Everest Bakery, and more, which are revered amongst travelers in Khumbu.

This evening, we’ll return to our teahouse accommodations for a hot meal and a warm bed.

Now that we’ve experienced the incredible majesty of the Khumbu for ourselves, it’s time to make our way back to Lukla.

We’ll take our time on today’s hike, meandering through various Sherpa villages situated along the banks of the Dudh Koshi river and stopping to take more photographs of the unparalleled mountain scenery. The return feels like a reward: thicker air, relaxed strides, and time to recross the bridges you now know by name.

In Lukla, toasts and folk songs spill from dining rooms as trekkers thank guides and porters, yours will likely be part of the music.

After bidding a fond farewell to the porters who have made your Everest View Trek possible, you can hop between Lukla’s many cafes and bakeries to savor the laid-back vibes of the town’s local hot spots. This evening, you’ll return to your hotel for one last night in the gateway of world’s tallest mountains.

After an early breakfast, we’ll return to the airport in Lukla to catch our morning flight back to Kathmandu.

As before, this flight should only take about half an hour, but thanks to your vantage point of the incredible mountain scenery, you’ll wish it were longer!

One last look from the window seat, then Kathmandu’s color, incense, and bustle. If time allows, pair your high-country days with a city visit to Boudhanath or Pashupatinath and close the circle between Buddhist highlands and Hindu heartland.

When we arrive back in Kathmandu, you’ll get checked in at your hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to enjoy exploring the markets and shops of the exciting Thamel neighborhood. We would also be happy to arrange for a cultural tour of the capital city’s many fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites, including several important centers of the Buddhist and Sanatan (Vedic Hindu) faith.

When it’s time for you to depart Nepal or maybe if you want to explore more, we'll take care of both!

If you've flight home next day, a representative from Alpine Ramble Treks will transport you back to Tribhuvan International Airport in time for your outgoing flight. We are thrilled that you’ve chosen us to guide your Everest View Trek, and we hope you’ve had a marvelous time hiking in the world-famous Himalayas of Nepal.

With Alpine Ramble, it's never a goodbye, we know we'll see you again!