1 Nov 2023 Nabin Baniya
Have little time yet still want to see Mount Everest? You can enjoy the majestic Himalayas’ splendor without going far on these short trek to Everest. Walk paths that last five to ten days and discover amazing landscapes, lively cultures, and life-changing experiences. See which of our top choices for short Everest treks will be ideal for your upcoming trip.
Best Time to Go: Seasons and Weather Considerations
The activities you plan to undertake while in the Everest region will determine the ideal time to visit. Trekking is best done in the spring (March to May) or autumn (October to November), although you can take a helicopter tour whenever the weather is nice (not during the monsoon season).
While the winter months of December through February aren’t necessarily “bad” for trekking in the Everest region, they are certainly the off-season. It can get chilly, so you must be ready for subfreezing temperatures.
It is not recommended to visit the area during the monsoon season, which runs from June to September. In addition to the rainy weather, which can cause mudslides and landslides on paths, rain clouds can obstruct views of the mountains.
Therefore, visiting the Everest region of Nepal in the spring and autumn makes your journey more convenient and enjoyable.
Some Top Short Trek to Everest
There are many treks and tours to Everest and some of them are multi-days whereas some are a day trip or a couple days. Trekking to Everest always resembles a day hike but here we are talking about the smaller hike or treks in terms of days. Those small hikes and treks also do not make it to base camp but definitively reach halfway to see the Everest mountain and Everest region lower parts. Some of the Great short trek to Everest is discussed Below:
Everest View Trek
An enjoyable and exciting hike to the lower part of Everest Base Camp is the Everest View Trek. The trek’s 7–9 day schedule takes advantage of the mountainous region’s spectacular charm.
In the Everest region, the hiking trail offers the ideal combination of thrilling adventures and enjoyable strolling. The best thing about this journey is that you can avoid the long and tough trekking days and yet enjoy the amazing vista of Mount Everest (8,848 m).
All age groups with a moderate level of physical fitness can participate in the Everest View Trek. Before taking the View trek, no prior trekking experience is required.
The picturesque flight from Kathmandu to Lukla marks the start of the short walk for the Everest View. The trekking route continues to Namche Bazaar, a well-known Sherpa town in the Everest region. Then, the trekking paths lead to the picturesque Tengboche monastery and the villages of Kunde, Monjo, and Khumjung.
You can visit several Sherpa communities along the path. It’s worth it for the breathtaking views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and many other summits.
In addition, the trail takes you along the most popular paths that showcase the breathtaking splendor of nature. As you go through the verdant forests, you encounter a variety of wild creatures and vegetation species.
The entire experience, from beginning to end, exceeds your expectations. You will always treasure the priceless memories you make on the walk.
Everest View Trek at a Glance
Location | Everest Region |
Trekking Duration | 8-10 days |
Maximum Altitude | Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters / 11,286 feet) |
Best Season | Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) |
Difficulty Level | Moderate |
Accommodation | Teahouses and lodges along the trail |
Starting Point | Lukla (after a flight from Kathmandu) |
Ending Point | Namche Bazaar or Lukla |
Permits Required | Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit |
Outline Itinerary of Everest View Trek
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Trek from Namche to Khumjung
Day 05: Trek Back to Namche
Day 06: Trek from Namche to Phakding
Day 07: Trek from Phakding to Lukla
Day 08: Fly Back to Kathmandu
Day 09: Spare Day
Day 10: Final Departure
Pikey Peak Trek
Pikey Peak Trek is a newly introduced trek in the Everest region. Nowadays, more people are starting to go on the Pikey Peak Trek. The route is very well-known to mountain climbers. Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary, who also hiked in this region, were the first persons to reach the summit.
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is visible from this journey in its entirety. Pikey Peak, with an elevation of 4067 meters, is situated in Nepal’s Ramechap district. The journey to the summit also gives you the chance to explore the Sherpa people’s culture and rural areas.
The nicest vistas of the Himalayas can be found on the Pikey Peak Trek. You can discover both Mount Everest and Sherpa cultures along the journey. You will be able to see the Kanchenjunga and Makalu mountains in addition to the culture and expansive vistas.
Pikey Peak Trek at a Glance
Location | Ramechap District, Nepal |
Peak Elevation | 4,067 meters (13,343 feet) |
Trekking Duration | 8 days |
Best Season | Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
Accommodation | Teahouses and lodges along the trail |
Starting Point | Dhap |
Ending Point | Pikey Base Camp |
Permits Required | Gaurishankar Conservation Area Permit, TIMS Card |
Itinerary of Pikey Peak Trek
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu Airport
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap
Day 03: Trek Dhap to Jhapre
Day 04: Trek Jhapre to Pikey Peak base camp
Day 05: Trek Pikey Peak base camp to JunBensi Passing Lamjura passes
Day 06: Trek Junbensi to Phaplu
Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu by jeep
Day 08: Final departure
Everest Luxury Trek
A great option to see the Everest region of Nepal in luxury is to undertake the Everest Luxury Trek. The best lodging is provided during the entire trek, along with an efficient itinerary and fully guided and supported trekking.
The lodging options include a five-star hotel in Kathmandu, luxurious lodges for days spent trekking, and cozy teahouses at higher elevations.
Your body will get the much-needed rest it requires after completing tough walks across hilly terrain and river crossings thanks to the many luxurious lodge alternatives along the route.
Similar to all treks in the Everest region, this luxury trek begins in Lukla but ends in Tengboche, after traveling via the villages of Phakding and Namche Bazaar.
Trekking in the Everest region should be done carefully and with appropriate acclimatization, following the recommended itinerary. Those who want a little extra luxury while exploring Everest can consider the Everest Luxury Trek.
Everest Luxury Trek at a Glance
Location | Khumbu region, Nepal |
Trek Duration | 12-14 days |
Maximum Altitude | Tengboche (3,870 meters / 12,700 feet) |
Best Season | Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) |
Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
Accommodation | 3-star or 4-star accommodation |
Starting Point | Lukla (after a flight from Kathmandu) |
Ending Point | Lukla |
Permits Required | Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit |
Itinerary of Everest Luxury Trek
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding
Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Namche Bazaar – Acclimatization day
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tangboche
Day 06: Tangboche to Namche Bazaar
Day 07: Namche Bazaar to Phakding
Day 08: Phakding to Lukla
Day 09: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 10: Final departure
Everest base camp Short Trek
The Everest base camp short trek is designed in such a sweet way for people who have less time but want to reach the base camp. The short trek to Everest base camp starts from Kathmandu with a flight to Lukla and ends on reaching Kathmandu. Magic Himalaya Treks doesn’t provide accommodation for people who choose the Everest base camp trek with us.
Everest base camp short trek also skips the two rest days on Namche and Dingbochea. Those two rest days are the important ones but people also do without them. This journey to touch the feet of the highest peak has some of the best viewpoints to climb for extraordinary views.
Travel with the Magic Himalaya team and experience the short trek to Everest base camp without having two important rest days and no sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
Everest base camp short Trek at a Glance
Location | Khumbu region, Nepal |
Trek Duration | 10 days |
Maximum Altitude | Kalapather (5550 meters ) |
Best Season | Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) |
Difficulty Level | Moderate to hard |
Accommodation | Not included |
Starting Point | Lukla (after a flight from Kathmandu) |
Ending Point | Lukla |
Permits Required | Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit |
Outline Itinerary for Everest base camp short Trek
Day 01: Fly to Lukla (2840 m) and trek to Phakding Village (2652m).
Day 02: Trek Sherpa capital Namche-Bazaar (3444 m).
Day 03: Namche-bazaar to Tengboche (3870 m)
Day 04: Trek to Dingboche (4360 m)
Day 05: Trek to Laubecha (4940 m
Day 06: Trek to Gorekshep (5170 m)-Everest base camp trek (5364 m) – Back to Gorekshep.
Day 07: Hike to Kalapather (5550 m)-back to Gorekshap – trek down Pheriche (4280 m)
Day 08: Trek down to Namche-Bazaar.
Day 09: Trek down to Lukla.
Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu.
Optional Trip/Tour Besides the Short trek to Everest
Everest base camp can be conquered even in the shortest time which is not trekking but by airways. Magic Himalayas also have the option of seeing Everest or landing through flight and helicopters. Here I have mentioned some of the airways that provide the chance of being on Everest in a short time. Here are they:
Everest Mountain Flight
The magnificent Everest Mountain Flight offers stunning views of Nepal’s Himalayan mountain ranges. The aircraft leaves from Kathmandu and takes visitors on a one-hour tour that passes over many of the Himalayan ranges and the tallest mountains in Nepal.
A peek of twenty of Nepal’s tallest peaks can be seen during the Everest Mountain Flight. You will begin with the mountain closest to Kathmandu, Langtang Lirung, and fly towards Mt. Everest in the east.
Nepal is home to Mount Everest. It is one of the main Himalayan countries in the world. Its northern border is made up of many mountains with snow-capped summits. When compared to other mountains on Earth, they all seem to be far more noticeable, outstanding, and high.
After that, the plane turns, giving the passengers one more glance at the scenery as they return to Kathmandu.
The best and most convenient choice for people who don’t hike or climb mountains but yet want to see Mount Everest and the Himalayan range up close in just one hour is to take an Everest Mountain flight.
Everest Mountain Flight at a Glance
Location | Kathmandu, Nepal (flights operate from Tribhuvan International Airport) |
Flight Duration | 1 hour (approximately) |
Best Season | Throughout the year (weather permitting) |
Difficulty Level | Easy (no trekking involved, just a scenic flight) |
Accommodation | N/A (it’s a short scenic flight) |
Starting Point | Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu |
Ending Point | Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu |
Permits Required | None (passengers only need a valid ticket for the flight) |
Eveerst base camp Helicpter tour
We have two ways to land on Everest which are discussed below:
Everest base camp Helicopter tour- One Day tour
Everest base camp Helicopter tour in a single day provides the Chance to land the kala pather or fly over from very close ranges. The Everest base camp helicopter tour lands at Everest View Hotel to have breakfast. The tour is a 4-hour journey from starting at Kathmandu airport to the landing back at Kathmandu.
Everest base camp Helicopter landing overnight tour
On this tour, people have an extra night on the mountain to spend and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Himalayas. On this tour, we will provide the accommodations and food for the night either at Everest View Hotel or any other place on the trails. During the tour, if the weather is bad and we cannot see this itinerary is perfect for waiting the next day and enjoying the views.
Short Trek to Everest quick booking process
Time needed: 7 days
How to Find and book the short trek to Everest:
Steps for finding the right Package and Making a booking.
- Finding out the best operator on Google or any other platforms:
The first and most challenging thing we need to do is to find the best company that operates a short trek to Everest. Almost all trekking companies arrange short treks so we just need to select the best one on Google or any other platform.
- Email or call Inquiries about the Treks
You can check some of the packages on the websites of the company and talk more in detail about the treks on the phone or by email. The process keeps going until you finalize everything about treks. This might be the time taking process.
- Payments and Final Booking:
If everything goes well and if people are happy with the details and price then the next step is to do the booking for which we can do a bank transfer, PayPal, or any other mode of payment.
- Trip Confirmation:
As soon as the payment is done the company will send you an email with the confirmation that your trip has been booked. Further, the company will ask you to send tickets for arrival flights, Passport photos, Passport copies, and travel insurance.
- Time for a Trek
The company will pick you up from Kathmandu airport according to the flight details that you send to the company.
FAQS about short Everest treks
If you want to reach the Everest base camp then the Everest base camp short trek is the best choice for trekers but if you want to just see Everest in a short time by walking then the Everest view trek is the best and first choice.
Magic Himalaya Treks wants to make a better price deal for people So if we remove the accommodation at the beginning and end the cost will be low that is why we doing this but if you want us to manage accommodations, we can do this for you.
Climbing the Kalapathers early in the morning for sunrise and mountain views is the most challenging thing.
If the trek is incomplete due to natural disasters or any natural reasons then no one is responsible for this. if the trek is incomplete due to the clients’ sickness or the guide’s sickness then there is also no mistake from the company. it can happen to anyone at any time.
The flight to Everest Lukla is very expensive compared to Annapurna or Pokhra which is why the short trek to Everest is expensive.
How to contact for Short Treks to Everest?
Anyone looking for a short trek to Everest can contact then you are on the right path. You can contact Magic Himalaya Treks company. Magic Himalaya is the official representative of all short tres and tours in the Everest regions of Nepal. People can contact us through Phone calls, Sending emails, and sending Messages on social networking sites.
Make a Phone Call
People looking for Short treks can contact us directly by Phone. We are available 24 hours by phone. People can call +977-9851166668 Mr Shanta Baniya or contact Nabin Baniya. Both of us are available on WhatsApp, Viber, and Imo too.
Sending an Email
For people who are looking to book short hiking to Everest or any other region then you can email Magic Himalaya Treks. They can email on company’s Official email which is Info@magichimalayatreks.com. We are also available at Nkbaniya@gmail.com and Baniyashanta@gmail.com. Contact us on Gmail for a fast email response.
Messages on Social Networking Sites
These people looking for treks in nepal then you can connect with the Magic Himalaya team on different social Networking Sites. We are available on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and many more. This is the fastest and cheapest way to connect around the world.
Final Say!
As a whole, any trek you take to the Everest Region of Nepal lets you explore the magnificent beauty of the Himalayas while being connected with friendly locals. The culture and tradition you encounter along the way are sure to enchant you.
All of the short treks to Everest mentioned above are appropriate for beginners who are looking to discover Everest up close. That said, proper preparation and the right gear are a must to make the journey convenient and enjoyable
Nabin is a seasoned trekking and hiking guide, and the proud operator of Magic Himalaya Treks, Nepal’s premier company for Everest Base Camp trek, Annapurna Base Camp trek, and other thrilling adventures. With a wealth of experiences and valuable insights, Nabin’s website offers comprehensive information on trekking in Nepal.