What is different between Everest Base Camp Trek and Short Everest Trek?

Everest Base Camp Trek or EBC Trek is 11 days trek (can shorten or extend) that starts from a moderate hike too strenuous leading us all the way to the very base camp of Mt. Everest. On the other hand, Short Everest Trek is a moderate hike into the Everest region leading us a maximum of 3880 meters for the magnificent views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest. EBC trek is reaching the base camp of Mt. Everest which is 5364 meters but is a bit challenging whereas Short Everest Trek is an easy trek for any age group, this is less time consuming and relaxing trek to have a magnificent view of Mt. Everest and its surrounding ranges.

Who can trek Short Everest Trek?

Any age group or gender can do Short Everest Trek; it is one of the easiest treks into the Khumbu/Everest region of Nepal for the magnificent close-range views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest. The trek will lead us to a maximum of 3446 meters but the overnight stay will be at the elevation of 3880 meters, this makes the trek free from any form of altitude sickness and danger for a layman trekker.

Is there Wi-Fi and electricity facility in Short Everest Trek?

Yes, WiFi and electricity are available in all the hotel and lodges in the entire trek. We can charge our mobile or other electronic gadgets if necessary. Short Everest Trek is a luxurious way to explore the Khumbu region of Nepal with modern facilities all the way from food to toilet, from purified water to ATM’s and from modern restaurants to dance bars.

Which is the best way to explore Mt. Everest?

Everest is one of the highest mountains on the earth, it is a dream for thousands of adventurous lovers but the dream to explore and witness the highest mountain can be done in two ways. The first and easiest way to have a close range of Mt. Everest is to take a mountain flight from Kathmandu airport, which is an hour flight and the other way is to trek from Lukla to the possible place to explore Mt. Everest which can be Namche Bazaar or all the way to the Everest Base Camp. It depends upon the trekkers which way to choose depending upon the time schedule of your stay in Nepal and also the willpower to hike.

Short Everest View Trek 5 Days Itinerary and Cost 2024-2025

Short Everest View Trek will lead you to the Khumbu region of Nepal, the land of the Sherpas, and Namche Bazaar the capital of the Himalayas; day-to-day activities, rituals, ceremonies, and the monasteries at high altitudes and finally viewing the massif Mt. Everest the highest in the world.

Nepal a country with diverse variations in every aspect is known as the land of ‘Paradise for travelers’. It is so because the country has a myriad of cultures, nature, religion, flora and fauna, and many more.

So for every traveler, it is a land of research, a land of mysticism, a land of spiritualism where a surprise awaits you every step you take. Mixed with multicultural ideology and religion people are peace lovers, to tell Nepal, the peaceful land of Asia won’t be wrong.

Recollecting all the needs and interest of travelers, Discover Altitude has specially designed a Short Everest View Trek for those who wish to trek in the Everest region but is restricted due to their limited time and budget, but have a strong wise to view Mt. Everest and the Himalayas of Nepal and also to experience the stunning flight to Lukla.

Furthermore, this trek will help to know the people and religion mainly the Tibetan Buddhism of the Sherpa people, as the region itself is the abode of the Sherpa. So trekking in one of the Paradise of Nepal, with our experienced guide with thorough knowledge about the history and culture of the region will be a must to do trek for you.

This Short Everest View Trek in Nepal will take you to the Khumbu region of Nepal for the magnificent views of Mt. Everest and the surrounding Himalayas in an easy and relaxing way the Mt. Everest region, is a medium trek, although the region itself is a very vast area covering the altitude of 8848.86meter from the sea leave, our trek will be at the altitude of 3880 meters, so it’s straightforward and far away from altitude sickness.

This trek will be accessible to trekkers from any region and age group. So now your dream of Mt. Everest is at your doorstep, for this Discover Altitude is always there to assist you like a mother to view Mt. Everest 8848.86m/29032ft, Mt. Lhotse 8516m/27940ft, and many more panoramic views of the gigantic Himalayas surrounding you.

Discover Altitude has a specially designed Short Trek to Everest Itinerary with frequent field visits by our professional staff to make sure the program goes according to the itinerary mentioned below.

For the convenience of our client minute detailed itinerary, cost, highlights, pictures, and the map have been provided. As it is an energetic trek below the Himalayas, trekkers can visit this trail every season throughout the year.

Regarding the price of a Short Trek to Mt. Everest, it varies on the number of days and people and also the number of porters you demand. The itinerary of the trek starts after landing at Lukla airport.

If you want to spend a couple of days or want to step to the base camp of Mt. Everest and/or Kalapatthar, Discover Altitude prefers you to have a look at Best Everest Base Camp Panoramic Trek or Trek Into Everest Base Camp and Fly Out itineraries.

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The basist advantage of SHORT EVEREST VIEW TREK is one can easily explore the range of Himalayas including the highest mountain Mount Everest. This can be seen from the second day onwards and reaching the Everest View Hotel on Day 3 will be a mesmerizing day to explore the wide range of Himalayas from the altitude of 3880 Meters.

Moreover, trekkers will still have an alternative option here. If you want to explore the Mount Everest Base Camp (5364M) and Kalapatthar (5545M) one can take a Helicopter ride from Namche Bazaar or Everest View Hotel and take a DAY TOUR to the BASE CAMP and back to return back to Namche Bazaar or Lukla or Kathmandu on the same day.

This will add benifits for travellers who lack long vacation or who are worried about high altitude. Thus, exploring Mount Everest or stepping at the Base of Mount Everest can be done in Multiple ways. For details, you can check the link below or just send us an inquiry. Just let us know, we will reframe the entire trip in a best way.

Namche Bazaar Trek with Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

The itinerary can be customized according to the limitations of your time and interest.

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If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

Great Service from begining to end!

We reached out to a number of treking companies, quite last minute when the opportunity came up to go to Nepal. We got a lot of responses but in the end, Discover Altitude had exactly what we were looking for and very helpful along the way. When we arrived in Kathmandu we met at their office and they went into detail about what we could expect and answered all our weird questions!!(first timers!)
We were picked up by an excellent driver, met our guide ahead of time( that was the only confusion was if we were getting a guide/ a guide/porter or a guide and porter, it all worked out very well despite zero training on our part. On the last day we hiked up out of Namche,to the helicopter that took us over base camp with a short landing on Kala Patthar before returning back to Lukla and then Kathmandu where Discover Altitude picked us up and generally looked after us from start to finish including a couple of day tours around Kathmandu. It was spectacular , Santosh and Kumar were very caring and you could tell how proud they were of their company and employees.

Great experience in Kathmandu

Kumar was so helpful from the moment I was introduced to him. He listened intently so he could work out the best tour based on our discussion. He was open, transparent, and always prompt to reply to my many messages. He went over and above his call of duty as my visa had expired and without hesitation assisted me in ensuring it was all sorted. He is extremely knowledgeable and was happy to share his knowledge if you make it known to him just how keen you are to hear stories.
I would highly recommend Kumar and his team and feel like this review will be sufficient to not have to look any further as he is one of the best you'll ever find in Kathmandu.

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Day 1:Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m/9318ft/ 35minute flight) and trek to Phakding

Day 2:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Day 3:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Everest View and descend back to Namche

Day 4:Trek to Lukla

Day 5:Flight to Kathmandu

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