Jugal Everest View Point (5,570 m) Hike

Nepal's newest high-altitude adventure

Officially opened in 2026, Jugal Everest View Point is the closest Everest viewpoint to Kathmandu. No flights, no ropes, no climbing gear — just your boots, your trekking sticks and one unforgettable view across the roof of the world.

🏔️Five 8,000 m peaks at once

Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma in a single panorama.

🥾A hike, not a climb

No major technical difficulty — reachable with good basic fitness.

⏱️Short time, low cost

A real Himalayan high point in about 5 days, by road from Kathmandu.

✨Brand new & uncrowded

Very few people have stood here yet. Be one of the first.

🙏Through the sacred Beyul

The route passes Ne-Pemachhal, a hidden valley blessed by Guru Rinpoche.

🏛️Officially recognised

Announced by the local municipality at the Nepal Tourism Board.

From the top

Team at the top of Jugal Everest View Point, 5,570 m, with the Nepal flag — At the top — 5,570 m

Everest and the high Himalaya rising above the clouds, seen from Jugal Everest View Point — Everest rising above the clouds

✦ First ascent: 16 April 2026 (Baisakh 3, 2083), by a four-member team led by Milan Tamang, with Everest record-holder Lakpa Dendi Sherpa, 15-year-old Ngima Wangchhu Sherpa and local Pema Sherpa.

Photos: Jugal Rural Municipality

The route

Kathmandu→Jugal (Chhendang)→Ne-Pemachhal→Jugal Everest View Point→Back the same way

Good to know: no climbing skills are needed, but 5,570 m is high. You'll need good fitness and proper acclimatisation. Our government-licensed guides from the Jugal area set a safe pace all the way to the top.

✦ Now taking bookings ✦

Book Jugal Everest View Point

Fill in the form and our team will reply within 24 hours with dates, itinerary and price.