World Record Luxury at 3,880m

Hotel Everest View

Perched high on a ridge inside Sagarmatha National Park, Hotel Everest View holds the Guinness World Record for the highest altitude hotel in the world. Every room offers an unobstructed 360-degree panorama of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.

Overview

What to Expect

Opened in 1971 by Japanese mountaineer Takashi Miyahara, Hotel Everest View is an architectural masterpiece of stone and cedar. Designed to provide luxurious comfort with oxygen-enriched suites, fine dining, and heated bedrooms in the high Himalayas, it serves as both an acclimatization haven and a bucket-list destination for global travelers.

Key Features

Guinness World Record as the Highest Placed Hotel in the World (3,880m / 12,730ft)

Unobstructed panoramic views of Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam from every single room

Pressurized oxygen rooms and medical facilities for acclimatization support

Panoramic dining terrace serving Japanese cuisine, continental dishes, and Himalayan tea

Direct helicopter landing pad for VIP arrivals from Kathmandu

Guided day treks to nearby Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Kunde

Accommodation Details

Price Tier

USD 350 - 650 (~NPR 46,000 - 86,000) per night including meals

Best Season

October-December & March-May

Duration

2-4 nights recommended for acclimatization and exploration

Accessibility

Helipad on-site; hiking trails from Namche Bazaar

📅Best Season

March-May (Spring) and September-December (Autumn) for crystal-clear Himalayan skies.

📍Location & Access

Helicopter directly from Kathmandu (45 minutes) or a 2-day scenic trek from Lukla Airport through Namche Bazaar.

💡Stay Tips

•Spend at least 2 nights in Namche Bazaar first if trekking to acclimatize safely
•Wake up early for the 6:00 AM alpenglow sunrise hitting Everest's summit plume
•Book months in advance during peak trekking seasons (Oct-Nov and Apr-May)

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