Everest Panaroma

Trip Overview
Everest Panorama Trek takes you up high along trails to Tengboche Monastery (3850 m). This is quite an easy than the other Everest treks and is a short and scenic trek. It offers a superb view of the world’s highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and many other snowy peaks.
We will start our journey by flying from Kathmandu to Lukla. It is located in the Khumbu region. We will then trek up to Namche Bazar, Tyangboche (famous for its monastery), and into the Khumjung village, a charming Sherpa settlement. This trek provides a splendid introduction to Sherpa country, its culture, and great mountain views. It is a popular destination for first-time trekkers in Nepal. It is also suited for those who do not have enough time for longer treks into the high mountains.
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Trip Itinerary
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Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur. A short briefing will follow concerning the necessary formalities and your trekking itinerary. Depending upon your arrival time, you may spend your free time visiting nearby sanctuaries or resting.
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Day 02
Sightseeing / Cultural Day in Kathmandu Valley
Half-day sightseeing tour of UNESCO Bhaktapur and Kathmandu, including Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions. There is time to explore the city’s many places of interest on your own or take a rest while trekking permits are finalized. In the evening, sample a delicious traditional Nepali dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu
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Day 03
Kathmandu to Phakding (2610m)
Early in the morning, you will be picked up by your guide to go to the Kathmandu airport, from where we will take the airplane to Lukla, which will take us about 30 minutes of flight time. At Lukla, we will meet our porters and head north from the airstrip to Chablung (2,700 m). Here we will cross the Tharo Koshi river on a local-style suspension bridge. Just past the bridge, we can see the peak of Kusum Kangru (6,367 m), which is the most difficult of the so-called “trekking peaks." Beyond the Tharo Koshi, the trail climbs a bit towards Ghat (2,590 m), where we will cross a ridge marked with painted Mani stones and climb to Phakding, where we will stay overnight (3 hrs).
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Day 04
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3420m)
From Phakding, we follow the valley of the Dudh Koshi river, staying on the west bank of the river. We climb steeply over a rocky ridge towards Benkar (2710m). From here the trail continues alongside the river. All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it a beautiful walk. We cross the Kyashar Khola river and climb out of the valley to Monjo (2840m). Just beyond Monjo the trek enters the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, which was established in 1976 to protect a 1148 sq km area surrounding Mt Everest. Beyond the national park entrance station, the trail makes a steep rocky descent and crosses the Dhud Kosi river on a 120m-long suspension bridge towards Jorsale (2830m). After crossing this river a few times while climbing our way up the valley we will reach Namche Bazaar (3420m). Namche Bazaar is the main trading centre in this region and features numerous shops, hotels and restaurants (6 hrs).
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Day 05
Acclimatisation in Namche Bazaar
Acclimatization is important before proceeding higher. Today we will take a day hike through the villages of Khunde and Khumjung. We start with a steep one-hour climb to the Syangboche airstrip (3,790 m), from where we will slowly ascent towards Khunde, passing numerous chorten (stone Buddhist monuments). We take the trail east from Khunde to Khumjung, the largest village in Khumbu, at the foot of the sacred peak Khumbila. After enjoying lunch here, we will follow a steep switchbacking trail descending to Chhorkung (3,540 m). It's a quick descent back to Namche Bazaar (5 hours) from here.
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Day 06
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m)
Our route today to Tengboche weaves in and out of side valleys, making small ups and downs, to the teashops of Kenjoma, and joins the trail from Khumjung just before a collection of Mani stones. The views of Everest and Ama Dablam are excellent from this part of the trek. We pass the small settlement of Sanasa, from where the trail drops towards Phunki Thanga (3250 m). From here, the trail climbs steeply through forests and around Mani stones as it follows the side of a hill to the saddle on which the monastery of Tengboche sits at 3,870 m. The view from here is rightly deemed to be one of the worlds most magnificent. Kwangde (6187m), Tawachee (6542m), Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (8501m), Ama Dablan, Kantega and Thamserku provide an inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. We will spend the night in Tengboche village (5 hrs).
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Day 07
Tengboche to Khumjung Village (3789m)
Today we return halfway back to Namche Bazaar before starting our hike up to the largest Khumbu settlement in the valley, Khumjung village. From Khumjung village, a great view of Mt. Everest can be seen (4-5 hrs).
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Day 08
Khumjung village to Phakding (2652m)
Today we descend first to Namche Bazaar and then continue our way back down the valley and descend steeply back to the Dudh Koshi River and continue our way past the national park checkpoint at Monjo. From Monjo, we will go through forests of magnolia, giant firs, and rhododendrons, the site of an agricultural project. We cross the Dudh Koshi River to its west bank and continue our way down to Phakding (5 hrs).
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Day 09
Phakding to Lukla
Today we retrace our route from day 1 back to the transit village of Lukla. There, we have to confirm our flight tickets for the next day. Overnight stay in Lukla (3 hours).
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Day 10
Lukla to Kathmandu
Today we fly back to Kathmandu. This early morning flight is, because of the location of the airstrip and the often clear morning views from the plane, one of the most interesting flights you’ll ever experience. Staying at a hotel for the night
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Day 11
Kathmandu
You will depart from Kathmandu.
Whats Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Four nights hotel accommodations with breakfast in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur
- Licensed and trained trekking guides
- Porters for carrying goods and supplies
- All accommodation during trek
- All meals and hot beverages whilst trekking
- Transportation to and from trail head
- All necessary documents and permits for trekking (where applicable)
- National Park/Conservation Area entry permit
- Equipment such as sleeping bag, tents, mattresses
- Cooking equipment (if required)
- Camp-site charges (if required)
- Insurance, medication, and equipment for staff
- Coordination of Quick Rescue service (costs covered by your insurance plan)
Not Included
- International airfares
- Travel/trekking insurance
- Excess baggage charges more than 16kg and hand bag more than 5kg in domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Airport departure tax
- Rescue charge
- Drinks (cold and alcoholic)
- Expenses of personal nature
- Permit and liaison officer fee (where applicable)
- Lunches and dinners whilst not trekking
Trek Details
Trek dates
Daily
Season
October to late December and end of February to May
Duration
11 days
Trekking days
7
Trekking grade
Medium
Maximum altitude
3860m
Starting point of trek
Lukla
Finishing point of trek
Lukla
Trek code
E2