Everest Panorama Trekking

Everest panorama Trek is relatively easier, compared to some of other treks which offer really superb view of the worlds highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and other many snowy peaks. It is a short but very scenic trek and takes us up to high along trails to Tengboche Monastery which lies at an altitude of 3850 metres. This trek is very suitable for first time trekkers as well as those who do not have enough time for longer treks into the high mountains. The major attraction of the trek are abundant flora and fauna, Sherpa Museum in Namche Bazaar, Panoramic views of Himalayan giants including , Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku and many other mountains as well as the world highest hotel, Everest View hotel. In this trek, you have opportunity to experience Sherpa culture and Buddhist monasteries. It starts from and ends in Lukla.

Trip Facts

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu 
Upon your arrival, our representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, after a panoramic thrill flying. On a clear day the views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic. After introductory meeting transport you to hotel in Kathmandu. Rest of the day varies upon your arrival time; we can organize some activities if you arrived by midday or early afternoon but late afternoon and evening arrivals have a free day for individual activities. Take rest and free at afternoon, stay overnight at hotel.
 
Day 02: Half day sightseeing & final preparation
After breakfast, we will head toward the historical and cultural heart of Nepal. We will encounter theday by sight viewing tours to different historical, spiritual and cultural attractions; including the Swoyambhunath, one of the most glorious Buddhist Chaityas probably the oldest temple of Nepal, famous for its nickname as Monkey Temple which has been registered in UNICECO heritage side. Then we will Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, dedicating to Lord Shiva located on the banks of the holy Baghmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the Ghats.
From there our trip heads toward Boudhhatnath, the largest Tibetan Buddhist stupa of the valley located about 6km. away to the east of Kathmandu City, known as Khasti Chitya. The rest of our time in Katmandu is free for further sightseeing, exploration & final preparation for next morning to trekking. In the late afternoon your tour guide will confirm departure information and briefing the program for the next morning. Overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 03: Fly from Katmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding 
After breakfast, we will be transferred to Kathmandu airport for domestic flight to Lukla. It takes about 35 minutes awe-inspiring scenic flight as we fly parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering Nepal and Tibet, China. We will be met with our local guides and porters, upon our arrival in Lukla. Lukla is a small town with an airport which is lies at an altitude of 2850m. From Lukla we will follow a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi. From Lukla, we descend on a wide trail northwest to the village of Choblung in the Dudh Kosi Valley. The enchanting views of pine and rhododendron forest refresh us on the way where we walk through easy and a village of Ghat. Similarly, we will continue along a small path with many ups and down by following the left bank of Dudh Koshi to Phakding. After about 3-4 hours walk from lukla the trail bring us to   the small village of Phakding which is lies at an elevation of 2640 metres. Overnight stay at hotel.
 
 
Day 04: Phakding to Namche 
Today we will start adventure through a level path along the right bank of the Dudh Kosi amongst beautiful alpine scenery, through the fragrant blue pine and fir forest, glimpsing spectacular views of Kusum Kangru and Thanserku along the way. We will cross the Dudh Kosi and head upstream along the banks to the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi. After crossing the large suspension bridge we make our ascent way to Namche Bazaar. We will move ahead with the stunning views of the peaks of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8511m), Nuptse (7879m), Arna Dablam (6856m) and Taweche (6542m). finally the climbing trail takes us through pine trees to reach the distinctive horse-shoe shaped bowl containing the village of Namche Bazaar which is ) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and situated at an altitude of 3340 metres. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
 
Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche
This day we will spend by exploring the surrounding beauty and magnificent outlook. It is an ideal place for acclimatization before heading off towards high altitude. We can walk upto Khhumjung where you can visit monastery for the acclimatization where we can see the majority of Sherpa community. Here we will have opportunity to enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, kongde etc. if you are interested you can take an hour walk up to the Syangboche, from where we can get outstanding views of the National Park Centre and Museum just above the town. This museum exhibits Sherpa culture. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
 
Day 06:  Namche to Khumjung
After breakfast, we leave the Namche by following a small trail high above the Dudh Kosi River, where the views are incredible; we can see the ridge of Nupla and Kwangde Himal (6194m) behind to the west; across the valley to the south, the towering ice-fluted walls of Thamserku which is lies at an altitude of 6623 metres. Similarly, the Lhotse and Nuptse wall can be seen to the east from the top of the valley. Then we will descend to Khumjung, where you have opportunity to taste the Sherpa speciality, Riki Kur, a type of potato fritter enriched with yak butter. Stay overnight at Khumjung.
Day 06:  Khumjung to Tengboche 
From Khumjung we will descend to the village of Shanasa and then follow the natural contour to Trashinga where the trail drops steeply to cross the Dudh Kosi at Phukitenga, at an elevation of 3250 metres. Later, we will climb steeply before the trail level out to ascend gradually towards Tengboche. We pass a steady ascent through pine fir, black juniper and rhododendron forest; this takes approximately 2-3 hours walk. Tengboche is set in a beautiful meadow, high on a ridge surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks on an altitude of 3870 metres and surrounded by dwarf fires and rhododendrons Tengboche. The Tengboche Monastery is a major attraction of Tengboche which is spectacularly situated in a peaceful and tranquil environment and dominated by the gompa with its prayer flags and Mani stones. As well as stunning views of Kwongde (6187m), Taw ache(6542m), Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7855m), Lhotse (8618m), Amadablam (6856m), Thamserku (6608m) etc. can be seen from here. Overnight stay at Tengboche.
 
Day 07:  Tengboche to Monjo
After breakfast, we will retrace the trail along the Dudh Kosi River through a magnificent rhododendron forest and past brilliant waterfalls. En-route, we can see musk deer until to reach in Namche bazaar, often graze in the early morning. Similarly, we give continue from Namche by following descend trail and reach to the village of Monjo, at an elevation of 2950 metres. From Tengboche to Monjo trek takes around 7 hours walk. Stay overnight at Monjo.
 
Day 08:  Monjo to Lukla
Today we will leave Monjo with the memories and trace the descent trail along the Dudh Kosi, before making a final ascent to reach the Lukla plateau which is a beautiful and easy walk through blue pine and rhododendron forest. It normally takes about 4 hours walk. We can enjoy and calibrates last night event in Lukla. Stay overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 09:  Lukla to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we will be transferred to Lukla airport for flight back to Kathmandu which takes about 35 minutes awe-inspiring scenic flight as we fly parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering Nepal and Tibetan China. You can enjoy with the scenery (the natural beauty or scenery of hills, rivers, local regions and so on) on your scenic flight. After arrival in Kathmandu airport, you will be then transferred to your hotel. Rest of the time you can spend the evening leisurely. Stay overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
 
Day 10: Rest day & Shopping 
This day is leisure day for you to rest after many days trekking. You can either relax whole day or you can explore around the city. You can roam around the shopping malls or you can buy handicrafts, Thankas and other various arts and sculptures in the markets. Rest of the time you can spend the evening leisurely, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping and celebrate dinner together with Nepali Travel staffs. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
 
Day 11: Depart Kathmandu: farewell friends
According to your flight schedule, it is varies on your departure time rest of day is at leisure forindependent activities of your interest until we pick you up at the hotel or we could plan some activities upon your choice if it is late hour flight and then transfer to airport for your further destination
 

SERVICE INCLUDE

1.   Accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B as per the program

2.   Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary (included tour guide, entrance fees and transportation)

3.   All accommodation along the trekking route

4.   Monument and national park entrance fees

5.   All ground transportation within Nepal including to and from airport

6.   Domestic air ticket to and from Kathmandu - Lukla.

7.   An experience Guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), porters (generally 1 porter for 2 person)

8.   Trek as per the program

9.   Nepalese staff insurance

10. Trekking information management system (Tims)

11. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment & Surface Transfer to destination from Kathmandu for Nepali staffs

12. Office & Tourist service charges
 

SERVICE EXLUDE

1.   International airfare to and from Nepal

2.   Travel insurance and domestic airfare if not listed in trekking schedule

3.   Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entries for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entries for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.

4.   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner not mentioned in the program other than breakfast

5.   All items of personal nature (personal clothing, hot shower, hot water, cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, telephone and laundry etc.)

6.   Special permit fees for restricted areas

7.   Charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, civil unrest, and emergencies.

8.   Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)

9.   Tips for guide, porters & driver