Everest Panorama Trekking

About the Trip

‘Scenic adventure to beautiful Tengboche Monastery with grand views of Everest’

Highlights:

  • “Adventure of moderate grade with a grand panorama of world highest peaks
  •  Walk into lovely Sherpa farm village enriched with ancient Buddhism culture
  •  Stunning views of beautiful landscapes of rolling hills, high snow mountains
  •  Enjoy tour of impressive Tengboche monastery of great religious heritage
  •  Scenic walks with constant views of Everest and adjoining towering peaks.

Trek Previews:

Accommodation Mode: Hotels in Kathmandu / with local lodge on treks

Trekking Grade: Moderate with touch of high altitude.

Area of Trekking: Nepal Mid-East Himalaya around the Khumbu region.

Highest altitude: At Tengboche Monastery 3,867 m. 

Trek duration: 07 nights and 08 days (With flights both ways)

Total Trip: 11 nights and 12 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

Best Seasons for Everest Panorama Trekking:

Nearly all months of the year, but best time spring season from March to May months and autumn to pre-winter, September to December as well around January and February months.

During springtime when wildflowers are in full blooming season with various species rhododendron from tall trees to bushes, makes the hills alive with spectacular wild-flower. Trek will be more enjoyable in spring and quite a busy time with many trekkers.

Next good time in autumn/fall to pre-winter months from September to November and December, although much cold but days are bright and clear for views and pleasant walks. Days are fine but short sunlight hours can expect snow sometimes.

Introduction:

Everest Panorama Trekking, a short and scenic adventure suitable for all interested travelers, from young to elderly generation as altitude gains at a gradual pace. By the time you reach the main highlight, and on the highest spot at Tengboche beautiful monastery, you will be well acclimatized.

To enjoy a spectacular panorama of wide mountain range of world highest peaks with towering Mt. Everest in the harmony of impressive local culture with the warm hospitality of Sherpa, the highlander of Everest.

Enjoy the scenic panoramic flight of half-hour to land at a small airstrip in Lukla, a busy popular town where most treks and adventure on high Khumbu valley around the Everest region starts and ends on this Sherpa town at Lukla.

From Lukla on nice route visiting lovely villages adorned with fascinating Buddhist religious monuments and the follow Dudh Kosi River for some time then on high trail to reach famous Namche Bazaar.

An interesting large and main village Namche Bazaar, where once a week colorful and busy market takes place, one of the exciting events to observe all Khumbu Sherpa in their traditional custom. 

Spending two overnights at Namche with rest days a perfect place and height for acclimatization, from Namche onward walk takes to high and scenic trail facing grand views of Mt. Everest with a chain of Himalaya high peaks.

Finally, adventure reaches you on top Tengboche Monastery, the main highlight and highest spot of the trek, a beautiful place located on a small plateau within lovely green forest surroundings.

At Tengboche enjoy the fantastic panorama of a wide range of snow-capped peaks with Mt. Everest and other famous mountains like Lhotse, Amadablam with an array of peaks the circles this beautiful place.

Tengboche and the monastery regarded as a holy Buddhist place for all Sherpa people, where once a year great religious festival held in the month of October an interesting event to watch.

Enjoy a tour of the monastery along with spectacular views of jagged peaks and rolling hills, and then on the return journey back to Lukla for the scenic flight to Kathmandu, after a magnificent time and experience on Everest Panorama Trek.   

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m walk to Phakding village 2,645 m- 04 hrs.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m- 06 hrs.

Day 05: At Namche for acclimatization and short scenic hike to viewpoint.

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m-05 hrs.

Day 07: Trek to Namche Bazaar - 05 hrs. 

Day 08: Trek to Monjo 2, 880 m - 04 hrs. 

Day 09: Last day walk to Lukla - 04 hrs.

Day 10: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 11: In Kathmandu spare and reserve as a contingency day.

Day 12: Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.

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Day to Day Itinerary

01

Arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to the hotel.
On arrival at Nepal international airport in Kathmandu, received by our staff for a short transfer to your hotels. Where hotels are located within the hub of Kathmandu around the Thamel area, an exciting and interesting location, on reaching your respective hotel check into your rooms and get refreshed. Meet a hotel lobby where our guide/leader will brief you with full information on the treks, local cultures, and other necessary details to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable. The evening group dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant along with local folk programs to entertain you while enjoying delicious meals.

02

Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
In Kathmandu for a guided full-day sightseeing tour around interesting old monuments world heritage sites. Where tour takes you to visit old Durbar Square (palace courtyard), ancient Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, and world largest dome/stupa of Bouddhanath with Hindu temple of Pashupatinath. After an enjoyable and fascinating tour back to the hotel with time for trek preparation for next morning departure for Everest Panorama Trek.

03

Fly to Lukla 2,820 m walk to Phakding village 2,645 m - 04 hrs.
Start early after breakfast departure for Lukla, drive to Kathmandu domestic airport, short scenic flight in a small aircraft (Dornier / Twin Otter or similar airplane), as the plane lifts off higher enjoy fantastic views of the Himalayan range of peaks with Everest, Lhotse as the plane lands at a small airstrip in Lukla. Lukla a busy town and gateway to Everest base camp and other various destinations within the high Khumbu area, in Lukla with time to get organized checking your baggage and then leaving the bigger bags for porters or pack animals to carry. From Lukla a short walk of few hours following a pleasant path through nice lovely Sherpa villages along the bank of Dudh Kosi River to reach the first overnight stop of the trek at Phakding village after an enjoyable walk.

04

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 06 hrs.
After first overnight in Phakding village continues to walk on a nice trail with short up and down crossing bridge to reach Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, lovely village facing Tharmasarku peaks.
From Monjo and past Sagarmatha National Park (listed in world heritage site) follow Dudh Kosi River within a cool forest of tall pine and rhododendron trees and then climb on winding uphill to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop.

05

At Namche for acclimatization and short scenic hike to the viewpoint.
At Namche for another extra day for leisure hike and acclimatization before heading much higher altitude. Morning hike to view-point hill for beautiful scenery offer views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Amadablam includes an array of peaks, at Namche visit the museum and optional hike with a climb to Everest View Hotel (the first luxury hotel within Khumbu area). Namche is also famous for its colorful market held once a week on Saturday.

06

Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs.
From Namche on winding scenic trail with views of Everest and range of peaks then down to Imjatse River at Phunki-Tenga, a popular small place for a lunch stop and refreshments. Afternoon uphill for few hours within the cool forest to reach at Tengboche Monastery, a beautiful spot surrounded by green tree lines and snow mountain range with views of Mt. Everest and magnificent Amadablam. At Tengboche tour of the monastery interior with colorful Buddhist religious arts and tall idols of Buddha and other saints.

07

Trek to Namche Bazaar - 05 hrs.
Enjoy morning views of Everest and Amadablam, then downhill to cross a bridge, with a slow climb to Lobesa and Sanasa farm villages, from here on the nice pleasant wide path to Namche Bazaar for overnight. (for interested people can visit Khumjung and Khunde villages on route to Namche Bazaar taking the higher trail)

08

Trek to Monjo 2, 880 m - 04 hrs.
From Namche, an easy and short day walk to reach downhill at Monjo, enjoy Leisure morning at Namche, and then on the road with long descend on the bank of Dudh Kosi River. Walking on a pleasant trail with last steep short climb to reach on the exit gate at Sagarmatha National Park then at Monjo for overnight stop.

09

Last day walk to Lukla - 06 hrs. Last and final day trek of the adventure
enjoy every hour of the walk following Dudh Kosi River all the way to Phakding village, from here short walk to Ghat and Tade-Kosi, with the last climb for an hour to reach at Lukla by lunchtime as well for final overnight stop around Everest and Khumbu region.

10

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Early morning short walk to Lukla airport named after late Tenzing and Hillary the first one to climb Mt. Everest, and then board in a small aircraft for a short scenic flight to Kathmandu, during air enjoy the panorama of Himalayan peaks with Everest. On reaching at Kathmandu airport, transfer back to your hotel, with time in the afternoon for individual activities and shopping.

11

In Kathmandu spare and reserve as a contingency day.
A spare and contingency day in Kathmandu in case of flight delay at Lukla or in the beginning from Kathmandu to reach Lukla, where weather can be unfavorable sometimes even in the best time of the year. If all goes well as our standard itinerary, enjoy this free day of joining in for another exciting tour around Kathmandu at places of great interest.

12

Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.
Last and final day in Nepal in the country of amazing Himalaya blended with colorful culture, as per your time for international flight our staff, guide transfer you to the airport for final departures home-ward after a memorable experience and adventure on Everest Panorama Trekking.

Included

  • Kathmandu-International Airport pickup and drop off service.
  • 2 nights accommodation (2 star category) in Kathmandu. B/B plan.
  • Bus station hotel bus station by taxi.
  • 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara(2 star category) B/B plan.
  • Lodge accommodation on the way (Trek).
  • Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trek).
  • ACAP permit and TIMS card.
  • One English speaking government register guide and one porter to carry personal belongings.
  • Private car to Nayapul and back to Pokhara.
  • Guide required porter’s- food, lodge, bus transportation, salary, insurance, equipment.
  • Bus to Pokhara-Kathmandu.

What is Excluded?

  • Meals in Kathmandu, monuments for sightseeing, Hard and soft table drinks, tea and coffee (pot size).
  • all confectionary and snacks, hot water for shower and boiled drinking water, personal expenses, personal insurance.
  • meals in Kathmandu except breakfast, departure tax, monument’s entrance fees while sight seeing and tips etc.

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