Everest Panorama Trek

Explore the world's best trekking destination with native guides

7 Days
15 - 20 KM Per Day
Hotel/Tea House
Start from Kathmandu and End to Kathmandu
Min 2 to Max 30 + Pax in a group
Domestic Flight (KTM - Lukla - Kathmandu) and Private Vehicle
moderate_strenuous

Overview

Everest Panorama Trekking leads to short, impressive walks where stunning views of the Himalayas follow you all along the treks. A perfect beautiful adventure for all age groups, as the altitude remain friendly. As you walk and enjoy the superb scenery explore the traditional Sherpa villages adorned with age-old cultures of the Buddhism.

The walk leads to a pleasant and exciting trails from one impressive village to another lovely settlement. Where all trekkers will experience the delights of the warm traditional hospitality of the local Khumbu Sherpa.

Where menfolk’s are regarded as the best mountaineers and guides around the Himalayas, and for their friendly attitude. The Everest Panorama Trekking is not just for the spectacular scenery and views of the towering world’s highest peaks. It is a cultural walk in the harmony of ancient heritage and holy spirits of the Himalayas. The walk follows the glacial Dudh Koshi River for a few days and then heads towards the famous Namche Bazaar.

Namche Bazaar is the hub of Khumbu Sherpa, where a weekly Saturday market held, hence the name Namche Bazaar. From Namche and with good rest and acclimatization, head towards the final destination, picturesque Tengboche and the colourful monastery.

A lovely walk with a climb into serene woods of pines and rhododendrons tree lines to reach Tengboche. Enjoy the mind-blowing panorama of surrounding towering snow peaks with Mt. Everest and magnificent Mt. Ama Dablam.

Enjoying the wonderful moment in Tengboche and visit the monastery of great cultural and religious interest. Tengboche Monastery is famous for a colourful festival called Mani Rimdu, held during late October or November according to the Buddhist calendar.

After a great experience with amazing panoramic views and culture with a religious backdrop. Then head back to Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Monjo for the last overnight around the high Khumbu and Everest region.

The next morning, a short scenic flight reaches Kathmandu after a wonderful time and experience on Everest Panorama Trekking.

The Best Seasons

The best seasons for Everest Panorama Treks, are spring and autumn. Spring starts from March to May, most days are sunny but can get cloudy in the late afternoon. Chances of light snowfall with cold mornings and nighttime after Namche Bazaar. But beautiful with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially rhododendrons of various colors, around the Tengboche Monastery areas.

The next best season is autumn/fall, which begins in September and ends in November. One of the high seasons for views and pleasant walks, sunny days most of the time in autumn. But gets dark soon, due to short sunlight hours, cold morning, and late afternoon till nighttime. Could get snowfall from Namche Bazaar onwards sometimes.

The route and trails to Everest Panorama Treks

The route is straightforward with a signpost at each junction of the mid-ways, so there will be no confusion. The trails are nicely laid and good for walking to Tengboche. Few short uphill’s and downhill on leaving Dudh Koshi River, steep uphill on a winding trail to Namche Bazaar. As well as crossing suspension bridges over the same rivers a couple of times. From Namche Bazaar to Tengboche with a slow rise in elevation.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Fly to Lukla 2, 846 m and trek to Phakding 2,645 m – 04 hrs.
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet – 06 hrs.
Day 03: At Namche for acclimatization and short scenic hike.
Day 04: Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m – 05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Monjo 2, 880 m-06 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Lukla and transfer to a lodge-04 hrs.
Day 07: Fly from Luka to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Itinerary

Day 01

Fly to Lukla 2, 846 m and trek to Phakding 2,645 m - 04 hrs

Duration 4 hours
Distance 6.2 km
Morning as time for flight to Lukla, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport. After checking in and through security, then board in a small aircraft for sweeping scenic flight to Lukla. During air-borne spectacular views of Himalayan range of peaks with Mt. Everest and Nepal’s beautiful country landscapes. After a short flight of 30 to 35 minutes landing at Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary Airport, after claiming the baggage. Follow the guide to start the trek through Lukla town past shops, stores and restaurants. On the downhill to Dudh Koshi River past serval villages to reach overnight stop in Phakding village.
Day 02

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet - 06 hrs.

Duration 6 Hours
Distance 7.4 km
From Phakding a long day walk to Namche Bazaar, due to rapid rise in altitude. Morning walk follows above the Dudh Koshi River and crossing bridge with up to Monjo village. To enter Sagarmatha National Park, listed in World Heritage Sites, Sagarmatha a name for Everest in Nepal. For the Sherpa is Chomolungma similar to Tibetan name and language. From here cross the bridge to Jorsalle for lunch stop. After lunch walk on the river bed within forest of rhododendrons and pine trees and cross a high bridge. From here on undulating winding uphill to reach Namche Bazaar for two overnights stop. Namche Bazaar a size of a town with colorful nice houses offers many good lodge accommodation and best food.
Day 03

At Namche for acclimatization and short scenic hike.

A perfect place and height for rest and acclimatization day, before heading higher altitude. At Namche enjoy a short hike and exercise for acclimatization, the best is to high above Namche Bazaar. Where national park headquarters located with an interesting museum, offers grand views of Mt. Everest. Includes Lhotse, Nuptse and beautiful peak of Ama Dablam, Tharmasarku and Kwangde peaks. Options for hike to Everest View Hotel, first luxury hotel in Khumbu as well listed in Guinness Book of Record. As the world’s highest luxury hotel at 3,800 m high. Rest of the day after lunch explore the town of Namche Bazaar.
Day 04

Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

Duration 5 Hours
Distance 17 km
Enjoy the day walk from Namche Bazaar on scenic winding pleasant trail with glorious views of Everest. As well other adjoining snow peaks the down to Imjatse River at Phunki Tenga for lunch stop. Afternoon a steep climbs up through lovely forest to Tengboche and its colorful monastery of great religious interest. After a good climb of few hours reach on top of a small plateau at scenic location at Tengboche. Where you can enjoy the panorama of Mt. Everest and series of peaks, that surrounds Tengboche. Located amidst lovely forest surroundings, overnights in its nice simple lodge. Options to walk further down to Deboche another small settlement with few nice lodges.
Day 05

Trek to Monjo 2, 880 m-06 hours.

Duration 6 Hours
Distance 8.3 km
A long day hike but more or less downhill with few ups en route Namche Bazaar, from Namche Bazaar a long descent to Dudh Koshi River. The walk follows to a short climb at the entrance and exit post of national park at Monjo village for overnight stop.
Day 06

Trek to Lukla and transfer to a lodge-04 hrs.

Duration 4 Hours
Distance 9.5 km
From Monjo onward on gradual path to Phakding, and then with pleasant walk with last climb to Lukla. On reaching Lukla check into a nice lodge for final overnight around Khumbu and Everest region.
Day 07

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Duration 35 minutes
Distance 135 km
As time for flight to Kathmandu, getting ready by 6 a.m. transfer to Lukla air Terminal. Waiting for the plane to arrive from Kathmandu, and then get on board in the small aircraft for scenic flight. On reaching Kathmandu airport transfer for a short drive back to your hotel, rest of the day at leisure.

Trip Map

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Inclusions

What's included

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared during the trek. The meals are basic, but will give you enough energy for your appetite. Fruit is also available after each meal.

Accommodation

During the trek, we stay in lodges or teahouses. These are simple in nature, but fully equipped. Do not expect too much luxury.

Add-ons

What's not included

FAQs

How difficult is Everest Panorama Trek?

A moderate to adventurous with steep ups and downhills, one of the best and perfect walks around the Himalayas. Trekkers must be aware that Nepal and Himalayan landscapes are all ups and downhills. The only flat land is in the southern Terai belt of Nepal, walking slow and steady will overcome the difficulty.

The walk is straight forward without much difficulties, as long one takes it slow and steady. The only tough about this treks is the gain in altitude, but walking slow and having enough drinks. It is the best way as precaution against the problem of the altitude gain. Rest of the route is straightforward on daily walks to each overnights stops.

Is Everest Panorama a popular trekking destination?

Everest Panorama, is one of the most popular and famous trekking destinations, due to its views and local cultures. A trek full of charm and beauty from the start to the end of trekking. As well great change of landscapes, and vegetation, the views of high Himalayan peaks remains constant throughout the walks. As well the facilities of lodge accommodation and food is good and the best that one can experience.

What do we expect on this trek?

A lovely country walk through beautiful forest lined with tall rhododendrons, pines and fir trees. Daily views of snow peaks with local fascinating cultures of the Sherpa, the highlanders of Everest. The major expectation besides scenic scenery is steep climb with long downhill walks. As well to experience both scenic views and local impressive cultures.

Are there facilities for electricity, internets and WI-FI?

All lodges on overnight stops, have electricity facilities either run by Hydro or solar power. Trekkers can charge their electronic items on paying extra for charging each gadgets. Some lodges offer free Wi-Fi and Internet services while few places might charge extra. But the connection in some places can be disturbing and takes time to run the service either in long distance call or using the internets.

How are the lodge facilities and foods on this treks?

Simply the best that one can expect around the mountainous and hilly region around Himalayas. The lodge facilities much better in Namche, Phakding and Lukla to Tengboche with options for attached bath and toilets.

Most lodges provide common bathe and toilets with extra charge for using hot showers. However, the rooms are neat and cozy the dining have fireplace to warm the rooms while you enjoy the meals. The foods depending upon the standard of the lodge, but most lodge restaurants provide long list of food menu. From Set menu or La Carte, including all types of refreshments to enjoy, as well some lodge provides fresh bakery products also.

How fit one should be to enjoy Everest Panorama treks?

Requires all trekkers to be suitably physically fit and in good health, to take the challenge walking steeps and downhills. When planning and booking this trip, one should need outdoor exercise from walking, jogging. Or any other good physical exercise for an hour on daily basis, and checking your health. Before booking this wonderful adventurous treks.

Is Everest Panorama Trek within the National Parks?

All the regions of Khumbu, and Everest region is within Sagarmatha National Park. Trekkers have to obtain the Park entrance ticket. The checking and registration for National Park is done at Monjo, and Namche Bazaar.

What are the main religions and tribes of Khumbu and Everest region?

The main tribes of Khumbu and Everest is the Sherpa people follows Tibetan Buddhism. Trekkers can witness that every houses adorned with a Buddhist prayer flags. As well prayer monuments along the trail around the villages with impressive monastery of Tengboche.

 

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