At a glance

Trekking Destination: Everest panorama trek
Transportation: private and public vehicle
Trekking hour: 5-6 hours each day
Duration: 10 Days

Description

Everest Panorama Trek is a short Everest trek designed for people who have limited time or who do not want to tackle climbs at high altitude, but want to experience the joys of trekking in the Everest region and see Mt. Everest.

The trek begins with a 35 minute flight from Kathmandu to the Tenzing-Hillary airport at Lukla (2642m). After breakfast and handover of luggage to the porters, we trek to Phakding through farmlands and the Sherpa heritage villages where you will meet the local Sherpa people, formerly from Tibet, and observe their culture, beliefs and way of living. The second day takes you to Namche Bazaar (3440m), the bustling business hub of the Khumbu region. Two nights are needed here for rest and acclimatization. A walk up to the largest Sherpa village of Khumjung before returning “low” to sleep will assist in this process. Prayer flags, chortens, mani walls and ancient monasteries testify to the importance of Buddhism in the Sherpa’s lives. The mountain views on this walk are spectacular.

The fourth day’s trek follows the ridges and rivers through forests of rhododendron and oak to climb to the important village of Tengboche. It sits astride a plateau that overlooks the surrounding countryside against the backdrop of the imposing Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku and the Everest group. The return journey of this Everest panorama view trekking via Monjo takes you to a lower altitude that allows you to sleep in greater comfort than at Namche. The final day takes you back to Lukla. An early morning flight returns you to Kathmandu.

Outline Itinerary

1 Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Our Himalaya Message Adventure Company Airport Representative will meet you outside the Terminal Hall. Please, look for our Company play card. Transfer to hotel, introduce your trekking guide and check the necessities. Afternoon stroll Tourist colourful market Thamel down town.

Overnight in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel with breakfast

2 Day 02: Full day Kathmandu City excursion

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tours to world heritage sites of Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, Bodhanath Stupa-the biggest Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world! Patan Durbar Square is the oldest city in the Kathmandu valley with age old tradition also called Lalitpur-the city of fine arts. The visit covers the Durbar Square, the Krishna temple, the Kumbheswore temple, the Golden temple and many more. Swayambhunath Stupa-the 2000 years old legendary stupa on the hillock also nick-named as monkey temple. Your day tour ends Kathmandu Durbar Square Showcasing living goddess Kumari Temple, Nautale Durbar, the Kaal Bhairav, the Swet Bhairav, the freak Street and more.

Overnight in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel with breakfast

3 Day 03: Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 3-4 hrs.

Early morning, transfer to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for an early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,18 6ft), a gateway of trek. After 35 minute scenic flight above breathtaking green and white mountains, we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world. Culminate dramatic landing on a hillside Lukla, introduce porters and downhill to beautiful Sherpa settlement Choplung. The trail continues along the side of the Dudh Koshi valley before ascending to Ghat ((2530m /8350ft) Trail climbs gently again about an hour to our final destination Phakding. Overnight at Hotel.

4 Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280ft): 5-6 hrs.

Our trek begins through a beautiful pine forest that leads us along the Dudh Koshi River through many suspension bridges, one of which is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. First, we catch wonderful prospect of the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). Through the settlement of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo, we come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale before reaching Namche Bazaar. The trail climbs through the forests and bridges until we reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a final steep ascent of about two hours, we get first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. We stop at Chautara to admire the view. We still need to hike about 1.5 hours reach Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading centre of this region. Overnight in Namche.

5 Day 05: Rest day in Namche Bazaar

This is the scheduled 'acclimatization' day for this trek. Health experts always recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest day too instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day hike to Thame or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazzar is the main centre of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. If we trek a few hundred vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Our guides takes us to the ‘Tourist Visitor Center’ near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. Overnight in Namche.

6 Day 06: Namche Bazar - Tengboche (3,864m/12,673 ft): 5-6 hrs.

After breakfast, our trail leads moderately flat with superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku, Khangtaiga. The trail continues wild lives spot of musk deer (a herd of Himalayan Thar) colorful pheasant (Danphe, National bird) Trail descend to Dudh Koshi river where few lodges and series of picturesque water driven prayer wheels. Cross suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River a steep climb through pine and juniper forest, walk about 2 hours bring you to Tenboche. The famous Gomba (Tengboche Monastery) with the background of Ama Dablam, Nupte, Mt. Everest and many more peaks. During October/November in full moon the colorful Mani Rimdu festival is held here with masked dancing and Tibetan opera in the monastery courtyard. Overnight in Tengboche.

7 Day 07: Tengboche – Monjo ((2,800m/9,200ft): 5-6 hrs.

Trail drops down to Dudh Koshi River and cross the suspension cradle bridge. Trail rise up Sanasa the confluence of Everest Base Camp trek and Gokyo Lake trek. Then follow the wider trail round aside the hill to Namche Bazar. Descend down to National Park check point to lower green valley Jorsalle. Then right up next is final destination Monjo. Overnight in Monjo.

8 Day 08: Monjo – Lukla (2,780m/9,175ft): 5-6 hrs.

Trail follows down steam of Dudh Koshi river retracing to Phakding. Trail leads to Lukla scaling different Sherpa villages crossing a suspension bridge above Thado Kosh. Last section of the day, about 45 minutes ascend to accomplish entire trek. Reconfirm flight Ticket and see off to local porters. Overnight in Lukla.

9 Day 09: Lukla – Kathmandu by Air (1,300m/4,264ft): 35 minutes airstrip.

Fly Back to Kathmandu (35 minutes) in the morning and transfer to your Hotel. Free afternoon.

10 Day 10: Final departure

Transfer to International Airport and fly to onward destination.

Trip Facts

Cost Inclusive:

All airport transfers
2 star Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast
Flights Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu (Weight limit:10 kg main baggage and 5 kg hand per passenger/flight)
All airport taxes
All necessary paper work and trekking permits (National Park permit and TIMS)
An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Guide and porter salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food and lodging
Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) followed by cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek
Supplementary snacks (cookies and energy bar)
Fruit desert every day after dinner
Iodine/Chlorine treated safe drinking water
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes
Trekking equipment such as down filled sleeping bag, down jacket, walking poles and duffel bag

Cost Exclusive:

Lunch/dinner in Kathmandu
Kathmandu city Tour guide and entrance fees
Deserts (cakes, bakes, pies and pudding)
Additional hot drinks
Bottled drinks
Boiled water
Electronic device re-charge
Hot shower
Wi- Fi
Personal expenses
Travel insurance and evacuation insurance
Tipping

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Useful Info

Meals

Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Himalaya Message Adventure, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.

Drinking water:

Himalaya Message Adventure provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem

What to take

This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .

Important to note:

Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.