Highlights
- Super panorama of Everest-Lhotse-Nuptse and Ama Dablam from Thyangboche Monastery.
- Short and scenic adventure into high Khumbu valley within the shade of Mt. Everest.
- Daily views of massive mountains and high snow clad peaks within Sherpa traditional villages Explore Sherpa villages and its Buddhist culture of great interest with ancient traditional life.
- Walking into charming alpine forest of tall rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-pine and fir trees Around Sagarmatha National Park, listed as world heritage sites with tour of Monasteries
Overview
Everest Panorama Trek leads you on scenic trails visiting wonderful Sherpa villages of immense culture and age-old traditions interwoven with Buddhism in the shade of the mighty peaks of Mt. Everest and an array of peaks. The trail follows the same ways of Everest Base Camp Trek until it reaches the Thyangboche which is the ultimate destination of Everest Panorama Trek.
Everest Panorama Trek begins from Kathmandu with a world heritage tour to get familiar with local Hindu and Buddhist religion and culture, and then fly to Lukla where our wonderful walks start heading into villages to reach the famous Namche Bazaar.
After Namche Bazaar with scenic walks to beautiful Thyangboche Monastery with time to marvel at the wonderful scenery of mountains with Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam peaks visiting its interesting monastery in the harmony of monks and priests chanting a prayer.
Then our journey concludes by walking to Lukla for the scenic short flight back to Kathmandu after a marvelous experience on Everest Panorama & Thyangboche Monastery Trek.
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport, received by our guide and staff for transfer to your hotel in heart of Kathmandu city around Thamel.
Day 02
Half day sightseeing tour and trek preparation.
After checking into your hotel rooms then meet our guide / leader and other members of the group for briefing regarding trekking and related information required in Nepal , allowing you a day in Kathmandu with tour of Kathmandu city where our city guide will show you the wonders of past history of Nepal visiting world heritage sites of great importance and interest, afternoon at leisure preparation for Everest Panorama & Thyangboche Monastery Trekking.
Day 03
Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,641 m – 04 hrs walks.
Morning as per the group size either on tourist coach or in private chartered vehicles for short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport for scenic short flight to land at Lukla. On reaching Lukla after 35 minutes of exciting flights few hours of first day walk to overnight stop at Phakding village.
Walk downhill with short ups past several Sherpa villages and into alpine woodland with tall trees of Rhododendron, pine and oaks to reach near Dudh-Kosi River in Phakding.
Day 04
Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 06 hrs.
Today a long climb to reach Sherpa large village nearly a town at Namche Bazaar, starting with gradual walk following Dudh Kosi river upstream crossing few bridges to enter into Sagarmatha National Park entrance near Monjo village.
(Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepalese and Sherpa calls Chomolungma in both languages means ‘Great Mother’). From here pleasant walk on river bed leading to a climb for few hours into forested areas with views of snow capped peaks, as our walk reaches you at Namche Bazaar.
Day 05
Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs.
From Namche walk leads on gradual and scenic winding path then on downhill to Imjatse River to reach at Phunge-Tenga for lunch, afternoon with uphill climb into tall rhododendron, pines, fir forest with grand views of snowcapped peaks.
After few hours of scenic climb reaching at Thyangboche Monastery, enjoy marvelous views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtenga, Tharmarserku, Kongde with majestic Mt. Ama Dablam, afternoon time to explore Thyangboche monastery of great interest and observing young monks and priest with prayer chanting that fills this beautiful environment.
Thyangboche surrounded with lovely green woods, holds an important colorful festival Mani-Rimdu every year in the month of October as per Buddhist Luna calendar.
Day 06
Trek to Monjo 2,860 m - 06 hrs.
Walk leads on the same route from Thyangboche onward to reach back at Namche Bazaar, allowing you with more time on this beautiful spot for more views, from Thyangboche walk downhill to a river with uphill for an hour, and then with nice pleasant walk to Namche Bazaar and then with long descend to reach Dudh Kosi River, as walk continues to Monjo village for overnight stop.
Day 07
Trek to Lukla - 06 hrs.
From Monjo our last day walk of the adventure leads to a long descend on same route towards Phakding, from here on gentle gradual trail crossing bridges with few ups and downhill, last and final climb of an hour reaches you at Lukla for last overnight stop around Everest and Khumbu area before taking a flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 08
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and rest, Farewell Dinner.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, first, you will be transferred to the hotel. Now, you are free to do whatever you prefer, take rest, go for souvenir shopping, go for a short sightseeing tour, etc. Better you discuss with your guide so that he can guide you accordingly. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner program for you. We hope, during our dinner, we will have a very happy and interactive session to share your experiences, views and feedbacks.
Day 09
Final departure
Last day in Nepal and with Trail Himalaya, with your time for international flight back to your respective countries, our staff and guide transfers you to airport after a great experience on Everest Base Camp & High Khumbu Valley Trekking.
What's included
- Airport pick-up /Drop-off and transferA 13 Nights / 14 Days Adventure Trip
- 2 Nights 3* (or similar category) hotel in Kathmandu in BB plan.
- 11 Nights Tea House Accommodation while trekking with 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) per day during the trek
- Kathmandu – Lukla round-trip airfare (with airport tax, if any)
- Trekking permit
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Card
- Government Taxes, local taxes (if any)
- Licensed English Speaking Guide
- 1 Porter per two trekkers (if needed)
- Trail Himalaya's T-shirt
- Trekking route map
- Trip Accomplishment Certificate
- First Aid Kit
- Duffel bag, Sleeping bag and trekking poles [To be returned after trek]
- Welcome and Farewell dinner
What's not included
- International Airfare
- Your Travel Insurance
- Rescue & Evacuation.
- Nepal Visa fee (mostly on arrival)
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Tips for Guide and/or Porter
- Drinks and beverage – tea / coffee / bottled water / hot water / alcohol
- Chocolates and sweets
- Hot shower
