Everest Panorama Trek is a customized Everest Region Trek in the Himalayas of Nepal. This is for those trekkers who have limited time or are unwilling to tackle climbing higher altitudes. If you are excited to experience the joys in the Everest Region and witness Mount Everest closely, This Trek is a perfect choice for you.
On the first day, your trek starts when you fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2642m). After a 30-40 minutes thrilling flight, you land at Tenzing-Hilary Airport. At Lukla, you have a warm breakfast, meet your local porters and pack your bag-packs. After that, we begin trekking towards Phakding – a Sherpa village. You meet the local Sherpa people observe their culture and lifestyle.
Enjoy a natural habitat, traditional Sherpa villages, and local wildlife and vegetation!
The next day, you reach Namche Bazaar (3440m) –the main business hub of the Khumbu region. We spend two nights at Namche, acclimatize and take rest. Then, we hike up Khumjung – the largest Sherpa village with prayer flags, chortens, mani walls, and ancient monasteries resembling Buddhism in the Sherpa lives during our Namche stay. Along with these, you see spectacular mountain views.
After acclimatization at Namche, your trek continues towards your destination. You walk, follow the ridges, cross rivers and pass through rhododendron forests to reach Teng Boche. You can see Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku, and the Everest Group Panorama on the backdrop.
You start retreating when you step on to the final destination and experience the best moments. At first, you go down to Monjo – a lower altitude that allows you to sleep in greater comfort than at Namche. Then, on the final day, you reach Lukla. Finally, you catch an early morning flight and land at TIA in Kathmandu.
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When you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will greet you and transport you to our luxury hotel/guest house and assist you to check-in. So, look for someone holding a placard with your name or our company’s name – Nomadways Adventure– waiting for you.
On this day, you relax at Hotel/Guest house overnight and restore your energy to accomplish your upcoming adventurous trip.
Our company organizes a short introductory meeting in the evening. You will meet your trekking guide, and our trekking expert will provide you with all the detailed information about the trek.
Today, you are going to enjoy the Kathmandu Valley Tour – the city full of World Heritage Sites, Nepali culture, and many more to explore.
We offer you a warm breakfast at dawn, and your sightseeing starts with our city guide. At first, you visit Pashupatinath Temple – the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, then move to Boudhanath Stupa – the massive Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world. After that, we will drive you to Patan Durbar Square. In addition, we take you to Swayambhunath Stupa – the 2000 years old legendary stupa on the hilltop also nick-named monkey temple. In the end, we come to Kathmandu Durbar Square, observe Kumari Temple (living goddess temple), Nautale Durbar, the Kaal Bhairav, the Swet Bhairav, the freak streets, and more.
Your city tour ends in the evening. So, you take a light dinner and take a rest restoring energy for the upcoming adventure.
We take an early morning flight (30-40 minutes) from Kathmandu to Lukla. As the plane passes between towering mountains, the flight offers you the heart-pounding experience of the turbulence and tranquil picturesque of the Himalayan range. Finally, you land at Lukla airport – the gateway to the Everest Region.
How would you feel landing on the airport with just a single runway on a cliff? You will get surprised. Right? Lukla airport is one of the most dangerous airports in the world.
At Lukla, you get to rest for some time, meet your local porters and arrange the luggage.
From Lukla, after showing your Trekking Permit at the Lukla checkpoint, your footsteps head towards Phakding – a Sherpa village renowned for the 500 years old monastery. You follow the trails down to Thalsaroa and then to Cheplung. Then, the trail traces along Dudh Koshi valley, enjoying the introductory view of Mt. Khumbila (5,761m/18901ft). You continue your pace for a few hours and reach Ghat (2,520m/8,350ft). Further a short walk from Ghat, we reach Phakding –today’s destination. Enjoy the best hotel, hygienic cuisine, and friendly hospitality with superb service at Phakding.
Today, we trek from Phakding to Namche – the most significant tourism hub in the Everest region.
Passing through the dense fir, alpine, and rhododendron forest along Dudh Koshi River, we go up to Benkar. From Benkar, we further walk through dense forest and cross suspension bridges which take us to Chhumuwa and Monjo.
At Monjo, you must register your trekking permit at the check-post and then trek inside the Sagarmatha National Park. You feel completely enthusiastic about the wonderful environment of the park. Also, you may encounter wild animals and several species of vegetation. Watch them out!
Ahead, we cross the Tenzing-Hillary suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River ascend via the pine and fir forest to the ridge.
We have the first glimpse of Mt. Everest on the trail toward the ridge. Enjoy it.
Continue your uphill pace for a couple of hours; finally, you arrive at Namche Bazaar. Enjoy the rest of your time at Namche – standard lodging and modern facilities like ATMs, internet, cyber cafes, pubs, and restaurants.
On this 5th day of our trip, we acclimate, explore, and rest in Namche.
As a part of acclimatization, we walk towards the Sagarmatha National Park Museum after breakfast. Enjoy and learn about the Sherpa culture, local flora, and fauna of this region.
After leaving the museum, we head towards the Everest view hotel – one of the world’s highest hotels. You find yourself speechless when you see the panoramic view of snow-capped mountains such as Mt. Khumbila (5,761m/18,901ft), Mt. Thamserku (6,623m/21,729ft), Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,029ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,940ft) and Ama Dablam (6,812m/22,349ft) mirroring and shining in front of you.
Other places to explore are Khumjung and Kunde villages with Hillary school, Hillary Hospital, and Syangboche Airstrip.
In the end, you come down to Namche Bazaar. We take a rest or explore the beautiful tourist hub and enjoy other facilities at Namche Bazaar.
After taking an early breakfast, we start climbing up to the Namche village. On the way, we visualize a spectacular view of Mt. Everest.
A few hours walk from Namche takes to Sanasa junction – the intersection of Everest Base Camp Trek and Gokyo Lake trek. We take a right turn to get to EBC. Trekking down to the villages Lawichasa and Tashinga with the majestic view of sparkling Ama Dablam (6856m/22,493ft) and walking again, we reach Phunki Thanga. After enjoying lunch at Phunki, we climb to Tengboche, passing through the dense rhododendron, juniper, and alpine forest.
Tengboche is well-known for the Tengboche Gompa – one of the oldest monasteries of this region. Inspect evening prayer at Gompa and enjoy comfortable lodging and delicious meals.
From Tengboche, our trails descend to the Dudh Koshi River, where we cross the suspension bridge. Then, you ascend the trail and reach Sanasa – the intersection of Everest Base Camp Trek and Gokyo Lake Trek. After that, we continue following the wider trail round aside the hill to Namche Bazar. Finally, moving down towards the Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint to lower green valley Jorsalle, we come at Monjo – today’s final destination.
We spend a night here enjoying delicious meals and comfortable accommodation.
On this 8th day, we keep on retracing back. From Monjo, we catch the trails down to Dudh Koshi River and reach Phakding. Further, we trek passing by various Sherpa settlements and cross a suspension bridge above Thado Koshi. Ultimately, after ascending for about 45 minutes, we reach Lukla. You are thankful that you have accomplished Everest Panorama Trek successfully. Reconfirm your flight Ticket and say goodbye to thehard-working local porters.
You can participate in a farewell ceremony and thank your hard-working and ever-smiling local porters. And take ample rest.
On this second last day of your trek, we fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Restore your memories in the plane flying between giant mountains. After landing at TIA, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Relax!
Also, you can explore local markets nearby, taste Nepali and other continental cuisines at various restaurants and observe the hustle-bustle lifestyle in Kathmandu.
On this final day, offering you a light breakfast, we transfer to the Tribhuvan International airport via our private transportation. We bid you a happy ‘Goodbye’ and wish you a safe flight.
Trekking requires careful selection of gear to ensure comfort, safety, and efficiency on the trail. Depending on the conditions (terrain, weather, duration), the equipment you need may vary, but here’s a comprehensive list of essential trekking gear:
The Everest Panorama Trek is a relatively short trekking route that offers incredible views of the Everest region. It typically starts in Lukla and takes trekkers to places like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and other nearby villages, with breathtaking views of Mount Everest and other surrounding peaks. It's a great option for those who want to experience the beauty of the region without going to Everest Base Camp.
The trek is considered moderate in difficulty. While it does involve some uphill walking, especially on the way to Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, it doesn’t go as high in altitude as the Everest Base Camp trek. The highest point of the trek is Tengboche, which is around 3,860 meters (12,664 feet), so altitude sickness is generally less of a concern, but it’s still important to acclimatize properly.
The best time to trek in the Everest region is during the pre-monsoon season (spring) from March to May and the post-monsoon season (autumn) from September to November. These months offer the clearest skies, the best views, and pleasant weather for trekking.
Accommodation is in tea houses or lodges along the trekking route. These basic accommodations provide a comfortable, though simple, stay. Rooms generally have twin beds, and shared bathrooms are common. Tea houses offer meals, and the food is generally Nepali and Western (dal bhat, noodles, soup, pasta, etc.).