On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, after clearing the visa formalities, and claiming the baggage. Head towards departure exit, where our staff receives you for a short transfer to the hotel. After getting refreshed join on the lobby with other members for Everest Panorama trek briefing, provided by our guide, leader. On briefing full information of the treks, and hotels in Kathmandu as well of local cultures with do’s and don’ts. Evening a lovely dinner introduction to Nepali foods with exciting cultural programs.
Morning after breakfast, our city / cultural guide takes you on a tour visiting world heritage sites around Kathmandu city. Includes Old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard, residence of Living Goddess the Kumari; and to Swayambhunath Stupa with more 2,600 years of history. Then head towards holy Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath a huge Buddhist Stupa. After an exciting and interesting tour back to hotel, preparation and packing for trekking.
Non-essential clothing and items not required for treks, can be stored in the Hotel or with Everest Adventure Tour.
Starting early morning for super scenic flight to Lukla, a short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport. After going through security then board in a small spacious aircraft for sweeping short flight of 30 minutes or more. During air enjoy spectacular panorama of Himalayan range of peaks with views of Mt. Everest.
As plane makes landing on a short runways of Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary Airport, after claiming the baggage. Having time for some refreshment, and start the trek following through Lukla town and then down to Dudh Koshi River.
Walking past lovely Sherpa villages, where path are lined with Buddhist monuments known as prayer walls. Facing grand views of Kongde and Kusum Kanguru peaks, the reaching Phakding for overnight halt. Located by the raging glacial Dudh Koshi River, check into a nice lodge with time to explore around.
Today’s walks takes you to famous Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa Capital of Khumbu region of Everest. Morning walk follows a nice pleasant trail with ups and down to cross a long suspension bridge. Then head for a short steep up to Monjo village with views of Tharmasarku peaks. A short walk from Monjo to enter Sagarmatha National Park, the cross a bridge above the same river to Jorsalle. The last settlement before Namche Bazaar, stopping here for possible lunch break, afternoon walk on the river bed. Walking within lovely cool forest of pines, fir and rhododendron trees, as route leads to cross a high bridge. From the bridge on undulating winding ups to Namche Bazaar for two overnight halt.
Namche Bazaar a fascinating small town with fancy restaurants, luxury hotels and resorts, as well many shops and stores. Facilities of banks and ATM for trekkers, an exciting place to be with close views of Kongde peaks.
A leisure and free day, for short hike higher up to support acclimatization before heading higher ground.
Places of interest in Namche Bazaar for short hikes: The best and short hike above Namche Bazaar climb up to Park Museum, which is at approx. 3,550 m. An interesting place situated on a high ridge facing grand vista of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse with majestic Ama Dablam. Includes views of Kantega, Tharmasarku and Kwangde range of peaks with Khumbila, the patron god of Khumbu Sherpa. Enjoy tour of the museum nearby provides full information of Khumbu area, cultures and flora/ fauna.
The next good hike for few hours climb to Syangboche ridge with a small old airstrip. From here continue walk up to Everest View Hotel, located on a high green hill covered in beautiful forest. One of the world’s first luxury deluxe hotels and of Khumbu area, built in 1971. Has been listed on the Guinness Book of World Record in 2004 as the highest placed hotels. At the height of 3,962 m / 13,000 feet, enjoy the serene surrounding with views of Mt. Everest.
After a refreshing rest in Namche Bazaar, morning a pleasant walk on the scenic trail to Tengboche Monastery. The walk leads on wide scenic path with ever present views of snow-capped peaks. Then downhill to Imjatse River for lunch stop at small place of Phunki Tenga, amidst beautiful woodland. Afternoon few hour climb up to picturesque Tengboche and the monastery, one of the most photogenic spot. Encircled by array of peaks with grand views of Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam, surrounded by green tree lines. At Tengboche tour of monastery interior of great religious and cultural interest. Tengboche having several good lodges for overnight stops, some trekkers spends night at Deboche, a small place half down from Tengboche.
Enjoy the glorious morning panorama of Everest and surrounding towering giant snow peaks. Having breakfast head downhill to Imjatse River amidst lovely forest, as climb leads up past Shanasha village. Reaching at the mid-way where route to Gokyo, Namche Bazaar and Khumjung branch off. Our walk heads with short climb on a quiet trail through rhododendron and birch tree lines, to Khumjung village. Located on a wide scenic glacial valley beneath holy Mt. Khumbila, the patron god of Khumbu Sherpa’s. A moderate size village with one of the oldest monastery, after checking into a nice lodge. Afternoon tour of Khumjung 500 year’s old monastery, where visitors can witness a scalp believed to be of a Yeti.
The scalp treasured in a small glass box, can take photograph after a donation to the monastery. Rest of the day at leisure and enjoy the spectacular views of snow-capped peaks.
Morning another magnificent views of Ama Dablam, Kantega, Tharmasarku and Kwangde peaks, several routes for return journey. But most enjoyable walks is climb up for less than an hour to a high ridge amidst dense trees. Where famous Everest View Hotel is located, one of the world’s highest Luxury Hotels established way back in 1970’s. Enjoy a refreshing morning break with grand views of Mt. Everest, and then down to Syangboche. A place with an old short airstrip, then descend with birds-eye views of Namche Bazaar.
Reaching Namche Bazaar for lunch stop, afternoon walk downhill to Dudh Koshi River, walk on river bed to Jorsalle village. From the last village cross over a bridge, and then short steep up, to national park exit post. A short walk from the park to lovely Monjo village for overnight, in the comfort of a nice lovely lodge.
Enjoy the last day walk of the journey to Lukla, following pleasant trail from one nice village to another. Crossing bridges few times towards Phakding, and then reaching Ghat village. After few hours of good walk, an uphill for an hour more to the entrance gate of Lukla. On reaching Lukla town transfer to a nice hotel or lodge for last overnight around Khumbu and Everest region.
Early breakfast and then short walk to Tenzing & Hillary airport, as the plane arrives. Get on board for a scenic flight of half hour to land at Kathmandu airport, and then transfer to your hotels. Rest of the day at leisure for individual activities after a great wonderful adventure on Everest Panorama trek.
We have reserved a day free as contingency in case of flight day on both ends to and from Kathmandu and Lukla. As Himalayan weather even in the best seasons of the year, can be unpredictable with bad unfavorable weather. Where flights cannot operates, if all goes well according to our itinerary days. Enjoy the free day for shopping or join in for tour to Patan or Bhaktapur cities, worth a visit.
Final day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight for homeward bound or next port of call. Transfer to Kathmandu, Nepal international airport bidding farewell to your guide and staff, after a marvelous and enjoyable adventure on Everest Panorama trek.
It all depends upon the trip cost as per the itinerary set by Everest Adventure Tour. Normally we accommodate trekkers on normal standard lodge having nice rooms with good foods. But if the clients request us to upgrade the standard of lodge accommodation, we will certainly comply with the request and need of our valuable clients. Where the cost will be slightly higher on Luxury type lodges than on budget or standard lodge accommodation.
Trekkers will be surprised to find good food menu of varieties, from Tibetan, Nepali, Indian and Chinese to Continental. Includes long list of snacks and drinks for the customer delights in most lodges on treks. The lodge accommodation are nice and lovely according to the choices of the trekkers. From budget, standard to luxury accommodation, either attached or non-attached bath and toilets.
All lodges are clean with good rooms, having large dining with potbellied stoves to make the environment warm and cozy.
Everest Panorama, although a high altitude treks it does involves high passes like in other trekking adventures. Where all age group and family with young children and elderly people of 70 years can enjoy this wonderful treks. But all should be in good physical shape and in sound medical health.
Some can take the challenge having minor medical problem, should take advice from your doctors and inform the company on booking.
The main festivals of the Khumbu Sherpa is Gyalbo Losar, which is New Year falls within the month of mid-February or early March. According to Tibetan Buddhist Calendar, the next big event is Saga Dawa falls at the end April or May. Saga Dawa is the birth Anniversary of Lord Buddha the ‘Light of Asia’. As well Mani Rimdu a colorful religious festivals held in mid-October or first week of November at Tengboche Monastery. Mani Rimdu also takes place in Thame village west of Namche Bazaar at the end of May or first week of June also.
If interested to be part of the festival or to observe the events, please inform us for the actual dates.
Please Note:
Interested people who likes to observe Mani Rimdu Festival the date for 2023 this year is fixed. Celebration is held on 28th, 29th and 30th October. Please contact Everest Adventure Tour for more information and details.
