Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1400m/4,600ft
Activities: Trek briefing and trek preparation
Meals: Welcome Dinner
On arrival in Kathmandu; we will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Later, we meet and take you to our office, brief you on the upcoming Everest Panorama Trek with us and introduce your trekking guide to Everest Region. Evening, we host welcome dinner at one of the finest local restaurant in Kathmandu with music and ethnic dance. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 02 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Altitude: Lukla - 2800m/9,200ft Phakding - 2650/8,700ft
Activities: 35 mins flight to Luka and 3-3.5 hrs trek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We drive to the airport early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla. The scenic 35 minutes flight to Lukla caters the panorama of the peaks of Langtang and Rolwaling Himalayan Ranges. Landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla is a thrilling adventure. Instantly, after making the final arrangement for the Everest Panorama Trek, we kick-off. Trekking 200m downhill to Thado Koshi River, we cross the suspension bridge over it. The view of Mt. Kusum Kangru looming dramatically to the East is wonderful to view from the bridge. Beyond the bridge, the trek begins to gain altitude gradually to Ghat. Ghat is a Buddhist Village with wonderful Black Mani walls engraved with prayers in white. The final push from Ghat through scattered villages and yak herder's camps brings us to Phakding. The first day of Everest Panorama ends at Phakding.
Explore remaining with this local village. Overnight at Mt. Lodge.
Day 03 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m/11,286ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs trek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The Everest Panorama Trek today crosses suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River five times. The first bridge we cross comes after five minutes of walk from our hotel in Phakding. Crossing it we trek through the forested trail on the left bank of the river for 35 minutes to Taktak. Exiting out of Taktak we get to see the magnificent view of Mt. Thameserku 6608m. Almost thirty minutes of gentle walk brings us to Banker. We cross the second bridge over Dudh Koshi River while making our way out of Banker. Trekking on the right bank of the river on the stony trail that goes uphill and down like the waves in the ocean, we arrive at Monjo. Walking through the typical Sherpa Village, we arrive at the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. Trek downhill for twenty minutes on the stony trail to the river, cross the third bridge and arrive at Jorsale, where we stop for the lunch.
Post lunch, we cross the fourth bridge and trek along the right bank of the river for forty minutes to arrive at Larja Doban. At Larja Doban we sight the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. There are two elevated bridges at Larja Doban. We cross the higher one and begin the uphill climb on the stony trail towards Namche. Almost after 1 and a half-hour of the trek, we arrive at Top Danda. Savoring the first view of Everest from Top Danda, we trek uphill for the next ninety minutes through pine forest to Namche.
Day 04 Explore day Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m/11,286
Activities: Rest and Acclimatize
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rest day during trek means to hike to higher elevation and trek down back for proper acclimatization. Today you explore Namche Bazaar, visit its Sherpa museum- a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and if this happens to be Saturday, you would have a wonderful local market (Hatt Bazaar) at Namche Bazaar. It is interesting and a wonderful experience to understand how the locals exchange their goods or buy the necessary stuff from the market itself. Namche Bazaar, itself is a tourist shopping hub with all the required trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. O/N at Namche.
Day 05 Trek to Khumjung
Altitude: 3790m/12,400ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs trek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast we hike up to the Everest View Hotel. Enjoy mesmerizing views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam from the hotel. After your visit Everest View Hotel we trek to Khumjung Village. Explore Khumjung Monastery and witness the ancient Yeti’s scalp and a giant statue of Guru Rinpoche. You can also visit the Khumjung School established by Sir Hillary. Likewise, you can also explore Sherpa Culture Museum built in traditional Sherpa architecture. It has a collection of photographs of Sherpa climbers who climbed Mt. Everest, including the legendary Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. Overnight in Khumjung Village.
Day 06 Trek to Tengboche
Altitude: 3867m/12,700ft
Activities: 3-4 hrs trek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, we will hike to Tengboche. Firstly, the trail will descend down to Dudhkoshi River (almost 1 and a half to 2 hours). Across the river, the trail goes gradually uphill (minimum of 1.5-2 hours) through the forested path (Pine & Rhododendron forest), to Tengboche. Tengboche, one of the most beautiful places in the Himalaya, is famous for its amazing views of Ama Dablam Mountain at the backdrop of Tengboche monastery itself. The Tengboche monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries of Khumbu region, your guide will take you to see these monastery surroundings, chant with Buddhist monks, enjoy the praying ceremony. O/N at Tengboche.
Day 07 Trek back to Namche
Altitude: 3440m/11,286ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs trek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
From Tengboche we trek along the main trail of Everest Base Camp Trek, to retrace our way back to Namche. O/N at Namche.
Day 08 Trek back to Lukla
Altitude: 2800m/9,200ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs trek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After the breakfast, we hike down a trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continue walking over several local villages and most of the walking is through Dudh Koshi River valley and surroundings. Upon reaching Lukla, freshen up at your hotel and relax. Evening, you could have a party with your trekking crew as it is your celebration of successful Everest Panorama Trek also the last night in the Everest Region. O/N at Lukla.
Day 09 Fly back to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1400m/4,600ft
Activities: 35 mins flight to Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu from Lukla. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. You will have free time to relax, freshen up and rest. In the evening, we will meet you again, take you feedback of Everest Panorama Trek and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu. O/N at Kathmandu
Day 10 Depart Kathmandu
Altitude: 1400m/4,600ft
Activities: Leisure Day and Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Today you will depart Kathmandu. Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel, then you are free for shopping at the Kathmandu. When the time to depart back comes, we will transfer you to the airport. Have a safe flight and visit Nepal time and again.
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