Everest Panorama Trek trail follows the course of the Dudh Koshi, the River of Milk. Continuing, we climb gradually through pine, rhododendron and magnolia forests and Sherpa villages. We have opportunities to visit monasteries. After a final, steep 3 to 4 hour climb, we reach our destination, Namche Bazaar (3,440m), the unofficial capital of the Khumbu region of Nepal, and a major stop-off point for trekkers and climbers heading for Mount Everest Base Camp. Because of the possibility of altitude sickness at 3,440 meters, all treks going deeper into the Khumbu spend at least two nights here to acclimatize. The village is located on crescent shaped mountain slopes that offer stunning views of the mountains across the valley.
Trip Outline
Day 01: Kathmandu-Lukla (2,840m) – Phakding (2,635m)
Day 02: Phakding-Namche Bazar (3,440m) – (5/6 hours).
Day 03: Namche – Rest Day
Day 04: Namche Bazar / Khumjung
Day 05: Namche Bazar-Lukla (6/7 hours
Day 06: Lukla – Kathmandu: Fly back today to Kathmandu
Detail itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu-Lukla (2,840m) – Phakding (2,635m)
5 Hrs B/L/D Tea House
Early morning transfer to airport. Fly to Lukla, (45 minutes) where your crew will be waiting for you. After lunch, descend to the Dudh Koshi valley, pass through Ghat village to our overnight lodge near Phakding.
Day 02: Phakding-Namche Bazar (3,440m) – (5/6 hours)
7 Hrs B/L/D Tea House
Phakding-Namche Bazar (3,440m) – (5/6 hours). We follow the trail north up the valley of Benkar. Cross the river and continue past Chumow to Mondzo, the entrance to Everest National Park. Cross over a high suspension bridge, pass Jorsalle village and walk alongside of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. A steep ascent brings us to the principal Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar.
Day 03: Namche – Rest Day
5 Hrs B/L/D tea House
Namche – Rest Day: An early morning start today for the hike to Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters for sunrise, and our first real view of the Himalayan peaks; Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and more. Visit the museum with its display of traditional Sherpa life, and the flora, fauna and birdlife of the park. We spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar or we can hike to Khumjung (3,780m) and Kunde (3,840m) visiting Hillary’s hospital, school, and the village Gompa (Monastery) at Khumjung with its ‘yeti scalp’. We can also visit Hotel Everest View on the way back to Namche.
Day 04: Namche Bazar / Khumjung
4 Hrs B/L/D Tea House
Visit the museum with its display of traditional Sherpa life, and the flora, fauna and birdlife of the park. We spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar or we can hike to Khumjung (3,780m) and Kunde (3,840m) visiting Hillary’s hospital, school, and the village Gompa (Monastery) at Khumjung with its ‘yeti scalp’. We can also visit Hotel Everest View on the way back to Namche.
Day 05: Namche Bazar-Lukla
8 Hrs B/L/D Tea House
Today we descend to Jorsalle, then follow the Dudh Koshi River downstream until Ghat, and back to Lukla.
Day 06: Lukla – Kathmandu
3 Hrs B
Fly back today to Kathmandu
What's included?
- Domestic flights.
- Trekker’s Information Management System(TIMS) card
- All governmental procedure fees, permits and local taxes.
- Full day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
- All meals and accommodation throughout the trek.
- An experienced English speaking trekking guide possessing valid license issued by the government of Nepal.
- Highly experienced trekking staffs.
- Travel and rescue arrangements.
What's not included?
- Visa fees/ international airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
- Hot and cold shower, battery recharge during Everest base camp trek.
- Personal expenses phone calls, bar bills, extra porters, beverages etc.
- Personal Everest base camp trekking equipments/gears.
- Tips for guides, porters and drivers.
- All others expenses not mentioned in “Trip Cost Includes” section
Elevation Chart & Map
