The Everest Panorama Trek is a popular trekking route in the Everest region of Nepal, offering trekkers an incredible view of the majestic Mount Everest (8,848 meters), as well as other iconic peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. Unlike the more challenging Everest Base Camp trek, the Panorama Trek is shorter, easier, and a great way to experience the beauty of the Everest region without going all the way to base camp.
Highlights:
- Namche Bazaar: A charming Sherpa town at an altitude of 3,440 meters, known for its vibrant markets, Sherpa culture, and incredible views of the surrounding peaks.
- Tengboche Monastery: Situated at 3,867 meters, this is one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries in the region, offering stunning views of Everest and surrounding peaks.
- Khunde and Khumjung Villages: These villages are famous for their Sherpa culture and beautiful mountain scenery. Khumjung also houses a monastery with a purported Yeti scalp.
- Everest View Hotel: One of the highest hotels in the world, it provides an excellent view of Everest and other peaks in the region.
- Panoramic Views: The trek provides stunning views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse, as well as picturesque villages and terraced hillsides.
This trek allows you to experience the Everest region's stunning landscapes, rich culture, and magnificent mountain views, all while being more accessible than the challenging Everest Base Camp trek.
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
