Mount Everest Panorama Trek
Overview:
Majestic and awe-inspiring, Mt. Everest has long been a beacon for adventurers, dreamers, and seekers of the extraordinary. From the audacious climbers who scale its towering heights to those yearning for a glimpse of its grandeur, the Everest region offers an unparalleled invitation to immerse oneself in the splendor of the Himalayas. The Everest Panorama Trek is an experience crafted for those who wish to savor the magic of these high mountains without venturing into their most arduous reaches. With a backpack slung over your shoulder and a camera poised to capture unforgettable moments, this trek is your gateway to the world’s loftiest peaks, adorned in glistening snow.
Tour Highlights
- Breathtaking Views of Everest and Surrounding Peaks
- Visit to Everest Base Camp (EBC)
- Scenic Trekking Trails
- Cultural Immersion and Sherpa Village Experience
- High Altitude Monasteries—Tengboche
- Kala Patthar Sunrise Trek
- Altitude Experience
Tour Facts
- Total Duration : 17 Nights/ 18 Days
- Max. Elevation : 5,549 m/18,991ft
- Trip Grading : Moderate to Strenous
- Trek Style : Lodge-to-Lodge
- Suggested Season : February to May, October-December
- Trek Starts/Ends : Lukla
- Accommodation : 5 Nights in Hotels on Bed and Breakfast and 12 Nights in Guesthouses with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Everest Panorama Trek: Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Hotel Transfer
- Overnight in Kathmandu
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast/ Refreshment
Day 02: Explore Cultural Heritage of Kathmandu
- Explore World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Cultural City:
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Pashupatinath
- Boudhanath
- Overnight in Kathmandu
- Trek Briefing and Preparation
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Heli Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2,620m/8,593ft)
- Heli Flight Kathmandu-Lukla (40-45 minutes)
- Trek Lukla- Phakding
- Overnight in Phakding
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 7.8km
- Duration: 3 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 240m / Down 398m
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,420m/11,218ft)
- Trek Phakding-Namche Bazaar
- Overnight in Namche Bazar
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 10.4km
- Duration: 6 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 1,303m / Down 310m
Day 05: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
- Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
- Overnight in Namche Bazar
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 1.6km
- Duration: 1 hour
- Elevation Change: Up 500m / Down 500m
Day 06: Trek to Khumjung (3,790m/12,431ft)
- Trek Namche Bazaar-Khumjung
- Explore Khunde Village
- Explore Sherpa culture and Developmental Activities
- Overnight in Khumjung
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 2.9km
- Duration: 4 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 450m / Down 96m
Day 07: Trek to Pangboche via Tengboche Monastery (3,985m/13,074ft)
- Trek Khumjung-Tengboche-Pangboche
- Sherpa Cultural Exploration
- Historic Himalayan Monastery Excursion
- Overnight in Pangboche
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 6km
- Duration: 7 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 532m / Down 447m
Day 08: Day Excursion to Ama Dablam Base Camp
- Excursion Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp
- High Altitude Experience
- Overnight in Pangboche
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 6km
- Duration: 5 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 720m / Down 720m
Day 09: Trek to Dingboche (4,360m/14,301ft)
- Trek Pangboche-Dingboche
- Overnight in Dingboche
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 6.96km
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 425m
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4,940m/16,203ft)
- Trek Dingboche-Lobuche
- View Taboche, Cholatse Peaks
- Overnight in Lobuche
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 7.7km
- Duration: 4 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 647m / Down 81m
Day 11: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,147m/16,882ft)
- Trek Lobuche- Gorak Shep
- Panoramic View of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, and Pumori
- Overnight in Gorak Shep
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 4.3km
- Duration: 4 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 200m
Day 12: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,550m/18,204ft) and Return to Lobuche
- Trek Gorak Shep- Kalla Patthar
- Return to Lobuche
- Overnight in Lobuche
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 3.7km
- Duration: 3 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 441m / Down 441m
Day 13: Trek to Pangboche (3,930m/14,038ft)
- Trek Lobuche-Pangboche
- Overnight in Pangboche
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 10.6km
- Duration: 6 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 591m / Down 823m
Day 14: Trek to Phortse (3,860m/12,660ft)
- Trek Pangboche-Phortse
- Overnight in Phortse
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 5.9km
- Duration: 3 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 286m / Down 475m
Day 15: Trek to Monjo (2,840m/9,315ft)
- Trek Phortse-Monjo
- Explore Lover Khumbu region
- Walk through Sagarmatha National Park
- Overnight in Monjo
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 14.7km
- Duration: 5 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 679m / Down 1,661m
Day 16: Trek to Lukla
- Trek Monjo-Lukla
- Explore Sherpa Villages
- Overnight in Lukla
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek Distance: 12.7km
- Duration: 5 hours
- Elevation Change: Up 492m / Down 528m
Return to Kathmandu
Day 17: Heli Flight to Kathmandu
- Heli Flight Lukla-Kathmandu (40-45 min)
- Overnight in Kathmandu
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 18: Trip Concludes
- Airport Transfer
- Accommodation: None
- Meals: Breakfast
Cost, Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes:
- All ground transportation, including airport pick-up and transfers.
- Double occupancy hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, including all entry fees.
- English-speaking trekking guide to ensure a smooth and informative trek.
- Best available local lodge accommodation during the trek (in the case of a lodge-to-lodge trek).
- Meals as per itinerary to fuel your trekking adventure.
- Conservation fee for protected area entry.
- Flight fare: Kathmandu to Lukla and return to Kathmandu.
- Well-equipped and insured supporting staff to ensure your safety and comfort.
Cost Does Not Includes:
- Nepal entry visa fee, which must be obtained upon arrival or in advance.
- International flight fares to and from Nepal.
- Airport departure tax for international flights.
- Travel insurance, which is essential for coverage in case of emergencies.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, unless specified in the itinerary.
- Rescue charges, should evacuation be required.
- Medical expenses if treatment is needed during the trek.
- Personal equipment, such as trekking shoes, clothing, and gear.
- Any personal expenses, such as souvenirs, drinks, and snacks.
- Any other expenses not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.
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