Everest Panorama Trekking

Day 01: Reach Kathmandu 1,340 m via respective airlines and transfer to hotel.

On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International airport received by our Mountain Challenger staff and guides for short transfer and drive in the heart of Kathmandu city to your respective hotels. After checking into your rooms meet at the briefing hall where our guide or leader will brief regarding Everest Panorama trekking. Include information of hotels, lodge and do’s and don’ts with group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese Restaurant with various Folk programs of Nepal as entertainment.

Day 02: In Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour around world heritage sites.

The morning after breakfast our city guide will take you for an interesting sightseeing tour in and around Kathmandu city, where Kathmandu valley steeped with ancient historical, religious monuments which is listed on world heritage sites. Tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square (old Malla and Shah Royal courtyard) with resident of virgin ‘Goddess Kumari’ and other places of great interest, from here heading to oldest landmark of Kathmandu and Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa, believed to be more than 2,600 years old a Buddhist dome-shaped with all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. After an exciting and enjoyable tour back to the hotel with free afternoon preparation for Everest Panorama treks.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m (35 mins) and walk to Phakding 2,640 m - 04 hrs.

EarAn early art from the hotel after having breakfast with show rt drive to Kathmandu domestic air- Terminal for sea nic flight to Lukla of 35 mins in small aircraft either Dornier or Twin Otter facing panorama of Himalayan peaks with Everest. After we ft flight of 30-35 minutes landing at Lukla airport known as Tenzing and Hillary airport (after a legendry mountaineers first two to summit Mt. Everest on May 29 1953). At Lukla with refer refreshing break, and then walk through Lukla Sherpa town, the gateway to high Khumbu valley and to various adventure around Everest region, as walk leads downhill for short-while and then on the dual winding path past nice Sherpa farm villages and tended crops and vegetable fields and terraces. As walk encounters several Buddhist monuments Mani (prayer walls) and rows of spinning bells and into soothing l shade of woodland to reach our overnight stop at Phakding village located by the Dudh Kosi River.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 06 hrs.

Morning walks follow Dudh Kosi River upstream crossing bridges few time to reach at Monjo nice village with views of Kongde and Thamserku peaks with holy Mt. Khumbila towards north. After Monjo enter Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepalese while Sherpa Calls Chomolungma which means Great Mother in both languages), a short downhill and over the river to Jorsalle the last village before Namche Bazaar. From Jorsalle walk on river bed with the climb up after crossing the last high bridge and into the cool shade of pines and rhododendron woods with views of peaks as winding uphill walks takes you at famous Namche Bazaar for two full overnights.

Day 05: At Namche Bazaar for rest and acclimatization day.

A full rest and acclimatization day at Namche, an interesting big village and a town with many facilities of ATM-Banks-nice restaurants and bakeries with many stores and shops, at Namche once a week Saturday Market is held which will be active and colorful to witness. On this day one can hike on top Namche for grand views of Everest-Lhotse-Amadablam and other series of high peaks and visit its interesting museum with full information of Khumbu and Sherpa culture with various flora-fauna. Another side hike to Everest View Hotel a climb above Namche for few hours rewards you with stunning views of Everest and other high peaks.

Day 06: Trek to Khunde 3,880 m and Khumjung villages 3,670 m - 04 hrs.

Today a short walk which will help you with acclimatization, as morning walk leads to a steep climb for few hours to reach at Syangboche with a small old air strip, on walks aerial views of Namche Bazaar. From here a gradual walk to Khunde village and visit the only hospital built by late Edmund Hillary and run by its Foundation catching grand views of Amadablam, Everest and array of peaks, and the slow descent to reach large Khumjung village located on the large glacial valley. At Khumjung visit its old monastery of more than 500 years old, where you can witness a scalp believed to of Yeti treasured in a glass box for visitors to view with some donations. Khumjung and Khunde one of the largest villages located beneath holy peaks of Khumbila the Patron God of Khumbu Sherpa with scenic views of surrounding peaks with Mt. Everest towards North.

Day 07: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

After an enjoyable and pleasant time at Khumjung village, morning walk leads to scenic walks on gradual wide winding trails with views of Everest and other giant peaks, as walk leads downhill to Imjatse river at Phunki Tenga, a small place with few lodges an ideal spot for a refreshing break or lunch stop. Afternoon walk leads to uphill climb into the cool shade of a pine forest to reach beautiful surrounding at Thyangboche Monastery facing panorama of mountains with Everest and Amadablam at close distance, here with time for a tour into monastery and witness monks and priest on prayer. Thyangboche holds an important ‘Mani-Rimdu’ a colorful religious festival where monks perform mask dance to wade evil spirits, the festival falls in the month of October as per the Buddhist lunar calendar.

Day 08: Trek to Monjo 2,875 m via Namche Bazaar - 05 hrs.

After a nice morning with views of Everest and adjoining peaks, walk leads towards Namche with time for a lunch break and stroll around its bazaar with stores and shops, afternoon walk downhill to Dudh Kosi River to reach at Monjo village for an overnight stop before Lukla.

Day 09: Trek to Lukla - 04 hrs. Afternoon free for walks.

Our last walk of the adventure, morning short trek of few hours following the same trail back to Lukla past Phakding and Ghat villages crossing over Dudh Kosi, and then with last final climb to reach Lukla town for last overnight stop around high scenic Khumbu and Everest region. 

Day 10: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with a free afternoon.

Early morning gets transferred to Lukla ‘Tenzing and Hillary’ airport for short scenic flight back to Kathmandu overlooking mountain panorama with green hill landscapes as flight reaches Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your hotel, with a free afternoon at leisure.

Day 11: Free and contingency day in Kathmandu and for individual activities.

A free and spare day in Kathmandu for contingency, in case of flight delay and cancellation at Lukla, which happens sometimes due to Himalayan unpredictable weather. To be safe with an extra day in Kathmandu, if all goes well as per our itinerary days, enjoy the rest day with individual activities or join in for another exciting sightseeing tour around Kathmandu- Patan or Bhaktapur.

Day 12: International departure for homeward bound.

Last day in Nepal, a country of high mountains and varied colorful culture, as per your international flight time, our staff transfers you to the airport for final departure homeward bound with fabulous and unique memories and adventure on Everest Panorama Trekking.