Overview

Our Everest Panorama Trek is a short and sweet hike into the majestic Khumbu region.  Trekkersget close-up viewsof Mt. Everest(8848m) and other incredible peaks.  This trek is perfect for those who would like toseeawe-inspiringpeaks and its surrounding landscapes, but are restricted by time or energy.  In addition to the breathtaking alpine landscapes, trekkers get to experience the fascinating Sherpa culture. Sherpas are world-renowned for their climbing abilities and expertise, as well as their hospitality.

The Everest Panorama Trekbegins with a short scenic flight to the tiny airstrip in Lukla. We begin by walking through the lush agricultural fields of local villages.  Then, we cross the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and enter Sagarmatha National Park.  We stopat the bustling trading and tourism hubof Namche Bazaar.  After our stop, wewalk through rhododendron and pine forests. We may have a chance to see one of the many exotic species that inhabit the area.The sights, smells, and sounds as we walk through the forests refresh us and give us energy.To acclimatize, we will take a rest. Included in the itinerary is a hike to Khumjung and on the way, you can see Everest View Hotel (one of the highest-altitude hotels in the world).  We will stop at the Khumjung Monastery, which has an alleged Yeti scalp on display. Tengboche Monastery (3867m), the largest monastery in the region, is another spectacular highlight of the trek where we can observe the Tibetan Buddhist monastic lifestyle.If you visit the monastery during the Mani Rimdu festival (mid-October to mid-November), it will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Retracing our steps to Lukla, we end the journey and fly back to Kathmandu.

Throughout the journey, we are surrounded by the grandeur of the Khimbu region,withpanoramic views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Ama Dablam and other peaks. Thus, it is known as Everest Panorama Trek. It is a perfect trek for people of all ages and experience levels who have interest in seeing the natural and cultural wonders of the famous Everest region.  Everest Panorama Trek is possible throughout the year, but Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) provide the best weather.  During the Spring, there is a bit more color and the rhododendrons are blooming, and in the Autumn months, the skies are generally clearer.  Breeze Adventure arranges the trek with complete management. Please, feel free to contact us for more detailed information.

Trip Highlights

Panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and the surrounding peaks

Experience of Tengboche and Khumjung Monasteries

Lush green forests and alpine landscapes

Experience Sherpa villages, including Namche Bazaar

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
  • Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2860m), trek to Phakding (2610m) – 30-minute flight, 2-3 hours trek
  • Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 6-7 hours
  • Day 05: Explore Namche Bazaar and trek to Khumjung (3790m) – 3 hours
  • Day 06: Trek from Khumjung to Phakding – 4-5 hours
  • Day 07: Trek from Phakding to Lukla – 3-4 hours
  • Day 08: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning – 30-minute flight
  • Day 09: Transport from hotel to Tribhuvan Airport for departure from Nepal

Trip note

Accommodation

All our packages include accommodation at the cost.  This accommodation is included during the set itinerary.  While in Kathmandu, we provide a 2-3 Star hotel for you.  During the trek, our guides will pick the best lodge for you to stay based on their experience as well as room availability. All the accommodations will be the twin-shared basis. In the mountain, Shower and toilet will be on Sharing basis. During high trekking season, you may have to share a room with a same-sex trekker from another group.  Our company provides you a sleeping bag, two-person tents with comfortable mattress for outdoor camping trek. Our Guide will try to set up your camp with a spectacular view.

Meals

Nepal has a wide variety of food and it is easy to cater to your needs.  If you are a vegetarian/vegan, gluten or lactose-free, we are able to work around that if you let us know ahead of time.  During your time in the hotel in Kathmandu, your breakfast is included.  Lunch and dinner must be covered on your own.  On the trek, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided.  For teahouse treks, we can order typical Nepali food, continental, Italian, Tibetan and Indian at teahouses.  While camping, we will prepare the meals for you.  After our trek, we will have a celebration/pre-departure traditional Nepali meal in Thamel. 

Guide & Porters

A government-licensed guide will lead the trek.  All our guides have tremendous experience on the trails and are passionate about the trekking industry.  Our guides and porters are dedicated to making your experience of trekking in Nepal a memorable one.  If there is any worry during your trek, our guides will address it.  Your safety is our number one priority.  For groups of more than six people, there will be two guides. For teahouse treks, there will be one porter for every two trekkers.  For camping treks, we will need more porters in order to carry the food, kitchen equipment, tents, etc.    

Acclimatization/Fitness/Experience

As many of our treks lead us high into the Himalayas, it is necessary to let our bodies sufficiently get used to the altitude.  Our treks have acclimatization days built into the itinerary.  It is best to take it slow to prevent altitude sickness.  The level of fitness necessary for our treks varies depending on the trek.  On average, expect to walk an average of 5-6 hours per day while on the trial.  Generally, the treks can be done with an average level of fitness.  More important than fitness or experience is one’s personal determination and positive attitude toward finishing and enjoying the trek. 

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend having travel insurance before going on a trek.  We do our best to take care of you, but something can happen that is out of our control.  In case of medical emergency, leading to a helicopter evacuation, it is best to have insurance.  You are unable to obtain medical insurance in Nepal and must do so in your home country.  Be sure that your insurance covers accidents abroad and high in the mountains. 

Best Time to Travel

The peak seasons for traveling in Nepal are during the Spring (March to May) and the Autumn (September to November).  These times provide the best scenery and clearest skies, but of course, they are a little more crowded than the off-season.  It is possible to trek during the Winter (December to February), but you will face cold temperatures.  It is also possible to trek during the monsoon season (June to August), though the views will likely be covered by clouds and there is a high chance of rainfall.

Domestic Flights

Insert a cushion of a couple of added days on your travel schedule, advised as a margin of security for your flight from Nepal. Due to the bad weather in the mountain, our domestic flight might be canceled for couples of days. We advise that you schedule an extra days cushion in your itinerary. Breeze Adventure can arrange activities with your additional days in Kathmandu.

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
    A representative from Breeze Adventure will welcome you our hotel. We will prepare you with information and gear for your trek.
    • Kathmandu
    • Breakfast
    • 2/3 Star Hotel
    • 1400m
  • Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
    Have breakfast and start sightseeing around Kathmandu in a private vehicle. We will see several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We will learn about each site’s historical, religious, and cultural significance. Overnight at hotel.
    • Kathmandu
    • Breakfast
    • 2/3 Star Hotel
    • 1400m
  • Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2860m), trek to Phakding (2610m) – 30-minute flight, 2-3 hours trek
    We drive to the Kathmandu domestic airport early in the morning and fly to Lukla. After the 30-minute scenic flight, we are welcomed by the fresh mountain breeze and unique Sherpa culture. After having breakfast in Lukla, we begin our easy trek to Phakding. The trail is dotted with Sherpa villages and their agricultural fields, and surrounded by rhododendron forests andhillside landscapes. We pass Buddhist mani prayer stones and chortens on the way to our destination.After walking for about an hour, we follow alongside the Dudh Koshi River, which Phakding is located near. The gorgeous turquoise colored water of the river comes from snow and glacier melt. After we arrive in Phakding, we can walk down to the river and enjoy the precious glacial water. Overnight in a guest house.
    • Phakding
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Guest House
    • 2860m
  • Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 6-7 hours
    On Day 4, we have a beautiful walk ahead of ourselves. The trail to Namche Bazaar continues onward via the Dudh Koshi River, crossing five suspension bridges along the way. We can see very nice view of Thamserku as well as our first view of Mt.Everest. Our spirits are filled as we continue on the upward trail. The fascinating Sherpa culture and their beautiful agricultural fields makes us forget our tiredness from walking. We enterSagarmatha National Park area from Monjo. After walking down for another 15 min to Jorsalle we stop to have lunch. Jorsalle is the last village before Namche Bazaar. After lunch, we continue following the Dudh Koshi River bank for 45 more minutes. Then, we start to ascend for a couple of hours and finally reach Namche Bazaar by crossing the tallest suspension bridge of Khumbu region. If the weather is clear, we can see our first view of Mt. Everest and Lhotse. Overnight at guest house.
    • Namche Bazaar
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Guest House
    • 3440m
  • Day 05: Explore Namche Bazaar and trek to Khumjung (3790m) – 3 hours
    We wake up in Namche Bazaarand have breakfast with aspectacular view of Mt.Kongde. To help us acclimatize efficiently, we take a day hike up to Khumjung village and come back down. We abide by the climber’s maxim ‘climb high, sleep low’ to acclimatize quickly.By doing this, we will prevent sickness and have a smooth, enjoyable journey. We takea hike up to Sagarmatha National Park Museum and Khumjung village. Also, we can make a trip to 5-star Everest View Hotel and have couple of cups tea and head back to Namche Bazaar. The spectacular views of Mt Everest, Mt. Lotse, Mt. Ama Dablam cannot be put into words. After taking a snap with Tenzing Norgay’s statue, we enter Sagarmatha Museum where we learn about natural/cultural/historical information of the Khumbu region. Afterwards, we head up the steep trail to Khumjung. The main attractionshere area monastery that has a supposed Yeti scalp and the Khumjung school, built by Sir Edmund Hillary. The rest of the day is spent freely exploringKhumjung. We are filled with joy from the pure mountain air and our incredible surroundings. Overnight at guest house.
    • Namche Bazaar
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Guest House
    • 3880m
  • Day 06: Trek from Khumjung to Phakding – 4-5 hours
    After seeing the sweet panoramic Everest region views, we walk along the downhill trail to Phakding, passing throughNamche Bazaar along the way. After walking about 30 minutes from Namche Bazaar, we take inour last glimpse of Mt.Everest and surrounding Himalayan peaks. We say,‘thank you’ to the mountains and carry on our way. In total, we will cross five suspension bridges today, each exhilarating in its own way. Jorsalle is our lunch spot.We relax and take our lunch here. The rest of the trail to Phakding is a bit hilly, but very rewarding. Overnight at guest house.
    • Phakding
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Guest House
    • 2610m
  • Day 07: Trek from Phakding to Lukla – 3-4 hours
    The trail to Lukla is full of natural and cultural beauty. The impressive mani stonesand sacred prayer wheels add much charm to our walk.The local people believe that as we roll the prayer wheels we receive good luck and rid ourselves of wrongdoings.We walk through Cheplung and Chaumrikarkha villages. Cheplung village has two monasteries that are worth checking out if ou have interest. As we near Lukla, we climb a gradual slope for about for 30 min. Overnight at guest house.
    • Lukla
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Guest House
    • 2860m
  • Day 08: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning – 30-minute flight
    After our short, sweet Everest Panorama Trek, we are ready to head back to Kathmandu. After an early breakfast, we head to the Lukla airport and say goodbye to our crew members. The 30 minuteflight lands us backin Kathmandu.There will be a car to pick you from theairport and take you to your hotel. After having lunch,you can explore Thamel and shop for your family or just relax.
    • Kathmandu
    • Breakfast
    • 2/3 Star Hotel
    • 1400m
  • Day 09: Transport from hotel to Tribhuvan Airport for departure from Nepal
    Transfer to Tribhuvan Airport. Thank you for choosing Breeze Adventure as your trekking guide! We look forward to your next adventure with us.
    • Breakfast

Cost Details

Cost Includes

Transportation to and from Tribhuvan Airport.

Three nights in a 2-3 star hotel in Kathmandu, breakfast included.

All transportation for the trek, including flights to and from Lukla.

Local guest house accommodation in the mountain.

Government-authorized experienced guide and porters

Insurance, food, accommodation, and wage for guides and porters

Hygienic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.

All equipment (sleeping bag, warm layers, etc.)

First Aid Kit

Maps

Service charge and government taxes

Sagarmatha National Park entry fee

Post-trek celebration dinner in Kathmandu

Cost Excludes:

International airfare

Meals in Kathmandu (besides breakfast)

Your personal expenses, shopping, etc.

Shower and electronic charging fees at guest houses during the trek

Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, tea and coffee

Tips for guide and porter

Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary