Everest Panoroma Trek 2011

Everest view trek is a short Everest trekking for superb view of Everest and a close look at Sherpa culture.This is an ideal trek for those who have short holiday or for those who want to see Everest as well as experience the Sherpa culture without climbing high. This trekstarts with a spectacular mountain flight to Lukla , Nepal's busiest mountain airstrip at 2800m, which serves as the gateway for Everest region. From Lukla, our Everest view trek continues through the lush vegetation of Sagarmatha National Park, with pine forests, rhododendron flowers and an abundance of wildlife to Namche Bazaar (3440m) . A day of rest is necessary in Namche in order to get acclimatized to higher altitudes. The following days trekking will bring you to the Tengboche monastery at 3860m which is one of the highlights of Everest view trek.

] Most expedition groups to Everest seek the blessing from the Lama of this monastery. Every year Mani Rimdu festival in Tengboche monastery is a spectacle not to miss. This is the most famous monastery in Everest region and commands a superb view of Everest and other mountains of the region; hence the trek to Tengboche monastery is termed as Everest view trek. Tengboche is reputed by photographers as one of the best places to capture the awesome beauty of Mt. Everest (8848m), Amadablam and their neighboring peaks. Similarly, a visit to Syangboche will offer you perhaps the most stunning view of Everest and other Khumbu mountains in the whole Everest region .It will be an unforgettable day of your trek.

Tour Highlights

Trek Start from : Lukla
Trek End at : Lukla
Grade : Moderate
Trek start Elevation : 2800 m.
Highest Elevation : 3860 m.
Group Size : 1 PAX +
Best time : Oct - Dec, Feb - Apr
Mode of Trek : Teahouse
Trip Duration : 13 days
Trek Duration : 08 days

Trekking Itinerary

Day 01, Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02, Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour
Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, including Bouddhanath stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu Durbar square and Swoyambhunath stupa.We take you to Bouddhanath stupa to show you 1500 years old stupa, the biggest in the world. Loaded with prayer flags and Tibetan pilgrims, it is an intoxicating place. The Swoyambhunath stupa is even older and commands a superb view of Kathmandu city and the Himalaya.Kathmandu Durbar square is where Nepal's finest temples and palaces are found.In the old Hindu temple of Pashupatinath you will get opportunities to meet the Sadhus and see Hindu cremation rituals among other interests.

Day 03, Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2640m)
Take early morning , flight to Lukla with your guide. Meet your other trekking crew in Lukla and start your Everest view trek.Overnight in lodge in Phakding.

Day 04, Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m)
It is an uphill hike and the hardest day in your trek. Trekking slowly and stopping frequently for photographs, we take lunch on the way, cross a long suspension bridge over Dudhkoshi river and finally reach Namche Bazzar.Namche is the headquarter of Everest region, an active mountain village where you will get almost everything you will wish as a trekker- shops, restaurants, a bakery, hotel with hot showers and electric power, trekking gears , and even internet facilities .

Day 05, Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar(3440m)
Accommodate your body to high altitude of Namche as you have gained much height previous day.Walk aroud the interesting Sherpa bazzar , if it is saturday you will be able to watch the colourful flea market with villagers coming from day long walk to buy or sell their products.You can also do a short hiking to a hill above Namche early mornig.The view of Everest and other Khumbu Himalaya from here is one of the most stunning scenery in the world.

Day 06, Trek to Thame (3800m)
Enjoy the view of Khumbu himalaya from different angles as you trek to Thame . Thame is the village of the famous Sherpa mountaineers.This is one of the highest Sherpa village and a good place to see their culture.

Day 07, Trek to Khumjung (3780m)
Khumjung is the biggest Sherpa village in Everest region.You will see the beautiful Khumjung monastery , Edmund Hillary school, Yaks and Sherpa farm land and their vibrant culture.A visit to Syangboche will reward you with one of the most amazing close view of Everest and other Khumbu mountains.

Day 08, Trek to Tengboche (3860m)
Tengboche is the biggest and most important Buddhist monastery sitting majestically on a hill above Dudh koshi valley. The view from here is one of the best in Everest region. It is a great place to see the sunrise and sunset over Everest or watch the Buddhist culture and relax or hike around.

Day 09, Trek to Namche

Day 10, Trek to Lukla

Day 11, Fly to Kathmandu
Rest of the day, free to relax or shopping

Day 12, Free day in Kathmandu

Day 13, Final Departure
Transfer to tribhuvan International Airport for your onward destination.

Note: This itinerary is a guideline for what we provide; the itinerary and the arrangements can be tailored to your need. Upon request we also offer budget or luxury version of the tour.

Cost Included on:

• Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and drop by private car/van/bus.
• Hotel in Kathmandu as your requirements,
• Everest National Park permits,
• Trekking Map of Everest region
• Full Board Plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, accommodation, tea or coffee) during trek,
• An experienced licensed holder Guide and required porters
• Food, drinks, salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, accommodation, and local tax for guide and porters,
• Transpotation by bus, car or by flight,
• Medical kit box
• TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management Systems)
• Trekking Equipments
• All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees
• All necessary transportation while sightseeing

Cost Exclude on:

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Your travel insurance
• International flight and departure tax
• Any expense of personal nature
• Nepal entry visa fee
• Any kinds of Bar bills