Everest Panorama Trek - 9 days

Enjoying the incredible views of the Himalayas (on a clear day) and green hills, you will land at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. After completing airport formalities, representatives from Third Rock Adventures will receive and drive you to the hotel. After getting a refresh, you can head out to explore the city.

Later in the evening, attend a small team meeting where your guide will share trip details. After a short meet-up, explore the tourist hub of Thamel. You can also walk to the busiest bazaar in the city, Asan and Indrachowk. End your day trying some authentic Nepali cuisine and get familiar with the surroundings.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Early in the morning, finish your breakfast and drive towards the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan international airport. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is pretty short. Enjoying the aerial view of the mighty Himalayan Mountain range, you will land on a steep mountain runway.

Upon arrival at Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla, start your trek towards Phakding village. Trek downhill to Thado Koshi River, cross the suspension bridge, and get an impressive close view of Mt. Kusum Kanguru. Finally, after crossing a small village of Gha and walking a short distance, you will reach Phakding.

Overnight stay in Phakding.

Namche Bazaar is the capital of the Khumbu region of Nepal, located at 3,440 meters.

After having breakfast, head towards Namche Bazaar, the main destination of the Everest Panorama Trek. Leaving Phakding, you will walk for 6-7 hours to reach the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar, which is popular as the stopping point for altitude acclimatization.

Gradually, climb uphill through the dense forest’s tail. In the clear weather, you will get the first close sight of mighty Mt. Everest. After a few hours of walking and crossing the Hillary suspension bridge, you will finally arrive at Namche Bazaar, a famous Sherpa town or gateway to Mt. Everest. It has a large number of guest houses, restaurants, and bakery-cafes. Also, it was once a major trading center of the Khumbu region.

Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

Hike up to the Everest View Hotel. Enjoy mesmerizing views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam from the hotel. This hotel was listed on the Guinness Book of the world record (2004) as the Highest Placed Hotel in the world. Generally, trekkers stop here for a break on an acclimatization walk.

Explore Khumjung Monastery and witness the ancient Yeti’s scalp and a giant statue of Guru Rinpoche. You can also visit the Khumjung School established by Hillary. Likewise, you can also explore Sherpa Culture Museum built in traditional Sherpa architecture. It has a collection of photographs of Sherpa climbers who climbed Mt. Everest, including the legendary Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. 

Overnight in Khumjung Village.

Follow the trail descending to Dudh Koshi. The trail bestows stunning views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and surrounding peaks. Traverse through rhododendron forests, cross the suspension bridge over the refreshing white water and hike up the rocky trail to the village of Tengboche.

Tengboche is famous for its monastery and highest bakery in the world. Tengboche monastery, set against the backdrop of Ama Dablam, is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Visit the monastery and soak up the beauty of the monastery. Grab an opportunity to witness monks performing rituals, praying, and chanting sacred mantras.

Overnight in Tengboche.

The trekking trail today leads to Monjo, a small village at an altitude of 2,835m. The trail is adorned with Mani walls and prayer flags, and few monasteries. Monjo is a stopping point for trekkers, boasting a number of guesthouses and tea houses. 

Slowly descend along the Dudh Koshi River and continue to Jorsale. En route, you may come across Blood Pheasant, Impeyan Pheasant, and red panda. The trail further weaves through the well-trodden trail, demanding you to cross several rivers before reaching Monjo. 

Overnight in Monjo.

After having breakfast, you will follow the Dudh Koshi River trail. Cross suspension bridge and head to Ghat before trekking towards Phakding village. Walk through lush birch and juniper forests, gradually ascending and descending to reach the Pasang Lhamu Memorial gate.

Continue for a while, and the beautiful town of Lukla welcomes you. Today marks the official end of trekking. Rest and rejuvenate your mind and body; you can explore the area and grab some locally brewed drinks. The team shall join you and celebrate!

Overnight in Lukla

After early morning breakfast in Lukla, you will take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu Valley. Upon your arrival, drive back to your hotel.

Enjoy the rest of the time by exploring the local streets on foot, rickshaw, bicycle. In the evening, you can have dinner at one of the fine restaurants in Thamel and celebrate the successful trip. You can also buy souvenirs in Thamel as it has some fabulous local stuff such as thangka paintings, singing bowls, yak wool, Himalayan tea, and so on.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

A representative from Third Rock Adventures will transfer you to the international airport to connect flights for onward destinations. Get back home with a fantastic experience of the Everest Panorama Trek, or you can also extend your vacation in Nepal.

Besides, we also offer a range of customized itineraries in these beautiful Himalayan countries- India, Bhutan, and Tibet. We hope to meet you soon for your next adventure!