Everest Panorama Trekking is a short edition of Everest trekking along the way to the Everest base Camp with spectacular mountain scenery and prolific Sherpa culture & daily life. It is a perfect trip for those who want to trek with family or who has inadequate time and yet wanting to see the sights of the Mt. Everest without going too high. It is relatively an easy trek as compared to other treks in this region which takes you up to the Thyangboche Monastery and a beautiful tour to Khumjung village, the biggest settlement of the Sherpas.
This trek really offers a magnificent view of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest along with Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserky and many other snowy peaks. The trek starts through spectacular flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, crossing over several suspension bridge and passing the local Sherpa village. This trek provides a good insight into Sherpa culture & lifestyle without the need to struggle up to high altitude.
Everest Panorama Trek has become more popular due to the friendly Sherpa people, Buddhist Monasteries and colorful festivals. Trekkers can enjoy this trek either as a pilgrimage to Thyanboche Monastery or as an excursion to the Everest-Khumbu region, which has been bounded in the world heritage site, Sagarmatha National Park. The flora and fauna are the jewels of this National park while the tale of Yeti is still a big mystery to the rest of the world.
Everest Panorama Trekking Highlights
Trekking duration : 8 days
Difficulty level : Medium
Maximum Altitude : 3860 mtrs.
Trekking style : Tea house/Camping
Best season : March-May, Oct-Dec
Suggested Itineraries
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (a 45 minute flight), Trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 02: Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3450m)
Day 03: Rest at Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Namche Bazaar-Thyangboche (3860m)
Day 05: Thyangboche-Khumjung (3790m)
Day 06: Khumjung-Phakding
Day 07: Phakding-Lukla
Day 08: Fly back to Kathmandu, Rest and Shopping