Everest Panorama Trekking

Everest Panorama Trekking is a short and scenic adventure in the close harmony of impressive Sherpa's colourful cultures. An exciting high-altitude country walk suitable for interested people of all age groups. Where trekkers can get acclimatized slowly on daily walks, with a leisurely pace and taking rest to enjoy the views. 

Everest Panorama Trekking of less than a week trekking takes you to the highest point at Tengboche. At a picturesque location, amidst a beautiful green forest of coniferous and deciduous tree species. 

Encircled, by the towering snow-capped mountain range with excellent views of Mt. Everest with an array of famous giant peaks. Includes close views of the magnificent Ama Dablam, which towers high above the famed majestic monastery of Tengboche.   

This wonderful treks to Tengboche Monastery is the best and perfect place for Everest Panorama, starting from Lukla town. It is the gateway for various adventure destinations around the high Khumbu region of Everest, as well as the ending point. The walk follows through lovely traditional villages, lined with religious monuments and prayer walls. 

As the trek continues crossing exciting bridges, and then enters the Sagarmatha National Park, enriched with exotic flora and fauna. 

Includes the world's famous mountains, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam with many other giant snow peaks besides Mt. Everest. 

After entering the Sagarmatha National Park, then the adventure leads to high famed Namche Bazaar. The capital and commercial hub for the Khumbu villagers, as well as for trekkers. It is the centre for a weekly Saturday busy market, and hence it's known as Namche Bazaar.

At Namche Bazaar, with an extra day to explore its scenic viewpoints and for acclimatization. Enjoying a day off at Namche Bazaar, the adventure continues towards our final destination Tengboche and the famous monastery. 

The views along the walk make the adventure more exciting, as the climb takes you to fascinating high surroundings. This is where Tengboche and the monastery are located in the close shadow of towering giant peaks. 

A scenic spot for a spectacular panorama of Everest with a series of snow peaks. Enjoying a delightful experience, and as well as visiting the monastery of great religious and cultural interest. Then return to Lukla for the last overnight stop around the high Khumbu region of Everest. 

The next morning, a short panoramic flight brings you to Kathmandu after a great adventure on Everest Panorama Trekking.

Highlights

• Sweeping short flight facing unparalleled views of the Himalayan Mountain range.
• Enjoy the scenic and picturesque walks with daily grand vista of towering peaks.
• Explore traditional villages of the Sherpa’s adorned with impressive cultures.
• Walk into beautiful woodland covered in tall rhododendron, pines and fir trees.
• Fabulous panorama of Everest with an array of peaks from scenic Tengboche.

Short Trek Summary

Mode of Trekking: In the best available Tea-House and Lodges.
Trekking Grade: Moderate with touch of high altitude.
Highest point: At Tengboche Monastery 3,867 m/12,687 feet high.
Areas of Trekking: Nepal North Mid-East, around district of Solu-Khumbu.    
Start and Ending Point: Lukla to Lukla with flights both ways.
Trekking Duration: 06 Nights and 07 Days with flights both ways.
Total Trekking distance: 45 km/28 miles, round trip from Lukla to Lukla.
Total Trip in Nepal: 10 Nights and 11 Days from arrival to final departures.

Best Seasons For Everest Panorama Trekking

The best time and seasons for Everest Panorama Trekking, or other adventures in Nepal Himalayas. Spring and autumn/fall seasons. The spring begins in March and ends in May, a lively time for pleasant walks and scenic views. Most days are fine and clear with enough sunshine hours till late afternoon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

It can get overcast in the afternoon sometimes, with chances of light rains and snowfalls. Days are much longer with sunlight hours, but cold morning and late afternoon till nighttime. Depending upon altitude and overnight stops around the high Khumbu and Everest region.

Spring is the best time for nature lovers, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species. 

The next best season is autumn/fall, where most days are bright, with sunny days for clear views. Autumn/fall starts from September to November, one of the high seasons in Nepal for trekking. Days are fine with crystal clear blue sky, but it gets dark soon due to limited sunshine hours. Morning and late afternoon until nighttime are cold, and chances of light snowfall above 3,000 m high.

As this is a short moderate adventure, interesting people can enjoy during winter times of Christmas and New Year Holidays. Most days are sunny and clear for views and walks, but gets dark soon by 5:30 a.m. Cold temperatures in the morning and late afternoon until night time. But with bright starry night sky.

Can expect snow sometimes on treks to Tengboche Monastery from Lukla onwards.

The Routes And Trails On Everest Panorama Trekking

Trekkers joining for Everest Panorama or other adventures around Nepal Himalayas must have been aware beforehand. Knowing that Nepal is a country of high land of mid-hill to higher mountainous landscapes and terrains. 

The walk leads ups and downhill with few gradual sections to enjoy. The only flatland is the low sub-tropical Terai belt around southern Nepal. En route to Everest Panorama at Tengboche, starts with pleasant gradual path with few short steep ups till Jorsalle. After crossing the high bridge on leaving Jorsalle village and Dudh Koshi River Valley. A steep undulating climb for few hours to Namche Bazaar, from Namche onwards on wide scenic winding gradual ups. Few hours climb into lovely forested path to Tengboche Monastery, and then with long downhills with few short ups till Lukla. 

Culture And Religion On Everest Panorama Trek

Nepal is a country of great diversity of landscape and people with their age-old religions, cultures, and heritage. The mid-hill people around the high Khumbu of North Mid-East Nepal, populated by the Sherpa. The highlanders of eastern Himalayas, the Sherpa menfolk are famous and renowned, as the world’s best mountaineers and guides. The Sherpa’s follows strong Buddhism religion, similar to their early Tibetan predecessors. The walk leads across many Buddhist monuments and shrines, as well the famous monastery of Tengboche.

The religious monuments include a series of prayer walls, spinning wheels with impressive monasteries of great religious and cultural interest. 

Foods, Accommodation And Lodges Facilities

The food and lodge accommodations around Khumbu region of Everest region, at designated overnight stops. Overnights accommodation and meals, as per the itinerary set by the Woman Adventures, providing the best lodge accommodation, where possible. 

The foods are according as listed on the menu, from breakfast, lunch, dinner or main courses. Including side snacks with warm and cold refreshment drinks, served in a nice and cozy dining room, with a fireplace. 

In Nepal, the most favorite and popular national food and meal is Nepali Dal Bhat, boiled or steamed rice. Served with mild curry of seasonal vegetables, includes Dal, a lentil bean soup with pickles, and hot sauce as options. Breakfast from oats porridge, and cereals to cornflakes with toast/ chapattis, and pancakes includes a choice of egg variation. 

Lunch and Dinner from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Nepali and Tibetan main course with a choice of soups. The lodge accommodation and food are best in the Khumbu areas en route to Tengboche.

The lodge accommodations from Namche Bazaar onwards, are simple and nice rooms. From Namche Bazaar to Tengboche, most lodges provide common bathrooms and toilets. But with a good food menu of limited varieties, some villages offer fresh homemade bakery items. In most places, the rooms are on a shared basis with common bathrooms and toilets due to harsh terrain conditions. 

The plumbing systems for running water freeze in the morning, evening, and nighttime. Due to freezing temperatures from Namche Bazaar onward, using hot showers is at an extra cost. 

All lodges have electricity to light the large dining room powered by local hydro or solar power. For charging electronic items, at an extra cost per hour and for each gadget. Internet and Wi-Fi are available, but it is slow and disturbing in some places due to weather conditions.   

In a large group with more than 4 people, it is best to order a set meal for all. It saves time and fuels energy, which is important around remote areas of the Himalayas. Following the norms and rules as Responsible Trekkers is a good practice for Eco-Tourism. As well as taking care of garbage and litter during the whole trek.

Trekkers must be aware that the Khumbu region from Lukla to Tengboche Monastery, offers various standard of Lodge accommodations. From budget to tourist standard and luxury lodges, interested people can upgrade the standard of accommodation on booking; with Woman Adventure (P) Ltd. 

Important to know that alcohol drinks are not healthy and good while going up to higher altitude. But can enjoy after completing the main highlights, on return journey to Lukla, and losing altitude to safe heights. 

Physical Fitness Requirement And Insurance

For Everest Panorama Treks, trekkers should be physically fit and in a sound health. For a person with a medical history and special dietary, please inform Woman Adventures. So that the company can make necessary arrangements, on booking for this adventures. All age groups can join, a minimum of below 10 to a maximum of 70 years old. For minimum age of under 18 must be accompanied by parents or guardians, as well for elderly persons. All needs to obtain Travel and Medical Insurance in case of unfortunate incidents and accidents. 

Sometimes, treks might have to be re-routed to other safe destinations due to broken trails by avalanches and rock falls. As well with the unfavorable bad weather, which will obstruct the schedule flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.

As well on return flight to Kathmandu also, if some members get seriously ill, needs immediate evacuation. By fastest means of transportation or using a Helicopter service to the nearest hospital. 

In this condition, if it arises, the trekker has to bear all the extra expenses as well as for accompanying staff. Should be claimed from the insurance company for the extra expenses incurred. The company and medical doctors will provide a supporting letter so that you can claim the reimbursement from your insurance. 

To stay physically fit, one needs to exercise, like walking, jogging, or any other good physical exercise to keep fitness level. It is best to check up with your doctor on booking the trip for Everest Panorama Trekking.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour and trek preparations.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,860 m and trek to Phakding 2,610 m-04 hrs.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m-06 hrs. 12 km

Day 05: Rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization with short hike.

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche Monastery 3,867 m-05 hrs. 10 km

Day 07: Trek to Monjo 2,880 m via Namche Bazaar-05 hrs.

Day 08: Trek to Lukla and transfer to a lodge-04 hrs.

Day 09: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 10: In Kathmandu free day for individual activities with options for tours.

Day 11: International departure from Kathmandu

Please note: Woman Adventures (P) Ltd. Encourages women as guide, porters and staff. In all our treks and tours, a new step and concept in Nepal, to uplift the women empowerment.