Everest Panorama Trek
If you want to witness Mt. Everest and experience trekking in the Khumbu region, but looking for an easy alternative to the Everest Base Camp trek, then our Everest panorama trek package is the ideal option for you. It is a short trek, full of adventure and an immersive experience.
The Everest panorama trek is also known as the Everest view trek. This trek is a perfect introduction to trekking in the Himalayas, especially in the iconic Khumbu region. Khumbu region is home to Mt. Everest (8,848 m), the highest mountain in the world & the famous Sherpas. Everest panorama trekking is a short 11 days trek designed to let travelers enjoy the wonder of the Himalayas without going on a long, and strenuous trek.
We recommend this trek to everyone who dreams to witness breathtaking views of Everest in real life. It doesn't matter whether you are an experienced trekker or not, your age, the Everest panorama trek is for everyone. This trek is also best for family holidays with kids. You can join the Everest panorama trek 2023/2024 anytime with us.
During the trek, you'll be exploring the famous Sherpa town, Namche Bazaar (3,440 m). To reach here, you take a thrilling flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. This flight is world-renowned for its nerve-racking landing and takeoff on a small runway at 2,860 meters. You'll spend the first night in Phakding village (2,610 m). It is located a few hundred meters below Lukla airport.
From here, pass by a few small settlement areas to Monjo (2,835 m) and begin trekking in the Sagarmatha National Park. The trail gets covered with dense forests and crosses many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi river. The final ascent to Namche Bazaar is steep. The village welcomes us with the first view of Mt. Everest. We have an acclimatization day here.
To acclimatize, you'll hike to Syangboche Airstrip (3,748 m) and further climb to the luxury Hotel Everest View (3,962 m). This hotel is famous for the views of snow-capped mountains from all its windows. If you want, you can continue the trek to Khumjung monastery (3,790 m), one of the oldest monasteries in the region.
The next part of the trail descends to a river and proceeds towards Tengboche village (3,860 m). You'll be following an uphill forested route. The trail goes through the lush forests of rhododendron and juniper. This is the last point of our Everest panorama trekking. Here, you visit the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region, Tengboche monastery. The view of Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m) from this place is out of this world.
From here, we trek back to Lukla and fly to Kathmandu. Overall, the Everest panorama trek 11 days is an adventurous journey. You'll learn a lot about mountain lifestyle, Sherpas, alpine vegetation, and the Himalayas.
Everest Panorama Trek Attractions
One thing that makes Everest panorama trekking the best in the Khumbu region is the itinerary and the experience you get in a short time. Below are the reasons that make Everest view trekking a perfect package for a short getaway.
Get to know a lot about Nepal's history and culture during a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
We have two leisure days in our Everest panorama trekking itinerary that will give you a lot of time to visit the major historical sites in Kathmandu valley. The sightseeing tour is guided by our licensed guide, so you do not have to worry about asking for info regarding the monuments around the sites.
We'll divide the tourist sites visit between the two days. Before the trek begins, we explore the Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Monkey Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
All of these sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and have religious values. You can see a perfect balance between Hinduism and Buddhism. The art, architecture, and the museum inside the sites tell a lot about Nepali traditions and history.
Short trek in the Everest region
Everest region has a lot of treks like the classic Everest base camp trek, Gokyo and Renjo la trek, Everest three passes trek, etc. All of these treks are 12 days to two weeks long. The three passes trek is even longer than that. So, here we are presenting a short trek package.
If you are already in Nepal, then you can do the Everest panorama trek in 5 to 6 days with us. No prior preparation is needed at all. We'll help you with everything. All you have to do is contact us and let us know your availability.
Witness stunning views of Mt. Everest
Enjoy a dramatic mountain panorama without trekking all the way to the EBC. Indulge diverse landscapes at every turn in the route and escape between giant snow-clustered Himalayan mountains like Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Kongde Ri (6,187 m), Thamserku (6,608 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Pumori (7,161 m), etc.
Trek in the Sagarmatha National Park
Sagarmatha National Park begins from Monjo village onwards, on the second day of trekking, and goes up to Mount Everest. Therefore, you can say the national park has diverse climatic zones and a wide range of flora & fauna.
There are lush forests of rhododendron, pine, fir, juniper, and oak. You come across a range of vegetation and birds on the way. If you are lucky, you may also see snow-leopard, ghoral, or red panda.
The national park has many streams, rivers, and waterfalls. There are also lakes, moraines, and gorges. Sagarmatha National Park is packed with the wonders of nature, and as you gain elevation, the trail will unfold many marvels.
Explore beautiful villages and see the lifestyle of Sherpas
The overnight stay in different villages makes the trek immersive. You stay overnight in lodges. This accommodation tells a lot about the lifestyle of the mountain people. Likewise, you can chat with the locals as most of them understand English and can speak too.
The communities like Sherpa, Rai, Limbu, etc resided in the villages. They all have distinct festivals and practices. Likewise, the villages have a lot of things to do and see, from museums to cafes and souvenir shops.
Visit Tengboche monastery
Tengboche monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery first built-in 1961. It is the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region and also goes by the names, Tengboche Monastery and Dawa Choling Gompa. After two consecutive destruction of this monastery in 1934 and 1989 due to an earthquake & fire, the monastery was reconstructed with the help of volunteers and international assistance.
Thirling flight in and out of Lukla airport
The flight to Lukla airport is famous worldwide because of its elevation and small runway. During the flight, the aerial views of the Himalayas are breathtaking. At 2,860 meters, the flight landing and take-off experience are no doubt nerve-racking.
