Everest Panorama View Trekking

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A trek which takes you into the heart of the mountains and the culture of the Everest region to the foot of the great peak itself. Commencing in Lukla (Airstrip for Everest View) you trek up to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazar). A day is spent here for acclimatization and just soaking up the atmosphere of this bustling village before heading on up through Tenboche (Visiting the great monastery) Khumjung village and Museum and finally to your highest camp at Syangboche. From here you can see the spectacular views of Mt. Everest, and the walk back to the Lukla and fly to Kathmandu.

Activities: Everest View Trek

Difficulty: Moderate

Max Elevation: 3864m/Tengboche

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Guest House

Transportation: Flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu

Best Month: February-May/September-December

Group Size: 01 Minimum and 12 Maximum

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 01. Arrive Kathmandu –

Up on arrival in Tribhuban international airport in Kathmandu, you will meet our representative and driver to your hotel. After arriving in hotel, our reprehensive will help you check in and he will briefed you about your tour. Our reprehensive will you invite you welcome dinner at an excellent traditional Nepalese restaurant, where you will enjoy a Nepalese culture dance program. Overnight in 3-4 star Hotel

Day 02 Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Today is your second day in Kathmandu, so you will visit the historical and cultural heart of Kathmandu and has been a popular destination for tourists. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Buddhism, Tibetan and Western influence. Patan and Bhaktapur, its two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious significances. There will be a guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath, and Swoyambhunath. Bhaktapur is popular for its medieval temples and Durbar Square. As you visit Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple, the 15th century Malla Palace of 55 windows and other historical monuments, you gain invaluable insight into Nepalese culture. You also visit Patan,

which is 5km away from Kathmandu . Patan Durbar Square, Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor temple, Krishna Temple and Golden Temple are the major attractions of Patan.

Evening pre-trip counseling and ensure once again trekking gears, medical kid and trek legalization needs. (Evening pre-trip discussion: a trekking gear and medical kit check, visa and legalization requirements.) Overnight in 3-4 star hotel

DAY 03: Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 3-4 hrs.

Early morning transfer to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for an early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), a gateway destination from where our trek starts. After an adventurous 40 minute flight above breathtaking green and white mountains, we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. Here we meet our other crew members and after some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. To assist in acclimatization, we only have a short hike today. However, if interested in additional activities we can take a side trip to a nearby monastery.

DAY 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 ft): 5-6 hrs.

Walking through a beautiful pine forest, the track leads us along the Dudh Koshi River through many suspension bridges, one of which is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. First, we catch wonderful prospect of the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). Through the settlement of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo, we come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale before reaching Namche Bazaar. The trail climbs through the forests and bridges until we reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a final steep ascent of about two hours we get first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. We stop at Chautara to admire the view. We still need to hike about 1.5 hours to reach Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading centre of this region.

DAY 05: Rest day in Namche Bazaar

This is the scheduled 'acclimatization' day for this trek. Health experts always recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest day too instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day hike to Thame or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazzar is the main centre of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. If we trek a few hundred vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. (B,L,D)

DAY 06: Namche Bazzar - Phorse Village (3810 m/ 12,496 ft}: 5-6 hrs.

After breakfast in Namche, we start our trek enjoying superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku. Our trek follows on the gradual trail with few ups and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great Himalaya. Along the way we can spot wild lives like pheasant, musk deer, or a herd of Himalayan Thar. The trail goes gradually down up to Kayangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sansa which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. We trek gradual up through reach Mongla pass (3975 m) from where we glimpse Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawoche and Mt. Khumbila. Sherpas regard Mt. Khumbila as sacred mountain of the patron god of the Khumbu area. Descending to Dudhkosi Khola (3250 m), we cross a bridge and again trek up through the rhododendron forest, a host for Himalayan wild deer and musk deer. Finally, we arrive to the walled fields of Phorse. Phorse is just under the snow dusted peaks of Tawoche and Cholaste. From here it's a short trek to Phorse village where we rest overnight.

DAY 07: Trek to Tengboche (3864m/ 12,673 ft): 4-5 hrs.

We started with a hard but short climb and then trek steadily along the ridge. Cross imja Khola and ascend to Tengboche and join the Everest Base Camp trail. Gorgeous view of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, Everest, Khangtaiga, Thamserku and many more. The Tengoche Monastery is the biggest Buddhist monastery all over in Khumbu region. Visit the monastery to inspect the ceremony by the evening.

DAY 08: Trek to Namche (3450m/11,316 ft): 5-6 hrs.

From Tengboche, we further trek down through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the prayer flag festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River trail then follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through the pine forests. The path eventually reaches Sansa which is the major trail junction in the region. The trail to Namche Bazaar clings to the steep wooded slope beyond Kyangjuma, winding through several bends. After passing a Chorten, we reach the army camp at of Namche Bazaar. On reaching our lodge, we take a nice hot shower and have very relaxed sleep in our room in Namche Bazaar. (B,L,D)

DAY 09: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6-7 hrs.

From Namche, the trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk slowly and under control. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries the trail becomes more level and natural. Although we are travelling the same route down, we feel completely different views. We snap a mixture of open plains, rhododendron and pine forests, and in the distance snow covered peaks. We walk through the Sherpa villages' noticing impressive faith in Buddhism and culture of prayer stones and prayers flag while we walk through the villages. On arrival in Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the great Himalayan walk. (B,L,D)

DAY 10: Flight to Kathmandu

We fly back to Kathmandu after our cultural adventure into the Himalayas. The early morning flight drops us at Kathmandu.

Day 11: free day in Kathmandu

Day 12: Depature