Item: Everest Panorama Trek
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Author: madhav-prasad

Explore the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu and enjoy breathtaking views on our 10 day Everest Panorama Trek, perfect for those with limited time but a love for mountains.

Trek through Sherpa villages, reach Tyanboche Monastery for stunning views and visit lively Namche Bazaar.

See Everest, Ama Dablam and more Himalayan peaks while experiencing rich local Sherpa culture.

Days

10 Days
Difficulty

Moderate
Group Size

12 People Maximum.
Best Season

Throughout the year (except Monsoon)
Maximum Altitude

3962m/13000ft at Everest View Hotel
Meeting Point

Kathmandu Airport (Airport transfers will be arranged according to your flight arrival/departure)
Tour Availability

Everest Panorama Trek is available year-round.

Overview

Don’t have too much time in Nepal? Don’t feel like you could manage the full base camp trek, but don’t want to miss out on the views?

The Everest Panorama Trek will take you into the heart of the Khumbu Region, giving you the opportunity to experience spectacular mountain views and alpine scenery.

There are still challenging tracks and steep inclines, but this is a shorter trek reaching an altitude of 3860 meters. The trail takes you up as high as Tyanboche, home to the ornate Tyangboche Monastery, and an idyllic place that offers breathtaking panoramic vistas of some of the world’s highest and most beautiful mountains.

Much of the trek follows the fast-flowing, milky waters of the Dudh Kosi river, passing over many impressive suspension bridges loaded with Buddhist prayer flags and through thick rhododendron forests.

The views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku will blow you away as you trek through Sherpa land, meeting the local people in traditional villages.

You will pass through the hillside town of Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital and gateway to the high Himalaya, soaking up its vibrant atmosphere and colorful culture.

So come and catch the trekking bug with the Everest Panorama Trek, a great start to your trekking hobby that will keep you captivated in this mountain wonderland.

Everest Panorama Trek Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Nepal! Arrive Kathmandu airport; transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Drive to airport, fly to Lukla (2840 meters / 9320 feet) then trek to Phakding (2610 meters / 8560 feet) – approximately 3.5 hours walk.
Day 3: Reach Namche Bazaar (3440 meters / 11290 feet) – approximately 6 hours walk.
Day 4: The world’s highest hotel, Khumjung Village and back to Namche Bazaar. (Acclimatization/exploration day.)
Day 5: Walk to Tyangboche Monastery (3860 meters / 12660 feet) – approximately 5 hours walk.
Day 6: Return trek to Namche Bazaar – approximately 4 hours walk.
Day 7: Return trek to Lukla – approximately 6 hours walk.
Day 8: Flight back to Kathmandu. Free afternoon to shop and relax.
Day 9: Kathmandu sightseeing, shopping.
Day 10: Departure transfer to Kathmandu airport as per flight time.

Highlights of the Everest Panorama Trek:

Get good look of the majestic Everest, the world's highest peak, and the stunning Ama Dablam.
Experience thrilling flight to Lukla.
Visit the renowned Tyngboche Monastery.
Discover the colorful Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Mount Everest.
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the legendary Sherpas as you lodge in their authentic teahouses.
Enjoy a guided tour of Kathmandu's most popular attractions.

Day 1 :

Welcome to Nepal!

Activities: We will meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel, meeting with trekking guide, last minute shopping for your trek just, relax for the rest of the day to recover from your long journey.

Highlights: Bustling Thamel, an array of restaurants, bars and shops.

Accommodation: Kathmandu 3 star hotel.

Day 2 :

Flight to Lukla (45 minutes) and trek to Phakding

Hours of walking: 3.

Difficulty: Easy.

Elevation reached: 2840m in Lukla and 2610me in Phakding.

Terrain: Flat and downhill, well developed paths, stone steps.
Views on offer: Amazing Himalayan views on approach to Lukla.

Highlights: The breathtaking flight between the mountains.

What’s to see?: The traditional Sherpa people and Buddhist shrines

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 :

Namche Bazaar

Hours of walking: 6.

Difficulty: Moderate.

Elevation reached: 3440m.

Terrain: Rocky and dirt tracks, stone steps, mostly uphill, gradual with some steep inclines.

Views on offer: Spectacular approaching views of Namche Bazaar, snow capped peaks and the river valley.

Highlights: The colourful Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar – the gateway to the high Himalaya and crossing some impressive suspension bridges over the river valley.

What’s to see?: The milky waters of the Dudh Kosi River, thick rhododendron, magnolia and fir tree forests, herds of yaks carrying supplies.

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 :

The world’s highest hotel, Khumjung Village and back to Namche Bazaar. (Acclimatization day)

Hours walking: 4.

Difficulty: Easy – moderate.

Elevation reached: 3962m at Mountain View Hotel, 3790m at Khumkung.

Terrain: Hilly, grassy trails, some steep inclines and flat tracks.
Views on offer: Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Taboche Peak and Ama Dablam.

Highlights: Your first sight of Everest!

What’s to see?: Khumjung Edmund Hillary School, Sherpa museum, shops and markets around Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 :

Tyangboche

Hours of walking: 5

Difficulty: Moderate.

Elevation reached: 3860m.

Terrain: River bank path, some steep inclines, some flat and some short descents.

Views on offer: Kwangde, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtega, Ama Dablam and Everest.

Highlights: Tyangboche monastery, magnificent panoramic views from Tyangboche.

What’s to see?: The Lamas and Monks in the stunning Tyangboche Monastery, ornate wall hangings and a 20 foot statue of Lord Buddha.

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 :

Namche Bazaar.

Hours of walking: 5.

Difficulty: Easy.

Terrain: Steep descents, stone steps, rocky trails and grassland

Views on offer: The River Valley and snow-capped peaks in the distance.

Highlights: Returning to this vibrant Sherpa town.

What’s to see?: Check out the local markets, bars and restaurants.

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 :

Lukla

Hours of walking: 7.

Difficulty: moderate.

Elevation reached: 2840m.

Terrain: By the banks of the river, stone steps and some descents and last ascents up to Lukla.

Views on offer: The glistening river amidst a mountain backdrop.

Highlights: Last day of walking in the Khumbu region. Well done, you completed your trip!

What’s to see: Thick forests, an array of birds and some final views of the mountains.

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 :

Flight back to Kathmandu. Free afternoon to shop and relax

Highlights: Another breathtaking airplane ride on a twin-engine otter amidst the mighty Himalayas.

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu.

Breakfast

Day 9 :

Kathmandu sightseeing, shopping

Highlights: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa, Swaymbhunath and Patan Durbar Square, cultural and historical sights of the Kathmandu Valley.

Accommodation: Kathmandu 3 star hotel.

Breakfast

Day 10 :

Departure

Goodbye and farewell from Nepal!

Breakfast

Everest Panorama Trek Frequently Asked Questions

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What is included in the 10 day Everest Panorama Trek package?

The package includes arrival/departure airport transfers, hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, return flight to Lukla with airport transfers, guide, porter, teahouse accommodation, full board meals on the trek, required Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, use of sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffel bag, and most importantly, our personalized service.

What is not included in the 10 day Everest Panorama Trek package?

Expenses such as lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu, drinks and beverages, travel insurance, gear and clothing purchases, tipping for guides and porters and any other personal expenses are not included in the package.

How do I sign up and where do we meet for the trek?

To sign up for this adventure, first, you need to search for flights that align with the trip duration. You should purchase a ticket for a date of your choice arriving/departing from Kathmandu, allowing for a 9-night, 10-day stay in Nepal. If you plan to extend your trip after the Everest Panorama Trek, then book a roundtrip flight to Nepal accordingly.

For example: If you want to book this 10 day trek from April 5th to April 14th, then you should book a flight arriving in Kathmandu on April 5th and departing on April 14th.

Pickup/drop-off: As part of the package, you will be picked up from the airport (assuming you book on April 5th) on April 5th and dropped off back on April 14th.

Booking: You can smoothly sign up online and pay for the trip accordingly. You can either pay a 20% deposit and the balance of 80% upon arrival in cash or pay 100% upfront while signing up for this trek.

Are special dietary needs catered to during the trip?

Although we can accommodate people with most dietary restrictions, to ensure we are aware of them, kindly get in touch with us before signing up.

What types of accommodation are provided during the 10 day Everest Panorama Trek?

While in Kathmandu, you will be staying in 3-star hotels, specifically in or around the Thamel area. While on the trek, accommodations will be in teahouses or lodges.

How much spending money is recommended on the trek?

While you are trekking, a full board meal package is included except for drinks like tea, coffee, bottled water etc. The amount of spending money needed depends on personal preferences and spending habits, but as a general guide, you can bring about USD 50 equivalent in Nepali rupees per trekker.

You will also need about USD 1000-1200 per participant for tipping your guides and porters.

What is the baggage allowance for the trek?

Baggage allowance is primarily restricted for two reasons: porters and the Lukla flight.
On a flight to Lukla, you can bring a maximum of 15 kilos. This includes 10 kilos for check-in and 5 kilos for carry-on. Out of that 15 kilos, your porter will assist you with 10 kilos and the rest you should carry in your day-pack.

Overall Trip Rating:

5.0

- Based on 7 travel reviews

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Incredible Experience

By Dawn Clark March 2, 2024
Sonam is an amazing guide. From the moment he picked us up at Kathmandu airport until he dropped us off after completing the trek, he was incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating. His extensive knowledge about the country, especially the Everest region where he is from, made our journey even more enriching. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend Sonam and Mosaic.
Great Company

By Stephen Noble January 7, 2024
This was my first time visiting Nepal and I wanted to do some hiking. Trekking was something new to me and as I wanted to see Everest, I signed up for the Everest Panorama Trek. There were some problems, like cancellations of the Lukla flight, but Madhav at Mosaic Adventure handled them smoothly and immediately rearranged our flight for the next day and reworked the teahouse bookings accordingly. During the trek, Madan took good care of me and was always there to check on my well being. My first trekking experience went really well, so I would like to do more, hopefully in Nepal with the same team. Highly recommended trek and Mosaic Adventure as a tour operator.
Excellent trek, fantastic company

By Neva Futuro December 16, 2023
I really suggest Mosaic Adventure and our guide Rudra to anyone who wants to trek in Nepal. They are an fantastic company! We want to thank Madhav (the owner), Rudra (our guide) and Ram (our porter) for organizing our Everest Panorama Trek. We had a fantastic time doing this trek. The experience was excellent.
Memorable Trek Around Everest Himalayas

By Pam C November 12, 2023
My two friends and I had an amazing time in the Himalayas during our recent trek with Mosaic Adventure. We booked the 10 days Everest Panorama trek and everything went smoothly, providing us with the trip of a lifetime. Upon our arrival in Kathmandu, our trek guide Purna met us at the airport and transferred us to the hotel. We met Madhav, with whom we had been communicating while booking this trek, in the hotel and we had some pre-trip briefing. With Purna, we flew to Lukla, met our two porters and enjoyed the entire trek that led us up to Tengboche Monastery. It was truly a great trip accompanied by an exceptional guide. There is nothing they could have done better. Upon returning to Kathmandu, we explored the city with guide Keshar, who is also very informative about the culture, religion and sights that we visited. We definitely recommend these guys and would like to thank Madhav, Purna, Keshar and those two porters.
Everest View Trekking

By Kris Beckers April 9, 2023
I am happy to have had a nice Everest View trekking arranged by Mosaic Adventure. Our guide, Santosh, is really friendly and helpful. He kept checking on us and asking if we were doing well. Santosh was informative and professional. It was a nice teahouse trek where I could meet people from various countries, some of whom were doing the EBC and some were climbing peaks. Hopefully, I will be back with my friends to do Everest Base Camp next time and I will definitely do it with the Mosaic team.
Outstanding

By Ander Schmit March 25, 2023
Visiting Nepal and signing up for the Everest Panorama trek was the best decision our family made. It has been one of our best adventure trips together. We enjoyed Kathmandu, despite its chaos, the city holds a peaceful charm with its Buddhist and Hindu temples. Our guide, Keshar was truly exceptional in showing us around these attractions. During the trek, our guide Ramesh and the porters did an outstanding job, treating us like close family. We were genuinely happy experiencing this country's beauty, diversity, mountains and surprises. A big thank you to Mosaic Adventure, especially to Ramesh and Keshar for guiding us and to Palden and Pembas for helping us carry our bags.
Great Everest Panorama Trek

By Sam Lisitsky December 18, 2022
I just completed my Everest Panorama Trek with Mosaic and it was great trip. Guide and porter were nice, teahosues on trail are good and food was excellent. Pralhad, our guide, did a great job making our experience absolutely fantastic. We will trek with Mosaic again.