The Everest Panorama Trek – 12 days…A week below
Everest through some of the most beautiful trails in the world…where the grass
is as green as it is at home…the views are just spectacular…
The Everest panorama Trek is relatively easy compared to some of other treks in Everest region. It takes you up high along trails to the quiet & serene Tengboche Monastery (3850m). This is a short trek but a very scenic trek which offers really fabulous views of the world’s highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and other many snowcapped peaks. Some of the views on this trek are considered the best in the world. This trek is ideal for those who have less time and still want a view of Everest. Our destination is the village of Tengboche with its famous monastery where we have time to soak up the atmosphere along with some tremendous views of the very beautiful mountain, Ama Dablam. We then return to Lukla and a flight back to Kathmandu. This trek could be the best thing that ever happened to you…
OUTLINE ITINERARY:
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 04 - Trek to Namche (3450m)
Day 05 - Trek to Khumjung [3786m]
Day 06 - Trek to Thayangboche [3864m]
Day 07 - Excursion to Pangboche [3908m]
Day 08 - Trek to Chumoa [27008m]
Day 09 - Trek to Lukla [2900m]
Day 10 - Flight to Kathmandu
Day 11 - In Kathmandu – a
free day
Day 12 – Departure for home
YOUR DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu
on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below
you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that
stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from our
office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The
representative will help you check into your designated hotel. At the hotel,
you will be briefed about your daily activities.
Day 2 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, the historical and cultural heart of Nepal, has been a popular destination for
tourists ever since Nepal
opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism,
Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, its
two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious
significances. There will be a half day guided tour to the famous and biggest
Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath,
the 15th century palace of 55 windows and Swoyambhunath. At eventide, you will
be briefed about your trip. Overnight at the hotel
Day 3 Fly to Lukla
and trek to Phakding [2656m]
The flight from Kathmandu
to Lukla takes 45 minutes. A hair rising landing on a steep mountain runway,
brings us to the village
of Lukla [2900m]. After
meeting the crew, we start your trek. You head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to
Phakding.
Day 4 Trek to Namche
[3450m]
From Phakding, we cross and re-cross the rivers on high
suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park.
The park was set-up to conserve this fragile mountain environment. We then
ascend steeply to Namche and along the way, if the weather permits, catch the
first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in Khumbu and
has a busy Saturday market - a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the
lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La. You then
reach the Namche bazaar.
Day 5 Trek to
Khumjung [3786m]
Ascending from Namche Bazaar, we pass the airstrip at
Syangboche and the Japanese-built Everest View Hotel. From the hotel, there are
magnificent views of the valley and Everest. We walk to the picturesque village of Khumjung with many old traditional
houses as well as a gompa at the top end of town. At the nearby village of Khunde, is the famous hospital built by
Sir Edmund Hillary, an important center of health care in the region.
Day 6 Trek to Thyangboche
[3864m]
Heading east, we pass a large Chorten and then descend to a
bridge across the Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga. From the river, the trail ascends
through a forest of pine and rhododendron, before arriving at Thyangboche
Monastery. The views here are truly awesome, from the beautiful Ama Dablam to Lhotse and Everest at the head of the valley. The gompa
has been rebuilt since a tragic fire in 1989 destroyed it. The monastery is
well worth a visit.
Day 7 Excursion to
Pangboche [3908m]
Today’s visit includes an excursion to Pangboche Monastery
and the nunnery at Deboche. The monastery at Pangboche, founded in 1667, is the
oldest in the Khumbu region. The magnificent views of Ama Dablam are the
highlight of today's walk.
Day 8 Trek to Namche
[3450m]
From Thyangboche, we head back down through the forest to
Phunki Tenga with its water-driven prayer wheels. With the Everest and Lhotse receding at the distance, we make our way back
down to Namche and descend further to Chumoa.
Day 9 Trek to Lukla
[2900m]
Our final day's trekking follows the Dudh Koshi back down to
Lukla. This last evening in the mountains presents an ideal opportunity for a
farewell party with the Sherpa guides and porters. We get to sample chang
(local beer), try some Sherpa dance steps and end the trek on a merry note.
Day 10 Fly to Kathmandu
After an early breakfast, we head to the airstrip for our
return journey to Kathmandu. Later, you are
free for independent activities. You stay overnight in a hotel.
Day 11 your free day
in Kathmandu
This day is totally yours. You are free to do your own
things; maybe you could do some shopping or send a few post cards home, or even
go for a stroll down to Thamel, a tourist hub well known throughout the world
for fantastic shopping & some of the most exciting restaurants in the
world. Overnight Kathmandu
Day 12 Your departure
for home sweet home
I will personally take you to the airport for your flight
home. If you prefer to stay longer, you can go for short tours such as a jungle
safari at National parks, rafting, Tibet tours, or mountain biking
etc.
‘It was wonderful meeting you. Am sure you
had the holidays of a lifetime in this wonderful country of Nepal. I
sincerely hope the relationship we developed in the days gone by will bloom
into a long-term friendship in the days ahead. Sayonara & take care!!
SUBINDRA’’…
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