Everest Panorama trek and Tibet Tour

You will arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and our representative will be there to meet you. He/she will take you to your hotel in Kathmandu. At the hotel, you will be part of an introductory session in which you'll meet the guide and porters who will accompany you during the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

The major part of the day will be spent on a sightseeing tour of the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu valley. These include sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath. These sites were constructed in ancient times and have high cultural and architectural importance. After visiting these sites, we shall arrange our permits and documents which will be needed in the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Wake up early and get on a flight that will take you to the gateway of the Everest region, Lukla. The flight lasts for about 45 minutes and it gives you a brief display of the mountains that are found in the Khumbu region. They include Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6608m), and Kongde Ri (6187m). Upon arriving in Lukla, collect your luggage and begin the trek along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River to reach Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.

The trail to Namche Bazaar sees us walk along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River and climb steep trails. We shall arrive at Jorsalle where we will have our permits sorted and enter the Sagarmatha National Park. The trek continues to ascend gradually and heads north to make a stop at Namche Bazaar for the day. Namche is the biggest Sherpa settlement in the Khumbu region and consists of many lodges and even ATM. Overnight in Namche.

Today, we won’t do heavy trekking; instead, we head towards the nearby village called Khumjung. We head to the Everest View Hotel before making our way to the village. Take some time to rest and enjoy the Himalayan vistas from the Everest View Hotel. This hotel is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the hotel situated at the highest altitude in the world. Later, we resume the short trek to Khumjung. This village houses a monastery called Khumjung Monastery and locals believe that the monastery has a scalp that is believed to be of a Yeti. Overnight in Khumjung.

From Khumjung, the trail gradually ascends along the Imja River. We will walk through the forested trails which provide us with amazing views of mountains like the Mt. Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), and Lhotse (8,516m). The destination for the day is Tengboche, which is a Buddhist village and houses the Tengboche Monastery- the biggest in the Khumbu region. Likewise, the monastery is also a remarkable vantage point to relish the sights of Ama Dablam (6856m) and many other mountains in the Everest range. Overnight in Tengboche. 

After having breakfast in Tengboche, we begin our journey back to Namche. We shall use the same route that we had used the day before. Instead of climbing, we have to do a lot of descending today. Our route takes us to Phunki Tenga and after we have lunch there, we continue the journey down along the Dudh Koshi River. After walking for about 6 hours, we reach Namche. Overnight in Namche.

We shall head out from Namche bazaar today and make our way to Jorsalle, where we first entered the Sagarmatha National Park. Walk along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River and reach Phakding. There, you will have a delightful lunch and then you’ll continue the journey until you reach Lukla. Once at Lukla, you can enjoy the completion of Everest Panorama Trek with your fellow trekkers, guides, and porters. Overnight in Lukla.

From Lukla, get on an airplane and head back to Kathmandu. The flight provides you final glimpses of the mountains in Khumbu region. Once you arrive at the airport, head towards your hotel and immediately head out to Bhaktapur. There, you'll visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Pilot Baba Ashram. After lunch, you'll head to Nagarkot to enjoy the peace and tranquility. Visit the view tower to enjoy the thrilling view of mountains in Langtang, Jugal, and Gaurishankar ranges. Overnight in Nagarkot.

Today, you will board another flight that will take you to the capital of Tibet, Lhasa. The flight takes about 1 and a half hour and gives you the cinematic display of green hills that slowly give way to the arid Tibetan plateau. Once you reach Lhasa, you might experience shortness of breath and fatigue. This is common as Tibet sits on a high elevation. We shall not travel today; instead, spend the day acclimatizing. Overnight in Lhasa

The objective for the day is to explore the major sites in Tibet. We shall first visit the Potala Palace, which dates back to 1645. This was the seat of the Dalai Lama until the Chinese invasion. We shall explore the architectural Norbulingka palace, which was the summer seat of the Dalai Lama. It is often considered as the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Next stop is the Tibetan Traditional Hospital, often called as Mentsikhang. Here, you can see the blend of traditional and modern medicine. Overnight in Lhasa.

It is not possible to fully explore Lhasa in a single day so we add another day to explore Tibet. Today, we will visit the Ganden monastery. This monastery is labeled as one of the great three monasteries in Tibet and dates back to 1409. Drayerpa cave is another destination on this day. This cave is used for meditation purposes and in that area, you can see many caves. Spend the night in Lhasa to celebrate the end of this trip. Overnight in Lhasa.  

The tour is reaching its end. We shall get on an airplane and travel back to Kathmandu. The journey lasts for at least an hour and as we fly, we can observe the landscape transform from barren, dry ones to green hills. Once you reach Kathmandu, you can further explore the valley or take a rest in your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today is your final day in Nepal and our representative will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport. The company staff shall have a brief session with you and we hope to see you soon.