NTB Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd

Kathmandu Valley is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The valley offers a wonderful mix of Hinduism and Buddhism. After breakfast, we visit UNESCO world heritage sites as one of the largest Hindu temples Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddha Stupa, Swoyambhunath Stupa continuing Kathmandu Durbar Square right after lunch. Back to the hotel, rest for the remaining day. Overnight stay at the hotel marks the ending of the second day of the Everest Panorama Trek.

On the third day of the Everest Panorama Trek, we board a flight to Lukla and land on a steep mountain runway that brings us a new start of our trek at the village of Lukla (2,850 m). Even during the entire flight, we can enjoy panoramic sights of great Himalayas of Nepal including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m), Kanchenjunga, Gaurishankar, Ganesh, Langtang etc. From Lukla, we head upward to DudhKoshi Valley on a well-marked trail to Phakding. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

Leaving Phakding we cross the river twice through high suspension bridges and arrive at Monjo, the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set up to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. From here we follow the path to reach Namche which is the major trading village in entire Khumbu region. If the weather is clear we can get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Overnight stay at tea house lodge to complete the fourth day of the Everest Panorama Trek.

We spend our entire day in Namche by taking complete rest in order to acclimatize to gain altitude, plan for forthcoming trips and get habituated for trekking destinations. We also visit Sherpa Museum and nearby Khunde Hospital which was set up by Sir Edmund Hillary and Everest View Hotel for sunset view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and AmaDablam. Overnight stay at tea house lodge/ camp.

We hike up to Kumjung Gompa (Monastery) in order to watch the scalp that purportedly comes from Yeti. While at the gompa, we ask the monks (lamas) for directions for getting to Guru Rinpoche’s (Head Monk’s) cave. In Khumjung, we beat the evening chill at our lodge with some local brews and chat with the Sherpas, their stories will enchant us. Overnight at lodge in Khumjung.

We walk along the trail that follows the path to the side of the valley, high above the DudhKoshi River. We get to see some great views of the great peaks of the Khumbu region including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and AmaDablam. As we move downwards, we pass through several Sherpa villages and teashops and continue the hike to reach Tengboche by following a zigzag path.

The path offers awesome sights of Rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Finally, we reach Tengboche, which is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region. Overnight at lodge in Tengboche.

From Tengboche, our journey continues towards Namche. The trail will take us across rivers and rhododendron forests amidst the views of Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, AmaDablam, Kantega, and Thamserku mountains. We follow the path to reach Namche which is the major trading village in the entire Khumbu region. If the weather is clear we can get the first glimpse of Mt Everest Overnight at the lodge in Namche Bazaar.

This will be the final day of the trek and the ultimate destination is Lukla. The path goes alongside the DudhKoshi to reach Lukla. We cross several suspension bridges and pass by several monasteries and villages. Upon reaching Lukla in the evening, we have time to enjoy local drinks with Sherpa guides and porters. Overnight stay at the lodge to end the ninth day of the Everest Panorama Trek.

After having breakfast, we walk for our flight to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu airport, our team representative will transfer you to the designated hotel. In the evening, you have free time for refreshments and shopping. Evening farewell dinner will be organized at Nepali restaurant with cultural program. Overnight stay at hotel.

This is the last day of your visit. You can enjoy shopping and buying souvenirs for friends and relatives. We will drop you off at the airport 3 hours before the departure time. The memories that you have shared with us matter a lot. Waving hands and goodbye hugs are just not enough, we tell our beloved guests to stay in touch with us. This is the way how we feel satisfied by our services.