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Everest Region, the region of four Eight-thousanders, is always on the bucket list of every mountain and trekking lover. But not everyone can experience the area; high altitude and strenuous uphill climbs are enemies for some people. However, there are several easy treks to do in the Everest Region for such trekkers.
One of them is the Everest Panorama Trek, an easy and short way to be in the lap of Mt Everest. The program is specifically made for those who cannot trek long uphill hours and cannot stand high altitudes. The one who does this trek will experience the same beauty and glory of the region without taking too many chances.
You will begin this adventure with a flight to Lukla, the doorway to Everest. Upon the landing, you will catch the trail of Everest Base Camp Trek. You will trek through the classical Sherpa villages like Phakding, Monjo, and Namche Bazaar, and ultimately end up in Tengboche. The village of the largest monastery in the region and its incredible mountain views, Tengboche(3,860m), will be the highest point of the trek.
On this journey up to Tengboche, you will witness the lifestyle of Sherpas, the richness of vegetation of the region, the breathtaking terrains, the rivers and the suspension bridges over them, monasteries, and more. Yet, the most relaxing part will be the mountain views that you will see throughout the trek. The likes of Mt Everest, Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Lhotse, Mt Pumori, and others will greet you with excellent mountain displays.
As said earlier, this trek is highly recommended to those who cannot afford any risks of high altitudes and exhausting trek. Besides, trekkers with short travel schedules can also be part of this adventure. You will experience the home of Mt Everest without taking any chances in quite a short time.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2,860m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610m)| 3-4hrs
Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3,440m)| 5-6hrs
Day 5: Rest Day at Namche Bazaar
Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche | 4-5hrs
Day 7: Trek back to Namche Bazaar |5-6hrs
Day 8: Trek back to Lukla| 6-7hrs
Day 9: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 10: Departure from Kathmandu
Our greeting will be in your hands as you land at Kathmandu Airport., The team will pick you up from there to transfer you to the hotel. In the hotel, you will get over the flight by taking a bath and resting. As you freshen up, we will have an evening exploration of the city, followed by a welcome dinner with the entire trekking team. Later, you will return to your hotel for the night.
On the second day, we will have a short tour of the city's heritage sites. It will give you a look at the Nepalese rich art, culture, and traditions. Places like Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Temple, and Basantapur Durbar Square will be on our list. While we ramble around the alleys of Kathmandu, our team from Sabbatical Explore Nepal will arrange all the trek permits and tickets for us. A well-spent day in Kathmandu will end as you reach your hotel for the nighttime.
In the morning, we will transfer to the Kathmandu Domestic Airport for a flight to Lukla, the starting place of the trek. It will be a 35 to 40-minute flight over the breathtaking landscapes of Nepal. As we land in Lukla, we will sit for breakfast while other trek arrangements are made. After, we will set off from Lukla through a downhill trail to the river bed of Dudh Koshi River. Crossing several suspension bridges, and villages and having walked for several hours, we will end up in Phakding, the first stop of every Everest Region Trek. We will settle for a comfortable night in a teahouse in Phakding.
The breakfast in Phakding will fuel us on the trail towards Namche Bazaar. We will be walking on the sides of the Dudh Koshi River and cross several suspension bridges. Soon we will end up in Monjo, the starting point of Sagarmatha National Park. Then our trek becomes more and more scenic as we see mountains for the first time on the trek. However, there will be several uphills that will take us to Namche Bazaar. We will finally arrive in Namche, the beautiful Himalayan town, after walking for 5-6 hrs. Overnight in Namche.
It will be a free day in Namche Bazaar, where we will perform hikes around to get comfortable with the altitudes. Namche is a great place to spend a whole day. It is full of the life of Sherpas, and if you go a little away from here, we will find the authentic Sherpa villages too. Therefore, after a short walk around the town's alleys, we will head towards Khumjung and Khumde, the two biggest Sherpa settlements of the region. We will have alternative hiking places like Syangboche Airport Sherpa Culture Museum or Everest View Hotel. Following the hike, we will get back to Namche Bazaar.
Next to the acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar, we will continue our trek to Tengboche. It will be done by following an uphill trail from Namche Bazaar. A little away from the town while on the trail, we will start viewing the majestic Ama Dablam and other mountains. As the day goes on, we will trek through a dense wood where we may see several wild animals. In this way, we will reach Tengboche, the village of Tengboche Monastery. We will spend a beautiful evening there by watching the visions of Ama Dablam.
Tengboche is the ultimate stop of the Everest Panorama Trek. Keeping that in mind, we will explore the village and monastery area before leaving it for Namche Bazaar. We will have a retracing trek on the same trail which will end us in Namche's busy streets. Walking through the same forested trail, Dudh Koshi's banks, and the suspension bridges, and enjoying the picturesque mountains, we will be back in the town to have the night's rest.
We will have a farewell breakfast in Namche before we join the trail to Lukla. The trek will start with a downhill descent to the riverbed of Dudh Koshi River and Hillary Suspension Bridge. Following the river through Monjo and Phakding, we will arrive back in Lukla. It will be a long trekking day when we will switch straight from Namche to Lukla. Overnight in Lukla.
As per the weather conditions, we will join a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. There can be some delay if the clouds are not open up. If everything seems okay, it will take only 40 minutes to touch Kathmandu. We will get to the hotel in Kathmandu from the airport. After freshening up, we can have an evening time around the happening places in Kathmandu.
As we have already completed Everest Panorama Trek, we will leave you at the Airport for your departure from Kathmandu. Farewell!
What kind of meals should I expect during the trek ?
You will get hygienic, energetic, and well-cooked meals three times a day. The food items available on the trek are the most common ones from Nepali, Indian, Chinese, and Western but local style.
Will I get WiFi on this trek?
Yes, but not in all the places. The teahouses of the lower areas have WiFi services. But the higher areas teahouses may lack the service.
What is the best time for this Trek ?
March till May and September till November are the two-time intervals that are best for the trek.
Is it necessary to have training for the trek ?
If you are an experienced trekker, you do not need that. But if you are an amateur, it is helpful to have training like cardio, hiking, and running. Those sorts of activities will make you ready for the rugged trails of the trek.
Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?
Yes, a visa is necessary to visit Nepal for all tourists except Indian nationals. You can get a visa from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or an on-arrival visa from Kathmandu (TIA) Airport. For that, you will need a valid passport before 6 months, some passport-sized photos, and a visa fee.
How much is a Nepalese Visa fee?
The up-to-date visa fees (as of 6/6/2024) for a Nepalese visa is: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days. For Visa Extension: 3 USD per Day(minimum 15 days) 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
Which time is best for a Nepal tour?
The best times to visit Nepal are September to November and March to May. If you are not doing any high-altitude tours, you can visit Nepal all year round, including Monsoon and Winter.
What is Nepal best known for?
Nepal is known for multiple reasons. The country is geographically, culturally, architecturally, and religiously a gifted one. It is the birthplace of Buddha, home of Mt Everest and eight other world & highest peaks, the world best trekking trails, the land of brave Gurkhas, and more. Therefore, multiple reasons make Nepal popular across the globe.
The trip was well worth it! I was in Nepal last Autumn with the team of Shiva and Kiran, whom I knew from my colleagues. I was confused about where to go. But my expert friends, Shiva and Kiran, suggested I do their best-selling Nepal Panorama Tour. I'm glad they suggested it. I am not a hiking person, my body does not let me be. So I went on a tour of Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan. In Kathmandu, I saw a lot of historical and time-traveling sites. Pokhara was so much vivid by Fewa Lake; I enjoyed the boat riding there. And Chitwan was unimaginably full of nature. I saw rhinos, elephants, birds, crocodiles. I was expecting the Bengal Tiger, but luck did not favor me. Except for that, Chitwan treated me quite well. Overall, the trip felt so smooth and rewarding. I traveled around Nepal panoramically. Thanks!
Dr. M.H. ALHAMRAN
We had a great time with Shiva and his team, from being picked up from the airport to being dropped off there, everything was just perfect! We had "culture tour and a trip to Shaman Village" Hiking. Got to see many cultural sites around Kathmandu and was an incredible experience in monastery visiting monks. The program was great and fantastic as far as we wanted away from the tourist crowds, all accommodations were good. It’s really a great opportunity to explore Nepal as local.
The “TeamSabbatical” were very helpful and friendly as well. When we have a questions or a problem can find someone on the spot immediately to find a answer and solve it. We highly recommend the trip Meet the Monks with Boudhanath Stupa tour, and the Kathmandu Cultural tour together.
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