Trip Facts

Duration

9 Days

Trip Grade

Easy

Country

Nepal

Maximum Altitude

3,850 m

Group Size

4-12

Starts

Lukla

Ends

Lukla

Activities

Trekking

Best Time

Spring, Autumn

Highlights

  • Perfect short trek for families, beginners, or anyone who wants Everest views without long high-altitude days.
  • Scenic flight to Lukla — the iconic gateway to Everest.
  • Walk through Sherpa villages, pine forests, waterfalls, and peaceful trails.
  • Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, one of the most spiritual places in the Khumbu.
  • Enjoy wide views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and many other peaks.
  • Experience traditional Sherpa lifestyle, culture, and monastery rituals.
  • A relaxing, lower-altitude alternative to Everest Base Camp with fewer challenges.
  • Guided by experienced, caring mountain leaders who explain everything in a simple, easy-to-understand way.

Overview

The Everest Panorama Trek is designed for people who want to see the beauty of the Everest region but prefer a shorter, easier journey. Instead of walking all the way to Everest Base Camp, this route gently leads you through the Khumbu Valley up to Tengboche the perfect view point for Everest and Ama Dablam.

This trek is ideal for beginners, students, families, seniors, or anyone who wants the Everest experience without the extra-long days and high altitudes. You still enjoy the same warm Sherpa hospitality, the same mountain charm, and the same peaceful trails filled with prayer flags, fluttering mani stones, and Himalayan wildlife.

Unlike the longer Everest treks, the Panorama Trek gives you more time to enjoy the scenery, relax in tea houses, talk to locals, and soak in the environment without rushing. Because the altitude is lower, your body adjusts easily, and the walking feels natural and enjoyable.

Competitor blogs highlight how this trek is “perfect for first-timers,” “ideal for families,” and offers “spectacular views in a short time,” and this package includes all of those elements while making it simpler and more engaging for readers.

If you want a beautiful experience that gives you Everest views without extreme effort, the Everest Panorama Trek is an excellent choice.

Itinerary

Once you land in Kathmandu, our team welcomes you and takes you to your hotel. Later in the day, your trekking guide will brief you about the route, gear checks, and safety basics. You can explore Thamel in the evening — a lively area filled with cafés, souvenir shops, and colorful streets.

Early morning, you take a scenic flight to Lukla. The airport sits between green hills and mountain views, making the whole experience unforgettable. After meeting the porters, you start an easy walk downhill through small Sherpa villages and follow the Dudh Koshi River until you reach Phakding. It’s a gentle introduction to trekking in the Everest region.

Today’s trail leads through forests, suspension bridges, and peaceful riversides. You enter Sagarmatha National Park, show your permits, and continue into thicker forests. The final uphill climb to Namche Bazaar takes effort, but the colorful Sherpa town waiting at the top makes it worth it. Namche is full of bakeries, gear shops, and viewpoints.

You stay in Namche for altitude adjustment. But acclimatization doesn’t mean staying still — your guide leads you to the Everest View Hotel, where you can see Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam lined up in the distance. After returning, you can visit the Sherpa Museum, explore the village, or simply relax in a café enjoying warm apple pie.

After breakfast, the trail stays mostly flat at first, with amazing views of Ama Dablam guiding your way. Eventually you descend to a river bridge, then follow a steady uphill path to Tengboche. Tengboche Monastery sits on an open ridge surrounded by mountains, making it feel peaceful and spiritual. In the evening, you can attend a prayer ceremony inside the monastery.

You walk downhill from Tengboche through forests filled with birds, pine trees, and sometimes wild musk deer. The scenery feels totally different when walking in the opposite direction. Once you reach Namche Bazaar again, you can enjoy a warm shower, rest in a cozy tea house, or walk around the lively village.

Your final trekking day brings you back through familiar bridges, small settlements, and local tea shops. You greet the friendly faces you met earlier in the week and gradually reach Lukla. This is where you celebrate the completion of your trek with your guide and porters.

A short flight brings you back from Lukla to Kathmandu. You return to your hotel and can spend the rest of the day relaxing, shopping, resting, or exploring more of the city’s heritage sites.

We transfer you to the airport for your flight home. You leave Nepal with beautiful memories, peaceful mountain views, and a heart full of Himalayan stories.

Cost Details

Included

  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu)
  • Professional, licensed English-speaking guide
  • Porter service
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • All meals during the trek
  • Trekking permits & National Park fees
  • Airport transfers
  • First aid kit and safety support
  • Sleeping bag & down jacket (returnable)

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (drinks, snacks, showers)
  • Lunch/dinner in Kathmandu
  • Tips for guide and porters
  • Any optional tours in Kathmandu

Useful Information

The Everest Panorama Trek is perfect for people who want comfort, shorter walking days, and lower altitudes. Since the trail goes only up to Tengboche, altitude sickness is less likely, and your body adjusts naturally. This makes it suitable for families with kids, beginners, and older travelers who want to enjoy mountain scenery at an easier pace.

Weather in the Everest region can change quickly, but mornings are usually clear. The best seasons for this trek are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) when the skies stay clear and temperatures are comfortable. Winter is also possible, but nights can get cold, while monsoon months bring heavy rain and cloud cover.

Tea houses along the route offer warm meals and cozy rooms. Most meals include dal bhat, soups, noodles, pancakes, tea, and other snacks. The rooms are simple but comfortable enough for a pleasant Himalayan stay. Namche Bazaar has the most facilities, including Wi-Fi, bakeries, and shops, while Phakding and Tengboche offer a more peaceful village atmosphere.

Your safety is our top priority. Our guides are trained in altitude awareness, navigation, and emergency response. They will monitor your health daily, guide you on proper pacing, and help you understand the local culture and landscapes. This trek has no technical sections, so you just need comfortable walking shoes and basic fitness.

Packing the right clothing is important. Layering helps you stay warm, especially in the mornings and evenings. A fleece, down jacket, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen are essential because the mountain sun can be strong. We help you with a complete packing list before your trek begins, so you don’t miss anything.

FAQs

Yes, it is one of the easiest and most enjoyable treks in the Everest region, perfect for beginners.

Yes! You can see Everest from Namche, the Everest View Hotel, and Tengboche.

Most days involve 4–6 hours of walking on comfortable trails.

No, the highest point is Tengboche (around 3,860m), which makes altitude easier to manage.

Spring and autumn offer the clearest views and best weather.