11 Days Everest Views Luxury Trek

  • Duration 11
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Difficult
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals Full Board Service
  • Accommodation Best Available at Mountain
  • Max. Altitude 3445 m (11302 ft)
  • Activity Sightseeing and Trekking
  • Group Type
  • Group Size 1-15(Customize your Trip on Request)
  • Best Season

11 Days Everest Views Luxury Trek Overview

Embark on an exhilarating 11-day Everest Panorama Trek, a less strenuous yet incredibly rewarding journey into the majestic Everest region. This adventure offers a fantastic opportunity to witness the world’s highest snow-capped peaks, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam, without undertaking the full Everest Base Camp ascent. Perfect for those with limited time or first-time trekkers in Nepal, this Everest hiking trip provides breathtaking mountain vistas and a deep dive into Sherpa culture.

Everest Panorama Trek Overview: An Introductory Everest Experience

The Everest Panorama Trek begins with a thrilling 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a tiny airstrip nestled amidst the mountains. Your trekking journey then unfolds, leading you through charming Sherpa villages adorned with prayer flags, culminating at the iconic Tengboche Monastery (3,860m / 12,664ft). This short and captivating trek creates the feeling of stepping into the popular myth of “Shangri-La,” as you’re surrounded by glistening snow peaks and rich local traditions.

Also known as the Tengboche trek, this introductory Everest hiking trip in Nepal serves as an excellent introduction to the Sherpa lifestyle, the serene country culture, and spectacular mountain views. While it doesn’t go all the way to Everest Base Camp, it offers magnificent close-up views of stunning Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest, from a comfortable lower elevation. It’s an ideal choice for travelers who don’t have enough time for a longer mountain expedition but still wish to experience the grandeur of Mount Everest firsthand.

Everest Panorama Trek: Trip Highlights & Features:

  • Duration: 11 Days
  • Destination: Nepal (Everest Region, Khumbu Valley)
  • Trip Grade: Adventurous (Moderate difficulty)
  • Max. Altitude: Reach Tengboche at 3,860 m (12,664 ft)
  • Activity: Scenic Flights, Cultural Sightseeing, High-Altitude Trekking
  • Group Size: 1-15 participants (Customize your private trip on request)
  • Best Season: Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May)
  • Adventurous Trekking with unparalleled panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam.
  • Hassle-free trip: Arrival to Departure services, including all permits and Lukla flights organized.
  • Responsible trekking: Commitment to sustainability, including 01 porter per 01 trekker policy.
  • All meals and accommodation on trek and hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Benefit from a medically trained trekking guide and crew support with a comprehensive first aid kit.
  • Access to Portable Altitude Chamber and Oxygen as a safety backup (provided by Mountain Expedition Nepal).
  • Trekking gear provided: Sleeping bag, down jacket, trek duffle bag.
  • Explore with local experts to witness and experience the Sherpa culture firsthand.
  • Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery.

Accommodation & Meals: Comfortable Stays & Authentic Tastes

We will provide comfortable accommodation in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu (as per itinerary) and authentic local hospitality in traditional teahouses during the trek (7 nights). All accommodations are based on a twin-shared basis. A single room supplement will be available upon request for an additional charge. While Mountain Expedition Nepal strives to organize rooms with private bathrooms where possible, teahouses in some higher elevations may have shared washing and toilet facilities. Single rooms are generally easy to find in Kathmandu and lower trekking trails, but can be difficult at higher altitudes.

For Meals, all standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) are provided during the trekking days. In Kathmandu, only breakfast is served, but a special welcome and farewell dinner are included to enhance your trip. Our menus offer a mix of authentic Nepalese cuisine and popular international dishes (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.), ensuring diverse and satisfying meal options.

Is the Everest Panorama Trek for Me? Fitness & Preparation

The Everest Panorama Trek is a moderate trek, suitable for passionate walkers who can comfortably walk at least 4-5 hours a day with a light rucksack. Trekkers need to be prepared physically and mentally, as some days might require walking 8 to 9 hours. Walking at higher altitudes is more physically demanding than at lower elevations; however, if you have good health with average physical fitness, a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, you can accomplish this trek successfully. We highly recommend starting a regular jogging and exercising regimen at least a month prior to the trek to enhance your strength and stability. While past hiking experience is preferred, no technical climbing skills are required. It is crucial to consult with your doctor before booking this trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, or blood diseases should inform EMEN Nepal prior to booking.

Best Time to Travel for Everest Panorama Trek

The ideal seasons for the Everest Panorama Trek are Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May). These periods offer stable weather, clear skies, and optimal conditions for high-altitude trekking and spectacular mountain views. If your travel plans fall outside these months, please contact us for customized trip arrangements.

Day to Day Itinerary
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Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. S/he will be displaying  signboard outside the airport terminal. You will then be received and transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at a Five Star Hotel. No meals included.

After breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start at 8:30 am in the morning. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. We take you to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where you will be able to observe Buddhist monks praying in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Boudhnath Stupa we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you will be able to see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. We also visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is a collection of pagoda and shikhara – style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the Lion gate, the Golden gate, the Palace of fifty-five windows, art galleries, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. Overnight at a Five Star Hotel. Breakfast included

After breakfast, you will be fetched by the guide at 8:30 in the morning for the tour around the ancient cities of Bhaktapur and Patan. The guide will first take you to the Patan Durbar Square. One of the best attraction here is the ancient royal palace of the Malla Kings of Lalitpur. There are various other temples such as Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple etc. After strolling around Patan, we will head towards Bhaktapur Durbar Sqaure. Bhaktapur was the capital of Nepal during the great Malla Kingdom. Bhaktapur has the best-preserved palace courtyards and old city center in Nepal and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artworks. You will be taken to the attraction sites such as Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairab Nath Temple, Dattatreya Temple. You will then be taken to a place called Telkot from where you will be taken for a short hike (approximately 2.5 hours) to a temple called Changu Narayan. Changu Narayan is an ancient Hindu temple situated on a high hilltop. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to be the oldest temple in the history of Nepal. The rest of your day in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area near your hotel. Overnight at a Five Star Hotel. Breakfast Included.

An early morning start takes us to Tribhuwan Domestic Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minutes scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla situated at 2804 meters. On arrival at the airport, our guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek up to Phakding (2,635m). It takes approximately 3 hours to reach Phakding by walk from Lukla. Overnight at Phakding. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home or Everest Summit Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

From Phakding to Namche is a 6 hours hike in total so we continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering the Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange services, internet cafes and bakeries. Namche is the biggest Sherpa settlement along the Everest trail. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home or Hotel Namche. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Today, we hike to the Everest View Hotel for a panoramic and spectacular view of the mountains. It takes about 2 hours to reach there, after 1 hour we start to see the mountains. On a hill overlooking Namche Bazaar is the Syangboche Airport, an unpaved airstrip which is not licensed for commercial operations and has a very few facilities. We will also be visiting this airport. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home or Hotel Namche. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

On this day, we descend down to Monjo passing through Sagarmatha National Park, waving goodbye to the highest mountain in the world. We cross many suspension bridges, and walk by Dudh Koshi River. The trek will take approximately 4 hours. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home or Everest Summit Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

From Manjo to Lukla is a walk down the hill of approximately 4 hours. We will finally reach Lukla from where we had started the trek. You will get the time to relive your memories of the beautiful place you recently visited and are now waving off to. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home or Everest Summit Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minutes Scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, you are met and transferred back to your starting hotel. Overnight at a Five Star Hotel. Breakfast included.

It’s also spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla, if you are interested in continuing to Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, and Kathmandu Shopping Tour. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. Overnight at a Five Star Hotel. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.

The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your flight departure from Nepal. Breakfast included.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a five-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (5 nights).
  • Yeti Mountain Home basis accommodation at trekking (5 nights).
  • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
  • Free T shirt, bag and Hat.
  • Official expenses.
  • Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
  • Day guided city tour
  • All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes

 

Cost Excludes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa – You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
  • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Price Includes’ section.
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
  • World heritage entrance Fees.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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