Everest Panorama Trek
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers are provided. KELand Only package services begin with the evening meal.
Day 2: An early start for the dramatic flight through the mountains to Lukla. After lunch we have a short trek to our first night's halt at Phakding (2610m). Lodge.
Day 3: Following the Dudh Kosi valley upstream we cross and re-cross the river before making a final steep climb to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar (3440m). Lodge
Day 4: A rest day at Namche for acclimatisation. There is the option of a day hike to the Sherpa Museum of Culture above Namche and to the nearby viewpoint for Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Lodge.
Day 5: We leave Namche turning first into the Nangpo Tsangpo Valley before climbing up to the airstrip at Syangboche. Climbing up above the airstrip we cross a col to reach the Sherpa Villages of Kunde and Kumjung. After exploring these villages we descend to Kangjuma and our overnight lodge.
Day 6: We continue our trek now following the Imja Khola (river) to reach Thyangboche located on a ridge below the impressive north ridge of Kang Taiga (6685m). Lodge (3860m).
Day 7: Rest day at Tyangboche. Options include a day hike to Pangboche, the highest permanent settlement in the valley. We will also visit Nepal's most famous monastery. Lodge.
Day 8: We return to Namche and descend to the tiny hamlet of Monjo situated at the entrance of the Sagamatha National Park. Lodge (2835m).
Day 9: We complete our trek descending first to Phakding before a final short climb to Lukla. No doubt tonight we shall have a party to say goodbye to new Sherpa friends. Lodge.
Day 10: An early start for the morning flight back to Kathmandu. We check into our hotel and after lunch the afternoon is free for sightseeing and shopping. Hotel.
Day 11: After breakfast we have a guided tour of Kathmandu, were we will visit several of the major sights and attractions of the city. Free afternoon. Hotel.
Day 12: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
