EVEREST PANORAMA TREK (10 NIGHTS/11 DAYS) KATHMANDU LUKLA NAMCHE BAZAR TENGBOCHE Namaste & Welcome to Nepal Nepal is a small landlocked country with a diversity of natural and cultural wealth you will find in few places on earth. The land rises abruptly from the sweltering Terai plains in the south at 60 meters above sea level to the freezing heights of the Himalayan in the north well above 8000 meters culminating in the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8848 meters - with lush sub-tropical forests, green hills and valleys in between - within a distance of a mere 200 km. Everest panorama Trek, although relatively easy compared to some of other treks, takes you up high along trails to Tengboche Monastery (3850m). This is a short trek but very scenic trek offers really superb view of the world s highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, AmaDablam and other many snowy peaks. This trek is designed to those who do not have ample time to trek all the way to the Everest Base Camp but would love to get away from the road and follow the dramatic mountain trails. Those who would like to get up close to native Sherpa people and their Buddhist culture, get up close view of snowcapped mountains, Buddhist monasteries, snow-capped peaks and varieties of floras and faunas. Also for those who would like to live up a glory of having been to the one of the world famous trekking trail. 1 P a g e
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (-/-/-) Arrive in Kathmandu. The small, mountain-sheltered Kathmandu valley is the historical center of Nepal. This capital city of the country awakens with prayer, the tinkling of the bells and chanting. This city has long been a cultural and racial melting pot, with people coming from all part of the country. Famous for its sacred temples, biggest Stupas and stunning Newari architecture it is the place never to be missed by cultural enthusiasts. Meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Our representative will collect copy of your passport to apply for necessary trek permit and provide trek briefing. Rest of the day is free. Day 02: Full day tour in Kathmandu (Breakfast/-/-) After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, SwoyambhunathStupa. Kathmandu Durbar Square in front of the old royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom is one of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Several buildings in the Square collapsed due to a major earthquakee on 25 April 2015, Durbar Square was surrounded with spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries. Still the visitors will get a chance to glimpse the local market around the square and many street hawkers around the Durbar Square area. Although many of the temples in the square have been destroyed there remains attractions such as Basantapur tower which is (partially destroyed, it is repairable), Shiva Parvati temple (mild damage), GaddiBaithak erected in 1908 (partially damaged and repairable) Earthquake surviving temples in Kathmandu Durbar Square (Kumari House, Bimaheshwor Temple, KabindradpurSattal, House of the Priest, KalBhairab, Kabindra, Mahhendreshwar Temple, Taleju Temple, Vishnu &Indraha Temples and Jagannath Temple) At the southern end of Durbar Square is one of the most curious attractions in Nepal which has not been affected by the earthquake, the KumariChok. This gilded cage contains the Raj Kumari, a girl chosen through an ancient and mystical selection process to become the human incarnation of the Hindu mother goddess, Durga. She is worshiped during religious festivals and makes public appearances at other times for a fee paid to her guards. 2 P a g e
Afternoon, tour of SwoyambhunathStupa Perched atop a hill on the western edge of the Kathmandu Valley, the ancient SwayambunathStupa (known to tourists as the Monkey Temple) is Kathmandu's most important Buddhist shrine. The sleepy, all-seeing Buddha eyes that stare out from the top have become the quintessential symbol of Nepal. The earthquake has untouched the main dome of SwoyambhunathStupa, however the temples around have been destroyed and the restoration has already begun. Day 03: Fly to Lukla and start trek to Phakding (2,800m/3.5 hrs walk) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Early morning, transfer to the domestic airport in Kathmandu and fly to Lukla. Lukla provides a variety of shops and lodges catering to tourists and trekkers, providing western-style meals and trail supplies. The trail from Lukla descends steeply to ThadoKhola, crossing in on local suspension bridge. Meet your first Yaks, wonderful Shaggy beasts that create lumbering mobile roadblocks on the trail. Trail passes through Ghat (2530m) on the bank of DudhKoshiriver and climbs to Phakding. Dinner and overnight at local lodge/ /tea house in Phakding. Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/6 hrs walk) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) The trail from Phakding passes through number of waterfalls. Get a wonderful peak of Thamserku(6,618m). Passing through Benkar, Monjo and Jorsale crossing the entrance of Everest National park. The trail crosses the DudhKoshu on a suspension bridge that is at the dizzying height above the river. After a long climb up there is a view of Mt. Everest peeking over the ridge of Nuptse. The trail will climbs steeply through pine forest reaching the main street of Namche Bazaar which is the administrative center of Khumbu region. Dinner and overnight at local lodge/ /tea house in Namche Bazaar. Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Acclimatization is important before proceeding to higher altitude. We will spend the day taking hike to Thami or just by relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar. Historically Namche Bazaar was a staging point for expeditions over the Nagpa LA into Tibet with loads of manufacturing goods from India. Dinner and overnight at local lodge/ /tea house in Namche Bazaar. 3 P a g e
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/6 hrs walk) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) The route from Namche to Tengboche is direct, reasonably level. We may get a glimpse of Himalayan Thar on the hillside below the trail early morning. We will pass through several Gompas, schools along our trail till we reach Khumjung. From Khumjung trail goes eastwards down the valley, continuously passing picturesque mani walls and chortens. We will get an excellent view of Mount Everest and Mount AmaDablam along. Finally we reach PunkiThanga, a small settlement with several water-driven prayer wheels on the bank of DudhKoshi. It is now two-hour climb from PunkiThanga to Tengboche making gradual ascent through forest to the Tengboche monastery. The view from this spot is simply mind blowing!!! May be one of the magnificent views in the world!! It is an inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea house in Tengboche. Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Khumjung (3,790m/5 hrs walk) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) The route descends sharply to the DudhKoshiriver and then ascends to Mongdanda. Follow the slopes of Khumbila towards the hidden valley of Khumjung. Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea house in Khumjung. Day 08: Trek from Khumjung to Monjo (2,653m/5 hrs) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Today descend to the small Sherpa settlement of Monjo. Dinner and overnight at a local lodge/tea house at Monjo. Day 09: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2,800m/5 hrs walk) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) This is your last day of the trek as you arrive Lukla, the descend is bit rough to the knees, but warmer climate offers an opportunity to finally shed down-filled jackets and woolen jumpers. Dinner and overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Lukla. 4 P a g e
Day 10: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Evening, farewell dinner with cultural shows (Breakfast/-/Dinner) Early morning, transfer to the domestic airport in Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free. Evening, dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant with cultural shows. Do not miss to enjoy an authentic Nepali dinner with cultural dinners once you are here in Kathmandu. This is one of the wonderful experiences to taste typical Nepali food which we call "Dal Baht" with lentils. You will be surprised with the variety of Nepalese dishes that will keep on coming. This evening, your taste buds will be engaged with delicious food and your eyes and ears will be entertained by unique and beautiful Nepali traditional music. You will indeed admire the live folk dance with their traditional musical instruments. The evening will end, but the memory of this evening will last for a long time. Day 11: Departure Transfer (Breakfast/-/-) Free till departure. Transfer to the airport at time to connect your onward flight and return with wonderful experiences. <<END OF PROGRAM>> 5 P a g e