Everest View Trek is ideal for those with time constraints to go to Everest Base Camp, but don't wanna miss out the experience of trekking to beautiful Khumbu region. During this Everest Panorama Trek, you will be rewarded with an exceptionally beautiful view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt Thamserku, Mt. Amadablam etc. Apart from that, you will get the opportunity to understand Sherpa Culture, their lifestyle and tradition more closely. This 9 days of trekking lets you explore the Sagarmatha National Park. This park gives you an amazing opportunity to explore wildlife in their natural habitat, many of the rare floras and faunas.
Everest View trekking journey starts as you fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. You will get mesmerizing bird’s eye view of the landscapes covered in green forests, waterfalls and rivers. You will get the first glimpse of the Himalayas. Starting from Lukla, the trekking trail follows the bank of Dudh Koshi river covered with rhododendron and oak forests. It is an easy Everest view trek that lets you experience almost everything Khumbu region has to offer you. Even though you won't go to Everest Base Camp itself, the journey to Tengboche is not less thrilling and adventurous. Everest panorama trek provides you with a splendid view of the majestic mountain at every step. The sunrise and sunset over the Himalayas is the mesmerizing view to behold. Tengboche monastery which is one of the major highlights of the journey. It is an opportunity to learn more about the history of Buddhism in the Sherpa Community and enjoy the picturesque view of the surrounding. During the Everest view trekking journey, our professional guides will provide you with all the information you need to know. Our team will make sure you will get the best experience possible.
EVEREST VIEW TREK HIGHLIGHTS
- Thrilling plane flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
- Breathtaking views of mountains like Tawache, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and Thamserku
- Mesmerizing view of sunrise and sunset over the Himalayas
- Trek inside the natural heritage site of Sagarmatha National Park
- Visit Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Everest region
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu, the city of temples showcasing a blend of different culture and tradition and home to various world heritage sites
- Explore the Sherpa villages, their tradition and culture
What to Expect:
1. Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
You will have to fly to Lukla from Kathmandu to pursue your Everest View Trek. During this almost 40 minutes of flight, you will get an exceptional bird’s eye view of the landscapes and the Himalayan range. You can see the landscapes covered in lush forests, rivers, waterfalls. Just before landing at Lukla, you will get the first glimpse of Sherpa settlement dwelling in the serenity of Buddhism. Kathmandu-Lukla flight is one of the major attractions of Everest panorama trek. However, weather conditions in the Himalayas are unpredictable. The flight might get delayed in case of bad weather. So you need to get yourself prepared for that.
2. Food and Accommodation
Food and accommodation are aspects to be considered during the Everest region trekking. While in the city, you will stay in 3-star hotels with the breakfast and bed facility. You will be provided with only breakfast as we let you explore a plethora of dishes available in Kathmandu. During the trek, you will stay in teahouses run by Sherpas. You will be provided with the basic accommodation. They may lack luxury in higher altitudes, but their warm hospitality is always heartwarming. Normally, foods such as pasta, noodles, potatoes, vegetables, cereals, eggs, rice soup, Dal Bhaat, fried rice etc are available during the trek. You might encounter cheese factories along the way, where you can try delicious Yak cheese.
3. The Sherpas, tradition, and culture
In this short Everest trek, you will get the close exposure of Sherpas, their culture and tradition. Sherpa community is considered to be isolated communities of Nepal. Their rich culture and tradition, heavily influenced by Tibetan culture are worth exploring. You can find many monasteries, gompas and Kanis along the way. While you stay in tea houses, you will get plenty of opportunities to learn about the Sherpas. Apart from that, you will have sherpas as an assistant in our team, who will let you know more about their lifestyles.
4. Sagarmatha National Park
Sagarmatha National Park is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites of Nepal. You will be spending most of the time in Sagarmatha Park. It is dominated by glaciers, deep valleys, mountains (many of them are of elevation more than 7000 m including Mt. Everest). You will be rewarded with thrilling views throughout the journey. Apart from that, the park is the habitat of some rare species such as snow leopard lesser panda etc. Sherpa communities reside in the headquarters of the park. Hence it is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of nature, culture and explore floras and faunas.
5. Glorious views of Himalayas and Landscapes
The main goal of our 9 days Everest View Trek is to enjoy the glorious view of the Himalayas at its best. Since the start of our journey from Kathmandu to Lukla, you will get the majestic view of the Himalayas. The higher you go, the closer and more beautiful mountains look. The view of sunrise and sunset over the Himalayas are mesmerizing to behold. Apart from that, you get to enjoy the beautiful landscapes covered in greeneries. At the lower region, you will have the beautiful view of lush forests, rivers and waterfalls.
6. Tengboche Monastery
Tengboche Monastery is one of the most famous Monasteries in Nepal. Situated at the ridge above the Khunde, it is a leading Buddhist Monastery of the Khumbu region. The view of Mt. Ama Dablam in the backdrop gives the wonderful picturesque view of the Monastery. You will visit the monastery during your Everest View trek. Our professional guide will provide you with all the necessary information regarding history, culture and festivals of this monastery.
If you want to see Everest but you do not have enough time or can't walk for long days, we have Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. The helicopter will land at different places to explore the Everest region.