CULTURAL AND SCENIC JOURNEY TO THE BEAUTIFUL VIEWPOINT AT THYANGBOCHE IN THE SHADE OF EVEREST
Everest Panorama Trekking, a most rewarding adventure of over a week duration, where all types of people can join in this wonderful trek around high and beautiful Khumbu valley. A fascinating walks with daily panorama of high snow clad peaks in the shade of local culture and lovely Sherpa villages of immense interest, Sherpa the High Lander people of Everest and high Khumbu region.
An interesting walks that leads you into pristine woodland of tall rhododendron (national flower of Nepal), magnolia-oaks-pines-birch and fir tree lines, during flowering time it will make magnificent place to walk into natural garden with riots of colors from wild-flowers in full bloom.
Thyangboche Monastery and Everest Panorama Trekking after a short scenic flight from Kathmandu to land at Lukla airstrip, and the following a gentle trail downhill to reach Dudh Kosi River.
Walking upstream following the river past nice village of Phakding-Monjo to enter Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepalese) which is listed as world heritage sites, then heading high to reach at famous Namche Bazaar where colorful and busy Saturday Market takes place once a week.
A great place for rest and acclimatization with grand views of Everest-Amadablam and other adjoining peaks, from here walks takes you to sleepy village at Thame, where few trekkers often venture around this remote part of Khumbu, here visit village oldest monastery of great interest with fabulous views of Kongde and Pachermo peaks.
With lovely times around tranquil areas of Thame, where walk leads towards near Namche and higher to reach Khunde and Khumjung villages, located on a glacial valley beneath holy peaks Khumbila (patron god of Khumbu Sherpa).
Here with enjoyable times visiting the only hospital of Khumbu in Khunde with tour of old Khumjung monastery, and then heading much higher to reach at beautiful Thyangboche Monastery.
The highest spot of the adventure above 3,867 m high surrounded by high mountains with views of Mt. Everest, majestic Amadablam and panorama of peaks that surrounds this lovely spot of Thyangboche, and visit of impressive colorful monastery.
Return walk back to Lukla on easy downhill route to conclude this great journey Thyangboche Monastery and Everest Panorama Trekking with a flight back to Kathmandu.
Everest Panorama Trekking- 12 Days Altitude and Distance Coverage
Day | Activity | Altitude (m/ft) | Distance (km/miles) | Duration (hours) | Elevation Gain/Loss |
01 | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Briefing and welcome dinner with folk culture program. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | - | ~30 min drive | - |
02 | Full day in Kathmandu with half-day sightseeing tour at places of interest. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | - | ~4-5 hrs sightseeing | - |
03 | Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding. | 2,860 m / 9,383 ft | ~7 km / 4.3 miles | ~4 hrs walk | -190 m / -623 ft |
04 | Trek to Namche Bazaar. | 3,440 m / 11,286 ft | ~11 km / 6.8 miles | ~6 hrs walk | +800 m / +2,625 ft |
05 | Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar with optional local excursions. | 3,440 m / 11,286 ft | ~3-5 km / 2-3 miles (hike) | Flexible | ~+300 m / +984 ft (optional) |
06 | Trek to Thame village. | 3,800 m / 12,467 ft | ~8 km / 5 miles | ~5 hrs walk | +438 m / +1,437 ft |
07 | Trek to Khumjung via Khunde village. | 3,790 m / 12,430 ft 3,840 m / 12,600 ft | ~10 km / 6.2 miles | ~5 hrs walk | -225 m / -738 ft |
08 | Trek to Thyangboche Monastery. | 3,867 m / 12,687 ft | ~9 km / 5.6 miles | ~5 hrs walk | +214 m / +702 ft |
09 | Trek to Monjo. | 2,835 m / 9,301 ft | ~15 km / 9.3 miles | ~5 hrs walk | -1,037 m / -3,403 ft |
10 | Trek to Lukla. | 2,860 m / 9,383 ft | ~18 km / 11.2 miles | ~4 hrs walk | No net elevation change |
11 | Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | - | ~35 min flight | -1,480 m / -4,856 ft |
12 | Final international departure from Nepal. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | - | ~30 min drive | - |
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