We're sure you are familiar with Mt Everest- the tallest mountain in the world. However, have you ever wondered what the Khumbu region, home to the glorious Mt.Everest, offers besides the Mt. Everest that drives everyone crazy? Well, to give a taste of the Everest region, we offer the ideal package for you. You may experience adventure and take in the stunning scenery of the Khumbu region by going on the Everest Panorama Trek.
Everest Panorama Trek is also widely known as Everest View Trek, which shortest, easiest, and most beginner-friendly trek in the Khumbu Region. To enjoy stunning Himalayan views, cultural exposure, and a moderate level of trekking effort in a shorter time than that of the Everest Base Camp trip, the Everest Panorama trip in Nepal is the right one. It is an amazing trek that one can go along with the trekker who has already done high-altitude hikes or a first-time trekker who has never even ventured into Base Camp. Its round-trip mileage is about 45 - 55 km (27 - 34 miles) for 8 - 10 days, starting and ending at Lukla. The trip can be done any time of the year, but the most preferred ones are Autumn and Spring. Stunning views of Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, other gigantic giants, and besides the Sherpa mores and some of the usual highlights, there are Tengboche Monastery and the Everest View Hotel.
Admire the grandeur of the almighty Everest without a hassle and exhilaration! Everest Panorama Trek lets you experience the complete joy of being close to the mountains of the Everest region in 9 days. Relish the beauty of the mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tawache, Mt. Ama Dablam, and many more from the Everest View Hotel (3880m | 12729 ft) in Namche. The close-up views of the same mountains from Tengboche would be more spectacular.
Visit a popular spiritual hub in Tengboche – Tengboche monastery, which is a vital religious center for the Sherpa and has the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It was established in 1916 by Lama Gulu, and it has been destroyed twice, once in an earthquake in 1934 and once in a roof fire in 1989, which shows the strength of the Sherpa people and how deeply they are rooted in their religion. The artistic monastery in such a peaceful and dramatic atmosphere will lift up your belief in God. Tengboche is also known for the Mani Rimdu festival (celebrated during November 5, 6, 7 of 2025), a colorful festival attended by mask dances by monks that depict the victory of Buddhism against the Bon religion.
With the gracious local Sherpas, with a blend of nature, creation, and beauty, the Everest Panorama Trek will be a wonderful journey to experience in the Everest region of Nepal.
The Everest Panorama View Trek is a mystical tour into the core of the Himalaya, and the right time is the best time to acclimatize for your trip in the Himalaya. What is the right time to go then?
Though this short trip can be conducted nearly throughout the year, the answer is easy: September to November and March to May!
These months are ideal as there are clear skies with moderate temperatures and lush natural scenery. The autumn skies are sharp and clear during these months, and the rhododendron forests are also in full blossom, making the sight a beautiful one of red and pink. During spring, the air is warmer, the snow has melted, and the hillsides are full of wildflowers, which brings a memorable hike.
However, we should not forget that the Himalayas have had some unpredictable weather. This is why we are here with reputable guides from the Index Adventure who understand the terrain well and the climatic conditions there.
This short journey in the Khumbu region will give you the Everest experience in a limited amount of time. Interesting right?
Our 9-day Everest Panorama Itinerary is perfect for those who want to visit the Everest region once in their life but want to avoid a longer trek. It is graded as an easy-to-moderate trek. The trail is well-maintained and offers relatively easy navigation, making it suitable for everyone, including beginner trekkers who are in good physical condition.
Even though the trails are easy to follow, as you hike up to an elevation of over 3,800 meters, there is a risk of altitude sickness. Hence, to avoid the sickness, it is very important to acclimate properly. Keeping your health as our top priority, Index Adventure has prepared the package with enough days to acclimate for you.
Everest Panorama Trek, a short yet scenic trek, costs between USD 850–1300 per person, depending on group size, itinerary, and services. Standard packages from Index Adventure include Lukla flights (Direct or via Rammechhap), trekking permits (government taxes and Tengboche fees), comfy tea house accommodation, meals, and experienced guide and porter services. Budget packages begin at approximately USD 850, in the middle range, these are between USD 900-1200, and ones with high-end lodges up to 1500+.
The exclusions most often cover international flights, visas, personal costs, and insurance. It has mesmerizing Himalayan scenery and the Sherpa culture, and is an ideal high-altitude Index Adventure program for the Everest Panorama package for both a first timer as well as seasoned trekkers.
If the Everest Panorama Itinerary doesn’t suit your needs, well, don’t agonize. We have got some more for you trekkers.
Firstly, the Mount Everest Base Camp Trek can also give you other trekking alternatives, as you have the option of hiking to the base of Mount Everest. The Everest Three Passes Trek also provides you with the chance of excursing in the pass, which allows you to be mesmerised by the natural quintessence of the pass.
Similar to the Everest Panorama Package, we have the Everest View Trek, completed in 5 days. Short in distance, full in memory and experience.
Do you want to do so, you can also choose the customizability of an itinerary. Whether a short trek to Everest for 5 days or 22 days to the Higher Pass, we are here to guide and make your trip once in a lifetime journey. Book your Trip for 2025 with Index Adventure.
Your adventure starts with an exciting flight over picturesque mountains when you leave the cosmopolitan Kathmandu and come to the small town of Lukla, where your trek will start. Then you will stroll through the dense forests, and you will get to a small village called Phakding. The trek moves on its course to the Namche Bazaar. You will spend an additional night here acclimatizing. This is the day when you will carry out an Everest View Hotel hike. When you proceed to tour this hotel, you will be welcomed with the panoramic mountain views there.
Continuing the trek, you will go through the Dudh Koshi river and head up to a village of people called Tengboche and see the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region- Tengboche Monastery.
You will now make your way back to Namche Bazar following the same route, and this time, as you descend, you will go through Khumjung village and will enjoy the panoramic landscape. Once you come down, you will return to Lukla and complete the Everest Panorama Trek with us by flight that leaves for Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, you will also rest and go sightseeing (on your own) or just spend the remaining days until you get back home.
Once you arrive in Kathmandu, our representative will receive you at the airport and help transfer you to your hotel. At the hotel, you can take some time to rest and freshen up. After you meet your guide, who will give you insight into your Panorama Everest Trek, check that you have all you need for the trek. You can make last-minute purchases at Thamel. In the evening, you can explore the bustling tourist hub in Thamel.
Prepare to enter the Khumbu region. Early in the morning, heading to the domestic airport to fly to Lukla. The flight will give you a bird's-eye perspective of the Himalayan landscapes and snow-capped peaks. After landing in Lukla, you will continue your journey to Phakding. The trail leading to Phakding is made of breathtaking scenery. Embrace the scenic beauty of Kongde Ri (6168 m) and Kusum Khangkaru (6367 m). You will spend your first night in the Everest region in Phakding amid high mountain peaks.
Today, you will trek to Namche Bazaar, the commercial hub of the Khumbu region. During your journey, you will hike across several Sherpa settlements along the Dudh Koshi River. After you have reached Monjo, you will enter the Sagarmatha National Park. You need a permit to enter the park, which your guide will manage for you.
You continue toward Namche Bazaar, where you will encounter rugged paths and the Tenzing Tenzing-Hillary suspension bridge, which is one of the tallest bridges in Nepal. Before reaching Namche, you will be greeted with streets lined with tiny chortens and prayer wheels. You can get a feel of the Sherpa culture and tradition as you immerse yourself in the ambiance of the high-altitude town.
You need to acclimate when you are traveling in a high-altitude region to allow your body to cope with the changing atmosphere. As a result, we have a day dedicated to acclimatization. However, there are still hiking and exploration possibilities. Today, you can visit the Sherpa museum and learn about the history of mountaineering in Nepal. A short hike to the Everest View Hotel is another activity you can get into for breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Head back to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stay.
After a day of acclimatization in Namche Bazaar, you continue your journey to Tengbouche. You make your way through Phuke Tenga. You will find an amazing view of Ama Dablam from this tiny community. As you further trek across the alpine jungle, you will reach Tengboche, the spiritual center of the Khumbu region.
Today is you will enjoy the morning view with Mt Ama Dablam, Mount Lhotse, including MT. Everest and visit Tengbouche monastery and have Breakfast, return back the same trail to Namche Bazaar. Here, we can experience the Sherpa culture and lifestyle. Along the way, we’ll see Chortens, Gumbas, colorful prayer flags, and enjoy tasty mountain food. We’ll return to Manjo Village to sleep for the night.
Morning Breakfast, we’ll hike back down to Lukla. We’ll cross the Dudh Koshi River again and walk through beautiful scenery with breathtaking mountain views, and arrive at Lukla Village
In the early morning, we’ll take a short walk to Lukla airport for our return flight to Kathmandu, enjoying the aerial views of the Khumbu region. Upon arrival at Kathmandu’s domestic terminal, we will transfer to your hotel, wrapping up a wonderful adventure at the Everest panorama trek.
Farewell from the Index Adventure family until next time. We will transfer to the International Airport before the scheduled flight.
Porter Service - US$130
Hiring a skilled porter in the Everest region at this rate will give the much-needed support to your whole trip. Each porter can carry up to 25 kg of equipment (mostly a duffel bag), allowing you to travel light and not worry about heavy baggage. When traveling with another person or friends, one porter has to be shared between two, effectively dividing the load to approximately 12.5 kg per person.
Kathmandu to Lukla Heli Flight - US$400 to US$500
Lukla serves as the starting gateway for treks in the Everest region. An option is a 45-minute helicopter flight out of Kathmandu, which is extremely picturesque and quick, but can cost around US$400 per seat on a shared flight. Every helicopter can hold a maximum of five passengers and a combined luggage weight of 450 kilograms.
Lukla to Kathmandu Helicopter Flight - US$400 to US$500
On the way back to KTM, after the completion of the trek, you are likely to take a helicopter ride between Lukla and Kathmandu, which will be a fast and comfortable 45-minute journey. It is 400 USD for a shared flight.
What should be on your packing list for trekking, in case you are going on an adventurous trekking tour to Nepal? Nepal boasts one of the most magnificent scenic views, spectacular mountains, and diverse cultures, making it a dream global trekking destination. Before trekking in Nepal, one needs to be well prepared because of the different terrains, weather conditions, and altitudes. In order to get the best out of your trekking visit, this ultimate packing guide of trekking in Nepal will cover all that is essential: a list of items you could carry with you, clothes, supporting trekking gear, hygiene, documents, etc.
Preparing to go trekking in Nepal can be very overwhelming, but with the right gear and equipment, you should be in a position to withstand anything that the path presents to you. This list is designed for popular treks, including Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, and Langtang Valley, among others. The list can be adjusted depending on the trek's difficulty and season. This latest and updated travel checklist to pack smart—and trek with confidence.
In the trekking, there are thousands of trekkers using costly fashion equipment, and they use outdoor fashion, but we advise you to be ready with hiking equipment that is comfy and sturdy.
Yes, since it is a trek, there is a hot shower along the way. Within our package, there will be a hot shower on a complimentary basis at three locations i.e., Lukla, Phakding, and Namche. At other locations, it will be priced approximately NPR 300-500 per hot shower, depending on location.
Credit/debit cards are useful only in a few areas, such as Namche Bazaar, but not beyond that. Please note, it is easier if transactions are made using cash, but be warned, they will not take foreign currency; only local currencies are accepted.
Our trek packages include three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), so we do not spend much on food. But you will have to consider around NPR 2500-3000 per day on water, snacks, and extras.
Tap water may appear not to be fully safe to drink, and we should preferably not drink it without purifying it using the tablets. There is also the option to purchase bottled or boiled water at teahouses at prices of NPR 200-700 per liter. Our package does not include drinking water.
Also, in case you carry any kind of dietary restrictions, there is no issue at all on the Everest Base Camp Trek; vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free meals on the menu. In case you have special dietary needs, you should tell your guide in advance, and he can in turn advise the cook of the teahouse who will prepare your meals to your pleasure.
All types of food can be found on the trail, from local Nepalese and Sherpa cuisine to international cuisine. There are even freshly baked cakes, muffins and other baked snacks.
You are also able to buy an Air Link Card and Everest Link (not in use for now), which is rather popular in the Everest region as it offers a fast and stable connection to the internet.
There are different means of accessing the internet. In case you have bought a SIM card, you may use data to go online. Nonetheless, the connection between the network and communicating or accessing the internet will not always be excellent. The connection can become weak as you go up in altitude. The teahouse may be able to provide Wi-Fi service, but charges will most likely be incurred.
Most often, prior to departure, our guides always remind trekkers to visit the toilet to prevent the urge to do so on the trail. Besides, you will find a few houses along the path, which will allow you to use their washrooms. However, in case of an emergency and lacking houses around the place then you will be forced to do it in the wild!
On the Everest trail, there are western flushing-style toilets, plus squat-down toilets. Nonetheless, in winter, as you ascend the trail, we recommend you use the squat-down toilets in place of the sit-down toilets. This is due to the fact that high up it becomes colder and water freezes, hence it becomes hard to flush the toilet. That is why we recommend that you make sure the water is actually functioning optimally before using the toilets.
The Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is approximately 130 kilometers (80 miles) round trip, covering the journey from Lukla (the gateway airport) to EBC and back. The actual distance walked each day varies, averaging 10-15 kilometers (6-9 miles) depending on the itinerary and acclimatization days.
In the course of the trek, you will stay in the teahouses/guesthouses. The rooms at teahouses are tidy and clean, having twin beds available to accommodate two trekkers; the beds are placed on a mattress, a bed sheet, a pillow, and a blanket. There are three stops where there are their own bathrooms, namely, Lukla, Phakding and Namche.
In order to make an Everest Base Camp Trek, you should have a valid passport, a tourist Visa, two passport-size photographs for obtaining the trekking permits and travel insurance, which is very essential.
At the airport, we will have one of our representatives who will welcome you. He will have in his possession the Index Adventure name plate on which your name goes. He will drive you to your hotel and assist you to do checks. In addition, our airport representative will visit you at your hotel about three hours prior to the time you are supposed to leave. He will take you to the airport for your flight back home
It is possible to obtain a Visa on Arrival at the airport upon entering Nepal by plane. It is fast and quick, and queues could be present during high season. Alternatively, you can acquire a visa at the Nepal embassy in your homeland, though remember you have a six-month window ahead to travel after it is issued to you.
The citizens of some countries might also require a consulate Visa. In case you are entering via India or Tibet, then you are also able to obtain your visa at the port of entry.
If you are an ideal traveler who is physically fit, likes hiking in beautiful natural scenery, and is not scared of the trekking experience in high altitude, the Everest Base Camp Trek is just your thing. It is perfect when you want a challenging combination of physical activity, breathtaking scenery, and an informative cultural exploration, as well as taking care of you as you safely trek through the Himalayas.
The most recommended time of the year to make the Everest Base Camp Trek is during the spring, which is between March and May. The trek can be done all year round, come to think of it, but the Nepal mountains are said to have changing weather.
September to November (Autumn) is also a good time to come, especially if you cannot come in the spring. You will find wildlife, flowers that blossom, and blue skies. Whatever time of the year you wish to trek, it is going to be an experience to remember.
One does not need hiking experience on the trip. The ability to walk and traverse moderately steep hills should be possible to enable you to follow the guides. The Index Adventure will monitor you, and you all go at a plodding pace together along the trail.
Worried about whether you are fit enough to keep pace on the EBC hike in Nepal, it is advisable to engage in different cardiovascular exercises, such as walking, jogging, and swimming, to be steady on the trek. It will not be news to most people that the air at higher altitudes is thin, and one might have a hard time catching their breath unless they are prepared to face the altitude.
Getting lots of rest, hydration, and being in good physical shape before heading out on the hikes can also go a long way. The quicker you adapt to the environment, the quicker you will adjust accordingly. The primary objective is to maintain your body power throughout extended sessions to maintain a consistent speed.
