Sagarmatha View Trek

The Everest Panaroma Trek is a good alternative if you want be in the Everest region in a shorter time period. During the trek you will get the view of world’s highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse (8,516m), Peak 38 (7,590m), Island Peak (6,189m), Thamserku (6,623m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Khangteka and Khumbila.

The trek start with a very exciting flight from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to the Tenzing Hillary airport in Lukla, then an uphill trek to a beautiful Sherpa settlement and the trading capital of the Khumbu region called Namche Bazar. The Tengboche Monestry (3850m) is famous because it's the biggest one on the Khumbu region, it's the main attraction for the Buddhist people and the followers from all over the world.

Trekking to this part of the Everest region gives you a chance to witness the lifestyle of the Sherpa people, observe the amazing and unique flora and fauna that the national park has to offer, and visit huge monasteries and museums whose existence goes very far behind the time period. The best time for this trek is at the beginning of September to October/ November and March to April/May.

Highlights

Explore the beautiful city of Kathmandu and immerse yourself in the Nepali culture
Visit Namche Bazar, the trading capital of the Khumbu region
Take a side trip to the Sherpa village of Khumjung
Get the view of world’s highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse (8,516m), Peak 38 (7,590m), Island Peak (6,189m), Thamserku (6,623m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Khangteka and Khumbila.
Move yourself to the highest point of the world in a short time period

Itinerary

Day 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu, hotel transfer and trip briefing

Day 02 – Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m) ** and trek to Phakding (2660m)

Day 03 – Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3535m)

Day 04 – Acclimatization day in Namche Bazar

Day 05 – Trek from Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3880m)

Day 06 – Trek back to Namche Bazar (3535m)

Day 07 – Trek back to Lukla (2800m)

Day 08 – Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1350m)

Day 09 – Departure for your onward flight

** For a walk in the Everest region it is necessary to take a flight to Lukla. Because of the small airport it is really important that the weather is good enough to fly. Only it happens more than once that the flights are canceled. You wait at the airport, some flights go and there may be a moment that cancels the rest of the flights. If you book a trekking with visionadventurenepal you will be determined how to act in this situation. There are a few options.

- You can decide to take a helicopter to Lukla and start your trek. The cost of a helicopter is about 2500 dollars and it can carry 5 to 6 people. If you choose this option, you will also be allowed to decide after how many days you want to take a helicopter when canceling the flight.

- You can decide to drive with a jeep to Salliry. It's 396 km away from Kathmandu and it takes 10 hours to drive with the jeep. The cost of a jeep is 200 dollar and it can carry 4 - 5 people. From Salliry you have to walk till Lukla, before you can start with your regular trek. Salliry to Lukla by walking takes 3 days. Also for this option you decided in the front after how many days you want to go for this option.

For both options takes into account the extra days that the salary for the guide and / or porter must be paid.
Off course visionadventurenepal is always open to deviate from your decision, if this can also be planned.

Price and Cost Details

Ask for cost per person

Minimum 2 person in the group

Cost Includes:

Airport pickup and drop off
Two nights 2-3 star hotel in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis
Round trip domestic airfares (KTM-Lukla-KTM) and airport taxes. Helicopter is an option If the weather is not good to fly to lukla.
Conservation/national park fees and all government taxes
All required trekking permits (Trekkers' Information Management System card)
All meals during trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner) Menu available
All accommodations during the trek (twin sharing basis with common toilet)
Government-licensed and experienced English-speaking trekking guide
Salary of staff (guide and porter)
Porters to carry luggage on 1:2 ratio (max. of 20 kg) minimal 2 person in the group
Insurance for staff during trekking period (porter and guide)

Cost Excludes:

International airfare and travel tax
Nepal entry visa fee (Tourist visas are issued upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Fee is 40 USD for 30 days stay)
Entrance fees for private museums, monasteries, sideshows etc.
Fly with the helikopter to Luka/ using jeep if there is no regular flight
Personal donations for schools, monasteries, churches, etc.
Medical/personal travel insurance (must cover emergency evacuation cost)
Personal trekking gear
All meals and beverages in Kathmandu
All beverages during trek (mineral water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, etc.)
Dessert, snacks and dry food during trek
Personal expenses such as hot shower, telephone calls, laundry, wifi and battery charging
Tips for guide and porter (expected by staff)