Nepal · Trekking

10-Day Everest Panorama Lodge Trek in Nepal with Tengboche Monastery

10 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Follow the stone steps leading up through beautiful Sherpa villages
02 Catch a glimpse of Mt. Everest and the picturesque peak of Ama Dablam
03 Explore great day hikes from Namche, a village perched high in the Himalayas
04 Visit Tengboche, home to one of the region's most famous monasteries

Experience the adventure of a lifetime in Nepal on this immersive 10-day trek through the Everest region. Begin with a warm welcome in Kathmandu before flying to Lukla and trekking through beautiful Sherpa villages to Phakding and Namche Bazaar. Acclimatize in the Khumbu region, take in views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, and other Himalayan peaks, and visit Tengboche Monastery, one of the region's most famous monasteries. Continue to Khumjung and Monjo before returning to Lukla, then fly back to Kathmandu for a farewell dinner.

Acclimatize in the Khumbu region, take in views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, and other Himalayan peaks, and visit Tengboche Monastery, one of the region's most famous monasteries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Sagarmatha National Park, Monjo, Khumjung

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Welcome to Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will be there to welcome you and take you to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Receive a brief regarding the trek, as well as an opportunity to ask your guide any questions about the upcoming adventure.

Day 02

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

The day starts with an early morning flight from Kathmandu to the tiny airstrip of Lukla. The scenic flight lasts just over 40 minutes, so do not forget to bring your camera. You will have another chance to take beautiful photos on the way back to Kathmandu.
Upon landing, while the guides and porters divide the baggage, you can look around, take pictures, and prepare for the adventure. Depending on the time we land in Lukla, we might have lunch there.
From Lukla, we will walk to Phakding village. The walk is fairly easy, and we can spend the evening strolling around the village.

Overnight in Phakding.

Day 03

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Our hike will start after breakfast. We will begin by walking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, and we will have to cross this river twice on the same day.
We will then arrive at a small village called Monjo. Monjo is the gateway to Sagarmatha National Park.
After entering the national park, we will descend to the Bhote Koshi River, arriving at Jorsalle village.
From there, we will continue on to Namche Bazaar, a prosperous trade hub in the lap of the Himalayas and the capital of the Khumbu region.

Day 04

Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar

After ascending to an altitude of 3,440 m (11,253 ft), we will use the day for acclimatization. It is very important to prepare our bodies for further ascent. You will have the day at your disposal and can choose to do whatever you wish. One option is to walk up to the Everest View Point Hotel and enjoy the view. You can also walk around Namche Bazaar and observe the local lifestyle and daily activities.
If it is Saturday, there will be the traditional "Saturday Market," a beautiful experience and a great market to explore. There is also the Sherpa Museum in Namche, which is worth visiting if you are interested in Sherpa culture and history.

Day 05

Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Today, you will have a very close-up view of Thamserku (6618 m) and Ama Dablam (6814 m). You can also see Mount Everest (8848 m) and some of the world's highest mountains.
On the way, you may see Nepal's national bird, the pheasant, and another mountain animal called the Himalayan thar. The trail contours through yak pasture land until Kyangjuma (3550 m).
From Kyangjuma, the trail goes down to the Dudh Koshi. After crossing a long suspension bridge, the trail ascends through pine trees. The magnificent view of Kangtega (6783 m) will be on the right side of the trail.
After two and a half hours of walking, you will arrive at Tengboche (3860 m). Tengboche is famous for Tengboche Monastery, which is open for visits after four o'clock in the afternoon. Visiting Tengboche Monastery is an exciting part of the journey.
In the evening, you can enjoy an exciting sunset over the high mountains.

Day 06

Trek from Tengboche to Khumjung

Trek to Khumjung, a beautiful mountain village from where you can see a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila. You can also see the Yeti scalp in a monastery here.

Day 07

Trek from Khumjung to Monjo

Trek through another beautiful day to Monjo and stay overnight.

Day 08

Monjo to Lukla

Enjoy a short walk along the valley before making the final climb up to the airstrip at Lukla.
We will have lunch at our lodge, and you are free in the afternoon to wander around, relax, or perhaps take a hot shower.
In the evening, a farewell dinner may be followed by a few celebratory drinks with our Sherpa friends and crew.

Day 09

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey.
After reaching Kathmandu, we can rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today.
Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping and sightseeing.
There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 10

Departure from Kathmandu

Our representative will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
Your tour concludes at the airport.

Where this trip takes you

Lukla airstrip, Dudh Koshi River valley, Tengboche Monastery

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 8 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

2 nights in a standard hotel in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis
All transfers according to the above itinerary
Airfare Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu
Full meals of your choice: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
All basic mountain accommodation with shared toilets on a shared basis
All necessary paperwork and permits (National Park permit and TIMS)
Guide and porter salaries and insurance
Hot drinks (tea and coffee)
All government and local taxes
1 porter (max. 20 kg) for 2 people
Our company's duffle bags

What's Not Included

Meals in Kathmandu
Bottled mineral water
Boiled water
Electronic device recharging
Hot shower
WiFi
Personal expenses
Travel insurance and evacuation insurance
Tips for guide and porter

What to bring

Hiking boots
Socks
Trekking trousers/pants
Waterproof overtrousers/rain pants
Baselayer shirts
Casual shirts and T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Sunglasses
Thermal gloves
Warm and waterproof overgloves or mittens
Headtorch/headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
Sun protection (including total block for lips, nose, etc.)
Water bottles, 1 L
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Daypack, 25/30 litres
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag, 4 or 5 seasons (rated down to -20ºC)
Warm jacket (down)
Basic first aid kit including:
- A broad-spectrum antibiotic, antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude medication (Diamox), painkillers, plasters (band-aids), blister treatment, insect repellent, re-hydration salts (Dioralite), and glucose tablets
Note: Walking poles, down jacket, sleeping bag, etc., are available for hire in Kathmandu.

Know before you go

Due to bad weather, we could face problems with domestic flights to/from Lukla (delayed or even cancelled). It is rare, but it could happen even in the best trekking season. Thus, we always recommend adding supplementary night(s) in Kathmandu after your trek if possible, just in case. Trekkers need to be prepared for all weather conditions.
In the Himalayas, weather can cancel or delay the scheduled flight(s) to/from Lukla Airport. To be sure that you make your trek or return from it, it may be necessary to take this flight by chartered helicopter. Helicopters can operate in some weather conditions that aircraft cannot. Should a helicopter be needed, it will be at the trekkers' expense and is not something Community Trek covers. Please keep approximately USD 500 (one way) accessible if this situation arises. This suggested amount is in addition to the emergency fund suggested below.
Hopefully, weather delays will not occur, or if they do, they will be limited. Should the delays stretch into days and neither helicopter nor flight is a viable option, a collective decision will be made by the group on how to proceed. This is especially true if the delays happen before the trek, as the original trek may no longer be feasible. Your guide will be there to help with this process.
Sleeping bags are available if needed.

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