Everest Panorama Trek
The classic short trek to Tengboche — Everest views without the high altitude
Everest Panorama Trek overview
The Everest Panorama Trek is the ideal first Himalayan trek — a compact week in the Khumbu that delivers the region's most famous views without the punishing altitude of the Base Camp trail. Following the classic route through Phakding and Namche Bazaar to the hilltop monastery of Tengboche, you stand face to face with Everest, Lhotse, and the impossibly elegant Ama Dablam, then turn around while the longer expeditions are still climbing. Because you never sleep above 3,860 m, the risk of altitude sickness is far lower than on higher treks, making this route a favourite of families, older trekkers, and travelers with limited time who still want the real Khumbu experience: prayer-flag-strung suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi, the amphitheatre bazaar of Namche, and the deep Buddhist culture of the Sherpa villages. The trek's twin centrepieces are the panorama terrace of the Everest View Hotel (3,880 m) — reached on a gentle acclimatization hike above Namche — and Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual heart of the Khumbu, where monks chant the afternoon prayer ceremony beneath the north wall of Kangtega and Thamserku. Sunrise from Tengboche, with first light striking Everest and Ama Dablam, is a memory that outlasts many far harder treks.
Country
Nepal
Duration
7 Days
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Max. altitude
3,880 m (Everest View Hotel)
Best season
Mar–May / Sep–Nov
Difficulty level
Easy
Itinerary
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where our team meets you and transfers you to your hotel. Evening trek briefing and gear check, with time to rent or buy any missing equipment in Thamel.
Price includes
- Airport transfers and hotel pick-up/drop-off in Kathmandu
- Round-trip Kathmandu–Lukla flights including airport taxes
- All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Teahouse/lodge accommodation for the duration of the trek
- Experienced, government-licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Porter service (one porter per two trekkers, 15 kg limit per trekker)
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee
- Staff wages, insurance, meals, and accommodation
- Comprehensive first-aid kit carried by the guide, including pulse oximeter
- Arrangement of emergency helicopter evacuation (covered by your travel insurance)
- Trek completion certificate
What's not included
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
- Travel and rescue insurance with coverage up to 4,000 m (mandatory)
- Personal trekking gear including sleeping bag and warm jacket (rentals available)
- Bottled and boiled drinking water, hot showers, and battery charging at lodges
- Wi-Fi and personal communication costs on the trail
- Alcoholic drinks, snacks, and other personal expenses
- Tips for guide and porters (customary)
Packing tips
Packing right is half the battle on any Himalayan trek. Keep your main bag under 15 kg — your porter will thank you. Everything in your daypack should be accessible on the trail.
Clothing & Layers
- Moisture-wicking base layers (2–3 sets)
- Insulating mid-layer — fleece or down jacket
- Waterproof and windproof outer shell jacket and trousers
- Trekking trousers (convertible zip-off recommended)
- Warm hat, sun hat, and buff/neck gaiter
- Thermal gloves and waterproof over-gloves
- Woollen or synthetic trekking socks (5–7 pairs)
Footwear
- Sturdy, ankle-supporting trekking boots (broken in before the trip)
- Camp sandals or lightweight shoes for evenings at tea houses
- Waterproof gaiters for snow sections
Gear & Equipment
- 30–40 L daypack with rain cover
- Trekking poles (reduces knee stress on descents)
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Sleeping bag rated to −10°C (tea house blankets are provided but can be thin)
- Sunglasses with UV400 protection
- Reusable water bottle or hydration bladder (3 L capacity recommended)
- Water purification tablets or a portable filter
Health & Safety
- Personal first aid kit with blister plasters, antiseptic, and pain relief
- Altitude sickness medication (Diamox) — consult your doctor before
- High-SPF sunscreen and UV-protective lip balm
- Insect repellent (lower elevations)
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
Frequently asked questions
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