The Everest Panorama Trek, also known as the Everest View Trek, is the most accessible way to experience the Khumbu region without committing to the full Everest Base Camp expedition. Over 12 days, it reaches Namche Bazaar, the famous Tengboche Monastery (3,860m), and the traditional Sherpa settlement of Khumjung, delivering genuinely close-up views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Thamserku, all without exceeding roughly 3,900 metres.
The trek begins with the same scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla as every Everest region trek, then follows the lower Khumbu trail up to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa trading capital. From Namche, the route continues to Tengboche, home to the largest monastery in the region, before looping through Khumjung village, where many Everest summiteers and Sherpa families live. The shorter distance and lower maximum altitude make this trek significantly easier on the body than the full Base Camp route, while still delivering some of the best mountain panoramas in Nepal.
This is the right choice for travellers with limited time, families trekking with children, first-timers testing their interest in high-altitude trekking, or anyone who wants the authentic Everest region experience without the altitude risk and physical demands of reaching Base Camp itself. For trekkers who do want to go all the way, see our full Everest Base Camp Trek, or browse our Everest region trekking page for every route option.
Duration: 12 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) | Max Altitude: approx. 3,900m (Khumjung/Everest View Hotel area) | Trek Grade: Easy to Moderate | Starts/Ends: Kathmandu | Best Season: March-May, October-November | Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu, teahouses on trek | Permits Required: Sagarmatha National Park Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit
Meet our representative at the airport who will transfer you to the Hotel. Hotel checking-in and go for sightseeing tour. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast process for the UNISCO Heritage Sightseeing tour. Visit Swyambhunath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan city, Khokana Village and after sight-seeing tour, transfer you back to hotel. Overnight Kathmandu.
Early morning you will be picked up by your guide to go to the Kathmandu airport, from where we will take the airplane to Lukla, which will take us about 30 minutes of flight time. At Lukla we will be meet our porters and will head north from the airstrip to Chablung (2700m). Here we will cross the Tharo Kosi river on a local-style suspension bridge. Just past the bridge we can see the peak of Kusum Kangru (6367m), which is the most difficult of the so-called “trekking peaks”. Beyond the Tharo Kosi the trail climbs a bit towards Ghat (2590m), we will cross a ridge marked with painted mani stones and climb to Phakding where we will stay overnight (3 hrs).
From Phakding we follow the valley of the Dudh Kosi river, staying on the west bank of the river. We climb steeply over a rocky ridge towards Benkar (2710m). From here the trail continues alongside the river. All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it a beautiful walk. We cross the Kyashar Khola river and climb out of the valley to Monjo (2840m). Just beyond Monjo the trek enters the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, which was established in 1976 to protect a 1148 sq km area surrounding Mt Everest. Beyond the national park entrance station, the trail makes a steep rocky descent and crosses the Dhud Kosi river on a 120m-long suspension bridge towards Jorsale (2830m). After crossing this river a few times while climbing our way up the valley we will reach Namche Bazaar (3420m). Namche Bazaar is the main trading centre in this region and features numerous shops, hotels and restaurants (6 hrs).
Acclimatisation is important before proceeding higher. Today we will take a day hike through the villages of Khunde and Khumjung. We start with a steep one-hour climb to the Shyangboche airstrip (3790m), from where we will slowly ascent towards Khunde passing numerous chorten (stone Buddhist monuments). From Khunde we follow the trail eastwards to Khumjung, the largest village in Khumbu, at the foot of the sacred peak Khumbila. After enjoying lunch here we will follow a steep switchbacking trail descending to Chhorkung (3540m). From here it is a quick descent back to Namche Bazaar (5 hrs).
Our route of today to Tengboche weaves in and out of side valleys, making small ups and downs, to the teashops of Kenjoma, and joins the trail from Khumjung just before a collection of mani stones. The views of Everest and Ama Dablam are excellent from this part of the trek. We pass the small settlement of Sanasa from where the trail drops towards Phunki Thanga (3250m). From here the trail climbs steeply through forests and around mani stones as it follows the side of a hill to the saddle on whichh the monestary of Tengboche sits at 3870m. The view from here is rightly deemed to be one of the worlds most magnificent. Kwangde (6187m), Tawachee (6542m), Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (8501m), Ama Dablan, Kantega and Thamserku provide an inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. We will spend the night in Tengboche village (5 hrs).
Today we return halfway back to Namche Bazaar befor starting our hike up to the largest Khumbu settlement of the valley, Khumjung village. From Khumjung village a great view from Mt. Everest can be seen (4-5 hrs).
Today we descent first to Namche Bazaar and then continue our way back down the valley and descent steeply back to the Dudh Kosi river and continue our way past the national park checkpoint at Monjo. From Monjo we will go through forests of magnolia, giant firs and rhododendrons to Chomoa, the site of an agricultural project. We cross the Dudh Kosi river to its west-bank and continue our way down to Phakding (5 hrs).
Today we retrace our route from day 01 back to the transit village of Lukla, where we have to reconfirm our flight tickets for the next day. Overnight in Lukla (3 hrs).
Today we fly back to Kathmandu. This early morning flight is because of the location of the airstrip, and the often clear morning views from the plane one of the most interesting flights you’ll ever experience. Overnight stay at hotel.
Today you have a free day in Kathmandu. You can go for shopping or short walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Morning, you will be free. Afternoon we will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for the departure flight to home.
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What is the Everest Panorama Trek?
The Everest Panorama Trek, also called the Everest View Trek, is a short 12-day trek into the Khumbu region that reaches Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery and Khumjung village without continuing to Everest Base Camp. It tops out around 3,900m, significantly lower-risk for altitude sickness than the full Base Camp trek.
Can you see Everest on the Panorama Trek?
Yes. Close-up views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Thamserku are visible from Namche Bazaar, the Everest View Hotel area, and Khumjung village.
Who is the Everest Panorama Trek suitable for?
This trek suits families, first-time trekkers, students, and anyone with limited time who wants a genuine taste of the Everest region without the altitude and duration demands of the full Everest Base Camp Trek.
Do I need prior trekking experience?
No. This is one of the most accessible treks in the Everest region and is suitable for beginners with a reasonable level of fitness.
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