Nepal Everest Panorama

Himalayan Trekking, Rafting and Wildlife Viewing

IIf this is your first time to Nepal, or if you feel you would like to do more than ‘just’ trekking in the Everest region, then our Nepal Everest Panorama is the tours for you! There is a compact fully supported trek that strides along the viewpoints towards the Himalayan giants in the Everest regions,

Take this tour if you prefer to do a bit of walking up in the Everest region. The trekking section will take you through the legendary Khumbu Valley home of those hardy mountain people - the Sherpas. You will be walking in one of the highest regions in the world, visiting famous mountain villages such as Lukla, Namche Bazaar and Thyangboche with terrific views. You then return to Kathmandu before heading off to the rafting section of the tour. The Trisuli River is an excellent opportunity to see a different area of Nepal while experiencing the exhilaration of white water rafting. On the international canoeing rating system of 1-6 in difficulty, the Trisuli is graded 3 and, while it can give you a fantastic bumpy ride through some great rapids, it is neither a difficult nor a dangerous journey. Next you enter the wild and mysterious jungles of The Chitwan National Park in the Terai (Nepalese Lowlands) where you can enjoy the comforts of a luxury safari lodge. There are elephant safaris at dawn to search for One-Horned Rhinoceros and perhaps the elusive Bengal Tiger, as well as a host of other activities in the comfort of this quiet bush retreat. Heading back to Kathmandu, you alight at The Everest Panorama Resort, which is located above the small village of Daman. This resort has long been considered the premier lookout point in Nepal with over 400 kilometres of the Nepalese Himalaya, from Kanchenjunga in the East to Dhaulagiri in the west being visible on clear days. 

Accommodation and Itinerary

18 nights/19 days - Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to your 4* hotel in Kathmandu. 2 Morning guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, afternoon free for individual exploration. 3 Fly to Lukla, an extraordinary mountain flight and trek to Phakdingma. 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital. 
5 Acclimatisation day at Namche Bazaar. Plenty of time to tour the markets and souvenir hunt. 
6 Trek to Thyangboche, a major monastic complex with great views to Amadablam, and to the peaks around Everest. 7 Trek to Khumjung. 8 Trek to Monzo. 9 Trek to Lukla. 10 Hang on to your hat! Fly to Kathmandu. 11/12 Free in Kathmandu. 13 Early morning drive to raft put-in point on the Trisuli River. 14 Rafting. 15/16 Chitwan National Park, look out for rhinos and tigers! 17 To Everest Panorama Resort, look out for Everest! 18 Return to Kathmandu. Last minute shopping in Thamel, perhaps. 19 Depart Kathmandu.

Sherpa Notes

Grade
Moderate. (Some steep gradients).

Max Altitude
Max. Altitude 3867m, average 6 hrs walking per day. Hilly walking on often rough trails. 

Accommodation and Meals
6 nights on a bed & breakfast basis in a 4* hotel while in Kathmandu. 1 welcome dinner is included in Kathmandu. 7 nights fully supported teahouse/lodge based trek (dormitory style basic accommodation). All meals while trekking, rafting, Chitwan National Park and the Everest Panorama Resort.

Travel
via Air: Using the scheduled services of Qatar Airlines or Gulfair. Flights from London to Kathmandu can be booked through Sherpa. Prices depend upon date of travel. 
Included travel: Transfers to and from Kathmandu Airport. Internal flight to and from Lukla. Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan and Daman. 
Guided sightseeing is on foot. 

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