Panorama Lodge and Restaurant sits high on the Namche bowl, above most of the town's lanes and close to the trail that climbs to the national park visitor centre, Sherpa Culture Museum and Syangboche. The height gives it a wider outlook than lodges lower down, across the gorge to Thamserku and Kongde Ri, and a quieter feel at night. Climbing teams and trekking groups use it during the spring and autumn seasons.
Rooms have private bathrooms with hot water, electric bed warmers and seating areas, and the dining room serves Nepali and Western dishes, with a fireplace in the lounge. The trade-off for the views is a few extra minutes of stone steps from the main street, which is also useful acclimatisation. It is a good-value step up from basic teahouses for travellers who want an attached bathroom without the price of a luxury lodge.
Why we book it
- Ensuite rooms with views across to Thamserku and Kongde
- Upper terrace location close to the museum and Syangboche trail
- Mid-range price with its own restaurant and warm lounge
Best for
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo
- Photographers
Questions travellers ask
Does Panorama Lodge Namche have attached bathrooms?
Yes, rooms have private bathrooms with hot water, plus electric bed warmers. This makes it a comfortable mid-range option for the two acclimatisation nights in Namche, at a lower price than luxury lodges.
Where is Panorama Lodge in Namche Bazaar?
On the upper terraces of Namche, near the path that climbs to the Sherpa Culture Museum, the national park visitor centre and Syangboche. Expect a few extra minutes of stone steps from the main street.
Is Panorama Lodge good for groups?
Yes. It is used by trekking and climbing groups in the main seasons and has a dining room and lounge large enough for groups. Book well ahead for October, November, April and May.