This trip is perfect for those wishing to experience the Everest region’s spectacular landscape without going to altitude extremes and while maintaining home comforts. This luxury trek is a perfect introduction to the Everest Khumbu Area, the most famous region in the entire Himalayas. We visit Sherpa villages and Tengboche monastery, which offers views of Mt.Everest rising behind the Lhotse-Nuptse wall and other surrounding peaks.
Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek comprises flying in from Kathmandu, we descend amid an incredible mountain landscape to the remote yet bustling mountain airstrip at Lukla. From here we spend ten days trekking and staying in Luxury Lodges.
This trek provides the highest standards of accommodation in the region, featuring electricity, comfortable heated rooms, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, and western-styled flush toilets. We walk five to six hours a day, visiting the main Sherpa Villages and enjoying excellent views.
On the flight to Kathmandu, you’ll get to see the views of scenic Valleys, Hills, and Himalayan Ranges whilst, on your, landing in Kathmandu is quite an experience.
Following your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, You’ll be welcomed to Nepal by a representative of Hiking Himalayas at TIA’s arrival terminal. We’ll transfer you to the hotel in a private car.
Overnight Stay in Kathmandu.
Today’s flight to Lukla takes about 35 minutes and is one of the most adrenaline-filled experiences on this trip. A flight to Lukla and landing on a steep mountain runway bring us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla(2850m). After meeting the crew, we head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail and then stay overnight in Phakding(2656m).
Overnight stay in Phakding.
With the rising sun, we’ll hit the trail and head toward Namche Bazaar which takes about 6 hours. We’ll cross the river on high-suspension bridges several times over the Dudh Koshi river. We’ll enter Sagarmatha National Park after crossing Monjo(2845m). We’ll ascend aggressively with the trail to Namche(3450m) enjoying some breathtaking views. If the weather is clear, we get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market – a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La.
Overnight Stay in Namche.
With the rising sun, we’ll hike to Hotel Everest View(3962m)for breakfast. Here, we’ll enjoy our breakfast with amazing views of Mt Everest, Mt Nuptse, Mt Lhotse, and Mt Amadablam. After Breakfast, we’ll spend some time here, and descend back to the Namche Bazaar.
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops, and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Tengboche. You’ll visit Khunde Hospital(3840 m) set up by Sir Edmund Hillary. There are also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum above the town.
Overnight Stay in Namche.
After spending a day in Namche, today, we’ll head for Tengboche. The trail contours onto the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. We get our first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga(3250m). The village is an ideal stopover for lunch. Here, we can rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche(3867 m). Although the hike up the zigzag path is tiring, it presents us with many beautiful sights of rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in Khumbu. A spectacular panorama of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam rising on the horizon can be seen from Tengboche.
Overnight Stay at Tengboche.
On the 6th day of the trip, we’ll trek to Dingboche. Beginning with a downhill descent through a forest, cross the Imja Khola, and climb steadily to the village of Pangboche(3,985 m). This village is directly opposite Ama Dablam, and has exceptional views of the mountain, with the gompa, Mani walls, and scattered pine trees in the foreground. A further two hours walk brings us to Dingboche(4,410 m).
Overnight Stay in Dingboche.
We’ll spend our day acclimatizing and exploring the surrounding. We also get to wander up the valley to look at a lake, the Tshola Tsho(4510 m), and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse(6440 m) and Taboche(6,495 m). We can climb up 5100 m which is called Nagarjuna Hill onto the ridge overlooking great Views of Ama Dablam, Mt Makalu, Dingboche for the view of the Imja Valley and the incredible south face of Mt.Lhotse, Island Peak, etc….
Overnight Stay in Dingboche.
With the rising sun, we’ll continue our trek up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse(6440m) and Tawache(6495m) on the left. We then turn right and take a steep climb toward the foot of the Khumbu Glacier. The tea house at Duglha(4620 m) is a good spot to have lunch. The trail zigzags up through the boulders of the glacier’s terminal moraine. At the top of this climb, there are many stone cairns, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche(4930m).
Overnight Stay in Lobuche.
Today is like the climax of your trip. To reach our next stop, we follow the Khumbu Glacier. The trail offers superb views of the surrounding mountains, especially where the path is forced to rise to cross a tributary glacier. We stop for lunch at Gorak Shep(5164m). Later in the afternoon, we go to Everest Base Camp(5364m). It takes 5 hours as the trail weaves its way through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. On the return leg, we can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and the route to the South Col.
Overnight Stay in Gorakshep.
With the rising sun, we’ll hike to Kala Pathar(5565m) which is one of the finest viewpoints which overlooks Mt. Everest, including Nuptse, Amadamlam, Pumari, Lola, Lhumbute, etc… After spending some time in Kala Pathar we’ll hike back to Gorakshep.
Today’s trek is mostly downhill. As we retrace our steps to Duglha and descend to Pheriche(4252m), we arrive at The Himalayan Rescue Association, a trekker’s aid post and worth a visit…
Overnight Stay in Pheriche.
From today, we’ll start descending. After breakfast, we’ll trek back to Namche Bazaar by following the river and, after crossing it, climb back up through the birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche(3860 m). Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega, and Thamserku are just a few of the Himalayan giants to be seen. From Tengboche, we descend to the bridge over the Dudh Kosi. At Phunki Tenga(3250m), we see the water-driven prayer wheels, on our way to Kanjuma(3550m). We continue walking to the beautiful mountain town of Namche(3440m).
Overnight Stay in Namche.
Today is the final trekking of our trip which follows the Dudh Kosi down to Lukla(2800m). This last evening calls for a celebration because this is our last day on these fantastic mountains that were home to us all of these days. We have a party with our Sherpa guides and porters who’ve got close to us over the weeks & are now good friends. We sample some ‘chang’ (locally brewed mountain beer). Altogether, this is an end to a merry trip on a merry note. After supper, we relax under the starry skies on a moonlit night & reflect on the emotional experiences we had while hiking through these massive mountains that have probably helped us re-discover ourselves in ways least expected. We then slumber into blissful sleep.
Overnight Stay in Lukla.
Today’s flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is one of the most thrilling experiences of this trip. We pack up early and head for the airstrip to hop on a flight back to Kathmandu. On touchdown, the rest of your day is free to do your own things. You could do some last-minute shopping and packing, send a few postcards home, or even go down for a stroll to Thamel, an internationally known hub for tourists in Asia.
Overnight Stay in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, their two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural, and religious significance. There will be a half-day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath – the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, Bhaktapur Durbar Square – the 15th-century palace of 55 windows, and Swoyambhunath. At the event, you will be briefed about your trip.
After we finish Sightseeing, You’ll be gifted with an evening farewell dinner in a traditional way and many other surprises, for they’ve had a quality time with you.
Overnight Stay in Kathmandu.
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as a drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, a Tibet tour, or even mountain biking, etc – please don’t hesitate to let us know). We would be glad to help you. Thank you for doing this venture with us & it’s been wonderful knowing you over the weeks. Please do stay in touch in the months ahead. Bon Voyage & take care!!!
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Extend Your Stay in NEPAL.
Not satisfied with this regular itinerary? Make your own.
The following date can be changed according to your preference. We are available all time of the year to make your Dream Trip turn into Reality.
The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend for Everest Base Camp Luxury Trekking in Nepal. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list; rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel necessary for your comfort and convenience. However, we recognize that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable.
Head
Sun hat or scarf
Light or warm fleece hat.
Sunglasses
Upper Body
T-shirts (4)
Light and expedition-weight thermal tops
Fleece jacket or sweater
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
Hands
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
Lower Body
Underwear (4)
Hiking shorts (4)
Lightweight cotton long pants
Lightweight thermal bottoms
Fleece or wool pants
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Feet
Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
Accessories
Sleeping bag rated -10C. to -20C
Headlamp and batteries
Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
Water bottles
Toiletries
Small wash towel
Optional Items
Swiss Knife
Playing cards/backgammon/chess set
Books (Highly Recommended)
Binoculars
Hiking Himalayas is an authorized government-licensed trekking and touring company based in Nepal, with more than 20+ years of experience in the tourism industry. Our organization focuses on customer satisfaction and quality services and comprises experienced and licensed tourist guides.
The difficulty level of the Everest Base Camp is moderate. The trekking time often requires two weeks. Even though the EBC Trek requires no prior trekking expertise, it is suggested that the trekker should be determined and be physically fit.
The best season for trekking this trail is Autumn(September, October, and November), and Spring (March, April, and May). The temperature in these seasons can reach up to 20°C and the nights can reach up to -5°C.
Yes, you are recommended to bring your own power bank for this trek. As all the villages after Namche are heavily dependent on solar panels for electricity but the frequently changing climate won't do a favor for the solar panels.
Yes, Internet facilities are available on the Everest Trail. You'll get Wifi card available on the trail. With this card, you'll be able to use wifi in the Everest region for certain days. This wifi card will cost you according to the package you choose.
Although this trail goes through and also we'll spend nights at the higher altitude, we'll acclimatize before a day whenever we're going to a higher altitude. So, you won't face the problem of high altitude sickness. And, If you catch high altitude sickness, our experienced guides will descend you to a lower altitude.
On day 3 of our trek, while trekking from Phakding to Namche, we will get the first glimpse of Everest.
Yes, you can change this day plan and make your own. We always welcome our client's preferences and tastes, just feel free to email us.