Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
At a Glance
  • Duration12 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Country Nepal
  • Starts Kathmandu
  • Ends Kathmandu

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is a distinguished expedition in Nepal offering breathtaking mountain panoramas that takes you to the base camp of mount Everest. This premium package ensures a lavish stay not only in a top-notch hotel in Kathmandu but also along the trekking route, where luxury lodges provide an extraordinary experience. The trail amidst these upscale accommodations unveils awe-inspiring views of the Khumbu region, showcasing colossal ice giants against the skyline.

Accommodations during the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek surpass local standards, delivering outstanding services. The hotels boast extensive menus, inviting lounges, and comfortable bedrooms equipped with hot showers and western toilets.

Crafted for enthusiasts who yearn to savor the magnificence of the Everest region and its neighboring peaks without the challenges of an arduous trek, the Luxury Everest Base Camp holiday package promises a balance between luxury and the marvels of the landscape.

This extraordinary journey includes essential acclimatization periods and a cultural tour into the authentic Sherpa village of Khumjung. The trek guarantees panoramic views of four of the world's highest peaks – Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Cho-Oyu. Beyond trekking, this luxury experience allows immersion in local culture and exploration of the diverse flora and fauna in Sagarmatha National Park, along with a visit to the world's highest monastery.

The adventure commences with gear checks in Kathmandu followed by a brief trans-Himalayan flight to Lukla. The trek winds through picturesque settlements like Namche, Khumjung, and Dingboche, providing ample space for acclimatization. Everest Base Camp, a gateway to the summit, captivates travelers with its pristine beauty. Continuing to Kala Patthar, the ultimate vantage point, unveils a remarkable 360-degree view of the Himalayas. After exploration, the journey retraces steps back to Lukla for a return flight to Kathmandu.

Tailored for groups of friends, couples, and families with children, this Luxury Lodge Everest Base Camp Trek features quality teahouse accommodations. The package includes amenities such as boiled drinking water, hot water bags, and an extensive menu catering to various tastes. Throughout the trek, an expert and medically trained guide accompanies participants, ensuring comprehensive medical support in case of illness.

Itinerary

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After completion of your airport formalities, immigration and visa requirements, our airport representative will meet you outside the terminal hall. He will greet you and transfer to your hotel. In evening, attend welcome dinner, introduction to your trekking leader, briefing about the trek and check the necessities.
Overnight at star hotel in Kathmandu

    After breakfast, our city guide will take you to various historical places and world heritage listed sites. These will include Pashupatinath (One of the greatest Hindu temples in Asia), Bouddhanath stupa (Buddhist stupa), Swayabhunath (Buddhist stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square (home of the living goddess Kumari)). After sightseeing, you will be dropped at your hotel with time to prepare for your trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

      After breakfast, we drive to domestic airport for a short trans-Himalayan flight to Lukla. In clear weather, the flight offers the surreal view of Himalayan peaks. Upon arrival at Lukla, we meet our local porter and start trekking along the the Dudh Koshi River Valley : to Cheplung (2700m) and Ghat (2530m). Another hour trek leads us to Phakding.
      Overnight at hotel in Phakding

        After breakfast, you will begin trekking along the Dudhkoshi River, crossing over many suspension bridges. Soon you will reach the small village of Jorshale to eat lunch. Jorshale is the last village until you reach Namche Bazaar. It is also a Sagarmatha National Park check post, where you must stop for a permit check. The trail continues following the river until Dovan, where you will cross a high suspension bridge ascending to Top Danda. It is here that you will have your first view of Mount Everest, and majestic views of Thamserkhu and Kusum Ri. The trail continues to ascend to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar has nice facilities including a bank/ATM service, bakeries and café, massage, trekking shops, health posts, and a weekly market.
        Overnight at hotel in Namche Bazaar

          This is first scheduled acclimatization day. Mountain expert suggests to acclimatize for at least 24 hours for proper acclimatization. Today we will climb to a higher altitude and sleep at a lower altitude to prevent altitude sickness. After breakfast, you will climb to a view point near the army camp with a beautiful view of Everest, Lotse, Nupse, Aamadablam, Thamserkhu, Kusum Ri, Kongde and the Imja Valley. Then you will climb up to Shyangboche, which is home to the famous luxury Everest hotel. From here, you will continue to beautiful Sherpa settlement in the Khumjung valley and Khunde. Khumjung is home of the Hilary School and has a monastery where Yati’s head is kept. After your acclimatization hike, you will return to Namche. Overnight in Namche.
          Overnight at hotel in Namche Bazaar

            After breakfast, we start trekking towards Pangboche enjoying the great vies of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and more. Today, we negotiate few uphill and downhill trail with occasional encounter of wildlife like pheasant, musk deer and Himalayan Thar. Following the downhill trail, we reach Kayangjuma and Sansa where the trail forks into two: Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp. We continue through the forested route of pine and walk across the bridge over Dudh Koshi River. The bridge is decorated with prayer flags. We reach the small village of Phunki Thenga. It is picturesque village that houses couple of small teahouse and an army camp. After lunch, we climb through the dense forest of pine until Tengboche. Tengboche offers superb view of Ama Dablam and also houses Tengboche Monastey, the largest monastery in the region. Another hour walk through the forest route of rhododendron takes us to Deboche.
            Overnight at hotel in Deboche

              After breakfast, we continue through the several chorten, mani walls and scattered villages with amazing backdrop of Ama Dablam. We take north route of Pheriche or join eastward trail beneath the face of Ama Dablam. We then follow the moderate difficult path until Imja Khola valley. The valley ahead begins to widen-up as you reach the confluence of Lobuche River. We further descend into the river and make a final climb to Dingboche.
              Overnight at hotel in Namche Bazaar

                After breakfast, we caontinue to ascent to Duglha via Khumbu Khola valley. We walk across the arid terrace and enjoy the great views of mountains. We reach the Yak herder place of Dusa, from where the valley starts narrowing and further comtinue to reach Phulung Karpo. Phulung Karpo is the campsite during first successful Everest expedition in 1953. With the superb view of Pumori, we descend down and walk along the roaring stream. Afterward, we cross small wooden bridge and make a final ascend to Dugla. From here, we get the great views of Nuptse, Cholastse, Thamserku and several others.
                Overnight at teahouse in Duglha

                  Today, we trek beyond Duglha and continue through the steep terminal moraine of Khumbu glacier. We climb through the boulder-strewn path and reach Chupki Lhara. We further drop down to the Khumbu Glacier moraine and reach Lobuche where we get surrounded with gigantic mountain peaks – Khumbutse, Lingtren, pUmori and Mahalangur Himal.
                  Overnight at teahouse in Lobuche

                    The trail continues to climb through meadows and rocky terrain to Gorakshep (5120m). It will take a couple of hours to get to Gorakshep then another two and a half hours to reach Everest Base Camp (5310m). The trail to Everest Base Camp has many twists and turns and there is some risk of falling stones. Everest Base Camp has incredible views of the Khumbu glacier, icefall and iceberg. Many mountaineers begin their Everest expeditions here. Although there is not much elevation gain on this portion of the trek, most people experience the high altitude at this point; therefore, it is important to arrive in Labuche at an early time.
                    Overnight at teahouse in Lobuche

                      Today may be one of the highlights of your trek! Early morning, you will start ascending up the small hill of Kalapatthar (5545m). You will reach the top after 2 hours steep climbing, and at times there may be chilly winds. Throughout your ascent, there will be plenty of time to catch your breath and take photos of the beautiful views. Once you reach the top, you will have the best view of Everest (8848m) and an equally stunning view of Pomori (7100m), and many other mountains including Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changste and Nupse. After summiting Kalapatthar, you will descend down to Gorakshep and have breakfast. The trek continues from Labuche to Peruche, which may seem quite easy after many days of steep uphill climbs. Despite this, it is important to walk slowly and carefully because there may be unstable rocks.After along day of trekking you will rest well in Peruche..
                      Overnight at teahouse in Pheriche

                        In the morning, you will cross the river near Pheriche and go over a small pass before descending downto Sandrang, where the trail merges with Dingboche trail. The trail continues to descend down to Samare and Pangboche. Near Pangboche, you will cross the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola then, gradually ascend to Tengboche. From Tengboche, the trail drops down to Phungi Tanga and ascends up to Kyangjuma. The hiking from Kyangjuma to Namche is not challenging, and you will pass by beautiful Buddhist Stupas along the way.
                        Overnight at teahouse in Namche Bazaar

                          The hike to Lukla is quite long, but manageable. The trail drops rapidly to Dovan where it crosses over another suspension bridge over the Dudhkoshi River and reaches Jorshale. In Jorshale, you will need to check your Sagarmatha National Park Permit. You will trek through Muse, Banker, TokTok and Phakding. You will have lunch in Phakding then make the ascent to Chhopolung, finally arriving in Lukla.
                          Overnight at teahouse in Lukla

                            Early in the morning, you will fly back from Tenzing Hilary Airport in Lukla to Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. You will be provided transportation back to your hotel room and will have free time to enjoy Kathmandu. In the evening Himalayan Joy will host as a farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant, and provide you with transportation back to your hotel.
                            Overnight at star hotel in Kathmandu

                              Your 15 days Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek comes to an end today. The representative from Himalayan Joy will drop you back to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.

                                Useful Information

                                Medical facilities on the trail:

                                Lukla                    - Government Health Post and Hospital (Pasang Lhamu Nicole Niquille Hospital)

                                Namche               - Dental Clinic and Health post

                                Khunde                - Hospital (Hillary Trust)

                                Pheriche             - HRA Aid – Post Doctor

                                Lukla flight delay notice

                                Occasionally, flights to Lukla may face cancellations owing to unpredictable weather conditions. To address this, Himalayan Joy Adventure has devised a trek itinerary that incorporates an additional day at the end of the journey. If your flight experiences a cancellation lasting more than two days, we offer the option to charter a helicopter to and from Lukla. This ensures that you reach your scheduled destination or homeland without further delay. The associated cost for this supplementary service ranges from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $4000 USD, which you can seek reimbursement for through your insurance.

                                Departure Details and Itinerary

                                Customize your departure dates and itinerary arrangements according to your preferences. Feel free to reach out to us for any inquiries regarding your tour departure date.

                                Eco-friendly

                                Every day, the global challenge of environmental pollution persists, and Nepal is no exception. Our field staff is highly conscientious about environmental issues, and we actively promote awareness. We recommend to our guests the use of boiled water or water purification pills instead of purchasing bottled water. This choice not only helps in avoiding the use of plastic bottles, which take a considerable amount of time to decompose, but also contributes to minimizing waste.

                                While trekking, consider ordering the same food items as a group to reduce fuel consumption. Furthermore, it is essential to note that making a campfire is strongly discouraged. We advocate for responsible travel practices, urging travelers to leave only footprints on the trail and ensure the removal of all non-biodegradable items brought along. Let's collectively work towards preserving the environment for future generations.

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