Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

Welcome to the Kingdom of Himalayan “Nepal”. Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our team is waiting at the arrival terminal holding your nameplate. Meet our assistant and transfer to the five-star Hotel mentioned in the email, take a rest in the hotel and be free in the afternoon. We give a short briefing about your luxury trek on Everest and require trekking gear.

Today is trekking preparation and permit works day we will organize all. But you are departure from the hotel for Sightseeing in the World Heritage site at Kathmandu. Our Tour Guide led you to explore Kathmandu Valley for sightseeing. Explore historical and spiritual attractions; including the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square; the House of Living Goddess “Kumari” and Kasthamandup temple” Said that was built from a single tree in the 16th century, with a Big bell, Big drams, Erotic carving in an old temple, old palace, etc., Bouddhanath; one of the largest Stupas in Nepal, Swayambhunath; situated on top of the hill knows as the Monkey Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist Stupa in the world, which has been registered in UNICEOO heritage side. Then, we drive to the Pashupatinath; a Hindu holy place, Sadhus and pilgrims bathing occasionally, and funeral pyres burning on the Ghats, located on the holy Bagmati River. After these activities, we return back to the hotel and prepared for the trek. Stay overnight at the hotel. Please, check the insurance details that cover the trek and have a copy of your travel medical insurance policy with you and provide it to us as well.

Our Guide will come to your hotel in the morning with a car, to transfer to the domestic airport fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (25 to 30 minutes scenic flight), we meet other crew at Lukla airport and then final preparations for the trekking to Phakding. The trail passes Lukla and heads to North West through the jungle above the Chaurikharka village and descends to the Chheplung and follows the Dudh Koshi River Bank towards the Ghat (2,530m) with Buddhist Rock Painting, Mane Wall, and Chorten. The trail goes continue along the river bank to the Phakding Village (2,640m) 3 to 4 hours from Lukla. Rest of the day, walk around the Sherpa village and you may visit the Monastery above the Village in 25 to 30 minutes. Stay overnight at Luxury Lodge in Phakding.

Note: Now a day there is no direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla during the trekking high season (spring & autumn) due to air traffic at Kathmandu airport, so you need to drive 132km to Ramechhap at Manthali airport for 4 to 5 hours and fly Ramechhap to Lukla 15 to 20 minutes scenic flight.

Today the trail mostly follows the Dudh Kosi River banks cross with many bridges on the same river. The trek begins from the Phakding and heads to the north left side of the river crosses the first suspension bridge and walks to the small settlement at Tok Tok and Benkar. Often you have excellent views of Mt. Thamserku (6,608m) and beautiful landscapes. After crossing the bridge the trail ascends to the small dwelling of Chomoa, with an agricultural farm, the trail climb continues to the Monjo (2,840m) and enters the Sagarmatha National Park (Area of 1,148 sq km, established in 1976). You will descend to the Dudh Koshi River through the forest and get in Jorsale (2,740m) after crossing the third bridge and walk along the river bank right side to the last (fifth number) suspension bridge hanging high above the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. Now, the trail steeply climbs through the pine forest some winding to the viewpoint, from where you can see the view of the top of the world Mt. Everest (8,848m), and Nuptse (7,879m). After another hour of walks through the forest you will get to the ancient business transit point Namche Bazaar (3,440m) at last. We are staying overnight at Luxuries Lodge in Namche Bazaar overseers’ snow-capped Mountains and Sherpa heritage.

After breakfast, we start a short hike to the Everest View Hotel (3,880m) and Khumjung Village (3,790m). The trail ascends to the top of the town and continues to walk high above with amazing mountains scenery and a beautiful Dudhkoshi Valley view to the Syangboche (3,720m) and Hotel Panorama view and finally reaches the most luxury hotel; Everest View Hotel. This is the ideal place for the outstanding mountain view such as the top of the world; Mt. Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7,961m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), Kangtegha (6,685m), Thamserku (6,608m), Kusum Khanguru (6,367m), Khongde (6,186m) and protected deity of Khumbu “Khumbi Yu La (5,761m)” and many more peaks. We will have a cup of tea at luxury amenities, enjoying the spectacular view of snow-capped mountains, then the trail descends to the Khumjung village, where you will visit Hillary School, a primeval Monastery with a Yeti skull, and walk to the Khunde Hospital for30 minutes, and then return back to Namche Bazaar via Yak farm. If you are still willing to explore some other landmarks, you can visit the Sherpa mountaineering museum, Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), and Sagarmatha National Park head office, which will remain open from 8 am to 4 pm except Saturdays and public holidays. If you are in Namche on Saturday, you have a great chance to observe the weekly Saturday market sough edge of the Namche, with various commodities and batter systems. We are staying overnight at Lodge enjoying a wonderful Mountain View.

After breakfast, we begin our Everest Luxury Trek ascending high above the Namche and following the pleasant trail high above the Dudh Koshi River through the jungle to the Kenjoma (3,550m) and walking further to the junction of the trail from Khumjung, Gokyo and you keep on continue down the trail through the rhododendron forest with a magnificent view of mountains. After passing, the small settlement at Sanasa the trail drops towards Phunki Thanga (3,250m) next to the Dudh Koshi River Bank. Then the trail climbs steeply through pine and Rhododendron forests on the top of the ridge of the hill at Tengboche monetary an elevation of 3,867m. Tengboche is one of the biggest monasteries in the region. The view from here is rightly deemed to be the world's most magnificent such as the top of the World “Everest (8,848m), Kongde (6,186m), Tabuche (6,367m), Nuptse (7,861m), Lhotse (8,516m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), Kantega (6,685m) and Thamserku (6,608m), etc. provide a stimulating panoramic Himalayan view. Stay overnight at Luxuries Hotel in Tengboche enjoying enchanting nature's beauty.

This is another beautiful day. Get up early in the morning with an enchanting praying vibe from Tengboche Monastery. After having breakfast stroll around Dibuche through the Rhododendron forest and take pictures of beautiful mountain scenery, the photogenic views from here are considered to be the world’s most splendid. Including top of the World “Everest (8,848m), Kongde (6,186m), Tabuche (6,367m), Nuptse (7,861m), Lhotse (8,516m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), Kantega (6,685m) and Thamserku (6,608m), etc. Provide an inspiring view of the Himalayan range. If you have more days, Tengboche is the best place to spend two nights and a day hike to Hamugon Peak (4,560m) above the village. There is a praying ceremony every morning and evening in the monastery, you can participate in this soul-recharging vibe event. The biggest monastery in the Khumbu region; the Tengboche monastery has been renovated times again (in 1934 collapsed in an earthquake, 1989 burnt by an electric fire) after establishing in 1916 by the Gulu Lama Nyingma tradition. There is a footprint on the stone of Lama Sangwa Dorje from the 17th century, while established Buddhism in the region. You have breathtaking sunrise and sunset view changing color on the mountain like a paradise on earth. Then cross the bridge at the Imza Khola, the trail ascending to the Pangbuche through the century-old Manewall and the wonderful iconic view of Mt. Ama Dablam (6,856m). Keep continuing to walk to the small tea house at Somere along the ridge above the river, and finally, get to Dingboche (4,410m) with a valley, full of tea houses and hotels. Stay overnight at Luxury Lodge as available.

This is a second rest day during the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek for acclimatizing. After having breakfast leisurely, we hike to the Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m) for an amazing Imza view and three over eight thousand mountains in a glance, from where you have magnificent mountains view including the 5th highest mountain in the world " Mt. Makalu 8,463m", Lhotse -the fourth highest mountain in the world 8,516 meters, and Cho Oyu -6th highest mountain in the world 8,201 meters, Amadablam and other many mountains. It pays back two hours ascending after rich on top of Nangkartshang Peak with a breathtaking view. If you visit some other places then, you can hike to Chhukung (4,730m) and Chhukung Ri (5,550m), Island Peak Base Camp, Ama Dablam Base Camp, or visit the HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) at Pheriche for the high altitude lecture every day during the trekking peak season. Enjoying the soaring high view from the peak, walk down to the Dingboche for an overnight stay at best the Luxury hotel in the town.

After energizing on the last day of Acclimatization, we walk to the Lobuche. At the begging of the trip, we steeply ascend to the hilltop, where we climbed through yesterday. Then the trail goes gradually up above the Pheriche village with amazing scenery to the Thukla (4,620m) taking about two hours. Take a rest while before the steep ascend to the Thukla Pass (4,830m) for 45 minutes. This is another harder part of the trip. The pass is on the ridge of the Khumbu Glacier, which is coming from the Everest Base camp. There are several monuments with fretting colorful Buddhist prayer flags with the name of the climber who passed away on their epic journey. The view from here is also wonderful. After another and half hours walk through the small stream you get to the tea house at Lobuche (4,930m) for an overnight stay at the available best hotel. 

This is the most significant day of the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek, the trail goes hide and seek along the ridge of the Khumbu Glacier moraine with a tremendous view of Mount Nuptse on the right side, left Lobuche, and standing Mount Pumori in front of you. In two to three hours of walks to the Gorakshep (5,140m), you will cross the sign of Pyramid International Laboratory/Observatory high-altitude scientific research center. Finally, get to the settlement on the edge of the Glacier at Gorak Shep. From the window of your teahouse, you have a wonderful view of mountains including the top of the world Mt. Everest (8,848m), Nuptse, (7,861m), Lhotse (8,516m), Pumori (7,165m), etc. After taking short rest while taking lunch, prepare for your dream destination at Mt. Everest Base Camp (5,360m). It is a 2 to 3 hours walk along the glacier to get to Base camp. During the Spring time, you will see many expedition groups and have the opportunity to meet some of the Sherpa climbers (Kami Rita Sherpa) who made World records on the summit of Mount Everest for the most (26th Time) and may chance to visit the Nirmal Purja "an elite mountain guide and explorer of Nepal. Fastest ascent of all 14 eight-thousand mountains, with a record time of 6 months and six days. Have explored the Everest Base camp, and back to the Hotel at Gorakshep for overnight staying. Hence, an interesting fact, from the Everest base camp, Mt. Everest can't be seen itself, however, you have a lifetime experience in Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu Icefall, and surrendered scenery.

Early in the morning, after taking hot tea and soup hike up to the mighty viewpoint Kalapatthar (5,550m). It takes about two hours to get to the viewpoint, from where you have mesmerizing views of mountains, such as Mt. Pumari (7,145m), Lingtren (6,695m), Khumbutse (6,623m), Changtse (7,550m), Nuptse (7879m), and even Everest itself. Even during sunrise make the moment a lifetime unforgettable. After taking plenty of pictures and video clips, we decided to the Gorakshep for another exciting trip to Kathmandu by Helicopter flight. Before getting to Kathmandu we will land at the Tenzing Hillary Airport for fuel supply. You will see many flights (airplanes) to Kathmandu in the morning due to the wind in the afternoon in the mountains. We at Nepal Mother House inform you; that sometime the flight can be delayed by an hour or canceled due to unfavorable weather and other reason beyond our control. Anyway, we get back to Kathmandu by one to one and half hour scenic flight and transfer to the designated hotel. You are free on your own, you may have time to relax after a long journey and take back your breath, and rest at your hotel for the rest of the day. On this pleasant day, you may have a full day at leisure either relaxing at the hotel or exploring around Thamel. As this is ending your journey, we would like to invite you for a farewell dinner in a Nepali typical Restaurant with a culture show and hand over your Trip Certificate, Trekking Permit, and TIMS Card for the memory of the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek.

On this pleasant day, you may have a full day at leisure either relax at the hotel or explore around Thamel before your home flight. You may be busy last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives. Some of our assistants from Nepal Mother House will come to your hotel 2 to 3 hours before then your flight and transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for your departure flight to your onward destination, taking lifetime memory with you from the Himalayas.