Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

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15 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 2 more

The Everest Base Camp Trek stands out from other treks due to its awe-inspiring views of the Khumbu region of Nepal. Trekkers are blessed with picturesque sights of lush green forests, magnificent meadows, and the iconic Mt. Everest. Furthermore, the trek provides an insight into the culture of the Sherpa villagers, with its colorful prayer flags and traditional homes. As an added bonus, trekkers have the opportunity to have a close-up view of some of the highest mountains in the world, such as Everest, Lhotse, Choyu, and Makalu.

What's Included

Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu from a professional guide
Luxury accommodation in kathmandu
All Necessary Permits
Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight and airport departure taxes
Lunch (Optional[13])
Lunch
Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
Dinner (Optional[13])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[13])
Breakfast
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek
Travel and rescue insurance
International flights; Nepalese visa fee
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Excess baggage charge(s) for the domestic flight

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our airport representative will be eagerly waiting for you outside the terminal building with a Swotah Travel signboard to welcome you. On your arrival, he will personally guide you to our tourist vehicle which will take you to the hotel.

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 15 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Kathmandu

    You will be welcomed warmly and taken to the hotel comfortably by our team in a private vehicle. After arriving at the hotel, we will explain about the trek shortly then, you will enjoy a hearty dinner with Nepal’s kick in it and rest for the night.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Kathmandu Sightseeing

    1 stop
  • 2
    Kathmandu Durbar Square

    On this day, be ready to have your mind blown by the diversity and harmonical peace that Kathmandu has to offer. Along with that, you will also visit around and see as many Unesco world heritage sites as possible. Besides all these, the rich Newari culture and warm, hospitable people around will have you feeling warm and welcomed.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) or Drive to Manthali (4-6 hours) and Fly to Lukla, and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) - 3 to 4 hours.

    1 stop
  • 3
    Flights to Lukla

    We start off early in the morning and make our way to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804 m). Upon arrival, the guide will give a brief introduction and introduce the porters before we start our trek towards Phakding (2,610 m). The walk is easy and we will pass through the small village of Ghat (2,550 m) before reaching Phakding. Due to the high traffic congestion during peak trekking season (March, April, May, October, November), the flights to and from Lukla and Kathmandu have been shifted to Manthali Airport in Ramechhap district.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Trek to Namche (3450M)

    1 stop
  • 4
    Namche Bazaar

    After an early morning breakfast, the trekking continues through a dense forest of pine and a few suspension bridges. We will also enjoy the sight of Toktok, Bengkar, and Chhamuwa, leading us to Monjo. From Monjo, you enter Sagarmatha National park after all the requirements are met. The trek begins to climb down from here steeply, and you will eventually be crossing the Dudh Koshi river by bridge. Then we arrive at Larja Dovan, followed by Larja bridge, walking the trail of the lower river bank and forest. Crossing the Larja bridge, the majestic view of Mt.Everest smiles at us. From here, to reach Mislung the rocky path crosses forests and hills. An easy walk from Mislung takes us to Namche. Upon arriving at Namche, you can either stroll around and explore Namche or rest at a teahouse.

    16 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day

    1 stop
  • 5

    This day will be spent focusing on ways to prevent us from possible mountain sickness. Instead of sitting dully, we will be hiking for the entire day through Khunde, Khumjung, and back to Namche. You will get a view of Khunde, Namche, Ama Dablam, and Pachermo Peak from the Hillary Memorial viewpoint. On our way here, the trail offers a splendid view of Thamserku peaks before arriving at Khunde Tsamkhang, which is a stunning Buddhist temple which is located above Khunde village. We will explore Khunde and continue moving towards Khumjung, the Khumbu region’s largest village. Along with the Mani wall and Khumjung monastery, the village also has Hillary school, a school built by Sir Edmund Hillary. The night after the hike will be spent at Namche Bazar.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Trek to Tengboche (3870 m)

    1 stop
  • 6

    After breakfast walking past Phunki Thanga through the village with the largest and most astonishing monastery in the Everest region climbing down, we reach Sagarmatha National park. From here, you will experience the most beautiful view of snow-capped mountains like Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse, and Nuptse. After these magical views, you arrive at Tengboche, from where we should be able to witness a Buddhist ceremony if you arrive on time. To relieve all the stress from the trek, accommodation will be arranged at a teahouse in Tengboche.

    14 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    Trek to Dingboche (4410 m)

    1 stop
  • 7
    Dingboche

    On this day of Everest base camp trek, we will get sight of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam after trekking downhill through a beautiful rhododendron forest along with birch and conifers trees. Then you will move towards Pangboche, passing the Imja river by climbing down until Debuche. After reaching Pangboche, we continue to move forward, admiring the view of the Himalayas and Pangboche monastery. From here, in order to arrive in Dingboche, you will cross the beautiful Lobuche river and ascend for a while. Overnight stay in a teahouse at Dingboche.

    16 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Acclimatization Day

    1 stop
  • 8

    To tackle the possible sickness that The Everest base camp trek has, acclimatization is a must. For the day, we will be involved in actively walking around beautiful and small villages with terrific lands of farms, and fields of barley, buckwheat, and potatoes as it helps in acclimatization. Observing and admiring views of Mt.Makalu, Lhotse, Cholatse, Tawache, Ama Dablam, and others, you will also be part of the hike to Nagarjun hill. After a very pleasant and active day, the night will be spent in a teahouse at Dingboche.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4940 m)

    1 stop
  • 9

    After breakfast, you will move towards Lobuche. We will slowly climb up as the trail elevates higher and higher from here. Through boulder-strewn slopes that take you to Chupki Lhara climbing terminal moraine of Khumbu glacier, give you the thrill of adventure. On moving further up for a while from Khumbu glacier, the Everest base camp trek’s another destination for the day, Lobuche, is reached. Teahouse will be arranged for an overnight stay.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Trek to Gorakshep (5170 m)/Everest Base Camp (5364 m)

    1 stop
  • 10
    Everest Base Camp

    Cherishing the glorious view of Mt. Everest along with other snow-capped peaks like Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, etc., we march towards Gorkashep after warm breakfast in the morning. Firstly you trek accompanied by moraine of Khumbu glacier. Before moving further through beautiful streams, and rocky paths along with other mountains that finally get us closer to Everest itself, you will devour lunch at Gorakshep. From this location, Nuptse, Khumbutse, and Pumori mountains will also come into our sight. The night will be spent in a teahouse at Gorakshep.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 11

    Kalapatthar (5545 m) to Pheriche (4288 m)

    1 stop
  • 11

    The trek starts early in the morning to catch the golden sunrise with a climb up for several hours and to get us to Kalapatthar. The highlight of this particular day is the sunrise from Kalapatthar that strikes on Mount Everest and gives a golden reflection. On climbing down, you will be blessed with breathtaking views of other mountains like Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Taboche, Cholatse, and Lobuche. At Kalapatthar, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast and then move back to Gorakshep, then resume trekking to Pheriche through a rocky route. We will stop here and stay at a teahouse.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 12

    Trek to Namche

    1 stop
  • 12
    Namche Bazaar

    After having breakfast in the morning, we will first leave for Tengboche by climbing down for a bit. You will again be back at Sagarmatha National Park, surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains all the way to Namche. The accommodation for the night at Namche will be arranged in a teahouse.

    16 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 13

    Trek to Lukla

    1 stop
  • 13
    Lukla

    We will get back to the place where the Everest base camp trek started, which is Lukla. Walking our way back to Pheding through divine Dudhkoshi, you will reach Lukla. Our trail has a suspension bridge of Thado Koshi river and small but vivid Sherpa villages. You will spend your last night on the lap of mountains in a teahouse.

    14 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 14

    Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

    2 stops
  • 14
    Lukla

    From Lukla airport, we take our flight back to Kathmandu. Since the whole day will be ahead of us after arriving at the capital, it is up to you to either take a stroll around the city or just rest in the hotel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Lukla

    From Lukla airport, we take our flight back to Kathmandu. Since the whole day will be ahead of us after arriving at the capital, it is up to you to either take a stroll around the city or just rest in the hotel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 15

    Departure

    1 stop
  • 16
    Tribhuvan International Airport

    Your flight will be scheduled for this day, and our staff will monitor and look after all the necessary requirements and see you off at the Tribhuvan International airport.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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