Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek

Kathmandu altitude: 1400m

Overnight: Kathmandu

You will arrive at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. The team from Eco Holiday Nepal will welcome you to the airport, from where you will get to your hotel in the city. You can relax in the hotel after a long jet-lagged journey and rest for some time. You will get briefed about the tour and meet with other team members.

You will learn more about the trip in detail, including information like meals, accommodations, trekking gear, safety measures, and others. The team leader will also teach you about the tour and what you should and should not do during the trek.

These briefings are essential for your safe and comfortable experience on the Everest Base Camp luxury lodge trekking. We will have a welcome dinner in the evening, where you can enjoy traditional Nepalese cuisine and socialize with fellow trekkers. You can rest in the evening in the hotel and prepare for the trek.

Kathmandu altitude: 1400m

Overnight: Kathmandu

On this day, you will have a chance to explore the beautiful durbar squares of the Kathmandu valley. This sightseeing journey is optional as you can also stay in the hotel and prepare and pack for the trek. As you know, Kathmandu is incredibly filled with ancient heritage and cultural landmarks.

There are immense cultural heritage sites in the region that date back to medieval times. Hence, UNESCO has listed these sites as a part of world heritage sites. The region has a durbar square with many temples, palaces, and others. The three durbar squares include the Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur durbar squares.

There are many temple complexes with old palaces of the kings. There are various holy temples in Kathmandu, including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and others. Since you will not have time to explore these landmarks in a single day, you can choose where to visit.

We will explore the beautiful heritage sites of the region and return to the hotel in the evening. You can rest and prepare for the tour in the hotel. There are various leisurely activities that you can perform as well during the day. As your flight to Lukla starts early, you should get a good night's sleep.

Lukla altitude: 2860m

Phakding altitude: 2610m

Flight duration: 35-40 mins

Trek duration: 4 hrs

Overnight: Phakding

We will wake up early for a mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The trek will start as you land in the town of Lukla. The flight to Lukla generally takes around 35-40 minutes to complete. This Sherpa town, located at an elevation of 2,860 m, is the entry point of all the treks in the Everest region.

You can also observe the snow-clad mountains from Lukla. We will rest at Lukla for some time as you will trek to Phakding for the day. The porters will move ahead of us, carrying our weight. Moreover, the guides will accompany you in providing navigation and other help.

From Lukla town, we will pass through the small village settlement of Chopping. We will cross the Dudh-Kosi River valley before finally arriving at the Phadking village located by the pristine Dudh-Kosi River. In the Phadking village settlement, you will find a tea house where you can rest and sleep for the night.

Namche altitude: 3440m

Trek duration: 6 hrs

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

The trail on this trek section starts early from Phakding as you will trek to the beautiful town of Namche Bazaar. Namche is a famous Sherpa town in the Khumbu region bustling with the group of climbers and trekkers from the Everest region. The beautiful trail will lead you to the Everest region's serene landscapes.

These include forests, waterfalls, lakes, suspension bridges, glaciers, and rivers. There are various settlements of the local community that you will pass through during this trekking journey. After crossing several long suspension bridges, you will finally continue your journey to the Monjo.

The village is the starting point of the new natural heritage site of Sagarmatha National Park. After showing all the necessary permits and other formalities, you will continue your trek passing through the settlement of Jorsale. Finally, you will arrive at your day's destination, Namche Bazaar.

The hustle and bustle of the town will enchant you. There you can find a vibrant atmosphere filled with trekkers and climbers. In the town, you can find shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels, lodges, banks, post offices, and even bakeries. You will then travel through forested areas with many pines and rhododendron trees.

The trail then leads you to the beautiful settlement of the region while observing the snow-clad mountains, including Kongde, Tharmasakru, Kusum Kanguru, and others. The trek will then lead you to a lodge or a guesthouse in the town, where you will stay overnight at the teahouse.

Namche altitude: 3440m

Trek duration: 6 hrs

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

This day is set for acclimatization. On this trekking day, you will continue exploring the region. Acclimatization is necessary for the high altitude region to tackle altitude sickness. The trek in the high-altitude region is quite beautiful, but there are also several challenges.

One of the major challenges that you will need to face is altitude sickness or acute mountain sickness. There are numerous beautiful hiking points in Namche in Khunde, Khumjung, Syangboche, etc. You can go on to explore the beautiful settlement and observe the region's snow-clad mountains.

You can explore and arrive at the highest hotel in the area, the Everest View Hotel. The awe-inspiring views of the snow-clad mountains are quite enthralling in the region. You will get sweeping views of the region, including Everest, Amadablam, and other snow-clad mountains. You can explore the region's cultural aspects, including the rural region's local settlements.

There is also the Sherpa museum in the region, where you can learn about the region's history, culture, and heritage. The Sherpa people's heritage and mountaineering expedition is an enthralling experience. After exploring the region, you will return to the tea houses and rest overnight.

Tengboche altitude: 3867m

Trek duration: 5 hrs

Overnight: Tengboche

The trail on this trek section will then take you through the serene landscapes of the Khumbu region. After you wake up early, you will continue your journey through the beautiful terrains. The trek trail then leads you to the beautiful terrain in the gradual downhill path leading to the Imjatse River at Phunge-Tenga.

You can have lunch and then continue your trek in the region, passing through the rhododendron and pine trees. After arriving at Tengboche, you will get the best scenic vista in the region. The scenic views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Thamserku, Kwande, Kangtega, and others will mesmerize you.

Another cultural landmark of the region includes the Tengboche monastery, an important religious site in the Khumbu region. There you can find monks and nuns practicing their Dharma. We will explore the monastery area and stay overnight at the local teahouse.

Dingboche altitude: 3440m

Trek duration: 6 hrs

Overnight: Dingboche

The trail from Tengboche to Dingboche provides the best views of scenic landscapes while traversing through the rugged terrains. The trekking journey starts early in the morning as you pass through the forested trails. Trekkers will get the best views of the forested trails and Imjatse River.

You will cross a bridge and forested trails to arrive at a different topography of dry landscapes at Pangboche. From Pangboche, you will climb uphill on a path leading to the river and finally climb the Imja Tse valley. You can observe the Amadablam in the North and the Island Peak in the east. After arriving at Dingboche, you can rest overnight.

Lobuche altitude: 4890m

Trek duration: 5 hrs

Overnight: Lobuche

We will start our trek early after overnighting at Dingboche. The beautiful climb will take you to the ridge along the trail with many Buddhist prayer flags. The winding paths also provide the greatest views of Cholatse, Taboche peaks, and Pheriche valley.

After arriving at the Thugla settlement, you can find the location rapidly with the Khumbu glacier forming into white water. We will cross a short bridge before arriving at the territory of Thugla. There you can have lunch and then start your trek to Lobuche.

There is also a memorial commemorating the climbers who have lost their lives in the Everest mountains. You will then take a short uphill walk to Lobuche, where you can spend the night.

Gorak Shep altitude: 5,180 m

Everest Base Camp altitude: 5,365 m

Trek duration: 7-8 hrs

Overnight: Gorak Shep

This trek's extended trail will be from Lobuche to Gorak Shep and the Everest Base Camp. The hike will then lead you through a flat valley before gradually climbing to the ridge. The climb then turns steep near Khumbu glacier.

There are rocky moraines that you will need to cross, which then lead you to the Gorakshep. The beautiful region is the last settlement before the Everest Base Camp. There are flat areas located just below the Kalapathar and Mt. Pumori.

You will head east at Gorak Shep with scenic views of the Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers. The incredible views of Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse are pretty enchanting. After resting, you will travel to the Everest Base Camp.

The beautiful base camp has an incredible atmosphere with climbers preparing and training for the trek. After exploring the region, you will return to Gorak Shep and rest overnight at the teahouse.

Kalapathar altitude: 5,545 m

Trek duration: 3-4 hrs

Flight duration: 35-40 mins

Overnight: Kathmandu

Early in the morning, you will hike to Kalapathar to observe the snow-clad mountains, including the highest of them all, Mt Everest. Everest looks even better from Kalapathar. The trek starts early, before sunrise so you can get the magical sunrise views from Kalapathar. After observing this incredible vista, you can return to the hotel, where you will rest in Gorak Shep.

From Gorakshep, you will travel to Kathmandu on a luxurious helicopter ride. The ride is a safe and comfortable trip conducted by the best and most experienced pilots and crew members. After you arrive at Kathmandu, our team will transfer to your destination as our Everest Base Camp luxury lodge trekking journey ends.