Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days

Welcome to the Himalayas !!! 

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Our office representative will be waiting for you for a warm welcome holding a company plate that will help you to easily recognize him. Your trip to Nepal and every travel necessity is our responsibility now.

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Firstly, we will transfer you to your respective hotel, and help you check-in. You can freshen up and take a rest or rather take a short walk around the Thamel area to have a quick insight into evening life over there and experience being in a different world. Our guide will give you some briefing about our trek and routes. Overnight at a 5-star level hotel inclusive of breakfast in Kathmandu. 

Our guide picks you up from the hotel for 30-35 minutes of an early morning flight to Lukla. The flight to Lukla itself is a great adventure with an aerial view of the vast landscape with lush valleys and hills, a view of the Himalayan range, wavy rivers and valleys. We meet the rest of the team (i.e porters) and begin on the short trek to Phakding. Watching the local settlements and spinning prayer wheels, we descend to Chheplung village past mani walls. Crossing several suspension bridges, we today walk through dense forest that is home to diverse flora and fauna. We will stay overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - one of the best luxury hotels in Phakding.

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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The trail today goes through upstream along the riverbank to the junction of Bhote Koshi River and Dudh Koshi River. We will have to cross a Hilary bridge. Then we will ascend for Namche Bazaar. On the way, it gives a chance us incredible photographic opportunities as the peaks of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8511m), Nuptse (7879m), Arna Dablam (6856m) and Taweche (6542m) come into view for the first time of the trip. We will stay overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - one of the best luxury hotels in Namche.

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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We rest this day at Namche Bazaar to acclimatize to the new altitude, which is an ideal place to spend a rest day before heading off towards a higher elevation. Instead of resting in your lodge, it is recommended that you stay active and mobile during the acclimatization day. A few hundred feet vertical treks during the day will help you properly acclimatize. Or rather you can spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar. The place is the center of the Everest region and has plenty of lodges, tea shops, souvenir shops, ATMs, money exchangers, Internet cafes, government offices, restaurants, bakeries, etc. You can visit the Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where you can observe an assortment of things allied to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various flora and fauna of the Sagarmatha National Park. Surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the sacred peak Khumbila, Khumjung hosts a well-known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. You can also visit Hillary School at Khumjung. We will stay overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - one of the best luxury hotels in Namche.

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Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On the trail to Tengboche, we have views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Khangtega, and Thamserku peaks. Further along the trail, we come to the army post at Phunke Tenga. The afternoon leaves us free to pay a visit to the Buddhist monastery at Tengboche. We can also trek up a steep hill to the Sagamartha National Park headquarters. There is also a Buddhist monastery here at Pangboche to visit. 

We will stay overnight at Everest Summit Lodge or a similar class guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today our trek is uphill and takes us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its wonderful views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time so as to avoid getting affected by the higher altitude.

We will stay overnight at Hotel Bright Star or a similar class guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Today we will take the day off for acclimatization and explore the surrounding areas. we can steeply climb to NakartsangGompa for an exceptional view of Everest (8848m), Pumori (7165m), Nuptse (7861m), AmaDablam (6856m), Lhotse (8414m), and Island Peak (6,189 m). we can also go on a side trip to Chhukhung to get a closer view of the glaciers as an option, it is not necessary either one if you are not physically ready for it. Overnight in Dingboche.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner

We initially head to Dughla Village and then cross the fairly steep moraine at the base of the Khumbu Glacier, having to cross slopes covered with boulders. We continue to ascend to Chupki Lhara which has an array of stones with prayer flags placed as a memorial to climbers Scott Fischer (American) and ten-time Everest summiteer Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepalese guide) who died while attempting a climb of Everest. As we head to the Khumbu Glacier moraine a number of huge peaks stare right at us: Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal. This scene will leave you spell-bound! Tonight we stay at Hotel Oxygen or Eco Lodge or similar class guesthouse. Accommodation here is with a shared toilet and bathroom.

Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This is a physically challenging day as we follow the trail along the Khumbu Glacier and then up to Everest Base Camp at 5365m / 17,601ft. This is as close to Mt. Everest you can reach without using mountaineering equipment. The view of the Khumbu Glacier from EBC is impressive. We will then return to Gorakshep for the night and stay at Hotel Yeti or similar class guesthouse. Accommodation with shared toilet and bathroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

As scheduled, we start early in the morning and after about two hours of an ascent, we reach Kala Patthar. The strenuous ascent to the summit is rewarded with a view beyond our imagination. Kala Patthar is decorated by prayer flags and cairns and has a small stupa and weather station at its summit, where you are surrounded by glaciers and incredible panoramic views of the mountains that include Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Taweche, Everest and Kantega. We have breakfast back at Gorekshep and descend to Pheriche for a well-earned rest. Overnight at the best local guest house. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Retrieving journey to Namche Bazaar is pleasant through valleys and pasturelands. We descend to the lower altitude where breathing becomes easy and the temperature keeps rising as we move further to the lower altitude, passing through Tengboche and continuing through enjoying the picturesque view of Monjo valley. You will now follow your footsteps back to Lukla with spectacular views of Amadablam. We continue through the hillside blanketed by rhododendrons and juniper trees and keep a lookout for wildlife such as colorful pheasants, mountain goats, snow leopards, etc. The distance of the mountains makes you feel like watching all the time. We will stay overnight at Yeti Mountain Home. Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

As we are trekking back, our path goes steeply downhill. The more we trek downwards the more we feel easier to breathe as the air gets denser. You will be continuing the trail taking after the Sherpa village and following the Tenzing and Hillary suspension bridge. The trail is full of picturesque views of the landscape and some mountain scenarios. Following the banks of Dudh Koshi River and crossing back many suspension bridges, we pass through forests and small villages, we make our way to Lukla which will be our final stop in the Solukhumbu region. You can explore Lukla Bazaar and shop local items there and celebrate your successful and safe trek with your crew. We will stay overnight at Yeti Mountain Home.

Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Early morning, we leave Tenzing Hillary airport boarding a scenic 35-minute flight back to Kathmandu. Flying over the clouds and enjoying the mesmerizing view of the Khumbu region, we will be carrying an unforgettable and successful journey to the EBC. Upon arrival, your guide will transfer you to the hotel where a good rest after a long trek will be crucial. In the evening, we have a farewell dinner together. Overnight at a 5-star level hotel inclusive of breakfast. 

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Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner 

Your Everest journey concludes today and a representative from the Glorious Himalaya Team will drop you off at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport at least three hours before you depart from Nepal. On your journey home you may already be thinking about another adventure into the vast Himalayan landscape.

Breakfast included.