Excursión de lujo al campamento base del Everest

Manthali to Lukla Flight

The airport in Manthali, Ramechhap is about 4 to 5 hours away from Kathmandu. Wake up at 2:30 am and take an escorted shuttle to Manthali airport on a shared tourist vehicle. Board a 20-minute flight to Lukla. Manthali to Lukla flight is relevant during peak trekking months.

Kathmandu to Lukla Flight

Wake up at 5/6 am. Our staff will escort you to the airport’s domestic terminal in Kathmandu. Board a 35-minute flight to Lukla. Kathmandu to Lukla flight is relevant during the off-season of trekking.

Prepare your luggage for the trek the day before the flight. You will be arriving at the Tenzing Hillary Airport early in the morning. Breakfast in Lukla. Porters will meet the group in Lukla and are assigned to carry luggage. For every two clients, one porter is assigned.

Today we trek to Phakding. The trail is straightforward. We head out of Lukla and follow the Dudh Koshi River downhill. The route connects to the Namche Bazaar trail, just above Chaurikharka (2,713 m). Continuing, we come across the small village of Ghat. After a brisk hike, we arrive at Phakding.

Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home or Everest Summit Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, a money exchange, an internet cafe, and a bakery. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail. 

Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home or Hotel Namche or Similar Class (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air pressure. In a short trek in and around Namche Bazar, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.

Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home, Hotel Namche, or SImilar Class (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We trek to an altitude of 3,930m / 12,893ft today. On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas.

A ceremony at the monastery takes place every day in the morning at 3 pm later. If waiting for a few hours, we can witness the ceremony before heading toward Pangboche. From Tengboche, the trail drops to Debuche crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche village.

Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge or a similar class Guesthouse (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time so we avoid getting affected by the altitude.

Overnight at the Hotel Bright Star (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

On this day you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. We will have a trip to Chhukung valley via the Imja Khola valley to get a marvelous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse’s massive south wall, then return to Dingboche in the evening. 

Overnight at the Hotel Bright Star or similar class Guesthouse (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. We continue to climb as we are heading to the altitude of 4,910m / 16,018ft at Lobuche, which is really just a few huts at the foot of the giant Lobuche peak. Some breathing problems may arise today due to altitude.

Overnight at the Hotel Oxygen or Similar Class Guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

This is the big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5365 m/17,601 ft., the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from the Base Camp is spectacular. We return back to Gorak shep for the night.

Overnight at Hotel Yeti or a similar-class Guesthouse. Accommodation with a common toilet and bathroom. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

This will be another big and rewarding day of the trek. Most of the morning on this day is spent climbing Mt. Kalapatthar, a small peak (by Himalayan standards) at 5555m / 18,225ft. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama:

Everest, the highest point on the planet at 29,028ft, 8,848 m, towers directly ahead, and on all sides loom the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse, and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep, a tiny hamlet at 5180 meters then trek down to Pangboche village.

Overnight at Hotel Himalaya or Hotel Pumori - Accommodation with attached Toilet and Bathroom.(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

From Pangboche, leaving the mountains behind us our descent takes us through Tengboche Monastery at an elevation of 3,860m / 12,664 ft before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar at 3441 m/11,289 ft. We arrive back in Namche Bazaar in the afternoon. 

Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home, Hotel Namche, or a similar-class Guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

Finally, we return to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Also giving you time to explore the town.

Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home or a similar-class Guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

Flight to Manthali

The flight from Lukla to Manthali is 20 minutes flight. After that, it is about a 4 to 6-hour drive to Kathmandu. You’ll be transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu on a shared tourist vehicle. This is relevant for the peak trekking season from March to November.

Flight to Kathmandu

The flight to Lukla takes about 35 minutes. After arriving at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu via a shared tourist vehicle. This is relevant for the months outside peak trekking months.

Overnight at a five-star hotel.(Breakfast and farewell dinner Included)

Our thrilling trek to the Everest region has come to an end. You will be escorted to the international airport by one of our airport representatives in preparation for your return trip. We wish you luck in your future travels and hope to see you again in Nepal soon.

(Breakfast Included)