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Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek – 13 Days

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek – 13 Days

Duration :   12 Nights/13 Days
Places Covered :  
  • Kathmandu
  • Lukla
  • Phakding
  • Namche Bazaar
  • Tengboche
  • Debuche
  • Dingboche
  • Lobuche
  • Gorakshep
  • Everest Base Camp
  • Kala Patthar

Wanted to experience the wonders of Everest up close but don’t feel like sleeping in primitive lodges and walking for long days? Then get on with Nyindha Adventures Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek- an active trekking trip in the footsteps of famous mountaineering legends but in the utmost comfort and luxury of amenities.

Most luxury Everest Base Camp trek tend to give you only the convenience of complete exquisite accommodations, excellent meals and personalized services.

But we attempt to go a step further by incorporating helicopter return from Gorakshep thus not only reducing your travel time but also giving an elegant ending to your unique EBC trek.

Thus, our luxury Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return is composed for those who like to admire the stunning Everest, its magnificent landscape, and rich heritage without sacrificing on their convenience and comfort.

During this active luxury Everest Base Camp trek 13 days adventure, you will first discover the cultural riches of Kathmandu and sleep in the best 5-star hotel in the capital.

Then you will depart for the magnificent flight to Lukla and make 7 days trek through the Khumbu Villages where the famous Sherpa with their time stood Tibetan Buddhist monasteries live. Throughout, you will sleep in the luxury mountain lodges and finest tea houses (except for Lobuche and Gorakshep) with optimum comfort.

You will also visit the Tengboche Monastery and immerse yourself in the bustling hustle and bustle of Namche Bazaar, the most important trading post for the Sherpas. Once you cross Lobuche, the 5364 m high Everest Base Camp and the 5644 m high Kala Patthar will beckon you in Gorakshep.

Be ready for the views you will never forget and spend some time with the eternal snow and rock giants of Khumbu. Of course there will be Everest (8848 m) straight looking at you but there will also be the myriad of Pumori (7161 m), Thamserku (6608 m), Kongde (6187 m), Ama Dablam (6812 m), Lhotse (8516 m), Khumbutse (6636 m), Nuptse (7861 m), Taboche (6495 m), Lobuche (6119 m), Changtse (7543 m), and Lingtren (6749 m).

Once done, you will then enjoy the comfort of a quick return by helicopter over the Khumbu Glacier and through the narrow valleys towards Kathmandu.

Autumn and spring are the most vibrant times for our luxury Everest Base Camp trek that doesn’t necessitate any alpine skill and experience. Thus, the trek is an ideal adventure for all healthy explorers eager for some excitement and luxury.

What makes our Everest Base Camp Trek a LUXURY Trek? Throughout the 13 days journey along the Everest trail, we will provide you a higher level of comfort and service compared to standard EBC treks.

You will stay in a world-class five-star hotel in Kathmandu and while trekking, the finest setting of the luxury lodges and tea houses equipped with modern utilities such as spacious luxurious beds, hot showers, and Wi-Fi will be organized. You will also have the provision of excellent gourmet meals with a blend of the international and local varieties. With the aim of prioritizing your comfort at every turn, we also have integrated a helicopter return at the end. Additionally, you will also have our personalized services with our skilled local experienced guides and porters. For the Kathmandu tour, we offer you our spacious large private vehicle along with an experienced city tour guide and driver. Thus our luxury Everest Base camp trek will allow you to solely focus on your journey without the typical trekking hassle.


Daywise Itinerary

Welcome to Kathmandu, the heart of all the mountaineering action! Once through TIA, an agent of Nyindha Adventures will meet you and escort you to your deluxe five-star hotel. Take as many moments as you need to settle in; later our guide will discuss the trekking itinerary of our luxury Everest Base Camp trek and will also tell you about your city tour the next day.

  • Activity: 30 mins drive to hotel
  • Maximum Altitude: 1350m / 4,429ft (Kathmandu)
  • Accommodation: Five Star Hotel

After breakfast, you will be taken for a complete Kathmandu private excursion. With our experienced city guide, you will travel through the monuments of Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and the Palace Square of Kathmandu. Next, we will prepare for the trip and our guide will assess your gear and suggest for any necessary purchases. If needed, you can also rent equipment with our guide’s assistance. Please make sure to sleep early as we may have to proceed at midnight for the onward Lukla flight. In the hustling spring and fall time, the Lukla flight from TIA may not be possible due to high air surge. In such cases, we will have to redirect towards Ramechhap and then fly on to Lukla. Ramechhap is only 4 to 5 hour distance from the city for which we will offer you a private four wheel with our driver.

  • Activity: Half-day sightseeing and trek preparation
  • Maximum Altitude: 1350m / 4,429ft (Kathmandu)
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Five Star Hotel

Rise and shine and there we fly exceedingly towards Lukla over Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Everest. With the smiling faces, we will be received by our local support team after which we start walking calmly down along Dudh Koshi to Phakding.

Taking in the rural environment of Chheplung, Chaurikharka (Yak Pasture), Thadokoshi, and Ghat, we will be at Phakding by late afternoon. With Kusum Kanguru, Kongde Ri and Khumbila, we will have our hot meal at our luxury lodge.

  • Activity: Flight From Kathmandu To Lukla and Trek To Phakding 3/4 Hrs
  • Maximum Altitude: 2860m / 9,383ft (Lukla)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House

After a short gracious hike through Benkar and Chumoa Villages, we will be at Monjo. Crossing the boundary of the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, we will proceed over a hemp bridge towards Jorsalle. After around 40 minutes of progression, Hilary Bridge will come on our way. Glancing at Taboche, we will then make it to the opposite road which climbs us abruptly to Everest View Point/Top Danda (3140 m) and then on to Namche.

  • Activity: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 6 /7 Hrs
  • Maximum Altitude: 3440m / 11,286ft (Namche Bazaar)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House

A luxury breakfast awaits this morning at Namche after which we can engage in brief acclimating walks in the town. There are multiple activity options available such as you can ascend higher to Everest View Hotel (3880 m), explore Khumjung and its Hilary school and Gompa, or trek to Khundu and Thame. Our guide will be with you to lead you on your chosen hikes.

  • Activity: Hike to Everest View Point 3/4 Hrs
  • Maximum Altitude: 3440m / 11,286ft (Namche Bazaar)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House

We will ascend through the rhododendron and juniper forests into the deep Dudh Koshi Gorge. Then, our trek will continue over another drawbridge over the Imja River. We will then move upward towards Phungi Thanga (3250 m) and continue to move up for 2 hours to Tengboche. Here, we have the most historic and grand monastery belonging to 17th century. We may attend a ceremony with the monks here after which we will hike through a pretty forest for 30 minutes to an hour to Deboche. The comfort of our luxury lodge will be enhanced by the ice giants of Ama Dablam, Taboche, Lhotse, Kongde, Everest, Kangtega, and Thamserku right from our window.

  • Activity: Trek From Namche Bazaar To Debouche 7/ 8 Hrs
  • Maximum Altitude: 3820m / 12,533ft (Debouche)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House

We will graciously climb for an hour through the pretty forest to reach Pangboche (3900 m). After a quick look at its monastery, we will move ahead into Imja Valley and meet the lovely Lobuche River. After crossing this charming river, we will then slowly and calmly climb towards Dingboche where we can see the fascinating massive giant of Lhotse in the vibrant shades of red.

  • Activity: Trek From Debouche To Dingboche 5/6 Hrs
  • Maximum Altitude: 4360m / 14,304ft (Dingboche)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House

To further acclimatize to the unfamiliar altitude, we will be spending another night in Dingboche. Like Namche, this village also offers multiple choices of acclimating trips. For example, you can choose to take a trip to Chhukung and ascend the Chhukung Ri (5550 m) or climb higher to the 5083 m high Nangkartshang Peak.

  • Activity: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
  • Maximum Altitude: 4360m / 14,304ft (Dingboche)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House

We will engage in a small climb of around 100 m towards the Dusa Village. Then following the ridge trail, we will shortly be at Dughla (4620 m) where lunch will be served. Prepare for the rigorous ascent towards 4830 m Dugh La Pass where we will pray in front of the many memorial stones erected for the fallen climbers and Sherpas. Our hike will now gently go uphill along the narrow trail between the Khumbu Side Wall and the Lobuche Mountain. Soon Lobuche Village will be on our sight with Lingtren, Mahalangur, Pumori, Lobuche and Khumbutse Peaks.

  • Activity: Trek From Dingboche To Lobuche, 5/ 6Hrs
  • Maximum Altitude: 4910m / 16,109ft (Lobuche)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House

A small ascent along the long Khumbu Glacier wall will lead us toward the Lobuche Pass. Then, we will have to face several ascents and descents over the terminal moraine of the Changri Nup Glacier followed by a strenuous climb to Gorakshep. We will take some moment of break and lunch, of course, and then we will continue up the valley across the debris-covered glacier of the Khumbu. After around 2 hours, we will be at EBC where the infamous Khumbu Icefall, Lhotse, and Nuptse imposingly loom above us. After a brief respite and excursion, we will head back for our evening rest in Gorakshep.

  • Activity: Trek From Lobuche To Everest Base Camp and retrace to Gorekshep 8/ 9Hrs
  • Maximum Altitude: 5364m / 17,598ft ( Everest Base Camp)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House

Finally, the triumphing day of our Luxury Everest Base Camp trek has arrived. For the summit of the Black Mountain the Kala Patthar, we will rise early and climb beyond the dried-up Gorakshep Lake. The rocky route will now guide us up for around 1 to 2 hours till we are at the excellent vantage point to be near the Everest pyramid. The deep view of Nuptse, Changri, and Khumbu Glaciers along with Pumori, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Changtse, Lingtren, and Khumbutse can also be seen very close.

We will now head down to Gorakshep and while we are savoring the hot meal, our helicopter will be on its way to fly us back towards Kathmandu. Our shuttle may briefly stop at Lukla for needed fueling. At Kathmandu TIA, our respective vehicle will be on board to take you back to your exquisite hotel. Then, in the evening, we will once again come together for a pleasing Nepali dinner.

  • Activity: Hike up to Kala Patthar, and fly back to Kathmandu by shared helicopter
  • Maximum Altitude: 5644m / 18,517ft (Kathmandu)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guest House

You will get an extra day in Kathmandu if the helicopter ride takes in time; otherwise, it will happen today. When you are in Kathmandu, we will be happy to set up for you an additional tour to Patan and Bhaktapur.

  • Activity: Shopping
  • Maximum Altitude: 1350m / 4,429ft (Kathmandu )
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Five Star Hotel

On your timed flight to your home, our agent will go with you to TIA ending our luxury Everest Base Camp trek 13 days journey.

  • Activity: Drop To Airport By Private Transport
  • Maximum Altitude: 1350m / 4,429ft (Kathmandu)
  • Meals: Breakfast

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • All ground private transport airport pickup and drop transfer.
  • Four night’s Five star twin-sharing basis hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu sight seeing entrance fees and tour guide.
  • One way domestic flight Kathmandu – Lukla include with tax.
  • Gorakshep to Kathmandu by sharing helicopter.
  • Full broad meals with Tea/coffee ( Breakfast , Lunch ,Dinner) during the trek.
  • Best available twin-sharing (tea house) accommodation during the trek.
  • Private bathrooms with provide at Lulka, Phakding ,Namche, and pangboche
  • Seasonable fruit during the trek.
  • English-speaking knowledgeable helpful experience government license holder guide (1 porter: 2 Trekker’s) all his salary , food, accommodation , drink and insurance included.
  • Sleeping bags , down jacket and duffle bags ( Returned back after your trip completed)
  • Sagarmatha National Park permit fees.( TIMS fee- Trekker’ information Management system )
  • First aid medicine kit box
  • Nyindha Adventures t-shirt.
  • Trekking achievement certificate from trip organizer company.
  • All government and local tax officials expense.
  • No Hidden Fees/Costs.

Exclusions

  • Extra night’s accommodation Kathmandu.
  • Meals for Kathmandu city.
  • If you early departure from mountain for accommodation , food by yourselves.
  • Travel insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Nepal entry visa fees: You can easily get a visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. A 30-day multiple-entry visa costs USD 40 (or equivalent), and a 90-day multiple-entry visa costs USD 100. Bring 2 passport-sized photos.
  • Any cold drinks (water, soda, juice, etc.).
  • Wi-Fi internet during the trek.
  • Personal expenses ( phone calls, laundry, bar bills and extra porters)
  • Tips for guide(s) , porter (s) and driver(s).

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