Everest Base Camp Trek – Luxury

Welcome  in Kathmandu, Nepal!

Heartily welcome to the country of the Himalayas. One of our will pick  you up at the Tribhuvan intl. airport with the garland  and assists you to transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. After checking at the hotel and refreshment, you will be welcomed to a brief discussion about trekking, introduction with the guide & porter.

Overnight at Hotel.

Sightseeing in UNESCO World Heritage site of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa.

Today is great Sightseeing through UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu City, also known as Kantipur, the capital of Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal's art and culture. It is a place for rest, relaxation, and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments. Kathmandu Durbar Square with its arrays of temples and the ancient palaces of the former Nepali Royals enriches your experience of the centuries-old civilization. Then afternoon we drive to the holy place of Buddhist, Swayambhunath: Said to be around 2000 years old, this Buddhist Stupa sits atop a hill. The main stupa is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire crowned by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. The hill of Swayambhu is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples. You’ll get a scenic view of Kathmandu city from there.

Fly to Lukla (2,800m) and Start Trekking to Phakding (2,650m), 3-4 hours walk

Early morning we fly  to Lukla from Kathmandu. After 30 minutes  scenic flight, arrive in Lukla. Having our first breakfast in the mountain, we start our trekking to Phakding village. After lunch, we look around the village.

Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 5-6 hours

After breakfast, we will continue our trek following the Dudhkoshi river. We cross it  twice to reach Monjo village by a small suspension bridge which is also  the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. After descending walk of about 20 minutes we reach Jorsalle village, the last village till Namche Bazaar. After Jorsalle village, following the Dudhkoshi river with a gradual walk for half an hour and again crossing the suspension bridge, we walk up to Namche Bazaar for a couple of hours, which is well known as the capital of the Khumbu region.

Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar and Visit Sagarmatha National Park

Today is our rest day for acclimatization. After breakfast, we make a short excursion around Namche Bazaar, visiting Sagarmatha National Park headquarter and Everest view hotel for the panoramic view of many white peaks.

Pleasant walk to a great views of  Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde peak

After breakfast, we start our trek to Tyangboche. Today we have such a pleasant walk as we have great views of   Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde peak. After crossing the Dudhkoshi river, it will be a hard walk to Tyangboche for slightly more than an hour as the trails lead uphill. After the uphill, you will be right at the Tyangboche village where beautiful Mt. Amadablam and big monasteries will come to your eyes first.

Arrive at one of the beautiful villages in Pangboche (4,358m), 5-6 hours walk

After breakfast, we start our trek down to Dingboche village through the rhododendron forest, and crossing the bridge, we arrive at one of the beautiful villages in Pangboche. The trail continues to Dingboche as Mt. Amadablam gets closer and closer. After 5 hours pleasant walk, finally we arrive at Dingboche which is also the gateway to Chukung Village and Island peak.

Acclimatization day at Dingboche

Today is another rest day for acclimatization. You may have a full day's rest or have an excursion around to village or even consider a day walk to Chhukung Village. The view is awesome as mountain-like Thamserku, Khangtega, Taboche, Cholache, as well as Mt. Amadablam, are shinning in front of our eyes.

Dingboche to Lobuche Village (4,928m), 4-5 hours walk

After breakfast, we start our walk. The trail goes gradually up to Thukla. A pleasant uphill walk brings you to the memorial park of the climber and finally to your guesthouse in the Lobuche village.

Trek to Gorak Shep (5,160m) & Hike to Everest Base Camp (5,320m) 7-8 hours walk

After having breakfast early in the morning, we continue our trek to Gorekshep Village. After having a wonderful walk for about 3  hours  in a windy and rocky path, we arrive in Gorakshep.  After check-in at the lodge & lunch, we  continue our adventure  towards Everest Base Camp and to the Khumbu Ice-fall. During the spring season, all the climbers gather in Everest Base Camp with colorful tents that can be seen as if we are in a snowy tents park. After exploring the base camp and its surroundings glacier, we return to Gorekshep. Wonderful view of Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse, and other magnificent peaks, we complete our adventure for today.

Hike to Kala Patthar (5,550m) & Trek back to Pheriche 6-7 hours walk

Early in the morning,  we start hiking up to Kala Patthar for the most wonderful sunrise views of Mt. Everest. After climbing for a couple of hours, we arrive at the famous viewpoint, the top of Kala Patthar.  Now we have the best view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam along with the entire mountain views of the Khumbu Himalayan range. Spending some time to take photographs  here, we  hike down to Gorekshep. After breakfast, we will have an easy walk down to Pheriche for overnight.

Pheriche to Namche Bazaar(3440m), 5-6 hrs walk

After breakfast, we start our trek. Going down is easier and faster. With great memories of those spectacular views, we trek through Pangboche, Tyangboche, Kyangzuma, and to Namche Bazaar for overnight.

Namche to Lukla (2800m), 7-8 hours walk

After breakfast, start our trek. Today is also easier as 4~hours pleasant walk brings us to Phakding village for overnight.

Today is  our final day of walking. After breakfast, we start our trek with a descending path to the Dudhkoshi River. Afterward, the trip goes ups and down to Lukla for the overnight. In the evening, you can celebrate your last dinner with your crew member.

Fly back to Kathmandu

Today early morning flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. After completing the adventure,  you can relax and rest at your hotel. Afterward, we will have a farewell dinner together.

Overnight at the hotel.

The sightseeing in Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Patan and Baudhanath)

Sightseeing tour through the UNESCO world heritage site; first of all, we visit the Hindu temple Pashupatinath, which is one of the oldest Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is for the Hindus what Mecca is for the Muslims. Situated on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple was built in Pagoda Style with a gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Pashupatinath is the center of the annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in February/March. You’ll also be able to see cremation grounds that lie on the bank of Bagmati behind the temple. Then we drive to the holiest place of Buddhist, Boudhanath Stupa: One of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal; Boudhanath is one of the holiest structures imposing a height of 37 meters with three massive level Mandala style platforms. It is surrounded by colorful buildings housing families creating a friendly enclosure. The Stupa is visited every year by tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. Then afternoon we visit Patan City, Located about 3 miles south of Kathmandu, Patan is one of 3 royal cities in the valley. A destination for connoisseurs of fine arts, Patan is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments.

Depart from Kathmandu Airport to Home

After breakfast, private transfer to the International Airport for your flight.