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Highlights
- 35 minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back with scenic views
- Explore the unique and vibrant Sherpa tradition and culture
- Trek inside the Sagarmatha National Park habitat of exotic animals like Musk deer, Himalayan giant Thar and Snow Leopard
- Stand at the foot of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest
- Catch outstanding view of sunrise over Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar
- Enjoy the panoramic view of mountains like Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche, etc. along the way
- Luxurious hotels for accommodation (attached bathrooms, free flow of tea, coffee and boiled water)
Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 15 Days
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is an upgrade of the classic Everest Base Camp Trek with a touch of luxury. It takes you to the foot of the highest mountain in the world while you enjoy the amazing landscapes, including snow-capped mountains, moraine valleys, gorges, rivers, forests, and more. Capture views of dozens of high mountain peaks above 7000 meters including Mount Everest. Khumbu region has become one of the best trekking destinations over the years in Nepal.
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek starts from Lukla. The trail passes alongside the Dudh Koshi river through oak and rhododendron forests. Then most of the journey happens to be inside Sagarmatha National Park. The Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is a great opportunity to explore wildlife.The park is the home of much rare flora and fauna such a Lesser Panda, Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Monal, Musk Deer, etc. Exploring the culture and traditions of local Sherpa people is another great way to make your trip unforgettable. During 14 days of trekking, there will be plenty of time to interact with local people and learn about their lifestyle and their unique culture.
There are many amazing viewpoints along the way, to get the best view of the landscapes, among which Tengboche, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Pattar are the best. Mountains such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, and Everest can be seen from these viewpoints. Every day you will be rewarded with amazing sunrise and sunset views over the snow-capped mountains. The view of Mount Everest from Kalapatthar is the best experience that makes you forget all the difficulties you had to face to be there.
Luxurious hotels that provide you with the best service available make your Everest Base Camp Trek comfortable and memorable. After hours of trekking, you will be provided with hot beverages, cozy and warm places to spend the night is all you can ask for. This luxury tour package also provides you with a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Itineraries
First Day
Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu
• Accommodation: 3 star Hotel
• Altitude: 1,350m
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representatives will be already there to pick you up. You will be then driven to Hotel Mulberry or Hotel Shankar from the airport. You will take a rest for a while in the hotel. Later, you will be introduced to your trek guide who will give you a short briefing of the trekking. You can then go to the market to buy the gears and types of equipment required for your journey if you haven’t bought one already. Later in the evening you can stroll around the streets, going to restaurants and bars and trying different dishes, etc.
Second Day
Day 2:Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Travel Time: 35 mins + 3-4 hours
• Altitude: 2652 m
• Domestic Flight
You will have a plane flight to Lukla early in the morning. After completing the flight, you will be introduced to your porters. Trek begins from here as you walk through the almost plain terrain to Phakding. You will walk alongside the Dudhkoshi river. Trek to Phakding is relatively easy and rather relaxed. When you reach Phakding, you will stay in Hotel/Resort. You can spend the rest of your time enjoying the surroundings and strolling around.
Third Day
Day 3:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Trek Hours: 5-6 hours
• Altitude: 3440 m
After having breakfast in Phakding, you will leave for Namche Bazaar. You will first cross the Dudh Koshi river and then walk through pine and rhododendron forest to get to Monjo valley. You will enter the Sagarmatha National Park from Monjo where you can take/check your permit and move forward. Then you will have to ascend uphill to Namche. You might encounter Yak and porters carrying goods for Namche Bazaar. You will also see many mani walls and prayer flags along the way. After walking for a few hours, you will reach Namche Bazaar where you will be greeted with the first glimpse of Mt. Everest. You will spend the rest of your day at Namche and stay overnight at Hotel/Resort
Fourth Day
Day 4:Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Altitude: 3440 m
When you reach Namche Bazaar, you will cross the 3000 elevation mark which is the safe limit for altitude sickness. Here, you need to take acclimatization rest to adapt your body to the high altitude. You can have an optional hike to the viewpoint near Namche such as Everest viewpoint, Everest View Hotel, etc. You also can stroll around Namche, interact with local people, shop the missing gears if you have missed any as it is the last chance. You will spend the night at the Hotel/Resort
Fifth Day
Day 5:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Trek Hours: 5-6 hours
• Altitude: 3870 m
Having breakfast at Namche Bazaar, you will set off for Tengboche. The trail to Tengboche offers some wonderful vistas of the Mountains. You will first cross the river and complete a few ascends and descends through the ridges. You will then reach your destination Tengboche. Tengboche itself is a great viewpoint to behold great views of mountains. Breathtaking views of the Himalayas - Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde, etc. Especially the view of Ama Dablam and Mt. Everest is amazing from here. You can visit the Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery of the Everest region. Spend some time with the heartwarming view and chants of Monastery. You will stay overnight at Hotel/Resort.
Sixth Day
Day 6:Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Trek Hours: 5-6 hours
• Altitude: 4400 m
Your 6th day of trek journey begins as you walk towards Dingboche from Tengboche. You will pass through rhododendron and oak forests. Along the way, you can see crop farms and stonewalls to save the farm from the harsh wind. You will have to Pass through Pangboche village to get to Dingboche. You can also have an optional hike to the Pangboche monastery. Walking further, you will reach Dingboche. You will get an amazing view of the barren rocky mountains and landscapes from here. You will stay overnight at Hotel/Resort.
Seventh Day
Day 7:Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Altitude: 4400 m
You will stay at Dingboche as your second day of acclimatization day. However, you can explore the surrounding of Dingboche. You can have an optional hike to Chukung Ri, high passes of Amphu Laptsa and Makalu Barun National Park. You can also climb Garstang Hill to get an amazing view of the mountains. If you want to take a rest, you can stroll around Dingboche exploring the lifestyle of local Sherpas. You will stay overnight at the Hotel/Resort .
Eighth Day
Day 8:Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Trek Hours: 6-7 hours
• Altitude: 4900 m
From this point, the higher you go the challenging trail becomes. You will ascend the steep ridge at first. You can see the memorial stupas dedicated to the departed climbers and trekkers. Then you will have to walk through the moraine valleys, and mountain terrains all the way to Lobuche. It is a small village settled on the base of Mt. Lobuche. You can get an amazing view of Mt, Lobuche, Mt. Pumori and Mt. Nuptse. However, the peak of Everest is hidden behind these mountains. You will spend the night at Hotel/Resort.
Ninth Day
Day 9:Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp (5364m) to Gorak Shep
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Trek Hours: 6-7 hours
• Altitude: 5180 m
It is the day when you hit your final destination. You will wake up early in the morning and trek to Gorak Shep which is a relatively easy walk as compared to the previous day. You will have your lunch at Gorak Shep and head towards Everest Base Camp. You will have to walk through the rocky and challenging trail, moraines, etc. After walking for a while, you will reach Khumbu glacier. In expedition season, you might encounter climbers aiming to climb the summit of Everest. Even though the path is challenging, it rewards you with the mesmerizing view of the glaciers, moraine valleys, and mountains from the Everest Base Camp. However, the peak of Everest itself can be seen properly from the base camp as it is hidden behind Lhotse and Nuptse. You will spend some time at Everest Base Camp and get back to Gorak Shep and take a rest to release yourself from the fatigue of strenuous trekking.
Tenth Day
Day 10:Trek from Gorak Shep to Kalapatthar and back to Pheriche
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Trek Hours: 7-8 hours
• Altitude: 4371 m
Before the dawn, you will trek to Kala Patthar from Gorakshep to get the glorious view of the sunrise. You will get the closest-ever view of Mt. Everest From Kalapatthar and its adjacent peaks Lhotse Changtse and Nuptse. The view of sunrise over the mountains over these mountains is the best view you can get during your trek. To the south, you can see the trail you crossed to come here which makes you feel accomplished. After spending some time enjoying the view there, you will get back to Gorak Shep. You will have lunch at Gorakshep and descend to Pheriche exploring the different routes. As there will be no risk of altitude sickness this time, you can walk as much as you can. You will stay overnight at Hotel/Resort .
Eleventh Day
Day 11:Trek from Pheriche to Namche
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Trek Hours: 7-8 hours
• Altitude: 3440 m
You will have breakfast in Pheriche and descend to Namche from there. Along the way, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the mountain range from different perspectives. In the rhododendron and oak forests, you might encounter musk deer, Himalayan Tahr, Snow leopard etc if you got lucky. You descend further down and you will catch the trail of the Gokyo lake. You might encounter trekkers from that route with whom you can exchange your trekking experiences along the way. When you reach Namche, you will check into the hotel and take a rest.
Twelfth Day
Day 12:Trek from Namche to Lukla
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Trek Hours: 6-7 hours
• Altitude: 2800 m
On the last day of your trekking, you will descend to Lukla from Namche crossing several local villages along the way. When you reach Lukla, you can book a plane flight to Kathmandu and spend the rest of the day celebrating your success. You can go to the local pubs and restaurants, try the beer and different local dishes. You will stay overnight at Hotel/Resort.
Thirteenth Day
Day 13:Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Travel Time: 35 minutes
• Altitude: 1345 m
• Domestic Flight
It is time to bid farewell to your porters. You will then have a flight to Kathmandu enjoying the amazing birds-eye view of the landscapes. When you arrive at Kathmandu, you will be driven to the hotel where you will be staying. You can take a rest, stroll around the city, buy handicrafts and souvenirs, etc. You can go to the cafes and bars in the evening try different dishes etc.
Fourteenth Day
Day 14:Sightseeing Day in Kathmandu
• Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
• Altitude: 1345 m
The last day of your trip will be sightseeing around the valley. There are many sights of cultural and historical significance around Kathmandu. Our private vehicle will come to pick you up at your hotel and take you to the excursion around the valley. You will be visiting 5 of the UNESCO world heritage sights of Kathmandu and many other places. Finally, in the evening, you will attend the farewell dinner organized by Sublime Trails. You can share your trek experience with other trekkers, give your suggestion and feedback, enjoy different dishes etc in the dinner program.
Fifteenth Day
Day 15:Departure
Your Everest Base Camp luxury trek journey concludes here. According to your flight schedule, we will drive you to the airport for your connecting flight and bid you farewell. However, if you decide to extend our stay in Nepal or go for another trip, you can inform us. We will be more than happy to help you with your next trip.
- Meals:
14 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 11 Dinners - Accommodation:
5-Star accommodation in Kathmandu for 3 days
Luxury lodge accommodation along the way for 11 days - Transportation:
All land transportation with pickups and drops
Domestic Flight to Lukla and back - Guides and Porters:
One guide and assistant guide between 6 people
1 porter for two people (A porter can carry up to 30 kg) - Entry Fees and Permits:
Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Fee
TIMS Card
Monument Entrance Fee - Miscellaneous:
Down jacket, a Sleeping bag which should be refunded to the company after the trip
Necessary paperwork with the government of Nepal and Tax department
All the necessary insurance for the guides and porters
First Aid service in case of minor injuries
Salary, food, and accommodation for guides and porters - One Day Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu
- Any meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu
- Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects (We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to any reason
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, cold drinks, etc.)
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Tipping for the Sublime crew
The difficulty of Everest Base Camp trekking is strenuous. You have to walk almost 7/8 hours a day in temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius. In addition, the Strenuous trips are much longer than the Moderate Plus treks. The strenuous trips are on average 13-20 days in length. Trekking in such cold climatic conditions and for such a long period of time requires you to have a good level of physical fitness. Besides, you will also need mental toughness to complete these trips.
Cardio exercises like running, cycling and jogging for about 4-5 days a week for a couple of months before the trip can be very helpful. Other core strengthening and muscle endurance training can also be done in addition. Examining how your body reacts to increasing altitude will increase your trip success rate. To avoid altitude sickness, you should stay hydrated.
As altitude sickness is a major risk while having Everest Base Camp Trek, you should not rush while trekking. You need to make your trek slow and steady to get to the Everest Base Camp without getting exhausted. On average, you can walk 6-7 hours a day. However, the higher you go the more difficult it becomes to walk. While returning, you can return to Lukla just in three days as walking downward is relatively easy and there is no risk of AMS.
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