Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek

When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, one of Oriental Journeys’ staff will greet you with your name card and drive you to your accommodation. You will receive a briefing regarding hiking preparation and the equipment you will need at the hotel. You may explore the city if you have time, but if you don’t, the tourist hotspot of the Thamel market will suffice. The first supper will be had here, with a range of eateries to pick from. At Kathmandu, spend the night in a hotel.

Meal plan: Breakfast

Kathmandu’s mornings begin nicely. As the inhabitants begin their busy day, Kathmandu slowly comes to life. With a cup of tea from a neighboring tea shop or café, you can explore Kathmandu early in the morning. This lifts your spirits and sets the tone for a fantastic day of touring in Kathmandu. While in Kathmandu, you may participate in a variety of activities. The journey begins with a visit to Pashupatinath, a sacred site. The positive vibes in the air make the day feel more energizing. After that, we’ll visit Boudhanath Stupa. The monastery’s gorgeous shrine and multicolored prayer flags are a lovely sight to see. Swayambhunath, widely known as the Monkey Temple, is the third stop.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

After breakfast, one of Oriental Journeys’ staff will guide you to Kathmandu airport’s domestic terminal for your early morning flight to Lukla (2800m/9,186ft.). Lukla is the starting point for this journey. We arrive at Lukla’s Tenzing Hilary airport after a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu amid the clouds and snowy mountains. Lukla has some of the most beautiful alpine landscapes in the world. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world, with breathtaking scenery and an exciting landing on a hillside surrounded by mountains. You will meet our other crew members in Lukla, and after making packing preparations, the journey will begin from Lukla to Phakding. Staying in a hotel in Phakding for the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Through the bridge, the walk brings us to lovely pine trees and the Dudh Koshi River. We have a great glimpse of Thamserku on the way (6618m). After passing through villages like Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo, we will arrive at the Sagarmatha National Park’s entrance. Then we cross Jorsalle village and ascend through the trees and across bridges till we reach the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi river confluence. We see Mount Everest for the first time after a two-hour difficult hike. We take a break in Chautara and admire the beauty of Mt. Everest. We arrive in Namche Bazaar, the Everest region’s major trading town, after 1.5 hours of hiking. Staying in a hotel in Namche Bazaar for the night.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Despite the fact that this is a rest day, health experts recommend moving, being active, or going for a short trek during the day rather than becoming idle and inactive. As a result, we’ll spend the day hiking to Thame and then touring Namche market for the remainder of the day. The Khumbu region’s entrance point is Namche market. There were also government offices, ATMs, Internet cafés, stores, and restaurants to be found. It is preferable to walk the next day for acclimatization. Aside from that, the guide will drive you to a tourism visitor center in Sagarmatha national park, where you may learn about the first Mt. Everest climbers, Sherpa culture, and the region’s unique plant and animal life of the region.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Mt. Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse, Ama Dablam (6856m), and a closeup view of Thamserku can all be seen from Namche Bazaar to Deboche. You will travel through a pine forest on your way to Namche Bazar, which is rather lovely. Then you’ll have to cross the Dudhkoshi River’s suspension bridge to go to Phunke Tenga. You’ll hike from here to Tengboche, where you’ll get a better glimpse of the Himalayas. You will also get the opportunity to visit Tengboche, the largest and oldest monastery in the Everest area. After taking in the magnificent mountain vistas that Tengboche has to offer, you will continue on to Deboche. Deboche is where you will spend the night.

Today, you’ll descend past chortens, forests, Mani walls, and tiny settlements before crossing the Imja Khola. Then we make our way up to Pangboche village. Pangboche town offers stunning views of Mt. Ama Dablam (6856m), as well as pine woods and monasteries. In the afternoon, you’ll make your way to Pheriche on the northern side. After that, you’ll ascend through a lush Juniper woodland. This is the day’s final and toughest ascent; after you reach the top, you’ll be in Dingboche. Although the sharpest rising may exhaust you, you will be rewarded with stunning views of the fields, which are mostly surrounded by stone walls. So that crops like barley, buckwheat, and potatoes are protected from chilly winds and grazing animals. Staying at a lodge in Dingboche for the night.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Your day begins with a climb up the Khumbu Khola valley to Duglha. As we progress, you will come upon a Yak herder’s settlement known as Dusa. From Dusa, the Khumbu Khola valley appears small, and you will continue your walk through Phulung Karpo. The campsites in Phulung Karpo were used during the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953. Chola Lake is located after Phulung Khalo. Moving on from Chola Lake, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Mt. Pumori (7138m). You won’t be able to see Mt. Pumori once you’ve descended. After that, you’ll ascend to Duglha by crossing the wooden bridge. Mt. Nuptse, Cholatse, Thamserku, and numerous more peaks can be seen from Duglha. Duglha offers the mesmerizing view of Mt. Nuptse, Cholatse, Thamserku, and several other peaks. Overnight stay at Dughla in a local lodge.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Today, the trek begins from Dughla to Lobuche. On the way, you will enjoy the panoramic view of several snow-capped mountains. There is a zigzag path to climb through rocky glacial moraine as well as the stone caves which was built in the memories of the Sherpas who were dead during the Everest Expedition. From here, you have to climb along the glacier and get Lobuche. Overnight stay at local lodge in Lobuche.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

To reach to Gorakshep, you must start your trip from Lobuche across the Khumbu Glacier. Gorakshep is the starting point for climbing up through the glacier to Everest Base Camp (5364m). Because the Everest base camp is already magnificent and lovely, it was enhanced by a breathtaking view of the Khumbu Himalayas. Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Khumbutse (6665m), Lingtren (6749m), and Pumori (6749m) are among the peaks (7165m). After taking in the scenery at the basecamp, you’ll return to Gorakshep for the night.

You must begin your walk to Kala Patthar early in the morning today (5550m). If you get in Kala Pathar before sunrise, you will be treated to breathtaking views of the sunrise over the Himalayas. Because Kala Pathar is the ideal site to see the breathtaking views of the enormous mountain, going for a stroll early in the morning is a good option. From Kala Patthar, you can view Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Cho Oyu (8188m), Nuptse (7861m), Pumori (7161m), Lingtren (6749m), and many more peaks. You’ll return to Gorakshep after spending some more time in Kala Pathar, and then descend to Pheriche. Stay the night at Pheriche.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

You will hike down the slope among gorgeous rhododendron and Juniper trees after resting in Pheriche. You’ll have lunch in Pangboche and then travel slowly to Phunki Tenga. The prayer flag will be crossed over the Dudh Koshi River from here. This path leads to Sansa, the Everest region’s primary trail intersection. From every point along the trail, you will be able to see Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse. You’ll also get the opportunity to witness wild creatures such as mountain goats, snow leopards, and colorful villagers. Namche Bazar is reached after passing through the Chortens. In Namche Bazar, you may take a hot shower and live a peaceful life.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

From Namche Bazar to Lukla, the trekking path descends. You must descend through a rhododendron and magnolia grove alongside the Dudhkoshi River. Aside than that, the hike will take you through multiple mani walls, prayer flags, monasteries, and Sherpa communities. Lukla will be reached after passing numerous magnificent and gorgeous suspension bridges. At Lukla, spend the night in a hotel.

Today you have an early flight back to Kathmandu. This is a very stunning flight with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains. After arriving in Kathmandu, you will relax at a comfortable hotel before seeing the tourist district of Thamel.

After having breakfast, you will be dropped at Tribhuvan International Airport to catch the scheduled flight if you are departing. If you are planning for the next trip, you can join the next trip.

Normally, the trek completes within 12 days. It takes 8 days to get to base camp and four days to get back down. However, based on the pace of the walk, time availability and physical fitness, the itinerary can be customized.

The total length of the Everest Base Camp trek is approx. 130km (round trip). However the trek seems quite long, but to consider it in a typical guided trek one has to walk actually the 9-10 days out of the 15 days. On average the distance one covers in a day is around 14 km per day. In the sense, Everest Base Camp Trek is not a much difficult walk.

The best trekking season starts from mid-September to mid-December in Nepal. The best months to trek to the Everest region are pre-monsoon (February, March, April, and May) and the post-monsoon (Late September, October, November, and December), especially in Everest Base camp.