Everest Base Camp Short Luxury Trek

Arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Our airport representative will welcome you and explain the program further. There are no planned activities for the day, so check into the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.

A scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu will be taken today. The flight is filled with views of the changing terrain and emerald hills. Walking on a track that slowly moves to Cheplung village, we can see the lovely glimpse of Mount Khumbila in the distance. It is a sacred peak that has not been climbed yet. We will then gradually walk down to Phakding then after Lunch at we climb slowly to Monjo for about 2 hours. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

We follow the Dudh Koshi River, ascending through Himalayan pine and cedar forests, to the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar. The village of Namche is a historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchange salt, dried meat, and textiles. Besides being a splendid destination to shop for traditional crafts, Namche remains the central trading post in the Khumbu that attracts Himalayan and lowland merchants. You will spend two days at Namche for acclimatization, visit local markets and spend time with your team. On the hike, we can capture our first glimpses of Everest and neighboring peaks.

Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home in Namche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

This day is especially sectioned for acclimatization. We will hike to the Syangboche Airport (3700m), supposed to be the highest airport in the world, then continue climbing to Everest View Hotel for great panoramic views of the Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and the Tawache Peak among many others. On the way back, we visit Sherpa Culture Museum and Everest Photo Gallery.

Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home in Namche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

The uniform and easy trail lead us towards the view of Mount Everest, descending deep into the Dudh Koshi Valley at Pungki Thanka, and from this point- it ascends the right flank of the Dudh Koshi valley to the Tengboche Monastery (3860m). It is the spiritual center of the Khumbu. The climb is lengthy but is more than adequately compensated by gorgeous views of Mount Ama Dablam, and on a clear day, views of Mt. Everest and its surrounding peaks.

Overnight at Himalaya Lodge in Tengbuche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Descend through a beautiful forest, cross the Imja Khola and trek through the village of Pangboche (3900m); perhaps today is the most interesting trekking because you will not lose altitude like on other days and you will enjoy views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse & other peaks. The route continues through pastures to Dingboche, known as the ‘summer valley.

Overnight at Good Luck Lodge in Dingboche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

This would be your second acclimatization day that requires about 6 hours of trekking to an altitude of 5100m. After breakfast, you ascend Nagerjun (5100m), a hill located on the flanks of the Chhukung valley directly above Dingboche.

The main aim is to climb high and sleep low. The foot path becomes steep at times, resulting in a physically strenuous day. Ascending the hill could take up to 5 hours at altitude. From this altitude there are good views of Lobuche East (6119m), Lobuche West (6145m), Taboche Peak (6367m), Thamserku (6608m), Kangtega (6685m) and Ama Dablam (6856m). On a clear day, you could even see Makalu, the world’s fifth highest mountain, including great views of the Pheriche Valley.

After a short rest, you start the descent back to Dingboche and the walk at altitude takes about 2 hours. After lunch, take a well-deserved rest, as afternoon temperatures could drop rapidly as the sun sets over the mountain tops. You will also spend a second night in Dingboche.

Overnight at Good Luck Lodge in Dingboche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Trek along a broad valley floor to Dughla, passing the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche (4240 m). This trek is staffed by western volunteer doctors and supported by the Himalayan Rescue Association, which offers treatment and consultation to trekkers. Continue up the valley, gaining altitude. We come out of the valley to descend to the yak pastures of Lobuche.

Overnight at Eco Resort in Lobuche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

After a short climb through meadows, look down at the Khumbu glacier. Straight ahead is Kalapatthar – the best vantage point to view the entire south face of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks. After a couple of hours, we will get to Gorekshep, and continue our journey to the Everest base camp. There is not much elevation gain, but there are a lot of ups and downs and, combined with altitude, this can be an exhausting trek – but the journey is worth it. After approximately 3 hrs of hiking, you will arrive at the base camp and enjoy a magnificent view of the Khumbu glacier and icefall, where the Everest expeditions begin

Overnight at Everest Inn, New Wing in Gorakshep. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

The day starts with a hike up to Kalapatthar (5545m), the best viewpoint to witness Mount Everest, in all its glory and the spectacular Himalayan range. We then trek back to Gorekshep, for breakfast and then descend to Pheriche.

Overnight at Himalayan Hotel in Pheriche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Easy walk along the Imja Khola, short climb to Tengboche, descend Pungki Thanka and complete steep to Kyangjuma, and easier trail to Namche.

Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home in Namche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

The trek continues along the Dudh Koshi River to the small mountain airstrip at Lukla, where you will catch your return flight to Kathmandu.

Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home in Lukla. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

30-minutes amazing scenic fly back to Kathmandu.

Overnight at Hotel Yak and Yeti. Meals: Breakfast included.

Breakfast at the hotel and approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from the Nepal Hiking Team will take you to the airport from where you will depart. Meals: Breakfast included.