Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and go through your immigration and customs procedures, representatives of Marvel Adventure will greet you with a clearly visible banner. Our representatives will assist you with your luggage and escort you to the luxury private vehicle waiting for your transfer. Traveling in the luxury vehicle, you will be able to catch the first glimpse of the vibrant capital city as you move toward your luxury 4/5 star hotel at the heart of the city.

Upon your arrival at the hotel, our representative will assist you with the check-in process and make sure that you are comfortable and settled. They will also provide a brief overview of the exhilarating trekking expedition that is about to start. You could freshen up, get some rest, and, depending on the time of arrival, explore and stroll around the surroundings of this bustling, brightly lit city to check out the areas if you have time.

After having morning breakfast on the second day of your Luxury Everest Base Camp trek, you will set out on the guided exploration of this rich historical, cultural, and religious city. Kathmandu is well known for its attractions like fascinating arts, architecture, crafts, rich history, vibrant lifestyle, immersive culture, and some of the most prominent religious sites in the world. Kathmandu also houses 7 out of 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal; a major proportion of this day’s sightseeing will be spent exploring these magnificent cultural sites.

Some of the Major Highlights of This Day’s Excursion

Pashupatinath Temple: Located at the bank of the Bagmati River, this sacred Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is known as a creator and a destroyer in the Hindu religion

Boudhanath Stupa: Another UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world, and has great significance in both Buddhist and Hindu religions

Swayambhunath Temple: A beautiful temple is located at the hilltop of the Kathmandu Valley and offers a great panoramic view of the valley. Also known as the ‘Monkey Temple’, this holy site is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists

Kathmandu Durbar Square: UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the royal residence of the Nepali royal family

Note: It is not possible to explore all the major tourist highlights of the beautiful capital valley on a single excursion; you can later explore the destination you missed on your return to Kathmandu after completing the trek.

After completing the excursion, in the latter part of the day, you will start the trek preparation. You will be briefed about this Luxury Everest Base Camp trek, check your packing list and equipment, and make the final preparation for the exciting adventure starting the next day. Marvel Adventure also provides sleeping bags, down jackets, and trekking poles if you need them for the expedition and haven’t brought your own.

On the third day of your Luxury Everest Base Camp trek, your adventure will commence early in the morning; you will take a short scenic flight that lasts about 35- 40 minutes to reach Lukla, and from there, you will trek down to Phakding. Here is what you can expect on this day’s adventure.

Early Morning Flight to Lukla

After a healthy and delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to the domestic terminal at the TIA, from where you will board a flight headed to Lukla. It is a thrilling and scenic flight that passes over the lush green valley as you move towards the wide vistas of the Himalayan region; you will be able to enjoy the spectacular Himalayas and Mt. Everest towering over its surrounding peaks.

On your landing at the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, one of the most dangerous airports in the world, you will meet the rest of the crew members (guide, porters, and other staff) at Lukla. After a brief introduction with the members and distributing the equipment and luggage, you will commence your trek toward Phakding.

Trekking to Phakding

During the second part of this day’s adventure, you will descend the routes of the Dudh Koshi River and pass through several high-altitude religious settlements decorated with praying wheels, praying flags, and mani walls. Passing through the lush green terrains and terrace fields that blend really well with the white-clad Himalayan peaks in the background makes this day’s trek really exhilarating. Moving along the trail and after crossing several suspension bridges, you will finally arrive at Phakding. This is a popular trekking stop point among expeditioners in the Everest region; you will rest here tonight, enjoying the luxurious services of the best teahouse/lodge in the region.

After a healthy, nutritious breakfast at your luxury lodge, you will start your trek to reach Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa Capital, leaving Phakding behind. Following the beautiful trails of the Dudh Koshi River, you will pass along the route filled with rhododendron and pine forest as you traverse across several Sherpa villages like Chhuma, Jorsale, Monjo, and Benkar. After you arrive at Monjo, you will be able to explore the Sagarmatha National Park, and then, after the excursion, continue your trail toward Namche.

You will ascend a steep hill during the last stretch of this day’s trekking expedition, and after climbing up to Namche, the trail will open wide vistas to the Himalayan massifs like Everest, Kongde Peaks, Lhotse, Thamserku, Khumbila, and Kwangde Ri. You will check in a luxury lodge after your arrival at the most vibrant city of the Himalayas and enjoy an extensive set of delicacies and comfortable accommodation facilities.

As you have already trekked to a significant altitude, the 5th day of your Luxury Everest Base Camp trek will be an acclimatization day. Instead of sitting idly, it is recommended that you partake in physical activities, which will make the acclimatization more effective. There are several things you can enjoy on this acclimation day at Namche Bazaar, like hiking up to Everest View Hotel (3,880 meters), hiking to Syanbouche (3,790 meters), or Shepera villages like Khumjung and Khunde.

In case you just want to do a simple exploration, you could take your time to visit the popular tourist highlights at Namche, like Syagboche Airport, Khumjung Monastery, and Hillary School. If you are lucky, you might also get an opportunity to visit the weekly market of the Khumbu region at Namche that takes place every Saturday. It is great to soak in the Himalayan atmosphere in a serene environment, enjoy the luxury of your lodge, make it a spa day, read a book, or stroll around the colorful streets of Namche lined up with shops, cafes, and bakeries. You will spend this night as well at a luxury lodge with a standard room, attached bathroom, hot showers, and unlimited boiled and drinking water, including other amenities of a star hotel.

After a rejuvenizing day at Namche, on the 6th day of your Luxury Everest Base Camp trek, you will continue your trekking expedition toward Deboche. After a healthy breakfast at your luxury teahouse/lodge at Namche, you will commence your trekking toward ascending routes towards Kyanguma, enjoying the spectacular views of the Himalayan massifs like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. Following the trails along the Dudh Kosi River and switching to thick rhododendron, pine, and magnolia forest, this day’s trek also passes through several monasteries and stupas.

The highest point of this day’s trekking is Thyangboche Monastery, which has been well preserved to this date after being destroyed by fire and restored by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1989. From here, you descend toward Deboche; it will be your resting destination tonight. The surrounding peaks of the Himalayas and the serene spiritual environment of Thyangboche will make your luxury accommodation this night a grand and gratifying experience. Enjoying warm fine dining at the best lodge in the region, you will unravel your exhilarating adventure so far in your memory lane in this perfect ambiance of the high Himalayan settlement.

The adventure on this day explores the heart of the Khumbu region; after a nourishing and healthy breakfast at your luxury lodge at Deboche, you will follow the trails of Imja Khola on this day’s adventure. You will trek through the lush alpine forests and pass several Buddhist monasteries, chortens, and mani walls on paths with decorated prayer flags. Upon reaching Somare, which separates paths to Dingboche and Pheriche, you will move along toward Dingboche, a charming village nestling in the beautiful Imja Valley.

In today’s trek, you will be able to enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains like Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Nuptse, and several others as you make your way toward ‘Dingboche Village’, which is also known as the ‘Summer Valley.’ This beautiful high-altitude settlement surrounded by Himalayan peaks is known for its stone-walled houses and farmlands. After arriving at Dingboche, you will check in at your luxury lodge, relax and rejuvenate, enjoying the warm, tasty delicacies of your choice.

Day 8 of your Luxury Everest Base Camp trek is a second acclimatization day. As you have already trekked at a significant altitude of over 4,000 meters, it is important to let your body properly acclimatize to the increasing altitude. Dingboche is an ideal destination for the acclimatization process as it offers great opportunities for exploration of the surroundings, short hike destinations, and simply tranquil settings to soak in the magnificence of the Himalayan region.

If you are feeling perfectly fine, you can join the hiking to Nagarjun Hill (5,100 meters), Chukkung Ri(5,550 meters), or Nagkartshang Peak (5,083 meters) from where you will be able to enjoy the panoramic views of the Himalayan gems like Aa Dablam, Lhotse, Imjatse Himal, Nuptse, Island Peaks and other adjacent massifs. You can also spend this day enjoying the comforts of your luxury lodge and strolling around this high-altitude settlement that offers insights into the traditional Sherpa lifestyle and their day-to-day activities.

Dingboche Elevation: 4,400 meters

Elevation Gain: 540 meters

Although it is not a long day’s trek, the altitude gain in today’s expedition is quite significant; thus, it is recommended to enjoy slow-paced trekking and stay hydrated consistently. After enjoying a delicious and nourishing breakfast at your luxury lodge, you will move toward Dughla in the first part of today’s trek, also known as ‘Thukla.’ Moving along the trail, you will also pass the ‘Thukla Pass,’ Everest memorial ground dedicated to the lost souls on the mountain slopes.

From here, the trail becomes more challenging and steeper as you approach the glacial moraines of the Khumbu Glacier. But incredible views of the Himalayan massifs like Khumbutse, Changtse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lingtren will reward this day’s trek as you reach Lobuche. After arriving in Lobuche on this day’s expedition of your Luxury Everest Base Camp trek, you will check in at a luxury lodge, enjoying the tasty delicacies and comforts, turning in for the night to get your much-deserved rest.

Day 10 in your Luxury Everest Base Camp trek is the big day that you have been waiting for; on this day, you will finally conquer the foothills of the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest (8,849 meters). After an early morning breakfast at your luxury hotel in Lobuche, you will move towards the Gorakshep, the last human settlement en route to the Everest expedition. Following the terminal moraines of Khumbu Glacier, you will enjoy the spectacular views of the icefalls and Himalayan massifs as you move toward Gorakshep. You will take a well-deserved rest at your luxury lodge and leave your luggage here as you ascend toward the Everest Base Camp.

During the second part of this day’s trek, you will leave Gorakshep behind as you traverse across the glacial segments of the Khumbu Glacier toward base camp. The steep segments, rocky trails, and glacial ridge can be challenging on this day’s trek, but the unprecedented panoramic views of Everest, Changtse, Pumori, Lingtren, Chagatse, and other surrounding massifs will make the trip worth it. After soaking in the beauty of the high Himalayas from the foothills of Everest, you will retrace your steps back to Gorakshep and enjoy the comfort of your luxury lodge, celebrating your victory on the highest base camp in the world.

As no adventure in the Khumbu region is complete without a sunrise view from the top of Kalapatthar on the final day of your Luxury Everest Base Camp trek, you will start your hiking before dawn breaks. Kalapatthar, at 5,545 meters, is the highest elevation point of this entire Everest Base Camp trek. It's a steep and challenging day’s hike to ascend to this vantage point; however, the rewarding 360° panoramic views of Himalayan massifs like Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Pumori, and Everest will make all efforts worth it. After enjoying the spectacular sunrise view from here, including the wide vistas of the Himalayas and the Khumbu Valley, you will descend to your teahouse in Gorakshep.

Then, you will enjoy a healthy, nutritious meal at your lodge and prepare to board the helicopter flight. This day concludes your beautiful Himalayan exploration, and you will fly back to Kathmandu on a helicopter, enjoying the magnificent views of the Himalayan massifs, glacial segments below them, and tropical valleys below as you move farther from the Himalayas. In this luxurious private charter flight, you will be able to catch the final glimpse of the alluring peaks in the Himalayas one last time before you head back to Kathmandu, concluding your Luxury Everest Base Camp trekking expedition.

You will be transferred to your star hotel after landing in Kathmandu; after getting enough rest, you can explore the remaining part of this fascinating capital that you missed earlier and collect souvenirs as a memory of this great expedition. In the evening, we will also host a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of your trekking expedition, followed by a cultural show.

Day 12 of your expedition will pull the curtain on this exhilarating Luxury Everest Base Camp trek; it is time to part ways. Our representative will pick you up from your respective hotel and assist with the check-out procedure; you will be dropped off at TIA as per your flight schedules (it is recommended that you reach the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight). Thank you for traveling with us; we hope to see you again. Have a safe journey back home!