Everest Base Camp Trekking With Luxury 5 Star Wind Down

Day - 1

Arrival to Airport

Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to Hotel. Orientation in the evening at around 5 PM. After your orientation meeting, welcome dinner at Hotel's restaurant.

Day - 2

Early morning flight to Lukla, the gateway to Khumbu region to start the trek. The trek starts from the very day to the up-hill up-to Phakding for 3-4 hours. We will stop at Phakding and stay overnight at Guest House. (B)

Day - 3

Early morning after breakfast, we start our journey through a pine forest and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi river. We ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar (5-6 hours) which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight at Guest House. (B)

Day - 4

To avoid the altitude sickness, we need to acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the most beautiful and primary town of the Everest region. The place is occupied by the colorful market with ATMs, government office, shops, restaurants and so on. Overnight at Guest House (B)

Day - 5

From here we ascend towards Tengboche village which houses the very famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region (5-6 hours). Overnight at Rivendell Guest House (B)

Day - 6

Our trail descends and passes through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. While trekking we can admire good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We continue our walk to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche (5-6 hours). Overnight at Good Luck Lodge (B)

Day - 7

Spending a day in Dingboche will help us to acclimate to the high altitude. We can also admire the picturesque Imja Khola Valley and the beautiful Dingboche village. Overnight at Good Luck Lodge (B)

Day - 8

We ascend to the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we find ourselves facing several great peaks including Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal (5-6 hours). Overnight at Sherpa Lodge or EBC Guest House (B)

Day - 9

The trek to Everest Base Camp is not very difficult. However, we ascend and descend mostly on a glacier path. The Everest Base Camp is stunningly beautiful. We can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains from the base camp. After soaking in the beauty, we walk back towards Gorak Shep where we spend the night (6-7 hours). Overnight at Buddha Lodge (B)

Day - 10

The day’s first light will illuminate your spectacular view of Nuptse Cholatse and Lhotse. This may be, of the whole journey, you are the most opportune moment to snap amazing pictures of Everest and its neighboring peaks. Afterward, it’s back to Gorekshep for breakfast and down to Pheriche 5-6 hours or Helicopter ride to Lukla (helicopter ride is an optional). Depending on weather condition the flight will be organized in the same day or the following day). We will manage accommodation in Kathmandu whoever choose optional helicopter ride option. Overnight at Pumori Lodge (B)

Day - 11

The walk from Pheriche back to Tengboche is mainly downhill, although it does, counter-intuitively, require an hour scaling a hill. We'll be in Namche by late afternoon and off to bed before our last day on the mountain (6-7 hours). Overnight at Guest House. (B)

Day - 12

We snap a mixture of open plains and pine forests and in the distance snow covered peaks. We walk through the Sherpa villages’ noticing impressive faith in Buddhism and culture of prayer stones and prayers flag while we walk through the villages (4-5 hours). Overnight at Guest House. (B)

Day - 13

After breakfast, you trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages. Your arrival in Lukla brings an evening in a proper hotel and, traditionally, a party with your trekking crew (3-4 hours). Overnight at Hotel Mera (B)

Day - 14

After the continuous trekking for 13 days, finally, you will catch the early morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. After reaching the Kathmandu, the airport representative escorts you to the hotel. Overnight at Gokarna Forest Resort/ Hyatt Place Kathmandu (B).

Day - 15

After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley in various sites which have been listed in the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. (Pashupatinath Temple / Kapan Monastery / Budanilkhantha, Boudhanath, Swaymbhu and Patan Durbar Square). Overnight at Gokarna Forest Resort/ Hyatt Place Kathmandu. (B)

Day - 16

You will have your breakfast in the morning and the airport representative will drop you to the airport for your International flight as per your flight schedule. Or if you are staying Nepal for few more days, you can join another trip. (B)

Travelers may cancel up to 7 days before the experience start date to receive a full refund of amount they paid, and between 3-6 days to receive a 50% refund of amount they paid. No refunds will be given after that time period.
Also, full refund will be made if tour guide/company cancels the tour in case of: