Everest Base Camp Deluxe Trek - 16 Days

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Know before you go
  • Duration 16 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Trip Start and End Kathmandu-Kathmandu
  • Best Season Mar to May and Mid-Sep to Mid-Dec
  • Trip Area Everest Region
  • Maximum Altitude 5545m.|18192ft.

Highlights

  • Exhilarating early Lukla flight with aerial mountain views
  • Enjoy a Semi-luxury travel experience on the Everest Trail
  • Close interactions with Sherpa people
  • Visit Ancient monasteries, stupas, and prayer flags along the way
  • Set foot on the World's highest base camp, Everest Base Camp Trek
  • Spectacular views from the Kala Patthar 

The Everest Base Camp Deluxe Trek is the one that provides the finest trekking experience while embarking on the rough Everest trail. Joining the Everest Base Camp Deluxe trek is an opportunity to explore the journey walked on by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.

Everest Deluxe Trek is a 16 days package offering semi-luxury services on the Everest trail. Our package gives you a sense of comfort during the trekking tour. Alongside, you will be having the best views of scenic landscapes and mountains during the entire trek. The remarkable attribute of the trek is you get close interactions with the Sherpa people, and learn about their lifestyle and culture.

This Deluxe Everest Trek is an amalgamation of culture as well as nature. The Everest Deluxe Trek will start from Kathmandu with an exhilarating flight to Lukla. You can see the astonishing aerial views on the way to Lukla, the gateway of Everest trekking tours. After reaching Lukla, we will have our lunch and begin our hiking in the majestic Everest trail. Our stoppage for the first day is at Phakding which provides with the view of Kongde Ri (6187m).

Heading on the Everest Deluxe Trek, we can enjoy the breathtaking mountains, hills, cross several hanging suspension bridges and enter Sagarmatha National park, home to many rare species of flora and fauna like musk deer, Himalayan Tahr, bears, red pandas, and Snow leopards.

We will have enough acclimatization with the provided two rest days at Namche and Dingboche. Following the standard itinerary we will head toward Everest Base Camp. Along the way our night stay is reserved at standard hotel with an attached bathroom and hot water facilities. Even in the cold winter we can get the benefit of electric blanket (if and when available). Spending our two weeks of time in the Khumbu Valley enjoying the exotic landscapes and luxurious services, we will then take a flight back to Kathmandu.

Itinerary

Day to Day Details

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When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, one of the staff from our office will be there to greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, we will arrange a short briefing about the trek, introduce you to the trek guide, and settle the final payment (if you arrive late, the meeting will be rescheduled for the following day).

  • Barahi Hotel/Kathmandu Guest House
  • 1400m.|4593ft.

We will arrange a Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage Sites tour including the visit to Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. You can spend the evening strolling in the streets of Thamel and doing any last-minute shopping.

  • Barahi Hotel/Kathmandu Guest House
  • Breakfast
  • 1400m.|4593ft.

We begin early with a dramatic flight to Lukla. If flights are operating from Manthali instead of Kathmandu, we will leave around 2:00 am by vehicle and take the flight of 15 minutes to Lukla. Once in Lukla, we meet our porter team and begin the first leg of the trek with a scenic and gentle walk to Phakding through beautiful pine forests and small Sherpa villages.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 2610m.|8563ft.

We will follow the Dudh Koshi River, crossing several suspension bridges and passing small settlements before climbing steeply up to Namche Bazaar. It’s a challenging but rewarding day, with our first views of Everest if weather permits.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 3440m.|11286ft.

We spend the day acclimatizing to the altitude with a short hike to the Everest View Hotel or Khumjung Village. Namche is also a great place to explore, enjoy a coffee, or visit the Sherpa museum. Staying active helps your body adjust to the elevation.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 3440m.|11286ft.

After having a hearty breakfast, we will leave Namche and head towards Tengboche. A scenic trail with ups and downs brings us through rhododendron forests and across rivers before a final uphill climb to Tengboche. The Tengboche monastery, which is also known as Dawa Choling Gompa or Thyangboche Monastery, is one of the largest in the Khumbu and offers stunning views of Ama Dablam and Everest.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 3860m.|12660ft.

After descending to Deboche, we gradually ascend through the Imja Valley, passing Pangboche and crossing the Imja River. We reach Dingboche, a picturesque village surrounded by towering peaks and fields of barley and potatoes.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 4410m.|14469ft.

Today is another important acclimatization day. We will go on a hike to Nangkartshang Peak above the village for breathtaking views of Lhotse, Makalu, and Island Peak. The afternoon is free for rest and light exploration.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 4410m.|14469ft.

Today’s trail will take us through alpine terrain with sparse vegetation. We pass the Thukla memorial site, a moving tribute to climbers who lost their lives on Everest before a final push to reach Lobuche.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 4910m.|16109ft.

Today is an exciting yet demanding day. After breakfast in Lobuche, we will begin our trek to Gorak Shep and check in to our teahouse. Then, we continue to the iconic Everest Base Camp, walking alongside the Khumbu Glacier. After taking photos and soaking it all in, we will return to Gorak Shep for the night.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 5364m.|17593ft.

We will wake early to hike up Kala Patthar for the most dramatic close-up view of Everest, especially at sunrise. After taking in the panorama, we descend to Gorak Shep for breakfast and continue down to Pheriche.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 5545m.|18192ft.

After breakfast, we will continue our descent through familiar villages and forests. The air gets richer in oxygen, and the trail feels easier as we make our way back to the vibrant Namche Bazaar.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 3440m.|11286ft.

Our final trekking day retraces the route along the Dudh Koshi River. We arrive in Lukla following the same paths as we head up, but with lots of memories of trek.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 2840m.|9318ft.

We will take a flight from Lukla to Manthali/Kathmandu. If there were a direct flight to Kathmandu, after the short flight, we would be in Kathmandu and you’ll have the rest of the day free for rest, shopping, or exploring more of the city. If there were a flight to Manthali, we would then drive from Manthali to Kathmandu in about 4 to 5 hours.

  • Barahi Hotel/Kathmandu Guest House
  • Breakfast, and Lunch
  • 1400m.|4593ft.

This is a buffer day in case of flight delays from Lukla due to weather. If all goes as planned, enjoy a relaxed day in Kathmandu visiting Bhaktapur or Patan, or treat yourself to a spa.

  • Barahi Hotel/Kathmandu Guest House
  • Breakfast
  • 1400m.|4593ft.

We’ll transfer you to the airport for your flight home. You'll leave with unforgettable memories, stunning photographs, and the proud achievement of reaching Everest Base Camp.

  • Breakfast

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Route Map

Everest Base Camp Deluxe Trek - 16 Days map

What's Included

  • Airport transfer services during arrival, departure, and local flight schedule
  • 4-night Hotel in Kathmandu (Barahi Hotel/Kathmandu Guest House)
  • Guest Houses during the trek (6-nights with Attach bathroom - Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, 3-night with attach toilet - Dingboche, Pheriche, 2-night basic guesthouse - Lobuche, Gorakshep)
  • Meals during the trek (12 Breakfast, 12 lunches, 11 Dinner - with tea/coffee)
  • Fresh Fruit - Seasonally Available
  • Experiences English speaking government Licensed trekking Guide and Porter (Assistant Guide will be provided for the group of 7 or more trekkers)
  • Guide and porter salary, food, equipment, and insurance
  • All applicable Permits: National Park and Khumbu Municipality Permits
  • Flight tickets from Manthali to Lukla and Lukla to Manthali (Note: If you want via helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu, we will book for you as sharing with others cost extra: USD 350 per person each way)
  • Duffle Bag (1 bag for each trekkers)
  • Sleeping bag and down jacket (to be returned after the trek)
  • Water purifications tablet
  • Sovenir: Nepal Nirvana Trails T-shirt and Trekking map
  • First aid kit with basic medications and oximeter
  • Farewell Dinner in a fine Restaurant
  • Official expenses and government tax/VAT.

What's Excluded

  • International flight tickets
  • Nepal entry visa
  • Travel and health Insurance which cover emergency Rescues and evacuations 
  • Expenses during the trekking such as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi or data, battery charging, etc.
  • Lunch and dinner and extra nights hotel in Kathmandu
  • Tips for treks guide and porter (it is appreciated)

Client Reviews

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    Brian BlakeCanadaJanuary 28, 2024

    This is the company you are looking for! Not just for hiking for Nepal

    This is the place you are looking for! I am just back from an amazing trek and experience thanks to the team at Nepal Nirvana Trails. I could tell you all about my trip but for this review you need to know how amazing this company is. From the time I stepped foot in Nepal everything was pre-arranged and taken care of by KP (the owner) and his amazing network of people. He helped with hotels, flights, gear, altitude advice and planning my trip which was flexible to meet my needs. Traveling solo to Asia for the first time is a little daunting but after meeting his son at the airport and then KP in person, I knew I had made the right choice with Nepal Nirvana Trails. I felt immediately like I had friends looking after me.
    Everest Base Camp is not an easy hike. My guide for 21 days (Abenash) and my porter (Bikram) made basecamp possible despite some altitude sickness issues. People and companies really show their value when challenges arise and they came through big time for me. Being unwell high up is no joke but this team brought me down to a lower elevation and reconfigured my trip and gear to make EBC possible even when I was ready to give up. I will forever be grateful for this amazing experience.

    Back in Kathmandu, KP and his family were also there to offer help make arrangements for hotels and excursions right up until I was ready to head back to the airport. I spent some time in Chitwan and Pokhara as well as Kathmandu.

    My advice: spend some time in Nepal. It’s an amazingly welcoming place with so much to see and explore. KP is so proud of his country and it’s people and is more than happy to help you experience it all! I am very much looking forward to my next trip with Nepal Nirvana Trails and reuniting with my new friends in Nepal. Trust me- this is THE place to book for your next unforgettable adventure!

    Dear Brian, Namaste!
    Thank you for sharing an incredible review of your experience of the Everest Base Camp Trek with the Nirvana Trails team! We are always pleased to guide you with better services. We are glad about your experience was wonderful with our guide, Abinash, and porter Bikram. Good luck with your future endeavors and I wish to see you again for more adventures.
    Best Regards,
    Kp Dhital and Nepal Nirvana Trails Team.
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