Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek - 12 Days

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Know before you go
  • Duration 12 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Trip Start and End Kathmandu to Kathmandu
  • Best Season March to May and Mid-Sep to Mid-Dec
  • Trip Area Everest Region
  • Maximum Altitude 5,545m.|18,192ft.

Highlights

  • Trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar
  • Return in a helicopter flying over the Khumbu region and giant Khumbu glaciers
  • Enjoy multiple days of trekking through alpine forests and Sherpa villages
  • Visit ancient monasteries along the trekking route
  • Witness breathtaking landscapes in every bend of the trail
  • With the rise in the elevation, the journey only gets thrilling and immersive
  • Unwind amidst giant mountains and live a simple life far away from modern cities still enjoying luxury accommodation
  • Witness excellent aerial views while returning from Kala Patthar to Kathmandu

Enjoy luxurious accommodation and delicious food on our special Everest Base Camp luxury trek package. The trek offers stunning mountain scenery and leads you to the lap of Mt. Everest (8848.86m.|29032ft.) while staying in the best comfortable lodges along the way.

Tracing the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, the first-ever humans to reach the top of Mt. Everest, you walk by alpine woods and picturesque Sherpa villages. The Everest Base Camp luxury trek lets the trekkers experience world-class trekking in one of the extreme parts of the world. 

What makes the Everest Base Camp luxury trek 12 days a remarkable trip is the helicopter return from the Gorakshep/Lobuche. The journey combines breathtaking aerial views of the Himalayas and Khumbu Glacier, which only a handful of trekkers get to enjoy. Everest Base Camp luxury trekking is more expensive than the usual trekking packages to EBC, but it is also one of the most rewarding trips to the base of Mt. Everest.

Everest base camp trek with helicopter return is the perfect package if you are trekking solo, in a group, or with your family. The itinerary is well designed to suit everybody, and you get accompanied by our best guides. As you do not have to retrace the path back to Lukla, the trek has now become shorter, perfect for travelers bound by time. 

Views during the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek

First of all, you will get to witness a constant stunning panorama of snow-capped Himalayan mountains like Everest (8848.86m.|29032ft.), Lhotse (8516m.|27940ft.), Nuptse (7861m.|25791ft.), Cho Oyu (8188m.|26864ft.), Ama Dablam (6812m.|22349ft.), Thamserku (6608m.|21680ft.), Pumori (7161m.|23494ft.), Island Peak (6160m.|20210ft.), etc during the Everest base camp trek with helicopter return. The trek offers diverse landscapes, from lush green valleys to dry barren hills and glistening glaciers.

Many parts of the trek cross lovely waterfalls and bloomed rhododendron forests. The villages along the trekking route are beautiful. Meet with the locals of the Himalayas and get to know their distinct lifestyles. Likewise, there are ancient monasteries, stupas, chortens, prayer wheels, and colorful prayer flags that decorate the trails.

Why to Nepal Nirvana Trails for the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek in 2025?

The major reason I should say would be you get the best Everest Base Camp luxury trek cost with us. We have an easy refund and booking system. No waiting or delays. We also offer a tailor-made Everest Base Camp short trek itinerary that you can custom design as per your time availability. We make the trip hassle-free for you. 

Everest Base Camp luxury trek is one of the easy EBC treks. Early book and join Everest Base Camp luxury trekking in 2025|2026 spring and autumn to get the best price. 

Some other Everest base camp trek packages that may interest you are mentioned below: Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri, Everest Gokyo Lake Trek, and Everest Base Camp Trek with Lobuche Peak Climbing.

Itinerary

Day to Day Details

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Let us know your arrival flight schedule, i.e., flight number and airline name. One of our staff from the company will be outside of the arrival hall waiting for you to welcome you with the garlands. They will drop you off at the hotel we booked (either at the Hilton Hotel or Kathmandu Marriott Hotel as per their availability).
We will have a brief meeting at our office (timing will be provided as per your arrival schedule) along with the guide introduction and final payment. If your trekking equipment is insufficient, you can do some last-minute shopping after the meeting.

  • Hilton Hotel or Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
  • 1400m.|4593ft.

Duration: Flight time is 35 minutes, and the journey takes 3 to 4 hours to reach Phakding (8.2 km/5.1 miles)

A short, thrilling flight to Lukla kicks off your expedition to the life-changing adventures of reaching Mt. Everest base camp. The flight is spectacular because of the vistas of the Himalayas, lush green hills, and scattered settlement mountain village views. (The flight can be scheduled from Manthali too, in the main season time, there is a high volume of visitors so the flight departure destination is changed.) From Lukla, the routes pass past Chauri Kharka settlement before dropping down to the Dudh Koshi river. To get to Phakding, you'll stroll along the Dudh Koshi river's bank on a woodland route. Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home or the Beyul and Hermitage Farm.

Note: The flight to Lukla can be scheduled from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu in the major trekking seasons, i.e, from Mid-March to May and Mid- September to November. In that case, we have to drive from Kathmandu to Manthali starting from 2:00/3:00 am and take the flight from Manthali to Lukla which would be of 15 minutes.

  • Yeti Mountain Home or the Beyul and Hermitage Farm
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 2610m.|8563 ft.

Duration: 6 -7 hours hike to Namche Bazaar (10.9 km/6.8 miles)

Breakfast is served at 7:00 a.m., and our second-day excursion begins in Phakding. You'll cross the Dudh Koshi River several times on a suspension bridge and proceed through a pine forest. With a lunch break, you will enter the Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo/ Jorsale village. The trails lead us through lush forests and up to the famed Namche Bazaar when we pass the Hillary Bridge. From the Top Danda on the way to Namche Bazaar, you will get your first glimpse of Mt. Everest today. Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home.

  • Yeti Mountain Home
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 3440m.|11283ft.

Duration: 3 - 5 hours (6 km)

After breakfast, your trek leader will take you to the Army camp's viewpoint. From this viewpoint, you can see Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Taboche, the Nuptse, Lhotse, and, of course, the greatest views of Mt Everest. The Sagarmatha National Park Museum is located near the overlook. Another interesting location to visit is the Sherpa Museum. If you prefer better views, you should trek to the Everest View Hotel for breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest. Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home.

  • Yeti Mountain Home
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 3440m.|11283ft.

Duration: Debuche is a 5 - 6 hours hike away. (10 km)

Each corner of the hike offers a wonderful perspective of Thamserku, Kushumkangru, and Ama Dablam. The trail generally climbs and falls through juniper and rhododendron woodlands. Tengboche monastery is the largest in the Khumbu region, and you have the opportunity to enter inside if you are interested in the morning and evening Pujas. We book you a room with an attached toilet at the Rivendell Lodge, Debuche village, which is 35 minutes downhill from Tengboche village, in our Luxury Everest base camp trek.

  • Rivendell Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 3820m.|12532ft.

Duration: 5 - 6 hours (10.5 km)

It's an enjoyable hike with a view of the island peak and Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Imja Khola, and Imja valley, and we have an opportunity today to see the historic Pangboche Monastery. Pangboche is the region's largest Sherpa settlement. Today, we will get you a room at Hotel Countryside, with inside toilet.

  • Hotel Countryside
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 4410m.|14465ft.

Duration: 4-5 hours (4.5km)

Today we will hike to Nangkartshang peak (5083m.|16676ft.) which offers the jaw-dropping mountain views of Ama Dablam, Island peak, Taboche, Mt Makalu, etc. It is important to hike uphill and sleep at low altitudes for more fitness further hike to Everest base camp.

  • Hotel Countryside
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 5083m.|16676ft.

Duration: 5 - 6 hrs Trek time (7.9 km)

It is another exciting day with a bit of challenge due to high altitudes. We suggest walking slowly, drinking more water, and being mentally healthy. After a short walk, you will have a lunch break at Thukla. After lunch, we will climb very gently to Thukla pass. There are memorial stupas in honor of Scott Fischer, Rob Hall, the record-breaking climber sherpa late babu chiri Sherpa and many mountaineers who lost their lives while climbing Mount Everest and Pumori. We book you the best hotel on Lobuche room with attached toilet.

  • Oxygen Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 4940m.|16203ft.

Duration: 7-9 hrs (11.7 km)

Today, you will begin the day quite early. The day of a lifetime memory being at the World's highest mountain Base camp (5364m.|17594ft.). When you get there, you feel like nothing is impossible in life. It is just needed to plan. We suggest if there is good weather and you still have energy, then try to see the sunset from Kala Patthar in the evening. As our recommendation and speaking through the experience, sunset views are better than sunrise. Overnight stay at the best hotel over there.

  • Yeti Resort
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 5364m.|17594ft.

After the early sunrise from Kala Patthar and a quick mountain breakfast, we will provide you with the helicopter service from Gorakshep. However, due to the weather or the Helicopter availability (we have limited Helicopter and major priority is given to the rescue flights rather than the commercial flights), we might have to walk till Lobuche or Pheriche and take the helicopter from there. The schedule of the Helicopter will be known on the spot only.
When the helicopter takes off, it will take a shortstop at Lukla for fuel refill then, fly to Kathmandu via the same helicopter.
Overnight stay at Hilton Hotel or Kathmandu Marriott Hotel

  • Hilton Hotel or Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 5,545m.|18,187ft.

In case of a flight delay due to any reason, this day can be used as a backup day. If everything went smoothly on time, you might relax in a luxury hotel in Kathmandu or buy souvenirs. You can also spend your day on the Kathmandu city tour
Overnight stay at Hilton Hotel or Kathmandu Marriott Hotel

  • Hilton Hotel or Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
  • Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
  • 1400m.|4593ft.

Today is your final day in Nepal. We will transfer you to the international airport 3 hours before your flight schedules. If you would be staying longer than the above itinerary and you would like to add on any other programs with us, you can let us know anytime.

  • Breakfast

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Route Map

Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek - 12 Days map

What's Included

  • Airport transfer services arrival/departure and local flight schedule 
  • Luxury 5-star Hotel Hilton | Marriott Hotel including breakfast 
  • Three-night stay at Yeti Mountain Home
  • Best Available Hotel for the rest of the days in the mountain 
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on the treks and tea or coffee 
  • Experienced English-speaking government-licensed trekking guide and 1 porter between 2 trekkers (No porter for solo trekker)
  • Guide and porter's salary, food, equipment, and insurance
  • All applicable National park and Local permits 
  • Flight tickets from Kathmandu/Manthali – Lukla 
  • Gorakshep/Lobuche to Kathmandu via Helicopter 
  • Sleeping bag and down jacket if needed (It’s refundable)
  • Nepal Nirvana Trails Duffel Bag, T-shirt, Trekking map, and Water purification tablet
  • First aid kit with Oximeter and basic medications
  • 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 covers emergency Rescues and evacuations
  • During trekking time personal expenses, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, bottled water, WI-FI, etc.
  • Tips for guide and porter (it is appreciated)

Useful Info

Difficulty in Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 

Everest base camp trek with helicopter return is a moderate trek. Thanks to the helicopter return, you do not have to retrace the route back to Lukla, which makes the journey slightly easier than the usual EBC trek of 12 days. So, who can join the Everest Base Camp luxury trek?

Everest Base Camp's luxury trek is perfect for everyone determined to reach the lap of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest. Whether you are a new trekker, kid, experienced trekker, or elderly traveler, anyone can do this trek. The trail has numerous ups & downs, but you can conquer them walking at your pace, so no worries.

Our experienced team will support you with the luggage and crossing complex sections along the way. You'll always trek safely. The trail has a fair share of steep, rugged, and rocky paths. You also walk on glacial moraine and snowy paths in the last few hours of the trek before reaching EBC. 

Altitude Sickness during the EBC Trek

We won't say Everest Base Camp luxury trek is an altitude sickness-free trek. Our body reacts differently to elevation changes from one person to another. Even though we try our best, one may suffer from altitude sickness during the trek, so we can't control it. However, what we can control is not letting it get worse and eventually get rid of it. 

Our Everest Base Camp luxury trek itinerary allows trekkers to take ample rest as they trek. We trek to higher elevations and sleep low on most parts of the trail. It allows us to acclimatize. Likewise, there is a rest day in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche. The trail has a gentle pace and constant rise in elevation. We have the perfect itinerary. 

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek route 2025|2026

Everest base camp trek with helicopter return begins with flight from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla airport (2860m). At Lukla, meet with our porters. They'll carry all the heavy bags. We begin trekking through the forested path to Phakding village. It's a downhill walk from Lukla to Phakding. 

From here, we walk through lush forests to Monjo and register our permits before trekking ahead. Sagarmatha National Park begins from Monjo. We walk through lush forests of rhododendron, pine, maple, oak, fir, etc. As we move further, the trail gets dense and crosses numerous suspension bridges. The final ascent is steep, and we reach Namche Bazaar. 

Namche Bazaar is a famous Sherpa town with ATMs, cafes, museums, restaurants, gear shops, etc. Here we are going to take a rest day and use the opportunity to hike to the popular Hotel Everest View, Syanboche Airport, and Khumjung monastery. Namche Bazaar onwards, we pass by small villages and lush rhododendron forests to Tengboche.

We take blessings in the Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region, and leave for Dingboche. The views get open and clear on the way to Dingboche. Dingboche is also called the summer valley of the Khumbu region. From here onwards, we leave the tree line behind and walk on rugged, rocky paths, enjoying the dry, barren sceneries to Lobuche village. 

The trail only gets steep and the air thinner. With every turn, you'll find yourself closer and closer to the giant eight-thousander mountains. The last few hours of the walk pass by Gorak Shep and ascend along the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier before you reach Everest Base Camp.

We spend the night in Gorak Shep and hike to Kala Patthar early in the morning to witness gorgeous sunrise and mountain views. From Gorakshep or Lobuche, a helicopter will pick us up and fly over the Khumbu region before descending to Kathmandu. 

Last Minute Booking for Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 2025

Depending upon the availability of accommodation, we may or may not take last-minute bookings for the Everest Base Camp luxury trek. For more information, you can send us a booking inquiry request. Our travel consultant will see what we can do for you and help you with the booking process. 

For last-minute booking, contact us through email at [email protected] or +977 9841380469 (WhatsApp/Viber) for a quick response. 

What permits do I need for the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek?

To trek in the Khumbu region, you have to get two permits - Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit and Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit. We obtain all the permits and do the necessary paperwork in advance for our guests. Similarly, our Everest Base Camp luxury trek cost covers the permit fees, no need to pay any extra fees.

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit costs: NPR 3000 per person

Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit costs: NPR 3000 per person

Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek best time in 2025|2026

Trek to the Everest Base Camp in spring and autumn to best enjoy the trek. Spring - March to May and autumn - Mid-September to November are the peak time to trek in the Himalayas. The temperature ranges from 18°C to 0°C. Mornings and nights are usually cold (can drop below 0°C), so we recommend carrying multiple warm layers. 

These seasons have generally stable weather. Therefore all the flights are usually on time, and the chances of delays are occasional. The trail is fantastic, with greenery and clear stunning mountain views all around it. 

Likewise, depending upon the weather condition, you can also do Everest Base Camp luxury trekking in winter (December to February). Despite the hurdles, winter offers incredible Himalayan sceneries, all white and frozen.

Accommodation during the Everest Luxury Trek

The accommodation during the Everest Base Camp luxury trek 12 days is the finest one available in the Khumbu region. You stay overnight in some of the most luxurious lodges in the region. The rooms are well designed to serve a rustic yet subtle modern ambiance. Most of the facilities like a hot shower, electric blankets (wherever possible), private washroom, etc are available in the room.

Variety of food available during the Everest Luxury Trek 

A wide range of food is available during the Everest Base Camp luxury trek. You don't have to worry whether the available meal option is going to suit your palate or not because cuisines from Nepali, India to Continental are found on the menu. Try choosing the freshest meal to keep your stomach happy and light while trekking. 

We prefer dal bhat as the best meal option. You get rice, lentil soup, veggies, pickle, and a few other side dishes. If fresh meat is available, combine non-veg curry or another dish for a more flavourful meal. However, we usually recommend for Veg or Vegan food while on the trek as the fresh meat are not available regularly. Snacks along the trekking route can get very expensive than in the city, so buy your favorite snacks & bars in Kathmandu.

Necessity of Travel Insurance during Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek

You can do the Everest Base Camp luxury trek without travel insurance. But we recommend getting one because if any medical emergency occurs while trekking, then the only way to offer you medical assistance beyond first-aid is by airlifting you to a nearby hospital. The chances of anything happening huge like that is rare, still, it's good to have a backup. 

*Note: Double confirm all the clauses in the travel insurance before confirming it and make sure it covers air evacuation up to 5,500 meters.

Travel Tips (electricity, internet, ATM, luggage, tipping, personal expenses)

  • Charging facilities are available throughout the trekking route in the lodges. For your convenience, we recommend carrying spare batteries as well for your most-used devices. 
  • You can withdraw money in Namche Bazaar. This village has the last ATM lounge. 
  • WiFi is available in all the lodges, but the connection may not be stable all the time. You may also have to pay a few extra bucks at some places. You can carry a Nepali sim card to use the internet while trekking.
  • The main luggage (duffel bag) weight limit is 10 kgs for each trekker. The back pay weight limit is 5 kgs for each trekker as the weight limit of per trekkers in 15 kg for the Lukla Flight.
  • We have not included tipping in our package cost, so don't forget to tip porters, guides, and drivers. 
  • Budget additional money for shopping, international flights, extra meals & drinks, etc.

FAQs

  • The luxury EBC trek is not tough. Travelers with a moderate physical fitness level can do this trek with our experienced guides.

  • Yes, our package covers accommodation and meals in Kathmandu as per our Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek itinerary.

    If you stay extra nights in Kathmandu, then the charges are not remunerated by the Company.

  • You can book Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek through our site. Once we get the booking request, we'll assist you with your queries and the booking process. To book the trek, we need 10% of the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek cost. Rest of the amount you can pay after arrival in Kathmandu before the starting of the trek.

  • To train for Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek, you can walk long hours (5-6) every two days to build up the habit. If you already go to the gym, then add cardio to your routine to build stamina. Short hikes are a great way to prepare for the EBC trek.

  • Yes, solo trekkers can join Everest Base Camp Luxury Trekking. You can choose to trek privately or in a group. The group joining means you agree to trek with fellow trekkers from all around the world.

  • Unless there are no weather barriers, we guarantee the helicopter to return from Kala Patthar. The chances of unstable weather in the peak season are rare, so no worries.

  • Yes, Everest Base Camp with helicopter return is safe. The trek is led by our expert certified guides and the best pilots fly helicopters from Kala Patthar to Kathmandu. You do not have to worry about your safety while trekking with us because we take great care of our guest's safety.

Client Reviews

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    SureshIndiaNovember 04, 2024

    Most trusted partner for your EBC trip

    Nepal Nirvana are an extremely dependable trek partner for our EBC trip. Many people do not plan for additional buffer days as the flights to Lukla from Kathmandu can be very unpredictable for days at a stretch. There was a heavy rain in last week of September leading to lot of devastation to the routes. Nepal Nirvana led by their CEO, Kul Prasad (KP) gave us the right guidance on how to proceed about the trip despite so much of uncertainties. KP was also very flexible in the payment due to complexities with Indian rupee payment and availability of forex for a Nepal travel. Also we had to switch from airplane to helicopter for and return from Lukla. We were given sufficient time to pay the amount.
    The best thing about KP is his immense contacts in the airline industry and in general the travel industry in Nepal that was useful due to changing schedule.
    KP provides the right guidance based on his years of experience of conducting such treks. You can rely on his expert advice. The drivers, guides and porters in his team are also very good and customer centric. The choice of hotels/tea houses in the trek meets the comfort and value for money. Before the trek and during the trek, KP is always contactable on phone and Whatsapp and provides quick responses to the various queries that keep coming up as part of the preparation.
    Nepal Nirvana also organized a good trip of Pokhara including Muktinath and also couple of days of Kathmandu local trip
    All in all extremely pleased with the services of Nepal Nirvana and I will strongly advice using their services for any trip to Nepal especially EBC and ABC treks.

    Dear Suresh, Namaste!
    Thank you so much for your kind words and detailed feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Nepal Nirvana Trails during your Everest Base Camp trek. We always strive to provide our clients with the best support and guidance, especially when dealing with unpredictable circumstances such as the weather in Lukla. Your acknowledgment of our team's flexibility, expertise, and customer-centric approach truly means a lot to us.
    We're also glad you enjoyed the Pokhara trip and the time spent in Kathmandu. 
    Thank you once again for recommending our services. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends on future adventures in Nepal!
    Warm regards,
    KP Dhital and the Nepal Nirvana Trails Team
    WhatsApp: +977 9841380469

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    Achyut ShahUnited StatesAugust 28, 2022

    Best Experience of Nepal

    Have been to Nepal twice with Nepal Nirvana Trails and our experience both times has been fabulous. We wanted a blend of luxury(western toilets, clean bathrooms and bed sheets) and ruggedness in our trip and they planned just that. I highly recommend NNT for your trip.

    Dear Achyut, Namaste!
    Thank you for taking your valuable time to write reviews and recommendations. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your trek. Wish to see you again for adventures.
    Best Regards,
    Kp Dhital and Nepal Nirvana Trails Team.

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