This is another exciting day before we start the trek. Before heading to the remote lands of the mountains, we will enjoy beautiful times in the vibrant city of Kathmandu.

After a delicious breakfast in the hotel, a representative from our company will be waiting for you at the lobby. Then, we will hop on a car and visit different locations to witness Kathmandu’s finest architecture.

We will be visiting places like Swoyambhunath and Pashupatinath in the morning. Then, in the daytime, we will be visiting Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. All of these four sites are listed as UNESCO world Heritage site

You also get to see the home of living Goddesses, “Kumari”, in Kathmandu Durbar Square. After collecting a few unforgettable memories, we will drive back to our 5-star hotel in Thamel.

If you still have things to buy for the trek, you ask your guide for shopping. Later on, you can enjoy the nightlife of Thamel.

Beginning Point: Kathmandu (1400 m/4593 ft)
Trek Beginning Point: Lukla (2840 m/9318 ft)
Ending/Overnight: Phakding (2618 m/8589 ft)
Lukla to Phakding Distance: about 9 km (5.6 miles)
Total Descent: 222 meters (728 ft) from Lukla
Lunch: Thado Kosigaon

Today, on the 3rd day of the Everest Luxury Trek, we will get into the proximity of the mountains.

A car picks you up at the hotel and drives you to the domestic terminal in Kathmandu. There, we will catch an early morning thrilling flight to Lukla from Kathmandu.

After about a 25-minute flight, we will land at Tenzing-Hillary Airport. This airport has the world’s shortest runway, which could be an exciting flight experience for some, while some might find it dangerous.

Then, we will be joined by other members, who arrange our bags and permits. From here, our Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek commences.

After having some snacks in one of the best lodges in Lukla, we will start trekking towards Phakding Village.

It takes about 3-4 hours to reach Phakding from Lukla, about 8-9 km. After walking for about 1.5 hours, we will stop at Thado Koshigaon for a delicious lunch. You can order food anything from the menu.

Once we have rested and had our lunch, we will then head towards Phakding. Phakding is another about 2 hours walk from Thado Koshigaon.

This part of the trek is quite comfortable and easy. You will be walking along a beautiful view of Dudh Koshi Valley, enjoying the views of stony houses, stupas, and mani walls along the way.

The trek goes through Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So, you might be lucky to see some rare species of wildlife such as Himalayan Tahr, red panda, goral, monal bird (national bird of Nepal), etc.

After arriving at Phakding, we will arrange one of the most luxurious accommodations for you to spend the night.

About Lukla

Lukla is a small yet significant village in the Khumbu region. The village, situated at 2840 meters (9318 ft), serves as an entry point for several treks in the region.

Generally, trekkers and mountaineers aiming to reach Everest have to fly to Lukla. Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla has the world’s shortest runway, which is only 527 meters long, adding thrill and excitement to the Luxury Trek.

We will be spending a few hours here arranging everything needed for the trek, including the porter. Then, after having breakfast in one of the finest lodges, we begin our trekking journey.

There are about 20-25 good quality lodges equipped with all the modern facilities. They have rooms with attached bathrooms, electricity, Wi-Fi, and hot showers, and they offer almost every kind of food you like.

About Phakding

Phakding is another key village in the Everest region, at an elevation of 2610 meters (8563 ft). There are about 150-200 people living there, whose main occupation is hospitality and animal husbandry. It also has a basic health post, primary school, and a few monasteries that you can visit.

Teahouses in Phakding

• About 20-25 luxurious lodges
• Warm and cozy beds are available
• Wi-Fi, electricity, hot shower, etc. are available
• Food from menu

Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek Route: Phakding → Monjo → Jorsalle → Hillary Bridge (Larja Dobhan) → Namche Bazaar
Beginning Point: Phakding (2618 m/8589 ft)
Ending/Overnight: Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,319 ft)
Phakding to Namche Bazaar Distance: 9.2 km (5.7 miles)
Total Descent: 830 meters (2723 ft) from Phakding
Lunch: Namche Bazaar

You will be served a warm breakfast in the morning. Then, you will start walking on the banks of the Dudh Kosi River. Today, you can witness everything from exciting suspension bridges to colourful prayer flags.

After about 2 hours of walking, about 5 km, we will reach Monjo, which is an entry point for Sagarmatha National Park. Here, your Sagarmatha National Park Permit will be checked.

Thereafter, we get into the rich bio-diversity of the Sagarmatha National Park. It covers 1,148 km of area and is rich in flora and fauna.

You will be walking through the national park for about half an hour before reaching Jorsalle. Jorsalle is going to be our lunch station for today.

After having a delicious lunch in Jorsalle, we will continue trekking to Namche bazar via Larja Dobhan.

After crossing a suspension bridge in Larja Dobhan (Hillary Bridge), the trail is quite challenging. You need to hike up the steep hill for about 2 hours before reaching Namche Bazaar.

Despite the challenging route, the first view of the mighty Everest after crossing the bridge is worth the challenge.

At around 4 pm, we will reach Namche Bazaar, where you can stay in a most comfortable lodge and rest from your tiredness.

About Namche Bazaar

Namche, situated at 3440 meters (11,319 ft), is “The Gateway to Everest”. From here, you can go on every kind of trek in the Everest region. You can go for an easy and short Everest view Trek, reaching up to Hotel Everest View, a moderately challenging Everest base camp Trek, or a challenging and long Everest Three Passes Trek.

It is a bustling trading town with a bank, ATM, money exchange, schools, pool house, police station, art galleries, medical, etc.

In Namche, there is also a Sherpa Museum and a Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center that you can visit. Further, one of the major highlights of the town is the ‘Saturday Market’, where traders from around the Khumbu region gather every Saturday to sell local products.

Teahouses in Namche Bazaar

• About 40-50 good-quality lodges and teahouses
• Wi-Fi, hot shower, attached bathroom, in-room charging, etc. available
• Centrally heated dining hall
• Food from menu

Namche to Hotel Everest View Distance: 7-8 km (4-5 miles)
Maximum Elevation: 3900 meters (12,795 ft) at Hotel Everest View
Total Ascent: 460 meters (1509 ft) from Namche
Lunch: Snacks at Hotel Everest View

As we are already at around 3500 meters, it is essential to acclimatize. So, day 5 of our trek is an acclimatization day to avoid suffering from altitude sickness.Since this is an Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek, your comfort will be our top priority. So, instead of rushing into the mountains, we aim to live in the moment and have a great time.Today, we stop in the town of Namche, the biggest Sherpa settlement in the Everest region. If you like, we can hike to Hotel Everest View, a 5-star hotel, for a great, up-close view of Everest.It takes about 2 hours to reach the viewpoint of Hotel Everest View. You can enjoy stunning panoramic views with a delicious meal. You can see mountains like Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Shar, Taboche, etc.After that, you can return to Namche and stroll around or go for another short hike to traditional Sherpa villages, Khumjung and Khunde.There’s a local school, museums, and monasteries where we can visit. Or, we can just stroll around the old streets of Namche, stopping at some bakery for a great cup of coffee. There are some stops for shopping and a bar as well. Namche offers the utmost luxury within the mountains.

Beginning Point: Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,319 ft)
Ending/Overnight: Deboche (3820 m/12,533 ft)
Namche Bazaar to Deboche Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
Total Descent: 380 meters (1247 ft) from Namche Bazaar
Lunch: Phunke Tenga

This is another beautiful day on the Everest Luxury Tour. After breakfast, we leave Namche and follow our guide along the Dudh Koshi River.

After crossing the river and walking through the thick sub-tropical forest for about 2-3 hours, we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant at Phunke Tenga.

You can have food of your choice (Nepalese or international cuisine) before we head towards Tengboche. You might witness some wild animals wandering around the forest, but there is no danger of an attack.

After lunch, there is an additional trek of around 3 km to Deboche via Tengboche. In between, you can have a sightseeing tour of the Tengboche monastery.

After walking for a couple of hours, we will reach Deboche, which is our today’s stop point. So, you are going to spend a cozy night in one of the best lodges in Deboche.

About Phunke Tenga

Phunke Tenga is just a basic lunch place on the 6th day of our trek. The village is located on the bank of the Dudh Koshi River, with a beautiful view of the river and alpine jungle.

There are about 5-7 teahouses here, offering local and some basic Western food menu. They also provide neat and clean accommodation, hot water, gas showers, and other amenities.

About Deboche

Deboche, 3820 meters (12,533 ft), is a beautiful village located in the midst of the jungle on one side and river on the other. Trekkers can get one of the best views of Ama Dablam from here.

Deboche is just around a 25-minute walk from Tengboche.

Teahouses in Deboche

• About 20 basic teahouses and 2 luxury lodges
• Wi-Fi, hot water, gas shower, etc. are available.
• Neat and clean room
• Food from the menu

Beginning Point: Deboche (3820 m/12,533 ft)
Ending/Overnight: Dingboche (4410 m/14,468.5 ft)
Deboche to Dingboche Distance: 9.9 km (6.2 miles)
Total Descent: 590 meters (1936 ft) from Deboche
Lunch: Somare

We will begin our walk quite early this morning. First, we walk to the Imja River, which leads us to the village of Pangboche. We can stop here for some tea/coffee—Pangboche has some decent teahouses.

After a short break, we will continue our trek for an additional 3 hours, around 5 km, to Somare. We are going to have our lunch for today in Somare.

After a delicious lunch, we need to walk for another 3-4 hours to reach Dingboche. It’s about a 4.5 km walk through a rocky mountain terrain along the Imja Khola.

Finally, around 3-4 pm, we will reach Dingboche, where we are going to stay overnight. You get one of the best accommodations here, where you can order what you like from the menu.

About Somare

Somare is just a simple lunch place for today. The village is located at an elevation of 4010 meters (13,156 ft) and is known for its panoramic mountain view of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Taboche, and Island Peak, and a beautiful view of Pangboche Valley.

There are about 8-10 basic houses, with around 10-15 local households. The teahouses offer facilities like hot water, Wi-Fi, hot water, and a cozy accommodation. They generally serve local and other Western foods from the menu.

About Dingboche

Dingboche is a beautiful Sherpa village situated at 4410 meters (14,468.5 ft). The majority of people living here are Sherpa and Tamang, and they follow Buddhism. The major attractions of this village are an amazing view of Lhotse and Ama Dablam and a view of valleys downhill.

There is also a billiard house, where you can enjoy a board pool or visit the bakery to enjoy bakery items. Further, trekkers can also visit the stupa and monastery nearby.

Teahouses in Dingboche

• 20-25 decent teahouses and 1 or 2 luxury lodges
• 4G internet service through ‘Everest Link’
• Hot water, gas shower, attached rooms, etc. are available
• Single, twin, shared, and private rooms are available
• Food from locally grown organic vegetables like potatoes, carrots, cabbage, etc.

Dingboche to Nagarjuna Hill Top Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
Maximum Elevation: Nearly 5100 meters (16,732 ft) at Nagarjuna Hill Top
Total Ascent: Nearly 600 meters (19,68.5 ft) from Dingboche
Lunch: Packed lunch

As we said, this trek is all about your comfort. And after two days of walking, you definitely deserve a relaxing moment.

So, you have two options for today. You can either rest and visit around Dingboche or choose to climb Nagarjuna (5100 m) at the top of Chhukung Valley.

Hike to the top of Nagarjuna Hill takes around 3 hours, around 5 km. From the Nagarjuna Hill Top, you can see a spectacular panoramic view of Makalu, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Kangtega, Taboche, Thamserku, and Island Peak.

There are no teahouses on the way, so we need to carry a packed lunch for today. After enjoying the view, now it is time to return. It takes around 2 hours to descend.

After returning to Dingboche, you can rest, eat something, and then go exploring Dingboche village. You can visit nearby monasteries, do shopping, or interact with locals for a deeper understanding of their culture and lifestyle.

Dingboche to Lobuche Trek Route: Dingboche → Dusa Kharka → Thukla/Dughla → Thokla Pass → Lobuche
Beginning Point: Dingboche (4410 m/14,468.5 ft)
Ending/Overnight: Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft)
Dingboche to Lobuche Distance: Around 9 km (around 5.6 miles)
Thokla Pass Altitude: 4830 m (15,846.5 ft)
Total Ascent: 530 meters (1739 ft) from Dingboche
Lunch: Thukla

The 9th day of the Luxury trek to EBC starts with a beautiful sunrise view and a delicious breakfast.

Trekkers can witness various snow-covered peaks, glaciers, rivers, lush forests with a few rhododendron trees, etc., during the trek. Today’s trek is an easy walk designed for relaxation and acclimatization to the increasing altitude.

After trekking for 3 hours via Dusa Kharka, we are going to stop at Thukla for lunch. You can order anything from the menu. While your lunch is being prepared, you can rest or discuss the trek with your guide.

Thereafter, the route is a little challenging as you need to hike on a steep uphill. After crossing Thokla Pass (4830 m/15,846.5 ft), the route takes a moderately plain path.

After walking for another 2-3 hours from Thukla, we will reach Lobuche. It is a 4-5 km long trek route. Lobuche is our overnight station for today.

About Thukla

Thukla, also known as Dughla, is a beautiful picturesque village in the Khumbu region. The village, situated at an elevation of 4620 meters (15,157.5 ft), offers an alluring view of the jungle and river in its surroundings.

There are about 2-3 basic teahouses offering basic facilities. They provide basic food options from the menu and normal accommodations.

About Lobuche

Lobuche is another key village in the Everest Base Camp Trek with luxury. It is situated at an altitude of 4910 meters (16,109 ft), offering awesome views of panoramic vistas.

Lobuche is particularly known for great views of Lobuche East (6119 m), Lobuche West (6145 m), Nuptse (7861 m), and Kangchung Peak (6063 m).

Teahouses in Lobuche

• 5-6 normal teahouses
• Simple yet comfortable accommodation
• Wi-Fi, hot water, gas shower, electricity from solar power, etc. are available
• No attached bathroom
• Centrally heated dining hall

Lobuche to Gorakshep Trek Route: Lobuche → Gorakshep → Everest Base Camp → Gorakshep
Beginning Point: Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft)
Ending/Overnight: Gorakshep (5140 m/16,863.5 ft)
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp Distance: 7.6 km (4.7 miles)
Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep Distance: 3.6 km (1.7 miles)
Maximum Elevation: 5364 meters at Everest Base Camp
Total Ascent: 424 meters (1391 ft) from Lobuche to EBC
Total Descent: 224 meters (735 ft) from EBC to Gorakshep
Lunch: Gorakshep

Well, this might be the most exciting day of the Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek.Today is your big day as you will be stepping on the Everest Base Camp itself . Today, we will reach the most awaited destination of the trek, Everest Base Camp.

From Lobuche, we walk along with the view of the magnificent Khumbu Glacier ahead of us. After 2 to 3 hours of walking, we will reach Gorakshep, where we will stop for lunch. Gorakshep is about 5 km away from Lobuche.

Gorakshep is the last human settlement before EBC. So, we leave our bags here and then walk to the Everest Base Camp. As you reach the base camp, you will find yourself in a completely different world, detached from the world’s pain.

The mountain appears so close and perfect that it almost looks like a scene from a movie. Not only capture photos and videos but remember to live in the moment and enjoy the majestic view.

From the base camp, you can see awe-inspiring mountain views of the Mahalangur Himalayan range, including Everest, Pumori, and Nuptse.

After a brief moment in Everest Base Camp, we will walk back to Gorakshep for the night’s stay. Getting to stay in such an excellent hotel on such a remote mountain is almost unbelievable.

About Gorakshep

Gorakshep is a major village in the Everest region. Located in a barren, glacial valley, it serves as the last stop before reaching EBC. It is also the starting point for the hike to Kala Patthar.

The village, situated at an elevation of 5140 meters (16,863.5 ft), offers an excellent view of mountains and their surroundings.

Teahouses in Gorakshep

• 5-6 good quality teahouses
• Basic facilities offering Wi-Fi, hot water, electricity from solar energy, etc. are available
• Warm and comfortable accommodation
• Basic food from the menu
• No attached bathroom

Gorakshep to Pheriche Trek Route: Gorakshep → Kala Patthar → Gorakshep → Lobuche → Thukla → Pheriche
Beginning Point: Gorakshep (5140 m/16,863.5 ft)
Ending/Overnight: Pheriche (4240 m/13,911 ft)
Gorakshep to Kala Patthar Distance: 1.5 km (1 mile)
Kala Patthar to Pheriche Trek Distance: 12.4 km (7.7 miles)
Maximum Elevation: 5550 meters (18,209 ft)
Total Ascent: 410 meters (1345 ft) from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar
Total Descent: 1310 meters (4298 ft) from Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Lunch: Thukla

Trek to Kala Patthar is another of the most challenging yet exciting parts of the Everest Base Camp Trek.

We plan to wake up at 4 am in the morning and climb the rock of Kala Patthar, also known as ‘Black Rock’. Kala Patthar is known for its magnificent sunrise view over the panoramic mountain range.

The Kala Patthar itself is a tiny peak, and the views from the top are just unbelievable. However, if you are tired from the previous day, you can skip this walk. After spending some time at Kala Patthar, we get back to Gorakshep for breakfast.

After breakfast, we start walking down to the lower altitude. Pheriche is the last destination for today, which is a hike of about 4 hours from Kala Patthar, about 12 km away.

Everest Base camp Trek with Heli return is also an option if you want to return to Kathmandu from Gorakshep.

About Pheriche

Pheriche is a beautiful village situated between two mountains. This village is situated at an elevation of 4240 meters (13,911 ft). There is a Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic (HRAC) providing help for those suffering from altitude sickness and other injuries.

Trekkers can catch some glimpses of surrounding peaks such as Ama Dablam and Lhotse. This village is inhabited by the Sherpa community, providing an insight into the unique Sherpa culture.

Teahouses in Pheriche

• 5-7 average teahouses
• Clean and warm rooms with attached bathroom
• Hot water, Wi-Fi, hot shower, etc. are available
• Centrally heated dining hall
• Local and basic Western food on the menu

Pheriche to Namche Bazaar Trek Route: Pheriche → Somare → Pangboche → Tengboche → Namche Bazaar
Beginning Point: Pheriche (4240 m/13,911 ft)
Ending/Overnight: Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,319 ft)
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar Distance: Around 19 km (12 miles)
Total Descent: 800 meters (2625 ft) from Pheriche
Lunch: Tengboche

Day 12 is a little challenging day as you need to trek for around 6-7 hours, covering around 19-20 km.

After having a belly-full breakfast in Pheriche, we will follow the same route to Namche that we took before. You will be trekking via various villages like Somare, Pangboche, and Tengboche.

Walking downwards again leads us to the Imja River. First, we move to Phunke Tenga and then walk for another hour to Khyangjuma. You can witness the drastic change in the landscape- the alpine grassland has now changed into a thick forest.

After 4 hours of easy walking, we will reach Namche. You get to stay overnight in one of the best lodges in Namche. So, you can expect at least a luxurious dinner and a hot shower.

About Tengboche

Tengboche is an attractive village situated at an elevation of 3860 meters (12,664 ft) on the Everest base camp Trek map. The major highlight of Tengboche is Tengboche Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Nepal.

Trekkers can also enjoy a beautiful scene of prayer flags fluttering with the calming breeze, mani wall, and rich Sherpa culture, and they might get to celebrate festivals with locals during the festive season.

Teahouses in Tengboche

• 5-7 normal teahouses
• Hot water, gas shower, Wi-Fi, etc. are available
• Attached bathroom is not available
• Basic food from the menu

Namche Bazaar to Lukla Trek Route: Namche Bazaar → Monjo → Phakding → Ghat – Lukla
Beginning Point: Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,319 ft)
Ending/Overnight: Lukla (2840 m/9318 ft)
Namche Bazaar to Lukla Distance: 18.2 km (11.3 miles)
Total Descent: 600 meters (1968.5 ft) from Namche Bazaar
Lunch: Phakding

From Namche to Lukla, the path moves steeply downwards. You might remember these stairs and suspension bridges from our walk on the 4th day of the trek.

It’s going to be a long walking day. Trekkers need to walk for about 18 km, which takes about 6-7 hours to cover. You will pass through various villages on the way, where you can reminisce about all your previous memories. If you have missed anything before, you can visit them.

Then, after walking for about 3 hours, we are going to stop at Phakding for a delicious lunch. Then, continue to trek towards Lukla. Lukla is another 3-4 hours trek from Phakding.

Like earlier, we cross Mani-stone, chortens, prayer flags, and a beautiful pine forest, finally leading to Lukla.

Upon arriving in Lukla, you will be checked in at one of the most luxurious lodges. Remember to order what you like from the menu for dinner.

Now that your trekking journey is over, you can sit with fellow trekkers in the evening and share your trekking experiences. Maybe you can have a little bit of liquor or jam on a song that you know, or maybe a Nepali song.

Teahouses in Lukla

• Over 30 basics to luxury teahouses
• Wi-Fi, hot shower, hot water, in-room charging plug, etc. are available
• Clean and warm accommodation with an electrically heated bed
• Local and Western food on the menu
• Attached bathroom

Flight Route: Lukla → Kathmandu
Beginning Point: Lukla (2840 m/9318 ft)
Ending/Overnight: Kathmandu (1400 m/4593 ft)
Lukla to Kathmandu Flight Distance: 136 km (84.5 miles)
Total Descent: 1440 meters (4724 ft) from Lukla

No matter how hard we fall in love with the mountains, we always have to get back.

You will last breakfast in the Himalayas and then catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Leaving your team and the mountains, you get to reach Kathmandu within 25 minutes.

Again, a car picks you up at the airport and drives you to your hotel. After you are in Kathmandu, you can enjoy a relaxing massage during the day and let your body recover.

Also, if there is still some time, we can go for more sightseeing around the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu.

In the evening, we can meet over dinner to celebrate and raise a toast to our successful trek.

Meal : Breakfast

So, this is the end of your wonderful Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek. A driver will take you to the airport as per your flight time. Then, there will be some custom formalities, and we will fly back home safely.

Or, if you have a few more days in Nepal to spend, then you can extend your trip by having a short yet great Chisapani to Nagarkot HIKE or a relaxing trip to national parks or visit different places in Nepal.