Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek

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Trip Duration 15 Days
Destination Nepal
Trip Difficulty Moderate
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Trip Style Trekking

Transportation Private Vehicle / Aeroplane

Meals Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek

Accommodation Five Star hotel accommodations in Kathmandu and best teahouses during the trek (Mountain Yeti Home).

Group-Size 1-10 people

Max-Altitude 5,554m/18,192ft

Arrival at Kathmandu, Nepal

Departure from Kathmandu, Nepal

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Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek for 15 days, highlights Mount Everest which is the glory of the Himalayas; it is a unique and unforgettable adventure of a lifetime. The view of the “top of the world” is almost like a piece of heaven on earth. Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek is one of the most popular trekking areas in Nepal. Everest and the Khumbu Region are the home of the world’s highest peaks, Mt. Everest, at an altitude of 8,848.86m (29,029ft), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), and Cho-Oyu (8,201m), Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Tawache, Thamserku and many more incredible mountains. Our guides will point out each mountain and tell you the name and altitude. Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek provides five-star hotel accommodations in Kathmandu, five-night accommodations in Mountain Yeti Homes along the trek, and the best tea houses for the rest of the nights.

Lukla, at 2,830m, is the starting point. We will trek to our destination, Everest Base Camp, at an altitude of 5,365m. Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek is in the Sagarmatha National Park, the highest national park in the world. UNESCO declared it a world heritage site in 1979. Lake Gokyo, also in the National Park, was declared of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, in 2007.

Our experienced guides will take good care of you as well as enlighten you with interesting information regarding the natural environment, temples, people and villages. We hope you will forget all your problems while on this trek and leave Nepal as a new person.

Trip Highlights

View of the top of the world Mt. Everest 8,848m.
Regional Ecosystem is rich in flora and fauna diversity.
Mt. Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and Namche Bazaar.
Highest hotels in the world.
The home of snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan monal pheasant, and many more.
Unique Sherpa culture and monasteries.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft).
Day 02:Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03:Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 8km, 3 - 4 hours trek.
Day 04:Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km, 5 - 6 hours trek.
Day 05:Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)
Day 06:Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours trek
Day 07:Tengboche to Dingboche (4,400 m/14,300 ft.): 5 - 6 hours trek
Day 08:Dingboche: Acclimatization
Day 09:Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 4-5 hours trek
Day 10:Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft.), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): 13km, 6-7 hours trek.
Day 11:Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) to Pheriche (4,288m/14,070ft): 15km, 7-8 hours trek.
Day 12:Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 20km, 6 - 7 hours trek.
Day 13:Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 19km, 6 - 7 hours trek.
Day 14:Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 15:Final departure

Cost Includes:

Airport / Hotel pick up & drop off by private tourist vehicle.
Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu. All meals during the trek.
Five Star Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu.
Five-night accommodation in Mountain Yeti Home along the trek.
Rest of the night accommodation best tea house during the trek.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
Local, licensed, proficient English-speaking guide.
The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests).
Food, accommodation, salary, transportation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for our staff.
Sagarmatha National Park permits ACAP and TIMS permits for trekking.
Down Jacket and sleeping bag by Tourist Saga Tourism (which must be returned after the trek).
Complimentary snacks (cookies, fresh fruits) on the trek.
Farewell dinner at Zamzam Family home.
All Nepali government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
Official expenses.

Note: You can spend as much time as you like in the mountains. The above itinerary is a guideline. If you want to stay longer, we can be flexible and arrange that for you. Please also note that after the formal start of your trip we cannot refund any amount.

Cost Excludes:

Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu (Requires approximately USD or equivalent currency $15 to $25 per person per day)
Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation (compulsory).
Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. See above for information.
Mineral water, alcoholic, and all kinds of drinks.
Personal trekking equipment.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide, porter (Tipping is expected).
Any other expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Cost Includes' section.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft).

Altitude: 1,350m/4,428ft:

A hearty welcome to Kathmandu, the Nepalese capital and cultural hub. We’ll be waiting with a warm greeting at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel by private tourist car. In the early evening, you will be introduced to your guide and briefed about the trek.
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation

After breakfast, we will go on a cultural tour to some of the most historic and architectural attractions in Kathmandu valley which are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. We visit the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath), historic Kathmandu Durbar Square, Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and Hindu divine temple of Pashupatinath. In the evening, you will be introduced to fellow participants, and we will briefly discuss the trip.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 8km, 3 - 4 hours trek.

Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft (Lukla) & 2,652m/8,698ft (Phakding). Walking Distance: 8km (3-4 hours) Flight time: 30 min.
Your big moment is finally here and we wish you good luck with each step to view the highest mountain in the world. After a short morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, you will be introduced to your porters. These men are the unsung heroes of Nepal. They will carry your luggage all the way to Base Camp and back.
The walk from Lukla to Phakding is easy. We will probably stop for our first mountain lunch in Chaurikharka village depending on our hunger and time of our arrival in Lukla. We will descend towards Dudh Koshi Ghat, 2,530 (8,300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudh Koshi River until we arrive at our overnight village, Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft). Enjoy your free time in Phakding, a very popular shopping village.
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km, 5 - 6 hours trek.

Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft Walking Distance: 11km (5-6 hours)
Today is the day of suspension bridges along the Dudh koshi River. After breakfast, we will hit the trekking road to Namche Bazaar, the biggest Sherpa Village in Nepal. Our trail will take us over the Dudh Kkoshi River via a long suspension bridge and then through a beautiful pine forest to Monjo. Soon thereafter, we will approach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park (the world’s highest National Park) for a brief permit check. Then we will descend to the Dudh Kosi River (Spotting Mani Stones along the way) on route to Jorsale. We will stop for a well deserved lunch here, before we start the uphill to Namche Bazaar. Our path along the riverbank is flanked by two crossings, one of which is the Hillary Suspension Bridge. It is quite a steep uphill to Namche Bazaar where we will stay overnight.
Day 05: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)

Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft
Today will be spent resting and allowing our bodies to acclimatize to the altitude. Namche Bazaar is well known as the gateway to Mt. Everest and is the main village of the Khumbu region. You will find Government Offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. Our guides can take you to explore the real charm of Namche Bazaar. Hiking to Sagarmatha National Park rewards trekkers with a sunrise view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kongde.
There is an optional two hour trip to the Everest View Point. From here, we can decide if we want to walk another three hours uphill to explore the beautiful Khumjung village (Mt. Hillary School) which will help with acclimatization. For those of you who do not want to walk to the Everest View Point and to the Khumjung Village, you will have time to explore Namche Bazaar and can check out the Sherpa Museum for an overview of the Sherpa culture. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours trek

Altitude: 3,870m/12,684ft Walking Distance: 10km (6 hours)
After breakfast, we will start another day of trekking towards Everest Base Camp. Breathtaking views of the Himalayas - Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde are some of the highlights that can be observed. A short drop takes us to the riverside where we will stop for lunch. The trail then starts upwards through the forest pass. Brace your legs for a continual uphill trek at this point, alternating between a gradual grade and some seriously steep grade! Our destination, Tengboche, is known as one of the most beautiful places in the Everest region. Its views including Everest, Ama Dablam and Kantaga are legendary. We’ll visit the Tengboche monastery, one of the largest in the Khumbu region.
Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,400 m/14,300 ft.): 5 - 6 hours trek

Altitude: 4,400m/14,435ft Walking Distance: 11km (6 hours)
Today our trek continues with a walk through the rhododendron forest to Deboche followed by a wooden bridge over the raging Imja Khol River. We’ll pass the valley wall and then climb up to the Sherpa village of Pangboche. This will be a unique opportunity to observe this traditional settlement of Sherpas. We continue along the trail to Somera, where we will enjoy lunch with incredible views. Our afternoon trek will be a difficult one, as the landscape gives way to dry, deserted mountains as we hike towards Dingboche.
Day 08: Dingboche: Acclimatization

Altitude: 4,400m/14,435ft
Today is our chance to rest before we continue with the last leg of our adventure. This will be a full day of exploring Dingboche and the surrounding valleys of Chhukung and lmja. We will take a short walk uphill to help with acclimatization. You are free to take an optional trek to the valley, but taking it easy is the most important thing today and remember to drink lots of water.
Day 09: Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 4-5 hours trek

Altitude: 4,900m/16,076ft Walking Distance: 8-9 km (4-5 hours)
As we leave Dingboche, we will experience a steep uphill climb. After a few hours, we will reach an easy flat trail with an incredible view. We will stop at Dangal for a lunch break. The trail then gets steeper once again to the top of a high hill. Here we will have time to look at the memorial stupas dedicated to all the climbers and trekkers who lost their lives to Everest over the years.
The next part of our adventure brings us over craggy mountain terrain to Lobuche, a small settlement with amazing views of Mt. Loubuche, Mt. Pumari and Nuptse. Here we can rest and prepare ourselves for our destination on this trek.
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft.), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): 13km, 6-7 hours trek.

Altitude: 5,180m/16,994ft (Gorekshep) & 5,364m/17,598 (EBC) Walking distance: 15km (6-8 hours)
Finally our dream comes true!! Our big and long day starts early in the morning with an easy trek from Lobuche to Gorek Shep. Gorek Shep, situated at an altitude of more than 5,000m, is the last settlement in this trek. We will stop for a lunch break here. After lunch and a rest, we will trek slowly to our destination. We will approach the Khumbu Glacier and icefall, located on the slopes of Mt. Everest. Our goal will be fulfilled as soon as we reach Base Camp. During the spring climbing season, you might meet climbers who will attempt to scale the summit of Mt. Everest. Just before sunset, we will return and walk all the way back to Gorekshep for some much needed rest and relaxation. If you would like to walk up Kala Patthar to view the sunset please let us know. Weather permitting, we can arrange for the hike.
You can decide if you would like to wake up early the next morning and walk all the way up to Kala Patthar to view sunrise over the mountains, weather permitting.
Day 11: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) to Pheriche (4,288m/14,070ft): 15km, 7-8 hours trek.

Altitude: 5,545m/18,192ft (Kala Patthar) & 4,320m/14,173ft (Pheriche) Walking distance: 11-12km (5-6 hours)
We prepare for an early morning departure to Kala Patthar (which means black rock), amid pre-dawn darkness and super cold temperatures (5°C to -14° C) for an amazing and glorious view of Mt. Everest. The day’s first light will illuminate spectacular views of the Nuptse, Primary, and Lhotse mountains. This is the central attraction of your journey. You will have time to capture these amazing moments of Everest and its neighboring peaks. After the sunrise, we will return to Gorek Shep and enjoy a lovely warm breakfast before we start our trek back, slowly but surely to Pheriche. Overnight in Pheriche.
Day 12: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 20km, 6 - 7 hours trek.

Altitude: 3,440m/11,284ft: Walking distance: 13-15km (7-8 hours)
The walk from Pheriche to Namche is a long but easy walk. Most of today’s trek will be heading down, but we will need to climb before we reach Tengboche. From Tengboche, the trail will go all the way down to the river where we will cross a bridge and reach Phunke Tenga. From here we will walk uphill for about an hour to the Everest highway. Then we will walk back, nice and easy, to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar for a good rest and relaxation.
Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 19km, 6 - 7 hours trek.

Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft (Lukla): Walking distance: 19 km (6-7 hours)
After breakfast, we will trek towards the Hillary Suspension Bridge and pass through several local villages. As the trail descends steeply, you will notice more greenery and forests along the Dudh Koshi River. From Phakding, the trail ascends slightly to Lukla. Finally, we made it! Well done for your great achievement and teamwork. You have accomplished a physical feat of which others may only dream. Tonight is our last night in a teahouse and in the mountains. We will organize a farewell dinner party for our trekking crew.
Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu

Altitude: 1,350m/4,428ft Flight time: 30 min morning.
After an early morning flight to Kathmandu, Zam Zam Treking will take you to your hotel where you can enjoy a hot shower, a rest and some afternoon souvenir shopping. If you want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, you can arrange it with your guide. There will be a farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Final departure

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! We wish you all the best!! We can exchange emails and photos with travel companions and Zam Zam Trekking P. LTD. A representative from Zam Zam Trekking will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.