Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek

Upon arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport, a Kathmandu representative from Real Adventure welcomes you at the arrival terminal and transfers you to one of the five-star hotels in heart of the Capital city of Kathmandu. After check-in, freshen up and have some rest. In the evening a professional tour guide visits you and gives information about trekking and sheds light on major highlights of trekking. If you have spare in the evening, you can stroll around Thamel and take moment to enjoy the tourist atmosphere there. Overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast, we take guided to visit major sites of Kathmandu valley including UNESCO, listed cultural heritage sites like Pashupatinath, a famous Hindu temple, and Boudhanath, the world’s largest Stupa filled with Tibetan culture. We also visit Swayambhunath, known as Monkey Temple, on the hilltop with mesmerizing view of Kathmandu Valley. After lunch, we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, an ancient royal palace that exhibits grandeur architecture of the 15th-century era with miraculously carved wooden works and temples. In the afternoon, professional trekking guides visit you, brief you about the trekking, suggest necessary preparations, and clarify your queries regarding your journey starting from the next day. Overnight in Hotel
Accommodation: Five-Star Hotel
Meal: Breakfast

Today we will catch an early morning flight for Lukla Airport with a breathtaking view of Mt. Everest and other snowcapped mountains of the Mahalangur Himalaya ranges, green valleys, and white water flowing rivers. The flight itself is a preview of the natural beauty that we explore in the Everest region for the next 12 days. Upon arriving at Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla, crew members welcome us and help pack then we set off our foot towards Phakding from the northwest side of Lukla. Today we walk through green forests and beautiful villages like Chheplung, Koshgaun, and Ghat. The trekking duration is relatively short, we have leisure time to acclimatize, or we can take a short trek up to Thaktul Monastery from where we enjoy the exotic view of mountain peaks and Phakding. Overnight in Phakding at Yeti Mountain Home or a similar hotel.
Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home or Similar
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today after having a pleasant breakfast we leave the hotel and follow the straight trail through Phakding passing shops, teahouses, and farmhouses and following the forest until we cross a Suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River. Beyond the ridge, there is a small settlement with teahouses, hotels, and lodges. Leaving Phakding behind we ascend into the forest of pine trees until we reach Thulo Gumela. Gain we follow the trail along with Dudh Koshi River until we reach Benker. After Benker, we again cross the suspension bridge and follow the route towards Chumoa, and Monjo with a panoramic view of Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). After having entrance checking for Sagarmatha National Park we move 15 minutes away from Monjo village, cross the suspension bridge, and pass via Jorsale village. Now we enter into the lush forest and trek upward until we visit the confluence of Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi River. Crossing the beautiful Hillary Suspension bridge, we walk up throughout the forest with a glimpse of Mount Everest. When we reach the top of the hill just above the Namche Bazaar we see the beautiful town below and enjoy the mesmerizing view of the Himalayas. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or a similar hotel.
Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home or Similar
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we will have leisure time. As suggested by health experts we don’t stay immovable rather we walk around Namche Bazaar and have a short trek to nearby places. Namche Bazaar is the largest city in Khumbu Region with advanced facilities like hotels, lodges, hospitals, schools, banks, ATMs, and government offices. In Namche Bazaar we visit Sagarmatha National Park Visitor’s Center, which exhibits information about natural fauna and flora, Sherpa Culture, and the first expedition to Mount Everest. Then we visit the local market with Tibetan artifacts and Sherpa Museum.
We can hike to Syangboche Airport and to the Everest View Hotel which offers a 360-degree view of mighty Himalayas peaks including Mt. Everest. Return to Namche Bazaar for lunch and visit Sagarmatha National Park Visitor’s Center, which exhibits information about natural fauna and flora, Sherpa Culture, and the first expedition to Mount Everest. We can trek to Khumjung village where we visit Hillary School, and Khumjung Monastery, and interact with local Sherpa people. 15 minutes away from Khumjung there is Kunde village from where we enjoy the glistening view of Mt. Khumbila, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kangtega, Pachermo peak, and Kongde Ri among others. Spending a day in Khumjung village we return to Namche Bazaar in the evening. . Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or a similar hotel.
Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home or Similar
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

One-day acclimatization in Namche Bazar gives you a good rest as well as prepares you for the trek in higher elevations and of course, makes you more enthusiastic about the natural and cultural beauty of the higher upper Himalayas region after having a delicious breakfast, we continue trekking following the trail just above Namche Bazaar. We walk to meet the intersection of the road that goes to Khumjung and Sansa. Taking the lower road to Sansa, we walk on the sloping road with the scattered pine trees until we reach Sansa. On the way, we stop for a gleaming view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Amadablam, and a close-up view of Thamserku and we enjoy a glimpse of Himalayan Thar, Musk deer, and the national bird of Nepal, pheasant. Sansa also divides the roads for Gokyo Lake and Deboche. Again we follow the lower route via a forest of pine trees we reach Phungi Tenga, a small settlement on the bank of Dudh Koshi River, for Lunch. After lunch, we cross suspension bridges and ascend straight and follow the crest route to reach Tengboche, where we will visit the Tengboche monastery and enjoy the luminous view of Amadablam, Mt. Everest, and Nuptse. From Tengboche, it takes 30 minutes to reach Deboche, where we visit Deboche nunnery and stay overnight. Overnight in Deboche at Hotel Rivendell or a similar Hotel.
Meal; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After having breakfast, we walk through the pine forest alongside Imja Khola and cross the suspension bridge. Beyond the bridge, we trek via rocky trail until we meet an intersection of the road from where we can enjoy the stunning view of Amadablam. We can follow either way as one goes above Pangboche or another below Pangboche. We take the upper trail that takes us to Pangboche monastery. Next to Pangboche, we follow the trail on the foothill alongside Imja Khola passing by Somare, Orshyo until we reach Dingboche. After Syanboche we walk in the desert-like barren terrain but the cold breeze from Imja Khola and Himalaya peaks gives us solace. Upon arriving in Dingboche, we enjoy the view of the green farming terrace, Imja Khola, and green forest on the opposite hill, and visit the beautiful Dingboche Stupa on the top of the village. Overnight in a local lodge.
Accommodation: Best lodge/guest house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

After an extended breakfast, we climb through the sloping ridge just above Dingboche and reach the top which offers a pleasant view of Dingboche and Pheriche too. The spectacular mountain peaks, to the south, are jaw-dropping. The trail goes smoothly to the bottom of the hill alongside roaring Luboche Khola with the strong wind with sand. We enjoy the close-up view of Pumori and other peaks like Hungchi and Ama-Dablam. To the north, we see the giant mountain with some snow and in the southern part, we see the white river and Tobuche peak. After about 3 hour walk, we meet the junction of the road that goes to Pheriche. Crossing the small wooden bridge of Lobuche Khola we enter a small settlement: only two teahouses and lodges. The trekking period is short today so we acclimatize today. We climb a small hilltop and enjoy a glimpse of Cho La Pass and Cho La Lake. Overnight in Hotel/ Lodge
Accommodation: Best Available Local lodge/ Guest House
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a satisfactory breakfast, we ascend uphill in an extremely tough way in the marine of Khumbu Glacier, full of rubbles on slope land. When we reach to top called Chupki Lahara we see Everest Memorial, the stone monuments for the numerous mountaineers who have lost their lives during climbing Mt. Everest including a memorial to Scott Fisher who perished in 1996 and to a famous Nepalese mountain guide Babu Chiri Sherpa. After Chupki Lahara we walk on relatively flat land but full of Boulders and rocks. The desert-like territory with sandy wind and the infinite rubbles from the Khumbu glacier amaze us while walking. The view of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal becomes more spectacular and we will be tempted for a close-up view of Mount Everest. We reach Lobuche before lunch. After having lunch we go around and enjoy an enchanting view of the Himalayas peaks. Overnight in a local lodge/ hotel.
Accommodation: Best Available Local lodge/ Guest House
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a delicious breakfast, we walk on a smooth road alongside the Khumbu glacier until we reach to Italian Pyramid, which opened for the study of the environment and climate change. After the pyramid sign, ascend uphill on the road with boulders, rocks, and snow. While walking we enjoy astonishing views of the north ridge of Everest along with Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, and Nuptse. When we reach Thangma Riju we enjoy a full view of snowcapped mountains.
Today we see most awaiting Mt. Everest from a very close distance and the view of Mt. Pumori is breathtaking. Again we trek in a sloping trail via Changri glacier, from where we see Kala Patthar and Mt, Pumori. Crossing Glacier River we enter to vast Gorak Shep for lunch. After lunch, we trek to Everest Base Camp via a comparatively difficult road with loose rocks, fragile soil, and rubles. Just from the hilltop above Gorak Shep, we see the far view of Everest Base Camp covered with multicolor tents of trekkers. After about 2 hours of hiking via Gorak Shep Lake, we reach the ultimate destination, Everest Base Camp. When we reach Everest Base Camp we will be astonished by the close view of Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori all around and the deadly Khumbu glacier.
While trekking down to Gorak Shep we meet the point from where we go to Kala Patthar to enjoy a stunning sunset. On the way, we enjoy the incredible view of Mt. Pumori and Amadablam. When we reach we enjoy an unbelievable view of Mt. Everest just before our eyes. The rare view for that we trekked for last 8 days is straddling before our eye, is treasuring and we feel triumphed. Return to Gorak Shep for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Best Available Local lodge/ Guest House
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we start trekking up to Kala Patthar to catch the glance of sunshine over Mt. Everest before sunrise. The weather is shivering with a cold chill wind and snowfall sometimes. The view of shimmering mountains like Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Nuptse, and Pumori is incredible, showered by sunshine. When we ascend more elevation, the summit of Mt. Everest starts emerging from the west ridge. When we reach Kala Patthar(the black rock), we will see Mt. Everest gleaming with morning sun rays and the enchanting view of Changtse, and Nuptse. We take pictures with Mt. Everest in the background and capture the beautiful scenes and landscapes seen from Kala Patthar. To the north, we can see the northern flank and Mt. Lhoste too. 360-degree view of the Himalayas makes our trek worthier and we feel proud of ourselves.
We return to Gorak Shep for lunch and set our foot off down to Pheriche. Overnight at a local lodge.

Accommodation: Best Available Local lodge/ Guest House
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

After breakfast, we follow the trail down towards Pangboche alongside the Lobuche river until we meet the confluence of Lobuche Khola and Imja Khola. On the way, we enjoy the far view of Mt. Amadablam, Pokalde, and Thamserku. Here we catch the same EBC trek route that we used while trekking up to Dingboche. Passing via Worshyo and Somare we enter Pangboche for lunch. After lunch, we descend towards Deboche passing through pine trees and farming terraces alongside Imja Khola. Trekking down by Tengboche Monastery, we come to Phungi Tenga where we cross the suspension bridge over the confluence of Imja Khola and Dudh Koshi. After crossing the bridge, we enter the gorges with a view of snowcapped peaks like Amadablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse, until we reach Sansa. From Sansa the trail goes straight down for an hour then, we follow the flat route and finally reached Namche Bazaar. Upon arriving in Namche Bazaar we feel more relaxed in a cozy hotel room, enjoy delicious dinner, and have better sleep. Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or a similar hotel.
Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home or similar hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today after appealing breakfast we walk for the last day of our trekking. A few minutes’ walk from Namche Bazaar we descend via a steep trail inside the green forest for an hour. After crossing the Hillary Suspension bridge over the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi, we walk towards Benker and to Phakding. Today we pass by beautiful settlements of Sherpa people, green farming terraces, monasteries, and Chortens. We exchange greetings with local people, yak herders, porters, and fellow trekkers who are heading up to the wonderland land of the Everest Region. Finally, we come to Lukla for an overnight stay.
Upon arriving at Lukla we feel overwhelmed with joy and review our journey up to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. We will receive our bags and other items safely and rejoice at the moment with a beautiful conversation about the treasure that we collected during trekking. Enjoy a great moment with a delicious dinner and have better rest. Overnight in Lukla at Yeti Mountain Home or a similar Lodge.

Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home or similar hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we take the first scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. After checking in the hotel you can go to Thamel to purchase Nepali handicrafts and other goods as a souvenir. In the evening we enjoy a farewell dinner in one of the famous cultural restaurants in Kathmandu. Overnight in five stars Hotel.
Accommodation: Five-star Hotel
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner.

Today we conclude our journey. A representative from Real Adventure will drop you at the airport and bid you a final farewell. Wish you a happy journey and a safe flight.

(Note: if you want to extend some days in Kathmandu sure you can and you can make some activities in Nepal like rafting, Jungle Safari, etc.