| Destination | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Activity | Everest Treks |
| Accomodation | Six nights luxury accommodation ( "Yeti Mountain Home"), Seven night standard accommodation. |
| Region | Everest Region |
| Distance | lukla-EBC-Lukla(130km/80miles) |
| Start / End point | Kathmandu / Kathmandu |
| Duration | 14 Days |
| Max. Altitude | 5,555m at Kalapatthar |
| Meals Included | All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trek |
| Group size | 2-24 |
| Nature of Trek | Lodge to Lodge Trekking |
| Best Season | Feb, Mar, Apri, May, June, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec |
| Trip Code | DWTL5 |
| Activity Per Day | Approximately 4-6 hrs walking |
| Transportation | Domestic flight (KTM-Lukla-KTM) and Pick up & Drop By private Transportation |
| Grade | Challenging |
About the Trip
This classic trek takes you to the Everest Base Camp in a luxurious setting, but it is not just about Everest. Everest sits surrounded by other high mountains - including three eight-thousanders - Mt. Lhotse(8,516m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), and Mt. Makalu (8,463m). In addition to the high mountains, you will also experience the high-altitude vegetation and wildlife, typical Sherpa culture and their lifestyle, peaceful monasteries, and Nepali hospitality.
Highlights
- Scenic Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight
- Highest glacier on Earth- Khumbu Glacier (4900m/ 16,075ft)
- Prayer wheels, colorful flags, mani stones, high suspension bridges
- Explore UNESCO world heritage site - Sagarmatha National Park
- Mt. Everest (8848m/29,029ft)
- The largest monastery in the Khumbu region - Tengboche Monastery
- Sherpa culture and lifestyle
- One of the world's highest airports in Syangboche (3780m / 12,400ft)
- Stunning panoramic views of mountains from Kalapatthar (5,555m)
Benefits of Luxury Everest Trek with Discovery World Trekking
- Airport arrival and departure transfer to/from the hotel in a private transport
- Pulse oximeters for monitoring blood oxygen saturation levels at high altitudes. It helps detect altitude sickness early.
- Medical kits
- Free excess luggage storage at Discovery World Trekking store
- Arrangement of sleeping bags and down jackets if you do not have your own
Comprehensive Overview
Most trekkers, adventurers, and nature lovers want to visit Everest Base Camp at least once in their lives. We provide different Everest Base Camp packages to suit different tastes and preferences. This Everest Base Camp trek package is for those who want to experience this trek in a luxurious setting. You will be staying in the most luxurious hotels available in trek regions.
Your trek begins with a breathtaking 45 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840m). From Lukla, we start our hike to Phakding. The hike will be a short one, and you can spend the rest of the day exploring Phakding - mainly its monasteries.
The second day of the trek takes you from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m). You will be crossing several high-hanging suspension bridges - including the Hillary Suspension bridge and enter the Sagarmatha National Park. We will register our permits at the national park check post and trek through the dense forest. From this forest, you will catch the first sights of Mt. Everest. You will, however, continue your trek until you reach Namche Bazaar.
We will be acclimatizing at Namche Bazaar for a day, during which we will visit Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center, and hike to Khunde and Khumjung. If you want to enjoy the views of Everest some more, you can hike to the Everest Hotel premises.
After a rest day at Namche, we head to Tengboche, enjoying the views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The path passes through several forests alive with musk deer, Himalayan tahr, and pheasants. On the way, we stop and visit Tengboche Monastery - the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region.
The following day, we leave Tengboche early morning and trek to Dingboche (4,360m). The journey takes you through several small villages to the wilderness as you enter Imja Valley by following the Lobuche River. Dingboche lies surrounded by almost a kilometer-long stone wall built to protect crops from cold wind and wildlife.
It is time to acclimatize for a day at Dingboche, as you have already gained substantial elevation. You will be savoring the stunning views of Lhotse Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and Makalu.
Our next destination is Lobuche, and the path takes us across several glacial moraines. You will also see a memorial, some collections of lodges, and glorious snow peaks.
The eighth day of your trek will be special as you will be setting your foot on Everest Base Camp. This will also be your most intimate encounter with Everest unless you want to climb it. We start the trek early morning, bidding goodbye to Lobuche and heading to Gorak Shep. We leave our luggage at Gorak Shep and hike to Everest Base Camp (EBC). After enjoying the views from EBC, taking lots of pictures, and resting for a while, you will return to Gorak Shep to spend the rest of the day.
After spending a night at Gorak Shep, you will wake up early morning and head to Kala Patthar Viewpoint (5,555m) to view the dawn breaking at Mt. Everest and other nearby mountains. After enjoying the early morning views at the Kala Patthar, we head back to Gorak Shep for breakfast. After breakfast, we head to Pheriche.
The hard part of the trek is over. Our return begins. We leave Pheriche and head to Tengboche, following a route through a dense forest. We will not miss visiting the famous Tengboche monastery.
From Tengboche, we head to Namche Bazaar. When you reach Namche, you will realize that you are finally back in a place throbbing with activities. You can explore Namche one more time. In Namche, there are plenty of Wi-Fi-linked restaurants, souvenir shops, bars, clubs, and even a Sherpa museum.
After a night at Namche, you will be heading to Phakding, following the Dudh Koshi River banks, and through dense forests.
From Phakding we head to Lukla. It will be your last day on the trekking trails. You will be spending one last night in the trekking (Khumbu) region.
The following morning, after breakfast at Lukla, you will be boarding a morning flight back to Kathmandu. We are sure that your flight will be a relaxing one - both mentally and physically.
We recommend our valuable clients to arrive in Kathmandu by 3 pm, a day earlier than the trek departure, to take part in the trip briefing. During the trip briefing, we will go through your luggage to ensure that you have not missed packing essential items you need during the trek. We also recommend you add one or two days extra for the trek because there is a chance that Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu flights may get canceled or delayed due to bad weather, and we do not want you to miss your international flight back home.
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Day to Day Itinerary
- day 1
Flight from Kathmandu (1,400m / 4,593ft) to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft) Trek to Phakding (2650m / 8562ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 6.2km / 3.8miles Flight Hours 40 minutes Highest Altitude 2,850m / 9,350ft Trek Duration 3 hours The journey starts early in the morning. After breakfast, we head to Tribhuvan International Airport for an exciting and scenic 40-minute flight to Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla. From the prosperous Lukla village, we will trek to Phakding. Today's trek will be short and enjoyable as you will also be acclimatizing. During your spare time, you can visit local monasteries and explore Phakding.
- Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 2
Trek from Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 7.4km / 4.6miles Highest Altitude 3,440m / 11,285ft Trek Duration 6 hours You will begin your trek early morning along the northern banks of the Dudh Koshi River crossing many suspension bridges, including the Hillary Suspension Bridge. Little ahead lies Sagarmatha National Park check post, where we will register our permits and climb through dense forest. From this forest, you will get the first sight of Mt. Everest. Trekking further, we reach Namche Bazaar - the gateway to Everest Base Camp.
- Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 3
Rest day and Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
Today is the scheduled acclimatization day. You can explore Namche Bazaar- full of Wi-Fi-connected cafes and restaurants, souvenir and gear shops, clubs, and bars. Additionally, you can hike to Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center, Khunde, and Khumjung. The Sherpa towns of Khunde and Khumjung are an hour's trek away from Namche Bazaar. You will also be hiking up to Everest View Hotel to get spectacular views of Mt. Everest. We will then head back to Namche Bazaar to spend the night.
- Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 4
Trek from Namche (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) / Deboche
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 9.2km / 5.7miles Highest Altitude 3,855m / 12,850ft Trek Duration 5 hours From Namche, we begin our trek to Tengboche. On the way, you will enjoy the stunning views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The trail is full of ups and downs, which makes it challenging, but the views reward us amply. You can even spot wildlife on the way - such as musk deer, pheasant, and Himalayan tahr. We will further trek down and cross the Dudh Koshi river.
Passing through dense alpine forests, you will eventually reach a small settlement called Phunki Thenga. Deboche is a little ahead of Phunki Thenga. You will also see Tengboche Monastery (the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region) on the way. In your spare time, you can visit monasteries in and around Deboche.
- Overnight stay at Rivendell Lodge
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 5
Trek from Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) to Dingboche (4,360m / 14,290ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 12km / 7.45miles Highest Altitude 4,360m / 14,290ft Trek Duration 5 hours We will hike through the upper trail to reach Pangboche village, passing many chortens, mani walls, and smaller villages. From the path, you will be getting stunning views of Ama Dablam. The trek is a little easier as we enter the Imja Valley, following the Lobuche River.
Then comes the steepest climb to Dingboche, where you will see the fields surrounded by stone walls protecting crops like barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from cold wind. Today's trek will be a little challenging due to the higher elevation.
- Overnight stay in Good Luck Hotel
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 6
Rest day and acclimatization at Dingboche
It is time for a second day acclimatization day is at Dingboche. We have gained substantial height, so we must let our body time adjust to the thin air. However, that does not mean we will be staying idle. You will be walking up the ridge above Dingboche to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the snow-capped peak Lhotse, the backside of Ama Dablam, the Island peak, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. You will also see the Himalayan peaks surrounding the Khumbu Khola Valley to the north.
- Overnight stay at Good Luck Hotel
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 7
Trek from Dingboche (4,360m / 14,290ft) to Lobuche (4,930m / 16,175ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 8.5km / 5.2miles Highest Altitude 4,930m / 16,175ft Trek Duration 5 hours The trek to Lobuche will be an interesting one as we will be able to enjoy the stunning mountain views throughout the hike. At first, the trail leads you to a short uphill near a ridge of a top shrine following the wide valley. We will then be crossing a glacial moraine and a small collection of lodges. The trek becomes higher, and we get better views of several snow peaks. On the way lies memorial statues of the climbers who could not succeed in this harsh terrain. The hike to Lobuche is enjoyable. Upon arrival, you will notice that Lobuche has a comparatively large settlement with many hotels and shops.
- Overnight stay at Eco Lodge
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 8
Trek from Lobuche (4,930m / 16,175ft) to Everest Base Camp (5,364m / 17,598ft) and back to Gorak Shep (5,185m / 17,010ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 15km / 9.32miles Highest Altitude 5,364m / 17,598ft Trek Duration 6-8 hours Today is your big day as you will be stepping on the Everest Base Camp itself. However, we begin our trek from Lobuche and head to the Everest Base Camp. We will be trekking through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to reach the mesmerizing Gorak Shep that sits surrounded by stunning mountain peaks.
We leave our luggage at Gorak Shep and head to Everest Base Camp. You spent your time and energy to reach Everest Base Camp, to experience this very moment. As you stay at the Everest Base Camp, enjoying the incredible views, you might get flooded with the memories of your struggle to get here.
This is the closest you will ever be to Everest unless you want to climb it. With a rush of pride in your bodies and a celebratory mood, you will enjoy the views and click pictures to the heart's content. Then you will head back to Gorak Shep for the evening.
- Overnight stay at Everest Inn
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 9
Hike to Kala Patthar Viewpoint (5,555m / 18,208ft), trek to Gorak Shep to Pheriche (4,250m / 13,945ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 9.6km / 6miles Highest Altitude 5,555m / 18,208ft Trek Duration 5 hours Today is the climax of the trip. Kala Patthar is a famous viewpoint that gives you splendid panoramic views of Mt. Everest and other peaks. You will be hiking to Kala Patthar at dawn to view the sunrise on Mt. Everest and nearby peaks.
After spending a while at the viewpoint, we will trek to Gorak Shep for breakfast and rest a while. Then we will be passing through dense forests and meadows to reach Pheriche - a small beautiful village. On the way, you might find yourself reflecting on the memories you created at the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.- Overnight stay at Himalayan Hotel
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 10
Trek from Pheriche (4,250m / 13,945ft) to Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 8.5km / 5.2miles Highest Altitude 4,250m / 13,945ft Trek Duration 4-5 hours You will be trekking down the hillside trails covered by rhododendron trees. During spring, the surroundings look colorful, thanks to blooming rhododendrons. Your journey will take you across a bridge over the Imja Khola and head into the Juniper forest, eventually reaching Dingboche. After a final steep climb, you will reach the famous monastery of Tengboche. You will be spending the night at Tengboche.
- Overnight stay at Rivendell Lodge
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 11
Trek from Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 9.2km / 5.7miles Highest Altitude 3,855m / 12,850ft Trek Duration 5 hours The trail to Namche Bazaar takes us through dense forests full of wildlife like pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, or even snow leopards. If you are lucky, you might get the chance to spot these animals. While heading back, you can click pictures and enjoy the views of the tip of Everest and the backside of Lhotse. After arriving at Namche Bazaar, you will head to your hotel to rest.
- Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 12
Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Phakding (2,650m / 8,690ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 7.4km / 4.5miles Highest Altitude 3,440m / 11,285ft Trek Duration 4-5 hours As we continue our return, the path is downhill, following the banks of the Dudh Koshi River. Once more, you will find yourself crossing many suspension bridges. After trekking through several forests and small villages, you will finally reach Phakding, a little ahead of Benkar.
- Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 13
Trek from Phakding (2,650m / 8,690ft) to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 6.2km / 3.8miles Highest Altitude 2,850m / 9,350ft Trek Duration 3-4 hours This day marks the end on the trekking trails. We return down the Dudh Koshi Valley. The route from the Kusum stream is quite gentle uphill to Lukla. Before reaching Lukla, the trail heads steeply to the west. After the first climb, the path leads to a small village - Toktok. The views from Toktok will be entirely different. Eventually, you will reach the large town of Lukla, from where you will take a flight back to Kathmandu the next day.
- Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home
- Included standard meals (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
- day 14
Fly back to Kathmandu (1400m / 4,593ft) from Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft)
Itinerary Facts Flight Hours 40 minutes If everything goes according to the schedule, you will be flying back to Kathmandu early morning. The 40-minute flight back to Kathmandu will be relaxing as you will be relishing your memories on the trails. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you have the rest of the day to enjoy yourself. If you request, we can arrange a Kathmandu city tour for you. Kathmandu has several UNESCO World Heritage sites and other places of interest.
- Included standard meal (Breakfast)
What is Included?
- Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight and airport departure taxes
- Accommodations (Total: 13 nights) - Six nights of luxury accommodation at Yeti Mountain Home at Lukla, Phakding (2N), and Namche(3N), Seven nights of standard accommodation at Tengboche (2N), Dingboche(2N), Lobuche, Gorakshep, and Pheriche (Twin Sharing Room)
- Meals: seven breakfasts, six dinners, and two lunches at Yeti Mountain Home. One lunch at Hotel Everest View Hotel. Ten lunches, seven dinners, and seven breakfasts at standard lodges during the trek.
- Government licensed experienced trek leader/ guide. One assistant guide for a group of 12 or more. A porter for every two trekkers.
- Guides and porters' costs, their meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary costs
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee
- Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees
- Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
- All government and local taxes and other official expenses
- Rescue operations arrangements in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
- Souvenirs - company t-shirt & cap
- Discovery World Trekking trek achievement certificate
- Farewell dinner at Kathmandu after trek completion
What is excluded?
- International flight airfare
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Excess luggage charges (limit is 9kg per person)
- Accommodation and three meals (breakfast, meal, and dinner) in Kathmandu
- Extra accommodations in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek
- Personal expenses - shopping, snacks, alcoholic, hot (tea/coffee) or cold drinks, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc.
- Travel insurance, which has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (compulsory)
- Tips for guide and porters
- Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances out of our control, for example - landslides, unfavorable weather, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, changes in government policies, strikes, etc
- All the costs and expenses not listed in "What is included?" above
Route Map
Equipment Checklist
Equipment list for Everest Base Camp Trek
We recommend carrying the basic clothing and accessories for the trek. We will assign porters to carry your luggage, but the luggage weight limit per trekker is 9kg. Though personal preferences may differ, here is a list to help you pack for this trek.
Head
- Sun hat or scarf
- Winter hat or insulating hat or Wide-brimmed hat
- Headlight with extra batteries
Face
- Sunscreen
- Sunglass with UV protection
- Face/body wipes
- Hands
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight winter gloves
Body
- Hiking shirts
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Hooded rain jacket
- Fleece jacket
- Lightweight cotton pants
- T-Shirt (bring Lightweight wool)
- Polypropylene underwear
- Down jacket (available for rent in Kathmandu)
- Sweater
- Waterproof jacket and pants
Footwear
- Hiking Boots
- Thick wool socks (Take an extra pair of thick light socks)
Essential gear
- Backpack or daypack (Size depends on whether you take porter or not).
- Thermal bottle
- Water purification
- Trekking pole
- Sleeping bag (-15 bag is best in high altitude trekking)
Toiletries
- Medium size drying towel
- Tooth brush
- Tooth paste
- Deodorant floss
- Bio degradable bar soap
- Nail clippers
- Small mirror
Personal accessories
- Money
- Watch
- Cell phone
- Camera
Extra items
- First aid kit
- Extra passport photos and passport photocopies
- Notebook and pen
- Binoculars
Trip Information
Luxury Everest Base Camp Journey Start
Our representative will receive you at the Kathmandu airport on your arrival. We expect you to arrive in Kathmandu at least before 3 pm, one day before the trip departure date so that you can take part in the trip briefing. On the trek departure date, our representative will come to your hotel to pick you up and take you to Tribhuvan International Airport for a flight to Lukla.
This package includes Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight costs.
Free Airport Transfer
We provide hassle-free airport to hotel transfer during arrival and vice-a-versa during departure. When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, you will find our representative holding a pamphlet with your name. After welcoming you, they will provide you with a garland as a welcome gesture and then take you to your hotel in a private vehicle.
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek - Accommodation
This is a 14-day trek and consists of thirteen nights' stay in the trek region. Among these thirteen nights, you will be spending six nights at the luxurious Yeti Mountain Home in Lukla, Phakding (2N), and Namche (3N). You will spend the remaining nights at standard accommodations in Tengboche(2N), Dingboche(2N), Pheriche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep.
You will need two-night stays in Kathmandu, but this package does not include these stays. Kathmandu has a wide range of hotels to suit your taste and preferences.
Luxury Everest base Camp Trek Food
You will get enough tasty food during the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek. In total, this package includes fourteen breakfasts, fourteen lunches, and thirteen dinners in trek regions. You will have seven buffet breakfasts, six buffet dinners, and two buffet lunches at Yeti Mountain Home. You will be having the rest of the meals at standard lodges.
Some of the popular menu items are -
Breakfasts -Oatmeal, Corn Flakes, Local Tsampa porridge, Eggs, Pancakes, Muesli Breads, French toast with Jam, Butter, Cheese, Honey Tibetan bread or Chapati, fruits, and vegetables, Hot drinks (varieties of teas and coffees, hot chocolates, etc.)
Lunches - Dhal, Bhat, & Tarkari, Tibetan Bread, Various Soups, Sherpa Stew, Steaks, Thukpa, Pasta, Vegetable curry, Sandwiches, Momo (dumplings), Macaroni dishes, Tenduk Spaghetti Noodles, Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad Pizza (Tomato, Mushroom, Mixed), Snacks (Papad, Prawn), Desserts, (Rice Pudding, Apple pie), etc
Dinners - - Dhal, Bhat & Tarkari, Tibetan Bread, Noodles Thukpa, Pasta, Vegetable Curry, Various Soups, Sherpa Stew, Steaks, Sandwiches, Momo (dumplings), Macaroni, Tenduk Spaghetti, Potatoes items, Vegetable and salad Pizza (Tomato, Mushroom, Mixed), Snacks (Papad, Prawn), Korean Ramen, Desserts items (Rice Pudding, Apple pie), Hard Drinks, Steaks, etc
The food options are largely traditional, Asian, and Western. However, as you reach higher elevations, the choices get limited.
We urge you to take fresh vegetables and liquids such as green tea, hot lemon, lemon tea, ginger tea, and garlic soup (must) at high altitudes.
However, we do not recommend non-veg items at high altitudes for hygiene concerns. Further, we advise you to avoid caffeinated items, hot chocolates, and alcoholic drinks.
Best Time To Trek To Everest Base Camp
The best time to trek to Everest Base Camp largely depends on the weather and personal preferences. If you want an easy hike with fabulous views, we recommend you to trek in spring or autumn.
If you do not mind the cold and heavy snowfall, you can trek during winter. The summer in Nepal coincides with the monsoon. So, if you do not mind the rain or slippery track and enjoy the waterfalls, you can trek during summer.
Please note that adventurers and professional trekkers trek to Everest Base Camp throughout the year. Discovery World Trekking conducts Everest Base Camp treks throughout the year.
Here is the overall weather condition at high trek elevations.
January to February
This time is the coldest, especially from early January to early February. There is heavy snowfall in the mountain resulting in extremely cold temperatures. Though the daytime may be warm and admirable with clear skies, the nighttime would be extremely cold. If you are allergic to extreme colds, you shouldn’t be trekking during these months.
Temperature: 15°C to -15°C.
March to April
With favorable weather, this is one of the best times to hike to EBC. You will get stunning views of the Himalayas ranges and glaciers. The weather starts to warm up during March, and flora and fauna, dormant during winter, come back to life.
Temperatures start increasing from the mid of March, and with clear skies, snow mountains look their best. Many trekkers come to Everest Base Camp during these months.
Temperature: 18 °C to -12 °C.
May to June
This time, just before the monsoon is a perfect time for an EBC trek. The monsoon starts in Nepal from the end of June and lasts till mid-August. The temperatures during these months are excellent for Everest treks.
Temperature: 25°C to -5°C.
July to August
Rainfall hits its peak at trek regions below 3,500m. Due to heavy rainfall, there are chances that flights to and from Lukla may get canceled. EBC treks get a little challenging due to rain but are not impossible. We do conduct treks during these months as well. The rainfall helps you to avoid the crowd while letting you enjoy spectacular views of rainfall.
Temperature: 27°C to 5°C
September to October
It is also one of the perfect seasons for EBC treks bringing a large number of tourists on the trek trails. The monsoon slowly ends, and with cool temperatures and clear skies, a perfect trekking climate sets in. So if you want to enjoy the views in good weather, you can choose to trek in these months. In addition, the two biggest Nepali festivals - Dashain, Tihar - fall during these months, adding a festive mood to the whole country.
Temperature: 20°C to 5°C.
November to December
As winter slowly begins, snow falls start in the Himalayas, making it eventually tough to trek. Nights get colder. November treks are quite popular due to sparkling days allowing great views of the Himalayas. The daytime temperatures are very stable and constant. However, from December, temperatures plummet, and it heavily snows in high trek regions.
Temperature: 18°C to -10°C
The weather in the Himalayas is unpredictable and changes quickly.
Acclimatization during the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
Altitude sickness is common among trekkers at high altitudes, but it requires immediate treatment. To avoid altitude sickness during the trek, you will be acclimatizing in two places - Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.
At Namche Bazaar, you can explore the famous Sherpa town while adjusting to the thin air. During the second day of acclimatization at Dingboche, we will climb the ridge behind the village to look at the stunning views of the peaks.
Discovery World Trekking guides are well experienced at high altitudes and are wilderness first aid trained.
Your health and safety are important to us, and we keep them as our priority. If you are rigorously affected by altitude sickness, the only cure would be to descend immediately. Your trek leader has the authority to decide whether to continue the trek or descend immediately, based on the overall condition.
Trip Grade: Fitness level and Health
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is both challenging and equally rewarding. Novice trekkers with normal fitness levels can complete the trek. However, the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the trek. So, exercising to improve your stamina a few weeks before the hike is a good idea.
Past hiking experience would be an advantage, but no technical experience and skills are necessary. Trekkers who can hike 4 to 6 hours a day at a reasonable pace with a light day pack can complete the trek. Having a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination helps.
The trekking route involves hiking along the rocky mountain, steep ascents, descents, and straightforward paths.
Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform us or consult with their physician before booking the trek.
A typical day on the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
Every day you will be rewarded with new experiences - trekking, climbing, enjoying the scenery, taking photos, exploring the local villages, and tasting traditional dishes. Our experienced, friendly, and qualified expert guides/Sherpas will accompany you throughout the trek while providing information about the places you will be visiting.
We will assign porters to carry your luggage. However, you will also be carrying a small backpack for your valuables.
Each day starts with an early morning hot cup of tea/coffee. After breakfast, we set off on that day’s walk between 7 to 8 AM, depending on the duration and nature of the trail.
After trekking for three to four hours, we will serve lunch around noon on the route to the next destination. You can rest for an hour after lunch before continuing the trek. Afternoon treks will be shorter.
Once you reach our overnight lodge/tea house/tent, you can snack on the extra dietary food. Before it gets dark, you will have free time to explore nearby places.
You will have your dinner from around 6 PM to 7 PM. After dinner, you can indulge in friendly conversations. Your expedition leader/guide will brief you about the next day’s plan. After this briefing, you can read books, play board games like monopoly, and cards, learn a few Nepali words from our crew, or watch mountaineering documentaries wherever available before heading to sleep.
Communication during the trek
During the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, you can use internet service at the lodges for a small service fee charge. You can use the internet at Yeti Mountain Home for free. Once we reach high altitudes, we will communicate with phones.
We'll remain in communication with all our valuable clients through our trek lead at least once a day to ensure you're safe, feel right, and the trek is going on as planned. You can buy a sim card in Kathmandu. However, depending on the kind of network you use, you might get signals, but they may not be strong enough at high altitudes.
Extra personal expenses on trekking
Though the package covers most costs, you will need to bring spending money to cover other expenses. Meals and accommodations in Kathmandu are up to our valuable clients themselves. You can find plenty of luxury and budget hotels/lodges in Kathmandu.
Similarly, you will need money for visa processes, travel insurance policy purchase, beverages, snacks for the trek, hot (tea/coffee) and cold drinks, tips to the trekking crew members, souvenirs, etc. We recommend you to bring cash (dollars), which you can exchange for Rupees in Kathmandu.
Everest Base Camp trek travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. All trekkers must provide a copy of their comprehensive travel insurance policy certificate to Discovery World Trekking before starting the trek.
The policy must cover medical and emergency repatriation, including helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at the highest altitudes.
We can recommend insurance companies to help you, but we don’t sell insurance policies.
We request all our clients to send their detailed insurance policy within a week of booking the trek. In emergencies, we will use your insurance policy and informational documents for quick rescue and transfer for emergency medical help, etc.
Please call the insurance company and confirm if they cover heli-rescue and medical costs at the highest trek elevation (6000m). Do not simply rely on what the insurance companies say on their website.
Nepal Tourist Visa
All foreigners, except Indians, require a visa to enter Nepal. Most foreigners can get an on-arrival visa at Tribhuvan International Airport.
For a visa application, you will require a passport (valid for at least six months), a passport-size photo, and visa fees. The current visa fee is USD 50 for 30 days.
Citizens from China and the SAARC countries will receive free visas. If you are from any of these countries - Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, or Afghanistan - you may not receive an arrival visa, so you will have to contact your local Nepali embassy.
The Nepal government can change visa rules without notice. For the latest information, please visit - https://www.immigration.gov.np/
Currency Exchange in Nepal
Nepali Rupee (NPR/Rs) is the local currency.
(1 USD = ~ Rs.120 NPR).
You can exchange most foreign currencies through local banks and legitimate money exchanges in Kathmandu and Thamel. They display the current exchange rates visibly to the public.
If you have Indian Rupees, please note that only Indian Rupee notes of 100 and 2000 are legal in Nepal.
Despite having the security advantage, we prefer cash exchange over traveler's cheque to avoid lengthy processes and high bank commissions.
You can also withdraw cash (in Rupees only) from one of the many ATMs in Kathmandu. Several of those ATMs are open around the clock. You can withdraw up to Rs.35,000 for Rs.500 as a processing fee.
If you use money exchange facilities at financial institutions and banks, they will impose four percent or more as a service fee.
Most banks will not accept faded, torn, or old notes, so please make sure you have new and clean notes.
How much luggage can I bring to Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek?
We assign one porter for every two trekkers. The luggage weight limit for each traveler is 9kg. We do not allow our porters to carry more than 18 kg of luggage. However, we also expect you carry a small backpack for your valuables and things you will often need during the trek, such as a water bottle. We advise you to bring only the essentials during the hike. You can leave your excess luggage at your hotel. We also provide free luggage storage service for our valuable clients during their trek.
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Safety
We guarantee client safety, security, and satisfaction. Client safety is our foremost priority. Therefore, we carry all the required gear, equipment, and first aid kits to face all situations. In addition, our trek leaders are extensive first aid trained and have comprehensive experience in the high Himalayas. During the hike, we will remain together.
Responsible travel
We strongly believe in environmental sustainability. Therefore, Discovery World Trekking works with the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) to organize eco-trips. On each of our trips, we try to meet the trekkers' as well as locals' expectations.
Discovery World Trekking Crew
During your trek, our trained and well-experienced guides/Sherpas will accompany you, making sure that your hike is comfortable and memorable. Porters will be carrying most of your luggage. For every two trekkers, we assign a porter. However, one porter will not carry more than 18kg of luggage. If you require, we can allocate one porter per trekker. We never overload our porters.
Our crew members are locals born and raised in remote high Himalayas. Hence, their physical endurance in high altitudes is phenomenal.
All our staff members are precious to us. We pay them well, and in addition, we provide them insurance, clothing, food, and lodging throughout the trek. They also receive medical care when ill or injured.
We try our best to keep all our employees happy, as we believe that only a happy person can keep others happy. Moreover, our trek leaders:
- are intensive wilderness first aid trained
- have government-authorized trekking guide certificate
- are fluent in English and other major languages.
- have completed conservation and biodiversity training
- are experienced in rock climbing
Tipping
Nepali culture accepts tipping. However, tipping is at the traveler's discretion and should reflect the quality of service received. We recommend you to trek as a group at the end of the trek.
Booking and payment process
Discovery world trekking is a Nepal government-authorized, registered, and bonded trekking and touring operator. We have been providing our service for more than a decade.
We are members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Therefore, you can book the Discovery World Trekking trips with confidence.
We require 10-percent of the trip cost in advance to confirm the booking. You can pay using bank transfer, Westen Union, or online through our site. You can pay the remaining amount in cash, using a bank transfer, Western Union, or credit card after arriving in Kathmandu.
Please send us your documents like passport copy, passport size photos, travel insurance policy, and arrival and departure flight details within a week of booking the trek.
The number of domestic flights for Lukla is limited, and the Lukla Airport is very busy during the trekking seasons. Furthermore, we will email you payment details along with available payment modes.
Last minute booking
It is best to book trips in advance. However, for those unable to book trips in advance, Discovery World Trekking has a special provision - last-minute booking.
In the case of last-minute booking, you have to pay 100% of the trip cost 24 hours before the trip departure.
Though we try our best to operate treks at any time, in case of last-minute booking, you cannot hold us responsible for delays due to circumstances beyond our control, like bad weather, landslides, or lodging unavailability. You can contact Paul via call/Viber/WhatsApp at 977-9840055491 or email at [email protected] for more information.
Trip extension
After trek completion, if you may want to stay a couple of days extra in Nepal, we can organize fun activities for you. You have several options, such as exploring regions in and around Kathmandu valley, Chitwan jungle safari, rafting, paragliding, or canoeing.
Feedback
After the Everest Base Camp trek, we will organize a farewell dinner in Kathmandu. After dinner, we will present you with a company t-shirt and a trek achievement certificate. It is also a great time for you to provide us with your feedback.
USEFUL INFO
In case of delays to or from Lukla, we can arrange a helicopter to overcome these delays. But it will cost you anywhere between USD 500 to 1000 for an individual trip.
Please Note: The Everest Base Camp trek includes fixed departure dates from Kathmandu, but we can accommodate your specific requests and schedule. Please review your designated departure dates, and if they do not suit you, let us know. We can arrange a trek at your convenience.
The itinerary listed above is a general guideline. Please note that it might be necessary to modify the itinerary due to factors beyond our control such as unstable weather, inaccessibility, unavailability of lodging, and unforeseen governmental decrees.
Although it is unlikely that significant changes to the itineraries will occur, you cannot hold us accountable for delays or consequences resulting from such delays.
In the event of an itinerary adjustment or need to redirect to other trails, your guide will ultimately decide on the rerouting after consulting with the group members and keeping in mind their interests as a whole. If an alteration is necessary, we will try our best to diminish the effects.
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Benefits
Group Discount Prices
| No. of Persons | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Pax | US$ 2890 |
| 2 Paxes | US$ 2290 |
| 3 Paxes | US$ 2250 |
| 4 - 6 Paxes | US$ 2190 |
| 7 - 12 Paxes | US$ 2150 |
| 13 - 18 Paxes | US$ 2090 |
| 19 - 24 Paxes | US$ 2050 |
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Trip Reviews
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Discover EBC with Discovery – you won’t be disappointed.
Just got back from a trek to EBC with Discovery and highly recommend booking a trek with them! Aside from enchanting scenery, the trek to EBC gave us the chance to experience Sherpa culture, visiting monasteries, museums and witnessing mountain life for ourselves. I loved walking just for the pleasure of it, through villages, rhododendron forests, past colorful prayer wheels, across suspension bridges, behind yak trains, and, my favorite, through valleys where the mountains circled us like the spine of a massive sleeping dragon. At night, I loved sitting around the fire and listening to the guides and teahouse owners in animated conversations I didn’t understand but which were always lively and filled with laughter. Our guide, Dol was wonderful. He was quiet and unassuming but also filled with knowledge about the region. I loved seeing his photos from other treks as well as learning about his life in Nepal and the village where he grew up.
EBC(5,364m/17,598ft)
It was also lovely having someone to take care of us. He chose excellent accommodation, made sure we were always looked after with tea and refreshments, and set a good walking pace for the trek. We would not have had the same experiences if we’d set off alone and we definitely wouldn’t have learned as much as we did about the Solukhumbu region, the Sherpa culture, or the mountains themselves. Our porter was incredible too, always arriving before us so our bags were ready in our room and basically just a true champion like all the other amazing porters we witnessed on our journey. The trek to EBC is pretty unforgettable. Not only are you surrounded by breathtaking scenery every second of the day but you get to experience for yourself the amazingly warm hospitality of the Nepalese people, witness their unique way of life and carry with you the sense of personal achievement that comes with visiting the highest point on earth. If you do decide to take on the challenge Discovery is definitely the company to do it with.
Best experience ever ✨⛰🙏
I had one of the best experiences with Discovery World Tracking. Paul who’s a manager gave me a great experience from start to finish, he kept in contact with me for the whole time. As soon as I arrived in Kathmandu two of my guides Manish and Sarus welcomed me and took me to Paul’s office. Paul explained everything about my coming track and made me feel so comfortable about everything .
I got super lucky with my guides -Manish and Saroz. Both treated me with so much respect and definitely were a good company during the trek, if I’d be needed anything they would always be there to help me, therefore I’d totally recommended this company, I can guarantee you wouldn’t be disappointed!! And I’m hoping to return soon to do other treks and will definitely be using Discovery World Trekking!
Trip of a lifetime
After graduating, I wanted to do something that will be my ultimate travel and experience before start working, to go to the EBC. so in short notice, I've been inquiring with several trekking companies but surprisingly Discovery World Trekking seemed the only company that responded well, fast, and very excited about making my dream come true. After emailing and discussing the plan and itinerary for the journey, everything went smooth and I was set to go! Unfortunately, when I arrived at KTM airport, I didn't receive my checked-in luggage after hours of waiting. I went out to be greeted with Paul, the owner and founder of Discovery World Trekking alongside side with Saroz. They helped me to sort things out with my missing luggage and provided me with assistance until I received my luggage the next day. The hotel I was staying at was Tibet Guest House it was amazing and very comfortable! throughout the journey, the guide who was my guide has become a very good company and friend. He took care of me very well, attentive in every detail and I couldn't be more than happier to trek with him. He knows the route well, telling me about the stories and cultures, the people, food and so many things! He is the person, a friend, and a guide that you would want to travel with! All through the journey,
the experience was great! the teahouses that we stayed was very comfortable, clean and nice! Especially after hours of trekking, I bet you will be looking forward to that! The food was excellent and I could pick anything from the menu, that was a privilege on how one should enjoy the journey. the trekking Paul kept in touch with me and Saroz, asking how everything went, motivating me and I felt looked after all throughout the trek and afterward! If you're looking for a reputable, friendly, fun, enthusiastic, and professional trekking company in Nepal, I would highly recommend Discovery World Trekking, they win in so many aspects, they did volunteering with the Discovery Channel in fact you would want to and will be helping a local operator especially because Nepal is recovering post-earthquake. I'm looking forward to trek with Discovery World trekking in the future especially with Paul and the team! I wish the DWT team all the best and thank you so much, they are the best!
