One of the globe’s most breathtaking and unforgettable journeys, the Everest Base Camp trek is now available to you in complete luxury through our Luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking. Combining excellent mountaineering trails, high-altitude luxury lodges, and exceptional service, this experience offers you the adventure you’re seeking, as comfortable as it is exciting.
You get to experience breathtaking glaciers and peak scenery and view yaks and other fantastic wildlife, but without compromising comfort. If you’ve ever wanted to experience the globe’s highest base camp in luxury, this is the ultimate experience for you.
For many, Everest Base Camp is synonymous with dusty trails, no-frills lodges, and tough treks. While the more conventional trek is an experience not to be forgotten, the luxury option offers a more civilized way to experience Nepal’s breathtaking landscapes.
Here are the Services you would be receiving when you choose to undertake Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek:
Duration: Participants must have at least 15-16 Days to complete this Luxury EBC trek.
Difficulty: Moderately difficult. Beginners and First Time Trekkers can also join with proper planning and preparation.
Physical Fitness: Participants must be able to walk for an average of 5-6 hours by carrying a backpack daily during the trek in difficult terrain and high altitude.
Health Condition: Must be fit and fine and no history of altitude sickness including respiratory problems.
Age requirements: No age restrictions( there is a record of successful EBC trek from 2-year-old Carter Dallas from Glasgow, Scotland)
Document: Valid Passport, Health and Travel Insurance and Nepal Visa
Your adventure begins with an exhilarating landing at the iconic Lukla Airport, which stands at an altitude of 9,337 feet. Compared to the standard treks, the Everest luxury trekking adventure has expert porters and trek leaders who stand by to take charge, taking you to one of the luxury lodges waiting to welcome you to the adventure in the Himalayas with clean rooms, hot towels, and fresh-brewed coffee.
A visit to the highest of the Khumbu, Tengboche Monastery, at 12,687 feet, is among the spiritual highlights of the trek, with breathtaking views over Everest and Ama Dablam. Luxury trekkers follow after an assisted trek designed for comfort, to experience peaceful monk ceremonies, or to absorb the serene, awe-inspiring atmosphere among the mountains.
The ultimate experience for trekkers and mountaineers is to arrive at Everest Base Camp, which sits at 17,600 above sea level, to get an immediate sense of the size of the Himalayas. Hike to Kala Patthar, which rises to 18,192, and an early morning ascent offers sweeping panoramic views of Everest, including a magical sunrise view.
Located 12,729 feet above ground, the Everest View Hotel is an experience unlike any other, as you can sip freshly brewed coffee while viewing Everest. Called the world’s highest-altitude luxury hotel, it offers gourmet cuisine, ranging from regional fare to international, complemented by sweeping views of the Himalayas. With this singular combination of luxury and nature, each experience is one you won’t soon forget.
Everest luxury trekking offers more than an enhanced sense of connection to the highly sought-after Sherpa people, excellent mountaineers and, above all, famous for their hospitality. Apart from the usual encounters, you’ll have true insights through exclusively designed experiences, such as village homestays, mountaineering heritage, handicrafts, and exciting Everest accounts. Luxury lodges, side by side with Sherpa villages, enable such rich interactions, which provide you with an insight into their resilience, way of life, and cultural heritage.
Throughout every step along the way, there is breathtaking scenery, such as the giant mountains Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Everest. Luxury trekkers view these scenes from one of the best accommodations in the Everest Region – a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
The weather conditions in the Everest Region depend on the season, and each season, you can find different weather and temperatures. Here are the average temperature and weather conditions you can expect while you are on the Luxury Everest base camp journey.
| Season | Average Day Temperature | Average Night Temperature | Weather Conditions |
| Spring (Mar-May) | 10°C to 15°C | -5°C to -10°C | Clear skies, blooming rhododendrons, mild and pleasant. |
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | 15°C to 20°C | 0°C to 5°C | Monsoon season, frequent rain, cloudy with lush greenery. |
| Autumn (Sep-Nov) | 10°C to 15°C | -5°C to -10°C | Clear skies, stable weather, excellent visibility. |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | 0°C to 5°C | -10°C to -15°C | Cold, snow in higher altitudes, clear skies, fewer trekkers. |
This luxury trek to the Everest base camp is best to do from March to May and from September to November. During this month, you can comfortably reach the high altitude of Everest base camp and Kala Patthar without having much difficulty. It is because of stable weather conditions, moderate temperature and less or no rainfall. Let’s see about each season so that it will help you to understand and decide when to choose to undertake.
Note: In peak season, there will be a huge number of trekkers and even a luxury Everest Expedition group. There are a limited number of luxury lodges, and they fill very fast, so I recommend you book the package at least 3-4 months in advance.
To enter the Sagarmatha National Park for the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, all the participants must obtain two permits:
| Permit Name | Cost (NPR) | Details |
| Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit | 3,000 | Required for entering Sagarmatha National Park. |
| Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit | 2,000 | Required for entering the Khumbu region. |
Note: When you book the trek with High Route Adventure, we will arrange all the required permits for you. Also, the cost of all the EBC permits will be included in the trekking package.
If you have limited time but still want to experience the Everest base camp trek, then you can use the luxury Helicopter service with High Route Adventure. After exploring Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, you can skip the return trek and enjoy a scenic helicopter ride straight back to Kathmandu. It will help to save time and you can conclude your trekking journey in a short duration.
Important note: As the flights to and from Lukla can get delayed due to weather circumstances, we do advice to book a few additional days, to anticipate this we already included a leisure day on day 15, but you better and surer to book a few extra days. Do request us during your booking for any trek to Everest that includes flights to and from Lukla.
Traveler’s note: Did you know that upon arriving in Nepal for your luxury Everest Base Camp trek, the High Route Adventure team will be ready to receive you, with flower necklaces and blessings! Today, you’ll also be able to meet with your guide during the evening dinner.
Traveler’s note: Did you know that today’s sightseeing points are considered as the best 4 points in Kathmandu! Swayambunath and Boudhanath let you experience Buddhist culture, while Pashupatinath lets you experience Hindu culture, and Kathmandu’s Durbar Square shows you the unique culture of the Nepalese people!
Traveler’s note: Did you know that Lukla is listed as the 38th highest airport in the world! Although we start our trek today, it is mostly downhill and quite easy going.
Traveler’s note: Did you know that today’s trek goes over various suspension bridges that hang over the raging waters of the Dudh Khosi River? The Sagarmatha or Everest National Park starts officially from Manjo. Today can be strenuous for novice trekkers, so be sure to trek at your own pace!
Traveler’s note: Did you know that Namche Bazaar is considered as the biggest Sherpa village in the entire region! It is also the last big village on the trek to EBC. You can find all types of shops here to buy some last supplies for the trek! From the Everest View hotel, you’ll get to see your first clear views of the Himalayas, including Mt Everest.
Traveler’s note: Did you know that from Tengboche you’ll get to see amazning views of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku and Ama Dablam! IF you want in the early morning, you can wake up to enjoy a stunning sunrise view from Tengboche.
Traveler’s note: Did you know that from on the way to Somare you get to see stunning views of Mt Ama Dablam as well as its neighboring peaks! The next day we hold an acclimatization hike so be sure to take a good night’s rest.
Traveler’s note: Did you know that during today’s hike you get to see incredible views of Mt Makalu! As we head to higher elevation it’s important to get used to the new altitudes, by holding today’s acclimatization day we reduce the risk of AMS and we get prepared for our final stretch to base camp!
Traveler’s note: Did you know that Lobuche now also has luxury accommodation available! The next day, we head on and plan to visit Everest Base Camp. Be sure to charge all your batteries before turning in for the night!
Traveler’s note: Did you know that the Khumbu Glacier, the longest glacier of Nepal runs just behind Everest Base Camp! You’ll get to see incredible views and make memorable photos of your accomplishment! We have an early wake-up call tomorrow to hike up to Kala Pathar for a stunning sunrise view.
Traveler’s note: Did you know that the views of Mt Everest from Kala Pathar are said to be the best in the entire world! You get to see not only Mt Everest up close but all its surrounding mountains and peaks as well!
Traveler’s note: Did you know that while walking backwards away from Mt Everest, you’ll get to see entire different views and everything from a different perspective!
Traveler’s note: Did you know that since today’s your last day in the Himlayas before flying back to Kathmandu, that it is common to celebrate the success of your trek with team at Lukla! You can also see spectacular landings and take-offs from Lukla airport!
Traveler’s note: Did you know that you can book any additional activities for tomorrow’s leisure day with High Route Adventure. Ask with your guide or our representative to book any additional; hikes, rafting, sightseeing, or other activities.
Traveler’s note: Did you know that during today’s hike, you get to see incredible views of Mt Makalu! As we head
Premium service during the luxury Everest Base Camp helps you to ease the trekking journey, but still, there are some challenges that you need to face while you are on a trek. Trekking in the high-altitude Himalayas of Nepal is not an easy task. Even though there are challenges it is manageable when you prepare early and with the guidance of High Route Adventure.
Let’s see the factors that add challenge and preparation tips:
On this luxury Everest base camp trek, your trekking journey starts from the Lukla airport, whose altitude is 2.846 m, and reaches the Kala Patthar, which stands at 5,545 meters (18,192 ft). Trekking at such a high altitude to reach Kala Patthar sometimes might be difficult due to low oxygen levels in the air. This altitude effect can cause the symptoms of altitude sickness(AMS) like Headaches, Nausea, Difficulty sleeping and Shortness of breath.
These early symptoms of AMS can be cured in the early stage. But when it turns into an advanced form of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE), it can be dangerous. So we take necessary precautions at an early stage to avoid dangerous situations.
Pro Tip:
Another challenge that trekkers need to face during the luxurious Everest base camp trek is the demand for physical fitness. Trekkers need to walk for 5-6 hours daily at high altitude in difficult terrain. Those who are not used to walking on steep hills and down hills and on narrow paths will find it extremely challenging.
Pro Tip:
Generally, the best time for the luxury Everest Base Camp trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. But sometimes everything does not go as planned, even during this best time, due to sudden changes in the weather conditions.
Unpredictable weather can turn the journey tough, as rain or heavy snowfall makes the trails slippery and the temperatures less comfortable for trekking.
Pro Tip:
Must read: 12 Tips for a Successful Trek to the Everest Base Camp
Trekking Guide: High Roue Adventure will provide you with a senior trekking guide for the luxury Everest base camp trek who has years of experience on the EBC trek. The guide we provide can speak English, Hindi and Nepali language. They are well-trained and hold the proper license from the government of Nepal.
Trekking Porter: For your convenience we will also arrange a porter for you who will carry your luggage during the trek. They will carry a weight of around 20 kg. Our porters are strong and they are trustable.
Duffle bag, Sleeping bag, & Down Jacket: We also provide duffle bags, sleeping bags and down jackets for our clients. Once you complete the trek, you need to return these items.
On this luxury Everest base camp trek, your journey starts from the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. While you are in Kathmandu, High Route Adventure will arrange a 5-star hotel for you. You will have all the premium service while you are in a 5-star hotel.
Then, during your Everest lodge-to-lodge trek in the Everest Region, you will stay in the luxury tea house/mountain lodge. At lower altitudes, you will stay in a single room or the available best room with facilities of an attached bathroom, heater and even an electric blanket.
At the higher altitude there might not be a single room and attached bathroom. So, at this place, you need to adjust yourself. Inside the cozy room, you will get amenities like a blanket, pillow, bed sheet and a small table.
Facilities you will get while you are staying in the tea house:
Drinking water: You will get a water bottle or hot water for drinking, and you can also refill your reusable water bottle.
WIFI: A Wi-Fi facility will be provided to you. At higher altitudes, the Wifi connection might not be good.
Charging: You will also get the charging facility while you stay in the tea house. You can charge all your electronic items there.
Hot shower: Trekkers can use the hot shower at lower altitudes, but at higher altitudes this service might be limited or not available.
While you are in Kathmandu, you will have a wide variety of food options on the menu when staying in a 5-star hotel.
While you are in a tea house/mountain lodge, we will arrange a three-meal meal for you. While you are at a lower altitude, there will be a variety of menus and choices for food, but the higher you go, the facility becomes limited. Here are the sample of food that you can expect during the luxury EBC trek:
There are enough ATMs you can find while you are in Kathmandu, but once you reach the Everest Region, this service is very rare. You can find ATM service only in Lukla airport and in Namche Bazar. Due to the remote location, we suggest you carry cash by exchange while you are in Kathmandu. You can find lots of money exchange counters especially in Thamel areas.
For communication we suggest you buy the local Sim( NCELL or NTC) from the Kathmandu airport. To buy the SIM, it will cost you around USD1. For the Data and package, you need to spend around USD 5- 10. By using a local sim, you can use the mobile internet as well as communication with your loved ones.
Even though trekking with the High Route Adventure is completely safe, sometimes unexpected situations can occur. So, to remain safe, to protect yourself financially and to get the immediate medical and rescue operation, it is necessary to have travel and health insurance. Before purchasing travel insurance, make sure that it covers this things:
To reach the Lukla from Kathmandu, High Route Adventure will arrange your flight ticket. You will take a flight from the Domestic terminal of Kathmandu International Airport. To reach the airport we will arrange transportation for you. The Kathmandu to Lukla flight duration is about 35 minutes. During the peak season you will take a flight to Lukla from Ramechhap Manthali Airport( due to aviation rules of Nepal).
Worth reading: Getting Flight To Lukla Via Ramechhap
Once you land at Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA), you can find a Kiosk machine to fill out the form, or you can fill the form through your mobile from nepaliport.immigration.govt.np. Then submit with cash in the visa fee collection counter. For this 16 Days luxurious Everest base camp trek, we suggest you apply for a 30-day tourist visa, which will cost you USD 50.
For the Luxury Everest base camp trek, these are things that we suggest our trekkers carry with them while they are traveling in Nepal.
💊 4. Health & Personal Care
📷 5. Gadgets & Gear
🗂️ 6. Documents
Note: If you missed packing any of these items, you can buy them here in Kathmandu Thamel(tourist hub) and Even in Namche. If you are looking to rent the gear items, you can also do that here in Kathmandu.
