Everest Luxury Trek
Trip Overview
Trip at a Glance
- Country: Nepal
- Trip grade: Moderate
- Destination: Nepal
- Activities: Everest Trekking
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu and tea houses during the trek
- Group size: 1-10
- Best Season: March - May & Sept - Dec
EVEREST LUXURY TREK: Want to trek to Mt. Everest in a luxurious style? If you want it, grab your bag pack and get ready for it. Step On Himalaya brings you the amazing Everest Luxury Trek in the way you have dreamt of viewing Mt. Everest very close to you. Everest Luxury Trek gives an opportunity to endeavor the beauty of the highest peak in the world – Mt. Everest with grand comfort. This trek leads to the Everest region of Nepal and makes feel like this world is yours and you are the ruler of the kingdom. By the name also, Everest Luxury Trek, one can imagine about the relaxed and comfortable arrangements made during the trek. The trip is less tiresome as much part of the trek is designed in a comfy way. The trek offers the amazing scenic views of nature, the mountains, the woods and the rivers. One can feel the same as the other trips but in a more comfortable way.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Day 01 : Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,428 ft)
Day 2: Day 02 : Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft) Duration: 3 hours
Day 3: Day 03 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) Duration: 6 hours
Day 4: Day 04 : Namche to Tashinga (3450m) Duration: 2-3 hrs
Day 5: Day 05 : Day Excursion to Tengboche Monastery (3860m/12660ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 6: Day 06 : Tashinga to Mende (3500m/11480ft) Duration: 4-5 hrs
Day 7: Day 07 : Day Excursion to Thame village (3845m/12615fit)
Day 8: Day 08 : Mende to Phakding (2652m/8699ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 9: Day 09 : Phakding to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) Duration: 3 hrs
Day 10: Day 10 : Fly back to Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,428 ft)
Day 11: Day 11 : Fly Back Your Home
Detail Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,428 ft)
Arrival at Kathmandu at Tribhuwan International Airport, a representative from Step On Himalaya will welcome you taking to the hotel. On the way, briefing of the trek will be done. No planning of any activities on the day of arrival, hence to relax and stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: n/a
Day 02 : Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft) Duration: 3 hours
An Awsome flight of about 30 – 35 minutes from the domestic airport at Kathmandu to Lukla airport. It has a runway of the length of about 60 meters and is located at a high altitude. You will then walk from till Phakding having scenic views of Kusum Kangraru. Overnight stay at Guesthouse including all meals.
Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) Duration: 6 hours
Starting from Phakding, you will be heading to Namche Bazaar – a center of trade of Khumbu region. Namche Bazaar is well known for the trading of textiles, foods and many more. The fascinating view of Himalayan pine and cedar trees on both sides of the path following the Dudh Koshi is simply ravishing. After reaching Namche Bazaar, you will stay overnight at the Guesthouse, and enjoy all the meals provided.
Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04 : Namche to Tashinga (3450m) Duration: 2-3 hrs
On day 4, the trail passes through the mani stones, chortens around which pray flags are flying. You follow the trail traversing around the hillside above the Dudh Koshi River. It will take about 2.5 hours to reach Tashinga by following the classical approach route to Mt. Everest. Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05 : Day Excursion to Tengboche Monastery (3860m/12660ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
On this day, you will visit the Tengboche Monastery which is the spiritual hub of the Everest region. The environment is very magical and pious. The trail leading to Tengboche first descents to the small village of Phunki Tenga, just beside the Dudh Koshi, then you will cross a suspension bridge before climbing a steep ascent for about an hour. On the way, you can have rest beneath the shades of the rhododendron and alpine trees. After crossing the forest, you will walk about 1.5 hours all the way up to the Tengboche monastery, as the trail becomes gradual. After lunch, you will return to the Guesthouse and explores more of the monastery and its surroundings. Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06 : Tashinga to Mende (3500m/11480ft) Duration: 4-5 hrs
On day 6, you will visit the hidden valley of Khumjung village. The trail leads to the Khumjung, the education center of Khumbu region and then wanders around the Khumjung monastery and the Kunde hospital. You enjoy the day exploring the surrounding areas of Mende. From the lodge where you will stay overnight, have the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains like Kongde Ri, Thamserku, Kang Taiga, Kusum Kangru and Khumbila. Overnight stay, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07 : Day Excursion to Thame village (3845m/12615fit)
The trail today will begin passing via the village of Snow Leopard. You will wander around the Thame village and you can realize that the people and this amazing place still owe its originality, untouched by the modernization. This village is at the end of Khumbu Valley. On our return to Mende, you will visit to explore the impressive Karag Monastery near Thamo. Overnight at the Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08 : Mende to Phakding (2652m/8699ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
The trail will descend to the Namche Bazaar and finally to Phakding. On the way, you can view amazing snow covered Himalayan ranges walking through the forests of rhododendron and pine. Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09 : Phakding to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) Duration: 3 hrs
The following day, you will continue the trek along the Dudh Koshi River to the small mountain airstrip at Lukla. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Accommodation: Tea house/Guest house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 : Fly back to Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,428 ft)
30 – 35 minutes scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Step On Himalaya representative will take you to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel, Breakfast Included.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 11 : Fly Back Your Home
The representative of Step On Himalaya will arrange a private vehicle to reach the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.
Meal: Breakfast
Cost Details
What is included?
- Local Sim card is given by the representative upon arrival at the airport (if more than 3 members in a group)
- Airport to Hotel to Airport transfers in a private tourist vehicle
- Accommodation (Twin sharing basis) in a three to the five-star hotel including breakfast
- All 3 standard meals on board
- Best available Lodges/Guesthouses/Teahouses during the trek
- An English speaking, well trained, experienced Trekking Guide
- Porter and other staffs (1 porter for 2 guests)
- All the expenses, Salary, meals, accommodation, equipment of the trekking staffs
- Permits of Sagarmatha National Park with TIMS permit (2 passport size photos are required)
- All the local and government taxes
- Domestic airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu
- Step On Himalaya T-shirt, trekking map, and trip achievement certificate
- Down jacket and sleeping bag during the trek (Should be returned after the trek)
- Duffle bag for the trekking
What is not included?
- Meals (Lunch, Snacks, Dinner) in Kathmandu stay
- Travel insurance, Medical insurance, Emergency Evacuation and Rescue insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal Entry Visa Fee
- Personal expenses like beverages, internet, confectioneries, etc.
- Personal Trekking Gears and Equipment
- Tips and Perks for the trekking staffs
- Any other specified expenses that are not included on “Price Includes” section
To choose Step On Himalaya was the correct decision. Truly this is one of the best treks I have ever opted. The guide was very friendly and caring. The trek was managed superbly. Just full of fun and relaxing.
Erik, Nederland
Step On Himalaya Team organized our trek unexpectedly lavishing. We enjoyed the true meaning of Everest Luxury Trek. It was really very very fun and relaxing at the lap of Everest, dream was made true by SOH team and guide Hari. He is a friendly and very caring chap. Everybody likes his company. Highly recommended and our next visit to Nepal for sure to be managed by Step On Himalaya! Be ready Hari.
Chris Land , Britain