Everest Luxury Lodge Trek | Cost and Itinerary - 14 Days

Your flight to Kathmandu will be scenic as you will see the panoramic view of the Himalayan Range. Upon your arrival, a representative from Himalayan Trekkers will greet you at the airport in Kathmandu and assist you to the hotel.

Your city tour guide will pick you and usher you to some of the landmarks of the Kathmandu Valley: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will visit some of these for half the day. For the rest of the time, you shop for anything you missed by consulting with your trekking guide.

We begin our excursion with a flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Himalayas. It is the most popular destination for hikers and trekkers hoping to grasp the wonder of Nepal. We lunch at Lukla after which we proceed, mostly downhill, to spend the night at Phakding (2610 m). Being a popular village for overnight halts, we can expect good company and food for the night.

After a sumptuous breakfast, we prepare for a pleasant trek along the Dudh Kosi River banks where we cross the river a couple of times before ascending sharply to Namche Bazaar (3440 m). Walking along the undulating banks of the river and following its meandering path for the day will give us a good sense of typical routines in the lives of the locals. We spend the night at Namche Bazaar. The day is expected to be pleasant and relaxing overall.

With two options for the day, you can choose to either acclimatize and experience the local culture at Namche or hike to the nearby villages of Khumjung and Khunde for spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Since they are Sherpa villages, you may even catch a sneak peek into the lives of these men that rely on the mountains and tourism traffic for their livelihood. We stay at Namche Bazaar for the second night.

The day begins with a bit laborious climb out of Namche Bazaar but quickly becomes subtle as we take the Bhote Kosi River high trail. We will be accompanied by a pleasant view of the river through most of our hike. The greenery along the banks and the surrounding trails are a very welcome change from the hustle and bustle of large cities or villages. We can now feel truly separated from the normal world. As our journey continues, we cross the villages of Phurte and Thamo and reach the Sherpa settlement of Thame (3820m). Halt at Thame for the night.

We begin the day with a quick visit to a very popular monastery in the area. The Thame Monastery is located right above the Thame village and will provide a holistic experience of the Buddhist way of life. While you could stay and soak in the culture, we also arrange for an optional hike to the Sumdar Ridge (4830 m) that provides a great view-point for Teng Kangpoche, Kongde, Everest, Makalu, Percharmo, Cho Oyu, Kangtega and Kusum Kanguru. We spend a second night at Thame.

Prepare to see what few others have set their eyes on as we take a path less traveled. Traversing this traditional path into the Khumbu region we might encounter rhododendron shrubs, alpine and bamboo trees accompanied by spectacular views that often go unseen by trekkers hiking the classic route. By the end of the day, we hope to reach Kongde - a small hamlet located at the base of its namesake mountain. We stay at a lodge in Kongde for the night.

Following a plush breakfast, for those who feel up to another day of hiking, you can proceed with guides and Sherpas to the Farak Ri which takes about three hours and offers a panoramic view of the Khumbu region. You can see some of the tallest summits in the region from the comfort of moderate elevation. Those who wish to do otherwise may unwind in the lodge which provides its own brand of views.

We depart early day and make a quick but steady descent down 1400m where we intersect with the main Everest Trail and reach our accommodation at Phakding. While it is downhill almost all the way, it is important to be especially safe as it is easy to get lost in ones’ surroundings.

We spend the last day of our trek hiking together for a short while as we ascend the final crest to the Lukla Ridge and check-in to our lodge in Lukla. Hikers can choose to spend the final evening at Lukla resting or experiencing the indigenous ethos with local wine and local foods. It is our final night in the Khumbu region so we will enjoy with our crew members for the last time.

Today we will take an early flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you can go to the spa and massage center to get rid of the exhaustion from the trek.

Today is the free day as you can visit some of the Heritage sites of Kathmandu or you can stroll at Thamel and can do last minutes shopping of souvenir for friends, families, and relatives.

A representative from Himalayan trekkers will drop you at the airport 3 hours before your flight. You can share feedback and other information during that time.