Everest Base Camp Premium Trek is one of the most sought-after trekking destinations for trekkers and adventures from around the world. It is a moderate and rewarding journey that offers breathtaking views of Mt.Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Lobuche, and Mt. Tawache. However, Premium trekking to Everest Base Camp is about more than just a journey.
Luxury trekking to Everest Base Camp is remembered for its amazing sherpa culture. Heartbreaking Lukla airport, Stunning Namche bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, and Kalapather viewpoint. Located in the northeast part of Nepal, the Everest base camp premium trek is fit for Kids, families, and senior citizens.
Everest base camp premium trekking started with a helicopter ride to Lukla from Kathmandu. The trail passes through a traditional sherpa village, a hanging bridge, the Dudh Koshi River, rhododendron forests, and a Buddhist monastery before reaching the Everest base camp via Gorak Shep.
Additionally, We'd like to inform you that during the peak trekking seasons, which are Spring (March, April, and May) and Autumn (September, October, and November), flights to Lukla are routed through Ramechhap Airport. Therefore, we kindly request that you prepare for an early morning drive (around 1 AM from Kathmandu) to Ramechhap on the second day of your journey.
How Does Premium Everest Base Camp Trek Look Like?
The trip begins with a Helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Lukla, followed by a short trek to Phakding from Lukla. The next day, we hike to Namche Bazar, which offers breathtaking views of Mt.Everest, Mt.Ama Damble, Mt.Thamserku, Mt. Lobuche, Mt.Cho Oye, and many others. Afterward, we adored sunrise views from Hotel Everest before passing through Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep on our way to Everest base camp. We spent enough time at Everest base camp before descending to Gorekshep, obtaining a spectacular view from a valley surrounded by splendid peaks in the Everest range and glaciers. The next day we hiked early morning to the Kalapather to watch the sunrise view of mighty Mt. Everest and other peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Changtse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Ama Dablam, etc.
Furthermore, the helicopter will pick you up at Kalapather, fly around the mountain, and drop you off at Kathmandu airport, where you will be transferred to your hotel. You’ll return to your home country from Kathmandu after completing your journey with a wonderful trek to the Everest base camp.
The Everest Base Camp Premium Trek is a moderate-level trek that takes you through snow-capped mountains, Dudh Koshi River, lush rhododendron forests, a unique landscape, rich Sherpa cultures, a traditional Buddhist Monastery, and the fabulous Himalayan scenery of the Everest range by helicopter. This trek is usually accomplished between March-May and September - November. The forests of rhododendron blossom are an imaginative experience in the spring, i.e.March to May. Everest View Trek, Everest Panorama Trek, or Everest Short Trek are well-known alternatives for short and easy treks.
The first day marks your arrival day in Kathmandu. Clear all the visa requirements and customs clearance, if any, at the arrival section of the airport. As you come out, you will find a representative from World Alpine Treks waiting for you holding a board with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel (Dwarika’s Hotel) or Similar in Kathmandu. The representative will inform you shortly about the plans ahead.
On the second day, you will be headed to the domestic terminal of Tribhuwan Airport for a Helicopter flight to Lukla. The flight to Lukla in itself is an enriching experience, and you will be able to enjoy some beautiful views of the mountains. As you land in Lukla, you will meet our other crew members at the airport. From Lukla, we walk down the trail along with hotels and lodges to Dudhkoshi River. We cross a long suspension bridge over the river and follow a path to Phakding.
We wake up early and enjoy our breakfast. Then we follow our trail that goes through an undulating path up and down via traditional villages, fields, and rhododendron forests. We gradually ascend and enter Sagarmatha National Park with magnificent views of Mt. Thamserku on sight. We pass villages like Jorsale and Monjo on the way to Namche. Namche Bazaar is an old but lively Sherpa village. It is a gateway to all the trekking routes to the Everest region. There are many vibrant shops, cyber cafes, restaurants, hotels, and lodges. Namche Bazaar never rests. It always gets a lot of visitors and is always crowded.
The narrow streets of Namche are always crowded. Do not be surprised if the yak bells and other horns wake you up. Today is a day set aside for acclimatization purposes. As we gain height, our body must adapt well to the altitude change. Therefore, we have set aside an extra day in Namche. Today, we hike up to Everest View Hotel for close-up views of the mountains in the Everest region. We can enjoy striking views of mountains from the hotel like Kwangde, Thamserku, Kangtega, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, etc. We can visit a museum and a photo gallery on our way back to Namche from the Everest View Hotel.
As we ascend up, our trail traverses through the forests of rhododendrons with brilliant views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, and Mt. Lhotse on sight. After a while, the trail descends down to the Dudh Koshi River at Phungi Thanga. From here, the trail further ascends up through the forests of pine and rhododendron to Tengboche. Tengboche is popular for the Tengboche monastery and astonishing views of Mt. Ama Dablam along with other peaks in the region. Tengboche monastery is considered the largest monastery in the region.
We leave Tengboche and start climbing up the trail for around six hours to Dingboche. As we ascend up, we can notice the change in vegetation. We can find ourselves moving above the tree line with pastures and meadows along the way. On the way, we can see small fields enclosed by stone walls to protect crops from cold winds. As we open up to the meadows of Dingboche, we will find ourselves in a spectacular location with wonderful views of Lhotse and Nuptse Ridge on sight. If the weather is favorable, one can relish the amazing views of the sunset over the Ama Dalam Himal in the Everest region.
We spend another day in Dingboche. This day in Dingboche is a part of acclimatization. As we have already gained enough height, acclimatization is a necessity. Therefore, we enjoy our day in Dingboche today. After breakfast in the guesthouse, we hike up to Nagerjun for close-up views of mountains in the Everest region. We will be blessed with amazing views of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Ama Dalam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, and many more. After enjoying the spectacles of the mountains from Nagerjun, we walk back to the guesthouse in Dingboche.
Leaving Dingboche, the trail climbs up a ridge with some magnificent views of Taboche Peak and Cholatse. Further, the trail continues through yak pastures until we cross a wooden bridge over a stream to Duglha. From Duglha, we ascend up for an hour along a steep route above the moraine of Khumbu glacier. From here, we ascend up the valley to Lobuche enjoying the views of Khumbutse, Pumori, and Lingtren. Mt. Everest becomes invisible as it is hidden behind the towering peaks of Lhotse and Nuptse.
Today is one of the most rewarding days of our journey. Our week-long hard work is going to pay off as we will be stepping into the Everest Base Camp – the dream of every single travel lover. From Lobuche, we follow a rocky path to the last village of the trail – Gorekshep. From Gorekshep, we continue towards the world’s highest base camp i.e. Everest Base Camp, through the Khumbu glacier. It is considered as one of the most dangerous sections of the Everest Base Camp Trek. As we reach the base camp, we will be showered with some mesmerizing views of glaciers, lakes, caves, and icefalls. Though the views of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Nuptse are quite clear, Mt. Everest hides back behind the shades of Lhotse and Nuptse. After spending some time in base camp, we return back to Gorekshep via the same route.
Today, we woke up a little early to catch the sunrise views from Kalapatthar. We hike up for around two to three hours from Gorekshep to Kalapatthar. As we ascend up, we get the first glimpse of the mighty Mt. Everest along with the other peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Changtse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Ama Dablam, etc. The golden rays of sunrise glittering over the snow-clad mountains in the region look amazing. After having this amazing view from Kalapatthar, a helicopter will pick us up and take us back to Kathmandu.
Before a few hours of your scheduled flight, you will be transferred to the international terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport.
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Unforgettable Experience of Everest Base Camp
The best Everest trekking guide! Deepak is genuinely exceptional. From the moment we embarked on our journey, his expertise, and passion for the mountains were evident. His extensive knowledge of the Everest region, coupled with his impeccable communication skills, made our trek an unforgettable experience. Deepak's patience and understanding were remarkable, as he catered to each group member's needs and pace, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire trek. Not only did he provide valuable insights into the local culture and surroundings, but his infectious smile and positive energy lifted our spirits even during challenging moments.
If you're planning an Everest base camp trek, I can't emphasize enough how invaluable Deepak's guidance and companionship are. He goes above and beyond to ensure an incredible adventure, and I wholeheartedly recommend him as the ultimate Everest trekking guide.