Everest Luxury Lodge Trek is a premium signature trek to the Base Camp of Mount Everest in a relaxing and comfortable way. This trek offers luxury accommodation with warm beds, heated rooms with attached bathrooms, and delicious meals throughout the journey. This trip guarantees the best comfort one will have despite the altitude and the remoteness of the region. Enjoy the majestic trek in a comfortable way without compromising Himalayan comfort.
Everest Luxury Lodge Trek is one of the comfortable ways to explore the Everest Region and reach at the base camp of Mount Everest. This trek offers the panoramic view and majestic lodges throughout the trek with outstanding hospitality in the Everest Region.
Trekkers can enjoy the signature mountain accommodation with attach-bathroom and heating facilities throughout the trek. The rooms will be mountain facing as per the location and are the best available in the Everest Region.
12 Days Everest Luxury Lodge Trek offers a majestic adventure to the high Himalayas, enjoying and experiencing the best. Guided by highly professional mountain guide who are well trained with high altitude scenario and working with us for more than decade will definitely be an advantage for this trek.
Everyday, hike continues with story and experience of our professional and the tale of the Himalayas. Upon reaching the lodge, you will enjoy wonderful rooms with attach bathroom to refresh. Heated dinning and warm beds to welcome you and delicious food to eat. What to expect more when you are in a pilgrimage to the Himalayas, fooled by Himalayan luxury hospitality.
Everest Luxury Lodge Trek offers the best scenario with comfortable accommodation and the best meals. The local hospitality of the Sherpa and the crafted cuisine of the Himalayas will be served in a typical way. Experience the Himalayan adventure with the trusted Discover Altitude Trek, a name beyond brand that has teams of expertise for the High Himalayan Adventure to make your trip, a memorable experience.
Highlights of the Luxury Lodge Everest Trek
Luxury Lodge Everest Trek guarantees the best and the comfortable trip to the base camp of Mount Everest. This trek offers the best of the best, so trekkers need not compromise with the service and comfort.
Starting with the 5-star accommodation in the city, the trek follows the regular trail in a comfortable way, acclimatizing self and experiencing the majestic natural wonders. With, everyday hike, you will enjoy you stay in one of the best ways.
Heated dinning, warm beds, delicious hand made foods, soothing music, peaceful environment and hot shower, all ready to serve you. With majestic hike, with panoramic view every day, you will have a wonderful lodge to stay.
The thrilling experience of Lukla airport, visiting the local Sherpa Villages, Everest View Hotel, Tengbuche Monastery and finally the Everest base Camp with an additional Kalapatthar hike. All in one program when you follow the 12 Days Everest Luxury Lodge Trek.
What Makes Everest Luxury Lodge Trek one of the most comfortable ways to reach EBC?
The best part of Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest is its accommodation in the mountain. Everest is in itself a challenging trek due to its altitude and terrain and hunting for a comfortable lodge with cozy rooms after long days of hike is always a problem.
There are comfortable lodges in the Everest Trek and this varies with service as the altitude hike. However, one can find comfortable room with mountain facing scenario, heated blanket and attach-bathroom with hot shower during the Everest Base Camp and all these goes together only when you follow the Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest Base Camp.
Everything is impermanent in this world but what we guarantee during your Everest Trek is the comfort you will have at such an altitude, without any compromise. This is only when you go with the option of Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest. We assure your safety and security and also the:
- Comfortable Everest Base Camp Adventure
- Best available luxury accommodation throughout the trek
- Spectacular Himalaya facing rooms
- Authentic Sherpa Culture and Hospitality
- Premium Service and personalized Experiences
- Adventure through UNESCO Sagarmatha National Park
- Sunrise Adventure at Kalapatthar (5445M)
- Optional Helicopter Experience (Add-Ons’)
- Experienced Guide and Personal Care
- Authentic and mouth-watering cuisine
- Comfortable dinning and warm hospitality
- Flexible itinerary
- Private Trek with personal care
What are the best experience one will have during the Luxury Lodge Everest Trek?
Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest is in itself a comfortable trekking program to the Everest Base Camp, without compromising the comfort and luxury of the accommodation that are available during the trek. Enjoying comfortable accommodation, warm bed, heated blankets, attach room, delicious cuisine and warm sherpa hospitality, you will enjoy the majestic trek and unique experience.
Side trip to EVEREST VIEW HOTEL (3,880M), NAGTSANG HILLS (5,000M) during the acclimatization days and KALAPATTHAR (5545M) for the sunrise view will be a majestic experience. Those are also a view point where one can experience a range of Himalayas standing together including Mount Everest.
Hiking to these places not only focuses on the views of the Himalayas, but also helps one to acclimatize and cope up with the altitude. This will help throughout the trek.
On the final day to the Luxury Lodge Everest Trek and the day after the trek descending day, we early in the morning will be heading towards KALAPATTHAR (5,545M) to experience the majestic sunrise view upon the snow-covered Himalayas. The first rays of sunrise falling upon the gain Himalayas will truly be once-in-a-life-time experience. However, this will be optional for trekkers depending upon interest and eagerness to wake up early in the morning.
Moreover, apart from the Himalayan vista, trekkers will have an opportunity to learn and know about the Sherpa culture, tradition and religion. Throughout the trek, one will be visiting monasteries and chorten that falls on the trail and trust me, the Tengbuche Monastery, which is also the largest monastery in the entire Everest Region is one of the most attractive to explore and participating in the evening and morning ritual ceremony that happens everyday will be a wonderful experience.
Finally, the entire Luxury Lodge trek to Everest Base Camp is through the SAGARMATHA NATIONAL PARK, which is in itself a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites and is one of the highest existing national parks in the world.
Trekkers here will be able to explore diverse vegetation, flora and fauna of the Himalayas. This will be a majestic hike through the forest with different Himalayan flowers, pine trees, wild animals, Himalayan birds etc. Further, the snow-melted fast flowing rivers, the falls, suspension bridges etc will be a jaw-dropping experience.
Not to miss, the Sherpa life and the farmland, the vegetable and the store to preserve will be a unique experience for those who are city dwellers.
Accommodation during Everest Luxury Lodge Trek
Everest Trek offers one of the finest stays in the city and also during the trek. Our main focus during the Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest will be on your accommodation.
Start with cozy luxury stay in the city, your trek continues with a short flight to LUKLA. Exploring the majestic Lukla airport, your hike continues towards Phakding to stay the first night at one of your luxury lodges and this continues till Gorakshep and to Lukla while descending.
With all the amenities of the mountain standard, heated dinning, warm beds, attach toilet, hot shower, electricity to charge device and overall delicious hand cooked fresh meals, all in one place after a long trek and what to expect when you are welcomed with warm hospitality with a long day hike, amazing experience!
Things to know for luxury lodge Everest trek
Best Season:
The best time for Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest is Spring and Autumn, however winter is also highly recommended for trekkers who prefer less-crowded trail and soothing environment with crystal clear views of the Himalayas.
Months during the Spring Season from March to May is regarded the best time for high altitude trek like Everest Base Camp and I personally will recommend this time of the year. During this time weather remains at its best with blue skies and far-sighted Himalayan vista and no hustle of any rain cloud to follow us.
In the same way, the Autumn Season from September to November are also regarded as the best time for Everest Base Camp Trek. However, due to global warning and changes in the weather pattern of the Himalayas, we sometime receive rainfall in the September and the first week of October as well.
Despite December, January and February being Winter Season, those are also the best time of the year for majestic Himalayan treks, including Luxury Lodge Mount Everest. These months offers pristine peaceful trail with few trekkers, majestic crystal-clear views, snow-covered Himalayas and snowy landscape, less possibility of flight delays/cancellation, but above all, chilling Himalayan temperature at the high altitude. So, be prepared with warm clothes for day hike and evening and morning outing.
Months like June, July and August are normally depicted as Monsoon Season in Nepal and follows rainfall at the lower altitude. However, for Everest Luxury Lodge Trek, we might encounter with flight delays or even cancellation to/from Lukla and in some case you might not experience majestic Himalayan vista due to clouds and fog. However, trekking with the program of Luxury Lodge Everest Base Camp is possible and one can enjoy lush green scenery.
Permits Required for Luxury Lodge Everest Trek
Trekking to Everest requires couple of Permits and those are check and monitored during the trek. However, there are some extra entrance fees which one can pay while visiting the spot and these includes Museum, Monastery fees etc. However, this are not a mandatory place to visit but one can learn and explore if preferred.
Some of the must to have permits for Everest are:
Sagarmatha National Park Permits
Sagarmatha National Park Permits is a mandatory permit to Everest Base Camp and this permit covers the entire Everest Region. As the trail to Everest Base Camp follows via the Sagarmatha National Park, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the collected permits fess goes for conservation project and maintenance of the trail and route to different parts of the Everest Region.
Pasang Lhamnu Permits (Trekker's Card)
Pasang Lhamnu Permits is a mandatory permit to Everest Region and can be obtained en-route to Everest Base Camp Trail. This is a local permit, collected by the local government and the fund goes for the welfare of the local community in education, health and other welfare project of the local community.
TIMS Permits
TIMS officially known as Trekkers ‘information Management System was a mandatory permit to all the trekking regions of Nepal, including Everest. However, after the decentralization policy by the government, this permits remains in a state of confusion and in-active. However, in the further this permit may be implemented. The main purpose of TIMS Permits was to keep recode and monitor the situation of the trekkers and the local team and help them in time of emergency.
What are the documents required to obtain Everest permit
- Valid Passport
- Nepal Visa
- Passport Size Photo
- Permits fees in Nepali Currency
HOW TO BOOK EVEREST LUXURY LODGE TREK
The booking process of Everest Luxury Lodge Trek is simple and hassle-free with Discover Altitude Treks. Travellers are requested to select the date of their trek and fix those with one of our representatives via email or WhatsApp.
As there are limited Luxury Lodges in the Everest Region, prior reservation is a must for a safe and comfortable stay. Further, we ask for your documents, and your international flight details, and a small amount as an advance payment. The due amount can be paid upon your arrival in Kathmandu.
However, kindly note, DUE AMOUNT paid via online transfer or Card is subject to 4% bank charge. To avoid bank charges, you can make a cash payment, which is also also accepted. This simple process guarantees your booking process of Everest Luxury Lodge Trek.
Finally, we will send details about the trek and the equipment list depending on the season of your travel, and one of our representatives will be at the airport upon your arrival to welcome you in Kathmandu.
Everest Luxury Lodge Trek -12 Days Itinerary
This 2 weeks itinerary is fully customizable to suit your needs. For seniors or children, we can extend the trek with shorter daily walks, or if you are short on time, it can be 9 days with a helicopter return from Gorakshep after reaching Everest Base Camp. We design your journey around your time, pace, and preferences.
Day 1 Flight to Lukla (2,840 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m )
The first day of the trek starts with a majestic flight to Lukla. Exploring the scenic view, you will land at one of the most thrilled airports in Lukla. Refreshing with a short break and exploring the Lukla airpot, your hike commerce with some ascent and descend.
This will be a scenic village hike through the forest and farmland, passing by some stream to Phakding.
Max Altitude: 2,610m (8,562ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 1260 meters
Duration: Approx 3.5 hours
Distance: Approx. 8 km
Meals: Full Board (BLD)
Accommodation: Yeti mountain or similar one
Mode of Transportation: Flight
Day 2 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Our next destination of the trek will be Namche Bazaar. This will be comparatively long day hike but with majestic view of the landscape. Starting with moderate hike, you will make an inclined uphill hike through the forest, crossing the suspension bridge over the Budh Koshi River.
The entire hike will be in a calm environment to reach Namche Bazaar, our first long days of hike.
Max Altitude: 3,440m (11,286ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx.830 meters
Duration: Approx. 6/7 hours
Distance: Approx. 12 km
Meals: Full Board Meals
Accommodation: Yeti mountain or similar class lodge
Day 3 Acclimatization Day, Day Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880 m)
Today will be our refreshment day and also acclimatization day. Enjoying our breakfast, we will take a acclimatize hike towards Everest View Hotel (3880M), a stunning hill top to have a majestic view of the Himalayas and the Everest.
Spending some time and exploring around, we descend towards Namche Bazaar to explore one of the most popular and the highest settled Sherpa Village in the entire Khumbu Region. There are lots of activities one can do and explore around Namche Bazaar. Today, we will have our lunch in one of the Restaurant and then we will descend towards our lodge. Afternoon will be a free time and you can spend comfortable time.
Max Altitude: 3,440m (11,286ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 440 meters
Altitude Loss: Approx. 440 meters
Duration: Approx 3/4 hours
Distance: Approx. 5.5 km
Meals: Full Board Meals
Accommodation: Yeti mountain home or similar class lodge
Day 4 Trek to Tengbuche - 3,867 m (12,687 feet)
Our hike starts passing the Namche Bazaar and then some uphill climb to the ridge of the hill to take a majestic view of the Namche Bazaar and jaw-dropping range of the Himalayas on the other side with Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Thamserku etc.
With a descend hike, we make a downhill hike with scenic view towards Phunge Thenga for Lunch break. Finally, our hike continues towards uphill through the majestic pine, rhododendron, fig forest, and we will have a first view of Tengbuche.
Tengbuche is famous for the largest monastery in the entire Khumbu region and a majestic place of have the close up view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse etc. Evening we will visit the monastery and participate in the ritual ceremony.
Max Altitude: 3,867m (12,687ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 427 meters
Duration: Approx. 6/7 hours
Distance: Approx. 10.5 km
Meals: Full Board Meals
Accommodation: The Himalayan Luxury or similar class lodge
Day 5 Trek to Dingbuche (4,410 m)
With a majestic sunrise view reflection upon the Himalayas, we will enjoy our breakfast and start our hike towards Dingbuche. Our hike passes by several Buddhist chorten, mani walls and small villages to reach Pangbuche, one of the popular sherpa village and the gate-way to Ama Dablam Base Camp.
Passing by Pangbuche with scenic Himalayan view, we climb hillside and them pass over the Imja river to reach Dingbuche. Dingbuche is a small but beautiful sherpa village with majestic Himalayan vista around and farmland.
Max Altitude: 4,410m (14,468ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 542 meters
Duration: Approx. 6 hours
Distance: Approx. 11/12 km
Meals: Full Board Meals
Accommodation: Dingboche resort or similar class lodge
Day 6 Acclimatization Day, DAY HIKE to Nagtsang Hill (5000m)
This will be our second acclimatization day. We will hike towards nearby NagtsangHill (5000M) after breakfast, to make our body cope up with the high-altitude environment and prepare ourself for the upcoming Everest Base Camp altitude.
Nagtsang hill is a popular day hike destination for acclimatization and also a hill point to have a majestic closeup view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu and other Himalayan peak. Finally, we descend back to Dingbuche and after Lunch, enjoy free time or explore the local sherpa village, farmland and observe their day-to-day activities.
Max Altitude: 4,410m (14,468ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 590 meters
Duration: Approx 3 hours
Distance: Approx. 4 km
Meals: Full Board Meals
Accommodation: Dingboche resort or similar class lodge
Day 7 Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m)
Final climb of the Everest Base Camp Trek starts from Dingbuche to Lobuche. Trek will start after breakfast with an inclined hike through the stone step towards Thukla. The trail then drops down towards the moraine of Khumbu Glacier.
With scenic view of different Himalayas and Mount Nuptse just ahead, we descend through the Yax pasture to reach Lobuche
Max Altitude: 4,910m (16,108ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 500 meters
Duration: Approx. 6 hours
Distance: Approx 8/8.5 km
Meals: Full Board Meals
Accommodation: New EBC lodge or similar class
Day 8 Trek to Gorakshep (5,140 m) and DAY TOUR to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
The most awaited day of our trek starts after our breakfast. We will trek, passing Lobuche, moraine of Khunbu Glacier and mountain walls with scenic Himalayan views around to reach Gorakshep, the last overnight came of the Everest Base Camp.
After Lunch and dropping our bag at one of our tea houses, we carry a day bag with a bottle of water and our hike continues towards EVEREST BASE CAMP. We hike through rocky trail, moraine and streams. Passing by moraine of Khumbu Glacier, and stone memorials built in memory of climbers, we will step at the base comp of Mount Everest with stunning views of Himalayas around.
Finally, enjoying our final day, we hike back to Gorakshep via the same trail to spend our last overnight at such a highest point.
Max Altitude: 5,140m (16,863ft)
Altitude Gain: Approx. 454 meters
Altitude Loss: Approx. 224 meters
Duration: Approx. 8 hours
Distance: Approx. 11.5 km
Meals: Full Board Meals
Accommodation: Himalayan Lodge or simalr class
Day 9 Moring Hike to Kalapatthar (5,545 m) and Trek down to Pheriche - 4,371 m (14,340 feet)
Today we are all set to descend towards Lukla in 3 days. We will have an option to hike KALAPATAR (5545M) early in the morning for the first sunrise view upon the Himalayas and its reflection on the snow-crapped mountain.
We descend towards Gorakshep and then have a breakfast and follow the trail towards Pheriche via Lobuche.
(NOTE: Trekkers who wants to avoid the same trail descend to Lukla will have an option to take a Helicopter back to Kathmandu on the same day)
Max Altitude: 4,371m (14,340ft)
Altitude Loss: Approx. 769 meters
Duration: Approx 7 hours
Distance: Approx. 11.5 km
Meals: Full Board Meals
Accommodation: Hotel Edelweiss or a similar class
Day 10 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Our hike will be downhill, passing by the same trail towards Namche Bazaar. Crossing the Pangboche, Deboche and Tengboche popular villages. Finally, we will take a descend through the forest to reach Namche Bazaar.
Max Altitude: 3,440m (11,286ft)
Altitude Loss: Approx. 931 meters
Duration: Approx. 7 hours
Distance: Approx 19 km
Meals: Full Board Meals
Accommodation: Mountain Lodges of Nepal or a similar class
Day 11 Trek to Lukla (2,840 m)
Last day of our hike begins after breakfast. We will take a long descend towards Lukla, passing by the Budh Koshi River, suspension bridges and dense forest. As we descend, we will enter into lush green vegetation and finally we will be at Lukla by afternoon.
Evening will be a farewell get together with our team, sharing our experience thanking our entire team for their 12-days support and making your dream of reaching the base camp of MOUNT EVEREST, a grand success.
Max Altitude: 2,840m (9,317ft)
Altitude Loss: Approx. 600 meters
Duration: Approx. 7 hours
Distance: Approx. 19 km
Meals: Full Board Meals
Accommodation: Mountain Lodges of Nepal or a similar class
Day 12 Flight to Kathmandu (1,350m)
Last day, after breakfast, we will take a short flight to Kathmandu as per our schedule and upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be escorted by our team towards hotel. We will refresh ourself and make a last shopping before our final internation flight.
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Altitude Loss: Approx. 1490 meters
Duration: Approx. 45 minutes
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Aloft by Marriott or similar class
Mode of Transportation: Flight (Lukla-Ktm)
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Cost Details for the Everest Luxury Lodge Trek -12 Days
Includes
- Private airport transfers in Kathmandu for arrival and departure.
- Round-trip domestic flights between Kathmandu and Lukla.
- 11 nights of twin-sharing accommodation in mountain lodges and teahouses along the Everest Base Camp route, including Mountain Lodges of Nepal, The Himalayan Luxury Lodge, or similar properties. Attached bathrooms, hot showers, and heated blankets are available at luxury lodges. Accommodation in Lobuche and Gorakshep is basic.
- Full-board meals during the trek: 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 11 dinners, with one tea or coffee included per meal.
- Experienced, English-speaking senior trekking guide from our professional team.
- Dedicated porter service (1 porter for every 2 trekkers).
- All required trekking permits and local government fees.
- Comprehensive first-aid kit, pulse oximeter, and emergency oxygen support.
- Duffel bag for the trek, carried by your porter.
- Wi-Fi access at lodges where available.
- Daily charging facilities for mobile phones and electronic devices, where available.
- Cultural experiences and monastery visits along the trail.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
- Personalized itinerary planning and assistance throughout the journey.
- Discover Altitude Treks signature trekking cap
- Trek achievement certificate
- All administrative expenses, government taxes, and applicable service charges.
Excludes
- International airfare to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fees
- Helicopter flights (Kathmandu-Lukla/ Lukla to Kathmandu)
- Gorakshep to Kathmandu helicopter
- Travel insurance (must include high-altitude evacuation coverage)
- Personal expenses (laundry, bar bills, extra snacks, etc.)
- Alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, and beverages beyond those included with meals.
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for guides, porters, and support staff
- Optional luxury services, including spa treatments, drone etc services
- Extra nights in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or flight delays
- Costs arising from unforeseen circumstances (weather delays, flight cancellations, natural disasters, political unrest, etc.)
Add-ons
Elevate your Everest trekking experience with luxury hotel stays, helicopter transfers, horseback riding, extra porter support, wildlife safaris, and an unforgettable Bhutan extension, tailored to your comfort and preferences.
Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu
US$750
per night
Helicopter to Lukla from Kathmandu
US$600
per person
Horseback Riding
US$150
per person / per day
Extra Porter
US$360
per porter
Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu
US$1500
per person
Luxury Chitwan Wildlife Safari
US$350
per person
Bhutan Holiday – 5 Nights, 6 Days
US$3250
per person
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Start HereEquipment List
Along with physical, mental, and document preparation, you also have to pay attention to trekking gear and essentials you pack for the journey. Carrying the right gear is important for a safe and pleasant trekking experience.
We have shared everything you will need for the Everest Base Camp trek below. If your itinerary includes city tours, definitely pack a few pairs of casual clothes along with comfortable hiking shoes.
Similarly, swimsuits and gym wear are a couple of other things that you can pack just in case you get a chance to use a swimming pool, hot spring, or gym in your hotels.
Additional items for winter trekking
December to February is the coldest time of the year in the Himalayas. In most trekking regions, upper routes see heavy snowfall. The temperature drops significantly. To trek comfortably in winter, you have to add the following things to your trekking kit:
- Heavier/warm thermal base-layer top (1)
- Thermal base-layer bottom (1–2)
- Extra fleece/warm mid-layer (1)
- Insulated/down trekking pants (1 pair)
- Heavyweight/waterproof winter gloves or mittens (1 pair)
- Glove liners (1 pair)
- Balaclava (1)
- Neck warmer (1)
- Gaiters (1 pair)
- Microspikes/traction cleats (1 pair, depending on route and conditions)
- Hand warmers (1–2 packs)
- Foot warmers (1–2 packs, optional)
- Hot-water bottle (1)
- Warmer-rated sleeping bag (1, if your existing bag is insufficient for the cold weather)
- Sleeping mat with suitable insulation (1, for camping treks)
- Ski/snow goggles (1, for snowy/high-altitude routes)
- Extra batteries/power bank protection for cold conditions (as needed)
- Warm pajamas (1-2 pairs, optional)
- Extra moisturizer (the dry air can cause cracked skin)
Additional items for summer/monsoon trekking
June to August is the summer/monsoon period in Nepal. Heavy rainfall usually starts around mid-July and can last till late August. In September, there is occasional rainfall till the second/third week of the month.
To trek during the rainy season, you need extra gear to protect yourself and your stuff from getting wet. You'll also need rain gear to walk safely on muddy/slippery trails.
- Lightweight rain poncho (1)
- Rain pants (1 pair)
- Waterproof backpack liner (1)
- Extra dry bags (1–2)
- Waterproof phone pouch (1)
- Quick-drying extra T-shirt (1–2)
- Extra quick-drying trekking socks (3-4 pairs)
- Gaiters (1 pair)
- Anti-leech socks (2-3 pairs, for routes where leeches are common)
- Small umbrella (1, optional)
- Laundry soap/sheets (1 small pack)
- Lightweight clothesline (1)
- Extra zip-lock/waterproof bags (several)
- Small microfiber cloth for drying wet gear (1)]
- Anti-fungal foot powder (optional)
Helpful packing tips for the trek in Nepal
Smart, accurate packing is important for the trek. We have already shared all the things that you will need while trekking in Nepal. Below, we have shared packing tips that will make a huge difference to your trek experience:
➤ Buying and renting trekking gear in Kathmandu: Kathmandu is where the majority of travelers arrive for trekking in Nepal. In Kathmandu, you can find all trekking essentials at the best rate and best quality. Rental service is also available for trekking gear. You can get sleeping bags, daypacks, trekking poles, down jackets, and many more at a very reasonable price.
➤ Pack according to your trek: A short, comparatively low-altitude trek requires fewer things than advanced, high-altitude treks. So, tweak your gear kit depending on the trek route you have picked. We will help you with it.
➤ Layer clothes: In the mountains, wear clothes in layers, starting from a comfortable base layer, fleece, down jacket, and windproof outer layer. By layering clothes, you can adjust as per changing mountain temperatures.
➤ Broken-in trekking shoes: You do not understand how big a difference there is between a brand-new pair of trekking shoes and already broken-in trekking shoes. Please make sure you are already used to your trekking boots. Buy them early and wear them before the trek begins.
➤ Keep your luggage light: Do not pack unnecessary things. You have a 9 kg weight limit for the duffel bag and 5 kg for the daypack. So, definitely choose everything carefully. At the same time, pack a couple of extra pairs of socks, t-shirts, and undergarments.
➤ Keep your essentials in your daypack: The daypack is carried by the trekkers. Pack your documents, money, water bottle, snacks, SPF, first aid kit, camera, sunglasses, and other things that you may need while walking in the daypack.
➤ Take sun protection seriously: The higher you ascend, the stronger the sun's rays will become. If you want to avoid tanning and sunburns, we recommend using good SPF and reapplying it throughout the day on all exposed body parts.
➤ Dry skin: The higher you ascend, the colder and drier the climate gets. Your skin will suffer. So, get a nice moisturizer and use it regularly.
➤ Keep electronics protected: Keep your phones, camera, spare batteries, cables, chargers, etc, in a waterproof pouch.
➤ Toiletries: Pack travel-size toiletries including basics like toilet paper, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, shampoo, etc. It is best not to rely on the houses for these things.
➤ Keep some emergency funds aside: You never know what additional expenses you may come across. So, make sure to have some additional funds for emergencies.
➤ Use packing cubes: To organize your duffel bags and daypacks, use packing cubes. It will be easier to pack and find things.
➤ Daypack: Make sure your daypack has a nice waist support band.
General
- Sunglasses (Category 3 or 4 UV protection)
- Lip balm with SPF
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ (carry ample sunscreen and reapply on every exposed body part to avoid tanning and sunburns) (Spray SPF is great for reapplication)
- Insect repellent
- Smartphone
- Camera
- Extra camera battery
- Memory cards
- Power bank (20,000–30,000 mAh recommended)
- Charging cables
- Universal travel adapter
- Electrolytes
Upper Body Layers
- Comfortable underwear (6-8 pairs, depending on your trek itinerary)
- Short-sleeved shirts/t-shirts (3-4 pairs)
- Long-sleeve shirts (2-3)
- Thermal layer/fleece (merino wool or synthetic) (1-2 pairs)
- Down jacket (1)
- Windproof/waterproof jacket and pants (1)
- Comfortable casual wear for city (1-2 sets)
Lower Body Layers
- Trekking pants (2-3 pairs)
- Synthetic insulated pants (1-2 pairs)
- Lightweight hiking shorts (2 pairs)
- Comfortable pants for lounging (1-2 pairs)
Footwear & Accessories
- Trekking socks (4-5 pairs)
- Thick wool socks (2-3 pairs)
- Trekking boots (good ankle support and well broken-in)
- Camp shoes (Crocs, slippers, or lightweight sneakers)
- Duffel bag (60-80L waterproof duffel)
- Daypack (25-35L, comfortable waist belt, and rain cover)
- Dry bags (to store sleeping gear, electronics, used clothes, etc)
- Sleeping bag (As per season)
- Sleeping bag liner
- Inflatable pillow (optional)
- Eye mask
- Ear plugs
- Trekking poles (highly recommended)
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Water bottles (2 x 1 liter)
- Insulated bottle cover
- Hydration bladder (highly recommended)
- Water purification tablets or a portable water filter
Head & Sun Protection
- Warm beanie (2 pairs - separate walking and sleeping beanie)
- Sun hat or wide-brim hat (1)
- Buff or neck gaiter (1-2)
- Balaclava (winter recommended)
Personal & Medical Kits
- Thermometer
- Eye drops
- Pain relievers
- Anti-diarrheal medication
- Motion sickness tablets
- Cold and flu medicine
- Oral rehydration salts (ORS)
- Bandages
- Antiseptic cream
- Blister pads
- Altitude sickness medication (consult your doctor)
- Medical tape
- Gauze
- Tweezers
- Small scissors
- Personal prescription medicines
Travel Documents
- Passport (valid for at least six months)
- Passport-size photographs (2–4 copies)
- Nepal tourist visa (for international travelers)
- International flight tickets
- Travel insurance documents
- Emergency contact information
- Photocopies of the passport and visa
- Digital copies of important documents stored securely on your phone or cloud storage
- Nepalese Rupees in small denominations
- Credit/debit cards
- Necessary permits to enter tourist sites (arranged by the Company)
Miscellaneous
- Garbage Bag
- Snacks (energy bar, trail mix, chocolate, nuts, dried fruits, protein bars, electrolyte tablets, instant coffee/tea bags, instant noodles, cookies, etc)
- Headphones
- Solar charger (optional)
- Compression socks (highly recommended)
- Lightweight blanket
- Travel mug
- Emergency whistle
- Binoculars (optional)
- Travel pillow
- Kindle or book
- Journal and pen
- Playing cards
- Spare shoelaces
- Safety pins
Useful Information
Luxury Lodge Everest Trek Difficulty
The 12 Days Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest is moderately challenging due to its high altitude, where one will have to reach the highest point at Everest Base Camp (5364M), however, this hike will start from LUKLA (2,840M), helping ourself acclimatize with the altitude and the environment.
Despite the Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest offers comfortable tea house and lodges throughout the trek, the trail all the way to the Base Camp of Mount Everest still remains a physically demanding hike. This is due to its high elevation, distance to be covered and challenging terrain.
The trek of Luxury Lodge Everest follows the regular day to day itinerary which is very common and mainly every trekker does. However, for senior citizen with first time trekking experience at such an altitude, a comfortable Everest Base Camp Trek for Senior is highly recommended.
Trekkers usually walk 5-7 hours per day covering a distance of 9-13 KM every day and this includes frequent breaks and lunch break on the way. Overall, starting at 8/9 AM every day, one will reach the targeted destination at around 2/3 PM. This allows sufficient time for trekkers to rest at the luxury lodge and also to explore around.
The Luxury Lodge of the Everest trek offers, the most comfortable rooms, warm bed, cozy dinning room, heated blankets, attach bathroom and above all, the mountain facing rooms. This additional added service of the lodge will help trekkers to spend comfortable night and recover from the long day hike and rejuvenate for the next day hike with hot shower.
How will the accommodation be during the Everest Luxury Lodge Trek
The 12 Days Everest Luxury Lodge Trek offers the best accommodation throughout your stay in Nepal. This Luxury Lodge to Everest Trek, offers 3 nights in Kathmandu with one of the finest 5-star hotel.
Further, during the trek, you will receive the best available luxury accommodation of the Himalayan style depending upon the local and the altitude. Lodges in the mountain will be carefully selected and prior bookings will be made to guarantee your comfortable stay.
Luxury Lodges Everest Trek Program will have cozy rooms with attach bathroom, heated blankets, warm beds, mountain facing rooms, heated dining halls, hot shower and spacious area.
Accommodation in the mountain basically will be in a twin-shared room, with two separate bed to accommodate 2 trekkers in a room and rest of the individual comfort will be provided separately. However, for single trekkers, a singe room can be provided with an additional charge but on the availability.
Final say, every trekker must note that the standard of Luxury Lodges during the Everest Base Camp Trek varies as per the altitude and the last night at Gorakshep (5140M) will be luxury of Gorakshap but similar standard to the lower altitude. This is in comparison to the rooms and the attach bathroom facilities, due to its high elevation. However, comfort of individual will be available and will meet.
Meals During the Everest Luxury Lodge Trek
The Everest Luxury Lodge Treks is best when it comes to meals and accommodation. This trip offers cozy 5-star hotel in Kathmandu on BB Basis with varied selection of breakfast set from continental, Asian, local cuisines etc.
Further during the Everest Trek, you will have full board 3 set of meals, and these includes Breakfast with tea/coffee, lunch and dinner. Trekkers will have an option to select food from the menu of the Luxury lodge. However, during the peak season, you will also have an option of buffet with multiple option to select.
Food during the Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest will be delicious cuisine varying from continental, Indian, Italian, Chinese, Tibetan, Nepali and local dishes. Those are prepared by professional chef and food always remains fresh and hygienic. Meals are mainly prepared as per the requirements of the high-altitude nutrition needs and remains always fresh, promoting the local vegetables as per availability and season and also cooked only when order is made.
Internet, telicommunication and online payment during the trek
Internet and Mobile Phone Network are available during the Everest Luxury Lodge Trek but is inconsistent and depends upon the weather conditions mostly. It is highly recommended to go with a local sim card which is widely available (NCEEL and NTC) in Kathmandu city. Trekkers will only need a passport size photo and Passport Copy to obtain any of this sim card.
Sim card will have data pack and can be used to communicate with friends and family members back home during the hike. Some of the Luxury Lodges will have WIFI available but mostly in the dinning halls and are not very consistent due to high altitude and weather conditions.
Further, a separate Everest Link Network works actively in the Everest Region only and this card can be obtained during your trek on daily and multi day option with an additional charge. This will help you to communicate even during the hike.
Regarding transaction of cash for personal uses in the Everest, trekkers will have an option of ATM in Lukla and Namche Bazaar only, however, sometime the service of ATM might be affected when server is not proper in the mountain. Further, Online payment also remains the same and are mostly possible when internet is in proper service at the lodge’s/tea houses. So, it is highly recommended to carry cash in local currency to meet your personal expenses during the trek.
Travel Insurance during the Luxury Lodge to Loddge Everest Trek
Travel Insurance is not a mandatory document to get permission for the Everest Luxury Lodge Trek. However, this is highly recommended to cover any unpredictable financial condition that may come.
Trekkers will have multiple option to buy Travel insurance for Everest Base Camp Trek and this varies from county to country. However, one need to be very precise while selecting the insurance and meet the altitude coverage.
During the Everest Trek, your highest altitude will be the Base Camp of Mount Everest (5364M) and one need to specifically mention this or buy the policy that covers the altitude up to at least 5364 meters.
Further, one need to included the emergency helicopter evacuation from the mountain in times of emergency because this is the only ultimate way to descend from the Everest region when situation becomes serious.
Medical treatment, hospital bills etc. must also be included in the policy of the insurance. This will help one of extra financial burden if any unforeseen serious situation arises.
How is medical emergency handled during the luxury lodge Everest Trek
The Everest Luxury Lodge Trek is definitely a challenging trek to the altitude of 5364 Meters which is in itself the Base Camp of Mount Everest. However, the best part here is that, trekkers don’t spend a night at the Base Camp. Instead, they spend a night at the only village at GORAKSHPE (5,140 M) and from there they make a day tour to Base Camp of Mount Everest (5364M). This day tour helps in acclimatization.
However, sometimes trekkers might fell altitude related issue which is poor breathing condition due to thin layer of oxygen, serious headache and loss of appetite at such an altitude. To check this, our team always carry oximeter to make sure your level of oxygen in high and other issues are mild.
In case if any medical emergency occurs, then till DINGBOCHE there will be proper Medical-center where doctors are equipped with medical appliances. However, above Dingbuche, the only possible option is to descend at the lower altitude and/or use supplement oxygen which are available at all our Luxury Lodges and this will cost extra.
Difference between Everest luxury lodge trek and regular tea house trek
The main difference between Luxury Lodge Everest Trek and Regular Tea House Trek is the individual comfort one will experience, diverse food experience and the accommodation one will spend during night. Rest, like trail, route, views, side-trip remains the same.
What is the additional possibility to add-ones in luxury lodge Everest trek
The best part of add-ons option for Luxury Lodge Everest Base Camp Trek is to make the entire trek a Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. This will benefits trekkers in multiple ways.
Flight
Lukla is the only gate-way to the Everest Base Camp and also the entire Everest Region. The shortest and easiest way to reach Lukla is to take a flight via Kathmandu and take a flight back to Kathmandu via Lukla. This route shortens the trek and is also the shortest trek route to complete Everest Base Camp Trek.
However, during the peak trekking season, mainly (March/April/May and September/October/November) this flight route to Lukla is often disrupted and diverted towards Manathali/Ramechap airport.
Due to huge air traffic in the Kathmandu airport, Lukla flight (Both-ways) is diverted towards Manthali/Ramechap airport. In this case, trekkers have to drive from Kathmandu to Manthali/Ramechap, which is 5 hours and this has to be made at midnight to reach there early in the morning.
Thus, to avoid this long mid-night drive, trekkers can take an alternative option of flying to Lukla from Kathmandu directly via Helicopter with additional cost. This will save time and also the midnight long distance drive.
However, some flights are directly operated from/to Kathmandu and this need to be booked months before. So, early booking of Luxury Lodge Everest Trek will benefits trekkers to reserve this option of direct flight.
Helicopter Return from Gorakshep
Luxury Lodge Everest Base Camp Trek with the option of Helicopter Return to Kathmandu is one of the highly recommended and comfortable Everest Trek. This add-on’s option help trekkers to fly back from Gorakshep directly to Kathmandu on the same day after Everest Base Camp Hike and also experiencing the Kalapatthar morning hike.
This will be time saving trek, cutting the additional same way descend back to Lukla. Thus, this will be the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with luxury lodges and helicopter option the the one-way or the both.
Facts to know about Lukla flight
Lukla is one of the only gate-way to the entire Everest Region. Trekkers, planning to make their hike to any part of the Everest Region will need to step at Lukla via a short flight from Kathmandu, unless, you extend couple of days and follow the off-road drive to Lukla from Kathmandu to a point where the jeep goes and then a short hike. This road is seasonal and during the rainy days or monsoon, driving all the way will not be possible.
The only airport of the Everest Region i.e LUKLA is a small airport and twin otter with 18/20 trekkers make in one flight. However, as the airport lies at an elevation of 2840 meters, weather plays a vital role for flight operation due to landscape, hills around and mostly the visibility.
Moreover, during the Peak Trekking and Expedition Season (March-May and September-November), Lukla flights are diverted towards Manthali airport, which is also know as Ramechhap airport. The entire process and months for this flight diversion is determined by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
This goes looking at the schedule international flight at KATHMANDU AIRPORT. If the volume of international and domestic flight gets more then Lukla flights are diverted earlier and if less then later. So, trekkers need to be flexible with this to drive to/from Kathmandu /Manthali.
Everyday, at midnight from Kathmandu, you take a drive towards Manthali airport which is somewhat 5 hours drive. This drive will take you directly to Manthail airport in the morning and you will take a short flight as per your schedule.
Further, after the trek, the route follows the same. However, after the trek, you will take a flight from Lukla to Manthali after breakfast and then a drive towards Kathmandu.
Now, if any of the trekkers wants to avoid this long drive then the option is to take a helicopter ride from Kathmandu (itself) with some additional cost or book the trek earlier. However, weather related risk factor to Lukla always remains.
