Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

Overview of Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days

The Everest Base Camp trek in northeastern Nepal is the ultimate adventure for every ambitious mountain hiker. However, often, the thought of rudimentary settings makes them abandon their plan. If so, Morning Star Treks would like to present to you its two-week-long Luxury Everest Base Camp trek.

Our Mt. Everest Base Camp trek is a combination of multi-day hike with the comfort of high-quality accommodations and services, not just in Kathmandu but all along the route to the 5364 m high Everest Base Camp.

Enjoy gourmet meals, spa treatments, exceptional services, and all the comforts you desire under the shade of the world’s highest mountain. Additionally, our luxury Everest Base Camp trek is a very cost-effective option with not much of a price difference from the standard Everest Base Camp trek 14 days trip.

If you prefer a trip with a bit of style, then our Everest Base Camp trek 14 days trip is the one you are searching for.

The Everest Base Camp, beneath the 8848 m shadow of Everest, lies in the northeastern area of Nepal in the Khumbu Valley inside the glorious Sagarmatha National Park.

For a journey to this breathtakingly legendary route, our luxury Everest Base Camp trek will take you from colorful Kathmandu straight through the green heart of Khumbu to Lukla.

Along the way, you will encounter ancient Nepali typical suspension bridges, fragrant rhododendron and juniper forests, and charming villages where time somehow seems to have frozen.

You will also take a break at Namche and Dingboche, where you will be captivated by the elegance of Everest View Hotel and the tranquil adventure over the unexpected Nagarjung Hill.

You will finish in Everest Base Camp and then Kala Patthar (5644 m) with goose-bump views of Everest, Lingtren, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Thamserku, Nuptse, Khumbutse, and Lobuche.

Against these breathtaking views of a rugged backdrop of eternal ice, you will also come to know the Sherpa people, the Himalayan natives who make every Himalayan Summit dream a reality.

Their Tibetan Buddhist chorten, monasteries, and prayer flags will always keep inspiring you, while a new landscape will unfold around every bend of our luxury Everest base Camp trek.

Any fit hikers can complete our luxury Everest Base Camp trek in its entire route with ease in 14 days. However, it will be particularly busy in the very delicate seasons of spring and autumn.

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Trip Highlights

A timeless route to the Everest Base Camp
A cool, pure atmosphere of the eternal Himalayas of eastern Nepal
A milestone moment in front of the Khumbu Icefall at Everest Base Camp
Gaze at the monstrous figure of Everest at Kala Patthar
Buddhist beliefs and customs of Tibetan Sherpas
Extra adventures at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche
Gripping flights over the iconic Himalayas to Lukla

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Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival and Hotel Transfer

Welcome to the grandest capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, situated at 1350 m. At TIA, you will be met by a Morning Star Treks representative for your transfer to the luxurious five-star hotel located in the calm, charming prime location of the capital.

Later in the day, you will receive a small introduction about our Everest Base Camp trek 14 days journey. Then our guide will also check your personal gear so you can make any last-minute purchases you like.

Kindly understand, we may have to depart for Ramechhap today at around 1 or 2 AM so we can catch a very early morning Lukla flight from its Manthali Airport. This usually occurs when TIA is overloaded during the high mountaineering seasons of autumn and spring.

The Ramechhap town is approximately 4 hour drive from Kathmandu, for which Morning Star Treks will offer you its private 4 by 4 transfer service.

Activity: Half an hour drive

Max. Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft. (Kathmandu)

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 02: Fly towards Lukla (2860 m) from Kathmandu or Ramechhap and trek to Phakding

Enjoy the gripping morning flight to Lukla when you can see the magnificent outlooks of Langtang, Kanchenjunga, Everest, and Makalu. Once landed, Kongde Ri and our crew will be met, after which luggage distribution will take place.

Now, we will begin the first part of our luxury Everest Base Camp trek, walking mostly downhill towards Phakding. The stone path beside the white currets of Dudh Koshi will carry us forward through Chheplung, Chaurikharka, Thadokoshi, and Ghat to Phakding, where the freshening atmosphere of our high-end lodge welcomes us.

Activity: 20 to 30 minutes flight and 3 to 4 hours trek

Max. Altitude: 2,610m/8,563ft. (Phakding)

Accommodation: Lodge

Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

After our first Himalayan bed and breakfast, we will continue our Mt. Everest base camp trek along the gradually uplifting trail that passes through Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, and Chumoa to Monjo.

Monjo marks our official entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park, where we will register and then continue down towards the Dudh Koshi River.

The path will again uplift us slowly towards Jorsalle, after which we will navigate across the iconic Hilary Suspension Bridge, watching Mount Taboche in the distance.

Surprisingly, the trail now becomes steeper as we climb along the forestry slope of Top Danda (3140 m) and then Namche Bazaar. Enjoy the luxury atmosphere and settings of Namche and Everest.

Activity: 5 to 6 hours trek

Max. Altitude: 3,440m/11,286ft. (Namche Bazaar)

Accommodation: Lodge

Day 04: Acclimatization and exploration of Namche

We will stay for an extra night at Namche so we can properly prevent altitude sickness, which can be a hazard on our luxury Everest base camp trek.

At Namche, we can see the memorial of Tenzing Norgay and then walk up the slope towards Everest View Hotel (3880 m) to see the Kangtega, Thamserku, Kongde Ri, Everest, Ama Dablam, and Samdur warming up under the bright day sun.

We can then wander and look around in the Namche market and buy some local products and souvenirs.

Max. Altitude: 3,440m/11,286ft. (Namche Bazaar)

Accommodation: Lodge

Day 05: Trek from Namche to Tengboche

Now that we have been adjusted to the altitude, we will have a comfortable trek to Tengboche today. This section of the Everest Base Camp trek 14 days trip is very gorgeous and calming with the adorable spectacle of Everest. Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse.

The constantly uplifting trail will pass through Kyanjuma and lead us towards an air-suspended bridge. The path across will again rise steeply upward towards 3250 m Phungi Thenga.

After approximately 2 hours ascension, and the mist at Tengboche Monastery welcomes us. If permissible, we will also watch and be a part of the ritual ceremony of the monk at the monastery.

Activity: 5 to 6 hours trek

Max. Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft. (Tengboche)

Accommodation: Lodge

Day 06: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

We will leave very early from Tengboche and walk gradually uphill under the shade of high mountains. A one-hour ascent will walk us through Deboche, after which we will cross one more hanging bridge over Imja Khola.

The elevated trail will carry us on for about an hour until we are at the slightly desert village of Upper Pangboche (3900 m). A tiny yet gorgeous monastery here is worth a glance, that had the history of keeping a Yeti Skull.

A pleasant advancing trail will meander through Orsho, Shomare, and Tsuro Wog before we arrive at the coziness of Dingboche resort.

Activity: 5 to 6 hours trek

Max. Altitude: 4,410m/14,469ft. (Dingboche)

Accommodation: Resort

Day 07: Rest in Dingboche

Just like in Namche Bazaar, we will stay for an extra night in Dingboche for further adaptation to the new elevation above 4000 m.

We will engage in a short ascent towards 5050 m Nangkartshang Hill, aka Nagarjung Hill, for an extensive photoshoot with Makalu, Lobuche, Thamserku, Baruntese, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Island, Cholatse, and Nirukhang.

Max. Altitude: 4,410m/14,469ft. (Dingboche)

Accommodation: Resort

Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

We will set off early from Dingboche to Lobuche at first on a flat stone trail and high meadow towards Dusa. We will then keep ascending slowly for an hour or so to Dughla, where we will stay for lunch.

After this point, our climb to the climbers’ memorial of Dugh La Pass/Chukpi Lhara Pass (4830 m) will begin. Once at the top, we will hang our prayer flag in their memory, then start marching along the beautiful yet very cold Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche.

Activity: 5 to 6 hours trek

Max. Altitude: 4,950m/16,240ft. (Lobuche)

Accommodation: Tea House

Day 09: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m) and back to Gorakshep

Starting extra early today, we aim to reach Gorakshep and explore the Everest Base Camp, the prime target of our luxury Everest Base Camp trek.

At first, the path will be quite flat but rocky, which soon turns challenging as it climbs along the Khumbu Glacier towards Lobuche Pass (Thangma Riju). The boulder-ridden trail will keep rising till we are at Gorakshep, the final highest lodge settlement of the Everest base Camp trek 14 days trip.

After lunch, Everest Base Camp will be our goal to see, for which the left trail from Gorakshep, along the sandy terrain, will climb us up for around 2 to 3 hours.

The Everest Base Camp appears like a tiny, colorful village hiding Everest from our plain sight. However, Khumbu Icefall will be right before our sight with enormous Pumori, Khumbutse, Nuptse, and Lhotse right behind.

We will now get back to our Gorakshep lodge for the adventure that awaits us the next morning.

Activity: 6 to 7 hours trek

Max. Altitude: 5,160m/16,929ft. (Gorakshep)

Accommodation: Tea House

Day 10: Ascent Kala Patthar (5644 m) and trek back to Pheriche

Taking the luxury Everest Base Camp trek and not ascending the black rocks of Kala Patthar will be like a crime. So starting very early, before the sun emerges, we will engage in slightly demanding but not technical climbing of Kala Patthar for around 1 to 2 hours.

Seeing the Ama Dablam, Khumbutse, Nuptse, Lingtren, Pumori, Thamserku, and Lobuche alongside Everest and Lhotse turning orange will feel like the greatest accomplishment.

Heading back to our lodge in Gorakshep for a warm meal, we will now make quite a long descent through Lobuche and Dughla to Pheriche.

Activity: 5 to 6 hours trek

Max. Altitude: 4,200m/13,780ft. (Pheriche)

Accommodation: Tea House

Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

The very route that takes us through Shomare, Pangboche, Deboche, Tengboche, Phungi Thanga, Sanasa, and Kyanjuma Villages will guide our return to Namche today.

Activity: 6 to 7 hours trek

Max. Altitude: 3,440m/11,286ft. (Namche Bazaar)

Accommodation: Lodge

Day 12: Trek from Namche to Lukla

Today, we will walk back towards Lukla through the yak and mule trail of Jorsale, Monjo, and Phakding. We will then celebrate our evening with our team with delicious pizza and Khumbu Beer.

A great adventure with luxury, which is highly recommended for anyone who loves hiking.

Activity: 5 to 6 hours trek

Max. Altitude: 2,860m/9,383ft. (Lukla)

Accommodation: Lodge

Day 13: Fly back to Ramechhap or Kathmandu

Our luxury Everest Base Camp trek has reached its end today. One last glance at the large Himalayas, and we are off towards Ramechhap or Kathmandu.

If landing at Ramechhap occurs, Morning Star Treks will have your private transfer ready to journey you back to your luxury accommodation in Kathmandu.

Max. Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft. (Kathmandu)

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 14: Departure

A personal transfer by Morning Star Treks will see you off at the Departure Gate of TIA.

If our standard itinerary doesn't fully meet your needs, we are happy to tailor it to your specific preferences and requirements.

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Includes and Excludes

What’s Included?

Airport transfers in Kathmandu, including pickup on arrival and drop-off on departure
Round-trip domestic flights between Kathmandu/Ramechhap and Lukla
5-star or boutique hotel stay in Kathmandu before and after the trek
Luxury lodge accommodations in the Everest region
Breakfast in Kathmandu hotel, and three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) each day during the trek
Professional, English-speaking trekking guide and required porters
Trekking guide salary, insurance, meals, accommodation, equipment, transportation, etc.
Seasonal fresh fruit during the trek
All necessary trekking permits and national park entry fees
Basic medical kit and safety equipment during the trek
Sleeping bag, down Jacket, walking poles, duffel bags (you have to return after the trek)
Certificate of achievement at the end of the journey
Government taxes and agency service charges

What is not Included?

International flights to and from Nepal
Nepal entry visa fees upon arrival
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Personal expenses such as drinks, snacks, hot showers, Wi-Fi, and device charging
Travel insurance that covers medical emergencies and helicopter evacuation
Tips for guides, porters, and drivers
Extra hotel nights caused by flight delays, early arrival, or late departure
Personal Travel insurance and emergency rescue evacuation
Extra cost caused by natural or political disturbances beyond our control

Route Map & Altitude Chart

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Trip Information of Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days

Weather and Best Season

Most travelers coming to Nepal for the luxury Everest Base Camp trek like to hike in the climbing seasons of spring (March to May) and autumn (September to December).

Around the end of March, the rhododendrons, the representative national flower of the Nepal forest, will be in bloom. In the Sagarmatha National Park lower zone, you will be able to enjoy the magnificent sea of many wildflowers.

And if you want to see more mountains, then autumn will be the perfect time when you will also have a great chance of spotting the glorious wildlife of the Everest Park.

June to August will not only be hot but also the rainiest, while December to February days will drop the temperature below zero.

Difficulty

Our Everest Base Camp trek 14 days journey, is a level II moderately demanding hiking adventure in the very heart of Everest that doesn’t ask you to be a professional trekker.

The overall walking route back and forth to Everest Base Camp is 130 km, not technical and excessively strenuous, made more comfortable with the presence of high-end lodges up to Dingboche.

The only frequent concern is altitude sickness, but with the placement of the right number of rest days at the right time will make the luxury Everest Base Camp trek accessible to all hiking lovers.

Thus, if you are an average backpacker or globetrotter, our luxury Everest base camp trek will be a perfect fit.

Altitude Sickness/Acute Mountain Sickness/AMS

One big challenge of our Mt. Everest base camp trek is the altitude. The higher you go, the harder it gets, ultimately feeling its effect in physical form, which doesn’t depend on how fit you are.

After crossing the altitude of Namche, you will be continuously exposed to the high Himalayan weather, which contains low oxygen levels. As the body starts to adapt, nausea, headaches, drowsiness, and sleep trouble can be felt.

To minimize the toll of altitude, we have deliberately placed rest days at Namche and Dingboche with the acclimating treks to higher elevations. To further the chances of quick acclimatization, Diamox can be taken from Kathmandu onwards.

For quick relief and prevention, we urge you to give importance to your water intake per day and your pace, of course, which should be gentle.

Preparation and Fitness

You don’t have to be a professional hiker or super fit to get on with our luxury Everest base camp trek. The trail is pretty simple, and you usually walk less than 12 km a day.

You will often spend around six hours on the trail with a light daypack. So your fitness should be able to handle this distance and duration, and you are good to go for our Everest base camp trek 14 days trip.

Still, being fitter means more energy and less tiredness, so we suggest you run a few times a week, bike, jog, or swim for one to two months before your adventure.

You can also extend your physical training through your likeable sports like football and basketball.

Food and Accommodation

True to the name of our trip, we offer you luxury accommodations at every point of our Everest Base Camp trek 14 days trip. In Kathmandu, a luxurious five-star hotel will be ready to welcome you, where you will get utilities that will be above international standards.

The Mt. Everest Base Camp trek route now is fairly developed and commercialized. There are now numerous high-end premium lodges where we will accommodate you.

Here, you can get a private room, hot running water, an ensuite bathroom, WiFi, charging outlets, and fantastic food. However, at Lobuche and Gorakshep, you will need to adjust to the simpler setting.

As for your meals, you will receive breakfast in Kathmandu and three main courses during the trek. Dal Bhat, Momo, pasta, thukpa, Tsampa, fried chowmein, chapati, vegetables, eggs, and porridge, along with some baked items, can be ordered.

Transportation

For your luxury Everest base camp trek, Morning Star treks will offer you a personalized private 4 by 4 vehicle to fulfill all your transportation needs, which include your international and domestic airport travels, hotel transfers, and Ramechhap travel. We will also sort out your round-trip Lukla flights.

Communication

In place of roaming service, you can use the NCELL or Namaste Nepali mobile networks for cost-effective communication during your luxury Everest Base Camp trek.

With the availability of standard to Nano SIM Cards to eSIM, these Nepali providers have made communication more convenient. And, with their well-budgeted internet packages through 4G, you can now surf the internet at an even smaller price.

The 10 GB prepaid WiFi card of AirLink or Everest Link can also be used for WiFi surfing, or you can rely on the lodge WiFi as well, but at an extra charge.

Permit

The arrangements of Sagarmatha National Park permit and the local area permit for Khumbu Municipality will be essential for carrying out the Everest Base Camp trek 14 days trip.

Morning Star Treks’ guide will be seeing to all the administrative permit procedures, while the cost (NPR 3000 for National Park and NPR 2000 for Khumbu Permit) has already been integrated into our luxury Everest base camp trek total price.

Travel Insurance

Obtaining the right type of international travel insurance for our luxury Everest Base Camp trek should be the essential step of your preparation. In the absence of a proper travel insurance plan, the permits will not be issued to us by the Nepal Tourism Board.

So we urge each of our travelers to get the travel insurance that covers helicopter rescue to an altitude of 5700 m in the Everest region. Including the accident and medical support will also give you extra leverage.

Read, understand, and make sure the altitude coverage has been clearly specified on your policy.

Extra Expenses

In the luxury Everest Base Camp trek offered by Morning Star Treks, almost all your expenses have been thoroughly managed by us. You will only need to pay for your personal expenses, which include the following costs for your:

Personal travel insurance
International Departure and Arrival tickets
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Nepal Tourist Visa
Amenities that you will use on the trek, such as a hot shower, beverages, WiFi, device charging, personal shopping for snacks and souvenirs, a personal porter, and tips for the porter and guide
Extra baggage charges
Extra stays in Kathmandu or villages due to uncontrollable factors such as weather

Private vs Group Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

When you add luxury to any trip, it’s no surprise that the price can be a bit higher than a regular trip. This is also true for our luxury Everest base camp trek.

However, if you choose our group luxury Everest base camp trek, you can cut down your expenses by a significant amount, as the total cost will be split among other travelers who share the same aim of reaching the Everest Base Camp.

Plus, our group travels include a small number of travellers, up to 6 to 8 people. In case of a larger group, an assistant guide will be with you to look after your comfort.

However, traveling in a group may not feel like a luxury for some, as you will have to sync your travel dates and plans with other members as well. So if you like to set your own Mt. Everest Base Camp trek adventure with not only luxury but also full liberty, then you can certainly join our private luxury Everest Base Camp trek.

You can also share your journey with your own people instead of traveling with strangers.

So the choice and decision should be yours; as for our solution, bring your own people, make your own group, and travel in a personalized smart way at the group trip cost.

Most Asked Questions

General

What precisely is your luxury Everest Base Camp trek?

Our luxury Everest Base Camp trek is a 14-day hiking journey with the firm aim of reaching the Everest Base Camp with the utmost luxury available.

How demanding is the Mt. Everest Base Camp trek?

It is not overly demanding, else it would not be available to any normal hiker or average backpacker. In fact, new globetrotters will find our luxury Everest Base Camp trek easily walkable and accessible.

How long will we hike each day on your luxury Everest Base Camp trek?

Every day, we will not walk for more than 6 hours and less than 12 km.

Is there any technical challenge I should be aware of in your Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days trip?

The technical challenge is totally absent in our luxury Everest Base Camp trek.

What will be the most problematic section of your Mt. Everest Base Camp trek?

The Kala Patthar ascent along the rocks and glacial slope, followed by a steep, uplifting climb to Namche Bazaar, will be the problematic sections.

How much money do you suggest for covering my extra expenses?

The precise amount will depend on your habits and preferences, of course, but on average, USD 600 will suffice for covering your extra expenses.

Since I don’t want to carry a lot of cash, can I withdraw it at any point during your luxury Everest Base Camp trek?

Yes, at Namche Bazaar, you can get the amount you require, but do not be 100 percent assured, so it’s better to extract the amount you need in Kathmandu.

Will your luxury Everest Base Camp trek begin at the exact date I have selected?

Yes, if you have chosen our luxury Everest base camp trek, then the adventure will commence on your desired date. However, in a group trip, we must wait for the minimum number of guests.

Preparation & Fitness

What is the required fitness for the luxury Everest Base Camp trek?

A fitness that can handle the 6 hours per day hike along a 12 km distance with a daypack on the shoulder.

Insurance and Visa

Can you list the papers I need to present for securing a Nepal Visa?

Your passport with the remaining active time of a minimum of 6 months and photos are the papers you will need to show at TIA for the Nepal Visa.

Is there any vaccination certificate needed to be shown at TIA?

No, there is no any vaccine certificate mandated now at TIA.

Is a Nepal Visa needed if I get into Nepal from India?

Yes, a Nepal Visa is compulsory for all foreign citizens regardless of their entry point.

Do I have to send you my original travel insurance papers as well while confirming your luxury Everest Base Camp trek?

You can send us a digital policy copy, or you can also give it to them on your Kathmandu arrival day.

Does your luxury Everest Base Camp trek also cover my personal insurance?

No, we only cover the insurance of our crew who will be coming with you on your Everest Base Camp trek 14 days trip.

Guides & Support Staff

Who will be on my local crew team during your luxury Everest base Camp trek?

Our excellent, experienced Sherpa guide and porters make our crew following you on your luxury Everest Base Camp trek.

What is the amount generally needed to be given as a tip to my guide and porter?

There is no specific amount mentioned, but generally, ten to 15 percent is suggested.

Accommodation and Facilities

What will be the premium lodges like that you will offer us in your luxury Everest Base Camp trek?

Yeti Mountain House, Everest Summit Lodge, and Dingboche Resort are some of the premium settings that will be offered to you on the trek.

Will there be any basic overnight settings on your Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek?

Yes, at Lobuche and Gorakshep, sadly, there are no premium tea houses yet, so for two nights, you will have to be content in the basic settings.

Can I also get my own personal room till Dingboche?

Certainly, if they are already not reserved and are available, a single personal room can be organized for you.

Will a shower be available to me all along your luxury Everest Base Camp Trek?

Yes, but there will not be hot running water in the higher Everest areas. Body wipes can do the hygiene for you, as taking a shower from Gorakshep onward can lead to hypothermia.

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