- Trekking
- Nepal
- 14 days
This trek provides the highest accommodation standards in the region with comfortable heated rooms, bathrooms with western-style flush toilets, and electricity. So go “glamping” on Everest!
Key Information
Book this Nepal trek and get a complimentary one hour Trekker’s’ massage after the trek is over. The masseuses will be from a marginalized community. This is part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Note: You can pre-book a seat on a direct helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and return for an additional US$450 per person each way. You will avoid the 4-5 hours drive to or from Manthali. For example – if you decide to book a helicopter seat for both ways – US$900 extra needs to be added.
Trekking in the shadow of Everest
This trek has been designed to take you to some of the most stunning Sherpa villages within walking distance of Namche Bazaar – the Sherpa capital. This trek’s final objective is standing at the foot of the region’s most beautiful mountain, Amadablam. Ama Dablam means’ mother’s necklace’ – the overhanging glacier resembles a ‘dablang,’ a piece of traditional jewellery Sherpa women wear.
We spend 14 nights in ‘luxury’ properties in traditional architecture that surpass anything else in the Khumbu region and will enable you to trek in the shadow of Everest in excellent comfort.
The lodges employ local staff, are ecologically friendly, and have a high level of service. Bedrooms have beds with electric blankets and attached bathrooms with flushing toilets; they have landscaped gardens and a dining room/lounge/library for relaxation after your day’s walk.
If you feel well acclimatized to the altitude, you can even attempt to reach a staggering 5,000m above the Amadablam base while on this trek!
Food and nutrition on the trek
We are pioneers in gastronome trekking in the Himalayas. We provide a varied, exciting menu on treks throughout the Himalayas. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals can be catered for upon request, and other special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.
Trekking is not only fun, but it is beneficial for you. It helps in detoxifying the body while also nourishing the soul. Although to provide a better experience, we also tailor our meals to include superfoods as part of the ingredients to keep you fit and healthy while assisting in acclimatization to high altitudes. Combining hiking in the pristine mountain air and healthy food makes trekking with us a complete culinary adventure. Read More on Food and nutrition on our treks.
Why Choose Us?
- Our expert trek leader will ensure your safety while enhancing your trekking experience.
- Your private social bubble by staying in less busy lodges and trekking away from the crowded trails where possible.
- Experience the Himalayas in style.
- Your food is prepared with superfood ingredients to give the best nourishment, recovery, and acclimatization to high altitudes for our Wellness gourmet trekking adventures.
Detailed Itinerary
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Arrive in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Our airport representative will meet you and bring you to your hotel. You will be briefed for the trek.
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Morning walking tour of Ason (an old spice market) and the ancient Durbar Square (palace). In the afternoon, we have lunch, and we take a 4-5 hour drive to Manthali to stay overnight to catch an early morning flight to Lukla (2,840m) the next day.
Note: You can pre-book a seat on a direct helicopter flight at an additional $450 per person to avoid the 4-5 hours of drive to Manthali.
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We fly to Lukla in the morning. Depending on the time we arrive in Lukla, we will do a longer hike of 5 hours to the village of Monjo. We have a 5-hour trek to Monjo. The terrain combines downhill and ascents, passing through farmland, villages, prayer walls, monasteries, Buddhist monuments, and the ever-smiling locals and other trekkers. 5-hour hike to our luxury lodge at Monjo village. 2860 meters.
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We trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m). (3.5 hours walking from Monjo We enter Sagarmatha National park at Jorsalle in the morning. We have about a 90-minute hike with a mixture of undulation (of the Himalayan scale) before we have a 2-hour steep climb to Namche Bazaar.
We stay in a lodge above the bustling Bazaar area for “Social Distancing.” This lodge is owned by L.S Sherpa, a conservationist and a photographer.
He also runs the Sherpa Cultural Museum and the Everest Documentation centre. 3.5 to 4 hours trek. 3441 meters.
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We go to the National Park Headquarters for the views of Mount Everest and other mountains before returning to the lodge for breakfast. We proceed to Tashinga after lunch at Khumjung Village. It is a 90-minute hike to our final stop at Tashinga. Tashinga is the last of the “Luxury lodge” for the next three days. You will be staying in basic family-owned lodges until we return here on the way down—a 5-hour hike.
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We descend to Phunki Tenka, where the Imja and Dudh Koshi Rivers meet. We will need to sign in with the National park again before ascending for two hours on a steep hill until we reach Tengboche Monastery. You will spend some time admiring the 360-degree views and visiting the famous Monastery. You will also have lunch here before proceeding on to Pangboche. We will be very close to Mount Amadablam at Pangboche. You can enjoy the sunset on the mountain on days when the weather is clear.
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After breakfast, we hike up to the less trekked base camp of the most beautiful mountain in this region – Amadablam. It is a three-hour trek to Amadablam Base Camp (ADBC). The panoramic views of the surrounding peaks will reward your tiredness as you climb higher.
You might be able to see the mountaineers’ campsite during the autumn climbing season. Our team will serve you the packed lunch they carried from the lodge at the Amadablam base camp.
We will head down to the village after lunch. It usually gets windy in the afternoons. Your trek leader will remind you to pack layers of clothing and a windproof jacket.
Our team will make your meals with superfoods as ingredients to recover from your daily hiking. It will also give you all the nourishment you need to get energized for your daily trekking—a 5-hour hike.
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We retrace our steps to Tengboche Monastery, followed by a steep descent of 650 meters to Phunki Tenga. We ascend for about 90 minutes to Kyangjuma for lunch. Finally, we have a short climb of 30 to 40 minutes to the village of Khumjung.
We can visit Khumjung high school, which Sir Edmund Hillary built. It is very close to the lodge we are staying at tonight.
We stay in a basic lodge run by a family. This family continues the dying practice of Yak rearing. You will experience staying in a regular teahouse lodge for one night and mingling with the locals.
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We start the morning by walking towards Kunde village, where Hillary built a hospital. Then, we descend to Syangboche airstrip and continue on a less trodden path until it meets Thame’s main trail. We stop in one of the villages for lunch and continue to the village of Thame. This is the village Tenzing Sherpa grew up in before he migrated to Darjeeling to seek employment with the mountaineering expedition. This is also the village of Apa Sherpa, which set a world record of 22 ascents of Everest’s summit – Kami Rita broke this record in 2019. Many trekkers do not visit Thame.
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We hike towards Namche Bazaar on this quiet trail admiring the towering Kondge mountain and passing through several small hamlets and forested paths. We will stop for lunch in a tiny village as there is no rush to get back to Namche Bazaar. 5 hour hike.
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We start the day with a steep descent to the high suspension bridge and continue walking to Jorsalle, leaving Sagarmatha National park and stopping for lunch. We continue trekking for another two hours to Phakding and stop for the night. 5 hours hike.
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Our last day of trekking is mostly going uphill at various gradients. We have a last night party with the staff tonight—3 hours trek.
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Day 12: Flight to Manthali and drive back to Kathmandu.
Note: You can pre-book a seat on a direct helicopter flight at an additional $450 per person to avoid the 4-5 hours of drive to Manthali.
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Free day in Kathmandu with the option of sightseeing. Farewell dinner in the evening.
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You will be brought to the airport for your international flight 3 hours before departure.
Cost Includes:
- A family-owned Boutique hotel in Kathmandu on a bed and breakfast basis on a twin-sharing base
- All transportation
- Responsible Adventures’ expert trek leader or hire Raj
- Complimentary T-shirt
- Use of trekking kit bag during the trek
- One assistant guide between 4 trekkers
- One porter between two trekkers
- Suitable clothing for porters and crew
- Food for porters & crew members (we are less than a handful of trekking companies that provide this facility)
- Insurance for team and porters
- All permits
- All meals on the trek (healthiest and varied trekking meals in the whole of the Himalayas)
- Domestic airfare.
Cost Excludes:
- International airfare
- Visas
- All optional additional tours or activities during free time
- Transportation outside of the tour program
- Travel insurance (compulsory to have insurance that covers helicopter evacuation)
- Tips (suggested amount; US$100 per week for staff only), Leader’s tipping up to your discretion
- Items of a personal nature, e.g., alcoholic drinks, bottled beverages, laundry, souvenirs, etc.
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A Responsible promise
Despite the exceptional circumstances in which we find ourselves at the moment, we don’t want you to give up your holiday – and we want you to be able to book your trip without any worries.
To provide additional security for your booking, we have introduced a new rebooking and cancellation policy so that you can easily rebook or cancel your trip free of charge if the worst comes to the worst.
Free Cancellation With the Responsible Promise 100% Money-Back Guarantee
For new bookings made between 10th May 2021 and 31st December 2022, you may cancel your complete package (activities, hotels, tours, excl. flight) free of charge up to 30 days before your departure and get 100% of your money back. However, to stay flexible, we recommend that you choose a flexible fare when booking your flight.
Complete flexibility on your booking
Stay flexible with our new rebooking service until shortly before your departure. For new bookings made between May 10th and December 31st, 2021, you may rebook your package (activities, hotels, tours) free of charge up to 30 days before your departure (subject to availability). Rebooking is only allowed once, and you must inform us 30 days before your planned departure. Any additional costs incurred due to changes in your schedule or upgrades, such as additional fees in high season or upgrades to your accommodation, will still apply. To remain flexible, we recommend that you choose a flexible fare when booking your flight.
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Trek FAQ
Most of our clients have completed their treks from 3 years old to some in their 70s with almost no exercise or training.
Do you offer hotel/airport pick-up?
We offer hotel and airport pick-up. As you continue with your booking, there will be an option to input flight details or hotel names.
Do I need a Visa?
A visa for Nepal can be acquired on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and at border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border, and Kerung on the Nepal-China border.
A visa can also be obtained outside of Nepal at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
For more information, go to the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.
What should I bring on a Trek?
Being adequately equipped is one of the keys to a successful trek. For information to help you select the best type of clothing and equipment for your trip, please see our Clothing and Equipment Guide.
Also, see our Links page for details of specialist retailers who will offer further advice and assistance with purchasing new clothing or equipment.
If you have more questions, please check this article to reference equipment to pack or contact us.
Is this trip safe for solo/female/LGBT+/minority/POC travelers?
You are safe as long as you respect the culture, do not show affection in public, and dress decently (this won’t pose too much problem as you will be covered up in layers to stay warm).Here are some helpful articles:
Am I too old to go trekking?
Arriving at Kathmandu airport.
Should I bring cash or ATM cards?
What are the differences between luxury and normal lodges?
What to pack for a trek?
Do I need to train for a trek?
What is a typical day on a trek like?
What is the food like on the trek?
The Benefits of using trekking poles.
What do I need to know about high altitudes?
High altitude myths.
How to trek safely?
For more articles, you can go to our blogs.