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$350 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$700 extra needs to be added.
This trip is perfect for those wishing to experience the Everest region’s spectacular landscape without going to altitude extremes and maintaining home comforts. Furthermore, this luxury trek is an ideal introduction to the Everest Khumbu area, the most famous region in the entire Himalayas.
We visit Sherpa villages and the Tengboche monastery, which offers views of Mt. Everest rising behind the Lhotse-Nuptse wall and other surrounding peaks.
Flying in Kathmandu, we descend amid an incredible mountain landscape to the remote yet bustling mountain airstrip at Lukla. From here, we spend ten days trekking from a luxury lodge to a luxury lodge.
This trek provides the highest accommodation standards in the region, featuring electricity, comfortable heated rooms, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, and western-style flush toilets. We walk five to six hours daily, visiting the main Sherpa villages and enjoying excellent views.
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 adventure. Read More on Food and nutrition on our treks.
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.
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 $350 per person to avoid the 4-5 hours of drive to Manthali.
We fly to Lukla in the morning. Then, 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.
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.
Trek to Tashinga (3,360m). We rise early to the national park headquarters for views of Everest and other surrounding peaks. We come back to the lodge for breakfast. We spend some time at the Everest documentation and Sherpa Cultural centre before starting our trek. We stop for lunch at Kyangjuma. We have a short hike after lunch to our comfort lodge at Tashinga, where we spend two nights.
Trek to Thyangboche (3,873m), return to Tashinga. We start the morning with a steep descent to Phunki Tenga, which takes about 45-60 minutes. Then, we will register with the National park and begin a steep two-hour climb to the ridge where the famous Thyangboche Monastery is located. Next, we will spend a few hours visiting the monastery, admiring the 360-degree views. Finally, we will head back to Tashinga after having lunch here.
Trek to Khumjung. We retrace our steps back to Kyangjuma, and we have a short climb of 30 minutes to the village of Khumjung. We 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.
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 – this record was broken in 2019. Many trekkers do not visit Thame.
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.
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.
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.
Flight to Manthali and a 4-5 hour drive back to Kathmandu.
Note: You pre-book a seat on a direct helicopter flight to Kathmandu for an additional $350 and avoid a 4-5 hour drive from Manthali.
Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur. Farewell dinner in the evening.
You will be brought to the airport 3 hours before your International flight.
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.
For new bookings made between May 10th 2021, and December 31st 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.
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.
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.
What are the differences between luxury and regular lodges?
Should I bring cash or ATM cards?
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.