Wellness Tour

Luxury Everest to Kongde Ridge

14 days / 13 nights

Challenging

Max 4800m

Luxury Lodges

Min 4 / Max 12

Sep–Jun

Best time to go

Best15 Mar – 15 May & 1 Oct – 30 Nov

Shoulder15 Feb – 14 Mar & 16 May – 10 Jun & 15 Sep – 30 Sep & 1 Dec – 15 Dec

No scheduled departures11 Jun – 14 Sep & 16 Dec – 14 Feb

Why these dates? Responsible Adventures selects departure periods based on weather, trail or road conditions, high-pass accessibility and the overall quality of your experience — not simply whether the destination is technically accessible.

Overview

An exclusive Khumbu trek to the little-visited Kongde Ridge, sleeping at one of the world's highest luxury lodges opposite Everest.

Day by day

Arrive in Kathmandu

Luxury welcome and briefing.

Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding

Mountain flight and gentle walk.

Trek to Namche Bazaar

Into the Khumbu hub (3,441m).

Namche acclimatisation

Everest View Hotel and rest.

Trek to Tengboche

Monastery and Ama Dablam views.

Trek to Deboche & forests

Quiet rhododendron trails.

Trek back to Namche

Return to the hub for the ridge ascent.

Trek to Kongde Ridge

Steep climb to the high luxury lodge (4,250m).

Kongde Ridge Everest panorama

Full-day views across to Everest and Ama Dablam.

Descend to Namche

Return to the valley floor.

Trek to Monjo

Through the park gate and pine forest.

Trek to Lukla

Final walk and crew farewell.

Fly to Kathmandu

Return flight; afternoon spa.

International departure

Private airport transfer.

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