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Best Everest Experience In A Week

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Difficulty: Moderate
Max Altitude: 3880m
Duration: 07 days
Cost: $5000
Season: All year round
Accommodation: 5 star Hotel / Luxury Teahouse
  • Overview
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  • Detail Itinerary
  • Cost Section
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Highlights

  • Not your Normal Everest trek but an extraordinarily luxury journey to the heart and the king of the mountains, Everest
  • Spend just a week beneath the majestic Mount Everest, mixing luxury with a little bit of challenge
  • Travel and trek luxuriously in the Everest land in the Himalayas of Nepal
  • Follow the footsteps of the legendary summiteers Sir Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary
  • Explore and experience the Everest people i.e. Sherpa’s lifestyles and cultures, their villages, traditions and century old monasteries.
  • Daily fascinating views of the majestic mountains
  • Create a lifetime experience in the Everest region
  • Luxury bird-eye view flight from/to Lukla in Helicopter avoiding the ever-delayed normal flights
  • Spend the nights in the luxurious teahouses
  • Yak or horse riding for a day in the heart of the Everest
  • A complete Everest journey within a week only

People in the world talk a lot about the Everest, the highest mountain supposedly and they take a flight at least once to enjoy the majestic Mountain View from their naked eyes but you haven’t thought of doing so. Why! The question seeks something. Is it because you feel that the Everest is not good enough for you or you think Everest won’t be accommodating for you in terms of the service and luxury you seek for? Whatever the excuses are, they all seem unworthy since Everest region today has them all. People know that the Everest and the beauty around it will remain for the centuries to come so they have invested their time and money on it. Trust us when we say so. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours is going to make sure you will have it your way. Nature Lovers won’t leave any stones unturned when it comes to delivering the excellent service.

Let’s talk about the Best Everest Experience In A Week now. Everest luxury trek is designed for the busy travelers with no time to waste and who loves to try new something in their life. The Mount Everest, majestic and surreal has that charm incomparable to any other things in the world. Trekking to the Everest with luxury showers you with love and pleasure. Well, there’s love everywhere if you take a little step towards us and tell us that you would like to try it, once. With the daily breathtaking mountain views and the vistas of the panoramic Himalayan landscapes, you will be overwhelmed by surprise and awe. That’s the charm of the Everest and other gigantic mountains in Nepal Himalayas. Being in the Everest region for the trekking or traveling only, is itself like being on a heaven on earth.

You will be treated with such a warm hospitality along each and every steps that you won’t miss your past after all, all of those longings will be gone. Follow the classical trail to the Sherpa cultural trail in the Everest. Fly to one of the most dangerous airport with luxury. Experience the Himalayan lifestyles with comfort since you will be spending your nights in the best luxurious lodges in the area. Every lodges with the best amazing views and the mountains smiling at you each morning when you get up from the bed. That is the real luxury, what do you say! Nature Lovers Treks and Tours promises you of the best treat in your life. Would you be willing to receive a treat from the Nature Lovers? Say yes if you want to give it a try and wish to fall in love with the Himalayas.

If you seek for other luxury Everest packages, you would love to visit Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek and Everest Luxury Short Trek.

Please check our Flickr profile for the Everest Region photographs. 

Best Everest Experience In A Week Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu 1,400 m, 5 star Hotel

Day 02:Fly to Lukla 2,860 m on helicopter and trek to Phakding 2,610 m 3 hrs, BLD, Sherpa Shangrila Resort

Day 03:Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m 5 hrs, BLD, Yeti Mountain Home

Day 04:Trek to Tashinga 3,450 m 3 hrs, BLD, Everest Summit Lodge

Day 05:Trek to Mende 3,550 m 4 hrs, BLD, Everest Summit Lodge

Day 06:Horse / Pony / Yak riding to Lukla 6 hrs, BLD, Yeti Mountain Home

Day 07:Fly back to Kathmandu on Heli and drive to the airport for international departure, B, Farewell.

Best Everest Experience In A Week Detailed Itinerary

BLD denotes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu 1,400 m, 5 star Hotel

Welcome to Nepal. You will be received by Nature Lovers’ staffs and transferred to hotel. All of the programs regarding the 'Best Everest Experience In A Week' trek will be held along with the briefing of the whole trek over the dinner. Enjoy the rest of the time in the hotel.

Day 02:Fly to Lukla 2,860 m on helicopter and trek to Phakding 2,610 m 3 hrs, BLD, Sherpa Shangrila Resort

Fly to Lukla in the very first early hour in the morning. You will be amazed with the panoramic aerial view of the Himalayas. After you start the first day trekking in the mountain, Kusum Kanguru 6,367 m will be alluringly visible in your trail along with the lush green valleys. Trek to Phakding to be warmly welcomed by the beautiful staffs in the luxurious lodge.

Day 03:Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m 5 hrs, BLD, Yeti Mountain Home

A very spectacular view awaits you today. The first glimpse of the Mount Everest along with the panoramic view of Thamserku, Kwangde and Khumbila is just out of this world. Walk steep uphill to get to Namche Bazaar, a central trading town of the Sherpa people.

Day 04:Trek to Tashinga 3,450 m 3 hrs, BLD, Everest Summit Lodge

The trail to Tashinga is nice, short and easy through the multiple of prayer flags, chortens and mani stones. Everest summit lodge is on our list for the overnight stop, another remarkable group of lodges in the Everest region. Excursion of Tengboche Monastery 3,860 m, the biggest monastery in Everest region, can be done. Previously burnt but rebuilt by Sir Edmund Hillary Trust with a huge effort, Tengboche monastery is an example of the grandiose of Buddhist religion and the Buddhism spiritual practice. Descend down to Tashinga for the night.

Day 05:Trek to Mende 3,550 m 4 hrs, BLD, Everest Summit Lodge

After an early luxury breakfast, start your day trek downhill towards the hidden valley of Khumjung village. Visit Khumjung monastery and Khunde hospital on the way. Walk further to Mende to stop for the rest of the day. Enjoy the marvelous views of the mountains Kwangde, Thamserku, Kang Taiga, Kusum Kanguru and Khumbila. Excursion to Thame village can be done, the village which is locally known as the Snow Leopard village right at the end of Khumbu valley and is untouched by the modern civilization.

Day 06:Horse / Pony / Yak riding to Lukla 6 hrs, BLD, Yeti Mountain Home

It’s going to be an easy day since we will be riding on the mountain ride either on horse or pony or yaks to Monjo through the lush rhododendron and pine forest. We descend to Namche Bazaar first and then continue down to Monjo. Continue further to Lukla in the Sherpa town. We will again stay in one of the luxury lodge group’s lodge in the Everest region, Yeti Mountain Home. Enjoy the last night in the mountain with champagne and the cocktail dinner.

Day 07:Fly back to Kathmandu on Heli and drive to the airport for international departure, B, Farewell.

After first flying back to Kathmandu on heli, we will drive you to the airport for the last time. We will bid farewell to the team. Goodbye from Nature Lovers’ team and see you in Nepal again for the next Everest region trekking adventure.

Cost for 1 PAX: $11,000 /-

Cost for 2 PAX: $6,000 per person

Cost for 3 PAX: Starts from $5,000 per person

Note: Trip cost varies with the group sizes.

Best Everest Experience In A Week Cost Breakdown

Cost Includes

  • Airport pick up, drop and other transfers in the luxury private vehicles
  • 5 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis including bed and breakfast (BB)
  • Complimentary farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural performances
  • Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu both way flight on helicopter
  • 3 nights at luxury Yeti Mountain Homes and other 2 nights at Everest Summit Lodge in different places
  • Full board meals i.e. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner during luxury trekking
  • Tea / coffee, snacks and daily seasonal fruits, salads during trek
  • Horse/pony/yak riding for a full day from Mende to Lukla
  • Clean drinking water everyday (hot or cold)
  • Attached bathroom throughout during trek with European toilets
  • Hot shower everyday
  • Fully licensed, qualified English speaking trekking guide (leader) and assistant Sherpa as per the group
  • Porter service, 1 for 2 trekkers
  • All the staff's expenses including flight, salary, food, accommodation, equipment and insurance
  • Sagarmatha National Park fee
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee
  • Everest Region Trekking permit and other paperworks
  • Optional supply if necessary; sleeping bag, walking sticks, down jacket, duffel bags (to be returned after)
  • Trekking route maps
  • Company T-shirt
  • Certificate of appreciation
  • First Aid Medical Kit Bag
  • All the government and local taxes

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal visa fee and international flight
  • Meals and sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule
  • Travel and emergency rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses and beverages of any kinds
  • Gratuities to the staffs (mandatory)

Best Everest Experience In A Week, Useful Information

Kathmandu airport pick up and drop services

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ staffs will pick you up from the airport as per your flight arrival time and similarly drop you off in the airport for international departure according to your flight schedule. During arrival, please don’t forget to look for your name placard hold by the team, outside the airport arrival gate. Our staff will be impatiently waiting for your arrival to greet you and warmly welcome you in Nepal. ‘NAMASTE’ is the foremost and the most commonly used greeting word in Nepal which you will hear from our staff at the very first moment you meet him.

Customized Trips and Trip departure

Best Everest Experience In A Week trek departs from Kathmandu in private groups only. You can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

Accommodations in Kathmandu and during trek

You will be staying in the 5 star hotels in Kathmandu while in the luxury teahouse lodges or guesthouses like in Yeti Mountain Homes during the trek.

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.

Route Map and Company T-shirt

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.

Safe Drinking Water during Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek

Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you hot and cold drinking water everyday.

Your trekking guides and porters

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.

Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.

Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.

Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.

Your safety

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek.

Urgent point to Note

We always suggest you to keep extra one or two days in your trek since we are taking the domestic flights from/to Lukla. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can change anytime drastically which means your flight can be delayed or at worst cancelled and postponed for the next day. Therefore, this goes to all the Everest trekkers, that extra days are needed if you wish to take flights from/to Lukla.

Best Everest Experience In A Week, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek cost?

The cost of the Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek varies from $1500-$2500 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.

How is the Accommodation during the Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek?

In Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek, we will provide you the luxury teahouse accommodations. Every teahouses have the attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. All of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are also available in every teahouses. Hot showers are also available on daily basis. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we will also provide you our own sleeping bags. At the other hand, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.

What are the permits that I need for Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek?

For Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek, you will need to make two permits: Sagarmatha National Park Entrance fee {can be made in Nepal Tourism Board at Kathmandu or in Monjo} and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee {obtained in Lukla}.

How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?

Tipping is not compulsory for Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.

Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek?

You can easily charge your electronic devices during Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.

Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek?

Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek route has good mobile network coverage these days, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.

WiFi is easily available on purchase in Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek route. There are some internet cafes along the route as well from where you can use WiFi to communicate with your loved ones which is comparatively cheaper than buying the WiFi packs. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.

When is the best time to trek to Best Everest Experience In A Week trip?

Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Everest region. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.

Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek?

The itinerary of our Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek.

Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek?

When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 3880 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.

Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek does not demand high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents which means you need at least some practices before you start the trekking journey. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least a month prior your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek.

What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek?

Only breakfast is included in Kathmandu while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.

The most common and the highly recommended food during the Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.

Do I need a travel insurance for Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek?

Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Everest region. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 4000 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.

What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek?

Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Everest region. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go for Best Everest Experience In A Week Trek. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.

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