How long does the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek take?

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is just a 9-day comfortable way to trek Everest Base Camp and return Via Helicopter. This is one way to trek in and the other way back via Helicopter, skipping the same way descent, reducing the number of days.

What is included in the luxury trek package?

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is a full board package and includes everything ranging from 5- a Star Hotel in Kathmandu on a BB Basis, Luxury Accommodation during the trek, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Permits, Helicopter ride, a professional guide, porter, etc. It is a relaxing way to trek.

Do I need a visa for Nepal, and how do I get one?

Obtaining Visa to Nepal is an easy process and this can be done in 3 different ways. Firstly, via the embassy or diplomatic mission to the place of your stay or online, or the easy way is to get a visa-on-arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (On-Arrival Visa). However, some of the citizens of particular nationalities are denied of on-arrival visa. Please check your eligibility :

What kind of hotels and lodges will I stay in?

Throughout the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, you will be staying in a Luxury accommodation with all the amenities available (attached room, hot shower, electric blanket, etc). However, for the last night at Gorakshep (5140M), you will be staying in one of the best standard tea houses available.

Is the trek difficult, and do I need to be fit?

Luxury EBC Trek will be a moderate trek uphill and won’t be difficult because the program has been designed with 2- 2-night extra as an acclimatization day. This will help one to cope with the altitude. Further, you will have a porter to carry your bag packs and the trek is a private one. So, you can trek at your own pace in a relaxing way, exploring nature and the Himalayas.

What is the best time of year to do the trek?

SPRING and AUTUMN are the best times for Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. However, if you want to avoid crowds on the trail, then WINTER will be the best time for this trek, where the weather remains at its best with crystal clear blue skies and far-sighted views of the Himalayas.

Will I have access to Wi-Fi and charging facilities?

Yes, throughout the Everest Base Camp Trek, you will have access to Internet/WiFi and charging facilities. However, on the last two days (Lobuche and Gorakshep) internet will fluctuate and depend upon the weather conditions.

How do I get from the UK to Nepal for the trek?

Nepal has air access to the entire world and we have direct flights to/from many of the countries. The best way for the citizens of Europe, America, and the United Kingdom is to take transit flights Via India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hongkong, Turkey and Middle East, etc.

Is altitude sickness a risk, and how is it managed?

Altitude Sickness can be a risk factor for some trekkers during the Everest Base Camp Trek. This becomes a real problem for trekkers who are first time at such an altitude and are trekking rapidly without acclimatizing. The best way to manage altitude sickness is to hike at a nominal pace and use 2-Night as an acclimatization day. This will help your body to cope with the high altitude. Further, every day, upon reaching your tea house, one needs to make sure, he/she is hiking somewhat 100 meters to acclimatize. The best way to cope with altitude sickness is “Trek Higher and Sleep Lower”. Further, every Hotel in the mountain will have an Oxygen Cylinder and one can use it according to requirement and can pay for the hotel by self.

Do I need travel insurance for the trek?

Travel insurance is highly recommended for Everest Base Camp Trek and should cover high altitude insurance coverage for evacuation up to the altitude of 5500 Meters and medical bills.

Which is the best way to book the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek from the UK?

The best way to book a Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek from the UK or any part of the world is to go through the registered local agency of Nepal, Discover Altitude Treks provides international standard service at an affordable price.

Are there direct flights from the UK to Nepal?

No, at the moment there is no direct flight from the UK to Nepal. However, one can fly to Nepal via different countries with just one transit point.

Do I need vaccinations before traveling to Nepal?

Vaccinations are not required to travel to Nepal. Nepal falls under a safe zone.

What kind of food is available on the trek?

During the Everest Base Camp Trek, one will have multiple options of food choice, and those range from continental, Italian, Indian, Nepali, Chinese etc. Every hotel/lodge will have a menu card and one can choose food from multiple options.

How cold does it get during the trek?

Temperature during the Everest Base Camp Trek is determined by the season of the year. The coldest season will be winter and will go down to -25°C (Night) to the warmer of -2°C (Night) during summer. However, those are at the highest altitude and are on the last 2 days of the trek.

Will I have a guide and porter during the trek?

Yes, Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek offers a professional Trekking Guide and a Strong Porter throughout the trek.

What happens if I need to cancel my trek?

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Program is a flexible way to explore the Everest Region and cancellation or postponement of the trip is an easy process, with a refund or postpone to some other alternative day/month/year as per your schedule.

What currency should I bring, and can I use my card?

We accept all the legal international currency acknowledged by the Government of Nepal and a Visa/Debit Card is also accepted. However, during the trek, we recommend you to carry Nepali currency for personal expenses to avoid low valued exchange rate.

What should I pack for the trek?

The packing list for Everest Base Camp Trek Varies according to the SEASON and MONTH of the Year. Kindly contact your local travel agency for the right information, Discover Altitude Treks

Can I do the trek if I have no prior trekking experience?

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek doesn’t require prior trekking experience because the program has been designed so well that the camp in between are short and one will have sufficient time to acclimatize to avoid altitude-related problems.

What permits do I need for the Everest Luxury trek?

Everest Base Camp Trek requires 3 different permits and those include: Sagarmatha National Park Permits, Pasang Lhamnu Permits, and TIMS Permits, and all are included in the Package cost.

Will I be able to see Mount Everest clearly on the trek?

Yes, the majestic view of Mount Everest can be easily seen during the Everest base Camp Trek from Day 2 till Day 9.

How safe is the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek?

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the safest trek programs because the accommodations are luxury standard with all the amenities needed and the lodges have oxygen cylinders in case of emergency. Further, your guides’ are highly professional and well-trained and carry first-aid medical kits.

What happens if there is bad weather in Lukla?

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek includes both ways HELICOPTER to avoid risk factors related to weather conditions in the Kathmandu and Lukla airports. Helicopter normally operates in the condition where flight is not. However, if the weather is extremely bad then we will wait for late late-hour helicopter or the next day.

Do I need to carry my own luggage?

No, during this Luxury Everest base Camp Trek, you will be allocated a porter and he will help carry your luggage throughout the trek. However, we recommend you to carry a small day bag where you can put your water bottle, cash, passport, etc.

Is the water safe to drink on the trek?

Compared to tap water or stream water, purified drinking water is safe during the Everest Base Camp Trek. This can be bottled mineral water, a portable water filter, or aqua tablets to purify tap water.

Will I meet other trekkers along the way?

Everest Base Camp remains busy throughout the year and you will meet different trekkers from different corners of the world.

What makes this trek "luxury" compared to a standard trek?

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most comfortable treks to the Base Camp of Mount Everest. This is a one-way trek and Helicopter back skipping the same way descend. Moreover, the best part of the trek is its all-inclusive part during the trek with the best luxury lodges throughout with all the standard amenities. Further, accommodation in the City is a 5-Star Hotel with a comfortable guided city tour.

Is Everest base camp trek hard?

Everest base camp lies in the Himalayan region which comprises rough terrain, river-cut valleys in which we have to go up and down onwards to reach Everest base camp. So, it certainly is hard but with some exercise building some stamina, patience, and having determination, and following the safety codes it is doable for many people for any age group and physical fitness.

How to train for Everest base camp trekking?

Most exercises must include cardio-related exercise such as running, cycling, swimming, jogging is good but among all, going for hiking in the mountains with your backpack on is the best way to exercise which helps to bear pressure on knees going down and up, increase stamina and your breathing.

How cold does it get during the trekking to Everest base camp?

It depends on which season you trek, in which spring and autumn are the best time to travel to Everest base camp. During Spring, which is from March to May, it is a lot warmer and humid in which day time it goes above 200c and at night it stays around 1-50c. The Autumn season which is from September to November, is temperate weather for walking but morning and night after sunset and before sunrise is cold which falls below 00c.

How high is Everest base camp Nepal?

The base camp of Everest is the main landmark of this trip which is 5364 meters high above sea level. This is situated on the Khumbu glacier and from where you can see a close-up view of Khumbu icefall and surrounding mountains.

Everest base camp luxury trek cost, itinerary 2025/2026

Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek is a unique and new fancy-style trek itinerary while hiking to the base camp of Mount Everest in the most comfortable ways with the best facilities available to make it a LUXURIOUS Trip to the highest base camp.

Luxury Everest trekking offers an extraordinary comfort rest on your trekking journey to Everest base camp in a short time frame. Providing luxurious accommodation throughout your stay in Kathmandu and in the mountain.

Unlike the regular EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK (14-Day) package, this luxury trek package to Everest provides a room with a private bathroom and neat and clean comfortable beds with the best available lodges in the mountain along with electric warm blankets and heater.

Everest base camp is the most dream destination for trekkers around the world. This comfortable trek offers stunning views of Himalayan scenery, local culture, and nature as well as provides an opportunity to understand centuries-long local Sherpa tradition, culture, and religion mainly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.

This trek also offers the view of Himalayan glaciers, lakes, rivers, diverse vegetation, and high-altitude valleys surrounded by mountains where you can stroll around and take snapshots.

The Everest base camp luxury trek Nepal starts by taking a Helicopter flight from Kathmandu to LUKLA (2840M), the most famous gateway to Mt. Everest. The trek goes along the Dudh Koshi river and climbs up to Namche Bazaar (3446M) via Phakding (2610M) on your second night, the Sherpa capital.

Then, you hike to the EVEREST VIEW HOTEL for acclimatization, enjoying the stunning panoramic views of snow-capped mountains including Mount Everest while sipping a cup of tea. A range of Himalayas awaits from the top.

The next day's trek continues to Tengboche, which has the biggest monastery in the entire KHUMBU REGION dating back to the 16th century, where you can observe the old paintings, scriptures, and ritual ceremonies by monks and feel the spiritual presence of the mountains.

Trek continues to high altitude settlements of Dingboche where you take your second acclimatization day hiking up on the nearby hill called Nagarsang, a perfect place to explore the Himalayas.

Your last day hiking towards the base camp of Mt. Everest goes through Lobuche (4910M) and the last settlement of the trek Gorakshep (5140M), from where you will take a day tour to Everest base camp and back to Gorakshep for the night to finish off the trek.

The next day, you will hike towards Kalapatthar (5545M) for the panoramic sunrise view over the Himalayas and, descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast and, then fly back by helicopter to Lukla.

After breakfast, take a helicopter flight to Kathmandu Via Lukla. This helps in retracing the same way back to Lukla like in other EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK (16-Day).

The Comfort Hotels in the mountains are quite busy during Peak season so, please give us a booking earlier, so that DISCOVER ALTITUDE can secure the best available accommodation for you.

Outline Itinerary of Luxury Base Camp Everest Tour

Day 1: One of the representatives of Discover Altitude welcomes you at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, and private escort to the Hotel (5-star Category Hotel) | Trek Preparation | Trip Briefing - 1,350M (4,429ft)

Day 2: Early Morning Helicopter flight to Lukla 2,860M (9,383 ft), and trek to Phakding 2,610M (8,563ft)

Day 3: Phakding - Namche Bazaar - 3,446M (11,306ft)

Day 4: Acclimatization Day, hike to Everest View Point / Hotel - 3,880M (12,730ft)

Day 5: Namche Bazaar - Debuche via Tengboche Monastery - 3,880M (12,730ft)

Day 6: Deboche - Dingboche - 4,410M (14,468ft)

Day 7: Acclimatization Hike to Nagarjuna Hill -5,050M (16,568ft)

Day 8: Dingboche - Lobuche - 4,910M (16,109ft)

Day 9: Lobuche - Gorakshep -Everest Base Camp 5,364M (17,598ft)

Day 10: Morning Hike to Kalapatthar 5,555M (18,225ft) and Helicopter flight to Kathmandu from Gorak Shep

Day 11: Kathmandu Cultural & Historical Day Tour | Farewell Dinner

Day 12: Departure from Nepal.

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Food Serving With Sherpa Attaire

Reason to Choose Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest Base Camp.

Marriott Hotel or Similar (5-star Hotel) in the City and Yeti Mountain Home or similar throughout the trek
Private Service
Hassle-Free Trek
Time-Saving
Buffet Food ( Breakfast, Lunch and, Dinner)
Scenic Helicopter Flight ( Kathmandu to Lukla and Gorakshep to Kathmandu): Avoid early morning wake-up and a 5-hour drive to Manali for the Lukla flight.
Safety and Emergency Evacuation
Professional Guide and Field Staff
Detailed Itinerary and Acclimatization
Quality Equipment
Health Checking and Carrying Emergency Oxygen
Well Communication: Walkie-Talkie for 6+ Group
100% Success Rate

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Retrun Cost/Price

The Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek offers a lavish and unparalleled journey to the base of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, with deluxe mountain accommodations, buffet meals, and private services.

The cost of Luxury Everest Trekking with Helicopter Return starts from 4150 USD, and the price for the trip depends on services and amenities, such as helicopter transfers both ways and luxurious lodges/hotel accommodations.

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What makes this trip a Luxury Lodge Trek to Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek is just a 10-day trek to Base Camp and Kalapatthar from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. This starts with a majestic flight to Lukla airport, one of the 3rd most splendid airports in the world due to its high altitude and surrounding Himalayas.

The trail starts through the dense forest of the Everest region, passing by cascading waterfalls, snow-melted rivers, and a suspension bridge to reach the most demanded town Namche Bazaar in the entire Khumbu region.

Further, your hike continues through the highest existing Tengbuche monastery to reach Dingbuche for acclimatization. Trekking through the bare Himalayas with the majestic views of the high mountains and vegetation, you will reach Lobuche.

Trekking with the Khumbu glacier, the journey continues to the base of Mt. Everest for a day tour. Spending the best available mountain lodges throughout the trek, your trip will be more comfortable and memorable than the normal trip.

The very next day exploring the majestic sunrise view over the Himalayas from Kalapatthar you descend to Gorakshep by Helicopter and take a ride to Lukla. Experiencing the Sherpa culture and customs, the next day takes an early morning flight to Kathmandu.

Spending some leisure time in your luxury hotel, the afternoon will be a privately guided city tour to some of the majestic UNESCO Heritage Sites and a cultural farewell dinner in a typical Nepali cultural restaurant.

This most luxurious Everest base camp trek saves time and an extra day to descend from Gorakshep to Lukla. As the ascending and descending trail remains the same for the Everest Base Camp Trek. Through helicopter, you will be able to have an eagle-eye view of the entire Khumbu region including Mt. Everest.

Throughout your stay in Kathmandu enjoy the 5-star Category accommodation and, during the trek, the best accommodation with the best service.

buffet set during luxury everest trek

What to Expect in the Best Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek

Luxury Trek to Everest Base Camp will be an easy way to explore the highest existing base camp of Mount Everest. This trek will be through a slow hike and acclimatizing self, making sure that trekkers feel comfortable with the existing altitude of the Himalayas.

During this Luxury lodge journey, you will have two extra reserved days to hike higher while acclimatizing. The first extra day will be in Namche Bazaar (3440M) and the other in Dingboche (4410M).

However, on the first reserved day, you will hike to Everest View Hotel (3880M) and spend a couple of hours before descending to Namche Bazaar. Further, you will get sufficient time to acclimate in Dingboche.

As you will spend two nights on a reserved day, the hike continues to Nangkartsang Hill (5090M). Spending a couple of hours will bless you with the majestic view of the high Himalayas and help your body acclimate.

Hiking at a nominal pace you will reach the base camp of Mount Everest and, the next day after exploring the sunrise view from Kalapatthar (5545M) you will take a Helicopter ride to Kathmandu or spend a night in Lukla and the very next day take a helicopter ride to Kathmandu.

Upon landing at Kathmandu airport, explore some of the popular UNESCO Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and farewell cultural dinner in the evening with a typical Nepali Cultural Program.

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Accommodation and Food

Luxury Trekking to Everest Base Camp will be an excellent service basis trek. From the day of your arrival, a representative from Discover Altitude will escort you to the 5-Star Category Hotel in Kathmandu in a private car.

Apart from the city, you will experience the best service in the mountains as well. All the accommodations in the mountain which will be 9-night will be in a luxury room along with an attached-bathroom.

attached room

Hygienic meals including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be served during the trek along with seasonal fruits and Tea or Coffee throughout. This will be a guided trek, so a highly professional Trekking guide will be to assist you along with a porter to carry your bag.

food

This makes the trek comfortable and easy-going without being worried about your food and accommodation, as everything will be arranged prior to your arrival. You can select your food from the menu which will have multiple options.

Moreover, in the city accommodation will be in a 5-star category Hotel on a BB basis which includes 3-nights. However, on the last day, there will be a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural program.

Best Months / Season for Everest Base Camp Luxury Trekking

The Best months for the Luxury Everest base camp Trekking are February, March, April and, May (Spring Season). September, October, November, and December are the best times to trek Luxury Everest Base Camp in the Autumn Season.

High altitude, safety measures, and regulation

Everest base camp lies in the high Himalayas of the Khumbu region. Normally the symptoms of High Altitude Sickness can be felt after 3500 meters. The main cause of high-altitude sickness is gaining elevation too quickly.

Walking fast overexerts your body and, drinking less also dehydrates your body which both highly contribute to getting altitude sickness.

Walking slowly and drinking plenty is highly recommended, which helps to prevent high altitude sickness. You also need to know about Altitude Sickness Symptoms which help to take further measurements to avoid them.

Common symptoms are dizziness, vomiting, loss of appetite, over-fatigue, headaches, and shortness of breath. However, our professional guide will help you in assisting with, if any symptoms are seen.

Do not walk to the edge of the mountain while animals like zonkey, yaks, and mules are on the way. Always stay on the hillside for your safety.

Do not walk in the dark which provides you with the risk of an animal attack, sprained legs, or hypothermia.

Everest base camp comfort trek or luxury trek goes through a Himalayan region where weather is always unpredictable, so prepare with warm gear accordingly while trekking.

Watch out for landside areas (it is recommended to move faster in those sections)

Flying drones and shooting movies and documentaries are illegal without special permission from government bodies. Otherwise, it is subject to being in trouble! Consult with your travel agency for a permit.

Gorakshep village — Gorakshep: Last settlement at 5164m, with Mount Pumori backdrop, essential tea houses for trekkers

Do we stay in comfortable lodges in every place we go onwards to Everest base camp?

The comfort lodges are available throughout the trek. However, the higher we hike the luxury of the lodges will change a bit because of the altitude. Till Dingbuche you will have a wonderful accommodation.

Then onwards Lobuche has a room with a comfortable bed but does not have a private toilet inside. The last place in Gorakshep which is at 5140 meters above sea level, has a comfortable room and for toilets, you have to go outside.

The reason behind not having comfortable lodges in high altitudes is that there is no permanent source of energy, as all the lodges use solar-powered energy which is not a reliable source where the weather keeps changing.

Another reason they don't have a private toilet inside the room is that the temperature mostly drops below zero. So the water turns into ice which damages all plumbing systems.

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Start DateStart: WednesdayJune 18, 2025	End DateEnd: SundayJune 29, 2025	StatusAvailable	PriceUS$4049

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The best vacation, with the best views, with the friendliest people on earth

Through the agency Discover Altitude we chose:

PRIVATE LUXURY EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK WITH THE LUXURY LODGE IN THE MOUNTAIN AND HELI BACK

certainly our best choice, the organization was better than we expected, and we got more than we paid for, definitely 100%.
The agency works with the best guides and porters in the mountains, which is the most important thing, because if you have staff in the mountains who are local and know everyone on the way, it's a win, so you'll never get bad accommodation or food that could spoil your trip.

The entire service, from reception at the airport to the trek and city tour, to everything you want, the support is very good, you practically feel like you have a butler by your side 24 hours a day, amazing

Do not fall for other agencies that promise you much more, because what the Discover Altitude team can offer you is the maximum, for sure.

we will return and without a doubt only through the agency Discover Altitude Team.

Greetings to all and enjoy the Himalayan trek because it is divine

Your search for a trekking company can stop here!

I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

Amazing time on the way to EBC

It was an amazing trip, I had so much fun. The guide was great and very helpful. The trek was challenging but the good positive atmosphere in the group made it fun to cover the distance. Highly recommend!

Great EBC trip

With my friend, we did the Everest Base Camp 9-day trail. The experience was great, though quite intense - but we were well prepared. We saw all the peaks on the way and stayed in nice places with good views and rooms. The views on the way are really great - Amadablan, Everest, Lhotse...
It was a very mind-refreshing and inspiring trip - thanks to Rajesh, our guide, and Bala, our porter!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

Activities	Post-trek recovery
Pottery class Thangka Painting class Cooking class (learn to make dal bhat and momo) Day hike Biking Cable car ride	Yoga Sound bathing Spa Full-body massage Reformer pilates session Nail appointments

No. of Person	Price Per Person
1 person	US$4949
2 - 6 people	US$4549
7 - 12 people	US$4049

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Day 1:Arrive in Kathmandu airport and check into your hotel - 1,350m(4,429ft)

Day 2:Helicopter flight to Lukla 2,860m(9,383 ft), and trek to Phakding 2,610m(8,563ft)

Day 3:Trek to Namche Bazaar - 3,446m(11,306Ft)

Day 4:Acclimatization Day - Hike to Everest View Hotel 3,880m(12,730ft)

Day 5:Trek to Debuche via Tengboche Monastery - 3,880m(12,730ft)

Day 6:Trek to Dingboche - 4,410m (14,468ft)

Day 7:Acclimatization Day- Hiking to Nagarjuna Hill -5,050m(16,568ft)

Day 8:Trek to Lobuche - 4,910m(16,109ft)

Day 9:Trek to Gorakshep and Day Tour to Everest Base Camp 5,364m(17,598ft)

Day 10:Hike to Kalapatthar 5,555m(18,225ft) and Helicopter flight to Kathmandu

Day 11:Free Day or City Tour

Day 12:Final Departure

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Trip Reviews

The best vacation, with the best views, with the friendliest people on earth

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Your search for a trekking company can stop here!

Alden S, United States

Amazing time on the way to EBC

Asel A, United States

Great EBC trip

Sergey G, United States

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

Eva B, Hungary

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

Hito, Japan

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

Nick O'Connell, New Zealand

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

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