TRIP OVERVIEW
Everest Luxury Trek is designed to accommodate trekkers who prefer a comfortable stay while trekking in the hidden foot prints of Yeti. According to the Himalayan myth, this part of the Everest region used to be the abode place of Yeti. Everest Luxury trek is an amazing option to see the world’s highest Mount Everest (Height: 8,848m) and many other gorgeous views of the Himalayas.This trek is based on comfort mountain lodges – Yeti Mountain Home, situated around the Trans Himalaya Range in Khumbu valley. This trek begins with exciting flight to the Tenzing Hillary Airport, at Lukla. A 35-minute short scenic flight itself amazing and offers a great view of the magnificent mountain of the Everest region. Upon arrival at Lukla, we meet our porters who will carry our baggage then a short walk to the hotel for breakfast or tea break. Everest luxury trek starts from Lukla following the Dudkosi River towards the beautiful Sherpa villages of Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Monjo, and back to Lukla. However, the Everest Luxury trek offers a great opportunity to see the sensational view of the mighty mountain with the unique local culture of Sherpa peoples and its landscape.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive to Kathmandu (Height:1400m)and transfer to Hyatt Regency Hotel
Day 02: Flight to Lukla trek to Phakding (Height2610m) overnight stay in Yeti Mountain home
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazar (Height: 3440m) at Yeti Mountain home
Day 04: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazar hike up to Everest view hotel O/N in Namche at Yeti Mountain Home
Day 05: Trek to Debuche (Height: 3820m) stay in Rivendell Lodge at Luxury wings
Day 06: We Spend second night in Debuche we visit monastery and surrounding stay in Rivendell Lodge at Luxury wings.
Day 07: Trek to Manjo (Height2835m) overnight stay in Yeti Mountain home
Day 08: Trek to Lukla stay at Yeti Mountain Home
Day 09: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu transfer to Hyatt Regency Hotel
Day 10: Full day Kathmandu city Sightseeing stay in Hyatt Regency hotel
Day 11: Final Departure
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive to Kathmandu (Height:1400m)and transfer to Hyatt Regency Hotel
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Waiba Adventure Trek who will drop you to Hyatt Regency hotel in Kathmandu. A full briefing will be given after you check in. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding -3hrs trek (2,610m) overnight stay in Yeti Mountain Home.
After early breakfast we take a short drive to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport for the 35 minutes scenic flight to Lukla. Landing on the narrow, sloping runway high above the Dudh Koshi River in the heart of the mountains is a very spectacular way to arrive. Upon arrival at Lukla we meet our Porters and then we start our trek towards to Phakding. Today we trek with an easy trail, mostly downhill leg, from Lukla to Phakding and up & down trails to Phakding. We will also pass by many stones intricately carved with prayers in the evocative Tibetan script, and prayer wheels of all sizes.Overnight in Phakding at YMH.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazar 4-5 hrs (Height: 3,440m) stay at Yeti Mountain Home
A very pleasant walk by the river through pine forest leads us to escape a narrow gorge section. We pass the entrance to the Khumbu National Park where details of our permits are recorded and then drop down again to the river which we cross on a suspension bridge. We continue up the wooded valley on a good trail and cross the river again before reaching a confluence of rivers one coming down from Thame and the other from the main Khumbu Valley. We make a final crossing here on a spectacular high suspension bridge and then begins an hour and half long ascend to Namche Bazaar on the way if weather allow us we will see view of Mt. Everest. Overnight in Namche Bazaar at YMH.
Day 04: We spend second night in Namche Bazaar stay at Yeti Mountain Home
Today we have a rest day in Namche Bazar. This is an ideal place to spend the day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading further up. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Khumbu region and is facilitates with bank, internet, ATM, good bakery café, groceries shop, restaurants and a colorful market. We can also take a half day excursion to Everest View Hotel to enjoy stunning views of the: (Mt. Everest 8848m), (Lhotse 8516m), (Nuptse 7864m), (Ama Dablam 6814m), (Thamserku 6618m) and (Tabuche peak 6495m). On our way back to Namche we also visit museum. Overnight in Namche Bazar at YMH
Day 05: Trek to Debuche 5-6 hours (Height: 3,820m) at Rivendell Lodge at Luxury wings
After breakfast, we start our trek with easy trail to Phunki Thanga but afterwards ascending to Tengboche will become relatively harder. Tengboche Monastery is one of the biggest monasteries of the Everest region. It encloses within Sagarmatha National Park which is listed in a UNESCO world heritage site. On route today you will have panoramic views of the highest mountain. After we visit the Monastery we descend down throughout beautiful bush of Rhododendron, and Juniper to Debuche. Overnight in Debuche at stay in Rivendell Lodge at Luxury wings
Day 06: we spend second night in Debuche stay at Rivendell Lodge at Luxury wings
Today we will visit the Monastery and rest of the day we enjoy the view and relax. Overnight at Rivendell Lodge at Luxury wings
Day 07: Trek to Manjo (2835m) 6-7 hours trek
We descend rapidly through pine and Rhododendron forest where we can easily spot mountains goats, pheasants and other wild animals and birds common to the area. The path eventually reaches Sansa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. We walk on winding trails followed by another walk through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. After good lunch at Namche Bazar we continue our trek descend to Dudh Koshi river we cross several bridges over the Dudh Koshi River to reach Manjo. Overnight in Manjo at Yeti Mountain Home .
Day 08: Trek to Lukla (2860m) 5 hours trek
Now the trail has become more level and natural. We walk through Sherpa villages noticing their impressive faith in Buddhism and the culture of prayer stones and prayer flags now you feel like back to civilization. After reaching Lukla, we stretch those legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. Our memorable trek in the Himalaya ends today. Overnight in Lukla at Yeti Mountain Home.
Day 09: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Flights to Kathmandu operate in the mornings because in the afternoon there is wind on routes. Flying from Lukla to Kathmandu is as spectacular as the earlier landing. After reaching Kathmandu, transferred to your hotel we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. Overnight in Kathmandu at Hyatt Regency Hotel
Day 10: Full day Kathmandu city Sightseeing stay in Hyatt Regency hotel
After breakfast, you will be going for whole day city sightseeing with the Nepali tour guide to most historical attractions in Kathmandu which are also listed on UNESCO World Heritage sites. We visit the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is also one of the biggest Stupa in the world. The tour is likely to finish around 4pm and the rest of the day is free to explore around Thamel around your hotel as well as to pack your baggage for the trek starting tomorrow morning. You can leave a bag at the hotel with items not needed on the trek. Overnight at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 11: Final departure
Our amazing Everest Luxury Trek comes to end today. A Waiba Adventure Trek representative will drop you off at the airport 3 hours before our scheduled flight.
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