Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is considered challenging due to its high altitudes. The trail is relatively easier following good paths and yak trails but due to the increasing altitude, it’s graded challenging. The trek reaches a maximum elevation of 5545m at Kalapathar with a maximum overnight elevation of 5140m at Gorekshep.

Please be prepared to walk for 6-7 hrs every day on average carrying your backpack, which will consist of your valuable items, water, extra fleece, snacks, etc. The trek is challenging and it is a longer trek reaching up to an elevation of 5500m where some of the famous mountaineering Base Camps are located and you need to sleep at an elevation of 5000m+ for one night at Gorekshep.

No previous experience of trekking is required but you should be moderately fit and must enjoy walking and adaptable to high altitude conditions. Having a previous experience is definitely beneficial but it is not just to participate in this trip. All travelers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. We strongly advise you to prepare yourself for the trip at least 1 or 2 months prior to your trip date by doing regular exercises, going on hiking, running, or gym. The fitter you are, the more enjoyable you will find the experience of trekking. All our trip itinerary has been devised keeping every aspect in mind and allowing ample time for acclimatization.

Kathmandu:
In Kathmandu, we stay in Hotel Hyatt or a similar category. Located near Boudha, Hyatt Hotel offers modern design, 5-star service, and deluxe amenities. Breakfast will be provided at the hotel and your accommodation will be on a twin partnership basis. If you want the same room, you will have to pay a single supplemental price as mentioned in the Travel Cost on request.

On Track:
Our luxury treks can be had at Yati Mountain Homes for three nights in Fakding and Namche. These luxurious hotels offer tired hikers a relaxing stay, high-quality food, and lots of warm Sherpa hospitality.

Above Namche, your accommodation will be in teahouses/lodges run by local people. There are many clean and friendly lodges along the trail. Rooms are basic, usually a bed with a pillow and blanket, but with a wonderful view from your window. All teahouses / lodges have ample warm dining room-lounge. The rooms are very basic. Blankets are usually provided by the teahouse but we will provide warm sleeping bags for all of us. Bathrooms are often shared at higher altitudes and in many places the toilets are squat type.

Single supplement:
If one wants to make his own room in Kathmandu, a single supplement fee will be charged. Especially when traveling in groups, we will always pair you to share a room with people of the same sex and age. If in the case of a single by default, then customers do not have to pay for a single supplement. Please note that on the trek, single supplements are not available due to limited rooms

All meals are included during the trek from Day 03 to Day 12. We will provide three meals a day (B, L, D) during the trek. The menus in the teahouses are varied, ranging from traditional Nepalese dhal bhat, and Momo (Dumpling) Indian food to pizza and apple pie. Despite the fact that meat is available in the teahouses, we prompt against eating it on the trek. The meat has frequently been conveyed in the warmth from lower elevations for a few days before arriving at the teahouses and can cause stomach upsets or disease. During the trek, Breakfast and Dinner will be served at the teahouse/lodge where you stay and Lunch will be along the way.

If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know in advance and we will be sure to pass your message to your guide. For a gluten-free diet, we highly recommend you bring extra foods, especially for breakfast as your options for the breakfast will be limited.

The best seasons to trek to the Everest region are Autumn (from mid-September to the end of November) and Spring (beginning of March until mid-May). Temperatures will drop considerably as you ascend higher every day. The nights are cold (between -10C to 5C) and the days are sunny and hot (between 10C to 20C). Mornings are usually clears.

It’s mandatory and highly recommended to get travel insurance before embarking on any adventurous trips in Nepal. We advise all our clients to get travel insurance that covers emergency helicopter evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) or any other reasons in high altitudes where there are no other means of transportation available. It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverages before making the final decision. Carry proof of your insurance with you on the holiday and leave a copy next to your kin. You must ensure that your insurance provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved.

At, AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions; Our emphasis is always on maintaining small groups so that it will be easy to coordinate and cooperate with each other. We only take up to 12 pax in one group. If you are to join our’, you are likely to be joining people from different countries of any age group except minors. The size of the group varies, the minimum no of persons required to operate the trip is 1 and the maximum is 12 people.

If you want to travel something that is not included in our travel list, we are ready to tailor a trip to your exact needs. In short, we will do our best to get you on the journey you want, when you want it.

Daily wake-up calls will be from 6.00 to 7.00 in the morning while on track. The time of getting up and the time of breakfast will be fixed one night before the briefing time. The schedule for each day will depend entirely on the length of your walk for that day.

After breakfast, we started our daily walk. Before breakfast, you need to pack your duffel bag as it will be loaded by the porter while you are eating breakfast. After a 3-4 hour walk, we stop for mid-day lunch. The afternoon walk is usually short and we usually arrive on time for our afternoon tea. The rest of the afternoon can be spent walking around the village, washing clothes or relaxing with a good book. In a few days, we will arrive at our destination during lunch and the afternoon will be completely free. After dinner, the evening will often be spent playing cards and retrieving the day’s adventures, before going to bed for a well-earned sleep.

You will only carry your day pack carrying the essential items (Water, Cameras, Extra Fleece, Rain jacket, Sunscreen, Snacks, Valuable Items, etc.) that you may need during the walk. The rest of your stuff will be carried by the porter. We provide 1 porter for every 2 participants and we also provide a duffel bag to put your trekking gears.

We encourage you to get all equipment listed below for the trip and kindly ensure you check and try every piece of equipment. You can also buy or hire the same in Kathmandu as they are available.

Clothing and Footwear:
→ Long-sleeved shirts
→ T-Shirts
→ Trousers
→ Warm Jackets/Sweater/Pullover
→ Waterproof jackets and trousers
→ Thermal
→ Inner-wears
→ Undergarments
→ Warm socks
→ Warm Hat, Gloves, and Bandana/Scarf
Extra clothes to wear in Kathmandu when you come back from the trek
→ Trekking shoes
→ Slippers/Flip flops to wear at camp
→ Daypack 30-35 liters (To carry your sunblock, water, camera, waterproof jackets, and others that you may require
while trekking)

Documents:
→ Passport with visa and validity of 6 months after your trip completion
→ 4 copies of passport size photos for permits and official formalities
→ Travel Insurance (Please refer to the general information page for more detail about it)

Flight tickets:
→ Credit cards in case of emergencies
→ Driving ID or any other ID in case of loss of your passport.
(Please carry the photocopy of all the documents along with you and leave a copy to next of kin)

Others:
→ Headlamps with extra batteries
→ Sunglasses with UV protection
→ Camera with charger or spare batteries
→ A pair of trekking poles
→ Water bottle one (1) liter
→ Laundry bag to keep the dirty clothes
→ Large plastic bags to keep the clothes dry
→ Padlock
→ Binoculars
→ Reading materials, notebooks, and pens

Toiletries and hygiene:
→ Quick-drying towel
→ Small face towel
→ Toothbrush & Toothpaste
→ Deodorants, Soap and Shampoo (Smaller bottle)
→ Face and body moisturizer, Sunscreen, and lip balm
→ Hand sanitizer/Antiseptic wipes
→ Hygiene products
→ Basic first aid kit

The gears listed below will be provided by us for the trek. Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag must be returned after the completion of the trek.

→ Down Jacket (If required)
→ Sleeping bag (If required)
→ Duffel/Kit Bag (If required)

Other information such as (Insurance, Arrival Instructions, Visa and Passport, etc) required for the trip will be provided after your trip confirmation. Please feel free to get in touch with us if you require more information about the trip.