This 7-day programme is designed for travellers who want to see Everest and the Khumbu region at close range without committing to a strenuous multi-week trek. It combines the cultural richness of Kathmandu with a genuine high-altitude Everest experience, staying in Yeti Mountain Home lodges – the finest accommodation available on the Everest trail – and culminating in a private helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) with a champagne breakfast back at Namche before flying to Kathmandu. The result is an Everest journey that is demanding in scenery but comfortable in every other respect.
This is not a tour for people who want to tick Everest Base Camp from an airport lounge. The programme involves 3–5 hours of walking on mountain paths each day at altitude between 2,800m and 3,440m, staying in Namche Bazaar's highest-quality accommodation, and experiencing the Sherpa culture, monastery life and Himalayan landscape that make the Khumbu one of the world's great travel destinations regardless of what you do or don't summit. But it is achievable by any reasonably fit person without mountaineering experience, and the comfort standard throughout is genuinely high.
Yeti Mountain Home properties in Monjo and Namche Bazaar are the most comfortable lodges on the classic Everest trail. Private rooms, hot showers, excellent kitchens producing proper meals (not the standard dal bhat-only trail menu) and warm, well-heated interiors make altitude easier. At Namche, the lodge's spa offers treatments that genuinely help acclimatisation and recovery. Staying here changes the character of an Everest experience from an endurance exercise to a genuine luxury mountain journey.
Kathmandu Valley UNESCO heritage sightseeing on arrival. Nagarkot for Himalayan sunset and sunrise. Flight to Lukla and trek through Sagarmatha National Park. Namche Bazaar – the capital of Sherpa culture – with monastery visits, market and mountain views. Private helicopter to Everest Base Camp at sunrise. Champagne breakfast above the clouds at Namche. Return to Kathmandu for final night.
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights. Destinations: Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Lukla, Monjo, Namche Bazaar, Everest Base Camp (helicopter). Accommodation: Luxury hotel in Kathmandu; Yeti Mountain Home lodges in Monjo and Namche. Fitness level: Moderate – 3–5 hours walking daily at 2,800–3,440m altitude. Best time: October–November and March–May for clearest mountain visibility.
Meet our representative at the airport who will transfer you to the Hotel. Hotel checking-in and go for sightseeing tour. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After sumptuous breakfast in the hotel's restaurant, you will be taken to visit the world heritage sites designated by UNESCO. The places include Swayambunath (Monkey) Temple on the hill lock, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath. After Lunch, we drive toNagarkot. Along the way, we visit Bhaktapur town. Check-in the selected Hotel in Nagarkot. Thereafter, you amble around the hill - station and enjoy the sunset views over the Himalayas. The views are clearly visible from your hotel room. Overnight at Selected Hotel – Nagarkot.
After an early breakfast, enjoy a brief flight to beautiful Lukla to begin your mountain adventure. Enter the Khumbu “gateway” and embark on a winding and remote path through towering peaks and tiny villages. After several hours of exploration, end your day in the Yeti Mountain Home in the village of Monjo, indulging your senses with spectacular views while dining on local cuisine.
Enjoy a lovely breakfast and then continue your journey into Sagamartha National Park. Here, embark on a challenging trek up an undulating trail to Namche Bazaar. Catch your breath along the way by stopping amongst quaint and colorful village shops as you progress along this ancient trail. At the end of today’s quest, enjoy a peaceful evening of refreshment and spa luxury in the Namche Yeti Mountain Home.
After a relaxing morning, enjoy guided exploration of this mountainous town. Learn about Namche’s ancient history, and feast your eyes on the chilling trails in the area, which lead all the way to the top of Mt. Everest. Treat yourself to local shopping and a guided walk through a local monastery. Then, return to your Yeti Mountain Home for a night of rest.
Rise early and take a private helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp. Surrounded by the snow-capped Himalayas, this is truly a unique and awe-inspiring experience. Then, return to the Yeti Mountain Home for a delightful champagne breakfast before flying back to Kathmandu. Upon landing, explore the magnificent shopping and architecture of Patan Durbar Square before tucking in for the night in your beautiful Kathmandu hotel.
Today you will be free for your own activities like shopping. Afternoon we will drop you at the Kathmandu Airport end of the package.
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Getaway Nepal Adventure (P.) Ltd.
Thamel Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977 98510 38 908
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