Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

MHTAE PVT LTD luxury Everest trekking does not stay at Everest base camp overnight because to stay overnight at base camp we need to buy special permits which are very expensive. only Everest base camp climbers stay there. You stay overnight at Gorakshep(5180m) and a day hike to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep for overnight sleeping.

You can take shower in every lodge where you stay. Many of the tea houses have a gas shower and you need to pay US$3 to US$ 6 per shower per person. The shower cost in lower elevations is cheaper and increasing to upper elevations because they bring the gas from Lukla. The gas brings by airplane to Lukla and the porter carries it to base camp. In lower elevation, some tea houses have a solar shower and electric heater shower.

We can charge the battery in every tea house but you can charge only in the dining hall. You can charge phone cameras and other small electronic devices with an extra cost of US$ 2 to US$5 depends upon the device and elevation you stay. Some tea houses have electricity some have solar charging.

Almost each and every tea houses have wifi available and they charge the extra cost for using wifi. Many tea houses have wifi services of the Everest link prepaid wifi card. you can buy the wifi card and can use all the tea houses of Everest base camp trek.

We can organize the groups from 1 to 15 people in one group. if the number of travelers more than 15 we divide it into 2 groups handling by two experienced guides and other numerous assistant guides. The group can be a mix of different individuals, couples, or friends traveling together. MHTAE like to organize a private trip of your own group rather than join you to other individuals.

The first season Is called Spring(From March beginning to May ending) is the warmest trekking season. another dry season is Autumn(September to November) is the best time to trek Everest base camp. At that time the sky is clear and the busiest and crowded time for the trek. December January and February is the winter season in Nepal. Snow covers in high elevation. The temperature decreases until negative 15 to 30 degrees. June July August is called the worst season for trekking to Everest Base Camp trek. Because of that time many chances to cancel your flight to and from Lukla. It's quiet to trek in this season. and many flower blossoms. But some trails slippery by raining and many leeches in lower elevation. Sometimes Lanslide can happen.

MHTAE normally organizes the staff crews depends on your group size. mainly you have a main trekking leader or guide and a porter sharing with two paying persons. if your group size more than 4 people we organize a trek with other assistant guides and if you have more than 8 people 1 main trekking leader and 2 assistant guides and 4 porters or sherpa.

For the domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and return there is an allowance of 10 kgs luggage and 5 kgs hand carry. Choose lightweight clothing during trekking. If your weight of luggage more than 15 you need to pay an extra US$ 1 per kgs for the flight. Note: do not bring heavy toiletries like Shampoo conditioner body shampoo, laundry wash handwash, you bring an organic brand of all in one to decrease the weight.

Better you bring your own sleeping bag and down jacket by yourself. in case if you do not have and need to buy only for this trek do not buy. MHTAE provides you a free sleeping bag and down jacket for your trek but you need to return back after complete the trek. you can bring your sleeping bag liner.

You can leave your excess backpack in Kathmandu in your hotel or our office freely. There you no need to pay extra cost for deposit luggage. but please after deposit your luggage you take a luggage deposit tag. After complete your trek to Everest Base Camp, you can take a bag by showing this tag.

Honestly, you can wear short clothes and leggings in Kathmandu and during trekking but MHT suggests you wear the cloth which is shorts but cover until your knees. if you dress inappropriately the people of the city and mountain feel embarrassing.

Yes, there are numerous hikes around Kathmandu. you can hike there. or after complete trekking, if you like a small hike around Kathmandu you can choose some of them from here Day hike around Kathmandu.

When you choose Mission Himlayaa Treks And expeditions for your trekking and tour in Nepal we do not force to give tips for your crews. But generally, tips expected and not compulsory need to pay. but culturally prevalent in Kathmandu or Pokhara or all over Nepal/ Honestly tips is a kind of thanks from you to our staff when they did good jobs for you. Their service and efforts what they doing for you were great then you can pay tips. we suggest you give the tips individually better than all give to your leader and distribute. Note: we do not include Tips for trip costs.

We suggest you do not exchange your currency to the airport counter because their currency rate is lower than in other places. you can exchange your currency all over Kathmandu in money changer they give you a good rate. or you can exchange banks. please do not bring all currency without exchange for trekking. because the rate is very low in trekking lodges. Because they need to back the city to exchange.

There are several trekking agencies in Nepal. you can see their fair reviews in Trip advisors or other travel sites. and you can see their webpage and their include items of your costs and compare their services. before confirming your trip you call and clear about your services with that company directly with their experts. choose the best value for your money.

Everest Base Camp trek is a Moderate trekking destination of Nepal as categorized trekking in Nepal. Normal physical fitness people can do this trek. Do not think sporty people can do this. An average of people who can trek 5 to 7 hours in a day can finish the Everest base camp trek. No need for a big technical issue to trek Everest base camp because it is not climbing to the Everest summit. Just trek until base camp and return from there. Be prepare mentally. for more details, you can read our blog Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty.

The shortest itinerary for a classic Everest base camp trek is 12 days with acclimatization days. if you do not like acclimatization it takes 10 days. But some people have a very limited time frame or holidays but if they like to do Everest base camp they can finish in 9 days with acclimatization. 7 days without acclimatization. You can see our pancakes Everest Base Camp Trek return by helicopter. Everest base camp short trek or Everest base camp rapid trek for more information and costing. I the travelers just have 1 day they can take an Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour private or joining a group.

A good question about the traveling Everest base camp aged. normally the person who is physically fit can trek to Everest base camp. normally the acute mountain sickness can affect old-aged people more than children. children below 20 to 10 have less possibility to affect. so from child 10 years to old people 65, we suggest to do Everest Base camp trek and we have a successful experience in this aged group people

Normally there is no age limit of Everest Base Camp Luxury lodge trekking we have past experience of 6 years old to 75 years old trekkers trekking Everest Base Camp Luxury trekking. for family trekking, we request you not to join with other group members and we request you to take a few days extra then please feel free to ask us about your arrangement. We made clear your question regarding the trip prior to your confirmation.

According to our past experience, we have a lot of trekkers who did Everest base camp trek without any past experience of trekking and hiking. If your fitness level is normal you can complete the Everest base camp luxury trek. Past trek and hike experience is the plus point of your trek for this time.

Of course Yes. We ensure full of travel safety both for female and male travelers. We have a very good relationship with our guide staff and lodges. All our guides are very helpful and mindful with our guests.

Our guide and pre-meeting request all the trekkers to keep slow and regular trekking instead of fast and stop trekking. We will not participate in any marathon in this trek so the main guide stays with the slowest trekker during your Everest Base Camp trek in group trek. Slow trekking is the plus point of preventing acute mountain sickness.

Nepal trekking situated in higher elevation so it will a bit challenging for most visitors. Some training and good information are always helpful for this trekking. Normally it's moderate difficult trekking as compared to other trekking routes of Nepal. Trekking normally 5 to 7 hours in one day and around 10 to 15 kilometers in one day.

Normally we not suggest a very hard pre-training before the trek. but 1 month prior to the trek if you will do running or distance walking in your hometown it will very helpful. But please do not do a high level of fitness like Gym or other hard training it is not necessary for this trek. It is moderate hiking only because of the altitude it looks difficult.

After you deposit for the trek from your hometown then you can send your scanning copy of your passport, Flight ticket copy, and passport-sized photo together for booking your trekking. We confirm your flight ticket, Permits, and hotel booking prior to your arrival time in Nepal. The rest due amount we warmly request you to pay after your arrival in Kathmandu hotel before start your trekking.

trek and the tour are higher altitude activities. We hardly request you to buy your travel insurance from your hometown. We will not suggest you buy an insurance policy with us or our recognized company. There are some risks in higher altitude trekking like Acute Mountain sickness, Leg injury, and other diseases. So please do not hesitate to buy your insurance. Before buy your insurance policy confirm with your agents higher altitude evacuation by helicopter include or not. In case of emergency, it must necessary so in higher elevation, there are no good hospitals. We always keep the priority on your health risk. So Buy Insurance policy covering 5555m altitude covering and emergency rescue evacuation.

Here is the Packing List: Base layers: For Everest Base, Camp Trek base layer cloth is very important for higher elevation. In lower elevation like Lukla(2850m) Namche(3440m) they will not necessary in the high season of trekking. please try to pack wicking moisture clothes and wool base layers. Insulation layer: The second layer of cloth also necessary depends on the season. we suggest a fleece jacket with a lightweight. Outer layer: This is a warm layer used in the higher elevation of the trek because there the weather is very cold all season. A down jacket of negative 10 degrees will be recommended for all trekkers. Trekking Trousers: We suggest you take 2* pair of hiking trousers and 1 pair of short stretched trousers for the Trek Trekking shirt: We suggest 3 to 5 pairs of short and long shirt mix sets which are lightweight and fabric is better. Waterproof Jacket and trousers: please in your luxury base camp packing list Rain and snow protection gear need to add. A waterproof good quality jacket. but the trousers normal is fine. Underwear: At least 2 to 4 pieces of moisture-wicking underwear necessary for hiking. sporty underwear is the best choice for this trekking. Headwear: A good quality trekking hat or cap and a warm hat or beanie for cold wear will be recommended. Neck Gaiter: A gaiter makes your face and neck warm in cold altitude and dusty places. A cheap quality gaiter also fine for any trekking. Gloves: Light inner gloves and outer insulated gloves which must be waterproof and durable can be suggested by MHT for Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge trekking. Footwear: Another most important gear for the Everest base camp luxury trek is footwear. frostbite protection is our one goal for all trekkers. a pair of comfortable trekking boots that must be waterproof or Goretex and good quality with a pair of warm quality socks will be necessary for Everest Base Camp Trek. For day hiking in lower elevation, you can use sports shoes. A sandal we will recommend you to bring for the teahouse stay period. Note: Be remember that do not bring very new shoes it makes the foot blister. so use it at least 1 week before trekking. warm thermal socks. gaiters, sandals, and hiking shoes are better if you add this to Your packing list of the trek. Bags and Backpacks: A duffel bag or 50-70 ltr backpack will be recommended for porters and a day backpack for your personal use in hiking 20-40 ltr with rain cover we will suggest for our Everest Base Camp Trek packing list. Sleeping Bag: A good quality sleeping bag around negative 10 to 20 degrees will be better for Everest Base Camp luxury Trekking. We suggest you bring a sleeping bag liner if you have one. If you do not have we will give you a sleeping bag which you need to return to us after complete your trekking. Ear Plugs: To protecting the Snoring of your teammate or from another room trekker earplug is the good packing gear for Everest Base Camp. Trekking Poles: Most of the trekkers who like to Everest base camp bring a trekking pole in their hike. So for your less stress please you can pack a pair of trekking pole for this trek. Sunglasses: UV Protector sunglass with the light-reduction in must necessary gear for Nepal all snow Himalaya mountain trekking. Headlight: Every guesthouse they have a light but some higher elevation the power of light not enough. so at night they off all light. Mountain is a remote place for the toilet and other issues like a sunrise hike to Kalapatthar 5545 m you need to bring a headlight with an extra pair of good quality batteries you must bring in Everest Base Camp Trek. Hydration Bladder /water bottle: To protect your dehydration in trekking and prevention of AMS you need to drink water so, please add 2 water bottles one for cold water and another for hot water. or hydration bladder is easy to carry or drink cold water from your backpack. Towel: Most of the teahouse in the Everest region does not provide a towel for trekkers so please for your personal use in the bathroom put 1 towel for your Everest base camp packing gear. Lock: For your belongings safety Mission, Himalaya Treks suggest you bring 2 locks - one for porter luggage and another for your backpack for your valuable goods, passport, and money. Waterproof Bag: You can bring a waterproof bag or some plastic bag to save your valuables (camera mobile passport, documents) from the water like sweating or wet by rain. Camera: A good quality camera with lots of memory cards and pairs of batteries will better bring for EBC trek for memory in the future. Or recall for other trekking with us. You can show good pictures with your friends and relatives. Portable chargers: Everyplace anytime you can not charge your battery. so please bring a portable charger for your personal use of mobile. Books Cards, Passport, Money: Book and cards can be used for fun in your teahouse rest time except for your trekking period. Please bring Enough cash and change in NPR local currency in Kathmandu before start trekking with us. Because trekking EBc is a remote place you cannot change USD at good exchange rates and there is no ATM in trekking places. Only Lukla ANDF Namche can find some ATM but it's not working much time. Insurance: Trekking in a mountain or in a higher Elevation is a high risk. so buy a good insurance policy and bring a copy of it which covers at least 5600m and with emergency coverage of helicopter evacuation. Some Medications and Toiletries: Some water purification tablets or drops will be recommended for your trek. Some isotonic powder and oral rehydration powder, Diamox, normal first-aid kit we suggest to add is your packing gear of Everest Base Camp Trek. Suncream, Wipes, Toilet paper: We suggest you bring some rolls of toilet paper, Suncream SPF 50 or more, lip balm SPF 50 or more, and some wet wipes add to your Everest base camp packing gear. Toothpaste and Toothbrush also add to your packing list. Blister plaster, Oximeter and hand sanitizer: Please note that if your oximeter shows your oxygen level less than 70% you can consult with your Guide for your next day's trekking or back immediately in the day from that altitude to lower altitude. Hand sanitizer you can use before eating breakfast lunch and dinner time. blister in the in your feet blister comes you can use blister plaster.

Of course yes. we will free provide a rented down jacket and sleeping bag for This trek. But after a complete trek, you can return it back to our staff. If you have your own sleeping bag and down jacket do not hesitate to bring them. only the trekkers who do not have we will provide our rented sleeping bag and down jacket. please let our staff in trip meeting time about your clothing then we know you need.

Normally our trekking is organized trek with guide and porters. Day backpack you can carry by yourself but your hiking clothes and other teahouse clothes and goods carried by your porter. your hand luggage you can leave in Kathmandu and put your gears and goods in a duffel bag or if you have your own hiking 60 to 80 ltr backpack it will be good for porters.

We suggest you bring a 30 to 40 liter maximum size day backpack where you can put your essentials day hiking things and some valuables.

Yes, Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and return have weight limits. 10 kgs of luggage and 5 hg hands luggage will be allowed freely on the flight. if you have more weight than this you need to pay US$1 per kg in flight. For porters also 20 to 25 kgs yours two-person backpack is suggested by our company and the Government of Nepal. Note: Passport Medications and valuables we will suggest you bring by yourself during the flight or in a trekking day backpack. Because some time flight luggage can be delayed due to overweight of tiny airstrip weight of peoples. They have a flight weight limit of airplanes too.

Of course Yes. you can deposit your luggage in Kathmandu in a hotel free of cost before the trek. The things unnecessary for the trip can leave there. after deposit your luggage please take the deposit voucher. after finish your tour you can show it and back to the hotel

Yes, our airport representative will wait for you at the arrival gate before your arrival time. After your procedure of visa, you can see him in front of the gate with your name card placid in a paper and he leaves 3 hours before departure in the airport departure hall.

Of course yes. After your plane landing please show your 6-month validity passport in the arrival hall visa procedure section. it takes a little time because of the small airport and many trekkers take online visas there. But the procedure is very easy to get a visa here. Please your staying place name need to fill up in the visa form. so do not forget to ask us about your booking hotel name before the flight from your home town to Nepal.

This trip is luxury so we will book you the 4 to 5-star category accommodation during your stay in Kathmandu. the hotel can be Hotel Aloft or similar standard and located in the town center.

According to your trek confirmed itinerary and dates we will provide the hotels in Kathmandu. If you will stay more nights because of early arrival, late departure from trekking you need to pay yourself for an extra hotel in Kathmandu. A similar hotel costs US$ 95 per double room and US$ 90 per single room per night. If there is availability the rooms we will book for you and you can pay us or you can book yourself. In case the same hotel not available we will give you information about the hotel and costing after consult with you when is necessary.

During our other trekking arrangements normal tea houses and lodges available during the trek in the mountain but This trek, we will provide a 5-night Yeti Mountain Home which is a 3-star category hotel in trekking. Other nights we will provide the best available lodges for trekking. We will provide inside toilet rooms where available even in higher elevation.

Higher elevation hotels are limited. In high season many trekkers are trekking in Everest Base camp because it's the most popular trekking in the world. as per availability, we will provide twin-sharing accommodation during the trekking. In case if you will need a single supplement you need to pay US$ 190 extra for a Yeti mountain home per night. But in higher elevation the guesthouse is basic so if they have available rooms per night US$ 7 we will provide single rooms. Somewhere we will provide freely the extra single rooms. Note: Some teahouse cannot provide private room because of their availability and limitations. Even you have the ability to pay extra they will not provide a private room because other trekkers cannot find the bed also. he went out without rooms.

We provide trekkers all meals during the trekking but the drinks and water they buy by themselves. The budget options of water are to use your pills or chlorine drops in local water provided by lodges. Or you can buy your own water in teahouses or shops from US$ 1 to Us4 5 per liter depends on elevation and places.

Our guide provides you the menu from your staying hotel and you can choose your own meal during the trekking. we will provide free hot drinks in trekking each meal 1 cups. They have Nepali, Chinese, Indian and continental dishes. You have full the freedom to choose your meals from the menu. The food like Pizza, Noodles, Pasta, macaroni, Spaghetti, Rice, Eggs, Bread, Soups, MOmo, Toasts. Traditional Nepali cuisine is very famous which includes the sets of rice, Vegetables, Lentils soup, Pickle, Curry, and crispy bread called papad. This food is popular because it's a buffet all over Nepal without pay extra add-on cost. Meals are hygienic and freshly prepared after you arrive at the guesthouse. Note: Meat in higher elevation is not very fresh so beware with meat items.

Yes, no doubt. You can charge your electric device in common places like the dining hall in the guesthouses. only some places have to charge in your private rooms. You need to pay extra for your charging which can be US$ 1 to US$ 5 per hour per device or per full charging per device depends on the guesthouse or elevation. Note: 230 Volt c and d type of travel adapter useful in Nepal trekking and traveling. In case if you forget to bring you can buy this in Kathmandu for a couple of dollars.

Normally Nepal squat toilets popular in Nepal. many of our Luxury Yeti Mountain home ou will be private western toilets. Some higher elevation the toilet is squat and outside sharing with many trekkers means not attached with your personal rooms.

Many of your time in the teahouse you can use toilets in teahouses. but during your trekking, you cannot find a toilet middle of the way. you can go toilet to see your privacy yourself outside in shadow or unseen places of trekkers.

Many lower elevation teahouses provide wifi in 3 to 5 us$ per 24 hours. You can buy a sim card in Kathmandu with a data package and use it during trekking but the signal is poor and strong depends on the places. you can use this phone for domestic and international calls too. In case some places your sim card not works properly you can use the guesthouse phone with paying the cost. Nowadays Many teahouses provide the Everest Link wifi. If you Buy US$ 30 for 20 GB or US$v 20 for 10 GB you can use almost all places during the trekking until your GB finished.

Of course yes. all the tea houses and hotels sell toilet paper in the trekking. They do not provide toilet paper freely in the toilet. The cost of toilet paper starts from US$ 2 to US$ 5 in higher elevations.

Lower elevation teahouses have a hot shower either by solar or by Gas whereas higher elevation provides hot water in the bucket because of flowing water freezing. normally they charge US$ 3 to 5 for a hot shower per person per shower.

Only some teahouses have laundry facilities during the trekking. During your acclimatization day in Namche and Dingboche we will suggest you do laundry but another day it is not good for laundry because sometimes the clothes cannot dry due to time and cold weather. After complete your trekking you can give all your clothes in Kathmandu for laundry. They have fast laundry and dry services.

The best way of traveling higher elevation is slowly ascended to a higher elevation and acclimatize after 3500m 1 day at the same altitude. after 1000m altitude gain you need to stay another night again for acclimatization. Otherwise, you might have acute mountain sickness. Our all the guide are highly experienced with Symptoms with Ams and another related mountain sickness. so they carry oximeter and Diamox in higher elevation trekking. Some trekkers can trek without acclimatization. If you have a limited time frame you can consult with us for a short trek then you can fly back from Gorakhshep to Kathmandu by helicopter. We can Customize your trip according to your holiday and wants so please consult with experts.

Our trekking leaders are experts to handle such problems. In case if you are unable to trek lower or higher elevation during your injury or AMS they will consult with your travel insurance agents and according to your policy, we will send a helicopter for emergency evacuation. If you are normal we will give you good advice with first aid treatments to reduce sickness and bring your nearby health post or HRA post.

Yes, we can tell it's safe according to our past trekking experience. But before eat your food please check if it's well cooking or not. Water needs to treated safely before drinking because our natural water has lots of minerals. we can digest it but trekkers cannot be. Do not eat uncooked vegetables in Kathmandu. During the trekking meat is not fresh so beware before you eat meat items.

Nepal mountain is obviously cold no doubt. Depends on the season and timing the temperature a lot of changes. Trekking in higher elevation will much colder than lower elevation. Normally during the high season of trekking day time hike not very cold you can hike with normal light hiking gear but in tea, houses say at night it will very cold. The temperature falls until negative 20 degrees at Everest base camp. But depends on elevation the temperature is different. Trek to Everest Base Camp in the wintertime is Very cold So temperature falls to negative 40 degrees in Everest Base Camp. To prepare your trekking gear please consult with us before your departure.

Due to weather anytime the Lukla flight delayed or canceled. If you have a buffer day you can make your trek flexible. but if you have no extra day you can decrease your acclimatization day or you need to fly back from Everest Base camp to Lukla or Kathmandu by helicopter with extra add-on cost. Sometimes the weather is bad but the chopper can fly to Lukla. For this flight, you need to pay an extra US$ 500 per person per way. So prepare your contingency add-on cost for this flight. If you have a buffer day you can back to Kathmandu hotel that day cost you can pay yourself in hotel lodging and flooding. The flight can be rescheduled for the next day without extra addon cost in flight. Sometimes the airlines change the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla to Ramechap to Lukla in hat case we will provide you free transport from Kathmandu to Manthali Ramechap on a sharing basis. and Vice versa when you back after complete your trekking from Lukla to Kathmandu or Lukla to Ramechap and drive to Kathmandu.

Tips Not mandatory but are expecting in Nepal. The guide and porter tips are not included in the tour fees. The tip is the appreciation of your treks. During the staff's hard work and their effort for your happy holiday, we generally suggest you tip them. They think they succeed to complete your trek organize happily.

Except for the tour fee, your extra money depends on the things that you buy. For drinks and guesthouses, we will suggest you bring US$ 20 per day. For extra spending, you can consult with our expert from Prior to The trek and they will give you a Hint of the Money you spent. Roughly you can manage after our advice.

For group, tour joining we do not charge you extra cost but on your dates, if you like to private trek you can consult with us for a solo trekking itinerary with Quotation.

Normally we have a free postponed policy prior to 3 months of booking. But Cancellation of booking after paying deposit are as follows: Before 90 days, a full refund of the deposit. Less than 21 days, no fund of the deposit. Between 90-21 days, only 50% of the deposit can be refunded.

Normally the cost you cannot get a refund if you are unable to trek by yourself because We need to pay our guide and porter fully after we committed the trip. So the tour fee is not refunded but in case you cannot finish your trek just after 1 or 2 days we can give you a hotel in the city for some nights to stay.

Of course Yes if you will book your private trek with us but in group joining it will be not possible. If you have your private group tour you can consult with our company and guide then probably you can add extra days in your trek. You can consult with us after you confirmed we will try to choose your best solution.

We can organize the tour or short trekking quickly too. There are many options like Pokhara sightseeing, Chitwan Jungle Safari, Paragliding, Bungy jumping, Rafting Kathmandu tour, Lumbini tour. so You can easily extend your holiday after consulting our Experts at least Prior 3 days if possible.

In our office policy, we cannot share private personal data with anyone. In sharing groups, we only can give you nationalities and aged groups with gender. You can ask us how many people in your group signed up with us for this trek. We never share your private data with another person too.

We included almost all items but generally, we suggest you bring some tipping extra money and contingency optional helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu US$ 1000 in case of bad weather and emergency. Other items are Nepal Visa fees, Wifi, Battery Chargings, Showers, Snacks and alcoholic drinks, and water charges. Also, you can bring some amount of Kathmandu lunch and dinners.

Normally only in the city, you can use credit cards properly. There are several; ATMs in Kathmandu you can use this and bring cash is suitable for trekking. Normally they charge 3 to 5% extra cost for credit card use. Most of the trekking routes have no ATYM so we will warmly request you to bring cash after an exchange in Kathmandu. For emergencies, you can use a credit card in some places.