Overview of Luxury Everest Trek -7 days

Luxury Everest trek is considered one of the world famous trekking routes, Everest region with the best service. It is the perfect way to explore and enjoy a close-up view of natural beauty, culture, and mighty mountains in a short period of time. This can be an adventurous and thrilling experience in Everest Region. It is dream destination to see and explore Mt Everest which is the highest peak in the world. And the amazing thing is one can explore through helicopter flight.

Luxury Everest Trekking offers amazing view of the massive Mount Everest and Mt.Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Kongde Ri, and Kusum kanguru and other several peaks in the Khumbu region. This region is rich in Flora and Fauna. Varieties of Rhododendron can be seen. The endangered animals like Himalayan Thar, Red Panda, Snow Leopard, Wild Yak can also founds in this region.

Luxury Helicopter Everest Trek is exciting trek that lets you fly through helicopter over the lush hill and pine forest with amazing views of Mountains. Helicopter will take you up-to Kalapatthar from Everest View hotel. Kala Patthar is the most popular viewpoint in the Everest region. Kala Patthar is the highest point of your trek. Kala Patthar is sirrounded by icy walls of Mount Pumori, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse. One can enjoy a 360degree view of these Himalayan giants

The Sherpa settlements on the Luxury Everest Trekking area who have preserved their traditions, Cultures and immense faith on Buddhism is unique and revelations can be seen in their village houses, dresses and on their innocent smiling faces with warm welcoming nature. They are said to be born to climb the mountains setting new world records and most of them are from the Khumbu region including the First Everest Summit mountaineer. The monasteries are worth watching, the nuns and monks chanting scared Buddhist mantras, taking blessings and lighting in these holy places eternally satisfies you with great scared feelings.

Luxury Everest trek begins with your arrival After that a short exciting flight to Lukla takes you to the Khumbu region. The Sagarmatha national Park is another attraction of this trek. Lush rhododendron, Pine and Brich forests with abundant of wild lives that you may come across while trekking adds value.

This park is famous for some of the rarest flora and faunas like Himalayan thar, Musk deer, Himalayan Bear, Himalayan Leopard. During spring, the forest is bloomed with numerous wild flowers. The trek then head to Namche Bazaar. This is an exciting place to view the Sherpa culture and glorious towering mountain views with Everest, Ama Dablam and the entire Everest region that make your trip worth visiting and life time memory. Then charter Helicopter flight from Everest View Hotel to Kalapatthar.

Graceful Adventure Travel can manage Land and Air transportation according to your preference. We provide experienced Guides and Porter with full knowledge about the destination that ensures safety and ease. Food and Accommodation will also provide according to your preference. Our company will always be there with you during the trip.

What makes Luxury Everest Trek Special?

The Luxury Everest trek itself is a very special trek with luxury accommodations and accessibility facilities. From the Everest View Lodge and Namche Bazaar, you can enjoy spectacular views of Mt.Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Kongde Ri, and Kusum Kanguru. A few additional images of great sherpa villages in the valleys of Thame, Khunde, and Khumjung, including the colorful town nest shape of Namche bazaar. You will stay one night in Everest View Hotel which is one of the highest places in the world. Then from Everest View Hotel fly to Kalapatthar by Helicopter and back to Kathmandu by Helicopter.

Difficulty level of Luxury Everest Trek 

Luxury Everest trek difficulty lies from easy to moderate trek in the world according to one’s strength and enduring capacity. Though this trek doesn’t demand extra physical fitness, you should not be suffering from knee or ankle problems alongside heart and lung diseases.

This trek is completed by 5-7 hours of walking per day with a small backpack having enough breaks in between. But better prepare for this trek with adequate exercise and fitness. These could include, daily walking, going for a hike, a long walk once in a week, doing yoga-related breathing etc.

Food and Accommodation on Luxury Everest Trek 

Food and accommodation are the priorities for every traveler during their Everest Luxury Trek. Everest lies in the rural part of the country and the 5star hotels but we can provide excellent lodge houses and hotels. While staying at Kathmandu 5 Star like Hayat Regency, Soaltee, Marriot or similar can manage as per your required. Similarly, Yeti home or similar are available during trek and Everest View hotel can manage in Namche which provides best accommodation in Everest region. The hotels are mostly twin sharing and the single bedroom can be managed upon your request.

Food is essential during the trek. Burning of food is the essence for energy to achieve this trek. There’s a saying in Nepalese “Dal Bhat power, 24 hours” meaning the dal bhat gives you the power to withstand for almost a day. The national cuisine is dal bhat however Sherpa’s cuisine or the foods such as momo noodle soups and other local dishes curries, lentils and vegetables can be prepared upon your wish and request.

Breads, eggs, pizza, prawn, momo, ramen noodles, desserts such as ice-cream, porridge, and steaks are commonly found and included in the menu. No traveler must worry about their foods as we prepare a detailed list of your taste and include it to the hotel and place of your stay during the Everest Luxury trek .

We had selected the best hotels during the trek where we provided standard meals of the day as breakfast, lunch and dinner. We may however provide you complimentary tea and coffees occasionally. We highly encourage you to drink green tea, hot or warm water, coffee and want you to be fully hydrated during the course of the trek.

We strongly encourage you to avoid hard drinks and highly caffeinated drinks and dairy products as they may cause difficulties in higher elevation to your physiology and health.

Best Time to Visit Luxury Everest Trek 

Autumn and Spring are considered as the best time for Luxury Everest Trek. In the spring i.e. between February and April has the best achieved climate. The temperature lies between the ranges of 20 degrees to 5 degrees at night. The skies are clear, no hue or cloud are seen, the paths are green and lushly, the adequate snow on mountains and the drizzling crystal clear water on stream alongside the pine and rhododendron forest.

Similarly, the best season for Luxury Everest trekking is between September and early November. This is also the best time as lots of travelers are seen in the trek and a rapid peak or influx in tourism is seen. No fluctuation in weather with the adequate temperature makes this season excellent. The Nepalese major festivals; Dashain and Tihar also lie in this season. The skies are clear and the season is excellent for trekking.

Though not highly preferred, the rainy season from early June to late august can be the time for Everest Luxury trekking. This season has the most changeable climate i.e. from clear to rainy weather. However, the time isn’t the harshest as no snow falls in this season and one can enjoy the monsoon alongside the rocky mountain terrain.

The period between late November to early February is not preferred as it is the winter season and has the harshest cold. The most casualties heard occur during this season. The continuous down pouring of icefall and the temperatures to the minus degree Celsius in minutes makes this trek almost impossible. Thus, choosing the best time is must while pursuing this luxury trek in Nepal.

Tipping During the Trek

Tipping is your own choice of presenting the gratitude for your services and within your discretion. You may wish to tip for the services you like or just say “DHANYABAD” in Nepali terms to show your immense gratitude for the service.
Tipping is usually offered on the final day of the trip. Similarly, trekkers can tip to the hotel, lodge or people on any day they like. The amount of tipping is entirely upon personal choice and perception.

Altitude Sickness and Acclimatization

When the elevation is above 2000m from the sea level AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) symptoms can be seen due to less oxygen in the atmosphere, which will make breathing difficult. Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, and Nausea are the symptoms of AMS.

Remember you’ll be trekking above 3000m in the Luxury Everest trek, so there is less chance to get AMS. You should walk slowly and steadily to let your body get used to the thin air. If you try to walk fast and cover high altitudes in less time, there are chances to get AMS. Precaution should be used to keep conditions from worsening. Drink Plenty of water which keeps the body hydrated and have a balanced diet food that can energize your body.
To prevent AMS acclimatization is included in our Itinerary.

Acclimatization is very important as our destination is in a high altitude. Clients can bring back in the worst scenario.

Travel Insurance for Luxury Everest Trek 

For Luxury Everest Trek good travel insurance policy is very important which offers suitable coverage for all your activities. Anything can happen during the trip. Though we are more conscious about safety, sometimes we cannot rule out mishaps and emergencies which can occur at our destination.
Your travel insurance policy should cover physical injuries, helicopter evacuation, hospital expenses, and any other emergencies that you can face during trekking.

Drinking Water System on Luxury Everest Trek 

Drinking Water is very essential for trekkers to keep the body hydrated and prevent AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). During Luxury Everest trekking one should consume 3-4 liters of water in a day.

We highly recommend you carry one reusable water bottle with you which can hold hot water rather than buying bottled water. Bottled water can be expensive in trails and also it can add thrashing problems in the Everest region. You can use water purification tablets to purify water. But the taste will be different after using tablets. Always try to drink water after purification and proper treatment. Boiled water is available at the teahouse at additional cost.

Transportation on Luxury Everest Trek 

Land and Air transportation are used during Luxury Everest Trek. At Kathmandu, we manage private vehicles according to the number of people you prefer. From Kathmandu to Lukla regular flights will be operating. Similarly, from the Everest View Hotel, the chartered helicopter will carry back to Kathmandu. Another group can also join a chartered helicopter in seats available, which can minimize the fare of the helicopter. In case, the trekker is unable to do the trek, we can manage the pony at extra cost.

Entrance Permit and Requirement for Everest Luxury Trek

The permits that you need for

1. Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
2. Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit.
3. TIMS (Tourist Information Management System)

Important Documents and Information to get these permit

• 2 passport size photos
• Photocopy of your passport
• Dates when your trek starts and end
• Emergency Contact Information
• Travel Insurance Detail

Equipment for Luxury Everest Trek 

General

• Down sleeping bag (you can borrow with us)
• Down Jacket (according to the Season)
• Fleece linear
• Walking Poles
• Water bottles and water Purification tablets
• Sun block cream
• Lip Guard
• Hand wash Liquid
• Toiletries Kit

Upper Body

• Sun hat
• Glacier glass
• Head Torch
• Ear-muff and neck warmer

Body

• T-shirts
• Light Jacket
• Water and Windproof Jacket
• Shirts and warm shirts
• Light and Weight thermal tops

Hands 

• Hand gloves

Lower Body

• Long and Short trekking pants
• Water and Windproof trekking trouser

Feet

• Thin and Thick Shock
• Trekking Boot, Light boot and Slipper
• Trekking Gaiters

Medicine and First Aid Kits

(Our guide will carry a first aid kit bag during the trek. We will recommend to carry your personal first aid kit bag if necessary)

• Headache and fever medicine.
• Burnt cream
• Antibiotics
• Ibuprofen for general ache and pain
• Blister treatment such as hand plants and aids, some waterproof tape, and anti-infection.

Out Line itinerary of Luxury Everest View Trekking