Everest: Mountains and Monasteries

• Experience the ultimate in luxury treks in the highest national park in the world.
• Meet the Sherpa people, whose culture defines the region as much as its legendary peaks.
• Visit alpine monasteries and heady Kathmandu. encountering Nepal in all its contrasts.

This classic lodge trek to the Solo Khumbu is an immersion in the traditional Sherpa homeland. Here in the heart of the Himalayas, a vibrant Buddhist culture thrives in the valleys below the ice-bound ramparts of Mount Everest. Explorers have long recognized that the best way to experience Nepal’s arresting collage of natural beauty and cultural riches is to do so on foot. This trek follows the traditional route of the alpinists entranced by The Mother of All Mountains, from the small airstrip at Lukla into the Khumbu Valley. Our path ascends through rhododendron forests and Sherpa villages, where the pace is relaxed enough to mingle with the local people and pause for meditative moments in Buddhist monasteries. Kathmandu provides an exciting urban finale for our exploits.

Location of Adventure

Nepal

Accommodations

First-class and luxury hotels (Katmandhu) and local lodges along our trekking route, most with private facilities. 

Included

All accommodations (hotel in Kathmandu and lodges on the trek), meals (as noted in itinerary), hotel and airport transfers while in Nepal, services of a English speaking local guides and Nepalese Sherpa trekking support staff, all park permits and entrance fees as per the itinerary.

Not Included

Travel to the start and end point of trip (Kathmandu), gratuities, passport and visa fees, items of personal nature (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, bar bills, etc.), airport and government taxes (if applicable), required medical evacuation insurance.

Physical Requirements

Level of rating: Strenuous

This is a non-technical trek that is strenuous but does not require any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. You will want to be in good physical condition and be able to trek for 4-8 hours daily.

Getting There & Getting Home

Arrive to Kathmandu any time on day 1 and depart any time on the last day of the itinerary. Call us to help you with flight itinerary suggestions.



Ancient Kingdom of the Himalayas
Centuries of history and culture converge among the highest mountains on earth. Discover the wonders of Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet on this single consummate odyssey.

Custom Nepal Trekking
Circuit the Annapurnas, hike to Everest Base Camp, wander between Gurung mountain villages…whatever your fancy, your fitness level, your time frame, we can put together a stunning trek that’s perfect for you.

14 days

This trip can be customized departing anytime between April-May and September-December on demand with a minimum of two travelers. Please call us for details.

Deposit: $500 (non-refundable)

Please note above price includes all internal airfare.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars.