Everest Treks in Comfort Tour by Exodus Adventure Travels

11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Walk legendary trails in the Everest region, guided by true mountain experts

Stay in the top mountain lodges around, allowing you to unwind after our hikes

Marvel at some of the world's tallest peaks, including Everest

Soak up Sherpa culture in the bustling Namche Bazaar

Head to the hilltop Tengboche Monastery for incredible mountain views

Explore the monkeys and temples of Kathmandu

Itinerary

Elevate your hiking adventure in the Himalaya, taking the most scenic trails in the Everest region, while staying in the best lodges around. Guided by true mountain experts, we walk among giants etched into adventure folklore, soak up Sherpa culture and witness the world’s highest peaks, including Everest, from the best viewpoints. Each evening, you’ll sleep easy with a comfortable room and a little luxury, allowing you to be refreshed and ready for another adventure the following day.

Why trek with Exodus? One of the highest staff-to-traveller ratios on the trek with one staff member to every four travellers More than 30 years’ experience organising treks in Nepal Carefully planned ascent rates and itineraries with built-in acclimatisation and contingency days Established protocol for Lukla flight delays Exodus annually commissions independent air-safety audits on domestic carriers in Nepal and only use those approved as part of the audit Experienced English-speaking local leaders who are qualified in first aid and trained to recognise and deal with altitude sickness All staff (leaders, guides and porters) are fully insured and paid a fair wage Staff carry oxygen, a first-aid kit, and self-assessment acute mountain sickness cards, used to monitor every traveller at altitude Speak to Exodus office staff who have done the trek themselves

day 1 - Adventure starts in Kathmandu

Begin your adventure in Kathmandu, the start point for countless Himalayan adventures and the capital of Nepal.

You’re met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Around 6pm, bid namaste to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

Your tour leader then ensures a big Nepalese welcome by arranging dinner at a local restaurant.

Want to explore Kathmandu further? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Meals:Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel Yak & Yeti (or similar)

day 2 - Early flight to Lukla • Trek to Phakding

Leave very early (approximately 3am!) for the four-hour drive to Manthali Airport, where we catch one of the first morning flights to Lukla. The hotel provides us with packed breakfasts, which we eat en route.

Our flight takes us to the newly resurfaced mountain airstrip, and we enjoy a refreshing welcome tea at a Lukla lodge before commencing our first trek.

Pass through several villages before stopping for lunch at a beautiful riverside spot, below the base of the Kusum Kanguru mountain. Passing a majestic mani stone at Thada Kosi river, we reach our Phakding lodge.

After, enjoy free time at the riverside lodge or opt for a short trip to a higher village and a delightful tiny gompa perched on the valley side. In the evening, we gather for drinks by the fire, followed by a delightful meal at a newly built restaurant overlooking the Dudh Kosi river.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Mountain Lodge of Nepal, Phakding (8,701ft/2,652m)

day 3 - Ascend to Namche Bazaar • Explore Sherpa villages

Heading out of Phakding, we follow the Dudh Kosi north. Today’s walk is one of the toughest of the trip, but we take it slowly, enjoying the scenery as we climb slowly up to Namche Bazaar. The trail is well marked and comfortably broad, while walking in the cooler part of the morning means it is easier to breathe and gradually get used to the increasing altitude.

Along the way, there are two suspension bridges to cross as we zig-zag along and across the Dudh Kosi, passing through the Sherpa villages of Benkar, Monzo and Jorsale. A final bridge brings us to the foot of the steep climb to Namche. Halfway up the ascent, we may get our first glimpse (cloud permitting) of the Everest summit behind the great ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse.

A last 985ft (300m) climb brings us to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital and the main town in the area. It always bustles with trekkers, coffee shops, bakeries and stores selling all kinds of trekking and climbing gear and Tibetan souvenirs.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Mountain Lodge of Nepal, Namche (11,285ft/3,440m)

day 4 - Visit the Sagarmatha National Park Museum • Trek to Tashinga

In the morning, there’s time to visit the Sagarmatha National Park Museum and Tenzing Norgay Memorial before heading to Tashinga.

Our route follows the classic approach to Everest and along the way there are excellent opportunities to view the world’s tallest peak (weather permitting). We keep to the almost-level winding trail for about 2hr 30min before taking a slight detour off the main trail; after a short walk, we arrive at our lodge for the night.

There is time to relax in the afternoon and enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Kusum Kanguru and Thamserku.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Everest Summit Lodge, Tashinga (11,319ft/3,450m)

day 5 - Through the Sherpa heartland to Tengboche Monastery

Looking across the valley from the lodge, we can see the path sloping diagonally upwards to Tengboche Monastery.

Begin the trek by descending to the small hamlet of Phunki Tenga, which lies beside the Dudh Kosi. Cross the suspension bridge before beginning a steep ascent for about an hour. This part of the trail passes through fairly heavy forest of rhododendron and pine, so it is well shaded and cool. Once out of the forest, the trail becomes gentler and more gradual all the way to the monastery.

The setting of Tengboche is magical, backdropped by some of the most brilliant peaks in the Himalaya. Here, we enjoy a magnificent view of Everest, a great photo opportunity. The monastery itself was accidentally burned down in 1989 but was rebuilt thanks to the expertise of local Sherpa communities and support from international organisations.

After a leisurely lunch and tour of the monastery and its surroundings, we retrace our steps to Tashinga.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Everest Summit Lodge, Tashinga (11,319ft/3,450m)

day 6 - To Mende, taking the high trail above Namche Bazaar

Leaving Tashinga, we retrace part of our route to Namche Bazaar for about an hour. Then we detour off the main trail, taking the path to Khumjung village, which heads gently up the shallow valley and into Khumjung, the education centre of Khumbu.

Time permitting, we visit the Khumjung Monastery and Kunde hospital. From here, we continue to take the high trail above Namche Bazaar, bypassing Syangboche airport. The valley ahead is extremely rugged but beautiful; as we wander along the forest track, look out for monal pheasants and small herds of thar.

At the small village of Tesho, we turn off the main trail and head slowly up a closed valley. The last half hour of the climb to Mende is short, steep and guaranteed to take your breath away. This is where the past few days of hiking will be appreciated!

At the lodge, the awesome views make the effort of getting there well worth it.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Everest Summit Lodge, Mende (12,257ft/3,736m)

day 7 - Visit Laudo Monastery • Trek to Monjo

Before beginning the descent to Monjo, we visit Laudo Monastery, 15 minutes’ walk above Mende. The main temple is only 40 years old and was used until recently as a meditation school for Western students of Buddhism. It has a remarkable meditation room built underneath a huge rock, where people go on retreat for three years, three months or three days. The friendliest caretaker in the whole of Khumbu will be more than happy to serve butter tea and explain a little about the monastery.

Following our visit, we begin the decent, retracing our path to Phurte; from there, we take the lower trail to Namche. After three hours of easy walking, we arrive at Namche Bazaar for lunch. The rest of the trail is an easy descent to Monjo.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Everest Summit Lodge, Monjo (9,314ft/2,839m)

day 8 - Continue to Lukla • Visit Gumila Monastery

The return trek to Lukla follows a slightly different route to avoid walking through Phakding again. Keeping to a trail high above, on the other side of the Dudh Kosi, we visit the old Gumila Monastery before descending to the main trail.

After a short lunch break at Thada Kosi, we continue for a further two hours or so before we reach Lukla.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Everest Summit Lodge, Lukla (9,317ft/2,840m)

day 9 - Back to Manthali • Flight to Kathmandu

Fly back to Manthali Airport on one of the first flights of the day (approximately 7am to 7.30am) to allow for the five to six-hour bus transfer back to Kathmandu, arriving in the city mid to late-afternoon.

That gives you time to enjoy the excellent hotel facilities, perhaps with a post-trek spa treatment or dip in the garden pool. There are also two excellent restaurants to enjoy or speak to your tour leader for their local recommendations.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Yak & Yeti (or similar)

day 10 - Discover monkeys and temples in Kathmandu • Afternoon at leisure

This morning, we meet our local city guide and visit Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, a great introduction to the rich history and spiritual significance of Kathmandu. It’s perched on a hill, offering panoramic views of the city and Kathmandu Valley. The site is known not only for its religious importance but also for the playful rhesus macaque monkeys that roam around, adding to the charm and unique atmosphere of the place. It’s a peaceful spot to take in both the natural beauty and religious devotion of Nepal.

Then, moving to Kathmandu Durbar Square, we dive into the history and architecture of the city. Despite damage from the 2015 earthquake, this World Heritage site still showcases incredible buildings, temples and statues from the Malla kings era. The restoration efforts are ongoing, so it’s fascinating to see the blend of old and new. The square is also home to the Kumari Ghar, the residence of the Kumari, the Living Goddess, who is believed to be the earthly manifestation of the goddess Taleju. Visitors often catch glimpses of her from the balcony.

From Durbar Square, we walk to the buzzy Thamel district via the old market for your last chance to pick up souvenirs.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Yak & Yeti (or similar)

day 11 - Adventure ends in Kathmandu

You've walked in the footsteps of some of the world's great adventurers; but today, the tour ends, so it’s time to start your return journey home.

Alternatively, join our add-on safari tour in Chitwan or our Annapurna to Chitwan: Walks & Wildlife adventure, which can be combined with this trip. Speak to your sales representative to book.

Meals:Breakfast

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10 breakfasts, eight dinners, morning bed-tea on trek and welcome drink at each overnight lodge

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Tour leader throughout, plus local staff

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