LUXURY WAYS TO SEE MOUNT EVEREST
As mentioned there are multiple ways to comfort oneself, exploring the range of Himalayas standing tall including the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.
Everest Mountain Flight (50-Minute)
The first and easiest way to Explore Everest in a Luxury way is to follow the option of Everest Mountain Flight. This is a short and less time-consuming option for travelers who are desperate to have a closer look at the Himalayan range including Mount Everest.
Mountain Flights is operated from Kathmandu Airport early in the morning which is just a 20-minute drive from Thamel or the central part of Kathmandu. This is a short flight of around 50 minutes, starting from Kathmandu with panoramic views of the Eastern part of the Himalayas including Mount Everest.
Everest Mountain Flight takes you closer to the Himalayas and through the widow on can easily have access to the entire range. The best part is the air hostess who works as a guide to assist you with the name of the Himalayas.
This Mountain flight can be an option for those who are in Nepal for a short time frame and want to skip the high-altitude landing or trekking due to age factor, fitness level, or time limitations. The flights to Everest operate early at 7 AM and end at around 11 AM before the clouds cover the Himalayas.
Hence, one will have time to manage an hour to continue the entire mountain flight tour and continue their other activities as planned.
Everest Helicopter Tour (4-5 Hours)
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is one of the luxurious ways to explore the best of the entire Everest Region via eagle eyes. This is a must-do tour for those who prefer to be closer to the majestic Himalayas in the most comfortable way.
The Everest Helicopter Tour is just a short day tour starting from Kathmandu and ends in Kathmandu with a couple of landing in the mountain and lasts for around 4-5 Hours. This will be a wonderful flight from Kathmandu with a majestic view of the valley, villages, hills, and the Himalayas.
Above all, the best deal of Helicopter tours to Everest Base Camp is a numerous landing option. After an hour of scenic ride from Kathmandu, you will have a first landing in Lukla, a majestic airport at 2840M. Further, with some break, you will make a second landing at Everest View Hotel at 3880M, allocating you sufficient time to explore around.
One can have a closer look at villages and vegetation along with the Himalayas. With a shuttle during the tour, you can enjoy tea/coffee at the lodges in Lukla or Everest View Hotel with majestic views of the Himalayas.
NOTE: Helicopter Tours can be arranged privately and on a group-sharing basis. Starting from Kathmandu, the first landing will be in Lukla, and on a sharing basis 4-5 People will be there. Further, till Namche Bazaar 3-4 People will take a ride for the second landing. However, for Overfly or Landing at the Kalapatthar (5545M), only 2 people will be in a Helicopter.
Everest View Luxury Trek – 4 Days
Everest View Luxury Trek is one of the best and shortest ways to explore the Everest region hiking just for a couple of days and then the luxury way to take a helicopter ride to the Everest Base Camp.
This trek benefits in both ways, travelers will have the advantage of trekking in the Everest Region till Namche Bazaar, and then by helicopter to Base Camp of Mount Everest and then back to Kathmandu on the same day.
Everest View Trek is just a 5 Day Trip with a 2- Days of Trek. However, this can be extended to a couple of days more, if one wants to explore Namche Bazaar and surrounding villages and monasteries.
With the hike, the splendid view of the Himalayas follows, and this will be a hike through the Sherpa villages and forest, passing through the snow-melted rives, and crossing the suspension bridge to reach the magnificent little town of the Everest region, Namche Bazaar.
Here is the brief Itinerary of the Everest View Luxury Trek:
PROGRAM 1:
- Day 1: Flight to Lukla (2840M) and Trek to Phakding (2610M)
- Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446M)
- Day 3: Exploration Day
- Day 4: Hike to Everest View Hotel and Helicopter back to Kathmandu
PROGRAM 2:
- Day 1: Flight to Lukla (2840M) and Trek to Phakding (2610M)
- Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446M)
- Day 3: Explore Namche Bazaar and Short Trek to Everest View Hotel
- Day 4: Helicopter back to Kathmandu
Namche Bazaar Trek with Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour (4-5 Days)
Namche Bazaar Trek with Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp will be an additional adventure for any trekkers who prefer a short trek in the Everest Region and then a luxury Heli ride to the Base Camp of Mount Everest.
This tour provides you an opportunity to explore the diversity of the Everest region with views of the Himalayas along with Mount Everest and then a panoramic Heli ride to the Base Camp with a landing and/or fly-over option.
Here, travelers will benefit from reaching the highest point and observing picturesque views of the Himalayas from the closest point.
Here is the detailed Itinerary of the Namche Bazaar Trek with Heli Tour:
PROGRAM 1:
- Day 1: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
- Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day 3: Explore Namche Bazaar
- Day 4: Short Hike to Everest View Hotel and Heli Tour to Everest Base Camp and back to Kathmandu
PROGRAM 2:
- Day 1: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
- Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day 3: Explore Namche Bazaar and Trek to Everest View Hotel
- Day 4: Heli Tour to Everest Base Camp and back to Kathmandu
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the finest ways to trek to the base camp of Mount Everest splendidly with luxury accommodations and services throughout.
This is one of the best and most luxurious ways to see the entire Everest region and the surrounding mountains and trek to the Everest Base Camp. This is a 9-day one-way trek, starting from Kathmandu and ending with a Helicopter Flight back from Base Camp.
There are multiple lodges in the mountain that serve accommodation in a luxurious way, and for trekkers looking for a majestic luxury trip to Everest Base Camp, this will definitely be a mesmerizing experience.
Here is the brief Itinerary of the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek:
Day 1: Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 3: Acclimatization Day, Day Tour to Everest View Hotel (3880M)
Day 4: Trek to Tengbuche
Day 5: Trek to Dingbuche
Day 6: Acclimatization Day, Day Hike to Nagtsang Hill
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche
Day 8: Trek to Gorakshep and Day Tour to Everest Base Camp
Day 9: Morning Hike to Kalapatthar and Helicopter Ride to Kathmandu
Nagarkot Tour ( Day tour or multi-day tour doable)
Nagarkot, a hill station that lies at an altitude of 2000 M is just an hour’s drive from Kathmandu and a fabulous place to explore the majestic range of Himalayas extending throughout.
Nagarkot also allows travelers to have far distant view of Mount Everest on a clear day that can be seen beyond the Langtang Himalayan range.
For travelers who are restricted with time or looking for a short trip and want to explore Mount Everest, this can be one of the alternative options. Further, there are luxury hotels located in Nagarkot with mountain-facing views from the rooms.
If time permits, it will be the best deal to spend overnight in Nagarkot to see the sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayas. Apart from Nagarkot, Chandragiri will be an alternative place to explore the ranges of extending the Himalayas along with Mount Everest.
Located at an altitude of 2550 Meters, Chandragiri Hill is blessed with panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valleys and the Himalayas. Travelers can reach there with a short drive from Kathmandu and then a cable car ride.
Best Time to go:
There are 3 different ways to explore Mount Everest: Short tour near the surrounding hills of Kathmandu 2. Short Day Tour Via Flight or Helicopter 3. Trekking.
However, the best time to explore Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayas depends upon the program one wants to commerce.
Everest Mountain Flight
This is a short flight from Kathmandu, taking you to the Everest region, and you can see the Himalayas along with Mount Everest. However, the best time to do this will be January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, and December.
Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tour requires good weather for operation and can be a bit technical to predict the best time. If the visibility in the mountain doesn’t support it, the tour gets canceled. However, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, and December are regarded as the best times for a Helicopter Tour.
Trekking
If you prefer to trek to the Namche Bazaar or Everest Base Camp to explore the panoramic vista of the Himalayas with Mount Everest, then this is possible throughout the year. However, for a day or two, sometimes during rain flights to Lukla via Kathmandu get postponed due to low visibility. This normally happens between July to September.
However, trekking is possible because the higher the altitude, the disturbance of rainfall gets minimized.
What Makes Everest a Luxury Trek:
Experiencing a hike to the Base Camp of Mount Everest is a challenging aspect due to its altitude. However, the adventure and the breathtaking vista of the region are some of the best a traveler will have, and this doesn’t match with any else.
Trekking or exploring Mount Everest in a Luxury way is one of the most wonderful experiences travelers can have in the best comfort and comfortable ways. This benefits in multiple ways.
Luxury Accommodation: Trekking in one of the highest regions always worries about accommodation because sound sleep and comfortable accommodation play a vital role in every aspect.
Lodges in the Everest Region are of luxury type too. They offer comfortable luxury beds, a hot shower with an attached room, a heating system inside the room, and all the modern amenities available in the city.
Comfortable Experience: A luxury trip to Everest is not only an adventurous journey but can also be a comfortable, safe, and relaxing trip. With all the luxury accommodation pre-booked prior, one can trek in a relaxing way without any rush.
Professional Guide will brief you on all the history and culture of the locality and your porter to carry your stuff. This makes you free from carrying your stuff and trekking at your own pace.
Private Tour: The best part of the luxury trip is its well-secured privacy space. The entire trip is organized privately, this provides comfort with adventure for the individual and one will have sufficient time to stop and explore without being forced to follow others.
Flexibility: Luxury trip provides unlimited flexibility, here the entire itinerary can be customized according to travelers’ interests and time frame.
Moreover, travelers can visit the villages in the mountains, participate in the ceremony in the monasteries, and visit a museum that falls en route on the trip.
Safe and Secure trip: The best part of a luxury trip is a well-organized program with the best ground transport and a highly experienced Guide throughout. Our entire arrangement of the hotel and transport, flight, and helicopter are pre-booked earlier and this guarantees the best.
Final Say
Explore the Himalayas or wanting for the close distance majestic clear view of the Himalayas is possible from any part of Nepal. However, to have a view of Everest, one has to be in the northern part of Nepal.
Further, a far-distance view of Mount Everest is possible from the surrounding areas of Kathmandu. This can be Nagarkot or Chandragiri, two popular hill stations close to the main city of Kathmandu and can be reached just an hour’s drive.
However, if one prefers to have a closer view in a short timeframe then a Mountain Flight or Helicopter Tour will be the best available option.
Moreover, if one prefers to hike in some part of the Everest Region and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience of exploring the vegetation, Sherpa culture, and tradition and be close to Mount Everest then Everest View Luxury Trek (5 Days) or Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek (9-Days) will be the popular option.
However, customization of the entire trip is possible in any of the ways travelers want. Please feel free to contact us with your requirements and time frame.
