Can you imagine the moment when you put your footstep at Everest Base Camp (5,364m), the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, and capturing unbelievable mountain panorama including Mt. Everest (8848.86m), the top of the world? Undoubtedly, the moment will be once in a lifetime. Besides Mt. Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Cho Oyu, Pumori and other alluring summits are magnificent to witness from Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar ( 5,545m). Everest Base Camp trek is a first-grade trekking trail not only in Nepal but renowned in the world. Trekking to the foothills of the world’s highest mountains, experiencing exquisite sherpa villages, exploring the hospitality of friendly sherpa people, getting touch with their culture, traditions and having insight into exotic flora and fauna in the most renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sagarmatha National Park will be a most exciting experience during your Everest Base Camp Trek.
You will start your Everest Base Camp trek by taking a scenic and dramatic 30min flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and heading to Phakding with your equipped crew. Afterward, you will begin to experience serenity and wilderness in Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, you will ascend to Namche, the most popular tourist and trade hub in the Khumbu region. The traditional Tibetan market, Sherpa cultural museum, Hotel Everest View, and the cuisines at modern hotels and restaurants will make you delighted at Namche Bazar. Your walk to Tengboche offers an opportunity to explore the holy and the only monastery in Tengboche, Tengboche Monastery. The serenity around the Tengboche monastery will be an absolute refreshment for you to heal the pains of the walk. Then you will head to Periche or Dingboche and bypassing via Lobuche, you will arrive at Gorakshep. You will explore the most fascinating base camp, Everest base camp before heading to the Kalapatthar viewpoint. You climb Kala Patthar early in the morning and view stunning sunrise and snow-fed summits including Mt. Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu, Pumori, and other incredible summits close by. Your further trek to Everest Base Camp offers you an opportunity to capture more mesmerizing views of mountain panorama and mighty glaciers and avalanches. On backtracking, you will follow the same trail all the way back to Lukla and again take a short flight to Kathmandu to end your Everest Base Camp Trek.
5-Star Accommodation
The best thing about our luxury packages is five-star accommodations in cities and luxury transportation. After tiring hiking in the world’s most famous base camp and getting to relax in Luxury service and accommodation in Kathmandu is a lifelong memory for travelers. Some travelers don’t want to compromise with their comfort. Luxury trekking is the best way of experiencing nature and the culture that has blessed Nepal.
Explore the most fascinating sherpa town- Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar is the famous tourism capital of Nepal and is always the best palace for the climbers/trekkers to acclimatize. A popular town offers a beautiful glimpse of peaks like Kongde Ri, Thamserku, Kusum Khangaru, Sundar peak, and numerous neighboring mountains. Many cafes, restaurants, bars, lodges, bakeries, handicraft shops, museums, hotels, and fancy stores lie above 3,500m is the most charismatic part of the Everest region. This town was an important point for Nepali and Tibetian traders in ancient times, where salt, dried meat, and textiles were exchanged.
Kala Patthar Viewpoint
Kalapatthar is the most popular and famous viewpoint in Nepal, which offers a sensational 360-degree view of snow-capped mountains, snowfalls, and glaciers. This place is mostly famous for the sunset and sunrise over the world’s highest mountain Mt.Everest 8,848m. Kalapatthar also offers stunning views of Nuptse, Pumori, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and numerous other beautiful mountains. Standing between the tearing peaks and witnessing the first ray of sun coming from the top of the world or the last ray of sun kisses on the top of the world are just unforgettable moments.
Tengboche Monastery
Tengboche monastery is considered one of the most popular and famous monasteries in Nepal, most probably because it is the unrivaled background of Mt. Ama Dablam. You can see the incredible view of a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, wall hangings, the robes of lamas, and the musical instrument in Tengboche Monastery. You will also get to observe the prayer ceremonies. Mani Rimdu festival is one of the famous festivals in the Everest Region. Mani Rimdu held in November, in Tengboche. Tengboche, a holy mountain rewards with the amazing views of giant mountains in front of the prayer flags. Tengboche monastery is the leading Buddhist center in the Everest region with a residing Rinpoche who blesses mountaineers and trekkers passing through.
You will be using normal teahouse accommodation during the trekking days in the mountain. We enjoy 5-star luxury accommodation in Kathmandu. During peak season ( Autumn- Sep-Nov) the teahouses and the trail are crowded. since Autumn is the best season or best time of the year to trek to the Everest Region. However, Luxury Holidays Nepal's experienced and professional team is always there to ensure your safety and luxury all around the year. If you want some other options for Everest Base Camp Trek, you can also go with this package for the Everest Experience as Everest Base Camp Heli Trek and Luxury Everest Base Camp trek.
A representative from Luxury Holidays Nepal will pick you up from the airport as soon as you arrive and take to the hotel as per the booked itinerary. After a few hours of rest in the hotel, the representative of LHN and the Tour and trek guide will meet you and describe the whole trip how it will be going. Interact with the Representatives and Guides so you become the more prepared for the trip! However, if you arrive late at night the meeting will be held the next day after the Kathmandu city Tour. At the meeting, we fulfill our all remaining booking and payment processes as well. For the verification, Tourist Infomation, and documentation process, we required Copy of Passport, PP Size Photos 3 pics, and copy of traveler insurance. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide for your sightseeing tour. You will visit the following sites.
Swyambunath Stupa - The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site): You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living on the premises.
Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site): Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples of Nepal. It is located on the banks of Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath is the most important temple dedicated to god Shiva.
Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhanath Stupa is 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site): Patan Durbar Square - located in central of city Lalitpur. It displays the Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of Malla kings who were great builders and patrons of the arts.
The rest of your time is free for further exploration and some shopping near your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
It’s the very beginning of our wonderful trekking journey to the most amazing trekking in the world. Our guide will take you to the Tribhuvan Int’l Airport for the 35min thrilling and scenic flight to the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla. This flight will provide us with an extraordinary view of stunning mountain ranges and splendid mountain landscapes. After arriving at Lukla, our guide will give you brief details about the first day's trek, introduced with our assistants (porters) at the same time, we will take our first mountain meal as breakfast in Lukla. Kick-off your first-day trekking with an easy walk through Chaurikharka village, until we arrive in Phakding. One the way, we might encounter Dzho, Donkeys, and Yaks and we will pass all the rhododendron forest and few mini villages. Since Phakding is a small village and rustic settlement which is located in the Bank of Dudh Koshi river, we need to descend down from Lukla. We will enjoy our first accommodation in Phakding hotel comfortably.
Note: Sometimes, because of too much flight traffic at Kathmandu airport, we have to travel to Ramechhap Airport, which is 5hr driving distance from Kathmandu. It will take a 15m flight to reach Luka from Ramechhap Airport.
Normally, We take breakfast around 7:30 am to 8 am. Then, like the previous day, we will keep continuing trekking on the bank of the Dudh Koshi river and cross the numerous thrilling suspension bridges, green and blue pine trees, rhododendron bushes, and juniper tree forest. Numerous Chortens, prayer flags, and small stupas which correspond to Buddhism make our trekking more spiritual and peaceful. After walking two hours slightly steep up from Phakding, we will reach a small village Monjo, which is an entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We will get the NP permit from the check post and stay in Jhorsalle for lunch. From here, 45min easy hike until the longest suspension bridge “ Hilary Bridge”. It's a junction of the Dudh Koshi and Bhotekoshi, from here it’s tough uphill until Namche. But, at the end of the day, you will be rewarded with the beautiful sherpa capital, many skies dominating mountains, and the first sight of Everest in its majesty. Overnight stay in the Everest region’s most classy and fancy town.
As we are heading towards higher altitude, our body needs to adapt to the Himalayan atmosphere and climate. So, we let our bodies acclimatize with the mountain environment. Thankfully, Namche has many things to explore since it's the capital of the Everest region and home of the sherpas. On this day, we will hike to Everest View Point, and later we will explore the Everest View Hotel. This hotel is regarded as the highest star hotel in the world, which lies in a 3880m altitude. The moment will be so precious when we will take our coffee/tea and Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and numerous mountains will be in front of us to cheer us. Many other beautiful mountains like Thamserku, Kongde, Kusum Kanguru, and Nuptse can be easily explored from this place. Short visit to the Sherpa museum to learn more about the vibrant Sherpa culture and tradition. The National Park museum offers information about Everest and related mountains, which lies just near the Sherpa Museum. There is a small Airport- Syangboche Airport, on the head of Namche Bazaar, from where you can also capture the beautiful pictures of Namche. Later, when we return back to the main town, we can explore the good restaurants, coffee shops for the more varieties of food. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.
Today's route is regarded as the most scenic day for the entire trek. This day will be the combination of the amazing sight of sky-touching mountains, small villages, stupas, monasteries, rhododendron flowers, pine forest and sometimes we might encounter rare animals. Our trek will continue along the glacial water of Dudhkoshi including the majestic view of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam from most of the parts. The beginning of the trek will be quite easy and the trail is straight and wider for 1 and a half hours. Then, we need to descend to the level of Imja Khola and we will sit for lunch near the river lodges. Before reaching Tengboche village, there will be another big uphill trail to hike. Our today's destination lies in between the two rivers which are spiritually famous as well. Tengboche monastery is one of the most famous, biggest, and ancient monasteries in the Khumbu region. Don’t forget to visit inside the monastery to get the blessing from the monks and if we are lucky enough, we might meet the Lama Rinpoche, the biggest monk in Buddhism. We will stay in a comfortable guesthouse.
Early morning view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and the tip of the Everest on Nuptse range gives a warm morning vibe to us. Tasty breakfast at Tengboche refuel our body then we will descend slightly until a small village called Debuche, which is covered with pine and rhododendron forest. The trail continues along the moraine of Khumbu glacier and passes by stone memorials for the sherpas and climbers deceased on different mountain expeditions. We will cross another suspension bridge over Imja Khola before reaching Pangboche village, another biggest Sherpa settlement in the Khumbu region. The more we climb, mani walls, prayer flags, stone walls, chortens, and small stupas are so visible and found abundantly.
After Pangboche, the landscapes become drier, mountains look closer and we start to feel a more mountainous atmosphere from this point. Our uphill climb continues until we reach a beautiful and small quaint Sherpa village. We will find some fancy bakeries and cafes, and we will explore the village. Easy sleep and rest at Dingboche.
Since the village is located at 4400m altitude, we need proper rest and take care, so that we can easily adopt the more altitude. This is also a memorable place, where Tenzing Norge and Sir Edmund Hillary step their first feet during their Everest summit mission.
Today, we will hike to the Nangkartshang peak (5,083m), which is about 3hr hiking distance from Dingboche. Ama Dablam, Island peak, Chukung village, Imja valley including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and an aerial view of Dingboche can be easily seen from here. When we arrive in Dingboche from a short hike, we can explore villages for the coffee and this place is famous for french bakeries as well. During dinner time, we can sing songs and play cards as well. Overnight stay at comfortable accommodation.
From this day, the trekking grade becomes moderate to difficult because of higher altitude. The level of oxygen in the air becomes lower and we might feel more tired. We will pass through the windy pastureland of Yaks with gradual uphill and Sloopy landscapes that lie on the soldiers of Pheriche. The terrain will become totally different than in previous days. On the way, Tawache, Cholatse, Lobuche peak along with Ama Dablam view can be explored closely. Lunch camp will be on the bank of Khumbu glacier and after than 1hr direct hiking will take us to the sherpa memorial called Thukla pass 4800m. Here we will find the stone made memorial dedicated to all the Sherpas and climbers who lost their lives in different expeditions of nearby mountains. The remaining trail will be almost straight until Lobuche but the mountain terrain will be rocky, sometimes melted snow also available. A small beautiful village on the side of the epic Khumbu glacier and base of Lobuche peak welcome us for today's accommodation. If we are lucky enough, we can be the witness of the sunset over Nuptse and Pumori. Prepare for the coldest night and some might feel the problems in breathing because of altitude. Overnight stay in the guesthouse.
This is a big day for all the trekking enthusiasm who dreamed to trek to the base of the world’s highest mountain. The initial trek will be comparatively easy, as we don’t need to climb much uphill until Gorakshep. The trail will be rocky and craggy and walking along the Khumbu glacier until Base Camp. Almost, a 3hour hike takes us to the stunning small village above 5,000m and we will take rest for a few times including lunch before resuming our hike to base camp.
It will take another 3-hour trek in a rocky moraine trail formed by glacial remains. The breathtaking view of Khumbu icefall, the tip of Everest, and glacier-covered with sky-touching mountains gives the extra charm to the base camp. If we are trekking during spring, we can meet 100s of climbers who are attempting to climb Everest and Lhotse. We came back to Gorakshep for the accommodation. Since we are at a higher altitude, proper diet, drink and rest are very important.
This will be another beautiful day and the most important day to watch the panoramic view of breathtaking mountains. We will wake up at 3-4 am in the morning and a 3hour trail uphill climb takes us to the summit of the Kalapatthar. Kalapatther means the mountain made by black rocks and this is the highest altitude (5,545m) we will climb in our entire trek. Kalapatthar is one of the most famous viewpoints for both sunset and sunrise over the world's highest point. Sunset is rare because the weather conditions during the evening in the mountains always remain foggy and covered with clouds snowfall.
Then, we will come back to Gorak Shep, take your breakfast and trek to Pheriche/Pangboche. The trail for today is just descending down and losing the altitude makes you more comfortable and less tired as well. Pheriche is the normal destination but if the group can still walk around 2 hours more then we would extend up to Pangboche village.
Leaving the mountain behind us and taking a lot of memories, struggles, tears, happiness, and satisfaction in our heart and descending down to Pangboche, Tengboche monastery. Hiking down is significantly easier and sharing our experience and wish for the new trekkers that we will encounter on the way. We will celebrate today’s night with other trekkers as we will stay again in Namche. We still can explore Namche and interact with the locals about their lifestyle and Nepalese culture.
We will enjoy the final sight of the mountains from Namche. When we will descend towards Lukla, we will get the longest suspension bridge and the blow of morning winds makes beautiful moves of prayer flags on the bridge. After that, we will pass through several beautiful villages, which shows the mountain lifestyle, gives the reflection of Tibetian Buddhism, and the sound of the Dudh Koshi river thanks us with a warm goodbye. We will arrive in Lukla at around late afternoon. We can do a shower and make ourselves fresh and enjoy the last day in the mountains. Overnight stay at Lukla with warm and comfortable accommodation.
Our trek comes to an end today. As we take our early breakfast in Lukla and we will depart to the most extreme airport which lies nearby to our hotel. According to our flight schedule, we will get ready and leave the hotel. Enjoy the last glimpse of mountains and big hills from your window makes your final day in the mountains more cheerful. Enjoy the 35m scenic flight from Lukla to Namche and our guide will drop you to the hotel. Rest of the time, you can explore yourself. Overnight stays in Luxury hotel, Kathmandu
After a few days of fun and excitement, the day to bid farewell has arrived. Our representatives will escort you to the Tribhuwan International Airport as per your flight time.
After the wonderful opportunity to organize this tour for you we wish you a safe and happy journey ahead.
An unforgettable experience! A very safe and enjoyable trip with my family. Everything was perfect from my arrival to departure. If you are searching for the best tour package for Nepal, then Luxury Holidays Nepal is the best option for you.
Published: Monday, January 20, 2020Mt.Everest was the dream destination for me since my childhood and I complete that last September with the amazing group of Luxury Holidays Nepal. They took me to the Everest base camp and provide me the best service and accommodation. My experience was really amazing while observing my dream spot in front of my eyes. For that all credit goes to the LHN and I am very thankful to all the member of Luxury Holidays Nepal. it was really breathtaking.
Published: Tuesday, October 15, 2019Great company for trekking. Had a lot of fun. We had a great time and an unforgettable trip to Everest. This tour to Nepal will always be one of the best decisions for us. Recommended for anyone looking for the best holiday package in Nepal.
Published: Monday, April 8, 2019We had the trip of a lifetime walking from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and back and want to say a huge thank you to Himalayan Social Journey and our guides Deepak Shrestha and Krishna for making it as easy as possible and truly memorable. We didn't encounter a hitch from being picked up at the airport, cruised around the sights of Kathmandu, sheprded on the first plane in and out of Lukla and guided with great care all the way through the 12 day trek in the Himalayas. Deepak is an energetic, kind and caring guide and Ganesh shared great stories about life in Nepal. I recommend them to anyone wanting a guided trek through the Himalayas.
Published: Tuesday, May 15, 2018I enjoyed my trip to Nepal last month. I did Breath Taking Everest base Camp trek with Luxury Holidays Nepal. Kathmandu is great place to roam around withs lots of temple and stupas. We stayed in Gokarna forest resort in Kathmandu for 3 nights. For me, Nepal experience is completely different: the culture, the people, from where I live. The team of expert and very nice service from LHN made my trip memorable. Our trek leader to Base camp was energentic and friendly; always there to help us. I would highly recommend this company to give you a fantastic taste of Nepal and they manage every activities efficiently.
Thank you so much to MD Shishir, and guides, porters and office staff who assisst in complete this wonderful journey. My one recommendation to all the travellers from southern hemisphere a trekking to EBC for first time, then it would be not good to travel in winter. Environment is too severe. And its best to travel in group to Base Camp.
Thank you !!
Published: Thursday, February 1, 2018Accommodation:
Luxury Holidays Nepal provides you with 5-star hotels in Kathmandu and standard Teahouse/Lodge throughout the journey. Teahouse and lodge have the rooms with just the basics, normally with a bed, blanket and pillows. Some rooms have an electric lighting system and every teahouse/lodge has a capacious dining room and lounge. We will provide you and your group with the lodge which is locally available every day (In some places rooms cannot be booked in advance). Accommodation in 5 stars hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Yak and Yeti or Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee).
Trekking Grade:
The Everest base camp trip is a fairly challenging journey. It is moderately long trekking that goes into the country's most elevated mountain. So travelers require more energy and the trip is actually tiring which includes 5-8 hrs. (approx.) of walking per day in the rocky edges. It doesn't require previous experience, but you must be physically healthy and better if you do regular exercise. If you love walking at high altitudes, then this trip is for you.
Transportation on Journey:
Luxury Holidays Nepal will offer you a private luxury vehicle for airport transferal, sightseeing tours and flights from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.
Luggage:
Throughout the trip of Mountain Trekking, your luggage is carried and moved by the porters. You should carry a water bottle, sunscreen, camera, spare jacket, etc. Your main luggage will be your trekking bag and you can carry a small lockable bag that will provide safety. You are provided with a free locker room in the hotel of Kathmandu. The weight allowance in domestic airlines of Nepal is up to 15kg and for more weight, you have to pay US$1 per/kg depending on the area.
Group Leader during the journey:
Luxury Holidays Nepal will facilitate you with the trained travelling guide in your group. There will be a single porter for a couple of people.
Payment of the Due Balance:
The rest amount of your trip can be paid for in our office after your arrival. If you choose to settle your holiday balance by credit card, a handling charge of 4% on the outstanding balance is made.
Vouchers:
If you have purchased a voucher for the tour, please inform us which tour date suits you as soon as you are certain. We need time to purchase your domestic air ticket and make other arrangements so please confirm your spot on a tour at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the tour. Your booking on a particular tour date is subject to the availability of spots. Also, please send us your redemption code and voucher number through this link (Voucher Redemption).
Visa:
You can get a visa at Kathmandu airport upon arrival. Please bring 2 photos for the visa. Expect to have some waiting time in the queue for obtaining your visa. You can also get your visa prior to coming on the tour by contacting your closest Nepali embassy.
Tourist Visa Fee Details |
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Days |
Updated Tourist Visa Fees |
15 Days (Multiple Entry) |
USD 30 |
30 Days (Multiple Entry) |
USD 50 |
90 Days (Multiple Entry) |
USD 125 |
Visa Extension (Within Valid Visa Period) |
USD 3 per day |
Visa Extension (With Multiple Entry) |
Additional USD 25 |
Visa Extension (After Visa Expiration) |
Late fee USD 5 per day |
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Booking your international flight:
If you don't have a regular travel agent then you can check for international flight options at one of these sites.
makemytrip.com, www.kayak.com, www.vayama.com
They usually have good offers.
For more details: (See the international flights page)
When and where should you arrive?
Please book your international flight to arrive and depart from Kathmandu international airport. The tour starts with an orientation meeting at about 5 pm on the first night of the tour and ends on after the scheduled trip after breakfast.
You will be received outside the Kathmandu international airport terminal by representatives holding a "Luxury Holidays Nepal" sign card and he will escort you to the Hotel.
If you plan to arrive early or depart late, please make sure you make extra hotel arrangements by contacting [email protected]
After you purchase your international air ticket, please contact us to give your flight details.
Currencies are accepted in Nepal:
Some major currencies (USD, AUD, and EURO) are accepted for both VISA and in general. There are plenty of ATMs in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara and credit cards are accepted in limited shops and many restaurants. Please note that only Nepali rupees are accepted on the trek.
Health Issues:
We advise you to visit your doctor at least 60 days earlier before beginning your journey to Everest Base Camp. Altitude sickness (AMS) is the main health issue. You may feel mild altitude sicknesses like nausea, lethargy, and headache but they will get less in a couple of days or. To be protected from (AMS) you can take Diamox pills or you can consult the doctor and use medicine as referred and purchase them from Kathmandu. For your information, your traveling guide will also have pills for (AMS) and other basic medicine, but we suggest you carry your own medicine. We recommend you take pills for diarrhea, cold, fever and nausea.
Insurance/Evacuation:
We do not hope that there may arise any serious problem for you in your journey, but if you get caught by a serious illness, then we will do our best to take you to the nearest hospital possible. But you will be responsible for all the expenses that take place in the evacuation process. So, it is good for you to have insurance which will cover your cost. Be Insured. (See the travel insurance page)
Mount Everest:
If you want to see a close view of Mt. Everest and the Himalayan peaks, we can arrange mountain flights. You can contact [email protected] to book. To know more about Mount Everest Scenic Flight by plane, please click here and Everest Scenic Flight by Helicopter click here.
Trip Extensions:
If you like our service and you want to extend your trip, then we can further organize your trip to India, Bhutan and Tibet. And other trekking and activities of Nepal like the Annapurna trek, Langtang Trek, Manaslu Trek, Bunjee Jumping, Rafting, Peak Climbing, Tours, etc.
Tips:
A general rule of thumb for tipping is from USD 40 to USD 70 per Traveler, depending on the length of the trek. Porters do appreciate a personal tip, although it is not uncommon for the Guide and his Porters to pool the tips they have collected before splitting it amongst themselves, with the Guide is getting a little more for overseeing the welfare and safety of both the Travelers and Porters as a whole. That said, this is just a guide and you may tip however much you think is appropriate for the services rendered which made your trip a memorable one.
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Note:
1. Please note that often the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight gets delayed by a few hours or may even be canceled for one, two, or more days due to unfavorable weather conditions. Such conditions may arise even in the best seasons. Hence, in such cases, you must be prepared for long waits either at Kathmandu or Lukla airports, as this can happen either at the start or end of the trek or even both! We will do our best to avoid such delays, and arrange the next flight for you. We also organize Helicopter rescue in such conditions, if it is available and upon request by our clients. The helicopter charges around USD 3500 and it can lift 4-5 persons per flight. Still, we suggest you be prepared for possible delays/cancellations, and if possible to come with some extra days (1-2 days) at the end of the trip to accommodate such delays. If everything runs smoothly and you still have extra days then you may even engage yourself in optional activities which can be arranged by Luxury Holidays Nepal upon request. The optional activities may include visiting places/landmarks of your choice, adventure sports, shopping, etc.
In case the flight delay/cancellation happens at the start of the trip and it goes so long that it disturbs your onward travel schedule, you are free to choose an alternative trip such as a trek in the Annapurna, Langtang, or any other region. If you are not interested in the alternative trip and would rather wait for your original preferred trip, you are welcome to wait in Kathmandu for as many days as it takes to get a flight to Lukla. However, please note that there will be no refund if you lose time waiting at the airport and do not take an alternative tour or you only do a short trek later due to time limitations. If the cancellation happens before the trip, we will provide you with accommodation and lunch in a guesthouse in Kathmandu. In case of a flight delay/cancellation after finishing the trek, you will be responsible for all your expenses. Please also note that you will not be entitled to any refund for the services (such as hotel, transportation, flight, etc.) included in the package that you would not use later.
2. During the trip; weather, local politics, transport or other factors, that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is however very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered. If alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect.