26 Day Himalayan Odyssey: Everest Base Camp, Tibet & Bhutan

Mar 15 - Apr 9, 2025

$11999.00

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Himalayan Odyssey: Everest Base Camp Trek & Cultural Delights of Bhutan & Tibet.

Traveling with us, you don't have to worry about a thing!

You arrive in Kathmandu and at the airport, you pay $50 for the entry visa to the country (standard process), and there we are waiting for YOU, and taking

Follow the path of off-the-beaten-track journeys, leading beyond the ordinary, towards unique experiences available only to a few.

This journey will not only allow you to see places that ordinary tourists never experience but also bring about personal transformation.

Description

The highlights of Kathmandu and after we hike to the Sherpa settlement of Namche Bazaar (3440 meters), further exploring Phakding and Manjo following the Dudh Koshi valley.

Acclimatize at Namche, hike toward the Everest view hotel and National park museum. Khumbu glacier moraines and Gorak Shep, the last settlement before Mount Everest base camp and Kalapathar peak.

The thrill of being so close to the tallest mountain on the planet, breathtaking scenery of drizzling snow-capped peaks, miraculous Khumbu glaciers, fascinating Sherpa settlement and culture, ancient ornate monasteries and friendly ever-smiling people will give you unforgettable moments for a whole life.

We follow a different route down to Lukla via the Pheriche where we fly back to Kathmandu.

Tibet, the Land of Shangri-La

Embark on a mystical expedition to Tibet, Asia's crown jewel. Traverse towering mountains, discover serene monasteries, and delve into vibrant cultures that have endured for centuries. Tibet, a land that captivates the spirit and leaves an indelible mark on every visitor.

Lhasa, the mystical capital, unveils ancient treasures like the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, while the bustling Barkhor bazaar adds vibrancy to the pilgrimage route. Despite political challenges, the people of Tibet exude resilience and warmth, offering a rare opportunity to connect with a land of rich history and inspiring souls.

Bhutan, Asia's Best-Kept Secret!

We offer you a rare opportunity to discover Asia's most hidden DRAGON gem, the Kingdom of Bhutan. Immerse yourself in its rich heritage and vibrant culture as you explore its pristine landscapes and charming townships. From dense forests to majestic mountains, Bhutan's natural beauty captivates every traveler. Embracing Buddhism as its major religion,

Wander through historic sites like Rinpung Dzong and Kichu Lhakhang, marvel at the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery, and delve into the country's fascinating folklore.

Experience the simplicity and natural splendor of Bhutan, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Benefits

  • Become stronger mentally and find inner peace

  • Have a wonderful time learning a different practice than your own

  • Connect to the deep and real you

  • Come back to the spiritual and emotional wellbeing you want to live with

  • The ideal location to unplug and enjoy the beauty of nature

 

What Makes This Retreat Special

This trip is a ***ONE TIME OFFER***

Himalayan adventure

The thrill of being so close to the tallest mountain on the planet, breathtaking scenery of drizzling snow-capped peaks, miraculous Khumbu glaciers, fascinating Sherpa settlement and culture, ancient ornate monasteries and friendly ever-smiling people will give you unforgettable moments for a whole life.

KATHMANDU

To those who have the interest to visit its iconic cultural world heritage site within a short time.

This is a guided cultural day tour will take you through the heart of the city, accompanied by our local guide, whom call this city home.

We will show you around sacred temples and shrines of Kathmandu, where you can explore local crafts, arts, culture, monuments, and century-old architecture all in the same day!

🍜 Culinary journey through the flavors of the Himalayas (we are gourmets, and you?)

We take you to places inaccessible to other tourists and we have prepared stunning surprises for you during your stay!

Detailed Itinerary Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Altitude: 1,350 meters / 4,429 feet

  • Accommodation: Standard deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

  • Altitude: 1,350 meters / 4,429 feet

  • Accommodation: Standard deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu

Day 3: Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding

  • Altitude: 2,800 meters / 9,186 feet

  • Accommodation: Neat & clean twin-shared rooms in Phakding

Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

  • Altitude: 3,438 meters / 11,280 feet

  • Accommodation: Neat & clean twin-shared rooms in Namche Bazaar

Day 5: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar

  • Altitude: 3,438 meters / 11,280 feet

  • Accommodation: Neat & clean twin-shared rooms in Namche Bazaar

Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

  • Altitude: 3,870 meters / 12,697 feet

  • Accommodation: Neat & clean twin-shared rooms in Tengboche

Day 7: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

  • Altitude: 4,360 meters / 14,304 feet

  • Accommodation: Neat & clean twin-shared rooms in Dingboche

Day 8: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche

  • Altitude: 4,360 meters / 14,304 feet

  • Accommodation: Neat & clean twin-shared rooms in Dingboche

Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche, Visit Everest Base Camp

  • Altitude: 4,940 meters / 16,207 feet

  • Accommodation: Neat & clean twin-shared rooms in Lobuche

Day 10: Optional Hike to Kala Patthar, then Descend to Pheriche

  • Altitude: 5,545 meters / 18,192 feet (Kala Patthar), 4,240 meters / 13,910 feet (Pheriche)

  • Accommodation: Neat & clean twin-shared rooms in Pheriche

Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

  • Altitude: 3,440 meters / 11,286 feet

  • Accommodation: Neat & clean twin-shared rooms in Namche Bazaar

Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

  • Altitude: 2,860 meters / 9,383 feet

  • Accommodation: Neat & clean twin-shared rooms in Lukla

Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu

  • Altitude: 1,350 meters / 4,429 feet

  • Accommodation: Standard deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu

Day 14: Fly to Paro, Paro Sightseeing

  • Altitude: 2,250 meters / 7,382 feet

  • Accommodation: Olathang Cottage Resort (Paro)

Day 15: Hike to Taktsang Monastery, Transfer to Thimphu

  • Altitude: 2,320 meters / 7,612 feet

  • Accommodation: Hotel in Thimphu

Day 16: Sightseeing in Thimphu

  • Altitude: 2,320 meters / 7,612 feet

  • Accommodation: Peaceful Resort (Thimphu)

Day 17: Thimphu Weekend Market or Remaining Sightseeing

  • Altitude: 2,320 meters / 7,612 feet

  • Accommodation: Peaceful Resort (Thimphu)

Day 18: Rest Day in Thimphu

  • Altitude: 2,320 meters / 7,612 feet

  • Accommodation: Peaceful Resort (Thimphu)

Day 19: Final Departure from Paro to Kathmandu

  • Altitude: 2,250 meters / 7,382 feet

Day 20: Fly to Lhasa: Arrival and Rest for Acclimatization

  • Altitude: 3,650 meters / 11,975 feet

  • Accommodation: Kyichu Hotel (Lhasa)

Day 21: Lhasa Sightseeing

  • Altitude: 3,650 meters / 11,975 feet

  • Accommodation: Kyichu Hotel (Lhasa)

Day 22: Visit Ganden Monastery and Drayerpa Cave

  • Altitude: 3,650 meters / 11,975 feet

  • Accommodation: Kyichu Hotel (Lhasa)

Day 23: Lhasa Sightseeing

  • Altitude: 3,650 meters / 11,975 feet

  • Accommodation: Kyichu Hotel (Lhasa)

Day 24: Departure from Lhasa to Kathmandu

  • Altitude: 3,650 meters / 11,975 feet

Day 25: Transfer to Airport and Fly Back Home

Our Company believes that one of the best ways to experience a country is by eating!

Whether you’re sampling street food, savoring a family style dinner or indulging in a rich banquet, there are endless options to choose! With Tibetan, Chinese and Indian influences, Nepalese food is flavorsome without being too spicy, filling without being rich and nutricious.

TYPICAL NEPALI DISH

Popular Dish in Nepal it is Dhal Bat. This food is usually served with rice,spicy picle, papad, potato, seasonal vegetable curry with varity of meat and found almost everywhere in Nepal. A safe yet tasty choice for everyone (and we will eat it quiet offten).

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Agni (your pilot) lived in the Himalayas for a year and was a vegetarian, where she enjoyed some of the best meals of her life!

There are many vegetarian options available.
Krishna loves meat, specially mutton and chicken.
Beef is not common there.

Note: We do not provide vegan or gluten-free options. Do you have special dietary needs? Please consult with us before making your reservation. Thank you.

What's Included In This Package

  • Round-trip domestic FLIGHTS to EVEREST (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu)

  • Round trip FLIGHTS to BHUTAN (Kathmandu-Bhutan-Kathmandu)

  • Round trip FLIGHTS to TIBET (Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu)

  • Transportation (land and flights) during the entire retreat

  • Accommodation during entire stay

  • Bhutanese visa fee

  • Lhasa visa fee

  • All necessary paperwork for Everest National Park entry permits

  • All necessary Tibet travel permits

  • All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums in Nepal, Tibet, & Bhutan

  • 3 daily delicious and nutritious traditional local meals, hygienically prepared

  • Welcome drink and gift

  • Cooking class of Dhal Bat (traditional nepali dish)

  • Specialized workshops (hike preparation, breathing at altitude, stimulating the flow of energy and more)

  • Group excursions/activities

  • Nature hikes with a trusted guide

  • Excursions to sites of interest ( entrances to places inaccessible to regular tourists)

  • Porters to carry luggage during the Everest Base Camp trek (1 porter for every 2 trekkers)

  • Experienced English-speaking trek leader (wilderness first-aid trained)

  • TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System)

  • All applicable taxes and service charges in Nepal, Tibet & Bhutan

  • Company services and all required Bhutanese government taxes/royalties

  • All local guide/porter fee during the trek

  • Trek maps

  • Group medical supplies (first-aid kit)

  • Travel & rescue arrangements in case of emergencies

  • All fees for sightseeing and visits to monasteries outlined in the itinerary (Tibet/Bhutan)

 

What's Not Included In This Package

  • Travel insurance (obligatory)

  • International flights (Inbound and outbound) to and from Nepal/Kathmandu

  • Nepal visa fee upon arrival in Kathmandu 50$ for 30days

  • Personal expenses during entire visiting Tibet/bhutan/Nepal

  • Extra cost in case occur during the journey by delay/cancel or postponed beyond our control

  • Other entry fee if arisen beyond our specific control spot during Lhasa and Bhutan

  • Guide, porter, driver tips Nepal/Bhutan/Lhasa

  • Any other personal cost beyond above included section

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Weather Information

Spring (March to May) is warm and is a particularly beautiful time to visit as the rhododendrons and the orchids are in flower!

The temperature ranges around 15-20 degrees Celsius (59-68 degrees Fahrenheit) along the trails and can drop about 5 degrees at nighttime (down to 50-59 degrees Fahrenheit)

Responsible Travel

Top responsible travel tips for Nepal

“The form of greeting in Nepal is “Namaste” performing by joining both palms together. It literally means “the divine in me salutes the divine in you”

  • Be considerate of Nepal’s customs, traditions, religion and culture.

  • Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship.

  • For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water.

  • Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.

  • When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It’s meant to be fun!

  • Learn some local language and don’t be afraid to use it – simple greetings will help break the ice.

  • Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.

  • Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.

  • Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.

  • When on community visits or home stay, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.

  • Bring a universal plug and voltage adapter kit for your Electronics. Nepal uses 220V.

  • Always have some tissue paper and hand sanitizer with you at all times – and note that some of the toilets may require squatting.

  • Avoid displaying food around monkeys around temples, as they are used to snatching it.

  • Do not give money to beggars that you see on the streets. Even though they look pitiful, your giving away of money encourages them only to beg for more.

Visa Stuff

Must have a passport which is valid for at least six months after your date of return to your country, with three blank pages.

Traveling with us, you don't have to worry about a thing!

You arrive in Kathmandu and at the airport, you pay $50 for the entry visa to the country, and there we are waiting for YOU.

Other visas are included in total price and we take care of it on site, you just enjoy your DREAM JOURNEY!

Contraindications:

leg diseases; blood pressure problems, heart disease, circulatory system disease, depression.

Everest Base Camp trek it is a level 7 of 10, so you do want to have a good active hill walker level of fitness and be prepared for 6 to 7 hours days and consecutive days of walking.


Do you have questions? Do you need a COMPLETE list of what to bring? Or help with booking flight tickets? We will help with everything! Write to us at: retreat@agnivedaa.com