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Stylist has joined forces with Intrepid Travel to offer a series of exclusive women-only travel tours, uniting their shared commitment to female empowerment, cultural exploration and meaningful storytelling.

A certified B Corp and leader in responsible tourism, Intrepid has pioneered Women’s Expeditions – immersive, female-led journeys designed to break down cultural barriers and offer authentic access to women’s spaces and stories around the world – for over 30 years.

Now, Stylist wants you to become part of this travel movement. Ready to take the trip of a lifetime? Read on to find out more.

“For anyone who has an adventure itch to scratch or is looking for a physical challenge immersed in the awe-inspiring nature of Nepal, our 16-nighter to Everest base camp is proper bucket list stuff. 

Kicking off in Kathmandu on 31 October next year for the most memorable Halloween you’re ever likely to experience, you and 15 others – including a Stylist staffer – will cook, shop and grace a Buddhist nunnery before flying to Lukla to start the trek. Winding through glaciers, valleys and passes, this is a trip of enjoyment and endurance, with trekking time sometimes 3-4 hours a day and others 7-9 hours. 

Along the way, you’ll sleep in traditional teahouses, be welcomed by the Sherpa village of Phortse and watch the sun rise over Everest – all followed by some recovery and pamper time back in Kathmandu. Truly a trekking trip of a lifetime: start breaking in those boots now, I implore you.”

Susan Riley, Stylist travel editor

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Start location
Kathmandu, Nepal

Finish location
Kathmandu, Nepal

Leader/guide
1 English-speaking tour leader throughout
1 porter for every 2 trekkers

Accommodation
Hotel x 4 nights
Teahouse x 12 nights

Rooming requirements
Twin share

Included meals
4 x breakfast, 2 x lunch, 6 x dinner

Included activities
Per daily itinerary

Entrance/admission fees
Where applicable with included activities

Airport transfers
Arrival and departure transfers are included on a group basis
Individual transfers are at an additional cost

Transport
Air-conditioned vehicle transfers throughout
Flight included: Lukla flights to/from

Exclusions
• International flights
• Any visas required
• Services not mentioned in the itinerary
• Late check-out at hotels
• Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• Drinks with included lunches and dinners
• Tips for leaders, guide and driver
• Expenditure of a personal nature
• Personal insurance
• Optional activities

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Day 1: 31 October 2026
Destination: Kathmandu
Meals included: welcome dinner

Namaste! Welcome to Kathmandu! Kathmandu, the largest city of Nepal, is the political as well as the cultural capital of the country. Like any big city, Kathmandu has seen rapid expansion in the last decade, but despite the hustle and bustle so typical of metropolitan cities, its people remain as refreshingly friendly as ever. Transfer to your hotel and check in before you embark on the initial exploration of this vibrant capital (depending on arrival time).

Upon transferring to the hotel, the tour leader will conduct a welcome meeting and brief you about your tour. Following the meeting, you are invited to join your leader and fellow group members for a delightful dinner at a nearby Nepali restaurant and get your first taste of Nepal with local delicacies such as momo and dal bhat, all while enjoying a captivating traditional dance performance.

Airport transfer
Included on a group basis

Included activities
Pre-trip briefing with your trek leader

Accommodation
The Soaltee Kathmandu

Day 2: 1 November 2026
Destination: Kathmandu
Meals included: breakfast, late lunch (at cooking class)

Today in the early morning we head to Kapan Nunnery – Khachoe Ghakyil Ling, a Buddhist nunnery located on the outskirts of Kathmandu. The nunnery’s mission is to provide women who want to dedicate their lives to the Buddha’s teachings with a haven for their study and practice. This unique and exclusive experience will teach you about their daily lives and how they challenge patriarchal Buddhist traditions.

Then we head back to the hotel for breakfast. After a brief break, we’ll drive to Thamel, a popular tourist destination in Kathmandu where you can enjoy a little shopping and gear preparation before the trek.

Later on, you’ll take part in a cooking class at Sungabha Nepal – an organisation that socially and economically empowers marginalised women in Nepal via various education programs, skills training and income generation. While the initiative started with just seven participants, to date over 5,000 women have now been educated, trained and employed here. In the cooking class, you’ll learn how to make delicious Nepali dishes and have the chance to swap stories with these women who have overcome discrimination to turn their lives around. After the class you’ll have the opportunity tuck into your freshly made creations for lunch before spending the late afternoon at your leisure.

Included activities
Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Monastery visit
Explore Thamel
Cooking class at Sungabha Nepal Organisation

Accommodation
The Soaltee Kathmandu

Day 3: 2 November 2026
Destination: Phakding (2,610m)
Meals included: breakfast

The day starts very early today as you have a long road trip before you start the trek. Please note that in peak travel times domestic flights to and from Kathmandu arrive and depart from Ramechhap (also known as Manthali) Airport. The airport is located 130km (a four- to five-hour drive) from Kathmandu. 

From Ramechhap airport you will then board your aircraft to Lukla, the starting point of your trek. Sitting at 8,848 m, Mt Everest, the highest peak in the world, is one of the greatest trekking destinations. Locally known as Sagarmatha, the mountain has long been revered as the home of the gods. First conquered by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953, Everest has traditionally been the ultimate goal for mountaineers. On this trip you will take on the challenge of reaching the mountaineers’ base camp and gain an insight into the world-famous Sherpa culture. 

You will cross glaciers and broad plains, traverse valleys and climb high passes to reach the picturesque Everest Base Camp. Our accommodation comprises small, basic teahouses along the track. These basic but cosy remote houses are operated by the mountain Nepalese to cater for trekkers and offer simple yet filling and delicious meals to keep us going. This is a challenging trip and involves difficult trekking at high altitudes but the whole experience is simply awe-inspiring!

After a short safety talk and an introduction to your assistant guides and porter, you’ll gear up and commence your trek. Today is a gentle introduction, following the milk-white Dudh Kosi River for approximately three hours until we reach Phakding (2,610m).

Special information: your trekking time today will be approximately three hours or 8.5km, with an elevation gain of 770m and a descent of 770m.

Included activities
Flight to Lukla (20 minutes) with transfer to Ramechhap with an approximately four- to five-hour drive from Kathmandu
Guided trek to Phakding (approximately three hours)

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 4: 3 November 2026
Destination: Namche (3,440m)
Meals included: N/A

After breakfast, you will begin the hike to Namche Bazaar and get your first view of Mount Everest itself. Cross the Dudh Kosi River and follow the beautiful trail up the valley alongside pine trees and rhododendron forests which, in spring, are a amazing sight.

After Benkar, the mountains will come closer, or rather, you will be approaching the giant snow-capped peaks. You will be greeted by Mount Thamserku and the peaks of Kusum Kanguru, towering at 6,000m. Take a lunch break and rest for a bit at Monjo to prepare for the tougher part of the hike as the steep ascent to Namche begins after this point. As you enter Sagarmatha National Park and pass the village of Jorsale, you will begin the climb to Namche. The first glimpse of the mighty Everest awaits you here, along with other peaks like Mount Lhotse, Nuptse and Taweche.

The final arrival at Namche comes as something of a surprise for many as it is a vibrant little town with everything from coffee shops to pool houses, despite it being a settlement in the middle of nowhere.

Special information: your trekking time today will be approximately seven hours or 10km, with an elevation gain of 1,090m and a descent of 335m.

Included activities
Guided trek to Namche (approximately six to seven hours)

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 5: 4 November 2026
Destination: Namche (3,440m)
Meals included: N/A

Trekking above 3,000 metres requires that you pay attention to your pace and overall health, so you will spend the day acclimatising to the altitude at Namche. Your tour leader will of course keep you informed about all of the necessary precautions, but you might also want to research a bit about altitude sickness and acclimatisation beforehand to be more aware of the symptoms, so that you can let your leader know if you suspect you are suffering from any symptoms. Remember, health first.

For acclimatisation, one good option is to hike up to the headquarters of Sagarmatha National Park, situated above the bazaar, to observe sunrise and sunset. The panoramic vista of Khumbu peaks and Everest offers gorgeous views.

Also, check if you forgot to bring anything for the journey because Namche is the last place you can buy or hire any additional stuff for the rest of the trek.

Special information: your trekking time today with be approximately 3.5 hours or 5k, with an elevation gain of 465m and a descent of 465m.

Included activities
Acclimatisation at Namche

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 6: 5 November 2026
Destination: Phortse Gaon (3,810m)
Meals included: N/A

Not many groups stop in Phortse – a traditional Sherpa village that offers a fascinating insight into their life and culture – so today will be something special. Leave Namche and make your way up above the valley, then take the less-travelled fork in the road just after Sanasa. Most travellers follow the same path to and from Base Camp, while you’ll take more of a looping route to see more of the national park. Climb higher for some epic views of the valley below and then stop for a mini acclimatisation lunch at around 4,000m. After lunch, make your way downhill to cross the Dudh Koshi again, then make a final uphill push to your teahouse in Phortse. The dramatic mountain views and the peace and quiet of this village make it one of the highlights of the trek. Here you’ll be almost completely above the treeline, so the sunsets make for a perfect opportunity to take some pictures.

Special information: your trekking time today will be approximately seven hours or 10km, with an elevation gain of 970m and a descent of 550m.

Included activities
Guided trek to Phortse Gaon (approximately seven hours)

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 7: 6 November 2026
Destination: Dingboche (4,410m)
Meals included: N/A

Enjoy the stillness of Phortse at sunrise and then set off along the trail, taking in the incredible views of Kangtega, Ama Dablam (6,812m) and – if the skies are clear – Mt Everest. Perhaps stop for a tea in Pangboche, and after lunch in Shomare you’ll notice the scenery around you start to change, with forests being replaced by rocky outcrops.

Once you arrive in Dingboche, you’ll find a beautiful patchwork of small fields enclosed by stone walls. The scenery is once again spectacular and although Everest will be hidden behind the Lhotse-Nuptse Ridge, the huge peaks that tower above the eastern end of the valley are spectacular. If the weather’s right, then there will be gorgeous sunsets illuminating the peaks – Ama Dablam, the south face of Lhotse to the north and Island Peak in the centre of the valley.

Special information: your trekking time today will be approximately eight hours 0r 14km, with an elevation of 920m and a descent of 410m.

Included activities
Guided trek to Dingboche (approximately six hours)
Thyangboche Monastery

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 8: 7 November 2026
Destination: Dingboche (4,410m)
Meals included: N/A

You are gaining more and more altitude, so acclimatisation is a must. You will be staying at Dingboche today, allowing you to explore this Sherpa settlement and adapt to the altitude. Hiking up to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600m) and then back down is a good way to acclimatise, and there also are other trails to Nagarjun Hill (5,100m) or Chukkhung (4,750m). All these trails offer magnificent views of the surrounding terrain, including peaks like Makalu, Island Peak and Ama Dablam.

Special information: your trekking time today will be approximately three hours or 4km, with an elevation gain of 425m and a descent of 425m.

Included activities
Acclimatisation at Dingboche

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 9: 8 November 2026
Destination: Lobuche (4,910m)
Meals included: N/A

Once you climb over the small ridge above Pheriche Valley, the trek gets easier for a little while as the trail runs through comparatively level fields. Taweche and Cholatse (6,440m) along with Lobuche Peak (6,119m) will be keeping your group company today, guarding the skyline to the west and north.

Cross the Khumbu Khola before lunch which you will reach the foot of the huge glacial deposit of the Khumbu Glacier. The steep and rocky climb atop the terminal moraines begins after lunch. Walking along the ridge, you’ll pass a line of stone memorials dedicated to Sherpas and climbers who met their deaths during Everest climbing expeditions. The views from here are mesmerising with the peaks of Pumori (7,145m), Lingtren (6,697m), Khumbutse (6,623m) and across the border in Tibet, Changtse (7,550m).

Arrive at Lobuche in the early afternoon and gear up for the big day tomorrow – Everest Base Camp!

Special information: your trekking time today will be approximately five and half hours or 8km, with an elevation gain of 660m and a descent of 85m.

Included activities
Guided trek to Lobuche (approximately six hours)

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 10: 9 November 2026
Destination: Gorak Shep (5,140m) and Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Meals included: N/A

So today is the much-awaited part of your trek – the trek to the very base of mighty Mount Everest! The first leg will take you to Gorak Shep (5,160m). Hike parallel to Khumbu Glacier with a gradual, rhythmic ascent to Changri Nup Glacier. The cairn-line rocky trail leads to Gorak Shep (5,160m) after around three to four hours’ walk. Rest for a while and have lunch here before you set off for Everest Base Camp.

After another three hours’ trekking, you will finally reach the ultimate point of your journey – the Everest Base Camp. You will encounter yaks, porters and climbing expeditioners on the way. The Base Camp offers a glorious array of glaciers, lakes, caves, along with the infamous Everest Ice Fall which is regarded as the most dangerous section of the mountain. There are two Base Camps of Everest, the south one lies in Nepal and the north one in Tibet.

Once you’ve fully taken all in the sight and sounds of Everest Base Camp, we return to Gorak Shep for the night.

Special information: your trekking time today will be approximately nine hours or 8km, with an elevation gain of 500m and a descent of 270m.

Included Activities
Guided trek to Gorak Shep – Everest Base Camp – Gorak Shep (approximately nine hours)

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 11: 10 November 2026
Destination: Kala Patthar (5,545m) and Pheriche (4,240m)
Meals included: N/A

Although you will have gone right up to Everest Base Camp the day before, the best views of Everest will be visible today.

The trek starts very early in order to reach Kala Patthar (5,545m) in time for a dramatic and utterly beautiful sunrise. Kala Patthar is a vantage point on a rocky hilltop below Pumori mountain. The climb will take you around one and a half hours and is extremely steep, but the result is so worth it! This is where you will enjoy unbelievable views of Everest. Make sure you enjoy it because this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience (although, who knows, you might want to return some day). Along with Everest, the panorama includes peaks like Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Taweche and Kantega, the Everest Base Camp.

Now, we begin the descent which comes as a huge relief after that strenuous, steep ascent in the morning. Upon crossing the Khumbu Khola River, descend to Pheriche for the night.

Special information: for the trek from Gorak Shep to Pheriche, your trekking time will be approximately six hours or 12km with an elevation gain of 70m and an elevation loss of 950m.

Included activities
Guided trek to Kalapatthar (approximately three hours)
Guided trek to Pheriche (approximately six hours)

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 12: 11 November 2026
Destination: Tengboche (3,860m)
Meals Included: N/A

Descend through the small settlements of Orsho and Shomare before passing through Lower Pangboche. Here you’ll reach the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River, then ascend to Tengboche to visit the monastery, which was built in the 17th century. Tengboche was destroyed by an earthquake in 1933, rebuilt and again badly damaged by a fire in 1989. Construction of the current monastery was completed in 1992. Spend a bit of time visiting the monastery and the Sherpa Heritage Foundation Museum before settling in for the night at your teahouse.

Special information: your trekking time today will be approximately four hours or 10km, with an elevation gain of 310m and an elevation loss of 700m.

Included activities
Guided trek to Tengboche (approximately four hours)
Tengboche Monastery

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 13: 12 November 2026
Destination: Chumo (2,860m)
Meals included: N/A

We are now nearly at the finish line! The descents are steep today and tomorrow. First, we hike down across the milky waters of the Dudh Koshi River, then ascend to Tashinga. As you will have reached below the tree line by now, there will be more verdant vegetation, such as juniper, rhododendrons and pines. Follow the trail through Namche, Jorsale and on to Chumo. You will stay at this little settlement tonight.

Special information: your trekking time today will be approximately eight hours or 15km, with an elevation gain of 665m and an elevation loss of 1,740m.

Included activities
Guided trek to Chumo (approximately eight hours)

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 14: 13 November 2026
Destination: Lukla (2,840m)
Meals included: N/A

Trek for the final five to six hours and – congratulations, you did it! The trek of a lifetime! Follow the majestic views of Kusum Kangaru, walk through Phakding, and then finally arrive at Lukla. Here you will bid farewell to your local crew – assistant leaders and porters. You deserve a long, hot shower today. You can now spend the evening reminiscing about the trek experience with your group, perhaps even over a few drinks.

Special information: your trekking time today will be approximately six hours or 12km, with an elevation gain of 725m and an elevation loss of 640m.

Included activities
Guided trek to Lukla (approximately five to six hours)

Accommodation
Local teahouse

Day 15: 14 November 2026
Destination: Kathmandu
Meals included: N/A

Weather permitting, you’ll take a short early morning flight from Lukla to Ramechhap. From there, you will board the vehicle to Kathmandu. Return to the hotel and enjoy some free time during the afternoon for a spot of sightseeing or shopping. Shop in Kathmandu’s many markets for clothing, embroidery, carpets or ceramics. If shopping is not your thing, take a trip to the nearby city of Patan, with its abundant temples and monasteries.

Included activities
Flight from Lukla to Ramechhap (20 minutes)
Kathmandu to Ramechhap drive (approximately five hours)

Accommodation
The Soaltee Kathmandu

Day 16: 15 November 2026
Destination: Kathmandu
Meals included: breakfast and farewell dinner

This is a spare day in case of bad weather. In the evening, we will enjoy the farewell dinner to share the experience of the trip and express gratitude.

Accommodation
The Soaltee Kathmandu

Day 17: 16 November 2026
Destination: Kathmandu – Departure
Meals included: breakfast

There are no activities planned for the final day.

Airport transfer
Included on a private group basis

All costs are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on the indicated number of passengers travelling together. Prices do not include international flights. Please do not book international flights until Intrepid has confirmed the tour has reached minimum numbers.

***Bookings can be confirmed with a deposit of £200 per person***

Nepal: Everest Base Camp
Price: £1,600

Single supplement (for anyone who would prefer their own room for the Kathmandu Hotel only, rooming in the teahouses is shared)
Price: £260

Subject to availability 

The next step is to pay a £200 per person deposit. Once the tour has been confirmed, final payment will be due no later than 70 days prior to travel.

Ready to book? Please contact Intrepid at: [email protected]

If you would prefer to speak to one of our consultants over the phone, call +44 (0)203 308 9763 or live chat on the Intrepid website is available.

Final balance
Final balance payment is required 70 days prior to travel

Cancellation by the traveller
Cancellation prior to 70 days – we will hold the deposit amount as a credit
Cancellations 69 days or inside prior to travel will incur 100% cancellation fees

Cancellation by Intrepid
Cancellation is in line with those detailed in the standard Intrepid booking conditions in clause 8

Minimum numbers: 10 Travellers
Maximum numbers: 16 Travellers

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