Everest Circuit Trek
This 21-day trek follows the highly praised trekking path along the Dudh Koshi valley to the river’s source – the Gokyo Lakes (4,700–5,000 m), and then through Chola Pass (5350m) to the Everest Base Camp (5364m). This trek gives opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and several other similar peaks and to explore the Buddhists monasteries located at the world’s highest elevation.
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Duration: 21 days
Max elevation: 5,545 m
Activity: trekking
Best time: Mar-Jun/Sep-Dec
Brief Itinerary
Day 01:
Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1315m)
Day 02:
Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03:
Flight to Lukla (2804m), trek to Phakding (2610m), 3 hrs
Day 04:
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m), 5-6 hrs
Day 05:
Namche Bazaar acclimatization day
Day 06:
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame (3750m), 4 hrs
Day 07:
Trek from Thame to Khumjung (3790m), 5 hrs
Day 08:
Trek from Khumjung to Dole (4040m), 5 hrs
Day 09:
Trek from Dole to Machhermo (4470m), 3 hrs.
Day 10:
Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4800m), 4 hours.
Day 11:
Gokyo Valley: acclimatization day
Day 12:
Climb to Gokyo Ri (5357m) and trek to Thaknak (4650m) via Gokyo village
Day 13:
Trek from Thaknak to Dzongla (4840m) via Chola pass (5420m), 5-6 hrs
Day 14:
Dzongla to Lobuche (4940m), 2-3 hrs
Day 15:
Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5170m) - Everest Base Camp (5364m) / Kala Patthar (5545m) - Gorak Shep: 8-9 hrs
Day 16:
Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and trek to Pheriche (4250m), 6-7 hrs
Day 17:
Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3850m), 4 hrs
Day 18:
Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m), 4 hrs
Day 19:
Namche Bazaar to Lukla, 6 hours
Day 20:
Lukla - Kathmandu
Day 21:
Departure
Included
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation in Kathmandu in Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa, double occupancy, with breakfast
- All sightseeing by deluxe vehicle with guide
- Domestic flight tickets
- Domestic airport taxes
- National Park entry fee
- TIMS permit
- Accommodation (in lodges along the way)
- Food: 3 meals a day (provided from the menu)
- Tea / Coffee 3 times a day
- A good English speaking Sherpa guide & porter/s
- Essential equipment like trekking stick, sleeping bag, dawn jacket, water bottle, rain poncho
- First Aid Kit Bag
- Insurance for our staff
Not included
- Lunch & dinner during stay in Kathmandu
- Any bar bills, laundry, tips
- Emergency rescue
- Any extra cost not mentioned in “Included” section