Everest Circuit Trekking

Everest Circuit Trekking
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$1570Per Person
$1670
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Trip Highlights

  • Trip Code:NHA105
  • Destination:Nepal
  • Total Duration:19 Days
  • Trip Price:$1670
  • Trip Grade:Moderate
  • Best Time:Spring/Autumn
  • Max Elevation:5545
  • Start Point:Kathmandu
  • End Point:Kathmandu
  • Max Group Size:min 1 / max 20
  • Accommodation:Lodge to Lodge
  • Transportation:Fly to/ from Kathmandu

Trip Highlights

  • Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
  • Spectacular mountain flight to Everest region
  • A challenging walk to EBC, Kalapathar, Cho la Pass & the hidden valley of Gokyo lakes
  • Classic close-up views of Everest from Kalapathar
  • Enjoy awesome experience being at Everest Base Camp
  • Explore the heart of Sherpa homeland and understand their rich culture.

Tour Overview

The Everest Circuit trekking is one of the most popular treks in the Everest region; as it combines the classic close-up views of Everest from Kala Pathar,and the awesome experience of Everest Base Camp; along with the sparkling Gokyo Lakes, the ascent of Gokyo Ri for panoramic views of the Himalayas; and the thrill of crossing of the Cho La pass, a remote high altitude pass with captivating natural scenery.

We begin the Everest circuit trek with the scenic flight into Lukla. After landing at Lukla Airport,  you begin trekking to Phakding village, where you spend the night. Following the trails through the forest of rhododendron and magnolia, you reach Namche Bazaar. At Namche, you will visit the Sherpa museum, Buddhist monasteries, and busy market Tibetan artifacts.  Following the popular EBC Trek trails, you will head to the serene Gokyo Valley; while passing three breathtaking glacial lakes enclosed by high peaks.

Ascend Gokyo Ri early to have magnificent sunrise views over the great Himalayas.  From Gokyo Ri, you can view the world’s highest peaks; which includes Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Makalu and the massive Nagozumpa glacier, the longest in Nepal. Leaving Gokyo, you will cross the challenging Cho la pass on the way to Everest base camp; which offers the fantastic views as you descended the pass.

After making a step at Everest Base camp, you will achieve an unforgettable experience. Our descending route encompasses many cultural sites – Pangboche, a traditional Sherpa village, Tengboche, famous for a historical, ornamented monastery. In a nutshell, this Everest Circuit Trekking is a combination of Everest Base Camp Trek and Gokyo lake Trek. In addition to a hike over the challenging Chola pass.

Detail Itinerary

After making a landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, one of our teammates will be there to address you. He will drive you towards the hotel located at the tourist hub of Kathmandu i.eThamel. Overnight at Thamel Lodge.

 

Early morning after breakfast, you meet at our office to submit necessary documents to apply for the permits. Later, you can enjoy your Kathmandu City Tour, which takes you to places which hold centuries-old history, culture, arts, monuments, statues, etc. Some of the places you will visit are Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath temple, Pashupatinath temple, Durbar Square and more. All these sites are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Overnight at Thamel Lodge.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Altitude: Lukla (2,860m), Phakding (2,700m)

Duration: 35 minutes flight, 4 hours hike

From Kathmandu, you take an early morning scenic flight towards Lukla, the gateway of Everest. Lukla Airport is considered one of the world’s most dangerous airports.  This 35 minutes scenic flight offers you a glimpse of wonderful picturesque forests, hills, valleys, and villages. At Lukla, you meet other team members including porters and start trekking to Phakding. The routes go along the edges of DudhKosi River then pass through remote villages, numerous Buddhist chortens and mani stones, etc. Finally, you reach the border of Phakding village after 4 hours of easy hike. Overnight at Phakding lodge.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: 3,440m

Duration: 6 hours

After a lovely breakfast, you stroll over the off-beaten road then pass through some villages, teahouses, and forest; you reach the gateway of Sagarmatha National park. Here, you need to have permits to enter this UNESCO Heritage sites. Sagarmatha National Park is residence to several rare flora and fauna of the Everest Region. Some of the most popular ones are snow leopards, Himalayan Tahr, Musk Deer, and Red Panda, etc. Then, crossing a dense forest of rhododendrons, pines, and oaks, you reach the village of Sansa for lunch. After crossing the Hillary suspension bridge, you take difficult ascent to the village of Namche Bazaar. On the trails to Namche, you can experience a wonderful glimpse of Everest, Lhotse, AmaDablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Cho Oyu and more. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

The next day at Namche, you will have a break day to rest and acclimatization. The day at Namche starts with a delightful breakfast with great mountain views. During the daytime, you can make a short trip to one of the highest hotels in the world located at Syanboche. Everest View Hotel is a Guinness World Record Holder of 2004 for the highest hotel in the world. Here, you can enjoy local or international cuisines while watching magnificent views of great Himalayas. Besides that, you can even make a short visit to Khumjung village, which is famous for Khumjung School and Monastery. The monastery at Khumjung claims to have the scalp of Yeti- an ape-like creature. Return to Namche for overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: 4,040m

Duration: 6 hours

The day starts with leaving out of Namche then passing through some chortens, valleys, and rhododendron forest; finally, you reach a junction from where Everest Gokyo Trek and regular Everest Base Camp Trek separates. Then, you take left following the Gokyo valley trails and then climbing towards the village of Mong for lunch. From Mong, you take a steep downhill walk and a steep climb to the village of Dole. Overnight at Dole.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: 4,410m

Duration: 6 hours

Starting a day with a lovely breakfast, the trek to Machhermo starts. Today the journey is easy and short as the trails is straightforward with slight climbing. Along the trails, you can observe a wonderful peak of Cho Oyu, the 5th World’s Highest Peak. Finally, you reach the summer village of Machhermo and overnight there.

Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: 4,750m

Duration: 5 hours

Leaving Machhermo, you follow the trails with a decent climb over the meadows, yak sheds, etc. Furthermore, climbing over the rocky and dusty trails, you reach the Gokyo valley. While heading towards Gokyo village, you can encounter a glimpse of Gokyo Lake with magnificent Mt.ChoOyu above. Overnight at Gokyo village.

Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: 5,257m

Duration: 3 hours

The day at Gokyo starts early at dawn with hiking towards Gokyo Ri. It is one of the best viewpoints in Nepal to have marvelous sunrise and sunsets with great Himalaya’s views. Reaching the summit of Gokyo Ri which is embellished with colorful prayer flags which is enough to fill your heart with peace and emotions. From here, you can see the golden beam of light coming from the sun spreading all over the Himalayas and turning them into a pinkish color. In addition, you can have breathing taking views of Mt.Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu, which are 4 out of 10th World’s Highest Mountain. Gokyo Ri offers a wonderful aerial outlook of Gokyo Lake and Ngozumpa glacier, the largest Himalaya glacier. Overnight at Gokyo.

Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: 4,650m

Duration: 4 hours

Today, the trails lead you crossing the largest glacier of Himalayas then climbing over rocky moraine, until you reach a small village of Thangnak. From Thangnak, you can glance to might AmaDablam and Lobuche peak. Overnight at Thangnak teahouse.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: Cho La Pass (5,420m), Dzongla (4,843m)

Duration: 6 hours

Today is the toughest and most difficult part of the entire trek. This day you will climb over one of the Everest High Pass i.e Cho La Pass. The trails start with a steep walking over the rocky and snowy tracks, which is very challenging as it, is very slippery and tiring to climb. While climbing, you need to be careful of a crevasse and finally, beautiful prayers flags are ready to welcome at the summit of Cho La Pass. From Cho La Pass peak, the views of AmaDablam, Baruntse, Lobuche peak looks extraordinary. Then, you step down carefully over steep pathway bringing you to the small settlement of Dzongla. Overnight at Dzongla.

Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: 4,940m

Duration: 3 hours

Having some breakfast, the trek begins with a decent walking over the moraine of a glacier. Then, crossing the Pheriche village you arrive at Lobuche for overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: EBC (5,330m), Gorakshep (5,170m)

Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Departing from Lobuche, the routes lead over the moraine of the Khumbu glacier with a scenic snow peak above. A few hours of walking over a rocky and glaciated pathway, you reach Gorakshep. Soon reaching Gorakshep, your ultimate goal to visit Everest Base camp finally get fulfill. Everest Base Camp resides above the glacier thus provides a wonderful view and scenery around. From EBC, you can beautiful prayer flags all over with great views of Khumbu glacier icefall. After exploring, you return to Gorakshep for overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: Kala Patthar (5,545m), Pheriche (4,250m)

Duration: 7 hours

Today's target is to hike Kala Patthar, one of the best destinations of EBC Trek. KalaPatthar is a large black rocky mountain that provides you the best sunrise views with 360-degree views of entire Himalayas. From EBC, you cannot see Mt.Everest from Kala Patthar, you can have a close outlook at World’s Highest Peak. Kala Patthar is also a landing destination for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. From Kala Patthar, you descend towards GorakShep and then Pheriche. Overnight at Pheriche.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

 

Altitude: 3,850m

Duration: 4 hours.

Following the routes with downhill and slight uphill walk, you will arrive at Tengboche village. It is land to the largest monastery of the Khumbu region of Nepal. You can visit this monastery to get blessings from Buddhist deities and monks. Overnight at Tengboche teahouse.

Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: 3,440m

Duration: 4 hours

Succeeding the routes full of rhododendrons, junipers, oaks, and pines, and then crossing few suspension bridges over DudhKosi River as well as Sansa village. You finally reach Namche Bazaar for overnight. 

Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: 2,860m

Duration: 6 hours

Walking down a steep pathway that leads to Hillary suspension bridge then crossing the Sagarmatha National Park; you reach Phakding village. Following the same routes of remote villages, religious sites, you reach Lukla. Overnight at Lukla lodge.

Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Altitude: 1,400m

Duration: 35 minutes

Finally, you are leaving Everest Region on a 35 minutes flight back to Kathmandu. After landing, you are transferred to the hotel at Thamel to rest. Overnight at Thamel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

After you are ready for departure, our Nepal Hiking Adventure teammates will drop you to Tribhuvan International Airport. We wish you good luck for your next adventure and have a safe flight back home.

Cost Includes

  • Pick up & Drop to & from Airport by private Car/Van/Bus
  • 3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley by private car/van/bus with a city guide
  • Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
  • Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park Entry Permit
  • TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System)
  • 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
  • Accommodation at Lodges in Twin or Multi sharing basis on the trek
  • An English-speaking, government licensed trekking guide & porter (s)
  • Accommodation, meals, insurance, equipments, salary of guide and porter
  • Airfare Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu for a trekking guide including domestic airport tax
  • All applicable government taxes and service charges
  • Free use of Company's duffel bag
  • Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be provided)
  • Trekking and city map

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal Entry Visa
  • Food in Kathmandu such as lunch and dinner
  • All kind of drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks & alcoholic drinks) while on trek
  • Travel, medical & emergency rescue by helicopter (need to pay by your insurance)
  • Your international flight ticket and airport departure tax
  • Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, bar, tips, etc
  • Tips & Gratuities for trekking guide & porter (s)

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Additional Info

Best Time for Everest Circuit Trek

Everest best time Everest circuit trek is the best seasons for trekking Mount Everest are spring (March all throughMay) and fall (September all through November).In the Everest region, spring also provides lushness and consistent weather. 

The large white magnolia trees and colorful rhododendron trees will be in bloom and can be found throughout the entire area. It is also the finest time for the Everest trek due to the predictable weather and stunning sights. The warmest season to visit Everest Base Camp is at May, though occasionally it can be cloudier. 

The climate in Everest cannot be determined for any sort of month. Compared to previous spring months, April is  also clean. Therefore, climbing Everest in April would be a  wise and worthy choice. Similarly, autumn is also another excellent time at  visit Everest. The months of September, October, and November will also provide cool wind and clear blue skies, lesser clouds, and better views of the mountains. Keep in mind that the region could have rain at lower elevations and snow at higher elevations, but this is very uncommon. We advise you to be ready for sort of  types of weather.

Everest Circuit trek Difficulty

You should be physically healthy and active to be involved and participate in the Everest Circuit over the Three Passes which is one of the toughest treks in Nepal. You must also ensure that you are fit and to continue the trek since it takes close to three weeks to finish. Since the hike is particularly challenging in higher levels, it will be beneficial if you have previous climbing experience. However, the routes in lower elevations are a little challenging.

Everest Circuit Trek Weather and Temperature

Weather in the Everest Circuit Trekking  is also usually unpredictable. This is because of the high altitudes and closeness at the mountains. A sunny day in Everest Circuit Trekking is sometimes followed by snowfall or blizzards. The weather change is drastic to say the least

Everest region is a dry region. Temperatures at the higher altitudeds are never above freezing too. The Everest Base Camp is never so hot, not even at summer. There are five seasons in the Everest Base Camp. Each season is also unique. In every season, you will  also be witness differences in precipitation, humidity, and wind.

 Also, there is a great difference at the daytime and nighttime temperature which is at the Everest Base Camp. The weather challenges could be vary according at the seasons. Thus, for your EBC trek in different seasons, you should have proper preparation with required gears. So, before you start packing for this trek, you must collect the detailed information on Everest Circuit Trek.

Most Common FAQs

Everest circuit trekking is also adventurous treks at the Everest trekking route. Good physical condition is also required for the trip. Everest circuit trek  ascend  from low level elevation from  Lukla 2830m   so the  trekkers continuation achievable this trip without any difficulties.

The minimum 5-6 hours need to walk each day but it is highly depend at the your speed but the team always suggest walk slow but continuation which make sense to reach the Everest base camp trek   destination . Everest circuit trek map is  also clear vision one to next destination too.

Yes, You need to have the professional Nepal trekking guide because for the Everest circuit trekking because of the explain about the mountains and local culture, no hindrance during the trekking even incase of snowfall that might occur in the trekking path,  good take care of you if incase of suffer by high altitude sickness.

Almost all cost included at package Everest circuit  trek except the hot and cold beverage, bar bills, telephone calls as well as trekkers should have to pay by them selves, it also means trekkers should have to extra USD 20 – USD 25 per day for all forms of beverage etc. it will depending on expenses habit.

Review

Trek with Nepal Hiking Adventure

We traveled to Nepal to hike the Everest Circuit Trek which includes a tour of the Kathmandu valley and going on a trek to Everest Circuit.. Meeting Bishnu was like meeting an instant best pal in Kathmandu. He was extremely accommodating from the moment we have arrived until we all eventually left. 

He has also always a quick text away from answering the question, recommending a place to eat, or a ride at the airport. His team members at the trek were brilliant. Our guide even carried my pack the day.

The lodges we stayed at were all top and  best quality in each town. I would highly recommend booking your Nepal trek with Nepal Hiking Adventure and would not hesitate to book another trip with the trekking agency.

Rao,
india

Bishnu is the man!

"We traveled to Nepal to hike the Everest Circuit Trek which includes a tour of the Kathmandu valley, trek to base camp, Kala Pathar, Cho La pass over to Gokyo and Gokyo Ri. 
Meeting Bishnu was like meeting an instant best friend in Kathmandu. He was extremely accommodating from the moment we arrived until we all eventually left. He was always a quick text away from answering a question, recommending a place to eat, or a ride to the airport. 
His team members on the trek were impeccable. Our guide Gore, even carried my pack the day after I got food poisoning because I was so weak and managed to keep my spirits lifted while I was suffering. The lodges we stayed at were all top notch and of the best quality in each town.
I would highly recommend booking your Nepal trek with Nepal Hiking Adventure and would not hesitate to book another trip with them!"

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