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Everest Circuit Trekking

Everest Circuit trek, this is one of the most famous and adventurous treks in the Everest region. We take mountain flight to Lukla and then go to Namche Bazzar through by crossing Dudhkoshi (milk) River It follows the route via high pass of Cho La at 5330meters into the Base Camp of Mount Everest. After passing grazing settlement of Yak, we reach the Gokyo lakes and we climb the Gokyo peak. You will get an opportunity observe the stunning scenery of Mt. Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyo etc.  Leading you to the home of the legendary Sherpa people, based at the foothills of the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest at 8848 meters.

This trek follows the highly praised trekking route through the Dudh Koshi to its source the Gokyo Lake which is to the west of the Everest Base Camp, giving you the benefit to summit Gokyo Peak (5483m) offering a fantastic panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Everest and Makalu.We reach at Dzongla by crossing the Cho La pass. And return back to Lukla following the route through Everest Base Camp, Kalapattar down to Pangboche, Tengboche, Khumjung village, Namche Bazar and Lukla.


Trekking Highlights

Duration of Trip:  20 Days
Trekking Days:  17 Days
Type of Trek:  Teahouse Lodge stay
Max. Altitude:  5,545m
Grade of Trek:  Fairly challenging- strenuous
Main Attraction:  EBC & Kalapatthar/ Gokyo Lake

 

Itinerary of Everest Circuit Trekking

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu/ Nepal/ transfer to hotel
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing-visit Nepal’s main sightseeing spots
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2800m), start trek to Phakding (2610m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 04: Trek Phakding (2610m) to Namche Bazaar (3500m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (3500m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 06: Trek Namche Bazaar (3500m) to Tengboche (3850m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 07: Trek Tengboche (3850m) to Dingboche (4350m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 08: Exploration day trip to Chhukung valley and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 09: Trek Dingboche (4350m) to Lobuche (4950m) and stay at teahouse lodge 
Day 10: Trek Lobuche to Ghorakshep (5140m)/Visit EBC and stay at teahouse lodge 
Day 11: Visit Kalapatthar (5545m)/Mt Everest view/trek to Dzongla (4830m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 12: Trek to Chola Pass (5300m)/ Thangnak(4700m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 13: Trek Thangnak (4700m) to Gokyo Lake (4790m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 14: Explore around/morning visit Gokyo Ri (5360m) and stay at teahouse lodge 
Day 15: Trek back Gokyo Lake (4700m) to Dole (4200m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 16: Trek back Dole (4200m) to Namche Bazar and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 17: Trek back Namche Bazar to Phakding and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 18: After breakfast from Phakding Village trek back to Lukla and stay at teahouse lodge 
Day 19: Early in the morning, transfer to airport and fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu stay in hotel  
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu for personal activities or join onward program or final departure

 

Cost Includes

  • Airport pick up and drop upon arrival and departure 
  • In trekking- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -3 meals per day and overnight accommodation at tea house lodge.
  • Transportation- KTM-Lukla-Lukla fight
  • Necessary trekking permit, conservation and TIMS fee.
  • Trained trekking guide and porter, necessary insurance, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
  • 3- Nights hotel in Kathmandu (BB Basis)
  • One day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
  • Comprehensive first aid box for the trekking.

Cost Excludes

  • Extra day hotel stay in Kathmandu  
  • Foods self lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
  • Personal expenses-laundry, telephone, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (cold drinks & mineral/hot water),
  • Tips for guide & porter. 
  • Personal travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
  • Extra cost for if in case trek effected by natural calamities
  • Personal trekking equipments for the trek.