Everest Circuit Trekking is newly formed route designed by highly experienced guide.
This trekking covers almost over all the vantage and popular places of Everest region. Starting from Pikey peak, crossing the 3 passes and summiting the highest vantage point Kalapathar & Everest Base Camp, it truly feels a paradise on Earth. This trekking offers the opportunity to explore off the beat trails and takes to the most spectacular places of the region.
Pikey is said to be a Sherpa clan deity and is worshipped by locals during the month of July as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu. Everest Base Camp is one of the most extraordinary adventures in the World- the trek path to the lap of Mount Everest (5545m). During this trek, you will enjoy crystal clear view of Himalayan range including Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pummi, Kanchenjuna,Gaurishanker etc. You can feel the touch of nature in every blink of their eyes, taste the experience of Everest Trekking, capture the sensational mountain vistas & dream landscapes in their eyes, heart and memory forever.
Trip Grade: Challenging
Trip Duration: 26 N | 27 D
Max Altitude: 5545m
Trip Route: Kathmandu –Dhap – Bhulbule – Pikey peak – Junbesi – Taksindo – Kharikhola – Surke – Monjo – Namche – Thame – Lungden – Renjo pass – Gokyo – Gokyo Ri – Dragnak – Chola pass – Lobuche – Gorakshep – Kalopatthar – Chhukung – Phortse – Lapharma – Namche – Lukla – Kathmandu
Highlights of Trip:
Welcome to Nepal. At your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Himalayan Namobuddha Travel and Treks’ representative will be there to welcome you and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you will be taken for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepali restaurant. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Today, we will have detailed trek briefing in presence of your trek guide. After that, you will have free time to explore the city on your own. Here are some best options to consider:
Explore around Thamel – a colorful tourist hub of Nepal. You will spot numbers of hotels, money exchange, hotels, shops to buy all kinds of souvenirs, trekking gears, etc and many restaurants to chose from offering both Western and local Nepali cuisines.
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is a great place to start your exploration, where you will walk(about 10-15 min) through narrow alleyways teeming with small shops, temples, and local restaurants.
If you want to stretch your legs, Swoyambhunath, the white stupa rising above the valley, is the perfect spot to catch the sunset over the valley. You can also take a cab which is approximately about 15 minutes drive from Thamel if you are too tired to walk.
Visit the Garden of dreams, which is a classical historical garden located at Thamel(about 5-10 min walk) with an exquisite ensemble of pavilions, fountains, decorative garden furniture, and beautiful flowers and trees.
Early morning after breakfast we will drive towards Dhap which is north-east of Kathmandu. We will be travelling on jagged mountain roads. On the way we enjoy the views of Koshi River and eastern Himalayas including Everest, Dudhkunda, Numbur, Thamserku etc .Overnight at Dhap.
After the breakfast, we start our trekking heading towards Bhulbule which passes through the forest and cross many traditional Mani walls, Stupas. We can visit to famous Tolu Gumba. Overnight at Bhulbule.
Today the trail passes through beautiful forest crossing a small rivers and streams, discovering many traditional villages. The beautiful view of open landscapes, Rhododendron, Mani walls, Stupas adds more excitement in our walk. Overnight at Pikey Dada.
Early morning we hike to Pikey peak, the views from the top are breathtaking and you can see Himalaya floras and faunas, centuries old monasteries, Buddhist stupas and mani stones.
After hike back and breakfast, our head towards Junbesi which descend down and cross an old suspension bridge and then ascend up a hill. If we are lucky then we can see the traditional Shamanism (traditional performance by Dhami Jhakri) by local community. Overnight at Junbensi.
Early morning breakfast we start following our trails which take mostly uphill and some downs. Crossing the river and ridges on the way it offers the stunning views of Everest and Thamserku.
After descending RIngmo khola we reacht to Taksindo. Overnight at Taksindo.
Today our trail descend through the alpine forest, pass the Nunthala village and continue trek down, cross the Dudhkoshi River and get up to Jubing then we reach to Kharikhola. Overnight at Kharikhola.
Today we trek through dense pine woods on a rocky trail. Passing through Sherpa valleys, we reach Surke. Overnight at Surke.
Today will be an easier day’s trekking as you wind your way along the Dudh Koshi river towards Monjo. Overnight at Monjo.
After leaving Monjo, it begins Sagarmatha National Park which to protect and preserve the mountain environment. We then take a steep hike to Namche. If the weather is clear, we get our first glimpse of Mount Everest. Overnight at Namche.
Namche is the main trading village in the Everest Region which is tucked away between two ridges and has lots of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops. It is a great place to spend a day acclimatizing before heading off towards Thame. Overnight at Namche.
After breakfast at Namche, the trail leads to the old village called Thamo, a small Sherpa village. Continuing trail we explore the Sherpa village and its culture to Thame. Overnight at the Thame.
The trails passes through the Bhote Koshi river where you can have short break. Then the trail leads uphill to Lumde through the dry valley. Enjoying the views of the snow peaked mountains and the valley we reach to the village. Overnight at Lumde.
Today there is hard climb than before to reach the top of the Renjo La from where you will have an awesome view of Mt. Everest with Mt.Nuptse with surrounding peaks. You will also see a breathtaking Gokyo lake and following the trail it drop down to the Third Lake (Gokya Lake) and reach our lodge. Overnight at Gokyo.
Early morning we start out trail which walk through the Glacier which is the longest glacier of Nepal called Ngozumpa glacier. On the way we could see many ice rocks so while walking we pass carefully. After visiting Gokyo Ri we hike back and follow the trail to Drangnak. Overnight at Drangnak.
Today the trail leads steep climbing for a while and drops down to the bottom of the Chola. After that the trail leads you through the rock toward the top steep climbing. There are some Buddhist prayer flags on the top of the pass from where it offers great views of the mountains. Our trails are almost then the trail drops down through the huge rock and an easy walk at the end to get to the Lobuche. Stay overnight at the Lobuche.
The trail leads toward Gorekshep through the rocky trail. On the way you will have great views of the Mt. Everest,Mt. Nuptse,Mt. Pumori and more. You will be able to see Khumbu Glacier on the way. After few up downs, you will reach at Gorekshep, located at the bottom of Kalapatthar. We do lodge check in then we again hike to the Everest Base Camp. We walk through the ridge of the Khumbu glacier until we reach to the highest vantage point on earth, base camp. After exploring and spending adequate time we hike back down to our camo. Overnight at the Gorekshep.
Today in the morning we will start hiking without breakfast which is 2 hour up to the Kalapatthar, the greatest view point of the Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori , Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamerserku, Mera Peak and many more. After taking many photographs, trek down to the lodge at Gorekshep for breakfast and continue our walk down to Lobuche. Overnight at the Lobuche.
Today our trail passes through crossing the glacier and river which leads up to the pass the highest pass of this trip. There will be no tea shop and water resource so that you will have to carry few bottles of water to drink. After hard climb to the top, the trail drops steep down to the Chukung valley where our day ends. Overnight at the Chukung.
The trail descends to Pangboche before turning up and down in every half an hour to Phortse. There are village monasteries in Pangboche and Phortse rich in the cultural heritage of the Sherpa people. Overnight at Phortse.
Today the trail passes through the ridges. The walk is a bit longer than before days then we reach to the Lapharma, a lonely lodge with a nice view over the Gokyo valley. Overnight at Lapharma.
Today our day starts walking steep downhill through the Rhododendron forest. Once you get at the bottom of the hill, cross the bridge and steep climbing through the pine and Juniper forest to the Namche Bazzar. Overnight at Namche.
This day the trial drops steep down, as we walk continually we will reach the fast flowing Dudh Koshi River and crosses the suspension bridge. We walk the same routes but we will have different ultimate feeling in easy and natural walks. Overnight at Lukla.
This day after breakfast we will take a flight from Lukla airport to Kathmandu. As we reach Kathmandu and finish all our airport formalities, you will be transfer in the hotel. At free time you can relax or walk around to buy some gifts for our friends or loved one from Nepal. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Today, you will have free time to explore the city on your own. Here are some best options to consider:
Explore around Thamel – a colorful tourist hub of Nepal. You will spot numbers of hotels, money exchange, hotels, shops to buy all kinds of souvenirs, trekking gears, etc and many restaurants to chose from offering both Western and local Nepali cuisines.
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is a great place to start your exploration, where you will walk(about 10-15 min) through narrow alleyways teeming with small shops, temples, and local restaurants.
If you want to stretch your legs, Swoyambhunath, the white stupa rising above the valley, is the perfect spot to catch the sunset over the valley. You can also take a cab which is approximately about 15 minutes drive from Thamel if you are too tired to walk.
Visit the Garden of dreams, which is a classical historical garden located at Thamel(about 5-10 min walk) with an exquisite ensemble of pavilions, fountains, decorative garden furniture, and beautiful flowers and trees.
Today is our departure day. Himalayan Namobuddha’s representative will drop you to Airport 3 hours before scheduled flight. It’s time to bid Nepal farewell visit and appreciate your visit to our country Nepal. Hopefully we shall meet again.
*Note: Above itinerary can be customized at our request to accommodate our specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make shorter or longer or any other further changes in above itinerary. We will provide you details accordingly.
Package Includes
All airport transfers by private vehicle
Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing
Welcome dinner in one of the authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
Private transfer from Kathmandu to Dhap
Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
All necessary government taxes
During the trek
Accommodation in local teahouse / lodge
Full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
English speaking experienced trekking guide and all his expenses
Local trekking porter and all his expenses
Insurance of trekking guide and porter
All necessary transfers by private vehicle as mentioned
All necessary trekking permit and paper works
First aid kit
Guided trekking map
Package Excludes
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
Extra cost of drinks, shower, battery re-charge,wifi etc. during the trek
Personal clothing and gears
Personal travel insurance covering emergency heli evacuation (mandatory)
Tips to guide (Expected but not mandatory)
Cancellation or additional cost raised by landslide, weather, political unrest, illness etc which are not under our control.
Services which are not mentioned above.
Wish you a wonderful Himalayan experience with us!!!