Best Time September to late December and February to late June.
Trip Highlights
Explore Sherpa museum in Namche Bazar.
Panoramic view from Syanbu-che Everest View Hill.
Explore Historical Old Tyangboche Monastery.
Spectacular view from Kalapathar (World’s Highest 5550 meters View Point).
Explore Everest Base Camp. 5300 meters.
One of the most daring treks in the Himalayas, Everest Circuit Trekking is famous for its tough trek route. The route that goes via the high pass of Cho La at 5330meters takes us to the Everest Base Camp. This amazing trekking route takes you to Lukla, Namche bazaar. After which it continues to Gokyo, Chola Pass, Kalapattar and Everest Base Camp.
Everest Circuit Trekking takes you to the foothills of the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest at 8848 meters. Following the most famous route through the Dudh Koshi to its source the Gokyo Lake that is to the west of the Everest Base Camp, Everest circuit trekking, gives you the amazing opportunity to summit Gokyo Peak (5483 meters) from where you can see the fantastic panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Everest and Makalu.
The same route takes us back to Lukla, you'll be enjoying the breathtaking views of Everest including several other similar peaks and explore the Buddhists monasteries located at the world's highest altitude. Everest circuit trekking is most suitable from beginning of March to end of May and beginning of September to end of December. And you can always change up the itinerary according to your travel plan or holiday.
Trip Itinerary
01Day
We will wake up early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla from Kathmandu Airport. If the weather will clear, we will get to see stunning views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8,848 m). Upon reaching Lukla, we will begin trekking towards Phakding. We will ascend on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River and trek for around two hours to reach Phakding village. We will stay overnight in the lodge.
02Day
We will follow a trail to the Dudh Koshi valley in the north. Further, we will cross two small suspension bridge and reach Monjo. Monjo is the entrance of the Sagarmatha National park. From here, we will ascend to Jhorsalle passing through beautiful waterfalls, small villages, and lovely forest of rhododendron, fir, and magnolia. Then, ascending steeply will finally lead us to Namche Bazaar. We will stay overnight in the lodge.
03Day
Today is our first acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is one of the biggest village of this entire region, and also the main residential area of Sherpa's. The whole day is free, we can go on the short excursion to Everest View Hotel from where we can get amazing views of Everest and other surrounding mountains. We will also stroll around the market and have some quality time. Overnight in the lodge.
04Day
We will trek on the mail trail to Thyangboche and later ascend on the side of Khumbila Peak. From here, we ascend and reach Mon La. Below us we will see a junction of the Dudh Koshi River and Imja Khola and across Thyangboche monastery framed by Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m) and Mt. Kantega (6,782 m). Further, we will descend steeply through a forest to the Dudh Koshi River and walk to reach Phortse Tenga. We will stay overnight in the camp.
05Day
Today, the first half of our trek will take us to Dole. The trail will, of course, be scenic and goes through a beautiful forest of pine, rhododendron & birch, yak pasture, and waterfalls. From Dole, we will continue ascending towards the Machhermo village. Machhermo is a small village with few buildings and residents. We will stay overnight in the camp.
06Day
We will ascend towards the Gokyo village. We will stop at Pangka to enjoy excellent views of Cholatse. Further, we will trek onto a moraine with the superb view of Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 m) in the north and Kantega (6,782 m) in the south. We will continue ascending and reach the first lake, Longponga and go through other lake and reach Gokyo Village. We will also see Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier of Nepal on our way. Overnight in the camp.
07Day
We will wake up early in the morning and go on a hike to Gokyo Ri. We will get to see gorgeous views of Ngozumpa glacier, the biggest glacier of Nepal along with Mt. Everest ( 8,848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 m). We will also see Thonak Tsho (fourth lake) and Ngozuma Tsho (fifth lake) from here. After spending some time at Gokyo Ri, we will trek back to Gokyo.
08Day
Today, we trek towards Thagnak. The trail takes us to Cho La from where we will see panoramic views of Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 m) and Cholatse (6,440 m). If we are lucky, we may get to see the glimpse of Himalayan Thar on the rocky slopes. We will stay overnight in the camp.
09Day
Today the trail will be a little challenging than other days. If the weather is stable we can cross Cho-la Pass (5,367 m) without any special gear. We will trek around the ridge and reach Dzongla where we are going to stay for a night. We will stay overnight in the camp.
10Day
We will trek above the village of Chola and leave Cholatse Lake behind us. Further, we ascend and see Mt. Nuptse in front of us rising above Khumbu Glacier. From here, we will join the busy trail of Thyangboche to Lobuche where we will see a huge crowd of people and yaks. We will stay overnight in the lodge.
11Day
We will wake up early in the morning and begin our journey towards Everest Base Camp. The trail includes rocky dunes, moraines, streams, and glacial paths. Upon reaching the base camp, we will see the panoramic view of Mt. Everest (8,848 m) along with other surrounding mountains. After spending some time at Everest Base Camp, we will return back to Gorak Shep.
12Day
We will wake up early in the morning and begin our trek towards Kala Patthar. We will see the 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and other surrounding mountains from here. We will spend some time at Kala Patthar and soak the beauty of it in our memories. After that, we will trek back to Periche where we are going to stay for a night.
13Day
Today, we are going to trek back to Namche Bazaar. The trail will take us to Dingboche, and from there we will descend gradually towards Namche Bazaar. We will trek along with the views of Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m), Mt. Thamserku (6,623 m), and many more. We will stay overnight in the lodge.
14Day
We will begin trekking by crossing a suspension bridge. Further, we will trek through a dense forest of rhododendron and pine and reach Phakding. Trekking along the bank of Dudh Koshi River, we will reach Lukla. Upon reaching Lukla, we will have lunch and rest of the day is free to relax and explore the nearby areas. We will stay overnight in the lodge.
15Day
We will fly back to Kathmandu today after having morning tea. the flight will offer the last views of the Himalayas. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore the vibrant streets of Thamel.
To quote you with an exact or approximate price, we need the number of persons in your group, the category of hotel, the mode of transportation (by plane or by bus or by jeep etc) & any alternation in your itinerary. Please contact us with these important details first so that we can get back to you on the cost.
Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
Standard accommodation at hotel in Kathmandu.
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car / van / bus according your trip.
All your standard Meals during the trek.
Best available Guesthouses accommodation during the trek.
Local Sherpa licensed English speaking Guide. We have some other languages guide as your require.
The required number of local staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
Everest National Park permits.
Down Jacket, duffel/kit bag and sleeping bag by Outshine Adventure Trekking.
Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airport.
Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
All our government taxes
Price Excludes
Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
Your travel insurance.
Alcoholic, cold and hot drinks, laundry.
Personal trekking Equipments.
Tips for trekking staff and driver--Tipping is expected.
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
Useful Information
We have different types of trek for Everest Circuit such as GAP Everest Trek or only guide porter services, Bed & Breakfast basis Trek etc. Contact us for more information or different dates and packages.
Travelers Review
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Fabian BeleiroArgentina,November 01, 2023
Excelente viaje con Outshine Adventure
Que contáis viajeros? Dejo aquí mi reseña de la segunda visita a Nepal, un país que me encanta. Como dije es mi segunda visita a este hermoso país, en la anterior fue combinada con visita a Tibet, por lo que no tuve el tiempo necesario para recorrerlo, hacer treking y demás actividades. Para esta larga estadía y largo viaje a través de las montañas, explorar el Reino perdido de Mustang y llegar al Terai a visitar a Budha elegí a la empresa Outshine Adventure, que ya había conocido en mi anterior viaje, en la persona de su mánager y propietario Gokul Sapkota. Si hablas solo español aquí estas en las manos perfectas, el habla muy bien español y tiene guías como “Siri” que lo hablan casi perfecto. Buen servicio de guiado, su hotel es cómodo, con un personal excelente, los chicos de allí son muy cordiales, esta bien aseado todo, el desayuno es bueno, organizan todo para ti, Gokul esta todo el día pendiente del servicio consultando si todo esta bien, si los guías son buenos, si el chofer (vaya que buen chofer, hemos viajado cientos de kilómetros por esas rutas imposibles) y todo fue de la mejor manera, yyyy mira que allí hay que conducir!!! me saco el sombrero.Hemos realizado cuanta actividad quisimos, hicimos treking a Namche Bazar, somos personas ya grandes, Claudia nunca había hecho treking en las montañas, y vaya debut!! Aterrizar en Lukla es una experiencia fuera de lo común, allí nos esperaba “Raj” si vas a Lukla busca este guía, se llama Tek Raj Tamang, el no habla español pero si un perfecto ingles, un joven muy amistoso, amable, educado, con una voluntad de atender al cliente digna de mencionar. Vaya que es paciente, Claudia lo ama por su ayuda y colaboración, para ella llegar a Namche significaba un esfuerzo enorme y con la ayuda de Raj lo logro, lloramos de la emoción al llegar a ese hermoso lugar. Si lees esto, muchas gracias Raj por tan hermosa experiencia compartida. No olvidaremos nunca el regreso a “Surkey” bajo esa lluvia torrencial para tomar el helicóptero. Bueno el vuelo en helicóptero fue fantástico. De allí nos fuimos con “Siri” otro guía excepcional, habla perfecto español, una parte del viaje nos acompaño Gokul el dueño al “Reino perdido de Mustang” al otro extremo de Nepal, un lugar fantástico, muy similar a mi tierra aquí en Patagonia Argentina. Todo un itinerario de vuelo a Pokhara, de allí vehículo, con experiencias inolvidables, compartiendo en casas de lugareños la cocina, pueblos en medio de esa lejanía, monasterios, no quedo nada por ver y aprender de la cultura local. De allí nos fuimos al otro extremo, El Terai con la frontera de India, Lumbini. A visitar a Budha y cumplir algo muy personal junto a Claudia. Como verais hemos dado la vuelta a Nepal en 30 días de viaje, todo resulto fantástico, un viaje con mayúsculas. Todos los servicios ofrecidos se cumplieron, y los que no fueron por razones de causa mayor como el clima, era época del monzon, por lo que surgieron dificultades que fueron resueltas de manera excelente, buscando alternativas, otros medios de viaje, comidas adicionales, estadías no programadas, una atención de primera. Nosotros viajamos para conocer la cultura, visitar lugares hermosos, estar en contacto con la gente, no buscamos lujos, si un muy buen servicio de atención personalizada, no viajamos en grupos porque no nos gusta, lo hacemos solos y buscamos esta clase de atención brindada, la cual reitero fue excelente para cumplir nuestro viaje. Quizás alguna vez volveremos a caminar por Thamel y visitar estos amigos de Outshine Adventure y caminar con “Raj” por la base del Everest.Si viajas allí pide por “Raj” y “Siri” (si necesitas hablar en español), no te defraudaran. Buen Viaje amigos!!!What do you say travelers? I leave here my review of the second visit to Nepal, a country that I love. As I said, it is my second visit to this beautiful country, the previous one was combined with a visit to Tibet, so I did not have the time necessary to explore it, do trekking and other activities. For this long stay and long trip through the mountains, exploring the lost Kingdom of Mustang and reaching the Terai to visit Budha, I chose the company Outshine Adventure, which I had already met on my previous trip, in the person of its manager and owner Gokul Sapkota. If you only speak Spanish, you are in perfect hands here, he speaks Spanish very well and he has guides like “Siri” who speak it almost perfectly. Good guide service, your hotel is comfortable, with excellent staff, the guys there are very friendly, everything is well cleaned, the breakfast is good, they organize everything for you, Gokul is attentive to the service all day long, checking if everything is Well, if the guides are good, if the driver (what a good driver, we have traveled hundreds of kilometers on those impossible routes) and everything went in the best way, yyyy look, you have to drive there!!! I take off my hat.We have done as much activity as we wanted, we trekked to Namche Bazar, we are grown people, Claudia had never trekked in the mountains, and what a debut!! Landing in Lukla is an unusual experience, “Raj” was waiting for us there. If you go to Lukla, look for this guide, his name is Tek Raj Tamang, he does not speak Spanish but he does speak perfect English, a very friendly, kind, polite young man, with a desire to serve the customer worth mentioning. Wow, he is patient, Claudia loves him for her help and collaboration, for her getting to Namche meant an enormous effort and with Raj's help she achieved it, we cried with emotion when we arrived at that beautiful place. If you read this, thank you very much Raj for such a beautiful shared experience. We will never forget returning to “Surkey” in that torrential rain to take the helicopter. Well the helicopter flight was fantastic. From there we went with “Siri”, another exceptional guide, who speaks perfect Spanish, for part of the trip Gokul, the owner, accompanied us to the “Lost Kingdom of Mustang” at the other end of Nepal, a fantastic place, very similar to my land here in Patagonia. Argentina. An entire flight itinerary to Pokhara, from there by vehicle, with unforgettable experiences, sharing cuisine in the homes of locals, towns in the middle of that distance, monasteries, there was nothing left to see and learn about the local culture. From there we went to the other end, The Terai with the Indian border, Lumbini. To visit Budha and accomplish something very personal with Claudia. As you can see, we have gone around Nepal in 30 days of travel, everything turned out fantastic, a trip with capital letters. All the services offered were fulfilled, and those that were not were due to major reasons such as the weather, it was monsoon season, so difficulties arose that were resolved in an excellent way, looking for alternatives, other means of travel, additional meals, stays unscheduled, first-class care. We travel to get to know the culture, visit beautiful places, be in contact with people, we do not look for luxuries, but a very good personalized attention service, we do not travel in groups because we do not like it, we do it alone and we look for this kind of attention provided , which I reiterate was excellent to complete our trip. Maybe sometime we will hike Thamel again and visit these friends from Outshine Adventure and hike with “Raj” around the base of Everest.If you travel there ask for “Raj” and “Siri” (if you need to speak Spanish), they will not disappoint you. Good trip friends!!!
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Simon Peter WassAustralia,February 08, 2017
The best Nepal has to offer!
We organised a tour to EBC with Outshine Adventure, and what a tour it was! We were collected from KAT Int airport by our guide Santosh, and taken to our hotel for the night. Santosh left it up to us as to when to complete our pre-trek info session which was great as we were excited and wanted to check out Thamel.
Outshine kept us informed of everything we would need prior to the trek, like passport photos for visas and park passes etc, makingit easy to organise.
When it came to the trek, everything ran smoothly. Santosh left departure times from our teahouses mostly up to the group, unless we needed to leave earlier for a larger day. He was very informative and an all round great guy.
One of our group was unlucky and had to be evacuated from Dingboche (minimal phone coverage) but Santosh, along with Gokul made it incredibly simple and he got out quickly and safely. Gokul kept in touch with our departed friend and looked after him while the rest of us continued on to EBC.
As we ventured through winter there were concerns around safety completing parts such as Chola Pass. Santosh continued daily research to see if it was safe for us to pass through, but unfortunately we were unable to. (Guess we'll have to come back :)
Overall the trip was a great success and pure enjoyment. The team at Outshine are awesome! They truley wish to make their clients experience one to remember and I will be recommending them to anyone I know who wishes to complete the EBC trek.
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Santiago TChile,March 29, 2016
Treking en zona Everest con Outshine
Somos un matrimonio que acaba de llegar de hacer trekking en zona de Everest, organizada por Outshine.
Todo ha salido GENIAL. Gokul y su equipo lo tienen todo bien atado, conocen las zonas, cuentan con recursos y prestan una atención superior para que todo vaya muy bien. Además, Gokul habla español, lo que puede facilitar las cosas.
Nuestro gúia Paban, y el porter ( también puede hacer de guía) sherpa Tenji, nos han acompañado en todo momento, siempre atentos, y explicando curiosidades del trek, las montañas, la gente local y sus costumbres.
Desde luego, recomiendo Outshine a cualquiera que quiera hacer un trek en Nepal. Organizan todo muy fácil, y a pesar de que teníamos las típicas dudas antes de salir desde España, la forma de trabajar seria que tienen, y cómo tratan a los clientes, harán que repitamos cuando volvamos.
