Everest circuit trek via Gokyo Ri Chola pass Trek is also known as Everest Circuit trek. It is one of the most adventurous treks in the Everest Himalayas. It follows the route of Three High passes trek including Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Cho La at 5,330 m. This is a unique trek that goes through Lukla and all the way to Gokyo, Cho La Pass, Kala Patthar, and Everest Base Camp.
Upon arrival meet and assist by Parikrama Treks representative. We will provide a short briefing about Everest Circuit Trek.
Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft (Lukla) & 2,652m/8,698ft (Phakding) Distance: 8km (3-4 hours)
Today we will have a short flight to Lukla. You will meet the whole crew waiting at Lukla airport for your arrival. Enjoy your free time in Phakding, a popular stopping point.
Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft Walking Distance: 10-12km (5-6 hours)
We’ll have breakfast in Phakding before gearing up for the trek to Namche Bazaar. , It’s a tough climb up the hill to our resting place.
Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft
At this point, we take a well-deserved break! It is a shopping hub filled with trekking and mountaineering equipment.
Altitude: 3,870m/12,684ft (Tengboche) Walking Distance: 10km (6 hours)
After Breakfast, we hike to enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayas. We will see Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde today.
Altitude: 4,400m/14,435ft (Dingboche) Walking Distance: 11km (6 hours)
Our trek today lets us follow the rhododendron forest to Deboche. We will also cross a bridge over the raging Imja Khol River.
Altitude: 4,400m/14,435ft (Dingboche)
This is your chance to rest up before the last leg of our adventure! You’ll need your rest for the penultimate day of ascent tomorrow.
Altitude: 4,900m/16,076ft (Lobuche) Walking Distance: 11-12 km (6-7 hours)
From here on forth, the trek will be more challenging, due to the higher altitude.
Altitude: 5180m/16,994ft (Gorekshep) & 5364m/17598 (EBC) Walking Distance: 15km (6-8 hours)
This is it! Today is the day we been waiting for. We will reach Gorakshep and move forward to explore Everest Base Camp.
Altitude: Kalapathar 5545m/18192ft, Dzonga 4840m/15879ft Walking Distance: 12km and 6-7 hrs.
We wake up early morning and start our climb to Kalapathar. Today we will get the best view of the whole Everest and surrounding mountains. Afterward, we take our trail back to Gorekshep and to Dzongla.
Altitude: Cho La 5364m/17598ft, Thaknak 4358m/14298ft Walking Distance: 12km and 7-8 hrs
This could be the most challenging day of the trek as you go over the pass. It’s a tough climb to the top but the amazing views more than makeup for it.
Altitude: Gokyo 4750m/15584ft Walking Distance: 9 Km and 4-5 hrs
Today we continue down into the Gokyo Valley and cross the Ngozumpa glacier.
Altitude: Gokyo Ri (5,357m) Walking Distance: 7km (5 or 6 hours)
We will take an early morning hike up to the summit of Gokyo Ri at 5,357m. We will head back to the tea house and start our trek down the Gokyo Valley to Machermo.
Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft (Namche) Walking Distance: 15km (7 to 8 hours)
Today is a long hike but it’s a good trail and all downhill. The trek spends most of the day going down the Gokyo Valley with some good views of the peaks.
Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft Walking Distance: 16km (6-7 hours)
After breakfast, we trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and through local villages.
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft Flight time: 35 min
Today we will have a scenic flight back to Kathmandu valley.
An Everest Circuit Trek Journey Ends.
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