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Three high passes and five superb viewpoints make this perhaps the best of all Everest circuits

Surely the ultimate Everest trek! This spectacular trek will more than satisfy the ambitious trekker intent on crossing high passes without the commitment to any technical climbing. We begin the adventure by exploring the famous Khumbu valley, home of the Sherpa people, before attempting a demanding crossing of three high passes and climbing to five separate view points. With nearly all of the walking above 3600m this is not a trek for the novice, but for those who are fit and who have trekked at altitude.

Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 Fly to Lukla (2,840m), commence trek through Sherpa villages
 Day 4/5 Follow the Dudh Kosi Valley and ascend to the Sherpa heartland at Namche Bazaar (3,440m); rest and acclimatise
Day 6 Trek to the majestic Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) for superb mountain viewsDay 7/8To Dingboche (4,410m), rest and explore Nangkartshang for views of Makalu (8,481m/ 27,824ft)
Day 9/10 To Chukung, ascend Chukung Ri (5,546m)
Day 11/13 Cross Kongma La (5,535m) to the Khumbu Valley and ascend Kala Pathar (5,545m) for classic views of Everest (8,850m/29,035ft); optional walk to Everest BC (5,364m)
Day 14/15 Cross Cho La (5,330m) to Gokyo Lakes (4,790m)
Day 16 Ascend Gokyo Ri (5,360m) to view Everest, Lhotse (8,501m/ 27,890ft), Makalu, and Cho Oyu (8,201m/ 26,905ft)
Day 17/21 Cross Renjo La (5,340m) to Bhote Kosi Valley; trek to Thame and return to Lukla via Namche Bazaar
Day 22 Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
 Day 23/24 At leisure in Kathmandu
Day 25 Trip concludes

Trip profile
25 Day Trip
19 days point-to-point trek
5 nights Kathmandu
Accommodation5 nights Hotels, Guesthouses
Trek accommodation19 nights Camping, Teahouses
Transport Privatebus, plane
Type Camping and TeaHouse (wherever available)
Style Discovery
When to VisitSep to Nov
Altitude Max5,140m/ 16,860ft (Gorakshep); 5,545m/ 18,188ft (Kala Pathar & Chukung Ri, optional)
Altitude Avg3,500m/11,480ft
GradeD+/ STRENUOUS+
-Involves trekking of up to 6-7 hours a day at a steady pace at altitude
-Some may find sleeping at altitude difficult
-May encounter snow higher up on the trek
-Permanent snow and ice on the glaciated passes of ChoLa and RenjoLa, fresh snow makes the crossing  treacherous
-Risk of altitude problems and exposure

Highlights
-Kathmandu's ancient temples and markets
-Spectacular Lukla mountain flights with great views,  and the Lukla landing
-Sherpa villages, monasteries and culture
-Teahouses with character
-Sherpa Tea and Yak Steak
-Namche Bazaar and its market
-Serene Gokyo Lakes
-Everest BC and walking on the famous Khumbu  glacier
-Khumjung Monastery and the yeti scalp
-Hillary Schools
-Five superb view points: Tengboche, ChukungRi,  Nangkartsang Peak, Kala Pathar, and GokyoRi
-Three High Passes: KongmaLa, ChoLa, RenjoLa
-Thame, home to Tenzing Norgay and one of the oldest  monasteries in the region
 

Inclusions
-All meals except main meals in Kathmandu;
-All ground transport, including airport transfers, and  flights as mentioned;
-All accommodations;
-Sightseeing in Kathmandu;
-All applicable permits and entrance fees;
-Full trek staff arrangements including a Trek Leader  and Sherpa guides;
-Porters or pack animals to carry personal and group  equipments;
-Use of Trek Pack;
-Group medical kit;
-All major group equipments, etc
 

Exclusion
-Presonal expansc
-Tip & Donation
-Drinks
-Air fare

Comments
-This is a camping trek but we use teahouse facilities  wherever we can, with full camping services
-We take alternative route from Lobuche to Gokyo in  case there is snow at ChoLa
-You can do these passes separately too
-It is important to have 2 spare days in Kathmandu as  cushion for any flight delays or cancellation at the  remote mountain airstrip of Lukla