Everest Circuit Trek Three Passes Without EBC - 16 Days

Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel. You can take a rest and later visit the company office in Thamel, a popular tourist hub. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner where you will experience excellent Nepalese cuisine.
Included meals: Dinner

All treks to Everest begin from Lukla where you will take an early flight after breakfast. The flight will be interesting since we will be flying amidst the grand Himalayas in a Twin Otter airplane. Then we begin our short trek to Phakding immediately after landing. At one hour’s gradual descent, we will be at a Cheplung village from where you will have a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila (18900ft), a sacred mountain that has never been climbed. From Cheplung, continue descending to Phakding and spend the night.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Begin the day with uphill and downhill trek trails with multiple crossings over the Dudh Koshi River and a magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (21,675ft) from the Benkar village. Then cross more bridges and reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, where our trekking permits are checked. We walk furthermore and pass through Jorsale village before reaching Namche Bazaar. From here, you get beautiful views of the Himalayas including Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and others. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

This is the first of the three scheduled rest days which will help us acclimatize to the high altitude. Since experts believe that it is better to stay active even during rest days for a better trekking experience, you are going to spend the day enjoying small hikes in and around Namche Bazaar. Hike up to Everest View Hotel to enjoy admirable views of the Himalayan vista. On our way back to Namche we also tour the Khumjung Monastery (houses a yeti scalp!) and Hillary School. Our guide can also take you to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where you can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Today’s trek begins on an easy trail to Phunki Thanga. From here ascend towards Tengboche village which is home to the largest monastery in the Everest region. The monastery is located within the Sagarmatha National Park and provides panoramic views of the highest mountains on earth including Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, and Lhotse. We will try to reach the monastery by 3 pm and may even be able to witness a religious Buddhist ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.
Includes meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Today’s trek started with walking downhill and pass through lush forests filled with birch, conifers, and rhododendron trees. Then continue the trek with views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam to keep us company. The picturesque trail dips down to Debuche, crosses the Imja River, and takes us to Pangboche. While walking the upper Pangboche trails, we get a more pristine view of the Himalayas and Pangboche Monastery. Move ahead towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River, and ultimately climb up to Dingboche. The village is a beautiful windy settlement overlooked by chortens and prayer flags. Overnight in Dingboche.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Today’s trail passes through stone-walled fields and Imja Khola valley before entering glacier moraines amidst towering Himalayas. The trail continues to Bibre which is a yak herdsman place. From here, directly across the valley is the fantastic Ama Dablam and the Amphu Labsa mountains. The trail ahead is intersected by icy streams. We continue to walk for around half an hour and reach Chhukung. After lunch, continue trek towards Chhukung Ri. The climb to Chhukung Ri involves some easy scrambling near the summit. From the top, we can look directly across the valley for a fantastic view of Ama Dablam and Amphu Labcha peaks. We descend back to Chhukung to spend the night.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Today’s trek will start early in the morning to reach the highest part of the entire trip which is Kongma La pass. You can either take a trail over a hill which is to the northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier moraines OR walk back to Bibre and trek on the trail above the Niyang Khola. The top of the pass is marked by cairns and Buddhist prayer flags. The final descent from the pass is the most difficult part of today’s journey. After climbing the moraine on the far side, the trail turns north through Khumbu Glacier which takes us to Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.
Note: Trek through Kongma La is optional. If you do not want to tackle the strenuous Kongma La pass today and want to go directly to Lobuche from Chhukung, we can do that.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

From Lobuche trek downhill on a trail alongside the Khumbu Glacier. Our trail splits into two and we will take the trail on our right. On the way, we can better admire the view of the looming Awi Peak. We pass through a stupa and tombstones in the distance. After walking for a while we begin to ascend. During the ascent, we see Chola Tsho Lake nearby. Continue further and pass another lake which is a lot smaller than the Chola Tsho Lake and then cross the Chola Khola on a bridge before reaching Dzongla. Overnight in Dzongla.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

As we are at a higher height, the Cho La Lake begins to appear and the Ama Dablam presides over a range of mountains on the south and Cholatse soars on the west. Climbing the incline is not easy; it is steep, but made worse by boulders over some of which we will have to scramble. The final climb to the Cho La can be a little tricky as the trail curves round a crevasse. The top of the pass is marked by prayer flags and cairns. The scenery of majestic peaks in all directions is breathtaking. Although long, the path leading down to Thangnak is not difficult. Our trail brings us to the edge of the Ngozumpa glacier, which is the longest glacier in Nepal. Reaching the other side of the glacier, we see the second Gokyo Lake on the series of six lakes. A short distance away is the third Gokyo Lake. On the edge of this lake stands the Gokyo Village where we spend the night.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Today will climb Gokyo Ri and enjoy views of the incredible mountain vista. We can also tour the fourth Gokyo Lake today which is 3km north of the Gokyo Village. Next, continue trekking to the 5th lake. The view from ‘Scoundrel’s Viewpoint’, located at the edge of the 5th lake, is astonishing. Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu mountains and the huge Ngozumba Glacier are ours to admire and capture. Then trek back to Gokyo and spend the night.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Today’s trek starts early in the morning to complete the long day’s trek ahead. Our trail moves alongside Dudh Pokhari (lake) for a while. Walk for around two hours before descending towards the Renjo La pass. On the way we are rewarded with extravagant views of the Himalayan and Rolwaling ranges and others. Views from the Renjo La pass are much like that from Gokyo Ri with the third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Village beneath the gray smear of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We also get outstanding views of Mt. Everest from the top of the pass. Continuing on from the pass, the trail winds down a stone staircase and then moves over loose scree to reach the south bank of Angladumba Tsho Lake. The presence of ice on the trail while descending down can make our descent a bit hazardous. Along the way, we will see Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake. Walk down a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Lumde where there is a support lodge, but it is often closed. We walk almost for an hour from Lumde to get to Marlung on the east bank of the Bhote Koshi River. Overnight at Marlung.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

The descent from Marulung to Thame follows a traditional route used for centuries by the Tibetan traders. We cross the Bhote Koshi River and descend to Taranga. The trail continues to descend and cross two bridges before reaching Thame. Overlooking Thame is its famous Gompa situated on a hill to the west. From here, descend gradually on a trail that passes through a few small villages before reaching Namche Bazaar which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Today’s trek begins with a descent. As we continue our trek, we cross several bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi River and its tributaries. Now the trail has become more level and natural. Along the trek, we enjoy walking on open plains, through rhododendron and pine forests and enjoy distant views of the snow-covered peaks. Walkthrough Sherpa villages noticing their impressive faith in Buddhism and the culture of prayer stones and prayer flags. After reaching Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. Our long trek to the mountain and its high passes ends today. Overnight in Lukla.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

The flights to Kathmandu are usually scheduled for morning for safety purposes. After reaching the capital city, you can choose to have a rest to past the time. We could take a rest in the hotel room OR shop for souvenirs for your loved ones. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of your journey to the mountains. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast Dinner

Our amazing journey in the Everest region including that to the base camp of Mt. Everest and crossing high passes comes to an end today. A company representative will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. Meals: Breakfast.