Everest Circuit & the Cho La in Comfort

4.9Based on

Trekking and Hiking Guided and Escorted

Carbon neutral

21 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Challenge yourself on the most comprehensive trek in the Everest region with a stunning crossing of Cho La pass looking over Tibet's Cho Oyu

Immerse yourself to impressive mountain scenery at the base of the world highest mountain, Kala Pattar and the picture perfect Gokyo Lakes

Discover Sherpa Culture at its 'capital' in Namche Bazaar and walk through sherpa villages of Khumjung and Khunde

Experience a mesmerising Himalayan mountain flight to Lukla

Soak in the serenity at Thyangboche and Pangboche Monasteries, thought to be the oldest in the Khumbu Valley

Itinerary

For intrepid trekkers seeking more than the classic Everest Base Camp route, "Everest Circuit & the Cho La in Comfort" delivers a 21-day high-altitude adventure combining the Gokyo Lakes, Cho La Pass, and Everest Base Camp itself. Departing from Kathmandu, this challenging group trek is meticulously paced for acclimatization, guiding you through Sherpa villages, sacred monasteries, and dramatic Himalayan vistas. Stay in exclusive Eco-Comfort Camps and eco-lodges, enjoying private facilities and local hospitality—an eco-conscious approach that’s both comfortable and sustainable. The comprehensive package includes all meals, water, domestic flights, and even gear, so you can focus on the journey. The USP: a carefully curated, all-inclusive trekking experience that goes beyond the ordinary—perfect for fit, adventurous travelers seeking both the challenge and the comfort of a truly immersive Himalayan expedition.

day 1 - Arrive Kathmandu

You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the Radisson hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given around 4.30-5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down/fibrefill jacket. This evening we will head out for dinner, this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members.

Overnight: Radisson Hotel

day 2 - Free day in Kathmandu or drive to Ramechap (approx 5 hours).

Depending on the season, you will either have a free day to explore Kathmandu's bustling streets and significant landmarks or embark on a bus ride to Ramechap, a small town that operates flights to Lukla, the gate way trekking in the Everest region. Overnight: Private eco-camp

*NB: Domestic flights to/from Lukla during Spring and Autumn trekking seasons (March-May and October-December) may operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechap. This is determined by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and dates are subject to change. Your leader will brief you on flight arrangements locally.

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Fly Lukla (2800m). Trek to Ghat (2600m). Walk approx 2 hours.

We have an early start with a short flight to STOL airstrip at Lukla. The Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla was established by Sir Edmund Hillary to help access the Everest region and the Sherpa people. It is a picturesque flight with marvelous views of the Eastern Himalaya. Once at Lukla we are immediately presented with views of huge peaks surrounding the village, offering a glimpse of what is to come. Our crew assembles and we head downhill towards the Dudh Kosi, a raging river that flows from the highest peaks. The broad and well-marked trail meanders around fields of potatoes and buck-wheat, passing through small villages and rows of dahlia trees to our first overnight exclusive eco-comfort camp at Ghat.