The Everest Circuit trek is one of
the most dramatic trekking route of
Nepal as it combines the magnificent
classic close-up views of Everest
from Kalapathar, the awesome experience
of Everest Base Camp, the sparkling
Gokyo Lakes, the ascent of Gokyo Ri
for superb, panoramic views of the
Himalayas and the thrill of crossing
of the Cho La pass – a remote
high altitude pass with captivating
scenery.
After
the exciting flight into Lukla, we
trek up to Namche Bazaar, the unofficial
Sherpa capital with its diverse and
colourful mix of people, Sherpa museum,
monastery and busy market stalls full
of local products and Tibetan artefacts
- an interesting and ‘rewarding’
experience. Leaving the popular Everest
base camp trails behind us, we trek
up the serene Gokyo Valley, past 3
breathtakingly beautiful glacial lakes
set among glistening, snow-capped
peaks. Then we ascend Gokyo Ri in
the crisp early sunrise for incredible
360 degree views of many of the world’s
highest peaks, Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse,
Nupste and Makalu and the massive
Nagozumpa glacier, the longest in
the Nepal. After exploring the Gokyo
valley, on the way to Everest base
camp and Kalapathar we cross the Cho
La (5420m) – a challenging pass
that is rarely attempted by most trekking
groups but you are rewarded with fabulous
views as you descend through pristine
snowfields into a broad secluded valley.
You feel the increasing thrill and
anticipation of coming ever closer
to Everest, the highest mountain on
earth.
After
making your own historical footprint
at Everest Base camp, an unforgettable
experience, our descending route encompasses
many cultural sights – Pangboche,
a traditional Sherpa village, Thaynboche
with its famous and wonderful ornately
decorated Buddhist monastery and fascinating
cultural site. This Everest circuit
trek is a combination of Gokyo lakes
and Everest base camp treks link with
the hike over the challenging Chola
pass.
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