Trekking through the Everest region of Nepal is our all time classic mountain journey, and is a place that most people want to explore at some point in their lives. The Khumbu, as the region is known to the indigenous Sherpa people combines magnificent mountain scenery and a fascinating Buddhist culture. We take a circular route, crossing the high Cho La Pass (5330m) to visit all the major settlements and view points of the region. A couple of extra acclimatization days ensure a relaxed and enjoyable pace.

There is plenty of excitement from the outset, with our mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, offering extensive views of the entire Nepalese Himalaya. We follow the Dudh Kosi River to Namche, the ancient Tibetan trading settlement and Sherpa ‘Capital’. There is plenty of time to acclimatize and explore the beautiful Thame valley and the villages of Khunde and Khumjung where Sir Edmund Hillary established his first school. Entering the broad, arid Gokyo Valley we continue to follow the Dudh Kosi and reach Gokyo Village well acclimatized. This is vital as we then have the option of ascending of Gokyo Ri (5360m) and the Renjo La, with arguably the best views of Everest to be had from anywhere in the Khumbu. Crossing the snow covered Cho La brings us to the main Everest Valley and we trek to historic Everest Base Camp, the dream for many dedicated trekkers. There is also the option to ascend Kala Patar (5550m), the popular walking summit which is the closest vantage point to Sagarmatha, the orignal Sherpa name for Everest. Descending from Gorak Shep, the 'original base camp' our trip is far from over as we head down to Tengboche and take an optional trek on the quiet trails to Ama Dablam Base Camp, one of the Himalayas most beautiful mountains.

High above the Imja Khola we follow airy trails back through Namche retracing our steps to Lukla. We stay in a mountain lodge and say farewell to our trekking crew with a traditional meal and a jug or two of ‘chang’ the local beer. Our return flight to Kathmandu requires a breathtaking take off, and we allow a spare day just in case of poor weather and a possible delay. Back in Kathmandu there is time for some bargain hunting or further exploration of the many fascinating shrines and temples in the Kathmandu Valley, before our final meal together in one of the city’s finest restaurants.

Wilderness Trekking donates a percentage of sales from each trek to our friends at the Umbrella Orphanage, Kathmandu.

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	Events	Altitude	Lodging
Day 1	Group arrival and briefing in Kathmandu	1300m	Hotel
Day 2	Sightseeing and 'fine tuning' in Kathmandu	1300m	Hotel
Day 3	Mountain flight to Lukla (2840m) and trek to Phakding	2610m	Camp
Day 4	Trek to Namche	3440m	Lodge
Day 5	Day walk in the Thame Valley (3490m)	3440m	Lodge
Day 6	Trek via Khunde and Khumjung to Kyangjuma	3550m	Camp
Day 7	Enter the Gokyo Valley and trek to Dole	4050m	Camp
Day 8	Trek to Machermo	4410m	Camp
Day 9	Acclimatization Walk	4410m	Camp
Day 10	Trek to Gokyo Village	4800m	Camp
Day 11	Exploration walks to Renjo La (5345m) and Gokyo Ri (5360m)	4800m	Camp
Day 12	Trek to Cho La	4700m	Camp
Day 13	Cross the Cho La (5330m) to Dzongla	4830m	Camp
Day 14	Trek to Gorak Shep, the original Everest Base Camp	5140m	Camp
Day 15	Walks to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and Kala Patar (5550m), Lobuche	4910m	Camp
Day 16	Trek to Deboche, below Tengboche Monastery	3710m	Camp
Day 17	Optional trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp	3710m	Camp
Day 18	Trek to Monjo	2835m	Camp
Day 19	Return to Lukla and a party with our Nepalese crew	2840m	Lodge
Day 20	Return fight to Kathmandu	1300m	Hotel
Day 21	Exploration of the Kathmandu Valley and farewell dinner	1300m	Hotel
Day 22	Group departure.		N/A