The Everest trekking region, located in the northeastern part of Nepal in the Solukhumbu district bordering Tibet, is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including the top of the earth, Mt. Everest (8,848 m), which is around 200–300 km away from the capital city of the country and well connected by airways and roadways.
Boasting one of the UNESCO natural world heritage sites, the Sagarmatha National Park, occupying an area of 1,148 square kilometers, the Everest Trekking region stands as unrivaled, one of the top-notch trekking destinations, offering the most stunning Himalayan landscapes, rich cultural heritage, diverse ecosystems, and adventurous hiking routes catering to the interests of every hiker, trekker, climber, and traveler alike.
Usually, any sort of adventurous trail to the Everest legion traces the footsteps of legendary mountaineers like Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgey Sherpa on the outskirts of the tallest mountain giant in the globe, Mt. Everest, also known as Sagarmtha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibet, exploring the simple and tiny yet beautiful Solu Khmbu, homeland to a large number of Sherpa people famous for their incredible adapting capacity to the mountainous surroundings, often referred to as the ‘tigers of snow’.
Throughout the journey to the Everest region, you will be in the mighty presence of majestic Changtse, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Manaslu, and several other snow-capped peaks that might even include crossing some of the comparatively challenging high mountain passes such as Cho La and Renjo La, followed by a scenic look out at the Khumbu glacier based on the route you have preferred to traverse the region.
Hence, it is no wonder the Everest Trekking region is on the bucket list of thousands of adventurers every year, whether you are seeking an insider insight into the Himalayan culture, an odyssey that comes once in a lifetime, or an authentic nature excursion even for the years 2024 and 2025, where the following packages are considered to be the best out of the best trekking trails to Mount Everest worth the effort:
Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar Trek
The Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar is the classic package that reaches the highest altitude at Kala Patthar, situated at 5,644 m, following the traditional route starting from Lukla after a 30- to 40-minute flight from Kathmandu, attracting thousands of outdoor enthusiasts on an annual basis.
This particular trail passes through the well-established tea houses on the way to the base camp of Mt. Everest, elevated at 5,364 m (17,598 ft), set on several typical mountain villages such as Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuch, and Gorak Shep, permeated by the ethnic communities of Sherpa who call the Mt. Everest region their home.
Although there are no specific age and experience criteria for this classic trekking route to the base camp of the world’s highest peak, it does require notable fitness and acclimatization to the high altitude, which is equally rewarding with the sense of achievement and breathtaking mountain views to be enjoyed in the years 2024 and 2025, with Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks offering special group discounts.
Trip Highlights
- Trek cost:USD 1,575 per person
- Duration: 14 days
- Trip Grade: Moderate
- Activities: Enjoy a scenically mesmerizing and thrilling flight to and from Lukla, unwind in the warming cultural and religious heritage of the Everest region in Namche Bazaar, famous as the city of Sherpa, walk along the spiritual landmarks guiding the locals of the Khumbu Valleys through Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche, get to stand at the lap of the highest mountain range in the globe, Mt. Everest (8,848m), hike the infamous height of the enchanting Kala Patthar, and many more.
- Places to See: Namche Bazaar, The Everest View Hotel, Thame Kungde, or Khumjung for the ethereal sight of the snow-clad peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Kusum Kangru, and Thamserku, dominated by the largest mountain range of the planet, Mt. Everest, the Sagarmatha National Park and its wide array of flora and fauna, including some of the elusive wildlife such as musk deer, Himalayan Black Bear, Tahr, the Gompas of Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Pangboche, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and others.
- Max. Altitude: 5,644m at Kala Patthar
- Permits: Required
- Accommodation: Teahouses and Local Lodges
- Foods: local and international cuisines
- Transport: Domestic flights, helicopters, cars, jeeps, buses
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Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Trek via Cho La Pass
The 18-day itinerary trekking route to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake via Cho La Pass is an adventurous alternative route to Mount Everest that combines the Everest Base Camp clamber with a side visit to the turquoise water bodies of Gokyo Lakes on crossing one of the spectacular Cho La high mountain passes.
Although the beginning of the journey to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake via Cho La Pass is similar to that of the classic Himalayan trail of the Everest Base Camp Trek, this 18-day route via Cho La Pass is relatively less crowded, offering a more intimate raw Himalayan experience with encounters of the diverse landscapes, pristine Gokyo Lakes, and thrilling crossing of the high altitude Cho La Pass, and is undoubtedly one of the best-selling trekking packages to Mount Everest.
Trip Highlights
- Trek cost: USD 1,875 per person
- Duration: 18 days
- Trip Grade: Moderate to strenuous
- Activities: Explore into the most happening capital city of Nepal and its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, board the goose-bumping flight from Kathmandu to Luka and vice versa, stroll around the home to much famed ethnic communities of the Himalayas, Namche Bazaar and its encompassment, delve into the true mountain life of the locals passing by traditional villages of Phortse Thanga, Macchermo, Gokyo and others, immerse yourself in the tranquil turquoise water of Gokyo Lakes, an incredible adrenaline rushing side hike to Gokyo Ri/Peak, discover the hidden beauty of the Everest region on crossing the Cho La Pass, wholesome clamber to the Everest Base Camp, get stunned by the panoramic sight of the majestic Himalayas from Kala Patthar on an early morning ascend, etc.
- Places to See: Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath, Swaymbhunath, and the trilogy of the ancient royal palaces of the nation (Basantapur, Bhaktapur, and Patan), Namche Bazaar and its various viewpoints such as The Everest View Hotel, Thame Kungde, or Khumjung, Serene Gokyo Lakes and Valleys, Gokyo Ri, and Kala Patthar for more expansive sight of the surrounding Himalayan Peaks watched over by Mt. Everest, Everest Base Camp for exclusive embracement of the Himalayan paradise, etc.
- Max. Altitude: 5,644m at Kala Patthar
- Permits: Required
- Accommodation: Local Teahouses and Lodges
- Foods: Traditional and international menus mostly consist of typical Nepalese-Tibetan dishes.
- Transport: Domestic flights, helicopters, cars, jeeps, buses
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Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes with Two High Passes Trek
Yet another challenging and extremely fulfilling journey to the Everest region towards Mount Everest is the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes, with two high passes guaranteeing a unique perspective on the entire realm of the highest mountain range and the peak itself.
The varied Himalayan landscapes, which are generally dotted with rhododendron and pine forests in the lower realm of Sagarmtha National Park, pose a greater chance of coming across some of the rare Himalayan wildlife such as tahr, red panda, snow leopard, musk deer, and many more, eventually leading to the Renjo La and Cho La Passes, granting trekkers and travelers a true sense of adventure.
This 18-day-long Himalayan voyage to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes with two high passes evokes one of the greatest adventures in the world in the Everest region, which many may not yet have experienced within the area itself, allowing you to stand in the shadow of the earth’s highest mountain peak, unwind in the tranquil emerald-like Gokyo Lakes, and undergo a rigorous crossing of not only one but two passes.
Trip Highlights
- Trek cost: USD 1,875 per person
- Duration: 18 days
- Trip Grade: Moderate to strenuous
- Activities: Sightseeing tour around the Kathmandu Valley, scenic flight to the shortest airport in Nepal to and from Lukla, a full-day exploration with two nights at Namche Bazaar and its adventurous viewpoints, an insider insight into the mountain life of locals on passing by Thame, Lungden, Thagnak, Lobuche, a victorious cross of the mountain passes Cho La and Renjo La, visit the bluish haven of the Khumbu/Everest region, Gokyo Lakes and their pristine ambiance, make it to the starting point to summit the earth’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest (8,848m), see the changing colors of the lights over the dynasty peak peaks of the Everest Himalayan region from Kala Patthar, and several others.
- Places to See: The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu include Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhnath, and the Tri-Cities such as Basantapur, Bhaktapur, and Patan Durbar Squares, Namche Bazaar, Thame, Lungden, Thagnak, Lobuche, Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass, Gokyo Lakes and its villages, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, etc.
- Max. Altitude: 5,644m at Kala Patthar
- Permits: Required
- Accommodation: Typical Teahouses and Moutain Lodges
- Foods: Varieties of local to international buffets that might get limited to traditional Nepalese-Tibetan menus once arriving at higher altitudes
- Transport: flights, local buses, private Jeeps, cars, helicopter
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Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes with Three High Passes Trek
The Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes with Three High Passes Trek are ideal hiking destinations for veteran climbers and mountaineers seeking an extra spicy challenge in adventurers' paradise. The Everest trekking region is amidst the towering Himalayas of Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, and other peaks where you will get to dig into three of the major high passes: Cho La, Renjo La, and Kong Ma La, offering exhilarating challenges and creating unforgettable memories.
This iconic trekking route of 17 days to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes with Three High Passes hence demands adequate acclimatization and notable physical and mental conditioning. This trek is fantastic for adventurers seeking the perfect blend of magical scenery and cultural immersion while challenging themselves in the arduous mountainous surroundings, embarking deep into the Sherpa villages, monasteries, and out-of-the-world landscapes on the way to the Everest Base Camp, discovering the blue gem of the Everest region, Gokyo Lakes, and conquering the three high passes.
Trip Highlights
- Trek cost:USD 1,875 per person
- Duration: 17 days
- Trip Grade: Strenuous
- Activities: Fly over to the legendary Himalayan airport called Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla and venture into the rich cultural and religious sites of the Everest Himalayas in Namche Bazaar, catching the everlasting sight of some of the tops of the world such as Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Gyanchung Kang, Makalu, and several others from various viewpoints, including Gokyo Ri and the maximum elevation height at Kala Patthar at 5,644m above sea level, the overwhelming experience of crossing three of the major high mountain passes of the Everest region: Kong Ma La, Cho La, and Renjo La, inspirational climbing at the Everest Base Camp, and many others.
- Places to See: The vibrant Himalayan towns of Namche Bazaar, Kungde, Khumjung, and The Everest View Hotel; the Buddhist monasteries of Tengboche and Dingboche; the traditionally freezing high mountain passes of Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La; the Gokyo Lakes and villages on its outskirts; the serene natural amphitheater, etc.
- Max. Altitude: 5,644m at Kala Patthar
- Permits: Required
- Accommodation: Teahouses and Local Lodges
- Foods: Traditional local dishes, national menus, and some international buffets
- Transport: flights, local buses, private Jeeps, cars, helicopter
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Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lake Trek and Return Helicopter to Lukla
Trekking to the Everest Base Camp via the Gokyo Lakes route and returning by helicopter to Lukla is an interesting off-beaten trail that combines the astonishing landscapes of the Everest region and traversing to Gokyo Lakes with the convenience of a helicopter ride. The best package to Mount Everest for those with limited time in Nepal or who prefer to avoid several days of alpine rambling must be considered when seeking a luxurious journey to Everest.
On a common basis, you will take a return helicopter to Lukla from Kala Patthar, one of the notable viewpoints of the Everest region, allowing you a swift and scenic conclusion to your 15-day trek to the Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lake, followed by memorable aerial views after grasping the gorgeous Himalayas one last time before departing.
Trip Highlights
- Trek cost:USD 2,775per person
- Duration: 15 days
- Trip Grade: Easy to Moderate
- Activities: Enjoy the surreal aerial views of the hills, mountains, cascading waterfalls, and traditional villages during the flight to and from Lukla, keeping yourself engaged in the day-to-day lives of the Sherpa people in Namche Bazaar, Thanga, Macchermo, Gokyo, Thagnak, and Dzongla. Let yourself be set free at the ultimate tranquility of Gokyo Lakes, the crossing of the challenging Cho La Pass, an intimate embrace of Mt. Everest at Everest Base Camp, the heavenly sunrise and exclusive sight of Mt.Everest from Kala Pathar, a fantastically returning flight to Lukla, and others.
- Places to See: Lukla and Namche Bazaar, Kungde, Khumjung, and the Everest View Hotel for extraordinary sights of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and others, Gokyo Ri, and Kala Patthar for further extended Himalayan views, Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Valleys, Cho La Pass, Everest Base Camp, and several more.
- Max. Altitude: 5,644m at Kala Patthar
- Permits: Required
- Accommodation: Teahouses and Local Lodges
- Foods: A wide variety of traditional Nepalese-Tibetan dishes to some international cuisines
- Transport: flights, local buses, private Jeeps, cars, helicopter
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9 Days Pikey Peak Trek
The Pikey Peak Trek in Nepal’s Solu Khumbu/Everest region is one of those less frequented hiking routes, offering an equivalent Himalayan experience to popular and adventurous trekking trails like the 14-day Everest Base Camp Voyage.
The pleasurable journey to summit Pikey Peak passes through dense woodlands of rhododendron, pine, and oak, which blooms vibrantly in the months of spring as you hike past the traditional Sherpa dwellings, stealing glimpses of snow-covered Himalayan ranges and the typical lifestyle of Sherpa people.
This 9-day beautiful Himalayan journey to Pikey Peak reaches the highest altitude of only 4,065m with a rare occurrence of altitude mountain sickness (AMS) or altitude sickness suitable for all experience levels and age groups, requiring a reasonable level of fitness to easily overcome the unforeseen circumstances while you are on the rugged trail with some steep ascends and descends.
Trip Highlights
- Trek cost:USD 1,075 per person
- Duration: 9 days
- Trip Grade: Easy to Moderate
- Activities: Leave your footprints on one of the easiest trekking routes to the Everest region; see and even get to be part of the unique culture, tradition, and customs of the Himalayas; take a spiritually pleasing walk over on one of the off-beaten hiking trails within the Everest region; an interesting and adventurous summiting trip to Pikey Base Camp and Pikey Peak itself; take a wonderful flyover from Phaplu to Kathmandu, etc.
- Places to See: Dhap Bazaar, Pikey Base Camp, Pikey Camp, Phaplu, Thupten Choling Gompa, the spell-bounding lookout at Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Lhotse, etc.
- Max. Altitude: 4,065m at Pikey Peak
- Permits: Required
- Accommodation: Comfortable mountain tea houses and lodges
- Foods: Typical Nepalese menus and some international cuisines
- Transport: Domestic flights, Buses, private Jeeps, cars, helicopter
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The best package for trekking Mount Everest for you largely depends upon the individual liking and disliking of trekkers and travelers, including the level of difficulty, services included and excluded (accommodation, meals, guides, and porter services), and the traveling season as well, where the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar Odyssey, Pikey Peak Climb, and the Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lake and return helicopter to Lukla serve as the best routes for novice hiking towards the high Himalayas for the first time.
At the same time, the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes via Cho La Pass high Himalayan expedition, the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes with Two High Passes voyage, and the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes with Three High Passes are best known as amazing daredevils dream destinations where Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks promises the best-personalized services, itinerary, and special prices to trek Mount Everest in the years 2024 and 2025. Book your seat now for the most valuable experience!
