Circuit · Nepal
Everest & Khumbu
Everest Base Camp, Gokyo, the Three Passes and Pikey Peak.
- Places
- 4
- Altitude
- 1,500–5,545 m
- Fly / train to
- Kathmandu (Lukla flight); Kathmandu (Jiri / Dhap)
- Daily spend
- about ₹4,400
When to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
Best for most places here: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Each place here needs 7–18 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Everest Base Camp
The bucket-list trek through Sherpa villages to the foot of Everest and Kala Patthar.
Everest Three Passes
The full Everest circuit, crossing Kongma La, Cho La and Renjo La, with Gokyo and EBC in one route.
Gokyo Lakes
A chain of six turquoise glacial lakes in the Everest region, with the Gokyo Ri viewpoint at 5,357 m.
Pikey Peak
A low-altitude ridge trek with a 180° panorama taking in Everest, Makalu and the Annapurnas.
What to pack for Everest & Khumbu
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
- Waterproof gloves
- Neck gaiter or balaclava
- Hand warmers
- Quick-dry trekking pants, 2 pairs
- Quick-dry T-shirts, 2–3
- Sun cap or hat
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Microspikes
- Gaiters
- Camp sandals or floaters
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Everest & Khumbu: questions people ask
Which places are in the Everest & Khumbu circuit?
The Everest & Khumbu circuit in Nepal covers Everest Base Camp, Everest Three Passes, Gokyo Lakes and Pikey Peak. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Everest & Khumbu?
March to May and October and November suit most places in Everest & Khumbu. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Everest & Khumbu?
Travel to Kathmandu (Lukla flight) or Kathmandu (Jiri / Dhap), then continue by road.
How much does a Everest & Khumbu trip cost per day?
About ₹4,400 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Everest & Khumbu, and which is the highest?
Pikey Peak is the easiest (moderate). Everest Three Passes is the highest at 5,545 m.