Everest High Pass Trek - 22 Days

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Trip Facts

  • Duration: 22 Days
  • Max Altitude: 5545 m

Everest High Pass Trek is an ideal choice for true adventure seeker in the Himalayas of Nepal. It includes trekking on popular Everest trails while discovering unique gems of the Khumbu region. The three passes that the trek includes on trekking adventure are – Kongma La Pass (5,535/18,159ft), Cho La Pass (5420m/17,782ft) and Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft). The trek begins from the stunning Khumbu valley with an entrance in the Sagarmatha National Park. Furthermore, set foot on the Everest base camp, climb Gokyo Ri and Kalapathhar ; and tour tranquil Gokyo Lakes. This route also introduces trekkers to the remote and untouched Nangpa La Valley. Also, to the Sherpa village of Marlung and the monastery village of Thame.

Highlights of Everest High Pass Trek

It is a pretty tough trek but is definitely an exciting journey that offers you the best views of the mountains and glaciers. Walk along the icy trails of high passes and exhilarate yourself with the challenges that come on your way.  one can enjoy the unique taste of nature and culture of Everest region as you walk along the remote landscapes. This trek is favorable for those trekkers who have sufficient vacations and would really like to view the region’s highest peaks from relaxed elevation and enjoy the adventure. All three high passes offer splendid views of the mountains including Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Nuptse,  and Makalu.

The first high pass of this trek is the Renjo La which provides a lifetime memory of tremendous views of the Everest and others Himalayan range. Moving to the flawless Gokyo valley, the hike to Gokyo Ri offers gigantic views of the Ngozumba glacier which is a large persistent body of ice. Crossing the Cho La pass, that is mostly icy and steep climbing. The trek across Cho La pass covers each the Gokyo Lake and directs you to the world-renowned Everest base camp. Also, there is some short and exciting ascent of Gokyo RI, Chukkung RI, Thangnak, and Dzonglha. Kongma La pass is the last and the stunning high pass in the Everest region. It offers a picturesque view of Mt.Thamserku, Mt Amadablam, Mt. Kongtega and different numerous mountains and Glacial Lakes. Trekking down, you visit the Tengboche monastery and explore the Tibetan Buddhist culture.

Best time to travel

The specific time to carry out the trekking is beginning of March to end of May and beginning of September to end of December.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu.

Day 2 Preparation for trek and Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour.

Day 3 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft) Duration: 3 hours.

Day 4 Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) Duration: 6 hours.

Day 5 Namche Bazar and Everest View Hotel.

Day 6 Trek to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft) Duration: 5 hours.

Day 7 Trek to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft) Duration: 5 hours.

Day 8 Trek to Chhukung (4700m/15416 ft) Duration: 2 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 9 Hiking to Chhukung Ri (5540m/18171ft).

Day 10 Trek to Lobuche (4910m/16104 ft) via Kongma La pass (5335m/17498 ft) Duration: 7-8 hours.

Day 11 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft) & back to Gorekshep (5181m/16994ft) Duration: 8 hours.

Day 12 Hiking to Kalapattar (5545m/18188 ft) - Gorekshep and trek to Dzongla (4830m/15840 ft) Duration: 7 hours.

Day 13 Trek to Dragnak/Thangna (4700m/15415 ft) via crossing Cho La pass (5420m/17780 ft) Duration: 7 hours.

Day 14 Trek to Gokyo lakes (4790m/15710 ft) Duration: 2-3 hours.

Day 15 Hiking to Gokyo RI (5483m/19083 ft)and back to Gokyo Lake, duration 3-4 hours.

Day 16 Trek to Lunden (4300m/14104 ft) via crossing Renjo La pass (5340m/17843 ft) Duration: 7 hours.

Day 17 Trek to Thame (3800m/13464ft) Duration: 4 hours.

Day 18 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) Duration: 4 hours.

Day 19 Trek to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) Duration: 7 hours.

Day 20 Fly back to Kathmandu.

Day 21 Leisure day.

Day 22 Farewell.

Trip Includes

  • All ground transport in a private vehicle including airport transfers.
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • Kathmandu city tours, including all entry fees, tour guide and private transportation.
  • Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
  • Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek.
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader(4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide).
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS).
  • First aid medicine kit.
  • All government and local taxes.

Trip Excludes

  • Nepalese visa fee.
  • Meals not specified in the in the above itinerary.
  • Personal Travel insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc).
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s).

Everest High Pass Trek is an ideal choice for true adventure seeker in the Himalayas of Nepal. It includes trekking on popular Everest trails while discovering unique gems of the Khumbu region. The three passes that the trek includes on trekking adventure are – Kongma La Pass (5,535/18,159ft), Cho La Pass (5420m/17,782ft) and Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft). The trek begins from the stunning Khumbu valley with an entrance in the Sagarmatha National Park. Furthermore, set foot on the Everest base camp, climb Gokyo Ri and Kalapathhar ; and tour tranquil Gokyo Lakes. This route also introduces trekkers to the remote and untouched Nangpa La Valley. Also, to the Sherpa village of Marlung and the monastery village of Thame.

Highlights of Everest High Pass Trek

It is a pretty tough trek but is definitely an exciting journey that offers you the best views of the mountains and glaciers. Walk along the icy trails of high passes and exhilarate yourself with the challenges that come on your way.  one can enjoy the unique taste of nature and culture of Everest region as you walk along the remote landscapes. This trek is favorable for those trekkers who have sufficient vacations and would really like to view the region’s highest peaks from relaxed elevation and enjoy the adventure. All three high passes offer splendid views of the mountains including Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Nuptse,  and Makalu.

The first high pass of this trek is the Renjo La which provides a lifetime memory of tremendous views of the Everest and others Himalayan range. Moving to the flawless Gokyo valley, the hike to Gokyo Ri offers gigantic views of the Ngozumba glacier which is a large persistent body of ice. Crossing the Cho La pass, that is mostly icy and steep climbing. The trek across Cho La pass covers each the Gokyo Lake and directs you to the world-renowned Everest base camp. Also, there is some short and exciting ascent of Gokyo RI, Chukkung RI, Thangnak, and Dzonglha. Kongma La pass is the last and the stunning high pass in the Everest region. It offers a picturesque view of Mt.Thamserku, Mt Amadablam, Mt. Kongtega and different numerous mountains and Glacial Lakes. Trekking down, you visit the Tengboche monastery and explore the Tibetan Buddhist culture.

Best time to travel

The specific time to carry out the trekking is beginning of March to end of May and beginning of September to end of December.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu.

Day 2 Preparation for trek and Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour.

Day 3 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft) Duration: 3 hours.

Day 4 Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) Duration: 6 hours.

Day 5 Namche Bazar and Everest View Hotel.

Day 6 Trek to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft) Duration: 5 hours.

Day 7 Trek to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft) Duration: 5 hours.

Day 8 Trek to Chhukung (4700m/15416 ft) Duration: 2 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 9 Hiking to Chhukung Ri (5540m/18171ft).

Day 10 Trek to Lobuche (4910m/16104 ft) via Kongma La pass (5335m/17498 ft) Duration: 7-8 hours.

Day 11 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft) & back to Gorekshep (5181m/16994ft) Duration: 8 hours.

Day 12 Hiking to Kalapattar (5545m/18188 ft) - Gorekshep and trek to Dzongla (4830m/15840 ft) Duration: 7 hours.

Day 13 Trek to Dragnak/Thangna (4700m/15415 ft) via crossing Cho La pass (5420m/17780 ft) Duration: 7 hours.

Day 14 Trek to Gokyo lakes (4790m/15710 ft) Duration: 2-3 hours.

Day 15 Hiking to Gokyo RI (5483m/19083 ft)and back to Gokyo Lake, duration 3-4 hours.

Day 16 Trek to Lunden (4300m/14104 ft) via crossing Renjo La pass (5340m/17843 ft) Duration: 7 hours.

Day 17 Trek to Thame (3800m/13464ft) Duration: 4 hours.

Day 18 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) Duration: 4 hours.

Day 19 Trek to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) Duration: 7 hours.

Day 20 Fly back to Kathmandu.

Day 21 Leisure day.

Day 22 Farewell.

Trip Includes

  • All ground transport in a private vehicle including airport transfers.
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • Kathmandu city tours, including all entry fees, tour guide and private transportation.
  • Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
  • Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek.
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader(4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide).
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS).
  • First aid medicine kit.
  • All government and local taxes.

Trip Excludes

  • Nepalese visa fee.
  • Meals not specified in the in the above itinerary.
  • Personal Travel insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc).
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s).

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