Everest High Passes Trek
Everest, Nepal- Duration
- 20 Days
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Age Limit
- 16-60
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- Grade
- Moderate
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- Max. Altitude
- 2853m - 5380m
- US$ 1600
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- Nepal
- Trekking
- Everest Trekking
- Everest High Passes Trek
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- Duration
- 20 Days
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- Grade
- Moderate
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- Country
- Nepal
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Activity
- Trekking & Hiking
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- Max Altitude
- 2853m - 5380m
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- Age Limit
- 16-60
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- Region
- Everest
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- Destination
- Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar and three high passes in the Everest Region.
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- Trip Starts
- Kathmandu
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- Trip Ends
- Kathmandu
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- Climate
- N/A
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- Best Season
- March-May (Spring) and September to November (Autumn)
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- Accomodation
- 2 - 3 star level hotel in Kathmandu and tea house in trekking
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- Meal
- Breakfast in Kathmandu / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
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Everest High Pass Trek is famous treks, set amongst breathtaking high mountain scenery. Everest High pass trek is one of Challenging and Strenuous trek. You will have opportunity of doing the best adventure passes during trek Khangma-La Pass (5535m) Chola-La pass (5368m) , Renjo La pass (5338m) and other high light such as Gokyo Ri, Kalapather and Everest Base Camp. Magnificent landscapes, imposing and prestigious peaks, tapering ridges and colorful villages contribute to turning this trek into an unforgettable experience.
From Kathmandu we fly to Lukla, and the adventure begins as we land at its tiny airstrip. We spend several days trekking through the homelands of the Sherpa people, among the most beautiful mountains. A day is spent at Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town in the heart of Sherpa country, and at Dinbuche a cluster of houses set among the high summer grazing pastures of the region. These rest days allow time to explore further and to acclimatize, an important factor in your enjoyment of the trek.
During Everest High Pass Trek, you will meet friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages great variety of culture and traditions, colorful festivals and monasteries. The flora and fauna are other ornaments of the Sagarmatha National Park. The three pass trekking is continuously rewarded with dramatic Himalayan scenes, including four of the world’s eight highest peaks; Cho Oyu (8,201m), Makalu (8,463m), Lhotse (8,516 m) and Everest (8,850m) and other mountains. You also have a chance to visit Kalapather (5550m, close view of Everest) and Everest base camp (5364m, Khumbu icefall). After exploring this imaging place, we cross over Chola-La pass (5368m) to go to Gokyo Valley. An excursion to the fourth and fifth lakes would be an extra attraction in Gokyo Valley from where the views are great. The Ngozumpa Glacier is the largest in the Nepal Himalayas. The Gokyo Ri (5330m/17487 feet) is considered as the best view point in the entire Everest Region. Renjo la pass provides a lifetime memory of panoramic views of the Everest and others Himalayan range. The Renjo-La Pass route is off the usual beaten track. At the pass, a great view of the Gokyo lakes on one side, the Rermo Pokhari lakes on the other side, and a numerous of snowy peaks are in the background, which provide as incredible atmosphere.
After nice view from the Renjo-La top, the trail descends following Thame valley. We then trek down by making our way back down to Lukla.
- Scenic flight to and from Lukla
- Explore Sherpa museum in Namche Bazar
- Panoramic view from Syanbuche
- Experiencing life as the “mountain people” live, in the heart of Himalaya
- Visit Tyangboche Monastery
- Remarkable views of Khumbu Ice fall
- Climbing Kalapatthar at elevation of 5,555m
- Spectacular Mt. views from Kalapatar
- Cross the world famous pass Chola la( 5420m)
- Visit the beautiful Gokyo lake from the Gokyo peak.
- Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel at 3 stars level, inclusive breakfast.
- Day 02
City guided tour in Kathmandu. Inclusive Breakfast
- Day 03
An early morning to Lukla from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding (2610mtrs / 8563ft). Flight 30 minutes and walking 3 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 04
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m / 11286ft). walking 5:30 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 05
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar. walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 06
Trek to Tengboche (3860m / 12664ft). walking 5 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 07
Trek to Dingboche (4410m / 14468ft). walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 08
Acclimatization day at Dinbuche. walking 4:25 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 09
Dinbuche to Chhukung (4730m / 14322ft). 3 hours. Overnight at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 10
Chhukung to Lobuje (4910m / 16108ft) via Kongmla pass (5525m / 16729ft) – Walking 8:30 hours. Overnight at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 11
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5363m / 17595ft) and back to Gorekshep(5153m / 16906ft). walking 7:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 12
Hiking up Kalapathar(5545m / 18192ft) and overnight at Zongla (4710m / 15453ft). Walking 6 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 13
Trek to Thagna (4500m / 14764ft) via the Chola-la cross (5420m / 17782ft). Walking 7:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 14
Trek to Gokyo lakes (4790m / 15715ft). walking 4:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 15
Hiking upto Gokyo Ri (5483m / 1983ft) and trek down to Gokyo lakes (4,480m / 14,246ft) walking 7:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 16
Trek over Renjo Pass (5345m / 16184ft) and continue trek to Lundhen (4380m / 13262ft). Walking 7 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 17
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m / 11286ft). walking 6:30 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 18
Trek down to Lukla (2804m / 8490ft) walking 6:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
- Day 19
An early morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to the hotel at 3 stars level, inclusive breakfast. Flight time 30 minutes. O/N at hotel.
- Day 20
After breakfast, the trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.
- 01 DayArrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters) Hotel.
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel on BB plan.
- 02 Day
Breakfast. Today we explore the culturally diverse city of Kathmandu by bus with a local guide to ensure you receive the best explanations about the amazing sites seen on the tour. These include, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) and Patan durbar square. O/N at Hotel.
- 03 DayKathmandu to Lukla by flight and trek to Phakding (2610m / 7903ft) - Flight to Lukla 30 minutes and walking 5:30 hours.
Fly to Lukla, the trail descends, gradually passing above the large village of Chaunrikharaka (2680m) and on through small villages, fields and forests following a wide well constructed path. After Kusum Drargka, a large stream, the trail crosses the Dudh Kosi river at Phakding. Overnight at guest house.
- 04 DayPhakding-Namche Bazaar (3440m / 11286ft) - walking 5:30 hours.
From Phakding the trail follows the western bank of Dudh Kosi passing through forests of Blue Pine until it reaches the village of Benkar (2700m). From here the trail crosses to the eastern bank of the Dudh Kosi, and climbs gently to the village of Chumoa. Between here and the next village of Monjo (2800m) the trail drops steeply to cross Monjo Khola. From Monjo the trail crosses a small rock saddle and then descends abruptly to re-cross the Dudh Kosi at Jorsale (2804m). Beyond Jorsale the trail undulates up until the confluence with Bhote Kosi is reached. From here the Khumbu region begins. Above the bridge the trail zigzags up 300m of the steep spur between the two rivers through sparse forest. From the top of the spur, Mt. Everest can be seen rising above Nuptse-Lhotse wall. The next section of the trail climbs less steeply, traversing above the Bhote Kosi until Namche Bazaar is reached. Namcha Bazaar is a market town, where every Saturday morning traders from lower altitude sell goods to sherpas. Most of the trading is over by mid-day and the traders return to their villages. Overnight at guest house.
- 05 DayAcclimatization day At Namche Bazzar - walking 5 hours.
Known as the ‘Gateway to Everest’ we will spend today here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning air. A short trek to the museum celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people, as well as about flora & Fauna & its land, more importantly, from here you will get the proper glimpse of Everest and the surrounding mountains. And we hike up the Syanbuche airport, and Everest view hotel and sightseeing at the Khumjung village (3800m / 12,466ft), which is the biggest settlement of Sherpa. Khumjung is one of the most beautiful villages in Everest area. It’s symmetrically laid out stone dwellings house the families of many of our Sherpas. Overnight at guest house.
- 06 DayNamche Bazaar to Thyangboche (3857m / 12,670 feet)- walking 5 hours. O/N at guest house.
An enjoyable walk down to the river at Phunki Thanhka to lunch next to water driven prayer wheels. A steep but short climb takes us to Tengboche Monastery through forests of blue pine, fir and black juniper. Overnight at guest house.
- 07 DayTengboche to Dingboche (4410m / 14468ft) - walking 5:30 hours.
Our trek continues to climb as we head to the altitude of 4310m taking our time so not to be affected by the thinning air. Overnight at guest house.
- 08 DaySecond acclimatization day in Dingboche (4410m / 14468ft) – walking 4:25 hours.
Our second acclimatization day, the group will be taken to Nagarjun Hill (5050m / 15291ft). This point offers fantastic views of the fifth highest mountain Makalu (8463m / 25625ft). After appreciating the surrounding scenery we trek back to our camp in Dingboche, relaxing in the evening. Overnight at guest house.
- 09 DayDinbuche to Chhukung.
Dinbuche to Chhukung (4730m / 14322ft) 3 hours. Overnight at guest house.
- 10 DayChhukung to Lobuje.
Chhukung to Lobuje (4910m / 16108ft) via Kongmla pass (5525m / 16729ft) – walking 8:30 hours. Overnight at guest house.
- 11 DayLobuje to Everest Base Camp (5363m / 17595ft) and back to Gorak Shep (5153m / 16906ft) – walking 7:30 hours.
Today we reach our goal by trekking to Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5363m. After appreciating our efforts and photographing the achievement we return to Gorak Shep. Overnight at guest house.
- 12 DayHiking up Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Zongla (4710m / 15453ft) - walking 6:30 hours.
From our base at Gorak Shep we continue to climb this time hiking up Kalapathar. Leaving as early as possible to take advantage of the morning light, the panoramic views of Everest and the surrounding mountains, as we reach our destination of the Kalapathar viewpoint. Following this we descend to Zongla. Overnight at guest house.
- 13 DayZongla to Thagna (4500m / 14764ft) via the Chola-la cross (5420m / 17782ft) - walking 7:30 hours.
We begin the day by climbing to Chola-la (5483m) crossing over and descending once more to Thagna (4500m). Overnight at guest house.
- 14 DayTrek to Gokyo lakes (4790m / 15715ft) - walking 4:30 hours.
Today takes the trek to our final destination, Gokyo (4790m). We will make this camp our base for 2 nights. Overnight at guest house.
- 15 DayHiking to Gokyo Ri and back to Gokyo - walking 4:30 hours.
This day early in the morning we have steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m / 19083ft) ample rewards to one attempts this trip. There are stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang (7922m) can be seen. Those who explore the glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded.
- 16 DayTrek over Renjo Pass.
Trek over Renjo Pass (5345m / 16184ft) and continue trek to Lundhen (4380m / 13262ft). Walking 7 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan.
- 17 DayTrek to Namche Bazaar.
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m / 11286ft). walking 6:30 hours. O/N at guest house, FB plan.
- 18 DayTrek down to Lukla.
Trek down to Lukla (2804m / 8490ft) walking 6:30 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan.
- 19 DayFlight back to Kathmandu.
An early morning Flight back to Kathmandu. Flying time 30 minutes. O/N at hotel, B & B plan.
- 20 DayDeparture.
After breakfast, the trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.
- All the ground transportation by tourist vehicles.
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (for two nights).
- Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking for you. (Sample of Trekking Menu)
- Seasonal local fresh fruits as available.
- sightseeing in Katmandy with expert tour guide.
- Twin sharing comfortable private room during trekking.
- Everest Trekking Map.
- Both ways domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax.
- First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly English-speaking Government license holder trekking guide.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide.
- Four season sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag (bag pack) and walking stick to use for trekking, if necessary.
- Token of trip achievement award certificate as a Souvenir. (Sample of Certificate and Trekking Cap)
- All the necessary officially paper works and Everest national park entry permits.
- Pasang Lamu rural municipality entry permit.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- Emergency helicopter rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (costs roughly USD 10 to USD 15 per person per day)
- All kinds of drinks in the mountain (hot, cold and alcoholic).
- Your Personal equipment.
- Entry fee while sightseeing in kathmandu.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.
- Mountain Porter.
Seasons & deals
February to May and September to November are the high seasons in Nepal. In this regards, we need to book hotel, purchase domestic flight tickets and arrange good guide and porter in advance. So we kindly request to confirm your trip an early as possible for the best deal and good trip management.
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