Everest High Passes Trek
19 Days
Strenous
5546m
Everest Region
This is one of the trekking packages, which cross three passes of Everest region. They are Kongma La Pass (5,535/18,159ft), Cho La Pass (5420m/17,782ft) and Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft). We will also experience the thrilling of base camp of Everest, and then climb Kala Pathar, Gokyo Ri and wander around Gokyo lakes. Our trekking route will take us to Nangpa La valley, Sherpa settlement of Marlung and monastery of Thame. It is the most exciting trekking in the mountains of Nepal, which goes through Everest trails and encounter the views of beautiful mountains.
Trekker interested to challenge mountaineering environment of Everest region can choose this package since it involves the high three mountain passes.
Everest High Passes Trek is an ideal choice for a true adventure seeker looking for a challenging trek in the Everest region, which also involves crossing high mountain passes. If we are looking to undertake a slightly less adventurous trek than this but which includes Gokyo lakes, Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp, then Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes – 18 Days would be best.
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 : Sightseeing Program
Day 03 : Lukla – Phakding
Day 04 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 05 : Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Day 06 : Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Day 07 : Tengboche to Dingboche
Day 08 : Dingboche: acclimatization and rest
Day 09 : Dingboche to Chhukung
Day 10 : Cross to Kongma La pass, trek to Lobuche
Day 11 : Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp
On this day, we start our trekking from Lobuche following the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier. The trail gives the fantastic views of Everest, Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse and other mountains. We will follow the trail and reach Thangma Riju. We ascend on a steep trail up to the top of Changri Glacier. Then we reach Gorak Sherp and spending some time there, we continue our trekking to Everest Base Camp. The route to Everest Base Camp is rocky, moraines and interesting. From the base camp, we see Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains. Then, we move back to Gorak Shep and spend the night.
Day 12 : Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar, then to Lobuche
Day 13 : Lobuche to Dzongla
Day 14 : Trek to Gokyo via Cho La pass
Day 15 : Relax in Gokyo: Ascend Gokyo Ri , tour 4th and 5th Gokyo lakes
Day 16 : Gokyo to Marlung via Renjo La Pass
Since we have to complete the long day trek, therefore, we need to start out trek early in the morning. After we walk alongside Dudh Pokhari for a while, then we will descend towards Renjo La Pass- which will take around two and half hours. While on the trail, the view of mountains on Rolwaling range is excellent. From the Renjo la Pass, we can also have the majestic view of Everest. Then, we have to follow down the staircase made up of stone and walking on the gravel to reach the south side of Angladumba Tsho lake. Because of the ice on the trail while going down, we can face difficult in descending. Relama Tsho and Renjo lake can also be seen on the way. We move down a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Lumde. From this place, we will walk about for an hour to Marlung situated on the east bank of the Bhote Koshi River.
Day 17 : Marlung to Namche Bazaar
Now, we follow the route, Marlung – Thame, which was used by Tibetan traders. After crossing Bhote Koshi river, we will descend to Taranga. The trail continues to descend and we cross two bridges before reaching Thame. We descend slowly on the trail from Thame and it passes through a few small villages before reaching Namche Bazaar to spend our night.
Day 18 : Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 19 : Lukla to Kathmandu
We will try to catch the first flight to Kathmandu so that we can have more rest followed by the closing dinner with guide and trek leader.
Inclusion
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Exclusion
- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance(Should be covered helicopter evacuation incase of problem on the trek and medical also)
- 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)
Note
We shall not be responsible for any changes and alterations in the itineraries due to avoidable circumstances i.e. landslide, road blockage, floods, snowfall, political unrest, cancellation of flights, delay arrivals, sickness or accidents and any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients themselves at the spot. It is most advisable for clients to have full INSURANCE against medical and personal accidents.