Everest high Pass Trek
For true adventurers who love challenge, yearn to do something different, and wish to see everything the Khumbu offers, Everest high passes trek is an authentic display place. The world famous superb trekking provides us opportunity to visit Everest base camp, Kalapatthar, Gokyo Valley and its tranquil Lakes, the best view point of Gokyo Ri and more especially introduces to the route to remote and untouched Nangpa La Valley, the Sherpa village of Marlung, the monastery village of Thame as well through other major remote villages and valleys taking also help of the classical route to make complete high-level circuit via world famous demanding passes Kongma La (5,535/18,159 ft.), Cho La (5420m/17,782 ft) and Renjo La (5,340m/17,520 ft).
We begin our Journey to Everest high Pass Trek from a sightseeing day in Kathmandu which offers a brief exploration of the temples, shrines, bazaars and restaurants of Kathmandu. We take a stimulating mountain flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla the following day followed by trek up through the classic route to Sagarmatha National Park playing with mighty Dudh Koshi River, colorful landscapes, Gompas and monasteries in the land enclosed by the soaring peaks. After gaining the summit of Kongma La, as we compose our way to Everest Base Camp we marvel at the spectacle of Khumbu icefall cascading from the Western. The view point of Kalapatthar is followed by the tough Climb through Cho La that finally takes us to the cobalt-blue lakes at Gokyo. After enjoying awe inspiring views from the fifth lake and Gokyo Ri, we make our way to the next great pass, the Renjo La . Making a night in Marling we follow a little of the route used for centuries by the Tibetan Traders via Nangpa La to get to Thame. Following the classical route we drop down to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu leaving behind our foot prints in the shadow of Everest.
Trip Fact
Trekking Duration: 20 days
Starting from: flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
Ending at: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight
Grade: Moderate to challenging
Maximum Altitude: 5545m,
Culture: Tibetian sherpa culture.
Mode of trekking tour: Teahouse (Lodge) or camping trek
Himalayan sights: Mt. Everest,Mt.Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt.Nuptse,Mt.Pumori, Mt.Amadablam etc.
Everest High passes trek Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m / 4264 ft) Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu, you are welcomed by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program and preparation for trek.
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Kathmandu-Lukla (2840 m/9320)- Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft):40 minutes flight, 3-4 hrs trek(Trekking times only)
Day 04: Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 ft): 5-6 hrs treks
Day 05: Namche Bazaar: Rest day
Day 06: Namche Bazaar-Tengboche (3860 m/12,660 ft):5-6 hrs
Day 07: Tengboche- Dingboche(4360m/14, 300 ft):5-6 hrs
Day 08: Dingboche-Chhukung (4750m/ 15, 580 ft): 3-4 hrs
Day 09: Rest Day in Chhukung: Trekking experts strongly recommend acclimatization in Chhukung before doing the Kongma La pass. However, we are not supposed to stay inactive. The view from Chhukung and further up the valley on the moraines towards Island Peak (6189 m) is tremendous. We grasp this opportunity to climb the Chhukung Ri or climb to the base camp of Island Peak. The great south face of Lhotse towers above to the north, while Amphu Lapcha a (5780 m pass) and the immense fluted ice walls that flank it dominate the horizon to the south. To the southwest, the eastern face, of Ama Dablam provides an unusual view of this picturesque peak.
Day 10: Chhukung-Kongma La (5535m/18,159 ft) -Lobuche (4940 m/16,210 ft): 6-7 hrs
Day 11: Lobuche-Gorakshep(5170 m/16, 60 ft)-Everest Base Camp(5300m/ 17,400 ft)-GorakShep 7-8 hrs
Day 12: Lobuche-Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545 m/18,192 ft) -Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 7-8 hrs
Day 13: Lobuche-Dzongla (4830m/15,850 ft):3-4 hrs
Day 14: Dzongla-ChoLa(5368m/17,611 ft)-Thangnak (4680m/15,350 ft)-Gokyo (4800m/15,580 ft):7-8 hrs
Day 15: Rest day in Gokyo-Gokyo Ri (5357m/17,575 ft)3-4 hours
Day 16:Gokyo- Renjo La (5360m/17585 ft)-Marlung (4210m/13,810 ft) 7-8 hrs
Day 17: Marlung-Namche Bazzar: 5-6 hours
Day 18:Namche Bazzar-Lukla: 6-8 hours
Day 19:Lukla-Kathmandu
Day 20: Departure
Cost Include
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- All accommodation and meals during the trek
- A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide and entrance fees
- Domestic flights and airport departure taxes
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide),and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes
Cost Exclude
- Nepal Visa fee (bring small denomination USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- ravel and rescue insurance
- Portable Altitudes Chamber (PAC) for safety measures
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guides and porters
If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made trip to suit your needs. Please let us know whether you would like to make your trip shorter or longer.
TRIP EXTENSION
We’d like to suggest you the following packages are extend your vacation before or after main trip.
2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari- Trisuli River Rafting
- Mount Everest Experience Flight (Mountain flight)