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Everest High Passes Trek
$1,500
Everest High Passes Trek is an exhilarating adventure in the Himalayas of Nepal that includes trekking on popular Everest trails while also discovering unique gems of the Khumbu region.Achieve the adventure of crossing three high passes in Everest region of Nepal at once. The Everest High Passes Trek lets you cross three high passes in Everest region namely Kongma La, Chola pass and Renjo La pass in a single journey. It is a most 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 comes on your way. Everest High Passes Trek is an ideal choice for a true adventure seeker looking for a challenging trek in the Everest region of Nepal which also involves crossing high mountain passes. Everest High Passes Trek takes you along a less travelled route to Everest Base Camp and showers you with the mind blowing views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Ama Dablam and may more. Enjoy the unique taste of nature and culture of Everest region as you walk along the remote landscapes with impressive views of mountains and vibrant villages. The cultural aspects of this trip are simply amazing as it gives you deep insights of mountain traditions and how mountain communities survive in these harsh zones, but yet reserve their warm smiles for visitors despite the biting cold. Our journey ventures into the virgin Nangpa la valley, a sublime Sherpa village where trekkers relish the power of nature and this also covers the vibrant village of Thame which is home to one of the biggest monasteries in the Khumbu & the Himalayan views from hereabouts is said to be some of the best in the world.
- Group size: 1-12 people
- Max-Altitude: 5,554m/18,192ft
- Destination: Nepal
- Fitness level: Difficult
- Arrival on: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m/4264 ft)Arrive at the airport and transfer to a hotel.Stay overnight and prepare for the trek. |
| Day 2 |
Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight; 8km, 3 - 4 hours trekTake a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla which takes about 40 min.From Lukla start your trek to Phakding.It takes about 3-4 hrs walk. |
| Day 3 |
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km, 5 - 6 hoursWe begin our trek on uphill and downhill trails with multiple crossings over Dudh Koshi River and a magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (21,675ft) from the Benkar village. We walk furthermore and pass through Jorsale village before reaching Namche Bazaar. From here, we get beautiful views of the Himalayas including Everest, Lhotse, Tawache and others. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 4 |
Namche Bazaar: Rest and acclimatizationWe are going to spend the day enjoying small hikes in and around Namche Bazaar. We hike up to Everest View Hotel to enjoy admirable views of the Himalayan vista. We can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 5 |
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m/12,660 ft): 10km, 5 - 6 hoursToday’s trek is on an easy trail to Phunki Thanga. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village which is home to the largest monastery in the Everest region. The monastery is located within the Sagarmatha National Park and provides panoramic views of the highest mountains on earth including Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse and Lhotse. Overnight in Tengboche. |
| Day 6 |
Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 9km, 5 - 6 hoursWe begin today’s trek by walking downhill and pass through lush forests filled with birch, conifers and rhododendron trees. We continue our trek with views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. The trail dips down to Debuche, crosses the Imja River and takes us to Pangboche. We move ahead towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and ultimately climb up to Dingboche. The village is a beautiful windy settlement overlooked by chortens and prayer flags. Overnight in Dingboche. |
| Day 7 |
Dingboche: acclimatization and restDingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. The village is beautiful with an array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold wind and grazing animals. We spend a day at Dingboche for acclimatization. |
| Day 8 |
Dingboche to Chhukung (4750m/15,580 ft), climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m): 14km, 6 – 7 hoursThe trail continues to Bibre which is a yak herdsman place. From here, directly across the valley is the fantastic Ama Dablam and the Amphu Labsa mountains. The trail ahead is intersected by icy streams. We continue our walk for around half an hour and reach Chhukung. The climb to Chhukung Ri involves some easy scrambling near the summit. We descend back to Chhukung to spend the night. |
| Day 9 |
Cross to Kongma La pass (5535m/18,159ft), trek to Lobuche (4940m/16,210ft): 10km, 6 - 7 hoursWe begin today’s trek very early in the morning to reach the highest part of the entire trip which is Kongma La pass. The top of the pass is marked by cairns and Buddhist prayer flags. The final descent from the pass is the most difficult part of today’s journey. After climbing the moraine on the far side, the trail turns north through Khumbu Glacier which takes us to Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche. |
| Day 10 |
Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m/17,594 ft): 13km, 6-7 hoursOur trail moves along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Ahead on the trail we see the crest of the north ridge of Everest along w ith Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse and other mountains. A small ascent takes us to Thangma Riju.We ascend on a steep trail up to the top of Changri Glacier. As we reach Gorak Shep. After resting for a short while, we continue to Everest Base Camp. We pass through rocky dunes, moraines and streams before reaching the base camp of the world’s t allest mountain, Everest. We trek back to Gorak Shep and spend the night. |
| Day 11 |
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545 m/18,192 ft), then to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 7km, 8 - 9 hoursWe start our trek to Kala Patthar early in the morning in order to catch remarkable views of the first l ight of the sun shining on Mt. Everest. However, we need to be prepared for trekking in the dark and cold temperature (the temperature varies according to the season). Furthermore, there is always a chance for chilly winds which are quite common. After several hours of ascent, we will be on the top of Kala Patthar. The close-up view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks from Kalapathar is amazing. |
| Day 12 |
Lobuche to Dzongla (4830m/15,850 ft): 6km, 3 - 4 hoursFrom Lobuche we trek downhill on a trail alongside the Khumbu Glacier. Our trail splits into two and we choose the trail on our rightDuring the ascent, we see Chola Tsho Lake nearby. We continue further and pass another lake which is lot smaller than the Chola Tsho Lake. We cross the Chola Khola on a bridge before reaching Dzongla. Overnight in Dzongla. |
| Day 13 |
: Trek to Gokyo (4800m/15,580 ft) via Cho La pass (5368m/17,611 ft): 6km, 7 - 8 hoursAs we gain height, the Cho La Lake begins to appear and the Ama Dablam presides over a range of mountains on the south and Cholatse soars on the west. The final climb to the Cho La can be a little tricky as the trail curves round a crevasse. The top of the pass is marked by prayer flags and cairns. Our trail brings us to the edge of the Ngozumpa glacier, which is the longest glacier in Nepal. Reaching the other side of the glacier, we see the second Gokyo Lake on the series of six lakes. A short distance away is the third Gokyo Lake. On the edge of this lake stands the Gokyo Village where we spend the night. |
| Day 14 |
Rest day in Gokyo: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m/17,575 ft), tour 4th and 5th Gokyo lakes: 3 - 4 hoursWe climb Gokyo Ri today and enjoy views of the incredible mountain vista. We can also tour the fourth Gokyo Lake today which is only 3km north of the Gokyo Village. Next, continue trekking to the 5th lake. The view from ‘Scoundrel's Viewpoint’, located at the edge of the 5th lake, is astonishing. We trek back to Gokyo and spend the night. |
| Day 15 |
Gokyo to Marlung (4210m/13,810 ft) via Renjo La Pass (5360m/17585 ft): 11km, 7 - 8 hoursWe start the day early in the morning to complete the long day’s trek ahead. Our trail moves alongside Dudh Pokhari (lake) for a while. We walk for around two hours before descending towards the Renjo La pass. Along the way we see Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake. We walk down a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Lumde where there is a support lodge, but it is often closed. We walk almost for an hour from Lumde to get to Marlung on the east bank of the Bhote Koshi River. Overnight at Marlung. |
| Day 16 |
Marlung to Namche Bazaar: 15km, 5 - 6 hoursThe descent from Marulung to Thame follows a traditional route used for centuries by the Tibetan traders. We cross the Bhote Koshi River and descend to Taranga. The trail continues to descend and we cross two bridges before reaching Thame. Overlooking Thame is its famous Gompa situated on a hill to the west. From here, we descend gradually on a trail that passes through a few small villages before reaching Namche Bazaar which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 17 |
Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 19km, 6 - 7 hoursWe begin our trek with a descent. As we continue our trek, we cross several bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi River and its tributaries. Now the trail has become more level and natural. On our trek we enjoy walking on open plains, through rhododendron and pine forests and enjoy distant views of the snow covered peaks. We walk through Sherpa villages noticing their impressive faith in Buddhism and the culture of prayer stones and prayer flags. After reaching Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. Our long trek to the mountain and its high passes ends today. Overnight in Lukla. |
| Day 18 |
Lukla to Kathmandu: 40 minutes flightFrom Lukla take a flight to Kathmandu.Enjoy the day at Kathmandu.Stay overnight. |
| Day 19 |
Final DepartureArrive at the airport and check in for the departure. |
