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Everest High Passes Trek - 20 Days

  • Trip Code HTA-64
  • Duration: 20 Days
  • Trip Grade Strenuous
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Trip Highlights

Everest High Passes Trek Highlights:-

  • Closest view of the mighty Himalayas including the highest peak, Mount Everest and it’s neighboring mountains
  • Grand walk to the fresh mesmerizing lakes of Gokyo Valley showing the reflection of Himalayas
  • Experiencing Sherpa culture, friendly Sherpa people, and their gratitude
  • View the Buddhist monasteries in the foothills of high mountains
  • Making it to the three highest Passes in the Everest region: Renjo La pass (5,388m/17,513 ft.), Chola pass (5,367m/17,604 ft.), and Kongma La pass (5535m./18,159 ft.).
  • A short visit to the world heritage sites in Kathmandu as well

     

About Trip:

"Greatest Altitude on the existence(Pass, one of the settlements, mountain) to the most respectable mountain region"

Everest High Passes Trek:-  Surely a trip which simply dedicates to altitude within the Himalayas of Nepal by Everest(highest) in Khumbu region. Crossing highest Pass being Gokyo(Highest) -

1) Kongma La Pass (5,535/18,159ft) - Highest

2) Cho La Pass (5420m/17,782ft)

3)Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft)

then to the foot of almighty Everest base camp, ascend Kalapathhar and Gokyo Ri; & tour Gokyo Lakes. Out of Pollution and noise to remote & unexplored Nangpa La Valley, the Sherpa village of Marlung & thereby the monastery village. This is simply a respectable benchmark ensured by the most respectable mountain region ever in existence.

 

Outline Itinerary

S.N.:- Outline Itinerary:-
Day-01:(1,350m.) Step on Kathmandu
Day-02:(1,350m.)

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE

(SIGHTSEEING)
Day-03:(3,438m.) Lukla Flight& Phakding Trek,3-4 hrs.
Day-04:(3,438m.) Namche Bazaar,5-6 hrs.
Day-05:(3,870m.) Namche Acclimatization
Day-06:(4,360m.) Tyangbohe,5-6 hrs.
Day-07:(4,360m.) Dingboche,5-6 hrs.
Day-08:(4,360m.) Dingboche Acclimatization
Day-09:(5,546m.) Climb Chhukung Ri,6-7 hrs.
Day-10:(5,535m.) Lobuche via Kongama la Pass(Highest Ever)
Day-11:(5,364m.) Gorakshep, Ascend Everest Base Camp,6-7 hrs.
Day-12:(5,545m.) Kalapatthar, Back Pheriche,7-8 hrs. 
Day-13:(4,830m.) Dzongla,3-4 hrs.
Day-14:(4,800m.) Gokyo,4-5 hrs walk
Day-15:(5,357m.) Gokyo Valley Acclimatization
Day-16:(4,210m). Marlung, via Renjola pass-7/8 hrs
Day-17:(3,440m.) Namche Bazaar,6-7 hrs.
Day-18:(2,800m.) Lukla,6-7 hrs.
Day-19:(1,350m.) Kathmandu flight,45 mins
Day-20:(1,350m.) Final Departure

 

Cost Includes:

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • Star level hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Welcome 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
  • Himalayan Traverse’s trekking bag/duffel bag.
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes

     

Cost Excludes:

  • Nepalese visa fee 
  • Excess baggage charge(s)
  • 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
  • International flights
  • 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)

     

Day-01: Step on Kathmandu(1,350M./4,429FT.)

From 1st step off to the land of Nepal, Completing our mandatory custom Formalities -Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Himalayan Traverse representative excited full of joy for you at the gate who will lead us to Hotel.  Rest of the day taking rest to get recharged after the tiredness of the long flight.

✈1,350m.                                        

☾Hotel Vaishali                                         

〄No Meal

Day-02: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SIGHTSEEING(1,350M./4,429FT.)

4-landmarks, 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Visit with a Professional Licensed Person helping you know Kathmandu even deep historically. (Swayambhunath, Bauddhanath)- Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. With the knowledge gained we make you actually feel welcomed the Night as a part of a family with a warm Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Traverse after knowing the team and getting to know our guides in person.

Overnight in Kathmandu.           

INCLUDED MEALS: WELCOME DINNER

✈1,350m.                                          

☾Hotel Vaishali                                          

〄Breakfast, Welcome Dinner 

Day-03: Lukla (2,860 m/9,383 ft.) Flight: 45 min & Phakding Trek (2,651m/8,700ft): 3-4 hrs walk

A short scenic mountain-flight one of the best takes us to Lukla. Everest Base Camp journey starts with landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport gateway of Mountains. We start our hiking to Phakding, passing by Cheplung Village for the view of yet not ascended Khumbila(5760m). Overnight at Phakding.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈2,860m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-04: Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft.)Trek: 5-6 hrs walk

Start our hike With Dudhkoshi river by, entrance to Sagarmatha National park.  Reach Namche Bazaar being through pine forest north up the valley of Benkar which is also known as the “Gateway to Mount Everest”. View of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,438m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-05: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization

An acclimatization day. We can do activities as per your wish as it's the rest day at the main center of the region with markets & services to the possible extent. A short hike to Khumjung or Everest View Hotel and enjoying the view of the mighty Himalayas should do for the day. Experience the Sherpa culture and learn about mountaineering history by making a short visit to Sherpa Museum and Khumjung School nearby. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,438m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-06: Tyangboche (3,870m/12,694 ft.) or Deboche (3860m/12,665 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk

Magnificent views of the Himalayas. (Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, Mount Amadablam and Kongde all the way) Making our way through the rhododendron(national flower of Nepal), birch & conifers forests we finally reach make it to the destination, Tyangboche. Visit the largest monastery in the region by the name “Tyangboche Monastery”. Overnight at Tyangboche or Deboche.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,870m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-07: Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk

Descending through the forest by Mount Everest, Mount Amadablam, and Mount Lhotse. Moving forward towards Imja Valley crossing Imja river and up to Dingboche, observe the agricultural environment of barley, buckwheat, and potato fields away from the grazing animal by walls on our way, “Pangboche Monastery” in Pangboche as per the name. Overnight at Dingboche.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,360m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-08: Dingboche Acclimatization

An Acclimatization day. With no compulsion making it to Nagarjuna Hill and Chukkung nearby for some excellent views of the Himalayas(Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache, and Ama Dablam) to make it like a day of acclimatization. Overnight at Dingboche.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,360m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 09: Chhukung (4750m/15,580 ft), climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m): 14km, 6 – 7 hours

Trail with stone-walled fields & Imja Khola valley indicating the entrance of glacier moraines amidst towering Himalayas. Continues to Bibre(yak herdsman place) then directly across the valley(View: Ama Dablam, Amphu Labsa). Intersected by icy streams continue our walk for 30 mins to make it to Chhukung. Reignite after lunch, towards Chhukung Ri, climb Chhukung Ri(involves some easy scrambling near the summit). From the top, direct access to a view of Ama Dablam & Amphu Labcha peaks. Retrace Chhukung for spending the night.  

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,360m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 10: Lobuche (4940m/16,210ft) Via Kongma La pass (5535m/18,159ft): 10km, 6 - 7 hours

The highest pass in existence is to cost an early start (Yes, Kongma La pass). Either take a trail over a hill northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier moraines or back to Bible(trail above the Niyang Khola). Cairns and Buddhist prayer flags indicate the highest altitude in the pass. Descending the mighty pass(Challenges of the day). Climbing moraine on the far side, turn north through Khumbu Glacier taking to Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,360m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-11: Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), Ascend Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk

Everest Base Camp, our final destination. Definitely is going to be an experience with challenges. Make our way to Gorak Shep 1st and head towards Everest Base Camp then following the Khumbu Glacier trails. Mountains that are observed: Nuptse, Pumori, and Khumbutse, and finally reach Everest Base Camp where we will be exploring today. For overnight, we return to Gorakshep.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈5,364m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-12: Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) Back to Pheriche (4,288m/14,070 ft.) 7-8 hrs walk

Depart for Kala Patthar to view the amazing sunrise seen from the Kala Patthar with the mighty Himalayas adding to it. Panorama from the top of Kala Patthar we head back to Pheriche for an overnight stay.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈5,545m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 13: Dzongla (4,830m/15,850 ft): 6km, 3 - 4 hours

Starting Lobuche trail takes us downhill by the Khumbu Glacier, later splits into 2 & right we choose. (For view-Awi Peak)  Pass-thru stupa, tombstones, walking a while we ascend. Chola Tsho Lake nearby then further to the other lake a lot smaller(Chola Tsho Lake). Crossing Chola Khola by the bridge to make a way to Dzongla. Overnight in Dzongla.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,360m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 14: Gokyo (4,800 m/15,744 ft.): 4-5 hrs walk

Today we start our day with a grand walk to the Land of Gokyo Lakes. We also cross over the bridge over a large river as we get into Gokyo Land. As we reach our destination, first of all, we can see the amazing first lake of Gokyo. Walking a bit further ahead we can see the second lake and again comes the third lake. Today we spend our time enjoying the view of the magnificent lakes Gokyo and overnight later in Gokyo itself.

✈4,800m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 15: Gokyo Valley Acclimatization

Today is the second acclimatization day of our trek which we will be doing in Gokyo as it is a wonderful and perfect place to acclimatize for our further trip too. As for today, we can hike to the fourth and fifth lake in Gokyo valley. The fifth lake is more popular among trekkers as it provides wonderful views of the slopes of Mount Everest too. After the hike of nearly 5 hours we overnight later in Gokyo Valley again.

✈4,800m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 16: Marlung (4210m/13,810 ft) via Renjo La Pass (5360m/17585 ft): 11km, 7 - 8 hours

An early start in the morning to make sure of the completion ahead. By Dudh Pokhari (lake) for 2 hours, descend with regard to Renjo La pass. Views as a treat to be expected of Himalayan & Rolwaling ranges,..... (Renjo La pass seem more similar to Gokyo Ri added 3rd Gokyo Lake & Gokyo Village beneath the gray smear(Ngozumpa Glacier). Views-Mt. Everest from the height of the pass is extraordinary. The continuing trail on a stone carpet & then move over loose scree to south bank of Angladumba Tsho Lake. Ice on the trail while descending down could be a potentially hazardous situation to an extent. Then to Relama Tsho & Renjo Lake. finally, down a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Lumde where locates a support lodge (often closed). An hour from Lumde to end the day with Marlung(located east bank-Bhote the Koshi River). Overnight at Marlung.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,360m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 17: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk

Descend Namche Bazaar crossing the rhododendron forests. With the natural beauty of the place and watching the smiley faces of Sherpa locals, we make our way down to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,440m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 18: Lukla (2,800m/9,186 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk

Lukla today, making our way through the Sherpa villages. Rest at places like Phakding and after 1-2 hours, if needy, we reach Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu early in the morning tomorrow. Overnight at Lukla.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈2,800m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

DAY-19: KATHMANDU FLIGHT(1,350M./4,429FT.)

Flyback Kathmandu.

Overnight in Kathmandu. 

INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast

✈1,350m.                                                

☾Hotel Vaishali                                               

〄Breakfast

DAY-20: FINAL DEPARTURE

Today we will be biding your farewell. Hoping we get to see you back in Nepal again as a family for another adventurous trip. We will take you to the International airport 3 hours before the scheduled flight and finally, you will depart back for your homeland!

Overnight in Kathmandu. 

INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast

✈1,350m.                                                         

☾Homeland                                              

〄Breakfast   

(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)

You must bring the important documents mentioned below in your trip.

  • Valid Passport with 2 pp sized photos
  • Proof of insurance and visa form
  • International air tickets
  • Enough cash which can be exchanged once you reach Kathmandu
  • Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.
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