Achieve the adventure of crossing three high passes in Everest region of Nepal at once. The Everest High Pass 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. The rising altitude and the rocky terrain are the two main challenges you have to come by! As it is said, great experiences are collected through hard work and tolerance. The almighty Everest lying at 8,848 metres is not a joke. Standing high, it possess some high altitude passes that offers the best views of mountains and wild landscapes.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
- Day 02: Preparation for trek and Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour
- Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft) Duration: 3 hours
- Day 04: Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) Duration: 6 hours
- Day 05: Namche Bazar and Everest View Hotel
- Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft) Duration: 5 hours
- Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft) Duration: 5 hours
- Day 08: Trek to Chhukung (4700m/15416 ft) Duration: 2 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
- Day 09: Hiking to Chhukung Ri (5540m/18171ft)
- Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4910m/16104 ft) via Kongma La pass (5335m/17498 ft) Duration: 7-8 hours
- Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft) & back to Gorekshep (5181m/16994ft) Duration: 8 hours
- Day 12: Hiking to Kalapattar (5545m/18188 ft) – Gorekshep and trek to Dzongla (4830m/15840 ft) Duration: 7 hours
- Day 13: Trek to Dragnak/Thangna (4700m/15415 ft) via crossing Cho La pass (5420m/17780 ft) Duration: 7 hrs
- Day 14: Trek to Gokyo lakes (4790m/15710 ft) Duration: 2-3 hours
- Day 15: Hiking to Gokyo RI (5483m/19083 ft)and back to Gokyo Lake, duration 3-4 hours
- Day 16: Trek to Lunden (4300m/14104 ft) via crossing Renjo La pass (5340m/17843 ft) Duration: 7 hours
- Day 17: Trek to Thame (3800m/13464ft) Duration: 4 hours
- Day 18: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) Duration: 4 hrs
- Day 19: Trek to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) Duration: 7 hours
- Day 20: Fly back to Kathmandu
- Day 21: Leisure day
- Day 22: Farewell
Cost Includes
- All ground transports in private vehicle including airport transfers
- Four nights accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu city tours including all entry fees, tour guide and private vehicle
- Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek; we provide private bathrooms with hot shower at Phakding, Namche and Lukla
- Seasonal fruits during the trek
- One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
- Round trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla and Lukla – Kathmandu including departure taxes
- Duffle bag for the trekking
- Down jacket and sleeping bag during the trek
- First aid medical kit
- Sagarmatha National Park Permits fee
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
- Government taxes & office service charge
Cost Excludes
- Meals not specified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
- Travel insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
- Cold drinks Inc. coke, water, fanta etc.
- Snacks and other personal expenses
- Hot shower during the trek except Phakding, Namche and Lukla
- Personal trekking equipments
- Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers
Important Note
If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.