Everest High Pass Trek

Everest area has its highlights that make trekkers develop different styles to explore its richness. Dropping all another classic trek, some adventurous hikers go through all the three deep and dangerous crevasses (passes) i.e. Everest High Pass Trek to finally view the highest peaks of the world. more challenging than the traditional Everest trek, it involves crossing the three passes, Kongma-La Pass (5535m) Cho-La Pass (5368m), Renjo La pass (5338m). The breathtaking sceneries, awe-inspiring snow-covered peaks, and playful village landscapes are experiences that can give you a lifetime of a beautiful memory.

Like every other Everest trek, it starts from a 35 min flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The 17 or longer days trek then introduces the Sagarmatha National Park that allows you to explore the diversity of floras and faunas of the forest inhabitants. The greenery of parks and colorful rhododendron forests, along with the sight of playful monkeys is not a scene that you get to view everywhere anytime. Trekker’s junction Namche Bazaar, a place for acclimatization, reminds you of the bustling Kathmandu city as it has places to see, shop and also eat.

Everest High Pass Trek Route

The Everest High Pass trek can start from either enjoy La pass or Kongma La pass, depending on the guides and trekkers’ interest. The Renjo La Pass has beautiful villages like Thame and Lungdhen. The difficulty ascending of the newly found and highest pass then requires a leisure descent to the Tranquil mountain lake Gokyo. Climbing the Gokyo Ri (5330m/17487 feet) for a magnificent view of mountains and glaciers like Ngozumpa, you reach the icy and most interesting Cho La Pass.

The trail also passes Everest Base Camp itself where the place Kala Patthar (5550m) gives you the enigmatic and closest view of Mt. Everest. Descending down the Chhukung Ri which is hidden under the Lhotse-Nuptse wall is a long hike to the Kongma La Pass. The long hike is then made more interesting when a famous monastery welcomes you at Tengboche. Down through the beautiful valley of Khumjung, Everest high pass trek ends back Lukla.

Though the long, strenuous hike is tiring and difficult, the service that the Sherpa people provide at the end of the day and their hospitability makes everything worthwhile.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)
Day 2: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding (2651m/8700ft) 8km, 3 hrs trek
Day 3: Phakding to Namche (3440m/11280ft) 11km, 6-7 hrs
Day 4: Namche Acclimatization day or exploration day
Day 5: Namche to Tengboche (3870m/12694ft) 10km, 5-6 hrs
Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche (4360m/14300ft) 9km, 5-6 hrs
Day 7: Dingboche 2nd acclimatization day
Day 8: Dingboche to Chhukung (4750m/15,580 ft), 3 – 4 hours
Day 9: Chhukung: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung, 3 – 4 hours
Day 10: Cross to Kongma La pass (5535m/18,159ft), Trek to Lobuche (4940m/16,210ft), 6 – 7 hours
Day 11: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m/17,594 ft), 6-7 hours
Day 12: Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545 m/18,192 ft), then to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft), 8 – 9 hours
Day 13: Lobuche to Dzongla (4830m/15,850 ft), 3 – 4 hours
Day 14: Trek to Gokyo (4800m/15,580 ft) via Cho La pass (5368m/17,611 ft), 7 – 8 hours
Day 15: Rest day in Gokyo: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m/17,575 ft), tour 4th and 5th Gokyo lakes, 3 – 4 hours
Day 16: Gokyo to Marlung (4210m/13,810 ft) via Renjo La Pass (5360m/17585 ft), 7 – 8 hours
Day 17: Marlung to Namche Bazaar, 5 – 6 hours
Day 18: Trek down to Lukla
Day 19: Flight back to Kathmandu and sightseeing
Day 20: Departure day