Everest High Pass Trek
US$1800
per personThe main attraction of Everest Three Passes Trek are the three passes – Renjo La (5,446m), Cho La (5,420m) and Kongma La Pass (5,535m). Though it is a very strenuous trek, it guarantees the exhilarating experience of adventure, perseverance, and excitement. Furthermore, the view from the top is spectacular as one can get the closest possible views of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Cho-yu, and Makalu.
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
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DepartureKathmandu, Nepal
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Difficulty LevelStreneous
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What to BringWarm Jacket, Trouser, Big neck water bottle, trekking shoes and shocks, warm cap, Sun glasses, normal medicine, head lightr, light shoes,globes etc
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Include
Kathmandu Arrival
Kathmandu To Lukla By Flight And Trek To Phakding
Trek To Namche
Acclimatization Day In Namche
Trek To Tengboche
Trek To Dingboche
Rest Day In Dingboche
Dingboche To Chhukung (4750m/15,580 Ft): 3 - 4 Hours
Chhukung: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m) And Trek Back To Chhukung: 3 – 4 Hours
Cross To Kongma La Pass (5535m/18,159ft), Trek To Lobuche (4940m/16,210ft): 6 - 7 Hours
Lobuche To Gorak Shep (5170 M/16,961ft), Visit Everest Base Camp (5364 M/17,594 Ft): 6-7 Hours
Gorak Shep To Kala Patthar (5545 M/18,192 Ft), Then To Lobuche (4940 M/16,207 Ft): 8 - 9 Hours
Lobuche To Dzongla (4830m/15,850 Ft): 3 - 4 Hours
Trek To Gokyo (4800m/15,580 Ft) Via Cho La Pass (5368m/17,611 Ft): 7 - 8 Hours
Rest Day In Gokyo: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m/17,575 Ft), Tour 4th And 5th Gokyo Lakes: 3 - 4 Hours
Gokyo To Marlung (4210m/13,810 Ft) Via Renjo La Pass (5360m/17585 Ft): 7 - 8 Hours
Marlung To Namche Bazaar: 5 - 6 Hours
Trek Down To Lukla
Flight Back To Kathmandu And Sightseeing
Departure
Tour Location
Cost Includes:
- Pick up and drop from International and Domestic Airport during this package with one official representative
- Private tourist vehicles will be available as per itinerary
- Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight ticket
- 3 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu at three-star hotel on twin sharing basis
- All accommodation in best available lodges/tea houses/tent during trekking
- Three times meal (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea/hot water/coffee) during trekking
- Welcome or Farewell dinner (one time during Nepal trip)
- An experienced and well trained English Speaking Guide and Porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
- Salary, Insurance, whole accommodation of trekking crew member
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- All entrance fees during trekking and sightseeing
- Achievement Certificate, T-shirt, First Aid Kit, Trekking Map and seasonal fruits
- All necessary paperwork, TIMS, Entrance fees, and applicable all permits
- Departure information, visa extension procedure and international flight reconfirmation
- Company service charge and all applicable government tax
Cost doesn’t include:
- Visa Fee, International Air Fare and all other cost incurred before arrival in Nepal
- Traveller’s Travel Insurance (Must cover Accidental, Medical and Search and Rescue)
- Hotel accommodation, Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu because of an early arrival in Nepal or late departure from Nepal, early return from the mountain because of any reason than the scheduled itinerary.
- Lunch and Dinner except Welcome or Farewell dinner provided by company in Kathmandu
- Alcoholic and soft drinks with all personal expenses
- Tipping for guides, porters, and drivers (tipping is not mandatory but highly expected)
- Any other unseen expenses which are not mentioned in cost includes part