Three High Passes to Everest

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Trekking in the Everest region is justifiably popular, but on this trek we go off-the-beaten-track through remote valleys and over high passes with superlative scenery every step of the way. For the first few days, we follow the main Everest trail but it is not long before we leave other trekkers behind as we head towards the Renjo La pass, 5,390m/17,684ft, via the tranquil beauty of the Bhote Khosi Valley. Once across the pass, we trek beside the turquoise Gokyo Lakes before crossing the snow-covered Cho La, 5,400m/17,700ft; our second high pass. This brings us close to the foot of Everest and we’ll enjoy stunning close-up views from the small peak of Kala Pattar. Our final challenge is to cross the Kongma La, 5,540m/18,176ft, where the scenery provides ample reward for our efforts with a breathtaking panorama of many of the highest peaks in the Himalaya.

This really is the ultimate high altitude Everest trekking route, in the world’s most spectacular mountain terrain. It’s undoubtedly tough – but the scenery provides more than ample rewards. This is one of the finest mountain journeys you are ever likely to undertake in your lifetime.

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 : Lukla (2850m) – to Phakding (2610m) – 35 minutes flight Duration: 4-5 hours.
Day 3 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Day 4 : Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.
Day 5 : Trek from Namche(3440m) to Tengboche (3,867m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Day 6 : Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,260m) Duration: 4-5 hours.
Day 7 : Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization.
Day 8 : Trek from Dingboche to Chukhung (4,750m) Duration: 2-3 hours.
Day 9 : Trek from Chukhung to Kongoma-la 5,535m and to Lobuche (4,928m) Duration 7-9 hours.
Day 10 : Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170m) & Everest Base Camp (5364m) & return to Gorakshep Duration: 6-7 hours.
Day 11 : Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatther (5643m) & then to Dzongla (4830m) Duration 6-7 hours.
Day 12 : Trek from Dzongla to Cho-la pass (5367m) & down to Thangnak (4750m) Duration: 7-9 hours.
Day 13 : Trek from Thangnak to Gokyo (4,750m) Duration: 3-4 hours.
Day 14 : Gokyo rest & visit the fifth lake then climb Gokyo Ri (5,357m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Day 15 : Trek from Gokyo to Renjo-La Pass (5360m) & descend to Marlung or Thame (4210m/3880m) Duration 7-9 hours.
Day 16 : Trek from Thame /Marlung to Monjo (2860m) via Namche Bazaar (3,440m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Day 17 : Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2,860m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
Day 18 : Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels
Day 19 : International departure & homeward bound.

Includes

Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep.
Two night’s standard twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.
All necessary paperwork including Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees.
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight with private airport transfer and domestic airport tax.
A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people).
Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag and walking poles (if you don’t have your own, to be returned after trip completed).
Government taxes and official expenses.
Guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour with private car/jeep.
Everest base camp trekking route map.
Oxygen meter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) which will ensure your health during the trek.
Assistant guide for groups of 8 or more people.

Excludes

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu – lunch, and dinner.
Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15-day visa.
Personal travel and medical insurance.
International airfare.
Your personal expenses.
All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses)
All desserts & sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses.
Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)
Kathmandu sightseeing monument entrance fees($30 USD per person)
Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight.