| Group size: | Min 2 pax | Max-Altitude: | 5,555 m |
| Destination: | Nepal | ||
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meals: | Breakfast/Lunch Dinner during the trek | ||
| Accommodation: | Hotel/Mountain Lodge | ||
| Fitness level: | Strenuous | ||
Everest High Passes - 18 Days is the entry to the vicinity of Mt. Everest experiencing a splendid walk in the glaciers passing electrifying Cho-la Pass, and highest Khongma-la Pass attempting magnificent views of the Himalayas from Gokyo Lake.
This Trek is designed including an amazingly fun-walking trail that goes ups and down in the rolling hills as like waves in an ocean. View the perfectly integrated valley of Dudh Koshi river along with lush vegetation of National Park beautified by the panoramic view of the Himalayas.
Experience the authentic Sherpa culture in the mountainous villages, monasteries, the sacred mani-walls, fluttering colorful flags portraying spirituality, Chortains all the way demonstrating Himalayan Buddhism. Walk on the off beaten trail to the Gokyo Lake for a perfect view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Nuptse and cross the most exciting and thrilling Cho-la Pass. The most exciting and the highlight of this trek is when you walk along the Khumbu Glacier that extends from Khumbu Icefall. Climb up the Kalapatthar for an astonishing view of snowcapped mountains and cross the highest Pass- the Kongma-La Pass is the ever exciting part of this trek.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft | Phakding: 2610 m/8613 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 03 Trek to Namche
Altitude | 3440 m/11352 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Hike to Khumjung and Acclimatization in Khumjung
Altitude: 3,790 m| Trek: 1 hr Meal: BLD
Day 05: Trek Namche Bazaar to Phortse Tanga
Altitude: 3,680m/ 12145 ft | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek Phortse Thanga to Machhermo
Altitude: 4,470 m/14750 ft | Trek: 4-5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 07: Trek Machhermo to Gokyo
Altitude: 4,800 m/15840 ft | Trek: 4-5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 08: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day
Altitude: 5000 m/33000 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 09: Trek to Tragnang
Altitude: 4700 m/15510 ft | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass
Altitude: Cho-la pass: 5330 m/17589 ft | Dzongla: 4830 m/15939 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357m/17678 ft), back to Gorakshep
Altitude: 5140 m/16960 ft | Trek: 6/7 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 12: Trek to Kalapatthar, trek back to Lobuche
Altitude: Kalapatthar: 5550 m/18315 ft | Lobuche: 4910 m/16203 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 13: Trek to Chhukung via Kongma-la pass
Altitude: Kongma-la: 5535 m/18265 ft. Chhukung: 4750 m/15675 ft | Trek: 6/7 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 14: Trek to Manjo
Altitude: 2850m/9405 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 15: Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft | Flight: 30 minutes | Meal: B
Day 17: Spare Day
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Meal: Breakfast
Day 18: Departure Transfer
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft | Meal: B
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representatives will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at the hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding - Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft | Phakding: 2610 m/8613 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD
On a clear bright morning, you will fly over the snowcapped mountains to one of the most electrifying high altitude airports, Lukla at an altitude 2900 m. Your guides and porters will accompany you here for the trek. Hence, the trekking adventure kicks off. Beginning the trek, you will slide down almost 500 meters to Dudh Koshi River. Then, the trek winds along the trial besides the River towards Phakding. Passing several mani-walls and boulders engraved with Buddhist prayers, you will arrive at Phakding where you will spend the first night of your trek.
Day 03: Trek to Namche - Altitude | 3440 m/11352 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
The trek chases the northern trial up the Dudh Kosi valley to Monjo. At Monjo, the trek officially enters Sagarmatha National Park where you have to issue Sagarmatha National Park Permit Card. Continuing the trail along the steep uphill climb while savoring the first glimpse of Everest, you will arrive at the hub of Sherpa- Namche Bazaar.
Day 04: Hike to Khumjung and Acclimatization in Khumjung - Altitude: 3,790 m| Trek: 1 hr | Meal: BLD
We will hike to Khumjung village and the entire day will be spent in Khumjung so as to adjust with the thin air and the environment. It is always advisable to remain active instead of sitting ideal during the day. You can also visit the National Parks headquarter, monasteries or the museum. Evening time can be spent by roaming around the market areas. This night will also be spent in a lodge in Khumjung.
Day 05: Trek Namche Bazaar to Phortse Tanga - Altitude: 3,680m/ 12145 ft | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD
Today, you will climb the Khumjung hill and descend to the east of the village down the broad valley leading to the Dudh Koshi from where the route turns north. Treading to the ridge top that stretches down from Mt. Khumbila, which is manifested by a beautiful “Chorten”, you will begin to explore Mohang. It is the birthplace of the reincarnated revered monk of Rongbuk Monastery of Tibet, who has flourish Tibetan Buddhism in Khumbu and neighboring regions. Beyond, Mohang, you will slide down along the series sheer switchbacks on the sandy slope to Dush Koshi Riverbed. Phortse Tanga is a small village that lies at the riverside.
Day 06: Trek Phortse Thanga to Machhermo - Altitude: 4,470 m/14750 ft | Trek: 4-5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Your trek from Phortse Tanga begins with the uphill climb to Machhermo. The trail today penetrates wonderful rhododendron woods and then arrives at Tongba. Beyond Tongba the trek still chases uphill trail and passes beautiful villages- Dhole, Labarma and Luza before arriving at Machhermo.
Day 07: Trek Machhermo to Gokyo - Altitude: 4,800 m/15840 ft | Trek: 4-5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Today the trek begins with an uphill walk to a ridge that caters fantastic view. From the ridge top, the deep valley Kantega down and towering Cho Oyu 8153m above are eye-feasting sights. From the ridge top, you tread along the widened valley and cross Phangnga- pass, where 40 people during 1995 avalanche lost their lives. Sliding down to the riverbed and then chasing along the steep trail via the terminal moraine of the Ngazumpa Glacier, arrive at a stream. Crossing the stream on a small iron bridge, tread along the leveled trail and arrive in first Lake Longpongo, at 4690 m. Soon you will sight the second lake Taujung Tsho. A short walk from the second lake brings to the third lake called Gokyo Tsho. The famous village of Gokyo sits just above the lake with an amazing backdrop of Mt. Cho-Oyu. You will have lunch & post-lunch set out to explore Dudh Pokhari. Overnight in Gokyo.
Day 08: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day - Altitude: 5000 m/33000 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
This is a day for proper acclimatization before heading towards Cho La Pass. However, it does not means just to sit in a teahouse with books & coffee. Today, you can go for a hike to Gokyo Ri- an ideal vantage point to sight extremely the beautiful vistas of Everest and its closest neighbor; fourth lake and fifth lake that caters the demanding views of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu.
Day 09: Trek to Tragnang - Altitude: 4700 m/15510 ft | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD
After spending a magnificent day in mystical Gokyo valley, you will set your journey towards Tragnang. You will walk a bit zigzags trail passing the forest and crossing small streams. You have to climb the second lake and Ngozumba Glacier to reach Tragnang. Spend your overnight at local lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass - Altitude: Cho-la pass: 5330 m/17589 ft | Dzongla: 4830 m/15939 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Today will be a long day of your trek and required a bit technical, as you will be crossing the pass. The presence of steep glacial section on the east makes this pass a technically demanding walk. Ice covered rocks make day’s trek tricky with slippery attributes. Beginning the trek, we walk through a rocky ravine to the top of the pass, which is marked by fluttering prayer flags and chortens. The pointed Ama Dablam along with Cholatse soars Lobuche East and Baruntse is extremely beautiful vistas from the top. Now traversing across some crevasses we arrive at Dzongla Village.
Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357m/17678 ft), back to Gorakshep | Gorakshep: 5140 m/16960 ft | Trek: 6/7 hrs | Meal: BLD
It is the most interesting and challenging day of this trip as the day starts with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Today, you will hike up to the Everest base camp at an altitude of 5364 m. You will head through the horizontal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the way to Gorekshep, you will witness the north ridge of Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Nuptse and many more. Further climbing through the Changri Glacier, you can have the first glimpse of Kalapatthar. You will stop at Gorekshep for a lunch; then continue to walk for your ultimate destination- the Everest Base Camp. The splendid views of the mountains and scenarios make the journey livelier, even snubbing all the tiresome walk in the steep route. The trail will last for approximately 3 hours from Gorekshep. Once you reach base camp, you can actually see the deadliest route to Everest that makes the journey more adventurous. You will get to spend quality time exploring the base camp and surrounding areas and return to Gorak Shep to spend the night.
Day 12: Trek to Kalapatthar, trek back to Lobuche - Altitude: Kalapatthar: 5550 m/18315 ft | Lobuche: 4910 m/16203 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Today will be the most adventurous walk as you are going to pass the highest pass of this trip, the Kongma-La pass. You will start walking just after breakfast following Khumbu glacier towards east. The trail would be long without any tea shop and water sources, hence, you should carry a water bottle and some snacks. On the trail, you can catch the best view of Mt. Kongma Tse (5820 m), Mt. Pokalde (5806 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mt. Lhotse Shar (8383 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Mt. Baruntse (7220 m) and Mt. Ama Dablam. You will continue to walk up till you reach Kongma-la top that is decorated with the cairns and Buddhist flag, then you will step down towards Chukkung where you will stay overnight.
Day 13: Trek to Chhukung via Kongma-la pass - Altitude: Kongma-la: 5535 m/18265 ft. Chhukung: 4750 m/15675 ft | Trek: 6/7 hrs | Meal: BLD
Today will be the most adventurous walk as you are going to pass the highest pass of this trip, the Kongma-La pass. You will start walking just after breakfast following Khumbu glacier towards east. The trail would be long without any tea shop and water sources, hence, you should carry a water bottle and some snacks. On the trail, you can catch the best view of Mt. Kongma Tse (5820 m), Mt. Pokalde (5806 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mt. Lhotse Shar (8383 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Mt. Baruntse (7220 m) and Mt. Ama Dablam. You will continue to walk up till you reach Kongma-la top that is decorated with the cairns and Buddhist flag, then you will step down towards Chukkung where you will stay overnight.
Day 14: Trek to Namche - Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
It will be the steep down following the River, crossing a bridge and enjoying the route decorated with birch and rhododendron forest. Your sight will even keep on catching a few Himalayan giants including Everest, Kwangde, Tawache, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserkhu. Overnight will be refreshing at Namche.
Day 15: Trek to Lukla - Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Today is the final day of the trip. You will walk following Dudh Koshi River down to Lukla. You will have a celebration with the involvement of the Guide, Sherpa and Porters as well. They will serve some local’s beer called “CHANG” and enjoy party learning some dance step from traditional Sherpas.
Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft | Flight: 30 minutes | Meal: B
You will board a plane back to Kathmandu. Arriving at Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel and rest of the day will be your leisure time. You can go for shopping, message, or rest at the Hotel.
Day 17: Spare Day | Meal: B
Day 18: Departure Transfer - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft | Meal: B
You will depart Kathmandu carrying lots of adventurous memories of the Everest Base Camp via 2 passes trek.
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Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes, however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is important that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the Everest Base camp trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Treks Planner Nepal before booking the trek.
Trekking in the Himalayan region goes through unexpected complication like natural and health challenges resulting in changes in the itinerary for your own security reason, If such an incident happens during the trek our professional Guide, Porters and leader take you to final point safely for evacuation so, please be friendly with your guide for more achievements and protection. Flights in the Himalayan region often get canceled even in the best season due to bad weather so we request our travelers to carry luggage for extra days.
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