Everest High Passes Trek- 20 Days
Over View
Everest High Passes Trek is Suitable for those who is really seeking adventurous journey and love to take challenge which involves crossing high mountain passes. In this trek we will cross through 3 highest adventurous pass named as Kongma la Pass(5535m), Cho la Pass(5480m) and Renjola Pass(5360m). During the trek we will have opportunity to see the world's highest mountains Everest(8848m), Lhotse(8516m), Makalu(8485m), Cho Oyu(8201m), Khantega(6761m),Thamserku(6612m),Taboche(6495m),Cholatse(644om) and many more 6000m and 7000m mountains. We have opportunity to explore Sherpa village and culture, high Himalayas Buddhist Monasteries. In this trek we will visit Everest Base camp (5364m), Gokyo Lakes, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, one of the oldest monastery in Khumbu region. After a day sightseeing in UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathamdu and Bhaktapur next morning we will take a scenic flight to Lukla. After landing to Lukla we walk down to Dudh Koshi valley via Cheplung village to reach to Phakding.
Everest High Passes Trekking Highlights
-Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
or Manthali to Lukla
-Follow the footsteps of Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary and other world famous climbers.
-Pass through the Sagarmatha National Park which is under UNESCO world heritage site since 1979.
-Visit Sherpa village, meet local people, explore theirs' culture and lifestyles.
-Staying in Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital of Khumbu region itself an amazing experience.
-We will cross through 3 highest adventurous pass named as Kongma la Pass(5535m), Cho la Pass(5480m) and Renjola Pass(5360m). which is an amazing life time experiences.
-We have amazing view of Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefalls.
-We reach the Mount Everest Base Camp which is everyone's dream.
-We reach to kalapatthar(5545m), known as Everest View Point offers us breathtaking view of Mount Everest and so many beautiful mountains.
-Visit Tengboche Monastery, one of the oldest monastery of this region and its strong spiritual connection.
- We visit Sagarmatha Museum. We can explore entire knowledge of Everest Region.
-Breathtaking view of gorgeous mountains throughout the entire trekking.
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu Airport, A representative of Himalayan Encyclopedia will wait outside of the airport with your name signage to welcome you beautiful country Nepal. He/She will take you to the hotel. In the day, there will be trip briefing. We will provide you much more information in the briefing which help you to prepare the trip nicely. In the evening you can explore touristic city Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel.
Accommodation : Tea House
Day 2: Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding
Today we will take wonderful flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport Lukla. The scenic flight will take you about 40 minutes.
After reaching Lukla, we will walk down to Phakding(2650m) through Dudh Koshi valley. We will pass through beautiful Cheplung Village(2690m) with wonderful view of Mt. Khumbilla(5761m),a sacred mountain which is never climbed. We walk up and down on the side of Dudh Koshi river to reach Phakding. Overnight in Phakding
Maximum Altitude: 2800m/9187ft
Hiking: 3-4 hrs.'
Travel Distance: 8 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After having breakfast at Phakding, We will walk towards Namche Bazaar(3440m). We walk through pine forest and reach the valley of Chaurikharkha. We cross Dudh Koshi river and reach to beautiful Monjo village. After couple of minutes walking, We reach to Sagarmatha National Park Entrance gate. We will get Entrance ticket of National park and descend down to Jorsalle village. This will be last village before Namche Bazaar. We walk along side of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi river. A steep climb up from the last suspension bridge through pine forest, another 2 hours reach to the beautiful Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Maximum Altitude :3440m/11284ft
Travel Distance: 11 km
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Accommodation : Hotel
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Acclimatization day at Namche
Today is the rest day at Namche Bazaar. Although there are several things to do in Namche Bazaar, we go morning hike to the Everest View Hotel (3880m). On the way to Everest View Hotel, We will visit Sagarmatha National Park Museum. On the way we will have magnificent view of Lhotse(8516m), Amadablam(6812m),Khantega(6761m),Thamserku(6612m),Taboche(6495m),Cholatse(644om) and many other beautiful mountains. We will have tea/coffee at Everest View hotel with the view of Everest(8848m).
If you are interested in the day hike we can walk down to Khumjung Village(3790m). We can visit Khumjung Hillary School and Khunde Hospital established by Sir Edmund Hillary. We can visit Buddhist Monastery, where Yeti's head has been kept safely. We can explore Sherpa settlement, Sherpa lifestyles, meet local people in Khumjung village. After that we can walk down to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Maximum Altitude :3880m
Hiking: 3-4 hours(to Everest view hotel/Acclimatization hiking)
Travel Distance: 8 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Today we trek to Tengboche(3875m), a famous monastery in Khumbu region. We walk about 2 hours steady flat to Kyanjuma(3600m) and walk down to Lausasa and Phungi Thanga village. On the way we will have magnificent view of Lhotse(8516m), Amadablam(6812m),Khantega(6761m),Thamserku(6612m),Taboche(6495m),Cholatse(644om) and many other beautiful mountains. We cross the suspension bridge of Dudh Koshi river and walk steep to Tengboche Monastery. Overnight in Tengboche or Debuche .
Maximum Altitude : 3875m
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Travel Distance: 10 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 : Tengboche to Dingboche
After having breakfast we start our trip to Dingboche through lush trees, birch, conifers and rhododendron forest. Within 30 minutes we will reach to Debuche village (3820m). We walk flat to imja river, cross suspension bridge. The trail rewards us pristine view of Lhotse(8516m),Nuptse(7861m), Amadablam(6812m),Khantega(6761m) and mountains. We further move and gently uphill takes us another beautiful village Pangboche(3950m). Next one hour from Pangboche, we will close to Somare(4040m). We further move to imja valley where two rivers meets. After crossing small bridge, we climb uphill to Dingboche village. Dingboche is an amazing village with 360 view of mountains. Overnight in Dingboche.
Maximum Altitude :4410m
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Travel Distance: 9 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Dingboche-Acclimatization
Today is reserved day for acclimatization. After having breakfast we go morning hike to Nangkartshang Peak(5121m) or Chukkung (4730m). Our hiking today rewards us 360 view of dozens of gorgeous mountains such as Lhotse(8516m), Makalu(8463m),Lobuche East (6119m),Island Peak(6160m),Peak 38(7590m),Baruntse(7162m), Amadablam(6812m),Khantega(6761m),Thamserku(6612m),Taboche(6495m),Cholatse(644om) and many other mountains. We try to reach 200-300m higher elevation than Dingboche which helps us for tomorrow. We come down to Dingboche for the rest.
Dingboche is the popular stop for the trekkers and climbers headed to Mount Everest, Makalu, Island Peak, Baruntse. We can spend our day time going around the Dingboche village. In Dingboche, We can find ATM, Bakery, Coffee shop, Clothes Shop, Grocery, Pharmacy etc. Overnight in Dingboche.
Maximum Altitude :4700m
Hiking: 3-4 hours
Travel Distance: 3 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche
After having breakfast, We start our trek with a gradual climb towards Thukla(4620m) where we normally stop for the lunch. We will have wonderful view of Mt. Cholatse(6440m),Taboche(6495m) on the left. Further walking we will see Pheriche(4200m) where there is small hospital for mountain sickness. We will have beautiful view of cone shaped mountain Pumori(7161m) before reaching Thukla.
After having lunch at Thukla we climb to Thukla Pass(4830m). Upon reaching the top, We will see the memorable park who perished on a mission to climb the Everest, among those Scott Fisher-American Mountaineer and Babu Chiri Sherpa-10 times Everest submitter. From here the trail is easy to Lobuche(5030m),we continue our journey to the Khumbu moraine and have a great view of Lobuche East, Changri, Lingrentse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Lhola, and so on. When we reach to Lobuche, Nuptse(7161m) mountain will be just in front of us. Overnight in Lobuche.
Maximum Altitude :5030m
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Travel Distance: 7 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9 : Dingboche to Chukkung, Climb Chukkung Ri
Our trail go through Imja river and stone walled local village of Dingboche and local potatoes field. We continue our trek with the
view of Lhotse, Island peak, Peak 38, Amadablam mountains. It take s about 2 hours to reach to Chukkung the we start to climb Chukkung Ri. The view of the top of the Chukkung is just an amazing experience. We descend back to Chukkung to spend the night.
Maximum Altitude :5546m
Hiking: 6-7 hours
Travel Distance: 14km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 : Cross to Kongma La Pass, Trek to Lobuche
We start our trek to tackle to climb the Kongma La Pass(5535m). We have two options straight way :We can climb the hill over the Nuptse glacier moraine or walk back to Bibre and trail above the Niyang Khola. The top of the pass is marked by Buddhist prayers flags. We will descent down very carefully, it will be most difficult section of today's trekking. we climb moraine and walk along side of Khumbu glacier to reach Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche
Maximum Altitude :5535m
Hiking: 6-7 hours
Travel Distance: 10km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Lobuche to Gorakshep, Visit The Everest Basecamp
Today is the most important and most awaited day of our trekking because we are reaching to the Everest Base Camp today. For you this will be the most nearest point of Everest you could ever been to Mt Everest without being the climber. Early morning, We will have the breakfast and start our trek to Gorakshep. Gorakshep is the highest human settlement place and last stop to the Everest Base Camp Trek . During the trek to Lobuche, We will rewards with the glorious view of Changri, Pumori, Lingrentse, Khumbutse,Nuptse and so many other mountains. When we reach to Khumbu Glacier, the trail will be half to Gorakshep. The view of Khumbu Glacier from the top is breathtaking.
After reaching Gorakshep, We will have quick break and continue our trip to the Everest Base Camp. We pass through rocky dunes, moraine and streams before reaching the Everest Base Camp. The walk is strenuous due to thin air in the atmosphere. When we reach to the Everest Base Camp, We take photos and videos for the life time memory. We get back to the same trail to the Gorakshep. Overnight in Gorakshep.
Maximum Altitude : 5364m/17599ft
Hiking: 6-7 hours
Travel Distance: 13 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12 : Gorak Shep to Kalapatthar, then to Lobuche
Our day today starts early morning hiking to the Kalapatthar as we have chances of sun rising over Mount Everest and surrounding mountains. We might face cold temperature(-10 to -15) and chilled winds while walking. Upon reaching kalapatthar(5545m), We get 360 view of mountains and beautiful view of Mount Everest. We take pictures and return back to Gorakshep to have breakfast.
After having breakfast, We walk down to Lobuche. Descending down we feel better with the view of stunning view of Himalayan vista. Overnight in Lobuche.
Maximum Altitude :5545m/18193ft
Hiking: 7-8 hours
Travel Distance: 16 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13 : Lobuche to Dzongla
We descend down alongh side to Khumbu glacier. After 30 min, the trail intersects in two section: one goes to Chola Pass another goes to Dingboche and Pheriche . We follow the Chola Pass trail. We pass through tombstones in a distance. When we ascend the trail, We see Chola Tsho lake. We cross a small bridge of Chola Khola to reach Dzongla. Overnight in Dzongla.
Maximum Altitude :5545m/18193ft
Hiking: 3-4 hours
Travel Distance: 6 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14 : Trek to Gokyo via Chola Pass
When we reach higher we see beautiful view of Chola Lake and majestic Amadabalam and Cholatse mountains range. We climb the steep boulders to the tricky trail to the crevasse. The top of the pass is marked by prayers flags. The view from the majestic mountains from the top is breathtaking. The long but moderate trek takes us to Thagnak. We walk along the side of Ngozumpa glacier, which is the longest glacier of Nepal. Reaching the other side of the glacier rewards us the view of second lake and series of six lakes. A short distance away is third Gokyo lakes. On the aide of this lake, there is beautiful Gokyo Village where stay tonight.
Maximum Altitude :4800m
Hiking: 7-8 hours. hours
Travel Distance: 6 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 15 : Rest day in Gokyo : Climb Gokyo Ri, tour of 4th and 5 th Gokyo lakes
We climb the Gokyo Ri today with a stunning view of Himalayan vista. We can go the tour of 4th lakes which about 3 km distance from Gokyo village. We continue our journey to 5th lakes and reach to famous Scoundrel's View Point from where we can see the breathtaking view of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Amadablam, Baruntse and so on. We trek back to Gokyo to spend our night. Overnight in Gokyo
Maximum Altitude :5357m
Hiking: 3-4 hours.
Travel Distance: 6 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 16 : Gokyo to Marlung via Renjola Pass
Early morning, We start our trek to Renjola Pass. We follow the Dudh Pokhari trail to go Renjola Pass. Its takes about 3 hours to reach the top. We will have magnificent view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and so on. While descending down, there will be chance of ice on the trail, we need to be careful. Further descending down to the trail we will reach the narrow valley of Lungden. Next an hour walk from Lungden takes us to the beautiful local village Marlung, Overnight in Marlung.
Maximum Altitude :5360m
Hiking: 7-8 hours
Travel Distance: 11 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 17 : Marlung to Namche Bazaar
We descend down to Namche Bazaar through Thame by following very traditinal routes. I the history, this routes used to be the trade route with Tibet. We reach Thame after crossing at least two suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi river. There is a famous Buddhist Gompa on the west side hill of the Thame. We follow Namche trail by passing small village and reach to Namche. Namche is the biggest local town entire Everest Region.
Maximum Altitude :3438m
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Travel Distance: 15 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 18 : Namche Bazaar to Lukla
The trail is descends steeply downwards until we reach to Jorsalle. We need to walk carefully while walking downhill as the rocky terrain. The trail becomes easier after passing Monjo. We will walk up and down of Cheplung and Benkhar village to reach Phakding. From Phakding we walk uphill to Cheplung village. Another an hour from Cheplung, We will reach to Lukla. After reaching Lukla, We can recall the memory of last 2 weeks trip. We can enjoy, take rest, and go around to Lukla Bazaar. Overnight in Lukla
Maximum Altitude :2860m
Hiking: 7-8 hours
Travel Distance:19 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner
Day 19 : Fly to Kathmandu
Your adventure journey come to end today. We catch early morning flight to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, We can take rest or go for shopping. If we have time, We can explore historical Kathmandu city. In the evening, you can go for shopping and enjoy. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Maximum Altitude :1350m/4429ft
Flight: 40 minutes
Accommodation : Hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Day 20 : Final Departure
Cost Includes
- Round trip flight to Kathmandu- Lukla
- All ground transportation in a private vehicle
- 2 nights accommodation in 3 star category hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan.
- Accommodation at Local Tea Houses(on a twin sharing basis) during the trek.
- Daily meals(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
- National Park Permit
- Rural Municipality Permit
- A Government Licensed, English speaking Trekking Guide.
- Porters to carry your baggage(1 porter for 2 clients)
- All the cost for food, accommodation, salary, accidental insurance for Guide and Porter.
- Duffel Bag, Sleeping bag and Down Jacket during the trek.
- Everest High Passes Trekking Route Map
- First Aid Kit.
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Visa Cost
- Travel Insurance
- All soft drinks including water
- Snacks and all types of refreshment items.
- Laundry, Telephone expenses, Electricity charges, Wi Fi, Hot Shower
- Personal trekking gears
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early or late departure to the trek or early return from the trek.
- Additional cost incurred due to cause beyond our control such as landslides, weather condition, illness, strikes, changes of government policies etc.
- Tips to the Guide and Porter
1.How high is Everest High Passes Trek ?
The starting point of Everest High Passes Trek Lukla is 2860m/9383ft and Everest Base Camp is-5364m/17598ft
Kongma la Pass(5535m), Cho la Pass(5480m) and Renjola Pass(5360m)
2.How fit do I need to be to go trekking to Everest High Passes Trek ?
Everest High Passes Trek is not an easy trek. An average fitness is required to complete this trek.
3.Where am I sleeping at night ?
You will sleep at the Tea houses having basic facilities.
4.Which is the best season to Trekking in Everest High Passes Trek ?
March-May
September-December
- How easy or difficult Everest High Passes Trek ?
Everest High Passes Trek is strenuous trek as we passes 3 highest passes ongma la Pass(5535m), Cho la Pass(5480m) and Renjola Pass(5360m).
6.Is drinking water easily available during the trek ? Is it safe ?
We can find mineral water in the Tea Houses which is 100% safe to drink. If you are using tap water for Drinking, You can use water purification tablets.
7.How do we Travel from Kathmandu to Lukla?
If you are flying from Kathmandu, We have to go Tribhuvan International Airport, domestic terminal which takes about 20 minutes from Thamel. If you are flying from Ramechhap, We have to drive about 4 hours to Manthali.
8.What food do we get in mountain?
We normally get local hygienic and fresh foods. Although there will be different varieties of Chinese, Continental, Indian foods. Your Guide will help you to choose the foods.
9.What happens if I get sick in the mountain?
Having minor health issue is normal in mountains. You may have common cold, minor headache which is common in mountain. But if you have serious high altitude sickness, we have to come back. In worst case helicopter evacuation will be done.
10. what kind of accommodation we can get during the trek ?
The Tea House in the mountain will be basic. Although we can find room having attach bathroom, in some areas. you have to inform in an advance if you want more facilities room.
