Everest three High Passes Trek
The adventure seekers, this is an ultimate trek, that will take you through the famous three passes of Everest , namely the Renjo La pass, the Cho La pass and the Kongma La pass. It is a trek with unparalled alpine beauty and without doubt the grandest mountain scenery on the world.The highlights of the trek include the Sherpa village of Khumjung, the pristine Gokyo lake, the breathtaking scenery fron the all these passes and the vist to Everest base camp.Unlike other treks in Everest region , this trek makes a loop , hence no tracing back of the route. The good thing about this trek is despite having to cross three passes , you do not require any technical climbing and any person with good fitness and previous trekking experience can complete the trek successfully.
Grading of Trek : Moderate to hard
Type of Trek : Lodge/ Tea House
Highest Elevation : 5545m
Trek Duration :- 17 Days
Start :- Katmandu
Finish :- Kathmand
Season : Mid February –May/ Oct-November-December
Day 01 : Kathmandu to Phakding via Lukla
Day 02 : Phakding to Namche
Day 03 : Namche to Thame
Day 04 : Thame(3820m) to Lungdeng
Day 05 : Rest day in Lungdeng(4500m)
Day 06 : Lungdeng– Renjola Pass (5415m)-Gokyo
Day 07 : Gokyo Lake explore around
The excursion to the Gokyo peak usually starts early in the morning. The climb is quite steep first 30 minutes; it will take you an hour to reach the top with its traditional prayer flags. From where you will have a magnificent view of highest peaks, from the west to east are Cho you (8,153m), Gyachung Kang (7,922m), Everest ( 8848m), Lhotse (8,501m) and further way Makalu, On the way to descent you can enjoy, superb view of Gokyo Lake.
Day 08 : Gokyo Lake to Thangnak
Day 9 : Cho-La crossing- Dzongla
The trek through Cho La Pass (5,330m), while this is a rather difficult route, requires some mountaineering experience and well equipped. We suggest bringing warm clothing and some extra food. The pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier crossing. There are no technical problems and there is a trail in the rocks besides the icefall.
Day 10 : Dzongla to Gorekchep via Lobuche
Day 11 : Gorekchep to Kalapatter and Back to Lobouche
Day 12 : Lobouche to Chhukung Via Kangma la-pass
Day 13: Explore Chukung and Island base Camp
Day 14:Chhukung to Tengbouche
Day 15: Tengbouche to Namche
Day 16 : Namche to Lukla
Day 17:- Lukla Kathmandu
Services Includes:-
1. Accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast basis as per the itinerary
2. City tour in Kathmandu with guide by private car, evening fairwell dinner
3. Entry fees to monumental zones in Kathmandu sightseeing/tour
4. Sagarmatha National Park Trekking permit
5. Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) registration fee
6. Round trip (Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu) flight tickets
7. Accommodation in Guest houses/lodges during the trek
8. Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) a day during the trek
9. Qualified and experienced trekking guide and porter services
10. Transportation, accommodation, meals, allowance, equipment and insurance for trekking staffs
11. All the official paper works and all the applicable government taxes
12. Airport transfers for internal flights
13. Sleeping bag, down jacket and rucksack if required
(Airport pick-up on arrival and drop-off on departure are complimentary services)
Service Excludes:-
1. Nepal visa fee
2. International Airfare to and from Kathmandu
3. Hotel in Kathmandu
4. Excess baggage charges
5. Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
6. Travel and rescue insurance
7. Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, Hot and cold drinks, shower etc)
8. Tips for guides and porters
