Everest High Pass Trek

Description

Everest High Pass Trek

Trip Highlights

• Beautiful views of the Himalayan Mountain Range
• Cultural enrichment at Buddhist monasteries and Sherpa villages
• Transverse 3 of the highest passes in the Everest region
• Panoramic photos of mountains, ice fields, and glaciers.
• Pass through historic Everest Base Camp

Trip Overview

The Everest High Pass Trek offers exceptional views, traditional Buddhist temples, and rewards of the body and mind. The trek passes over Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo la passes, which are three of the highest passes in the Everest region. Trekkers can pass through Everest Base Camp, Kala Pathhar and Gokyo Ri and visit Gokyo Lake. Nangpa La Valley is also a hidden gem that is accessible on a remote part of the trail. Trekkers can experience spiritual monasteries in Thame village as well as in the Sherpa village of Marlung.

This trek ventures into mountaineering while staying classified as a trek. It is the ideal choice for adventure seekers, trekkers and mountaineers who wish to challenge themselves. The trail transverses ice, snow, rocks, and moraines. Though the trek is physically demanding, expert and helpful guides are available to assist you in the completion of the Everest High Pass Trek.

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Outline Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Day 01: Meet guide in Kathmandu and check into a hotel

Day 02: Go on a sightseeing tour and prepare for the trek

Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding. -04 hrs, 2,652m/8,700ft

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar. -06 hrs, 3440 m/11,280 ft

Day 05: Acclimate in Namche Bazaar

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche. -06 hrs, 3860m/1266ft

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche. -05 hrs, 4360m/14304ft

Day 08: Acclimate in Dingboche.

Day 09: Trek to Chhukung Ri. -07 hrs, 5,546 m/18,283 ft

Day 10: Cross Kongma La pass and trek to Lobuche. -07 hrs, 4,940m/ 16,210 ft

Day 11: Trek to Gorak Shep and visit Everest Base Camp. -07 hours, 5,364 m/17,594 ft

Day 12: Trek to Kala Patthar then to Lobuche. -09 hrs, 4,940 m/16,207 ft

Day 13: Trek to Dzongla. -04 hrs, 4830m/15,850 ft

Day 14: Cross Cho La pass and trek to Gokyo. -08 hrs, 5368m/17,611 ft

Day 15: Acclimate and visit Gokyo lakes. 04 hrs

Day 16: Cross Renjo La pass and trek to Marlung. -08 hrs, 4210m/13,810 ft

Day 17: Trek to Namche Bazaar. -06 hrs, 3440 m/11,280 ft

Day 13: Finish the Trek in Lukla. -06 hrs, 2,800m/9,186ft

Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu