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Everest Three High Passes Trek

Trip Code: ETH-01

Duration: 20 Days

Country: Nepal

Difficulty: Difficult

Max. Elevation: 5545m

Activities: Trekking

Accommodation: Tea House

Best Season: March-May, Sept. - Nov.

Start: Kathmandu

End: Kathmandu

Trip Route:

Kathmandu-Lukla-Namche Bazar-Chola pass-Gokyo-Renjola Pass

Overview

Everest Three High Passes Cho La, Renjo La and Kongma La are rugged high passes that link the major valleys of the Everest region. Crossing them and climbing the peaks of Kala Patar and Gokyo provides an unforgettable Himalayan experience.
Everest region is home of the Sherpa people and this trek will give you the chance to experience their beautiful culture and tradition, the opportunities of visiting Buddhist Monasteries, prayer walls and monuments.
This trek is most exciting and adventurous with excellent scenic Mountain View. It offers magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyo, Amadablam and many more. Although you have to cross the three high passes above 5000 m, you do not require any technical climbing skills. Anyone with sound fitness and good health can complete the trek.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m/4264 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation

Day 03: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight; 8km, 3 - 4 hours trek

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km, 5 - 6 hours

Day 05: Namche Bazaar: Rest and acclimatization

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m/12,660 ft): 10km, 5 - 6 hours

Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 9km, 5 - 6 hours

Day 08: Dingboche: acclimatization and rest

Day 09: Dingboche to Chhukung (4750m/15,580 ft), climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m): 14km, 6 – 7 hours

Day 10: Cross to Kongma La pass (5535m/18,159ft), trek to Lobuche (4940m/16,210ft): 10km, 6 - 7 hours

Day 11: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m/17,594 ft): 13km, 6-7 hours

Day 12: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545 m/18,192 ft), then to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 7km, 8 - 9 hours

Day 13: Lobuche to Dzongla (4830m/15,850 ft): 6km, 3 - 4 hours

Day 14: Trek to Gokyo (4800m/15,580 ft) via Cho La pass (5368m/17,611 ft): 6km, 7 - 8 hours

Day 15: Rest day in Gokyo: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m/17,575 ft), tour 4th and 5th Gokyo lakes: 3 - 4 hours

Day 16: Gokyo to Lungden via Renjo La Pass (5360m/17585 ft): 11km, 7 - 8 hours

Day 17: Lungden to Thame 5 - 6 hours

Day 18: Thame to Namche Bazaar: 15km, 5 - 6 hours

Day 19: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 19km, 6 - 7 hours

Day 20: Lukla to Kathmandu: 40 minutes flight

Day 21: Final Departure

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