The Three Great Passes of Everest
This spectacular trek will more than satisfy the ambitious trekker intent on crossing high passes without the commitment to any technical climbing. The trek offers an enduring experience of natural beauty, geological magnificence and profound cross-cultural discovery. The Sherpa residents of Khumbu, the great valley below Mount Everest, believe that all things - mountains, plants and animals are sacred.
We start this trek from Lukla after 45 minute mountain flight. Trekking through Namche, Tenboche and Finally to Chhukung where we spend a night before crossing Kongma la. Heading towards Everest we cross the Kangma La to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. After identifying the classic climbing routes to the Everest we complete a spectacular traverse over the Cho La to the alpine pastures and lakes of Gokyo. From Gokyo Ri we gain further outstanding views of Everest before heading over the Renjo La to the Thame. After Thame we will trek to Lukla via Namche and take our flight back to Kathmandu. Clients carry daypack only and walk at their own pace. The walking hour will be about 7-8 hr a day.
Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner (D)
Day 02 Day at leisure /Hotel (B)
Day 03 Fly Lukla & trek to Phakding(B, L, D)
Day 04 Trek to Namche (3440m) (B, L, D)
Day 05 Acclimatization day (B, L, D)
Day 06 Trek to Tengbuche (3860m) (B, L, D)
Day 07 Trek to Dingbuche (4410m) (B, L, D)
Day 08 Acclimatize (4730m) (B, L, D)
Day 09 Trek to High camp (5100m) (B, L, D)
Day 10 Cross Kongma La (5535m) (B, L, D)
Day 11 Trek to Kala Pattar (5545m) (B, L, D)
Day 12 Trek to Everest Base Camp (B, L, D)
Day 13 Trek to Donglha.(4840m) (B, L, D)
Day 14 Trek to Nyimagawa (5050m) via Cho La pass (5420m) (B, L, D)
Day 15 Trek to Gokyo (4750m) (B, L, D)
Day 16 Trek to Gokyo Peak (5480m) - Gokyo (B, L, D)
Day 17 Trek to Lungdeng (4600m) via Renjo pass (5435) (B, L, D)
Day 18 Trek to Thame ((3800m) (B, L, D)
Day 19 Trek to Monjo (2800m) (B, L, D)
Day 20 Trek to Lukla (2840m) (B, L, D)
Day 21 Spare day for trek (B, L, D)
Day 22 Fly to Kathandu/hotel (B)
Day 23 Day at leisure/farewell dinner/ Hotel. (B, D)
Day 24 Drive to Airport for return flight (B)
Note: The trek can be operated in both teahouses and camping (combine) on your request. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or degraded depend on your budget.
Cost Include:
- International and domestic airport pickup and drop service
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu hotel category in 3 star in double occupancy
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Trekking conservation permit
- Trekking Register Certificate
- Equipped and insured trekking porter (one porter in between 2 person)
- Experienced and first aid trained license holder trekking guide
- Tea House accommodation during the trek in double occupancy
- All meals during the trek (B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Breakfast will be served with tea
- Flight ticket; Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
Does not include:
- Drinks (including tea) and Bar Bill (beverage)
- Helicopter evacuation/rescue incase of emergency
- Personal insurance
- Personal use trekking equipment
- Tipping to guide and porter
- Domestic airport tax (USD 3/ Rs 170 p.p each flight)
- Donation to the local people