Everest High Passes Trek

Day1: Flight from Kathmandu (1,400 m/ 4,593 ft) to Lukla (2,850 m/ 9,350 ft) Trek to Phakding (2650m/ 8562ft).

Our Everest 3 Passes Trip begins with a 40-minute residential flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Lukla. This breathtaking flight provides you with fantastic sights of Langtang as well as the Annapurna Himalayan variety.

In the beginning, we will certainly get down from Lukla to the Thado Koshi River as well as go across a couple of suspension bridges before reaching Phakding. The trek will be short and enjoyable as we will certainly likewise be seasoning. In Phakding, we will certainly not miss our possibility to go to Rimishung Monastery.

Day2: Trek from Phakding (2,650 m/ 8,562 feet) to Namche Fete (3,440 m/ 11,285 ft).

We will certainly begin early in the early morning at Phakding as well as relocate north along the financial institutions of Dudh Koshi River, passing lots of suspension bridges -including Hillary Suspension Bridge.

Our course also takes us with Monjo Town, deep forests, as well as rough trails to Sagarmatha National Park Check Post, where we will register our permits as well as climb right into the forest. From this woodland, you will certainly see Mt. Everest for the first time. However, we will proceed the trek up until we get to Namche Fair – the location for the day.

Day3: Rest Day to season at Namche Exposition.

Today will be an acclimatization day at Namche. We advise you to explore Namche Marketplace. This community includes numerous Wi-Fi-linked coffee shops, dining establishments, souvenirs, and gear shops. There are other choices – check out the Sagarmatha National Forest site visitor facility, conventional Sherpa settlements, Hillary College, Khumjung monastery, Dingboche Airport, and also Everest Resort.

Day4: Trek from Namche Marketplace (3,440 m/ 11,285 ft) to Thame (3750m/ 12,303 feet).

We leave Namche Bazaar as well as head to Thame complying with Bhote Koshi as well as past the want and rhododendron woodlands. En route, you will certainly likewise reach see the mud-plastered stupa at Phurte. As you move ahead you will come to Thamo as well as Thamo Gompa, and also from here the path drops outstanding to Khumbu Hydroelectric Plant, eventually leading to the Thame, which lies at the end of Khumbu Valley.

Thame is residence to lots of popular Sherpa mountaineers, including Apa Sherpa, who holds the globe record for summiting Everest 21 times. It is also a childhood years home of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, one of the initial males to climb Mt Everest. The other person is Edmund Hillary.

Day5: Trek from Thame (3,750 m/ 12,303 ft) to Lungden (4,500 m/ 14,764 ft).

This particular day you will certainly be walking around the towns while delighting in the views of the landscape, plant life, as well as hills. Throughout gleaming early mornings light-painted rocks, lichens, yaks, and snow-capped heights look surreally vivid. The last village in the valley is Taranga, yet we proceed the hike with Marulung (4200m) town as well as ultimately to Lungden, the location for this particular day. In our extra time, we can check out Nakpa Valley that made use of to be the old trade route to Tibet. In addition, we can trek to Cho Relmo Lake as well.

Day6: Trek from Lungden (4,500 m/ 14,764 feet) to Gokyo Lake (4,750 m/ 15,583 feet) by means of Renjola Pass (5,446 m/ 17,867 feet)).

It will be one of one of the most exciting days for you as you will certainly be walking through the initial come on the route – Renjola Pass. We leave Lungden behind to continue our trip onward to the Gokyo Lakes area, depending on the season, you will have the ability to observe different human activities like yak herding.

Once you get to the Renjo La Pass, you will be able to see the magnificent views of high peaks like Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Makalu (8463m), as well as Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m). You will certainly additionally see the third major Gokyo Lake (among 5) – Dudh Pokhari, and the Gokyo village lies alongside this lake. The course after that descends and also allows you get in the Gokyo Valley, yet you need to be careful since the route might be icy.

Day7: Day of rest to season at Gokyo. Early morning at Gokyo Ri (5,400 m/ 17,814 feet) Point of view.

Acclimatization offers us time to climb the Gokyo Ri Perspective from where you can see the exciting views of the Everest area – including Thonak Tsho Lake and also the Ngozuma Tsho Lake.

3 kilometers north of Gokyo exists Ngozumpa Tsho glacier (5,000 m), as well as within five minutes stroll lies Creep’s Perspective. From here, you get superb sights of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu.

On the north of the 5th Gokyo Lake, you can see unbelievable views of the Cho Oyu Base Camp and also the Ngozumpa Glacier – the lengthiest glacier in the Mountain ranges.

Day8: Trek from Gokyo (4,790 m/ 15,584 feet) to Thangnak (4,700 m/ 15,400 ft).

We will certainly be back on our trip on this particular day, strolling past the Ngozumpa Glacier, however the route is rocky and goes through a number of ups as well as downs. We will certainly be strolling down the valley on the eastern glacial moraine as the landscapes becomes magnificent and also inspiring for you to move forward. Ultimately, we get to the collection of lodges known as Thangnak. This place depends on a tranquil setup optimally positioned for Cho-La high pass crossing.

Day9: Trek from Thangnak (4,700 m/ 15,400 ft) to Dzongla (4,855 m/ 15,930 feet) via Cho La Pass (5420m/ 17,783 feet).

There are some more difficult trek to cover today as we will be travelling on rocky routes as well as the glacial moraines – eventually reaching Dzongla. However, the amazing part is – you will be crossing Cho La Pass (5420m/ 17,783 ft) that attaches Dzongla and Thagnak. This pass supplies spectacular sights of Everest and also the other Mountain range. After appreciating the views from there, you will certainly be descending to Dzongla for the evening.

Day10: Trip from Dzongla (4,855 m/ 15,930 ft) to Lobuche (4,910 m/ 16,175 feet).

After investing the evening at Dzongla, we will wake up the following day as well as proceed our trip. Today’s destination will certainly be Lobuche. At Lobuche, we will rejoin the timeless Everest Base Camp Trek. Yet initially, we begin the day by complying with the moraine as well as descending together with Chola Lake. As we continue, we will be seeing memorial statues of the mountain climbers that passed away in this area. The walk to Lobuche need to be extremely enjoyable. We will certainly just adhere to the routes of Imja Khola Valley to reach Lobuche.

Day11: Trek from Lobuche (4,930 m/ 16,175 feet) to Everest Base Camp and back (5,364 m/ 17,598 feet) to Gorak Shep (5,185 m/ 17,010 feet).

Ultimately, on your eleventh day, you will reach Everest Base Camp. The trek begins by trekking through the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier up until we reach Gorak Shep.

We will certainly leave our belongings at Gorak Shep and also climb north to Everest Base Camp. The camp itself forms the base for mountaineers rising or coming down the Everest Mountain.

Reaching Everest Base Camp (EBC) is difficult, and by reaching EBC, you have actually shown how determined you are. In a way, it is a triumph over on your own -a victory of determination, a favorable attitude, and perseverance. We will certainly remain on EBC for some time taking in the wonderful views that only a few on earth ever will. After clicking several photos, we will come down to Gorak Shep, where we will certainly remain for the evening.

Day12: Hike to Kala Patthar Point of view (5,555 m/ 18,208 feet), trek to Lobuche (4,910 m/ 16,175 feet).

You were at Everest Base Camp the previous day, however despite reaching EBC, you could not truly see Mt. Everest. So today supplies you the possibility to see Mt. Everest up-close and also in all splendor.

To catch the dawn breaking at Everest, we get up early in the morning and walking to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) – the renowned Everest Sight Factor. We will certainly remain at Kala Patthar for a long time, appreciate the sunup over Mt. Everest and then come down to Gorak Shep for morning meal. After having morning meal, we will certainly hike back to Lobuche, the destination for this day.

Day13: Trek from Lobuche (4,930 m/ 16,175 feet) to Chhukung (4,730 m/ 15,580 ft) through Kongma La Pass (5,535 m/ 18,159 ft).

Today, you will certainly be crossing the last among the 3 passes that lie on your trail. This pass is thought about one of the most challenging among these 3 passes. The trek begins with Lobuche. The ascend to Kongma La Pass is easy with the path populated with frozen lakes, and a mummy-wrapped crane marks this pass. From the pass, you can see Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Makalu, Baruntse, and also Ana Dablam.

We come down from the Kongma La pass to the eastern side of Nigyang Khola Valley as well as right into the Chukhung Village. Sherpas use this location as a yak field, but there is no long-term habitation. Just recently, this region has gained popularity as a trekking optimal, and the travelers often utilize Chhukhung for acclimatization objectives.

Day14: Trek from Chhukung (4,730 m/ 15,580 feet) to Tengboche (3,855 m/ 12,850 ft).

We descend the Imja Khola valley, hike with the village of Dingboche, renowned for its stone-walled potatoes areas, towering fields, and also continue ahead. On the way, you will additionally see Kharkas (highland sheds) at Tsura, Orsho, and also Shomare.

As we proceed our hike, we will certainly reach Pangboche Village – the area for year-round settlement in the valley, and after that to Tengboche. From the Tengboche point of view, you can see breathtaking views of unique tops like Amadablam (6856m), Everest (8848 m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8501m). We will likewise be visiting Tengboche Gompa – the earliest monastery in the Khumbu area.

Day15: Trek from Tengboche (3,855 m/ 12,850 feet) to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/ 11,285 feet).

The path to Namche Exchange takes us with woodlands occupied by highland wildlife like pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, or perhaps snow leopards. We will be getting on the high slopes around which lie chortens and petition flags. From the course, you can enjoy the view of the tip of Everest and the behind of Lhotse.

Day16: Trek from Namche Fair (3,440 m/ 11,285 feet) to Lukla (2,850 m/ 9,350 feet).

Our last day of trekking will certainly lead us back to Lukla. After morning meal, we will certainly be treking down a steep path that descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge. Nonetheless, we proceed walking through numerous neighborhood towns in the Dudh Koshi River Valley till we reach Lukla. It is your sixteenth day of hiking, as well as your walking is practically over. We wish you appreciated the whole trekking extensively.

Day17: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,400 m/ 4,593 feet) from Lukla (2,850 m/ 9,350 feet).

If everything goes according to the timetable, we will certainly be flying back to Kathmandu in the early morning on our 7th day of the trek. Your 40-minute flight back to Kathmandu will certainly undoubtedly be a kicking back one, and also you most likely will be recalling at the time invested during the trek.

What is included?

• Airport transfer by Hiking Nepal office representative in a private vehicle
• 3 nights’ accommodation at Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing basis
• Accommodation at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge available en-route during the trek (Few nights at during trek with attached bathroom/toilets)
• English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1)
• All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance
• Domestic Airfare for Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu
• Sagarmatha  National Park Fees
• Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Adventure Certificate
• Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek- need to return back after trek
• All government and local taxes as applicable

What is not included?

• Nepal Visa – (Cost- US$- 30 for 15 days & $- 50 for 30 days)
• Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu (Except welcome/farewell dinner)
• Travel insurance
• Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca-cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.
• The cost incurred during emergencies, evacuations
• Tips for Guide, porters, driver …

Group Size:

For group, we normally run with minimum 2 person to maximum 10 in our published group departure program. However, there is no barrier for a private trip. We can run a trip for single person and even more than 10 in a group. Normally for a group, we provide 1 main guide, 1 assistance guide along with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers. Moreover, for every additional 2 trekkers, 1 more assistance and a porter will be provided making a team combination as follows:

Minimum to 2 PAX: 1 Guide and 1 porter

4-6 PAX: 1 guide, 1 assistance guide and 3 porter

7-10 PAX: 1 guide, 2 assistance guide and 4/5 Porter

Guide and Trip Safety

Once, you confirm your trip, it is our responsibility to make your trip wonderful without creating any difficulties. Hence, we have prepared our itinerary in such a way that it will properly acclimatize you. Also, we request you in advance to have regular exercises and make habits to walk in a daily basis. Similarly, during trek, you will be fully guided by our professional trekking guides and supporting team. They are properly trained in regards to safety and first aid. Even, we have every set up in case of emergency such as high altitude medicine and Gammow Bag (High altitude Chamber bag). Please note High altitude Chamber Bag is used to provide heat in your body and it is available on certain cost. Moreover, to let you familiar with altitude, you are suggested to walk slow and steady and ensure for proper acclimatization.

For trekking, we provide local experienced guide speaking fluent English and familiar with the local routes, landscape, flora, fauna as well as culture, and tradition of certain areas and let you feel comfortable. We do not encourage for child labor, hence, our porter will be above 16 years that are living in the Himalayas of Nepal; as well as carries only 20-22 kg weight per porter. Normally, the guide and support teams are selected with proper analyzing of their experience, leadership skills and personal aptitude. Our guides are well familiar with different societies of all caste and customs along the trail and share the insight culture with you that are not even noted in guide book.

To make our staffs more fluent and experienced, we consistently provide trainings. They have been participating in special training programs like Trekking guide training, Rock climbing, Ice climbing, Intensive Wilderness first Aid and many more that has been certified and approved by Nepal Government.

Travel Insurance

While travelling to Nepal, you are requested to have a travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you to bring you travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and required to issue from your home land and we do not arrange or sell insurance.

Travelling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. Your insurer should be well familiar with our itinerary that you have booked and must have agreed to cover all activities being undertaken during trip. Meantime, it is not compulsory that our all the assigned trip are facilities with Heli-rescue. You will not require heli rescue insurance for Tibet Tour as it is not possible to provide such facility.

Vaccination

It is better to follow the precaution given by World Health Organization and other international health related institutions that recommend having vaccines before travelling Nepal to prevent from certain fatal illness. If possible, we suggest you to bring your medical certificate however, it is not required to show but for safety. The recommended vaccines are polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, typhoid, yellow fever, hepatitis A/B, Influenza (Flu), Japanese encephalitis, and Tuberculosis. Meantime, it is better to consult your professional doctor about your travel and he might recommend you properly. You can also take suggestion of local travelers who have travelled Nepal before and know more about the required precautions. Please note that the protection that can be gained from vaccines varies from 50% to almost 100%. So remember that even if you have taken a vaccine you might still get the disease, although you will have greatly reduced your chances of getting ill.

High Altitude Sickness

At the higher altitude, you will feel a decrease in availability of oxygen. If a person walk in the high altitude particularly climbs up too quickly, he might suffer from High altitude sickness. Hence, proper rest is required at that altitude. You can cure at right time knowing certain symptoms of Altitude Sickness. Common symptoms are headache, loss of appetite, tiredness and nausea, vomiting, dizziness and difficulty in sleeping. The best remedies that local belief and take is taking garlic, or ginger in mouth. Eat dry food and take liquid as much as possible. We recommend Diamox if there is no any options.

Also, we provide experienced guide and staffs in dealing with the effects of higher altitudes. As they are natives of Nepal, they easily acclimatize and therefore can care for their clients. They are equipped with necessary medical supplies and will assist with basic first aid treatment. We design our tours to ensure clients are ready for high altitude, and arrange alternative itineraries for those at risk.