Three high passes and many superb viewpoints make this perhaps the best of all Everest circuits
Everest three high passes is surely the ultimate Everest trek, start from the famous Khumbu Valley trekking area, home of the Sherpas, we acclimatize before following the trail taken by many of the great Everest climbers to Lobuche. Here we take the chance to ascend Kala Pattar. Entering the quieter Gokyo Valley crossing Cho-la pass, we are surrounded by incredible glacial lakes and an ascent of Gokyo Ri offers unbeatable panoramic views of Everest, Cho Oyu and others many mountains.
Our goal is a day walk to the Nangpa- La where we can stand with one foot in Nepal and one foot in Tibet! With most of the walking above (3,600m.) this is not for the novice, but for those who are fit and have previously trekked at altitude. This trip is more convenient to do trekking in the season spring (March to May) and autumn (September to December). Beginners or inexperienced climbers can take this trek, but this trek requires one to be moderately fit. Considering the snow conditions over Cho La Pass, the trek may not be advisable during winter (January and February) and the monsoon season (July and August).
Outline Itinerary: A via Tengboche
Hotels/Lodges
21 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu and 17 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,651m.). 2 ½ hrs
Day 03: Phakding - Namche Bazar (3,400m.). 5 hrs.
Day 04: Acclimatization and hiking to Everest View Hotel (3,900m.). 4-5 hrs
Day 05: Namche Bazar - Tengboche (3,860m.) 5-6 hrs.
Day 06: Tengboche - Dingboche (4,260m.) 5-6 hrs.
Day 07: Dingboche rest for acclimatization.
Day 08: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,750m.) and climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m): 6–7 hrs.
Day 09: Ascent Kongma-La Pass (5,535m.), trek to Lobuche (4,910m.) 6-7 hrs.
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,170m.) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,357m.) 6-7 hrs.
Day 11: Ascent Kala Pattar (5,545m.) then trek back to Lobuche (4,910m.) 8-9 hrs.
Day 12: Lobuche - Dzongla (4,830m.) 3-4 hrs.
Day 13: Dzongla - Cho-La Pass (5,368m.)- Gokyo Lake (4,790m.) 7-8 hrs.
Day 14: Ascent Gokyo Ri (5,357m.) descent to Gokyo Lake. 3-4 hrs.
Day 15: Gokyo Lake - Renjo-La Pass (5,360m.) - Marlung (4,210m.) 7-8 hrs.
Day 16: Marlung - Namche Bazar and O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 17: Namche Bazar - Phakding. O/N at Teahouse Lodge. 6-7 hrs.
Day 18: Phakding - Lukla. O/N at Teahouse Lodge. 6-7 hrs.
Day 19: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Optional- Outline Itinerary: B via Thame Village
Hotels/Lodges
21 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu and 17 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,651m.). 2 ½ hrs
Day 03: Phakding - Namche Bazar (3,400m.). 5 hrs.
Day 04: Acclimatization and hiking to Everest View Hotel (3,900m.). 4-5 hrs
Day 05: Namche Bazar - Thame Village (3,844m.). 3 Hrs
Day 06: Thame - Lungden (4,380m.) 3 hrs. and Rest.
Day 07: Lungden - Renjo La Base Camp (4,900m.) .
Day 08: Cross the Renjo-La (5,388m.) Pass decent Gokyo Lakes 4,790m. 7-8hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Dragnag (4,700m.) Nos. Thagnag- 2hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Cho-La (5,380m.) Pass - Dzong-La (4,830m.). 8hrs.
Day 11: Dzong-La to Lobuche (4,910m.). 3hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep (5,220m.) visit Everest Base Camp (5,357m.). 4hrs
Day 13: Morning ascent Kala Pattar (5,545m.) and return to Lobuche. 6hrs.
Day 14: Ascent Kongma-La (5,535m.) Pass and descent to Chhukkung (4,720m.). 7-8hrs
Day 15: Rest day at Chhukung, explore Island Peak Base Camp.
Day 16: Trek to Chhukung- Kyangjuma (3,550m.) or, Namche Bazar. 6-7hrs.
Day 17: Kyangjuma or, Namche Bazar - Phakding (2,610m.). O/N at tea-house Lodge. 6hrs
Day 18: Phakding - Lukla (2,800m.) then transfer to Hotel. 3hrs
Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Outline Itinerary: A via Tengboche
Hotels/Lodges
21 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu and 17 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,651m.). 2 ½ hrs
Day 03: Phakding - Namche Bazar (3,400m.). 5 hrs.
Day 04: Acclimatization and hiking to Everest View Hotel (3,900m.). 4-5 hrs
Day 05: Namche Bazar - Tengboche (3860m.) 5-6 hrs.
Day 06: Tengboche - Dingboche (4,260m.) 5-6 hrs.
Day 07: Dingboche rest for acclimatization.
Day 08: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,750m.) and climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m): 6–7 hrs.
Day 09: Ascent Kongma-La Pass (5,535m.), trek to Lobuche (4,910m.) 6-7 hrs.
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,170m.) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,350m.) 6-7 hrs.
Day 11: Ascent Kala Pattar (5,545m.) then trek back to Lobuche (4,910m.) 8-9 hrs.
Day 12: Lobuche - Dzongla (4,830m.) 3-4 hrs.
Day 13: Dzongla - Cho-La Pass (5,368m.)- Gokyo Lake (4,790m.) 7-8 hrs.
Day 14: Ascent Gokyo Ri (5,357m.) descent to Gokyo Lake. 3-4 hrs.
Day 15: Gokyo Lake - Renjo-La Pass (5,360m.) - Marlung (4,210m.) 7-8 hrs.
Day 16: Marlung - Namche Bazar and O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 17: Namche Bazar - Phakding. O/N at Teahouse Lodge. 6-7 hrs.
Day 18: Phakding - Lukla. O/N at Teahouse Lodge. 6-7 hrs.
Day 19: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Optional- Outline Itinerary: B via Thame Village
Hotels/Lodges
21 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu and 17 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,651m.). 2 ½ hrs
Day 03: Phakding - Namche Bazar (3,400m.). 5 hrs.
Day 04: Acclimatization and hiking to Everest View Hotel (3,900m.). 4-5 hrs
Day 05: Namche Bazar - Thame Village (3,844m.). 3 Hrs
Day 06: Thame - Lungden (4,380m.) 3 hrs. and Rest.
Day 07: Lungden - Renjo La Base Camp (4,900m.) .
Day 08: Cross the Renjo-La (5,388m.) Pass decent Gokyo Lakes (4,790m.) 7-8hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Dragnag (4,700m.) Nos. Thagnag- 2hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Cho-La (5,380m.) Pass - Dzong-La (4,830m.). 8hrs.
Day 11: Dzong-La to Lobuche (4,910m.). 3hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep (5,220m.) visit Everest Base Camp (5,350m.). 4hrs
Day 13: Morning ascent Kala Pattar (5,545m.) and return to Lobuche. 6hrs.
Day 14: Ascent Kongma-La (5,535m.) Pass and descent to Chhukkung (4,720m.). 7-8hrs
Day 15: Rest day at Chhukung, explore Island Peak Base Camp.
Day 16: Trek to Chhukung- Kyangjuma (3,550m.) or, Namche Bazar. 6-7hrs.
Day 17: Kyangjuma or, Namche Bazar - Phakding (2,610m.). O/N at tea-house Lodge. 6hrs
Day 18: Phakding - Lukla (2,800m.) then transfer to Hotel. 3hrs
Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Hotels/Lodges
21 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu and 17 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
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