Overview
The Everest High Passes Trek is complete trekking, and proletarian climbing experience in the Everest region that includes from leveled paths to gentle descends, undulating tracks and thrilling icy slopes through audacious ridges. This trek on high passes is one of the most challenging treks in Nepal that offer climbers a wide variety of exhilarating experience indulging in the large Himalayan ranges. This classic trek allows the mountain lovers to set foot on Everest Base Camp, mount up to Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri, and visit the heavenly turquoise lakes of Gokyo. Besides, it will lead them to test the endurance of their climbing passions while scaling the Kongma La Pass, Cho La Pass, and Renjo La Pass. Asserted as a popular trekking route for the more daring trekkers, they find this course fascinating to view the various Everest ranges.
Passing through the vibrant town of Namche Bazaar and the spectacular site of Tengboche, where a magnificent monastery rests amidst the high snow-clad mountain scenery, the journey showcases abundant magnificence of beauty. You won’t miss an opportunity to walk on the messy, risky moraines of Ngozumba Glacier – the longest glacier in the Himalayas. The Gokyo Ri is considered as the best viewpoint in the entire Everest Region. The Renjo La Pass, an off-the- beaten-track provides a lifetime memory of panoramic views of the Himalayan giants. Kongma La Pass, an extraordinarily beautiful pass lets you revel in spectacular views of various Himalayan peaks and glacial lakes right before your eyes. This challenging and strenuous trip requires you to have a good standard of fitness, stamina and some prior trekking experience because this trek is possibly the ultimate Everest experience in the whole Khumbu region. Grab on your hiking boots and join AID Adventure to explore the mountains alongside its pristine valleys and tempt your senses and impulse for adventure.
Outline 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): 3 - 4 hours trek
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km, 5 - 6 hours
Day 05: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)
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), 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 & 5th Gokyo lakes: 3 - 4 hrs
Day 16: Gokyo to Marlung (4210m/13,810 ft) via Renjo La Pass (5360m/17585 ft): 11km, 7 - 8 hours
Day 17: Marlung to Namche Bazaar: 15km, 5 - 6 hours
Day 18: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 19km, 6 - 7 hours
Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 20: Final Departure
Cost Includes
- Airport Pick up/drop in a private vehicle
- 3 Night accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing with Breakfast (if a single room is needed for one person then a single supplement charge applied)
- 16 Night accommodation at Tea-house/ Local Lodge during the trek en-route
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trekking time
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed holder trek Guide for trekking duration
- Porter service for trekking (2 trekkers :1 porter)
- Trekking Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket & Duffel Bag from Company during trek which has to return after trek
- Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- AID Team personal Take care
- All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee (USD 30 for 15 Days, USD 50 for 30 Days)- Can be obtained on arrival at Nepal Airport
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation in any places other than the program
- Any meals (Except trekking time)
- International flights
- Personal expenses in trekking (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra fields staffs, bottled drinking water or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Travel and rescue insurance