Everest High Passes Trek

The first day is the arrival in Nepal. Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport as of now, so, you will be arriving at the Airport and a representative from our company will be there to pick you up and assist you with the remaining process. 

Kathmandu is the capital and cultural city of Nepal. Beautiful architecture, medieval Durbar Squares and cultural shows around the streets are vibrant at their best. However, the hustle and bustle of this busy city are somewhat horrible, but if you truly want to explore the beauty of the mountains, the urban arrival is the cost.

Preparing for the trek and getting to know more about the complete trekking trails and guides is a very exciting part of the day. Our representative will brief you on your arrangements, including permits and other transportation facilities. If you have any questions about the trek and want to know more about the places around the region, this is the day you ask. 

If the trek preparation is completed on time and you are off the hook with your arrangements, we’ll take you to visit some heritage sites around the city. Kathmandu is full of cultural and traditional attributes. The hospitable people around the alleys and streets are also an interesting part to see. 

Highly influenced by Hindu and Buddhist cultural values, this city boasts incredible chariot festivals and various events. If you are lucky enough, you may get a chance to witness some chariot festivals ongoing around the paved alleys of the Basantpur and Asan areas. Kathmandu Durbar Square, nearby Thamel is one of the major attractions of the day. 

Lukla flight is one of the most scenic flights in the world and getting there is an adventure in itself. Lukla lies on the slope of mountains and has a very short runway, making it one of the most dangerous airports in the world. But for the greatest adventure of a lifetime, Lukla airport is indeed an interesting part of the journey. 

Lukla is situated at 2860 m. in a small elevated plain, with a runway of about 500 m. Though it is termed dangerous, it is not that risky to fly to Lukla. With about 50 flights operating each day in peak trekking season, Lukla is one of the highly admired places in the Khumbu region of Nepal. 

It takes about 30-40 minutes of flight time to reach Lukla from Kathmandu. After reaching Lukla, you will freshen up and prepare for the trek. Lukla is officially the trek starting point of Everest Base Camp. 

The trail has some paved paths, and some muddy and rocky ways. Since you will be trekking mostly downhill, you won’t find it difficult to get yourself along. Also, the greenery around the trail is very astonishing. 

Alongside, the people and numerous small Sherpa settlements throughout the trail and interactions with the locals are interesting. You may also see the horses, donkeys and yaks carrying goods and supplies in this area. It is also a fascinating part of the Khumbu lifestyle in the remote settlement. 

The stopover for the day is Phakding village at an elevation of 2610 m/8562 feet. You will drop elevation this day. Since Phakding is at the lower elevation and Lukla at the high altitude, you will lose about 250 meters. The downstream trek via the banks of Dudhkoshi, passing through different Sherpa settlements is very astonishing. You will be staying at a lodge in Phakding village. 

The trekking on this day is a very interesting one. Though it will be arduous with some uphill stair treks, you will get some beautiful views and insightful places along the trail. The scattered Sherpa settlement in different places throughout the trail is very attractive. 

You will be entering the Sagarmatha National Park, the highest protected area in the world, this day. A small check post is there. A cluster of trekkers can be seen hiking in the area. In the first half, you will trek to reach Monjo, where you will have a typical lunch while viewing the incredible mountain scenery. 

Hiking till Monjo is easier than the remaining part of the trek. After lunch at Monjo, you will be hiking towards Namche Bazaar. The rugged uphill walk from Monjo is strenuous and it starts to get difficult for some trekkers here. 

From Larchedovan, the uphill trek starts and it lasts for about 2-3 hours. Thrilling suspension bridges and the incredible scenery of rivers and valleys feels amazing. In the middle of the trail in the Larchedovan and Namche Bazaar segment, you will get the first glimpse of Mount Everest from Top Danda. 

You will reach Namche Bazaar after 5-6 hours of trekking from Phakding. The thrilling suspension bridges, large waterfall, incredible Namche Bazaar, Herds of Yak around feels very Himalayan. This day will be a little more difficult than the previous one as you will be gaining an elevation of about 830 m. 

There are various lodges and lodges in Namche Bazaar. The cafes, hotels, restaurants and coffee shops, and Sherpas around provides a typical privilege after a difficult trek in the Everest region. You can explore some bars and souvenir shops in Namche. You will be staying in Namche Bazaar today. 

Namche Bazaar is the Sherpa Kingdom of Nepal. Authentic Sherpa settlement amidst the mountains is very interesting to explore. This day,  you will be acclimatizing in Namche. A few acclimatizations walks in the hills of Namche is a very fascinating part of the day.

Early in the morning, you will walk uphill to reach Everest View Hotel. It takes about two hours to reach there. The beautiful sunrise and stunning Everest in the distance is celestial. Attractive landscapes and the incredible hospitality of Sherpas at this Amadablam viewpoint, also known as Everest View Point is a must-visit place during your stay at Namche. From the Everest View Hotel, you can witness Everest, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kangtenga, Thamserku, Kongte, Tabuche and many other neighbouring peaks. 

After exploring the Everest view hotel, you will hike towards Khumjung village, after which the Everest region is named Khumbu. You will have lunch at Khunde and return back towards Namche. 

On the way, you will explore the Sagarmatha National Park Information Centre. Here you can get some information about the flora and fauna found in the national park area. Also, you can get some insights into the culture and traditions of the local people. After exploring the Information centre, you can visit the Sherpa Museum, where you can see the pictures and artefacts and information on the historical evolution of the Sherpa people and their contributions to making the extreme mountain adventure accessible. There is a Namche Monastery near the Bazaar area where you can explore Buddhist cultural practices. In the evening, you can visit the Helipad area, which is just above the Namche bazaar area.

After two incredible nights in Namche Bazaar, you will be trekking towards Debuche. You will begin trekking early in the morning from Namche Bazaar and ascend a stair trail. After 15-20 minutes of hiking from Namche Bazaar, you will reach a flat trail. Trekking here is comparatively easier than other parts. Trekking while exploring the majestic mountain panorama in the ridgeline of Namche Bazaar would fascinate every trekker. 

After two hours of hiking from Namche Bazaar, you will reach Kyanjuma. Till here the trek is common for Gokyo and Everest Base Camp Trekkers. After this, the trail to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake separates. Throughout the trek, you will be witnessing mind-blowing views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Tham serpu, Amadablam and many other neighbouring peaks. 

The beautiful chortens and prayers flags hanging make a very spiritual ambience in the trail. From Kyajuma, you will trek downhill for about 45 minutes to reach Punki Tenga. This is the confluence of Imja Khola and Dudh Koshi river tributaries. The term ‘Tenga’ means confluence or junction in Sherpa language. So the place is named Punki Tenga. 

A little ahead, there is a check post of the Nepal Army where you will have to present your permits. After the check post, the uphill trek begins for about one and half hours to reach Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche is one of the most popular places for Everest Trekking and is popular for the monastery. It is also one of the biggest and oldest monasteries in the Khumbu region. From the back part of the Monastery, you can witness the incredible sunset and mountains. A little walk ahead of Tengboche, lies the Debuche. You will be staying in a Lodge in Debuche at night. 

You will begin trekking from Debuche towards Dingboche. You will reach a suspension bridge from where a mild uphill climb for about one hour will begin. The trekking trail is not so difficult and demanding. And it is rewarding as you will be exploring the beautiful Sherpa villages while witnessing the incredible mountain vistas. 

Pangboche boasts a Buddhist monastery. It is also one of the biggest and oldest monasteries of the Khumbu region. The exhilarating climb from Pangboche after crossing a river will take you to a beautiful vantage point. From the vantage point, you can explore the majestic mountain panorama stretched in the northern fringe of the hill. The exotic Mount Amadablam is spectacular from the vantage point. 

After a gentle ascent of about 40 minutes, you will reach Dingboche. You will be staying in Dingboche for the night. You can explore the beautiful Sherpa village and mountain panorama from Dingboche. It is also the rest point for the peak climbers and trekkers in this area. There are a few hotels and lodges that offer accommodation facilities. 

At 08:00 AM: After breakfast, you will start your trek towards Chukkung village. We will follow the upstream of Imja Khola. From Dingboche, you will be leaving the main trail that leads to the Everest case camp. The trek duration of today’s trek is 3-4 hours through the stone-walled fields and alpine landscape. The view along the trail is spectacular and there are some mountain panoramas of Khumbu region to explore. 

After reaching Chhukung you will go for the exploration of the area which will help us to acclimatize for our pass day. Overnight at local lodge.

At 05:00 AM: Today you will be crossing the first pass of our high pass trek. The trail for the pass is strenuous and challenging. This is the highest pass on the high pass trek. You will be carrying enough water and snacks for the day as there are no tea shops or tea houses available on the trail. The crossing of the pass is difficult however the mountain panoramas are spectacular and other mountain vistas offer the joy of a lifetime. 

Experience the majestic views of Lhotse Shar, Imja Tse, Amadablam and other numerous peaks seen throughout the trail. A beautiful lake is seen from the pass before we head down towards the Lobuche village. Overnight at the teahouse.

Early morning after breakfast at the lodge, you will begin your trekking of the day. This is the most fascinating day of the entire trek as you will be getting to the final destination, i.e. the base camp of Mount Everest. You will trek along the Khumbu glacier. The sedimentary rocks in the glacier make it difficult to trek in its rugged terrains, however, the mountain atmosphere and the zeal of getting to the base camp makes it the most exciting part of the trek. 

At a distance of about 500 meters from the main trail along the Khumbu Glacier, you can see the Pyramid research center. It is a scientific research center located at 5,050 m/16,568 ft. If you want to explore this Pyramid-shaped International Research Center, you can get there. 

After a continuous uphill and downhill trek for about 2-3 hours, you will reach Gorakshep. Gorak Shep is the destination of the day. After having lunch at Gorak Shep, you will again continue your trek along the Khumbu Glacier. After a short hike of about 2 hours, you will reach the wonderful Everest Base Camp. Along the trail, you can see the people getting prepared for their summit climb in the northern fringe if you are trekking in the Autumn time. 

Although you cannot see Mount Everest from the base camp, getting to it is very heavenly. The beautiful camps, esteemed mountaineers, and chortens and prayer flags make the atmosphere very adventurous and spiritual.

You can click photos, visit nearby places, get to the information centre or just interact with the mountaineers and other trekkers at the base camp. You will return to Gorak Shep in the evening for your stay. Staying in the Everest Base Camp requires a special permit and it is very expensive to obtain. So, you will have to return to Gorak Shep for your night stay. 

Early in the morning, you will hike to Kala Patthar at an elevation of 5,644.5 m/18,519 ft. It takes about 2 hours to hike to reach Kala Patthar from Gorak Shep. Kala Patthar is the best vantage point to witness Mount Everest and other mountains. The panoramic 360-degree views of the Himalayas in the Khumbu region are spectacular from this hill. 

Mount Everest starts to get visible after a hike of half an hour from Gorak Shep. Slowly the entire mountain atmosphere opens up from the top of the hill. It is also the best vantage point to witness some of the incredible mountains such as Mount Pumori, Amadablam, Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, Nuptse, Lola, Changatse and many other neighbouring mountain peaks. 

From Lobuche, the trail to Gokyo Lakes Trek splits. Now,  you will switch your trail towards Dzongla village. 

Kala Patthar is also the best place to see the mind-blowing sunrise. You wouldn’t want to miss the amazing sunrise and Everest in the close sight range. After spending some time in Kalapatthar, you will return to Gorakshep. It takes about 45 minutes of a steep downhill hike to reach. 

After reaching Gorakshep, the turnaround trek begins. You will trek towards Pheriche from Gorakshep. The downhill trek of 3 hours will take you to Lobuche and a further trek of about 2-3 hours will take you to Dzongla. The trek today is mostly downhill. You will start to feel better as you will be descending to the lower elevation this day. You will stay in Dzongla. 

At 05:00 AM: Today is the second pass day and you start early with a gentle climb at first hours towards the Cho La Pass (5420m). The trail crosses the glacier which is marked by cairns. This is the most technical pass of our entire three pass trek. Though the pass is difficult and requires some technical skills to cross, the views along the barren trail have an incredible experience to offer. The significant elevation crossing is always difficult but the scenery is mindblowing of the whole other passes.

Once we reach Cho La Pass, the trail goes downward to Thannak. From Thannag the views of Cho Oyu mountain and other Tibetan mountain are seen. Overnight at Thannag Teahouse.

At 07:30 AM: After breakfast, start oyur trek passing by the lakes at Gokyo which pours down to the western division of the Ngozumpa Glacier. You will go diagonally through the three outstanding lakes and traverse the third lake, Dudh Pokhari, and on the east bank, you can mark the community of Gokyo. Walking along the lake, you can view the splendid summits of Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang.

You will have lunch at Gokyo before start to climb Gokyo Ri (5360m) which lies above the village. The steep climb of about 3-4 hours to the top is quite strenuous, yet rewards with one of the best views of Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Lhotse. Spending some time at top, you will return back to Gokyo. Overnight stay in Gokyo.

At 05:00 AM: Today is the last pass day. Renjo La (5360m) is the most beautiful pass among all three passes. The views of the Rolwaling Himalayas and Khumbu Himalayas are seen at 360 degrees. You will start early in the morning and reach the pass before the strong winds and clouds start to build up.

The views of Ngozumpa glacier, upper Gokyo valley and the implausible peaks such as Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, and Gychung Kang are amazing from the pass. After the pass, then start to descend down words the Lunde village. Overnight stay in local lodge.

You will trek from Lungde village passing through Thame which is one of the highest numbers of Everest summits. By exploring the monastery and Buddhist culture you will move forward toward Namche Bazaar where you will stay overnight. Namche Bazzar is a popular stopover that offers a wide range of attractions in the Khumbu area.

This is the final day of trekking. Today, the trek is a little longer but not so difficult. After having breakfast at Namche Bazaar, you will trek towards Lukla. You will reach Jorsalle, Monjo and exit the checkpoint to reach Lukla. 

You will exit from the Sagarmatha National Park on this day. Some uphill and downhill hikes, some rocky and some stairs trek take you to the beautiful Lukla. You will begin to see the incredible greenery in the mountains this day as you will be getting back to the lower elevations. 

After exploring the mind-blowing Mount Everest and gathering the experiences of a lifetime, you will reach Lukla. You will stay in Lukla for the night and explore the nearby coffee shops, bars and clubs in the evening. 

On this day, you will return back to the Kathmandu valley. A returning flight from Lukla will take you back to Kathmandu. You will reach Kathmandu in the daytime. In the evening, you can explore the nightlife in Kathmandu or try some Nepalese food. Our representative will meet you again to congratulate you on your incredible endeavours. 

You will have full leisure in Kathmandu. If you are interested in a short nearby trip, you can visit Chandragiri hilltop by cable car. From there you can see the landscape view of the Kathmandu valley, the Himalayas in the north, and the hills around. As an alternate option, you can travel to try beloved street foods of Nepal such as Mo: mo and other authentic cultural food as well.

This will officially be the end of Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodges Trek. Looking after your departing time, we’ll escort you to the Airport for your flight transfer. You will depart to your destination with a lot of fun and adventure-filled memories and photographs that speak.