Everest High Pass Trek Highlights
- Thrilling 35 minutes mountain flight towards Lukla
- Encounter the flora and fauna of UNESCO World Heritage site listed Sagarmatha National Park
- Renjo-La Pass
- Experience the culture and tradition of Sherpa people
- 360-degree snow-capped mountain view from Kalapatthar
- Chance to reach the base of the world’s tallest Peak Mt. Everest
Overview
Everest High Pass Trek is one of the challenging luxurious classic treks. The trail moves through the Khumbu region and takes us to the most spectacular trekking passes of Kongma La, Cho-La, Renjo La, Cho You, Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and many others.
This trip has a great combination with the most popular and best trekking/ hiking routes of Everest Base Camp. Walkthrough the remotest valley of Nangpa La, Marrlung, and Thame valley.
Observe the land of the historical Sherpa people with the marvelous Mountain scenery in the world and thrilling adventure. Encounter the flora and fauna of UNESCO World Heritage Sites listed Sagarmatha National Park.
Everest High Pass Trek starts with the scenic mountain flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. The trail continues following the Dudh Koshi River valley and passing through the historic sherpa villages, lust forests, Buddhist monastery, and yak pasture.
This trek can be done on the best season of Mach – May, and September – November which is also the blossoming season in Mountain. Encounter the colorful blooming of rhododendron trees around, which will make the trek more pleasant with a clear sky.
In the Everest region, you’ll have a golden opportunity to explore the Himalayas. Experience the unique Sherpa culture and tradition as well as centuries-old monasteries. Also, look at the Yeti skull in the museum.
Everest High Pass Trek is once in a lifetime experience in the Everest region. From the tallest peak of the world to the deepest lake in the world, this trek makes an unforgettable memory.
Everest High Pass Trek Short Trek:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and Evening welcome Dinner
Day 02: Flight to Lukla (2,642m/ 8,668ft) and trek to Phakding (2,562m/ 8,700m): 35min flight, 8km, 3-4 hrs trek
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar: (3,340m/ 11280ft), 5-6 hrs
Day 04: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche: (3,835m/ 12,835ft), 4-5 hrs
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche: (4,410m/ 14468ft), 5-6 hrs
Day 07: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,740m/ 15,570ft),4-5 hrs
Day 08: Acclimatization day at Chhukung
Day 09: Chhukung to Kongma La (5,345m/ 18,430ft), then to Lobuche (4,950m/ 16,222ft), 7-8 hrs
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5180m/ 16994ft), trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m/ 17598ft), 6-7 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Dzongla: (4,840m/ 15,860ft), 4 hrs
Day 12:Dzongla to ChoLa (5,368m/ 18,560ft), Gokyo (4800m/ 15,748ft), 7 hrs
Day 13: Acclimatization in Gokyo and hike to Gokyo RI: (5,357m/ 17,575ft), 3hrs
Day 14: Gokyo to Renjo La (5,360m/ 17,580ft), Marlung: (4,210m/ 13,815ft) 8-9 hrs
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/ 11,280ft), 5-6 hrs
Day 16: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/ 9,180ft), 6 hrs
Day 17: Fly Lukla/ Kathmandu: (35 minutes)
As you land at TIA Kathmandu airport our representative member will wait for you with a playing card. Then you’ll be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
We’ll have a short exciting mountain flight towards Tenzing Hilary Airport at Lukla early in the morning. After landing we will meet our porter and start the pleasant hike towards Phakding. Overnight at Phakding
After having breakfast we’ll start our trek towards Namche Bazaar by following the Dudh Koshi River. We will cross through some beautiful suspension bridges and have a continuous walkthrough of Pine forest. We’ll finally reach Namche after crossing this point and have overnight at Namche Bazaar.
This is the rest day on the trek at Namche Bazaar. Today we’ll explore Namche Bazaar and visit the twin villages Khumjung and Khunde. Also, visit the Hillary school where Yeti skull has been put since 1955. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
This pleasant day starts with a few step up flat walk for 1 hour. Observe the marvelous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama-Dablam. Now finally we’ll reach Tengboche where we can visit the largest and popular monasteries of the Khumbu region. Overnight at Tengboche.
After having a delicious breakfast our trek starts through the alpine valley route and with marvelous mountain villages. Walking through the ridge bank of Dudh Koshi River we now reach Dingboche. Overnight at Dingboche.
Today we’ll have a short walk to Chhukung. Our trail starts through the water stream of Dudh Koshi River and with the magnificent views of Ama-Dablam and Island Peak. Now we’ll reach chhukung. Overnight at Chhukung.
This is the second rest day on our trip. Today we will explore and acclimatize to adapt our body to the surrounding temperature. We’ll visit some places like the ice lake and the base of Ama-Dablam. Overnight at Chhukung.
On this exciting day, we’ll hike through the rocky and desert area. We’ll cross Kongma La and have a marvelous view of Mt. Everest, Khumbu glacier and finally reach Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.
This is one of the important days which we have been waiting for. Today we’ll reach the base of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest. As we reach Gorak Shep we will grab our hot meal and continue our hike towards base camp. After 2 hours of walk, we’ll celebrate and share our achievement then we’ll descend through the same path. Overnight at Lodge.
After having breakfast we will start our walk down to Dzongla. You’ll be blessed with very peaceful and mind-blowing views on the way. After crossing icy lakes we’ll now reach Dzongla. Overnight at Dzongla.
After having early breakfast we’ll climb up the moraines and stream lakes. After a few hours of walking, we’ll reach Chola. Now we’ll have some photographs and then again start our trek towards Gokyo. With the Marvelous view of the mountains, we’ll reach Gokyo. Overnight at Gokyo.
This is our third acclimatization day on our trip. We’ll enjoy our day with a pleasant hike to Gokyo RI with the marvelous view of the whole Everest region. Overnight at Gokyo.
After having breakfast we’ll start to go up to Renjo La. After reaching Renjo La you’ll be blessed with the view of many peaks like Everest, Lhotse, and many others. Now, we’ll walk down the hills and after a short walk we’ll reach Marlung. Overnight at Marlung.
Today we’ll descend to Namche Bazaar using the same downhill way. This trial will continually lead us to the valley of Namche. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Now we’ll leave Namche Bazaar using the same trading trail. We now walk through the main walls and monastery on the way. After crossing some villages we’ll now reach Lukla. Overnight at Lukla.
After breakfast, we’ll have our early flyover towards Kathmandu. After landing at Kathmandu you’ll be transferred to the hotel. You can spend your leisure time exploring the vibrant markets.