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18-Day Trek To 3 High Passes Of Mount Everest From Kathmandu
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Nature, Trekking

  • Duration

    438.5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Challenging

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on an unforgettable and challenging 18-Day trek to the three high passes of Mount Everest, including Renjo La, Cho La and Kongma La from Kathmandu. Hike through suspension bridges and villages, visit several monasteries and spot snow leopards in Sagarmatha National Park. Also, catch a glimpse of Mount Everest as you trek through Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.

Highlights
  • Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city's highlights
  • Pay your respects at Tengboche Monastery
  • Catch majestic and splendid sights of Mount Everest from a panoramic angle
  • Trek through beautiful villages and mountains and suspension bridges
  • Spot Red pandas, Snow leopards and Himalayan Tahr at Sagarmatha National Park
  • Day 1: Arrival expand_more
    • Get picked up and assisted by our guide to the hotel. You will be briefed with information and gear for the trek once you have settled. 
  • Day 2: Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing expand_more
    • After breakfast, we will brief you on our adventure and then take you on a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites. 

    You can spend the rest of the day preparing for your upcoming trek.

  • Day 3: Fly from Lukla Airport expand_more
    • Catch a flight to Lukla early in the morning from the Kathmandu domestic airport.
    • Enjoy the incredible mountain views during the short flight. 
    • Begin on the trek after landing. 
    • Pass through the picturesque Sherpa villages and their fields of crops. 
    • See many monuments toward Tibet to see a spectacular view of Kusum Kanguru as we arrive in Phakding. 

    Overnight in a guest house.

  • Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar expand_more
    • Head to Namche Bazaar after breakfast.
    • The path leads us across several suspension bridges, while enjoying spectacular views of Thamserku.
    • Reach Monjo and officially enter Sagarmatha National Park following the course of Dudh Koshi river bank. 
    • Continue along the river bank and eventually ciimb in altitude. Cross the highest suspension bridge of the Everest region and again trek higher. We catch our first peek of Mt. Everest and continue to Namche Bazaar. 

    Overnight in a guest house.

  • Day 5: Namche Bazaar expand_more
    • Today is our acclimatization day. We must take time to let our bodies adjust to the difference in altitude, as the air is thinner here. 
    • Take a short day hike up to Sagarmatha National Park, where you can spot Snow leopards, Red pandas, Himalayan Tahr, antelopes and other wildlife as well. We can see a perfect view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, AmaDablam, and many more Himalayan peaks from the National Park. 
    • Explore Namche Bazaar, a major trade center in the Khumbu region, densely populated by Sherpa people and trekkers who have finished preparing for the various Everest region treks. There is much to explore in the streets of Namche Bazaar. 

    Overnight in a guest house.

  • Day 6: Trek to Tengboche Monastery expand_more
    • Head out on today’s journey after breakfast.
    • Soon after departing, we pass the museum again and enjoy the views. 
    • Reach a junction, where we hike up the steep trail continuing the Everest Base Camp path. The rhododendron and pine forests surrounding us are beautiful. After a couple more hours, we 
    • Arrive at Tengboche. The sunset behind Mt. Everest from this little village is something you will never forget.

    Overnight at guest house.

  • Day 7: Trek to Dingboche expand_more
    •  Move above the tree line, and feel like we are indeed in the mountains. Pass through diverse forests and enjoy the views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.  
    • Reach Pangboche after crossing Imja river. Walk through the Imja Valley before finally ascending to Dingboche.

    Overnight in the guest house.

  • Day 8: Day trip to Chhukung valley expand_more
    • Head up to Chhukung valley after breakfast. It is perfectly nestled in the Himalayas, surrounded by snowy mountains. As we climb, the village in the distance looks beautiful, and we also have an excellent view of several of the world’s highest peaks. 

    Overnight at guest house.

  • Day 9: Trek to Lobuche via Kongma-la Pass expand_more
    • The distance from Dingboche to Lobuche is short, but the walk takes slightly longer at a high altitude. 
    • Ascend the Kongma La Pass and get a jaw-dropping panorama of white peaks and turquoise alpine lake below us. It’s a strenuous day, but well worth it. The sunset view of Mt. Nuptse from Lobuche in the evening is marvellous. 

    Overnight at guest house.

  • Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep expand_more
    • Wake up a little earlier to get the best views from Everest Base Camp. The trail to Gorakshep is primarily uphill and rocky.
    • Stop at Gorakshep to drop our bags off after lunch.
    • Head to Everest Base Camp with our day packs. The trail is steep and rocky. Everest Base Camp is located on the Khumbu Glacier, with views of Khumbu Icefall, Mt. Khumbutse and Pumori, though views of Mt. Everest are saved for the following day.
    • Take some photos and celebrate. 
    • Head back down to Gorakshep.

    Overnight at guest house.

  • Day 11: Kalapatthar - Zongla expand_more
    • Leave early morning to hike Kala Patthar for an unforgettable day ahead.
    • The breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, AmaDablam, and many others are right before our eyes. 
    • Take some photos at Kala Patthar and come back to Gorakshep to have an excellent big breakfast. 
    • Descend to Zongla.

    Overnight at guesthouse.

  • Day 12: Trek to Thangna via Cho-La Pass expand_more
    • Walk on the flagstone path after breakfast, passing through the desolate valley. 
    • Ascend on the steep path to Cho-La Pass on the icy way of the Cho La Glacier. After we reach Cho-La Pass, we descend on another side through the stony trail until we reach Phedi.
    • Head down to Thangna, a small village with few lodges and tea shops from Phedi. 

    Overnight in the guest house.

  • Day 13: Trek to Gokyo - Gokyo Ri expand_more
    • Walk along the glacial route until we reach first Gokyo lake. The trek from here is relatively easy, a flat path following Dudh Koshi River up to Gokyo village, which is in a windy valley near the third lake.
    • Make way to Gokyo Ri, where we get a better view of the turquoise lakes and many famous peaks.
  • Day 14: Trek to Lungden via Renjo-La Pass expand_more
    • Ascend to Renjo-La Pass with the crew on a rocky and snow-covered trail. It is steep uphill up to Renjo-La, from where we can see a stunning Himalayan panorama that includes Mt. Everest and the Gokyo valley. 
    • Descend for a few hours to Lungden village after spending some free time. It is a small settlement with few basic tea houses. 

    Overnight here

  • Day 15: Trek to Namche expand_more
    • The trail from Lungden to Namche is mostly downhill. 
    • Walkthrough Marulung village before reaching Thame, where there is a monastery that is several hundred years old.
    • Stop by the beautiful Sherpa village for a tea or lunch break, Thame. 
    • Take in some good views of the Rolwaling Himalayan peaks. Continuing our trek further, we will reach Namche Bazaar.

     Overnight here.

  • Day 16: Trek to Lukla expand_more
    • Head down to Lukla after breakfast. 
    • Enjoy the last views of Mt. Everest, already looking forward to seeing it again. 
    • Cross six suspension bridges and pass several Sherpa villages before arriving in Lukla. After crossing the highest of the bridges, walk for another 3 hours to Phakding and stop for lunch. 
    • Arrive in Lukla after about 2.5 hours of walking Phakding and enjoy the last night in the Himalayas.
  • Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla. expand_more
    • Walk to Tenzing Hillary airport after having breakfast to fly back to Kathmandu in the morning.
    • Enjoy the scenery during the flight. 
    • Have a celebratory dinner in Kathmandu in the evening or however you wish to spend your free time. Overnight in a hotel.
  • Day 18: Departure expand_more
    • Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport, where your tour ends.
What's Included
  • Transportation to and from Tribhuvan Airport
  • Three nights in a 2-3 star hotel in Kathmandu, breakfast included
  • All transportation for the trek, including flights to and from Lukla
  • Local guest house accommodation in mountain
  • Government-authorized experienced guide and porters
  • Insurance, food, accommodation, and wage for guides and porters
  • Hygienic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • All equipment (sleeping bag, warm layers)
  • First aid kit
  • Maps
  • Service charge and government taxes
  • Sagarmatha National Park entry fee
  • TIMS Card
  • Post-trek celebration dinner in Kathmandu
What's Excluded
  • International airfare
  • Meals in Kathmandu (besides breakfast)
  • Your shopping expenses
  • Shower and electronic charging fees at guest houses during the trek
  • Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, tea and coffee
  • Tips for guide and porter
  • Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary
  • Costs from unexpected occurrences (i.e. cancellations, weather problems, damages, property damages)
What to bring
  • Sun Hat
  • Monkey Cap 
  • Woollen Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking Pants
  • Shorts
  • Hiking Socks
  • Hiking Boots
  • Camp Shoes  
  • Sandals
  • Gaiters
  • Fleece Jacket 
  • Pullover
  • Fleece Wind-Stopper Jacket
  • Waterproof Jacket
Know before you go
  •  AMS= Acute Mountain Sickness
  • It is a condition that affects many travellers to high altitudes, caused by a lack of oxygen, and is especially common at heights above 2500m above sea label.
  • HAPE= High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
  • Shortness of breath even at rest, Cough- sometimes oxygen phlegm. Excessive tiredness, chest tightness and blueness or darkness of face, lips, and tongue are the symptoms of HAPE.
  •  High Altitude Cerebral Edema
  • The symptoms of HACE are severe headaches, unsteadiness on the feet, altered behaviour, hallucinations, disorientation, drowsiness, and progressing to coma.
  • Diarrhea= Is the most common illness in the Mountain or Terai region while travelling. The causative organisms are Bacteria.
  •  Food Poisoning= Food poisoning is caused by eating food contaminated by bacterial Toxin. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc., are the main symptoms of food poisoning.
  • Cough, Cold= Runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough, fever, headache, aching muscles, and soreness are the main symptoms of Common cold in Mountain.
  • Frostbite = It means a part of the body is frozen, either the skin and the tissue immediately beneath or frozen right through the region. It leads to permanent damage.
  • Frostbit= It is freezing of a patch of surface skin which recovers on re-warming. Frostbite and Frostbit usually start in the fingers, toe, face, or ears and may spread. However, it can appear on any exposed surface. Frostbite and Frostbit can happen once the air temperature is at the freezing point.


Prevention of Frostbite and Frostbit:-

  • Wear scarf or mask
  • Make sure footwear is not too tight. Avoid too many socks.
  • Ensure the gloves and socks
  • Use plastic bags inside leaky footwear to keep the feet dry.
  • Be careful at sub-zero temperatures.
  • Check yourself, your body and the whole group regularly.
  • Stop and warm any part that goes numb as you notice it.

 Sun and Windburn:-

  • These are the prevention of sun and windburn below here:
  • Apply plenty of sunscreens
  • Use lip and nose protector
  • Wear a hat with a brim and a scarf across the face
  • Extra care is needed in High, dry, cold and regions

Snow Blindness= Ultraviolet light reflected from snow, ice, or quartz rock can burn the eye's retina. Prevention of snow blindness is below here:

  • Wear dark sunglasses or goggles with suitable lenses at all times when at high altitudes, snow, ice field, and even cloudy day.
  • Wear wrap-around side-shielded glacier goggles with a neck cord to prevent loss.
  • Carry eye drops
  • Blisters= Blisters consist of plasma that has oozed into a space under a thin covering of skin. They should not be broken, as this then allows them to become infected. Prevention of blisters below here:
  • Keep feet dry, clean, and wear clean socks and fitting shoes.
  • Any part that is rubbing should be protected immediately by bandage tape.
  • Muscle cramp= Muscle cramp may be caused by a salt imbalance due to excess sweating. They may happen while resting.
  • Swollen and Knee pain- Swollen and knee pain are widespread while you are trekking in Mountain. Here are the tips to prevention of these:
  • Stop walking for around a few days.
  • Apply anti-inflammatory cream to the affected part.
  • Apply adhesive tape or use a knee cap while walking.
  • Warm-up well before setting off to walk.
  • Use a walking stick and carry low weight.
Meeting Point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

Price Details
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1 To 4 USD 1750 Per Person

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