Day 1 : Kathmandu - Lukla-Phakding (2600m)

Early in the morning head to the airport for your flight to Lukla. This is an approximately 45 minute's flight with incredible mountain views north to the Himalayan Range. After meeting the crew in Lukla, you head up the Dudh Koshi River Valley on a well-marked trail to Phakding.

Accomodation : Overnight in tea house

Day 2 : Phakding - Namche (3440m)

This morning you continue north following the Dudh Koshi river and on to Jorsale where you enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here it is a short walk to the confluence of two rivers, the lmja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Kosi) where you cross once more on a suspension bridge. This is followed by a steep climb (for about 2hrs) up to Namche Bazaar, the main town in the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town and an important trading centre with a weekly Saturday market.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 3 : Rest day (Hike to Khumjung village)

Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amongst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. Once named the "Trekkers Mecca of Nepal", Namche now boasts an abundance of lodges and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitude of 3450m before heading off towards Base camp. Options for acclimatization walks include a visit to Khunde Hospital and also to the Everest Hotel above Namche for the view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 4 : Namche -Tengboche (3860m)

From Namche, the trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the river and, as you go, you get great views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and AmaDablam. After dropping down steeply to the river at Phunki Tenga and having lunch, you have a long steep climb up through beautiful forest to tonight's lodge. Tyangboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu and you will stay near this monastery with Everest, Lhotse and AmaDablam in full view.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 5 : Tengboche - Dingboche (4320m)

After breakfast we head up to Dingbuche. On the way, the majestic Amadablam over shadows our day. On the way we meet a little Sherpa village called Pangbuche and continue to Dingboche for overnight.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 6 : Rest day

Today is for letting your bodies rest and acclimatize. If you are feeling good you could go for an acclimatization walk up the valley for a wider variety of photos of the valley and mountains of the Khumbu region.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 7 : Dingboche - Chhukung (4700m)

Today you have a great, short walk up the valley to Chhukung. After arriving in chhukung you could take a trip to island peak base camp or to chherkuri (5550m) for even more amazing mountain views.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 8 : Chhukung - Khongma La Pass (5535m) - Lobuche (4900m)

Today is a long day so you make an early start. You head out steeply up for about 5 hours to reach the pass and then you make the journey down to the Khumbhu Glacier. You are tired when you get there so crossing the glacier requires full attention, but you are rewarded once you reach the lodge and can simply crash. Drink lots to rehydrate and reminisce about the stunning views you had during the day.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 9 : Lobuche - Gorekshep (5170m)

Today you have a short walk so no need to rush your body as it is busy acclimatizing. You continue along the Khumbu Glacier to Gorak Shep and spend rest of the day for acclimatization and getting ready for tomorrow's big day.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 10 : Gorekshep - Kalapathar - Everest Base Camp - Gorakshep

This morning you get up early to start the climb up to one of the finest viewpoints in the Everest region, Kala Pattar [5550m]. Enjoying the sunrise over the mountains and the amazing views of Everest and the surrounding mountains you trek back to Gorak Shep. After breakfast you turn your feet towards Everest Base Camp (5300m). The walk to base camp and back would requires about 5-6 hours, following the Khumbu glacier, sometimes on moraine and sometimes on the glacier itself. On reaching the base camp, please respect the space of the expeditions based there, but enjoy the moment, before returning down the long trail back to Gorak Shep.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 11 : Gorekshep - Dzongla (4900m)

Today we start coming down to Dzong La very nice and enjoyable walk camp at Dzong La. Dzong La is also base camp of Cho La pass.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 12 : Dzongal - Chola pass (5420m) - Dragnak (4700m)

Today your trail goes up high to the Cho La at 5420m. It will take you about 3 hours to the pass from where, as you'd expect, you have sensational views! From the pass you descend steeply for 1.30 hours and then the descent become more gradual and you walk into the welcome haven of Dragnak.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 13 : Dragnak - Gokyo (4700m)

From Dragnak your trail heads through the big Nzogomba Glacier, marvel at this landscape. You then have a stunning walk into Gokyo, with its gorgeous glacial lakes and with your first views up to Cho Oyo (8201m). As it's been an easy morning's hike, after lunch if you feel like it, there's a nice 3-4 hour round trip to the fifth lake for a good view of Mt Everest from an alternate perspective.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 14 : Rest day

Today can be used as a rest day, or you can get out and explore Gokyo. If you feel good, then get up early and head out up Gokyo Ri, 5400m. This peak offer yet more amazing views, in fact considered one of the best for the four highest mountains; Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 15 : Gokyo - Arye (4300m) over the renzo pass (5338m)

Another stunning but long day, so it's good to get out early. The trail begins around the side of the lake until you reach a stream then you began the steep ascent to the Renjo La, stopping to eat your picnic lunch on the way. Having reached the pass you have incredible views around and up to Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and of course many more of the Himalayan giants. After the pass you have a steep descent for an hour or so to a lake where the terrain levels out for a bit before you face the last steep decent into Arye. This is a very small place you find yourself in, it is a newly opened valley for trekkers and tomorrow we will do some exploring.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 16 : Arye rest day.

This day is a great chance to explore in an area where not too many trekkers get to. You can walk up toward Tibet along a very nice valley and you may meet Tibetan people with their yak caravans coming down into Nepal for trade. While this is kind of mind blowing for most foreigners that this still actually happens, they bring Tibetan goods down to Namche to sell in the big market there. This is the ancient trade route to Tibet and is still functioning today, despite the border challenges these days.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 17 : Arye - Thame (3800m)

From the amazing little hamlet of Arye, your trail follows the Bhote Koshi river all the way down to Thame. Here you can have the chance to visit the Thame Monastery, which is one of the oldest in this area. In Thame you can also see the Advanced Mountaineering Training School and their hydro power station.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 18 : Thame - Monzo (2800m)

From Thame you trek on down into Namche (perhaps seeing some of your Tibetan friends at the market if you get the right day) for lunch and continue back down the main trail to Monjo.

Accomodation : hotel

Day 19 : Monzo- Lukla (2800m)

Today you trek your last trails in the Khumbu as you make your way back down along the Dudh Koshi and into Lukla. Tonight you will no doubt have a party with your crew as you will have to bid farewell to most of them here in Lukla – celebrate a truly epic journey in the Khumbu and enjoy the memories!

Accomodation : hotel

Day 20 : Lukla - Kathmandu, This day we take flight back to Kathmandu.

This morning you get up early to catch the morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla.

Accomodation : -

Features Included on Everest High Passes Trek - 20 Days

• Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
• 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
• Teahouse accommodation during the trek
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
• Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
• 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 trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
• Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
• Down jacket and sleeping bag  (to be returned after trip completion)
• Himalayan Glacier’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
• Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
• All government and local taxes

Features Not Included on Everest High Passes Trek - 20 Days

• Nepalese visa fee 
• Excess baggage charge(s)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
• International flights
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
• Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Things To know

Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of fellow travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy going nature will be an asset!

Requirement

BODY WEAR

• Loose comfortable T-Shirts
• Long sleeved shirts for sun protection
• Trousers
• A warm jacket and a fleece pullover
• A thermal layer (shirt and pants)
• Water and wind proof jacket
• Water and wind proof trousers
• Woolen or thermal gloves
• Sun hat and sun glasses
• Woolen or fleece hat
• Scarf     

 FOOT WEAR

•  Warm woolen socks
• Comfortable and warm trekking boots
• Gaiters ( if snows)

 

ACCESSORIES

• A comfortable day pack with adjustable waist and shoulder straps
• Personal toiletries - shampoo, soap, shavers, moisturizer, and travel towel etc
• Sun block and lip balm
• Personal first aid kit and any personal medications you need to take
• Camera, music and books
• Rucksack for your cloths and other accessories
• An airtight ‘dry bag’ is great for storing your dirty laundry!
• Sleeping Bag, Down jackets
• Sleeping bag liner – either silk, cotton or fleece
• WATER BOTTLES - please be able to carry 2 liters of water and have bottles that can handle `      boiling/hot water
• HEAD TORCH!
• Batteries for camera, torch etc..
• A big smile for all and your sense of humor and adventure!
• Walking sticks (if needed)