From Kathmandu: Everest High Passes 20-Day Trek
ID: GYG331181-588101
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
20 days
Description
See most of the gems that the Khumbu region has to offer on an extensive hiking tour perfect for trekkers and mountaineers who love a challenge.
Trek through incredible landscapes while you soak in fantastic ancient cultures and unsurpassed views of snow-capped mountains on the "Everest High Passes 20-Day Trek," also known as "The Everest Circuit Trek."
Visit Lower Khumbu, the three highest passes in the Khumbu region — namely, Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La — and Everest Base Camp. Marvel at the landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see on an extended trekking tour that will challenge you at times, but also provide you with a memorable and unique experience in the Himalayas.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu. Meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Trek preparation day in Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding. 40-minute flight followed by a 3-hour hike.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters/11,285 feet). 6-hour hike.
Day 5: Hike to Khumjung Village. 4–6 hours hiking.
Day 6: Trek to Thame. 4-hour hike.
Day 7: Trek to Lungdeng, 5–6 hours hiking.
Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4,790 m/15,715 ft) via Renjo La Pass (5,360 m/17,585 ft) 6–7 hours hiking.
Day 9: Trek to 5th Lake and back to Gokyo. 4–5 hours hiking.
Day 10: Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,360 m/17,585 ft) and trek to Dragnag (4,700 m/15,420 ft) 7–8 hours hiking.
Day 11: Trek to Dzongla (4,830 m/15,845 ft) via Cho La Pass (5,420 m/17,780 ft). 6–7 hours hiking.
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche. 3–4 hours hiking.
Day 13: Trek to Gorakshep (5,140 m/16,860 ft). Visit to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,598 ft). 6–8 hours hiking.
Day 14: Trek to Kala Pattar (5,550 m/18,210 ft). Down to Lobuche (4,910 m/16,110 ft). 5–6 hours hiking.
Day 15: Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft) via Kongma-La Pass (5,535 m/18,160 ft). 7–8 hours hiking.
Day 16: Trek back to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,665 ft). Visit Tengboche Monastery. 4–5 hours hiking.
Day 17: Trek back to Jorsalle (2,740 m/8,990 ft) 5–6 hours hiking.Day 18: Trek back to Lukla. 5–6 hours hiking.
Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu. 45-minute flight.
Day 20: Transfer to the international airport.
Highlights
- Hike across the amazing high passes of Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La
- Explore ancient Tibetan monasteries at high altitudes
- Witness breathtaking views of peaks over 8,000 meters tall, including Everest
- Enjoy a scenic flight to and from Lukla
- Get guided by a local Sherpa and helped with your luggge by staff and porters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup is available from hotels in the Kathmandu Valley.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.