Everest High Passes Odyssey: A 15-Day Trekking Expedition
ID: GYG765207-1231833
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Country: Nepal
Duration:
15 days
Description
Higher Dreams Everest Trek is a challenging and adventurous journey through the Everest region, featuring crossings of multiple high-altitude passes such as Renjo La, Cho La.
Day 1: Lukla to Phakding (2610m. 3-4 hrs)
Your guide pick up you with your name card & amazing journary start from Lukla, the trail ascends through dense forests along Dudh Koshi River to Phakding.
Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar ( 3440m. 6-7 hrs)
Continue trekking along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing it several times. The trail further follows Sagarmatha National Park, which is home to hundreds of flora & fauna.
Day 3: Today is a day for rest & chilling out at Namche Bazaar.
Eexploring & you can go on a short hike to Everest View Hotel.
Day 4: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche ( 3860m. 5-6 hrs)
Continue trekking towards Tengboche along with enjoying superb views of Mt. Kantega, Kusum Kanguru, & Mt. Thamserku.
Day 5: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche ( 4410m. 5-6 hrs)
The trail takes you to Imja Khola & crosses a suspension bridge. From here, you walk passing by a long mani wall & reach Pangboche.
Day 6: Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization
Explore the village & you can see amazing views of the north face of Ama Dablam along with Lhotse & Nuptse ridge.
Day 7: Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4730m. 4-5 hrs)
You can see wonderful landscapes while ascending. You reach Bibre & crossing a cold stream,you reach Chhukung.
Day 8: Trek from Chhukung - Kongma la passes - Lobuche (4730m. 4-5 hrs)
Climbing over a hill northwest of Chhukung over the moraine of the Nuptse Glacier or descend to the valley to Bibre & follow a high trail above the Niyang Khola. Passes through small frozen lakes & reach Kongma La Pass.
Day 9: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp & return to Gorekshep ( 5364m. 8-9 hrs)
Today, you are going to hike up to Everest Base Camp. Trekking on a rocky moraine, you descend to Gorakshep. On the way, you can see views of icy glacial pond & icebergs.
Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar & trek to Zongla (5550m. 7-8 hrs)
Early in the morning, you ascend to Kala Patthar, which is a very famous vantage point in the Everest region. From here, you can see glorious sunrise & 360-degree views of the Himalayan Mountains.
Day 11: Trek from Zongla to Thannak (4665m. 4-5 hrs)
Leaving Zongla behind, you gradually ascend to Cho La Pass. The trail will be rocky & steep. Upon reaching the top, you can see wonderful views of many snow-capped mountains like Taboche, Cholatse, Baruntse, Thamserku.
Day 12: Trek from Thannak to Gokyo (4750m. 3-4 hrs)
Crossing Ngozumpa Glacier on sandy shifting trail & cross the second lake. From here, you will trek & reach the beautiful Gokyo village.
Day 13: Trek to Gokyo Ri & back to Machhermo ( 5345m. 6-7 hrs)
Today, you wake up early in the morning & hike to Gokyo Ri. Located just above the Gokyo village, you walk on a steep trail to reach Gokyo Ri.
Day 14: Trek from Machhermo to Namche Bazaar (3440m. 5-6 hrs)
The trail drops down to Phortse Tenga through lovely rhododendron forest.
Day 15: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla along the Dudh Koshi River. After arrived Lukla trek end.
Highlights
- Everest Base Camp Stand at the foot of the world's highest peak.
- Cho La Pass Second challenging pass with spectacular scenery and glaciers.
- Explore the serene Gokyo Lakes and climb Gokyo Ri for more Everest views
- First high pass offering panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.
- Reach the base of Everest and climb Kala Patthar for an iconic view of Everest.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
March to May and September to December is the best season.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.