THREE HIGH PASS TREKKING

Three high pass of the Everest region is truly challenging but technically not difficult for trekking. This trek is considered one of the best journeys in the world, combining high altitude walk with extremely rewarding cultural and ecological experiences. While heading towards upper Khumbu area, the doorstep to Mount Everest, you will cross through three highest and most scenic passes namely Kongma La pass (5,535m), Cho La pass (5,480m) and Renjo La pass (5,360m). The trek covers all the major places in the Everest region including Namche Bazaar, Dingbuche, Everest base camp, and Gokyo. During the trek, you will enjoy the awe-inspiring Himalayan giants that include Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Ama Dablam and have an opportunity to visit Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries, Sherpa museum and gain insights into the culturally vibrant Sherpa traditional lifestyle.

After a day sightseeing of the cultural and religious sites in Kathmandu valley, next day in the morning we begin our trekking journey with the short flight to Lukla, which is located on the edge of the cliff at 2900m. We suggest our travelers sit on the right-hand side of the plane for the best views of Everest while approaching Lukla.

We begin our trek with a fairly short downhill walk to Phadking, passing through stone walls engraved with prayer inscriptions – called Mani in the Sherpa language. The first night of the trek will be spent in Phadking. After Phakding, we walk through the floral and faunal biodiversity of Sagarmatha National Park, the trail winds through the magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia, and firs. Crossing three high passes and setting foot on Everest Base Camp Trek at the elevation of (5,360m) at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall and Kalapattar at 5545m is a lifetime experience of this trek.

After stepping on to base camp and Kalapatthar we return at our leisurely pace back to Namche and Lukla for our return flight to Kathmandu.

Pioneer Adventure offers a government licensed trekking guide with an extensive knowledge and experience of trekking in the Everest region and necessary porters. Anybody who is fit and loves to climb high mountain passes in the Everest region and experience Sherpa culture and tradition should visit Nepal.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel (1,300m/4,265ft)
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 35 minutes (2,800m/9,186ft) and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,697ft) 3 hrs
Day 04: Phakding to Namche bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft) 5 hrs
Day 05: Namche bazaar acclimatization day (3,440m/11,286ft)
Day 06: Namche bazaar to Deboche (3,820m/12,532ft) 4-5 hrs
Day 07: Dibuche to Dingbuche (4,410m/14,468ft) 4 hrs
Day 08: Dingbuche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) 3-4 hrs
Day 09: Chhukung: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung: 3 – 4 hours
Day 10: Cross to Kongma La pass (5,535m/18,159ft), trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16108ft)6 - 7 hours
Day 11: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,360m/17585ft) and back to Gorakhsep 6-7 hours
Day 12: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545 m/18,192 ft), then back to Lobuche (4,910m/16108ft) 7 hours
Day 13: Lobuche to Dzongla (4,830m/15846ft)3 - 4 hours
Day 14: Trek to Gokyo (4,750m/15583ft) via Cho La pass (5,480m) 7 - 8 hours
Day 15: Rest day in Gokyo: or Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357m/17575ft) 3 - 4 hours
Day 16: Gokyo to Marlung (4,380m14370ft)via Renjo La Pass (5,360m17585ft) 7 - 8 hours
Day 17: Marlung to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft) 5 - 6 hours
Day 18: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) 6 - 7 hours
Day 19: Lukla to Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft) 45 minutes flight
Day 20: Final Departure