Everest Base camp via three passes trekking
Everest Base Camp via three passes is one of the most adventurous long Trekking routes in the region. During the trip, you will have an incredible experience of strenuous passes and the tremendous beauty of the Mountains on the roof of the world. Before having access to the Everest Base Camp, the trekking route goes via Renjo-la and Cho-la passes, these are the passes of beauty and challenges toward your destination of lifelong dream. After EBC, you will start a journey home via kongma-la pass.
The Everest region is also called the Khumbu region. It is listed by UNESCO as a natural world heritage site named Sagarmatha National Park. it is known as the roof of the world, an incredible destination for adventurous spirits around the globe, and one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. Every year thousands of people get in the region to be on the roof of the world once in a lifetime. Today, there are two ways to get into this region; either all the way driving to Salleri from Kathmandu or directly flying to one of the most adventurous airports of the universe at Lukla. Most of tourists, Due to their short time frame of vacation, who wish to attempt their trip to Everest base camp within two weeks, they start from Kathmandu domestic airport fly to Lukla, and then begin to walk toward Everest Base camp. The trekking in this region is one of the most facilitated in terms of accommodation, food, medication, and trekking trail despite its high altitude.
Since 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and his porter or co-partner Tensing Norgay Sherpa explored the golden path for every adventurous spirit of the world. This region is famous as sacred land for the adventurous spirit of the world and the shining path of the Sherpa people for their name, fame, and glorious prosperity of today. Other hand Sherpas are the titled as snow leopards for mountaineering in Nepal, and they got a magical chance to come out from poverty and miserable life avoiding the frozen future under the snow holding the hand of Hillary. That’s why Sir Edmund Hillary will be remaining alive in the heart of sherpa community as long as Mt. Everest remains standing.
Today, the Everest Base Camp trekking route has become a livelihood for many Nepalis through tourism, depending on their physical, social, and economic class. Despite every complicated step of every day, dreaming and creating a life story in this field never ends.
Overview
The adventurous journey of the Everest base camp via three passes trek starts from Kathmandu domestic airport with an adventurous flight of around 35 minutes to Lukla airport an altitude of (2,860m).
This is one of the most adventurous long Trekking routes in the region. During the trip, you will have an incredible experience of strenuous passes and the tremendous beauty of the Mountains on the roof of the world. Before having access to the Everest Base Camp, the trekking route goes via Renjo-la and Cho-la passes, these are the passes of beauty and challenges toward your destination of lifelong dream. After EBC, you will start a journey home via kongma-la pass.
The Everest region is also called Khumbu region. It is listed by UNESCO as a natural world heritage site named Sagarmatha National Park. it is known as the roof of the world, an incredible destination for adventurous spirits around the globe, and one of Nepal’s most popular trekking destinations. Every year thousands of people get in the region to be on the roof of the world once in a lifetime. Today, there are two ways to get into this region; either all the way driving to Salleri from Kathmandu or directly flying to one of the most adventurous airports of the universe at Lukla. Most of tourists, Due to their short time frame of vacation who wish to attempt their trip to Everest base camp within two weeks, they start from Kathmandu domestic airport fly to Lukla, and then begin to walk toward Everest Base camp. The trekking in this region is one of the most facilitated in terms of accommodation, food, medication, and trekking trail despite it is on high altitude.
Since 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and his porter or co-partner Tensing Norgay Sherpa explored the golden path for every adventurous spirit of the world. This region is famous as a sacred land for the adventurous spirit of the world and the shining path of the Sherpa people for their name, fame, and glorious prosperity of today. Other hand Sherpas are the titled as snow leopards for mountaineering in Nepal, and they got a magical chance to come out from poverty and miserable life avoiding the frozen future under the snow holding the hand of Hillary. That’s why Sir Edmund Hillary will remain alive in the heart of Sherpa community as long as Mt. Everest will be remains standing.
Today, the Everest Base Camp trekking route has become a livelihood for many Nepalis through tourism, depending on their physical, social, and economic class. Despite every complicated step of every day, dreaming and creating a life story in this field never ends.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival to Kathmandu(1,350m.), Nepal.
Day 02 : Sightseeing heritage site in Kathmandu.
Day o3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610m.) 3-hours walk.
Day 04 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3,440m.) 7-hours walk.
Day 05 : A rest day for acclimatization at Namche Bazaar.
Day 06 : Namche to Thame(3,800m.) 4-hours walk.
Day 07 : Thame to Lungden(4,500m.) 6-hours walk.
Day 08 : Lungden via Renjo-La pass to Gokyo(4,750m.) 8-hours walk.
Day 09 : Gokyo RI hike for acclimatization and rest day at Gokyo.
Day 10 : Gokyo to Thangna (4,485m.) 5-hours walk.
Day 11 : Thangna via Cho La pass to Zhong-La(4,240m) 8-hours walk.
Day 12 : Zhong-La to Gorak shep(5,165m) 5-hours walk.
Day 13 : Gorak shep to EBC(5,380m) and Back to Gorakshep, 6-hours walk.
Day 14 : Kala patthar hike and to Lobuche(4,940m.) 6-hours walk.
Day 15 : Lobuche via Kongma-la pass to Chhukkung(4,730m) 6-hours walk.
Day 16 : Chhukkung to Tengbuche(3,870m) 6/7-hours walk.
Day 17 : Tengbuche to Manju(2,836m.) 7-hours walk.
Day 18 : Manju to Lukla(2,850m.) 6-hours walk.
Day 19 : Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 20 : Sightseeing Bhaktapur and Patan.
Day 21 : Day 21: Depart from Nepal.
(Note: If it doesn’t suit you the trip itinerary and wish to modify or change the itinerary, please let me know, I will be very happy to make a new one for you.)
We will pick you up at Tribhuvan International Airport and after check-in the hotel briefing on your adventure trip in Nepal. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Valley the capital city of Nepal with its very ancient civilization and full of heritage sites to visit. As a cultural introduction, you will take to sightseeing in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Today, you will fly to Lukla, directly from Kathmandu. It is one of the most exciting adventurous airports in the world, in a small valley on the foothill of the high mountains. Thence starts the classic main trekking route to EBC. Most of the tourists who land at Lukla directly from Kathmandu, on the same day proceed trekking to Phakding. it is the first stop for the first night in the region, in the evening a crowd of tourists join at touristic station Phakding. overnight at Phakding.
During this trekking after Phakding, all hours and days ascend the elevation towards the Everest base camp. Namche Bazaar is the main entrance of EBC; it is founded as a modern town in the lap of the mountain. Today, you will see the first glance of the Mount Everest from the pine forest just before to reach Namche Bazaar. it makes an amazing smile on your face. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Namche Bazaar is a junction before departing via a different route to the Everest base camp. A day for acclimatization at Namche Bazaar is essential to accomplish you physically, mentally, and climatically. After there, you will be in an altitude of 4,000m up to Kala Patthar 5,545m. On the day of acclimatization or rest day, you will walk vicinity of Namche Bazaar to explore the cultural and natural beauties. During the day you will have a beautiful chance to see the second time Mount Everest from Everest view hotel (This is also a best viewpoint of the Mount Everest from the top of Namche Bazaar). And then you can visit Khumjung village (3,785m.) And Kunde village. It is believed that in the monastery of Khumjung village, a skull of Yeti also exists there. overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Thame is a small Sharpa village in a highland valley. This village is one of the most beautiful and ancient Sharpa settlements in the region. The valley is surrounded by high snow covered mountain, at the foot of the mountain there is a very beautiful pasture valley, where grazing yaks and horses are seen enjoying the nature. The valley looks more peaceful and beautiful with Buddhist prayer flags all around the valley. Overnight at Thame.
Today, all the way up to Lungden throughout the narrow highland valley following the crystal clear white Bhote Koshi river you will ahead toward your destination. All along the journey in your every step gradually the altitude start to gain and feel in every breath throughtout the day. but you will enjoy the nature with stunning view of the snow-capped mountain along the trail. Overnight at Lungden.
Renjo-la pass is the first pass of the three passes to the Everest Base camp. Today, early in the morning, you should start to go through the steep trail up to the Renjo-la pass (5,340m).Thence you will see the magnificent views of the pinnacle of the world. And You will have amazing satisfaction getting there. After the pass, you will need to be motivated to descend down toward Gokyo Lake. Despite various types of challenges you will reach at the bank of incredibly beautiful Gokyo Lake. Overnight at Gokyo.
Gokyo Lake is amazingly beautiful and biggest lake in the region. It is very strange; it keeps continue changing the view over the beautiful lake and weather there. Today, you will stop a day at Gokyo for the acclimatization and to restore the energy for next Cho-la pass. After breakfast, you can hike around the Lake or in nature wherever you like. Most of the trekker hike to Gokyo-RI for fabulous views of mount Cho-Oyu and many more…. mountain peaks. Or Your hotel is just in front of the Gokyo lake, you can enjoy hot beverages in the warm restaurant looking outside all around observing the strange atmosphere there and having rest to restore the energy for the next day. Overnight at Gokyo.
Thangna is the base camp of Cho-La Pass. Today you will have a completely different experience during the journey, nature brings every wonderful change. Very rough, rocky trail takes you to Thangna, with ups and downs in the rocky glacier valley the entire way. This strange rocky valley is surrounded by tall snow-covered mountains, you will feel that they are right above your head. Overnight at Thangana.
Cho-la Pass (5,420 m) is one of the region’s most well-known and adventurous passes. Today, also early in the morning you should start your journey up to the pass. Otherwise, you may have various types of natural difficulties. Thence top of the Cho-la pass, you will enjoy the amazing view all over the roof of the world. After Cho-la passes down toward Zhong-la also will be another adventure to descend finding the trail through huge rocks. Despite many challenges, you will have extreme satisfaction with your success. Overnight at Zhong-la or Lobuche.
You are already close to Everest base camp above 5,000m. Despite the the easy trail hard to walk forward because of the altitude. After a couple of hours, you will join to classic Everest base camp trail and crowds of trekkers at Lobuche. overnight at Gorak Shep.
Gorak Shep is the final station for trekkers, only a couple of kilometers away from Everest base camp. Today is the most important day for every trekker, After lunch, you will go toward the Everest base camp to turn your lifetime dream into reality standing at EBC just in front of Khumbu glacier. Overnight at Gorak Shep.
Today, early in the morning you will hike to the Kalapatthar to express the reason for coming here. It is the only incredible viewpoint of the Mt. Everest. From thence you will see all the details in a glance, top to bottom or bottom to top of Mt. Everest. After plenty of snaps of beautiful photos, saying goodbye to the pinnacle of the earth, you will start to get down waving the victorious hand. And after having breakfast, you will get down to Lobuche. overnight at Lobuche.
Kongma-La Pass (5,535 m) is the last pass of the three of them, this pass is famous for the stunning view of the roof of the world. Amazing views of the highest mountains in the surrounding area along the way, and a pleasant walk away from the crowds. Overnight at chhukkung.
Chhukkung Valley is another last corner of the Khumbu(Everest) region. Today, you will start to get back down to Tengboche achieving a lifetime dream, extremely happy for the successful exploration of the roof of the world.
Tengboche is one of the most famous and important Himalayan Buddhist pilgrimages in the region. Where the oldest and biggest monastery is in its origin al form. Once a year every family gathers there during the Mani Rimdu ceremony. Tengboche is itself, a fabulous spot in the middle of the rhododendron forest and just below at foothill of Mount Ama Dablam. From thence one of the most beautiful peaks in Nepal, Ama Dablam is viewing just right in front. It is also very famous among the local people of this region. Overnight at Tengboche.
Today, you will back down by the same trail via Namche Bazaar. You will have incredible energy of satisfaction after reaching the destination of a lifelong dream despite great challenges. And it’s equally easy to descend than to ascend in altitude, so even if you are tired, you will enjoy descending and inspecting the picturesque breathtaking views. Overnight at Manju .
Today almost at the end of your adventurous trip, still a wish remains for a scheduled flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. Overnight at Lukla.
Fly back to Kathmandu is the final step of an adventurous trip. Fly back to Kathmandu, check in hotel, and free day to rest and shopping. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Sightseeing to Bhaktapur and Patan is historical and cultural exploration of ancient civilization in the valley. These are two different ancient towns listed in the UNESCO as world heritage site in the Valley. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After your last night in Nepal, make your way to the airport back home.
Include & Exclude
- All airport/hotel transfers 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Welcome and farewell dinner.
- From/to Lukla/Kathmandu two ways airfare.
- Accommodation and food during trek.
- A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide.
- All ground transportation as per itinerary in private vehicle
- An experienced trekking guide, porters to carry luggage including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
- Guide airfare from/to Lukla/Kathmandu two ways.
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS All government and local taxes.
- All government and local taxes.
- Nepal Visa fee (bring small denomination USD cash and two passport photographs).
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance. (Note: Dear Guests please provide me a copy of your insurance paper, the insurance has to cover the helicopter rescue charge in case of need.).
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, etc).
- Tips for guides and porters.
- (Remark: In The trek the guide is allowed to change the itinerary, depending of the weather, climate and the physical condition of participants. Each participant who stops his trek or make changes any form of program may not ask any amount of money compensation to the agency).
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