Everest High Passes trail leads regular Everest Base Camp Trekking trails until Dingboche village, then splits right following through Imja Valley to Chhukung. Though, you can do this trek from the opposite direction. But anti-clockwise will be easier and less climbing which you will find on the itinerary below.
Everest High Passes Itinerary
Day 1: Fly into Lukla (2,840) and Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
You will have an early morning flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Flights are operating in the morning because visibility will be clear and less windy at this time usually. This short scenic flight joins Lukla flying about half an hour; then, you will trek to Phakding, descending around 200m. Today, you only walk for about 3 hrs enjoying the views of mountains, green hills, waterfalls, Buddhist monuments, and much more, crossing some attractive suspension bridges and traditional Sherpa villages.
Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
The second-day trek will be a long day with some ascending parts. You will start your journey towards Namche Bazaar, crossing Bankar, Monjo, and Jorsalle. After issuing the Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry ticket in Lukla on the first day, you will give the following trekking permit in Monjo: Sagarmatha national park entry permit.
You will walk for around three and a half hours to reach Jorsalle, where you will stop for lunch. Here, you will have an intricate part in which you will face a steep part. It would be best to cross a hill-climbing taking around 3 hrs to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche is one of the most attractive towns located on the lap of a hill with colorful buildings and many shops.
Day 3: Acclimatization rest day in Namche
Today, you have the first day of an acclimatization rest day in Namche Bazaar. This is not wholly a rest day, though. You will hike to Everest view hotel (3,880m) for altitude practice. This day will be beautiful because you are not only doing an acclimatization hike, you will have great views of scenic mountains such as Mt. Amadablam, Thamserku, Khangteka, Lhotse, Nuptse, and more, including the world's highest mountain Everest. You will pass the highest airport Syangboche along the hike.
You will hike back after visiting the Everest view hotel and enjoying the view from there. If you would like to explore more from here, you can visit Khumjung village and monastery, where you can see the skull of Yeti.
Day 4: Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3,860m)
Today, you will trek to Tengboche, walking on a nice and clear trekking path managed by an older man collecting donations from the trekkers. You will reach Kyangjuma by walking for around 2 hrs, then see a signboard showing the trail to Gokyo Lake trek. You will ascend towards Phunki-Tenga, where you will have lunch before climbing to Tengboche. It will be another 2 hours hike at the end of the day to Tengboche from Phungki-Tenga. If you want to do an opposite itinerary, you will trek to Thame today from Namche Bazaar rather than going towards Tengboche.
Tengboche is located on a hill station from where you can see panoramic mountain views, beautiful valleys, and much more. Here, you can visit a historic old Buddhist monastery offered by monks every morning and evening.
Day 5: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m)
This is a beautiful trekking day because you will have stunning mountain views every moment. You will descend at the beginning from Tengboche until Diboche, then walk on a flat part through a forest. After crossing this forested part, you will cross a suspension bridge and ascend for about half an hour to meet a flat path again. You will stop for lunch in Somare, passing through Pangboche village.
You will cross the tree line from today and trek with open areas next few days. You reach Dingboche by walking around 5-6 hours from Tengboche. Dingboche is the highest proper Sherpa village in the Everest region.
Day 6: Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m)
One of the shortest day treks is today from Dingboche to Chhukung. People usually have an extra day for acclimatization in this place and do a day hike. But you don't need to have an acclimatization rest day here, and you can directly go to Chhukung. You will have lunch in Chhukung then you can hike towards Chhukung Ri for an acclimatization hike.
Day 7: Trek from Chhukunt to Lobuche (4,910m) Passing Kongma La (5,535m)
This is the biggest day of the entire trek. You will pass Kongma La, the highest of the other two passes. You will start your day early morning with a flashlight to cross the pass. You will trek for around 9-10 hours to reach Lobuche. The path leads uphill until the pass, which may take 4-5 hours. After reaching the top, you will descend, which might be more complicated than climbing if there is snow. You will cross the Khumbu glacier right before reaching Lobuche. Here, it would be best if you took a packed lunch with you because there is no lodge between Chhukung and Lobuche.
Day 8: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,180m) and hike to Everest base camp (5,360m)
Compared to the previous day, this will be an easy day for you physically, but walking will still be strenuous with the altitude. This is a special day because you will visit the base camp.
You will start your day around 7 am hiking to the base camp today. It will be a long day trek which might take around 8 hours. It takes 3 hours to reach Gorakshep, where you will spend the night. Here, you will have a quick lunch and leave your trekking gear.
After your quick lunch, you will hike towards base camp wearing some windproof warm clothes and taking enough drinking water. Hike from Gorakshep to the base camp and return will take around 5 hours.
Day 9: Hike to Kala patthar (5,550m) and Trek to Dzongla (4,830m)
Today, you will have an early start. You will climb Kala Patthar, which takes around 2 hours to reach the top. This hill offers a stunning panoramic view of the |Everest Himalayas all around you. This is not an easy hike, though. It will be cold and windy, so wear warm and windproof clothing.
After returning from Kala Patthar towards Dzongla, you will start your trek, producing the same way until Lobuche. After walking about half an hour from Lobuche, you must take the right direction and walk around 2 hrs to get to Dzongla. You will reach this place by lunchtime and wait a day for the next adventure.
Day 10: Trek from Dzongla to Gokyo (4,790m) via Cho La pass (5,360m)
This is another adventure day; you are going over the next high pass (Cho La). You will start your day in the early morning with a flashlight. As for crossing, the high passes might have a big wind if you become late; that's why you usually need to start early for the high passes.
A rocky and icy mountain brings you to the top of Cho La and descends to Thangnak. You will reach Thangnak for lunch. Some trekkers stay here if they get fatigued or have plenty of time. After lunch in Thangnak, you will walk another two and a half hours to 3 hours, passing one of the giant glaciers in the Everest region. Once you reach Gokyo, you will see an amazing blue lake during autumn, but it freezes in spring.
Day 11: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,360m) and overnight in Gokyo
This is your easy day which might help to kill your tiredness from the long way of Cho La pass. Here, you will start an early hike to the Gokyo Ri. Hiking this hill will take you around 2 hours, which will be slightly more difficult climbing than Kala Patthar, but a lot less cold temperature.
Gokyo Ri offers a phenomenal scenic mountain view with beautiful lakes and glaciers. Many trekkers say that the view from Gokyo Ri is far better than from Kala Patthar, which you can feel when you reach the top of Gokyo Ri. You will have a full day's rest after descending from this hill and waiting for another adventure day of crossing Renjo La pass.
Day 12: Trek from Gokyo to Lungden (4,380m) via Renjo La pass (5,360m)
This is another adventure day crossing over Renjo La pass. Renjo La pass is one of the easy high passes among three passes in the Everest region. It will take around 3 hours to get to the top from Gokyo, so you don't need to start as early as the other two passes. But, the trail after the pass is a long descent until Lungden, where you will spend your night.
It might take 7-8 hours to get to Lungden from Gokyo. You will have an unreal view of mountains from the Everest region, including Mt. Makalu, from the top of Renjo La Pass. You will reach Lungden for lunch and stay overnight.
Day 13: Trek from Lungden to Thame (3,800m)
This is your easy day trek during this High Passes Trek. Following a descending path and taking around 3-4 hours, you reach Thame. Thame is a beautiful hidden valley where you can visit an old and historic Buddhist monastery. This more than 500 years old monastery has a reincarnated monk. He is a young guy living with other monks. You can visit him and take the blessing.
Also, you will arrive at Thame for lunch and spend time sightseeing and taking enough rest, which is tiring from three big passes.
Day 14: Trek from Thame to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
This is also you're a short day trek. After breakfast, you descend towards the Bhotekoshi River and cross a temporary suspension bridge. Right after crossing this bridge, you will have a short climb, then to Namche Bazaar will be an easy walk.
It might take you a 3-4 hour walk to reach Namche Bazar from Thame. You can enjoy visiting bakeries and bars and watching mountain documentaries in this place. Also, you can celebrate the completeness of three adventure high passes in the evening.
Day 15: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,840m)
This is your last day trek which will be a long day. It is a long day that will take around 7 hours, but walking around this area is easy because you are already on the lower land. You will descend, cross many suspension bridges over the Dudhkoshi River, and reach Phakding. This is your lunch place where you spend your first night on the way up.
It takes another 3 hours, slightly ascending the trail passing Ghat, Thadokoshi, and Chheplung villages after Phakding. After checking into the guest house in Lukla, you can celebrate your last night's mountain stay with the success of an adventure trek in the evening.
Day 16: Fly out to Kathmandu (1,350m)
On the first day of your trek, you will have an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. You need to confirm your schedule one day earlier because if you disapprove, the airline office might get confused if you are sick in a higher area and might get an evacuation flight.
After flying for about half an hour, you will land back in the city with a remarkable memory of the world's famous mountain experience and be ready to get back home.
This is a suggested itinerary, but we can make you desire one according to your time frame and interest. Please get in touch with us for any queries regarding this trip.
High Passes Trek Highlights
You will look for good things that attract you to your chosen destination. The highlights of this Trek will make your trip a lifetime adventure mountain experience that you get from the Everest High Passes trip. Every single person might have different ways of enjoying and amazing other things.
Then, What makes your trip unforgettable? Let's check below, which should be on your highlighted checklist.
- Adventurous scenic mountain flight to Lukla
- Crossing three major challenging high passes of the Everest region
- Picturesque landscape and green hills
- Traditional Sherpa villages, local lifestyle, daily activities, and culture
- UNESCO World heritage site Sagarmatha national park
- Buddhist monasteries and other monuments
- Stunning viewpoints with eye-captivating mountain views
- Wildlife and vegetation
- Beautiful rivers and waterfalls
- Attractive valleys
- High Himalayan glacial lakes
- Crossing immense glaciers makes you feel like you are walking on the moon
- Know about Sherpa people who are famous as the mountain climber
Try the Most Adventurous Everest High Passes
Kongma la pass
Compared to the other adventure and High Pass Treks, the Everest high pass is the Most Adventurous one in Nepal. This Trek makes your experience Himalayan journey because of physical and altitude challenges. Also, the tour has unclear paths while crossing the glacier and walking on the snow.
Not many people do this Trek, so finding a trail can be challenging. So, hiring a guide who knows the trial is highly suggested. The other High Pass Treks have only one pass each, but you must cross three passes during this Trek. Of course, passing three big Passes makes it a more adventurous tour than passing only a single Pass.
High Passes Everest Trek Equipment List
Main bag for trekking equipment
Going for any mountain trip should have good quality Trekking equipment. You need to have Trekking gear for every easy and regular trek. But you need extra special Trekking gear for the Everest High Passes. You know you should carry the necessary equipment, but what are they? Then You can check the list below.
- Duffel bag or rucksack (60 plus L)
- Daypack (for your valuable rain gear that you will use during the daytime)
- A few pairs of trekking trousers (half and full)
- Warm hat
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Good quality trekking boot (which is the right size and comfortable to wear)
- Gaiters (use them while walking on snow and a muddy trail)
- Crampon
- A few pairs of trekking Shirts (half and full)
- Fleece jacket
- Down Jacket (Feather jacket)
- Rain cover
- Windproof trousers and jacket
- Thermal Layers
- Buff
- Inner Gloves
- Windproof Gloves
- Sports shoes and sandals
- A few pairs of trekking socks
- Sleeping bag and liner
- Earplugs
- Headtorch
- Trekking poles
- Extra camera batteries
- Enough Tissues and wipes
- Lip balm and moisturizer cream
- Sunblock
Besides these, you can pack snacks and everyday things you use daily and check our equipment list here.
Accommodation During Everest High Passes
Lodge in the Everest region
There are plenty of guesthouses and lodges along the trek. You can sleep in the lodges while on the Everest Three Passes Trek. You will have a private room in each place where you will stop. It means you don't need to carry a tent with you for the trek.
You will have a food menu in the lodge where you stay. You can choose available food items from the menu. You don't need to worry about staying with the local foods on the trek. But you can also try the local food items if you are interested.
You can buy bottled water in every lodge and along the way while walking. But, there are no lodges or tea shops between all three passes. You need to carry enough drinking water with you for the high passes. You can consult with your guide about this. Also, you can drink regular tap water but don't forget to use purification tablets or sterilizers before you drink.
You might like this post on Everest High Passes Lodge Trek.
Best Time to Go
Autumn and spring are the best times to trek the Nepalese Himalayas. September to November and March to May are recommended for Trekking in Nepal and the Everest High Pass.
The first two weeks of September still will have some rainy days, so it might not be the best time. And the end of the can also bring raindrops. Trekking in spring is warmer compared to autumn. The beginning of spring might still have a vast amount of snow on the high passes, so trying this Trek after mid-March to mid-May is highly recommended.
Above mentioned time frame offers good visibility and temperatures. So, plan to Trek during these times to the Everest High Passes.
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Other Adventure High Passes Trails in Nepal
By this time, you have found that the Everest High Pass is one of the most Adventurous Treks in Nepal. If crossing Three Passes during one Trek can be challenging, you have other Adventure Trekking packages that might fit you. Those Trekking Routes have only one high access and are rich in natural beauty. Those adventure trekking routes have been given below.
Throng La High Pass (5'416 m)
Throng la pass
Adventure Annapurna Circuit Trek is in the Annapurna Region, in Kathmandu's western area. This trek is the most popular Pigh Pass Trek among Nepal's other High Pass Treks. Hundreds of people visit this Trek every day during the High Trekking Season. When there was no road, there used to be more trekkers than nowadays.
Tilicho is one of the highest Himalayan lakes in the world, which you can see through this trek if you add a few more days. Thorong La Pass is the most significant Pass in the world, with its altitude ascending and descending in one day.
Annapurna Circuit Trek is known as Throng La Pass and around Annapurna Trek. You will enjoy this Trek with changing scenery each day along the Trek. This Trek can be done as a complete circuit or half-Circuit Trek. Starting from Bhulbhule and ending in Nayapul is a complete circuit, and beginning from Bhulbhule and ending in Pokhara from Jomsom, taking a flight is a half-Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Larke La Pass (5,160m)
Larke la pass
Adventure Manaslu Circuit Trek is an alternative Trek to the Annapurna Circuit Trek. After a road construction in the Annapurna Circuit Trek, many trekkers attract to this Trekking Trail. Trekkers can finish this Trek within a similar time to the Annapurna Circuit Trek by walking for many days on the road.
This Trek can be done from 12 to 16 days, starting from Sotikhola and ending in Dharapani or Bhulbule. You can contact us to make your time frame then we will make an itinerary that fits you. Manaslu Circuit Trek is a unique area Trek, so you must issue a special Trekking Permit from the Nepal immigration office. Also, having Manaslu Conservation and Annapurna Conservation permits for this Trek would be best.
This Trek is known as the Around Manaslu Trek and Larke La Pass Trek. As in the Annapurna circuit trek, the Manaslu Circuit Trek will also have significantly fewer chances of altitude sickness because you will start your tour from a lower elevated land and ascend gradually daily.
Sele La and Miring La Pass
Sele la pass
Adventure Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is the most extended High Pass Trek in Nepal. This Trek is in eastern Nepal near India. This 3-week trek begins with an almost 24-hour drive from Kathmandu or flying to Biratnagar and Tumlingtar. You can also fly to Bhadrapur from Kathmandu, take a bus or jeep to Taplejung, and Trek there.
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek can be done in both directions by visiting either the south base camp or the north base camp before passing Miring La and Sele La. There are fewer trekkers than on other adventure Trekking routes because it needs an extended vacation and a long drive to the starting point.
People grow cardamom in this region, so you will see lots of cardamom along the way. Also, lower in Jhapa and Ilam, you will see a tea garden while driving to Taplejung. If you don't have enough time for this Circuit Trek, you may do only the south base camp trek or the north base camp Trek in Kanchenjunga.
Lauribina La Pass
Lauribina la pass
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is the nearest Adventure Trek from Kathmandu Valley. This Trek is the most accessible High Pass Trek compared to the Treks mentioned above. It could be even more accessible than the Everest base camp Trek in altitude, but passing Lauribina La can make it a bit tiring for the trekkers.
This beautiful Trek begins with a long drive through a hillside road to Syabrubesi on a bus or private transport. You will follow the Langtang Valley, which takes you to Kyanjin Gumba. After visiting Kyanjin Ri or Tserko-Ri for the views, you will return the same way for a couple of days, then take the left path to the Gosaikunda side.
There are several tranquil Himalayan Lakes near Gosaikunda, which you will love. One of the best places on this Trek is Lauribinayak, from where you can see stunning mountain views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, and the Tibetan massifs.
Langtang Gosaikunda lake trek is also known as Lauribina La pass trek or Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek. People also pronounce it Langtang Gosainkunda Trek for this Trek. After crossing Lauribina La, you will Trek for a few days, connecting to Kathmandu.
Conclusion
Everest High Pass will be on your hit list if you are a real Adventure Lover. This is one of Nepal's most adventurous lodge treks, offering a fantastic view, and it will be your lifetime Adventure Experience.
Kew points of this Trek are crossing three major High Passes, which make your hike more Adventurous. Stunning views from the top of the passes, spectacular viewpoints, and walking through different valleys with stunning vistas will make your unforgettable mountain memory.
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