Everest High Pass Lodge Trek

One of the most challenging routes, the Everest High Pass Lodge Trek Route, covers the breathtaking view from the top. It presents a chance to enjoy the Khumbu region's peaceful nature and rich culture- an adventure no less than the actual peak climbing experience.

The beautiful gorges, rivers, glaciers, and peaceful nature of Sherpa villages will give you a sense of spiritual peace you have never felt before.

Do not miss out on this thrilling experience to view the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest, along with us at Frolic Adventure.

Let us go on a trip of a lifetime!

Everest High Passes Lodge Trek Outline Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m.)

• Day 02: Kathmandu full-day city tour.

• Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2840m.) and trek to Phakding (2610m.)3 hrs.

• Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m.)6 hours.

• Day 05: Explore the day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.

• Day 06: Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3860m.)5 hrs.

• Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m.)5 hours.

• Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4730m.)3 hrs.

• Day 09: Trek from Chhukung to Lobuche (4910m.) via Kongma la (5535m.)8-9 hrs.

• Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5140m.) and hike to Everest Base Camp (5364m.) 8 hrs.

• Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar (5545m.) and Trek to Dzongla (4830m.)6 hrs.

• Day 12: Trek from Dzongla to Thaknak (4700m) via Cho La Pass (5360m.)7 hrs.

• Day 13: Trek from Thaknak to Gokyo valley (4790m.)3 hrs. And visit 5th lake (4990m.)5 hrs.

• Day 14: Hike to Gokyo, RI (5360m), and overnight at Gokyo.

• Day 15: Trek from Gokyo (4790m.) to Marulung (4210m.) via Renjo la pass (5360m.)7 hrs.

• Day 16: Trek from Marulung to Namche Bazaar (3440m.)6 hrs.

• Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m.)6-7 hrs.

• Day 18: Morning flight back to Kathmandu and have farewell dinner with the company.

• Day 19: Leisure day and shopping.

• Day 20: Departure to the international airport for your final flight.

Adventure Everest Trek

1. Everest 3 Passes Trek
2. Cho La Pass Trek
3. Renjo La Pass Trek

High Passes Lodge Trip Detailed Itinerary

Lukla Airport

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

• Altitude: 1350m
• Highlights: Visit the tourist hub of Nepal, Thamel.
• Accommodation: Hotels
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On the first day of the journey, you will enjoy the busy streets of Kathmandu, experiencing the feeling of calm and noise simultaneously. Upon your arrival at the International airport, one of our representatives will greet you and drive you to your accommodation. In the evening, you can enjoy your time in the tourist hub of Nepal, Thamel, where you can shop for your Trekking Gear and equipment and exchange money.

Day 02: Kathmandu full-day city tour.

• Altitude: 1340m
• Highlights: Visit the UNESCO world heritage sites
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On the second day, you will tour Kathmandu's hustling, bustling streets, enriched with a rich history of culture and traditions. You can visit the holy Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most famous Hindu Temples devoted to Lord Shiva. Boudhanath Stupa, the largest Stupa in Nepal, an acclaimed world heritage site, can be one of your destinations.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

• Altitude: 2840m (Lukla) & 2610m (Phakding)
• Trekking Hours: 30 mins. Flight+ approximately 3 hrs.
• Highlights: Experience the thrilling mountain flight to Lukla.
• Accommodation: Tea House
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On your third day, you will enjoy the thrilling flight to Lukla, enjoying the beautiful scenic view of hills and mountains from above and marveling over the natural diversity of Nepal. From Lukla, you will walk down for about 3 hours along the gradual slope to reach the small village of Phakding. You will spend your night in one of the tea houses in Phakding.

Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

• Altitude: 3440m
• Trekking Hours: About 6 hours
• Highlights: Enjoy your time in the ancient Namche Bazaar and the beautiful view of the high mountains.
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Your fourth day will begin with a Trek uphill towards Namche Bazaar from Phakding, enjoying the rugged paths and peaceful nature. You must pass many suspension bridges connecting the road across deep mountain gorges and rivers. Your final destination for the fourth day is the ancient Namche Bazaar holding the stories of Sherpas, rooting from centuries back. The beautiful Namche Bazaar, with the curious mountain ranges peeking from behind the traditional houses, will be the highlight of this day.

Day 05: Explore the day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.

• Altitude: 3440m
• Highlights: The beautiful shrines and the view of sunrise and sunset from Everest View Hotel
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

You will give your body time to acclimate and get used to the altitude. Your day will start with the view of sunrise from the peaks of Khumbu Valley, along with a cup of tea in the famous Everest View Hotel. You will hike around Namche Bazaar, visiting the Sherpa Museum. A view of peaks like Ama Dablam, Tawache, Kantega, Thamserku, and Everest will greet you above as you enjoy yourself in the beautiful city. If you please, you can also visit Khumjung Village, the biggest Sherpa village in the Everest Region, and the famous Hillary School.

Day 06: Trek from Namche to Tengboche

• Altitude: 3860m
• Trekking hours: Approximately 5 hrs.
• Highlights: The beautiful view of the mountains along with the peaceful forest.
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

From Namche, you will start going down the winding paths toward the river beds enjoying the panoramic view of Ama Dablam, Everest, Thamserku, and other surrounding peaks. As you reach the river, you will start climbing toward Tengboche, enjoying the deep tropical forests with wild animals running around in their natural habitat. Enjoy the close-up view of Mt. Kantega (6783m) and Tengboche Monastery at Tengboche.

Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

• Altitude: 4410m
• Trekking Hours: Approximately 5 hrs.
• Highlights: View the beautiful Imja River and a close-up view of Ama Dablam
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The Trek to Dingboche is exciting as you walk through the deep tropical forests and suspension bridges overlooking the beautiful Imja River. Walking across the valleys will be even more enjoyable as you visit the beautiful stupas with snow-white walls mirroring the mountains. A close-up view of Ama Dablam can be viewed from Dingboche as you walk across from the small village of Pangboche.

Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung

• Altitude: 4730m
• Trekking Hours: Approximately 3 Hrs
• Highlights: View of Ice Lake and a panoramic view of mountains
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This will be your acclimatization day, so you will walk towards the neighboring village of Dingboche, i.e., Chhukung, where you will rest. If you want, you can also visit Chhukung RI at a height of 5500m. The breathtaking view of the ice Lake of Imja Tsho will greet you at the destination, along with the view of Island Peak, Amphu Lapcha, and Baruntse Base Camp.

Day 09: Trek from Chhukung to Lobuche (4910m.) via Kongma la (5535m.) 8-9 hrs.

• Altitude: 4910m (Lobuche) & 5535m (Kongma La)
• Trekking Hours: Approximately 8-9 Hours
• Highlights: Stunning view of Tawache and Cholatse and trail filled with memorials for climbers
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After a slight incline from Chhukung, you will reach the village of Dughla, where the stunning view of Tawache (6495m) and Cholatse (6440m) will greet you. As you pass the Kongma La pass further up the trail, you will walk along the stretch of the Khumbu Glaciers. Along the trail, you will see the line of memorials made to remember all the lost climbers and Sherpas and their brave souls. The trail moves downwards for a while to reach Lobuche finally.

Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep and hike to Everest Base Camp

• Altitude: 5140m (Gorakshep) & 5364m (Everest Base Camp)
• Trekking Hours: Approximately 8 Hrs.
• Highlights: A first unobstructed view of Mt. Pumori, Mt. Everest, and its surrounding peaks.
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep is strenuous. The trail is more steep and rough as you pass through the sides of the Khumbu glacier. After a grueling hike upward, you are greeted with a beautiful view of Pumori. Your trek here will be challenging since you will pass through moraines, rocky dunes, and small streams to finally reach Everest Base Camp, where your view will be of Mt. Everest along with Mt. Nuptse and Kalapatthar. Your base for the night will be a small village in Gorakshep by the Khumbu Icefall.

Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar and trek to Dzongla

• Altitude: 5545 (Kalapatthar) &4830 (Dzongla)
• Trekking Hours: Approximately 6 Hrs.
• Highlights: Experience the 360 views of Mt. Everest and the stunning view of Cho La Lake
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

For the Trek to Kalapatthar, you will be walking through the snow-covered slope to reach the top of the mountain, from where you can view the breathtaking unobstructed view of Mount Everest. The Himalayas of Khumbu Valley greets you from this point, including Pumori, Lobuche, Nuptse, Lhotse, and others. After viewing the stunning mountain ranges, you will descend to Gorakshep and walk down the steep path to finally reach Dzongla. Along the way to Dzongla, you can view the glistening Cho La Lake.

Day 12: Trek from Dzongla to Thaknak via Cho La Pass

• Altitude: 4700m (Thaknak) & 5360m (Cho La Pass)
• Trekking Hours: Approximately 7 Hrs.
• Highlights: Visit the top of Cho La Pass for a stunning view of the mountains from above
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

From Dzongla, you will walk up the steady incline toward Cho La Pass. The Trek is tiring and challenging, but the view of stunning mountain peaks like Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Taboche, and others will surely make your trip worthwhile. Passing along the steep glaciers, you will finally reach your destination for the day, Thaknak.

Day 13: Trek from Thaknak to Gokyo Valley and visit 5th lake

• Altitude: 4790m (Gokyo Valley) & 4990m (5th Lake)
• Trekking Hours: 3 Hrs. + 5 Hrs.
• Highlights: Spectacular view of frozen lakes along the way.
• Accommodation: Lodges or Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Your Trek for the day will start with the hike across the Ngozumpa glacier to view the mesmerizing ice lakes and the stunning view of Cho Oyu. You can view the third and fourth lakes along the main Gokyo trail. Here we will take a diversion to view the mesmerizing 5th Lake and then return to Gokyo for rest.

Day 14: Hike to Gokyo, RI, and overnight at Gokyo.

• Altitude: 5360m (Gokyo RI)
• Highlights: View the stunning mountain range from Gokyo, RI.
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

You will spend your day Trekking for a short while along the north side of Dudh Pokhari to reach Gokyo, RI. You can enjoy the view of Lhotse, Makalu, Everest, Cho Oyu, Cholatse, and Taboche.

Day 15: Trek from Gokyo to Marulung via Renjo La Pass

• Altitude: 4210m (Marulung) and 5360m (Renjo La Pass)
• Trekking Hours: Approximately 7 Hrs.
• Highlights: Mesmerizing view of mountains and Angladumba Tsho Lake
• Accommodation: Teahouses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

You will Trek along Gokyo Lake to reach Renjo La Pass with a spectacular view of the Khumbu peaks like Mt. Everest. The path from the pass comprises stone staircases so that you will descend toward the Angladumba Tsho, a small lake by the base. Finally, your night will be spent in the small village of Marulung.

Day 16: Trek from Marulung to Namche Bazaar

• Altitude: 3440m
• Trekking Hours: 6hrs
• Highlights: Get to experience the natural diversity of the trail.
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

From here, the trip downwards gets easier. Following the rivers, valleys, and small villages along the way, you will walk downhill toward the beautiful Namche Bazaar, where you will spend the night.

Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

• Altitude: 2840m
• Trekking hours: 6-7 hours
• Highlights: Walk along the lush green forest paths with the flora and fauna
• Accommodation: Tea Houses
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The path down from Namche Bazaar to Lukla is full of natural wonders. You will be winding your way down to Lukla along the lush tropical forest, enjoying your time with the diverse flora and fauna.

Day 18: Morning flight back to Kathmandu and have farewell dinner with the company.

• Altitude: 2840m
• Highlights: Thrilling flight above the mountains.
• Accommodation: Hotels
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Early morning, you will take your flight back to Kathmandu, saying your farewell to the steep mountain paths as it is the end of your journey on foot. You can relive your memories with the thrilling flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 19: Leisure day and shopping.

• Altitude: 1340m
• Highlights: Rest day and exciting shopping trips
• Accommodation: Hotels
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Once back in Kathmandu, you can enjoy your rest day with small shopping trips on the streets of Kathmandu. You can buy beautiful artifacts and handmade goods to take back to your home as a souvenir and enjoy the rest of the day strolling around Kathmandu.

Day 20: Departure to the international airport for your final flight.

You will drive back to Tribhuvan International Airport, where you will bid farewell and return home.

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