Everest High Passes trail leads regular Everest Base Camp Trekking trails until Dingboche village, then splits right following through Imja Valley to Chhukung. However, you can make this trek from the opposite direction. But anti-clockwise, it 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 with 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 is the first day of an acclimatization rest day in Namche Bazaar, but it is not wholly a rest day. You will hike to the Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for altitude practice. This day will be beautiful because you are not only doing an acclimatization hike but also have great views of scenic mountains such as Mt. Amadablam, Thamserku, Khangteka, Lhotse, Nuptse, and more, including the world's highest mountain, Everest. Along the hike, you will pass the highest airport, Syangboche.
You will hike back after visiting the Everest View Hotel and enjoying the view. If you would like to explore more, you can visit Khumjung village and monastery, where you can see the skull of a 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 who is collecting donations from the trekkers. You will reach Kyangjuma by walking for around 2 hrs, then see a signboard showing the trail to the Gokyo Lake trek. You will ascend towards Phunki-Tenga, where you will have lunch before climbing to Tengboche. It will be another 2 hours of hiking at the end of the day to Tengboche from Phungki-Tenga. If you want to take an opposite itinerary, you will trek to Thame today from Namche Bazaar rather than go 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)
Today is a beautiful trekking day because you will have stunning mountain views every moment. You will initially descend from Tengboche to Diboche, then walk on a flat path 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.
Starting today, you will cross the tree line and trek the trek areas for the 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)
Today, one of the shortest day treks is from Dingboche to Chhukung. People usually have an extra day to acclimatize to this place and do a day hike. But you don't need to have an acclimatization rest day here; you can go directly to Chhukung. After lunch in Chhukung, you can hike towards Chhukung Ri for an acclimatization hike.
Day 7: Trek from Chhukung to Lobuche (4,910m) Passing Kongma La (5,535m)
Chhukung to Lobuche is the biggest day of the entire trek. Yotrekll pass Kongma La, the highest of the other two passes. You will start your day early in the 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)
Lobuche to Gorak Shep will be more leisurely than the previous day. However, due to the altitude, walking will still be strenuous. Today is also a special day because you will visit the base camp.
You will start your day around 7 a.m. hiking to the base camp. The trek will be long, and it 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. Wear windproof, warm clothes and bring enough drinking water. The hike from Gorakshep to the base camp and back will take around five 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. Kalapatthar Hike is not an easy hike, though. It will be cold and windy, so wear warm and windproof clothing.
After returning from Kala Patthar toward Dzongla, you will stretch your trek, following the same route until you reach Lobuche. After walking about half an hour from Lobuche, you must take the right direction and walk for about two hours to reach Dzongla. You will get 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)
Zongla to Gokyo 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 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
Today is a short 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, crossing Renjo La pass.
Day 12: Trek from Gokyo to Lungden (4,380m) via Renjo La pass (5,360m)
Gokyo from Lungden is another adventure day crossing over Renjo La pass. Renjo La pass is one of the most effortless high passes among the 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)
Lungden to Thame is an easy day trek during the High Passes Trek. After following a descending path for 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-year-old monastery has a reincarnated monk, a young man living with other monks. You can see him and receive his blessing.
Also, you will arrive at Thame for lunch and spend time sightseeing and taking enough rest, which is tiring from the three big passes.
Day 14: Trek from Thame to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Thiame to Namche Bazaar is also 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, and then it will be an easy walk to Namche Bazaar.
It might take you a 3-4 hour walk to reach Namche Bazar from Thame. You can enjoy visiting bakeries and bars, as well as 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)
Today is your last day of the trek, which will take approximately seven hours. However, 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, where you will stop for lunch and spend your first night.
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 about half an hour of flying, you will land back in the city with a remarkable memory of the world's famous mountain experience and be ready to return home.
The itinerary in this post is suggested, but we can create a custom one based on your time frame and interests. Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions about this trip.
High Passes Trek Highlights
You will look for good things that attract you to your chosen destination. The highlight 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 the Sherpa people who are famous as mountain climbers
Try the Most Adventurous Everest High Passes
Kongma la pass
The Everest High Pass is the most adventurous compared to Nepal's other adventures and High-Pass Treks. This trek makes your Himalayan journey more challenging because of the physical and altitude challenges. Also, the tour had unclear paths when crossing the glacier and walking in the snow.
Not many people do this trek, and navigating a trail can be challenging. So, hiring a guidewho knows the trail is highly suggested. While the other High Pass Treks have only one pass, this trek requires crossing three. Moreover, 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
Good-quality trekking equipment is essential for any mountain trip. Trekking gear is needed for every easy and regular trek, and extra special gear is required for the Everest High Passes. You know you should carry the necessary equipment, but what is it? 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 trekking the trek. Ytrekan sleeps 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 on the trek.
Ytrekill has 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 footwear on the trek. Btrekou 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 drinking.
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 will still have some rainy days, so it might not be the best time. The end of the month can also bring raindrops. Trekking in spring is warmer than in autumn. However, the high passes might still have a vast amount of snow at the beginning of spring, so it is highly recommended to trek this trail after mid-March to mid-May.
The time mentioned above frame offers good visibility and temperatures. So, plan to trek to the Everest High Passes during these times.
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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 the Three Passes trek is 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. The 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. It is the most popular high Pass Trek among Nepal's other High Pass Treks. Hundreds of people trek this trek every day during the High Trekking Season. When there was no road, there were more trekkers than nowadays.
Tilicho is one of the world's highest Himalayan lakes; if you add a few more days to your trek, you can see it. 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 the Annapurna Trek. You will trek this trek with changing scenery each time. The Annapurna Circuit trek is done as a complete or half-Circuit trek. Starting from Bhulbhule and ending in Nayapul is a full 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 to the Annapurna Circuit Trek. After the road construction in the Annapurna Circuit Trek, many trekkers were attracted to this Trekking Trail. Trekkers can experience a trek similar to the Annapurna Circuit Trek by walking for many days on the road.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek can be completed in 12 to 16 days, starting from Sotikhola and ending in Dharapani or Bhulbule. Contact us to set your time frame, and we will create an itinerary that fits you. Because the Manaslu Circuit Trek is in a unique area, you must issue a special Trekking Permit from the Nepal immigration office. Having Manaslu Conservation and Annapurna Conservation permits for this trek is best.
Manaslu Circuit is known as the Around Manaslu Trek and the Larke La Pass Trek. Unlike the Annapurna Circuit Trek, the Manaslu Circuit Trek has significantly fewer chances of altitude sickness because you start your tour from a lower elevation and ascend gradually daily.
Sele La and Miring La Pass
Sele la pass
Adventure Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is the longest High-Pass Trek in Nepal. It is located in eastern Nepal, near India. This three-day trek takes almost 24 hours to complete. You can fly to Biratnagar, Tumlingtar, or Bhadrapur, take a bus or jeep to Taplejung, and trek there.
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek can be done in both directions. Before passing Miring La and Sele La, you visit either the south base camp or the north base camp. This route has fewer trekkers than other adventure routes, requiring an extended vacation and a long drive to the starting point.
People grow cardamom in this region, so that 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 only do 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. It is the most accessible trek-pass trek compared to the Ones mentioned above. At its altitude, it could be even more accessible than the Everest trek camp. Trek. However, traversing Lauribina La can be a bit tiring for the trekkers.
This trekkiful trek takes a long drive on a hillside road to Syabrubesi by 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.
You will love the several tranquil Himalayan Lakes near Gosaikunda. One of the best places to visit during the Gosaikunda trekking is Istrekribinayak, 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. It is one of Nepal's most adventurous lodge treks, offering a fantastic view, and it will be your lifetime adventure experience.
The key point of the High Pass Trek is crossing three major High Passes, which makes your hike more adventurous. Stunning views from the top of the passes, spectacular viewpoints, and walking through different valleys with stunning vistas will create an unforgettable mountain memory.
Hopefully, the information above provides the essential information you were looking for about the High Passes trek. Please get in touch with us if you need more information than what is provided in this post. We will always be happy to provide you with the necessary solution.
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