THE PASSES: KONGMA LA, CHOLA AND RENZO LA IN THE EVEREST
Introduction
Journey to Gokyo offers a good alternative off from the busy trail to Everest Base Camp. From Gokyo four 8000m peaks (Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu) are clearly visible. There are several options for additional side trips and high altitude walking and to the home of famous sherpa climbers.
This is an outstanding trek visiting the high lush valleys of the Khumbu with time to explore villages and monasteries and to sample the incredible hospitality of the Sherpa people. Adventure begins with a sweeping flight to Lukla. A popular destination, which provides a fascinating contrast to the high mountain land scapes. From Lukla, trek slowly to Phakding to our first night’s overnight stop. Next day, trek leads ahead to the Sherpa capital at Namche Bazaar.
We have time to acclimatize ourselves, before following the quite trail to Gokyo and Khumjung village in the high valley and visiting the ancient Buddhist monastery here. Descending to Khumjung, offering incredible view of Khangtiaga, Thamserku and the Nuptsse – Lhotse wall with the Mt. Everest rearing above. At Khumjung overnight camp below Khumbila Peak, home of the patron God of the Khumbu area, before making our way through lovely forests towards Pangboche and Thyangboche the main highlights of the adventure. The views along the trail throughout are tremendous, panorama of snow capped chain of mountain ranges to all sides and many more exciting fun and enjoyment on the way.
The Everest region is understandably as one of the most popular and spectacular destinations for walkers, and it offers some of the most fascinating and enjoyable trekking, with beautiful views of the high snow capped peaks of the world, and this trek covering all the three major passes in the Everest region is the spectacular high mountain pass trek for the ambitious trekkers. We will cross Kongma-La, Cho-La and Renjo-la Pass with the alpine pastures and Lakes of Gokyo or Milk Lake, the abode of Lord Shiva, without any technical climbing gears.
Trip Profile
Trekking Duration : 18/19 days
Max. Elevation : 5545m Kalapathar
Style of Trek : Tea house basis
Trek Grade : Adventurous
Trek Start : Lukla fly in
Trek Ends : Lukla fly out
Total duration : 22/23 days
Outline Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU (1300M)
DAY 02: FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN KATHMANDU
DAY 03: FLY FROM KATHMANDU TO LUKLA & TREK TO PHAKDING (2610M) APPROX 3-4 HRS
DAY 04: NAMCHE BAZAAR (3440M) APPROX 4-5 HRS
DAY 05: REST DAY AT NAMCHE BAZAAR
DAY 06: TREK TO TENGBOCHE (3867M) APPROX 5 HRS
DAY 07: TREK TO DINGBOCHE (4358M) APPROX 5-6 HRS
DAY 08: REST DAY AT DINGBOCHE
DAY 09: TREK TO CHUKUNG VILLAGE 4730M 3-4 HRS
DAY 10: TREK TO LOBUCHE VIA KONGMA LA PASS 5535M 8-9 HRS
DAY 11: TREK TO GORAKSHEP (5288M) & KALAPATHAR (5545M) APPROX 6-7 HRS
DAY 12: TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP (5357M) APPROX 5-6 HRS
DAY 13: LOBUCHE TO DZONGLA (4830M) APPROX 3-4 HRS
DAY 14: DZONGLA TO CHOLA PASS TO THAKNAK (4700M) APPROX 6-7 HRS
DAY 15: THAKNAK TO GOKYO (4790M) APPROX 3-4 HRS
DAY 16: GOKYO RESTS
DAY 17: GOKYO TO KHARKA VIA RENZOLA PASS (5340M) APPROX 4-5 HRS
DAY 18: TREK TO THAME (3800M) APPROX 3-4 HRS
DAY 19: TREK TO NAMCHE (3440M) APPROX 3-4 HRS
DAY 20: TREK TO LUKLA APPROX 6-7 HRS
DAY 21: FLY LUKLA-KATHMANDU
DAY 22: A DAY IN KATHMANDU
DAY 23: FINAL DEPARTURE
Costs: Contact US
Service Includes
- 04 nights twin/double share accommodation on half board meal plan in 5 stars hotel in Kathmandu
- 01 full day guided sightseeing with entrance fees in private vehicle as per itinerary
- Flight Kathmandu to Lukla and return for guest and 01 guide with airport tax (Every sub-group of 7 members will have an asst guide)
- 18 nights twin share accommodation on full board meal plan in teahouse lodges
- 01 English speaking, license holder trek guide and 1 Client:1 porter; insured, meals, accommodation and daily wages all paid
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and TIMS permit
- Sleeping bag and down jacket
- Airport pick up and drop
- Welcome dinner
Service Excludes
International flight to and from Nepal; Visa to Nepal; Lunch or dinner in Kathmandu; Expenses of personal nature like bar and beverage bills, laundry bills, phone bills etc; Insurance of any kinds; Personal trekking gears; Electricity charging fees and boiled water for drinking and shower purpose; Tips to trekking crews; Expenses incurred due to flight delays/cancellation, road blockage, political strike, natural disaster or anything that is beyond our control; Anything not included in Service Includes section