Everest High Traverses Trek
Everest High Traverse Trek will demand an excellent level of health strength that wish for a lock up and come across through the alpine setting, all the features of further Everest treks. Everest High Traverse Trek provides dazzling views, flora and fauna, monasteries along the Sherpa culture. This trek is a challenging trek so, it requires fine leather boots, waterproof clothing shell and gaiters since it may require hiking and campsite in snow though trekking in the high passes. Daily it asks for 3 to 8 hours of walking so, this trek is not an ordinary trek.
To traverse Khongma La, Cho La and Renjo La agree to make use of access to numerous valleys in the Everest Region devoid of reverse tracking. You will be ascending Gokyo Peak and Kala Patar as well, to visit Everest Vase Camp. Everest High Traverse Trek is a difficult and exploratory trek which leads you to the heights above 5.000 m. Camping in tents is compulsory throughout the pass crossings. The trek begins in Lukla following a flight from Kathmandu. Hiking gradually and progressively, you will go after the typical trail towards the Everest by Namche Bazaar and the attractive monastery of Tengboche. At Dingboche, you will be continuing to west next to the Chukhung valley. Rest days are incorporated down the way to make certain that you are appropriately get used to engage in the initial high pass. Khongma La (5.535 m) will show up through a spectacular view of Ama Dablam as well as Makalu and a genuine encounter among the high elevated atmosphere. The moving down will take you to the Khumbu Glacier and afterward to Lobuche, situated in the Khumbu valley. You will come up to Kala Patar for magnificent close up observation of Everest. Moreover, the Everest Base Camp is likely feasible. Returning to Lobuche will head towards the subsequent pass that is the Cho La, counted as a traverse by means of everlasting, snow leading into the Gokyo valley. There are amazing turquoise lakes to travel here and the Gokyo peak to scale for extra fine vision of Everest (8.848 m) and Cho Oyu (8.201 m) on the Tibetan boundary. A mix up over Renjo La conveys into the Bhote Koshi valley which make extensive way from the border of Nepal and Tibet. You will hike next to the beautiful pastures and a trade road which was used by Yak guide from Tibet to Thame. This is a tiny day from Thame to Namche Bazaar where you will go back over previous steps to Lukla. From Lukla again you will take a flight to Kathmandu.
Trip Facts
Trek duration: 25 days
Trek Grade: challenging
Max altitude: 5.545 m
Max group size: 10
Kathmandu - Lukla: 20 days
Accommodation type: Everest Lodge+ Camping Trek
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1.360 m)
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Flight to Lukla and half day Trek to Phakding (2.600 m)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3.446 m)
Day 05: Rest and acclimatization
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3.875 m)
Day 07: Trek to Pangboche (3985 m)
Day 08: Explore to Amadablam Base Camp
Day 09: Trek to Dingboche (4.360 m)
Day 10: Rest and acclimatization
Day 11: Trek to Chukhung (4.780 m)
Day 12: Below Khongma La (5.280 m)
Day 13: Trek to Lobuche (4.930 m)
Day 14: Trek to Gorak Shep (5.160 m)
Day 15: Trek to Dzongla (4.843 m)
Day 16: Trek to Gokyo (4.750 m)
Day 17: Rest and exploration
Day 18: Buffer day
Day 19: Below Renjo La (5.100 m)
Day 20: Trek to Thame (3.810 m)
Day 21: Trek to Monzo (2.835 m)
Day 22: Trek to Lukla (2.827 m)
Day 23: Flight to Kathmandu
Day 24: Rest day
Day 25: Departure!!!!
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1.360 m)
In the very first day you will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and you will be received by a staff. From the domestic airport, you will be transferred into a hotel safely and in the hotel, you will discuss briefly upon your arrival. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Kathmandu valley includes several Hindu temples including of Pashupatinath, listed by UNESCO in World Heritage Sites and the largest Buddhist stupa in Boudhanath. You can also visit the Monkey Temple Swayambhunath, built in 2000 years old and visit Patan, city of fine arts. In the afternoon you will be meeting with your trekking guide and will check all the things necessary. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Trek to Phakding (2.600 m)
From Lukla you will trek to Phakding (2, 6000 m). Everest Base Camp voyage start on at Lukla and go behind Phakding, which takes roughly 3 to 4 hours. Along the way you can cover an outlook of Mt Nupla (5.885m), Kusum Kangaru (6367m) and the Cordillera de Monte Kwongde. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3.446 m)
Today you will pass throughout the Sherpa villages viewing wonderful forests. Rhododendron trees, magnolias and giant firs make available the stunning setting. En route you will be satisfied by their initial peek of Kusum Kangru (6.369m), Thamserku (6.608m), Everest (8.848 m) and Nuptse (7.879 m). Then, you will arrive to the vertical climb of the beautiful village called Namche Bazaar (3.440m), producing more fantastic views and a relaxed place to pay out the next march. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 05: Rest and acclimatization
Acclimatization is significant before taking place to a higher elevation. It is thus recommended to take a short day's hike to Thame, Khunde, Khumjung or up to the Everest View Hotel so that it offers a very close image of Mount Everest. You can even slow down and walk around the culture of Sherpa in Namche. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3.875 m)
Tengboche is located on a saddle at 3.875m, bounded by a clear dwarf fires and Rhododendrons. Kwongde (6.187m) Tawache (6.542 m) Everest (8.848m) Nuptse (7.855m) Lhotse (8.618m) Amadablam (6.856m) and Thamserku (6.608m) tendering an exciting panorama of huge Himalayan. You will visit the Tengboche Buddhist Monastery which is measured as the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 07: Trek to Pangboche (3.985 m)
Pangboche is a village in Khumjung VDC of Solukhumbu district which is situated at the height of the Himalayas in the Imja Khole valley. Pangboche is in habituated by Sherpa people. This is the place where Edmund Hilary had built a swing in the school. The Northern fraction of Pangboche’s village is in the Dughla lake and pass. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 08: Explore to Amadablam Base Camp
Ama Dablam signifies "Mother's necklace". The elongated ridges on both side is similar to the arms of a mother (Ama), caring her child similarly the lynching glacier reflects of as the Dablam, the conventional double-pendant include the pictures of the gods. Trekkers usually position three camps all along the edge with camp 3, beneath the exact of the hanging glacier. So, this day will be profitable to explore the Amadablam Base Camp. Overnight stay in a tented camp.
Day 09: Trek to Dingboche (4.360 m)
Dingboche is situated in the North Eastern part of Khumbu region. Dingboche is counted as a center hub for those people who are trekking to Everest. This is a well known place for the tourists. The strange thing about Dingboche is you will get to view the kilometers of stone walls constructed in various shape and size. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 10: Rest and acclimatization
Dingboche is a good place for acclimatization and for resting. The main source of the livelihood is tourism so, you will get all the facilities which you are longing for it. Moreover, you will have the facilities of tenting in these areas. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 11: Trek to Chukhung (4.780 m)
Chukhung (4.780 m) is a village which is serving for lodge facilities to the trekkers or climbers in the Khumbu area. Chukhung Ri is a rocky peak, like the Kala Pattar, over the village of Chukhung and it takes 3 hours to arrive at the summit from Chukhung, though it does not ask for any technical climbing. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 12: Below Khongma La (5.280 m)
On the 12th day you will ascend to Khongma La (5.280 m), which is a tiring hike over the high elevated pass but for those adventure enthusiast the picturesque rewards are merely magnificent and a vision to observe. You can take beautiful photographs in Khongma La, enjoying the cool environment. Overnight stay in a tented camp.
Day 13: Trek to Lobuche (4.930 m)
Lobuche is a tiny settlement near to Mount Everest in the beautiful Khumbu region. It is a busy place as it is the way to Base Camp. The lodging spaces are not so fancy and well equipped, consisting typically of stone huts among collective bunk dormitories. At present you will get to experience new modern things. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 14: Trek to Gorak Shep (5.160 m)
On the 14th day you will move to Gorak Shep from Lobuche which is a frozen lakebed and are covered with sand. It is not equipped with all the services in the past but now, the scenario has been changed. Today you can have an access to satellite high speed internet access and so on. Overnight stay in a tented camp
Day 15: Trek to Dzongla (4.843 m)
On the 15th day you will move from Gorak Shep to Dzongla and to trek Dzongla is not an easy trek as you got already tired. Dzongla (4843 m) is mainly a place which is well known for Yak grazing and has got only two tiny lodges and limited camping yet you will love this place as you will descend from the snow and rocky places. Overnight stay at a guesthouse
Day 16: Trek to Gokyo (4.750 m)
Gokyo Peak generally embarks on early morning. The climb is quite steep first 30 minutes, which will take an hour to get to the top with their traditional prayer flags. From where you will have a magnificent view of the high peaks, from west to east like Cho (8.153 m), Gyachung Kang (7.922 m), Everest (8.848m), Lhotse (8.501m) and Makalu. Moreover, you can have the wonderful vision of the Gokyo Lake. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 17: Rest and exploration
This is an important day where you will have some rest and mainly you will encounter many things. In the previous day you may not get enough time to observe the surrounding and on this day you can enjoy by viewing the things in detail. If you are tired then you can have some rest too.
Day 18: Buffer day
On the 18th you will use it as a buffer day as you are having a long itinerary trek and you never know what sort of problems you might get on this trek. And Buffer day help to take up the relaxed until the situation gets normal. So, buffer day has significant place throughout the trek. Overnight stay at a guesthouse
Day 19: Below Renjo La (5.100 m)
Gokyo Lake is the crossroads of La Renjo pass (5.100 m). The trails frequently follow upwatds and downwards with an edge of sand. You will pass an icy brook and march throughout the spectacular rock, formulates several yak and Twin Lakes Kharkas Renjo. Overall you will appreciate the trek by ascending towards the Renjo La. Overnight stay in a tented camp.
Day 20: Trek to Thame (3.810 m)
Today you will descend from Renjo La to Thame. Thame is situated at the end of the Khumbu valley and the iconic value of Thame, which is the simplicity of people who are unharmed by the special effects of modern culture. Throughout the hike you will visit enormous places and observe the variety of prayer flags, Chorten and Mani rocks carved. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 21: Trek to Monzo (2.835 m)
On the following day you will wake up early and move to Monzo (2.835 m) from Kyangjuma. Monzo is a beautiful place where you will get to see a beautiful nature. Arriving at Monzo you will take your lunch and take some rest as you have to trek Lukla in next day. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 22: Trek to Lukla (2.827 m)
Today, the trail descends steeply down before crossing the suspension bridges Dudh Koshi river. From here, the trail becomes more plain and natural. Although the forests of Rhododendron and Pine trees along with the view of the snow peak distance traveled before reaching Phakding. After taking lunch you will be continuing the trek to Lukla. The last night with this crew trek is will be memorable. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 23: Flight to Kathmandu
On this day you will be thanking to the porters, who were the part of trekking. From Lukla you will take one-hour flight back to Kathmandu. If the flight is on schedule, it is likely to be back at the hotel before noon and you can have a good shower and rest in the afternoon. On this day you will be transferred into Tribuvan International Airport, Kathmandu so that you can return your own hometown.
Day 24: Rest day
This is your free day in Kathmandu if you wish then you can visit Botanical garden and Jaulakhel zoo to view different animals and birds and you can enjoy boating as well. You can spend the remaining time by encountering other popular places of Kathmandu valley. As you have completed the difficult and challenging trek you can take some rest as well. It’s all up to you. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 25: Departure!!!!
On this last day you will check out from the hotel and get ready to leave the hotel. You will be transferred onto the domestic airport, Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu from where you can move towards your hometown or your next destinations.