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It was an incredibly well organised trek I have trekked before but never quite like this!
Samantha Morgan (UK)

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Twin Otter landing at Lukla airstrip
 

Everest High Passes

This is one of the classic treks of the world visiting Everest Base Camp followed by crossing Cho La and Renjo La passes.

The trek starts with an exciting flight in a Twin Otter plane to the mountain airstrip at Lukla, from here we follow in the footsteps of famous mountaineers for the walk into Everest Base Camp. We are now in Buddhist Sherpa country where you will see colourful prayer flags, mani walls and monasteries along the way. This is a more challenging alternative to the traditional trek to Everest Base Camp with an ascent of Kala Patar and Gokyo Ri as well as crossing the Himalayan mountain passes of Cho La and Renjo La.

After Base Camp we walk out over the Cho La pass into the Gokyo valley rather than retracing the same trail back to Namche as per the standard Everest Base Camp itinerary. In the morning we climb Gokyo Ri for views of the Everest massif and in the afternoon we explore the numerous glacial lakes in the area. After crossing our last pass of the Renjo La we descend into the Thame valley, one of the main trading routes with Tibet, and then walk back to Namche Bazaar and Lukla.

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 22 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Local leader
  • Minimum Group Size: 2 people
  • Cost: 2010 - £1,195 (US$1,995)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to/from Lukla and Kathmandu
  • All transfers including private airport collections
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu- Breakfast only at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
  • Twin share room in teahouse lodges while on trek
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, TMC guide and porters- Complimentary Everest trekking map
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (eg. Snowcard from £70)
  • Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • April 4th to 25th 2010
  • October 10th to 31st 2010
  • April 3rd to 24th 2011
  • October 9th to 30th 2011

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Kathmandu sightseeing 
  • Day 3Fly to Lukla (2,840m), trek to Phakding (2,610m) 
  • Day 4Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) 
  • Day 5Acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar 
  • Day 6Trek to Thame (3,801m) 
  • Day 7Trek to Khumjung (3,791m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Deboche (3,770m) 
  • Day 9Trek to Pheriche (4,240m) 
  • Day 10Acclimatisation day in Pheriche (4,240m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Lobuche (4,931m) 
  • Day 12Trek to Dzongla (4,830m) 
  • Day 13Cross the Cho La (5,420m) and walk to Dragnag (4,700m) 
  • Day 14Trek to Gokyo (4,750m) 
  • Day 15Day trek to Gokyo Ri (5,357m), back to Gokyo 
  • Day 16Renjo La (5,345m) and trek to Langden in the Thame valley 
  • Day 17Return to Namche Bazaar (3,445m)  
  • Day 18Spare day/buffer day 
  • Day 19Return to Lukla 
  • Day 20Fly to Kathmandu 
  • Day 21At leisure in Kathmandu 
  • Day 22Fly back home 
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