Everest High Passes and Peaks
25 Days Strenuous Trip
22 Days Teahouse and Camping Trek & Climbing
04 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu
Round Trip Himalayan Flight to Lukla
Highest Elevation: 6189 meter
Venture on Himalayan peak close to Everest along with the spectacular Himalayan traverses from Gokyo valley to Everest Base camp via the Chola pass.
The exciting picturesque journey of Everest high Pass and Peaks links you through three beautiful Himalayan valleys: Gokyo, Khumbu and Imja. This high altitude trekking and climbing trip in Everest region fulfills the dream of every amateur climbers and serious trekkers, who have been seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to widen their experience towards the peak climbing expedition beyond simply trekking in Nepal.
The professionally design Everest High Pass and Peaks trek and climbing itinerary takes you to the acclimatization hike to the most popular trekking destination of Gokyo lakes, Gokyo Ri, Himalayan traverse of Chola pass, Everest Base camp and Kala Pathar for the close up views of Everest before scaling Island peak, also known as Imja Tse (6,189m), lies to the south of Everest and is one of the most popular trekking peaks
We head for Island peak climbing after the essential climbing practice course briefed and instructed by Climbing Sherpa on various aspects of climbing techniques. Your historical effort to summit the peak will be rewarded with probably one of the best panoramic views in the world as you feel Lhotse, Nuptse, Baruntse, Ama Dablam and Makalu are almost touching the tip of your nose.
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1330m): Mountain Monarch office representative welcomes you on your arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu where pre – trek arrival briefing and other information will be given. Arrangements are made today for the distribution of your kit bag, down jacket, sleeping bag etc. For your kind information, your group leader will be happy to assist you in any way he can. The evening will be highlighted by a traditional Royal Nepali welcome dinner accompanied with trek guide as a perfect end of your very arrival day in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.
Day 2 Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu: Today you have time to explore Kathmandu-valley, which has more World Heritage sites than any other city in the world. This capital city has an amazing range of traditional fascinating highlights, whatever your interest. In our morning exploration of the cultural sights and sounds in Kathmandu, we will visit the Bhaudanath stupa, a biggest Buddhist shrine in Nepal and Pashupatinath, most important Hindu temple, where you have chance to witness the cremation done in public way. After the guided tour afternoon is free to pack, purchase last minutes items for your trek or simply relax.
Day 3 Flight to Lukla (2600) Trek to Phakding (2600) Walk approx. 3hrs.
Early in the morning, we head towards the STOL airport for 45 minutes thrilling mountain flight to the airstrip at Lukla which was built by Sir Edmund Hillary and his friend, when he started his social work of building schools and hospitals for the local Sherpa people. At Lukla, the first glimpse of all huge mountains are quite impressive which surround the very village, but be patience, it is just starting, and there are lots more to come on your way. From Lukla, we trek downhill towards the Dudh Koshi (milky river), a raging river that flows from the highest mountains. The trail is fairly easy and well-marked, menders around the fields of potatoes and wheat. We pass through many traditional villages to reach to the vicinity of Phakding for our first night stay at Lodge.
We see many "Mani Wall" which is a compilation of many stone tablets, each with the Buddhist chanting inscriptions, "Om Mani Padme Hum" which means, "Hail to the jewel on the lotus". Please respect the local tradition as the local people walking left to these Mani Walls.
Day 4 Namche Bazaar (3440m) walk approx 5 -6 hrs. Today, passing through the pine forest and terraces, we cross and recross the thundering glacial river ' Dudh Koshi '. We will see groups of yaks and dzopki carrying the trek-gears and trading goods along the trail. Spectacular mountain peaks like Nupla (5885m) Kongde RI (6093 m), Thamserku (6808m) rises majestically above us.
We must be patient, though the allure of the mountains is hard to resist, as it is very important that we acclimatize slowly so that we can fully appreciate our time at higher altitude. We enter onto the Sagarmatha National Park, another World Heritage site. We walk along the river to the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi and cross a spectacular high bridge before commencing ascent to the village of Namche Bazaar, a gateway to the Everest. As we ascent passing through pine forest of rhododendron and magnolia, we will sight our first view of the majestic Mt. Everest from a vantage point
Day 5 Rest Day in Namche BazaarAs we believe that the journey is important not the place of stay. This rest day is very important to acclimatize for safe ascending. Though it is a rest day, you have lots of options you can do as you wish. You may walk to the hill above the village to the National Park Headquarter to see stunning view of huge mountains including Mt. Everest. The Sherpa cultural center in National Park headquarter, has an interesting collection of Sherpa mountaineering items and photographs. You may go on an excursion to Thame village or those who are fit and acclimatizing well may wish to take an optional morning walk to the Everest View Hotel from where view of the Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam may be seen or just simply relax and watch the Sherpa culture around
Day 06: Thame, (3,800 m.) approx. 6 hoursWe trek out to Thame 12,500ft. (3,809m.) Following the Bhotekoshi river valley. This walks takes us away from the main corridor of travel towards Everest Base Camp. At the same time it takes us toward the home of many of the most accomplished Sherpa Everest climbers. Tenzing Norgay was from Thame. Other famous mountaineers like Ang Rita and Apa Sherpa both from Thame. Here you can make visit to the monastery of Thame is home to a Rimpoche or reincarnate lama.
Day 07: Lungden, (4400m.) approx. 6 hours We leave Thame in the direction of the fabled Nangpa La, the glaciated pass into Tibet. Nomadic Tibetan traders will be on the trail to Namche, but we will be heading into wilderness areas. We follow the right side of the valley and will stay at Lungden. The trails leads the river valley making a gradual climb, the views to the south is stunning by the northern flank of Kongde Ri and to the west is Bigphera Go, Tashi Lapsa and Kang Tengpoche. To the north can be seen Nangpa La range in the border between Nepal and Tibet.
Day 08: Rest & acclimatization Here we will take a rest for acclimatization practices; we just walk around the valley, or try to climb up a bit, just to be sure for the next days to go over the pass
Day 09: Gokyo (4800 m.) approx. 8 hour Early morning departures to Renjo pass. Today we have a longer day, so we start our first Everest pass crossing, Renjo pass, for those familiar with the Rocky passes of Colorado you will find this pass really similar. There is no glacier; just behind the pass there are some icy parts to descend down to Gokyo valley. If we are trekking in Nov then we have to be careful to descend down from the pass. The trails to the pass will climb steeply and some parts will be walk zigzag. The views from the pass is unbelievable north face of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu the fourth highest of the world, many more gigantic Himalayan peaks and Cho- Oyu one of the 8000m very close by you. We will descend all the way into Gokyo at an elevation 4800m.
Day 10 Ascent of Gokyo RI (5483m) walks approx 4 hrs. Early in the morning we start steady ascent of Gokyo Ri that takes around 2 to 3 hours, depending on your level of fitness and acclimatization for the Nepal's best panoramic views. From the rocky summit four peaks higher than 8000 meter can be seen: Everest (8848m), Cho-Oyo (98153m), Lhotse (8501m) and Makalu (84) and countless other towering snow peaks fill the horizon including Gyangchung Kang (7922 m), Cholatse (6440 m), Tawache (6542 m), Kantega (6685 m), Thamserku (6808 m), Lobuche (6145 m) and many more other unnamed peaks while below us the Ngozumpa Glacier stretches through the valley and the striking color of the lakes make the completion of the whole incredible Gokyo valley.
Day 11 Thangna (4880 m) walks 4 hrsToday we leave our way across the glacier to the luncheon camp called Thangna as our trail menders around the constantly changing obstacles. Great views of Cho-Oyo and Cholatse greet you. Keep an eye open for the Himalayan Thar on the rocky slopes as they are not hunted and are not too shy.
Day 12 Chola pass (5335m) sand Dzongla (4843m) walk approx. 6-7 hrs. We start our journey early in the morning to take advantage of the stable early morning weather pattern that prevails in the Himalayas. Depending upon the weather condition it takes 3-4 hours to reach the saddle of the Pass. There will be time on the crown of the Pass to drink and savour the life long experience being on the Pass before the descent into the valley to Dzongla. This is one of the especial days the highlight of the trip. The views of the peaks seem to hover over us. Words failed to describes the beauty of Nature and sense of achievement to be on the Pass.
Day 13 Lobuche (4930m) walk approx 5-6 hrs.The early morning sun is welcome after a cold night and reveals a dramatic panorama of the spectacular pears. We traverse high in the flanks of Awi Peak, above the village of Chola and continue past Cholatse Lake. Beyond the lake the Chola Glacier flows from the saddle between the cliffs of Cholatse and Tawache peaks with the rugged beautiful display. We continue our walk until we join the busy trail to Everest Base Camp. Walking on barren slopes above the tree line we sill see different peaks such as Cholatse, Lobuche and Pumari unfolds us in this contrasting and spectacular landscape. Rock cairns can be seen dedicated to the memory of climbers attempting the high mountains at Dugla Ridge. Walking up onto marine of Khumbu Glacier (the longest glacier in Nepal) to Lobuche for the overnight camp, one can feel the temperature drops her as we are more exposed with our camp situated along this glacier marine.
Day14Gorak Shep (5288m) walk approx 3-4 hrs / climb Kalapathar (5546m) approx walk 4 hrs. Today, we are high among the glaciers of the world's highest peaks to trek alongside the Khumbu Glacier, as the trail menders over the rocky marine towards the high settlement of seasonal spectacular village called Gorak Shep. After the rest, we ascend the slopes of Kalapathar, a small, rocky peak on the south west ridge of Pumori, a slow, and steady pace once again takes us on vantage point to savour the sensational Himalayan vistas all around. The climb is not easy but the view from the top surpasses the wildest imagination. We will hear huge glaciers creaking as they move under pressure and be awe-struck at the sheer size and majesty of the surrounding peaks including Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Tawache, Kantega and Everest – the highest mountain in the world. About 3 kilometer distance east and some 200 meter below, the famed Everest base camp is seen in a bowl at the bottom of the notorious Khumbu Ice Fall. For many trekkers reaching Kala Pathar is a very emotional experience and we have allowed plenty of time on Kala Pattar to enjoy the experience. We return to Gorak Shep for over night stay. This spectacular village is surround by Pumari (7145m), Lingtren (6697m), Nuptse (7745m) and of course Everest (8848m). As the sun sets it becomes very cold though the sun is strong in daytime.
Day15Morning excursion to Everest base camp (5300m) walk approx 5 hrs and trek back to Dingboche, walk approx 4 hrs. This morning we head for the historical ascend to Everest Base Camp. The trail sometimes can be difficult to follow so do keep an eye on your Sherpa guides and walk carefully. On the way we might encounter yaks and porters supplying food and equipment to the Expedition group in March and April. We could not see the Everest from base camp but we can see the most difficult and dangerous section of Everest expedition, the Khumbu Ice Fall that flows from the western Cwm. After making historic steps on Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar, we will descend down to the highlander's village called Lobuche. Another day at high altitude so be prepared for the long and tiring day. The trek to Everest base camp is optional so if you are feeling tired you can rest at Gorak Shep instead. After making historic steps on Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar, we will descend down Dingboche retracing down our way via the memorial Rock Cairns.
Day 16 Trek to Base camp, walk approx 6 hrs. (Tented Camping) Following the Imja Khola valley we ascent gradual, crossing small streams, through open alpine pastures with fine views of Island Peak at the head of the valley. We reach Himalayan hamlet Chukung being surrounded on three sides by icy peaks: the views of the massive Lhotse Wall and Ama Dablam are particularly impressive as seen from Chukung. After the lunch we heads the side of the lateral moraines of the Imja glacier takes you to the beautiful Island peak base camp. Mountain Monarch staff have set up the two men climbing dome tent for you and our cook prepare the delicious food for you.
Day17Acclimatization rest day / Climbing Clinic This rest day will help us to have a successful summit of the Island Peak. Today our experience mountaineering expertise – climbing Sherpa will give you the climbing information of the peak. The aim of our climbing clinics is to build self-confidence and increase the rate of success to each participant. Climbing Sherpa and trek leader brief the group on the theory and practical use for climbing gears like ice axe, zoomer, crampons, rope fixing etc.
Day 18 Island Peak climbing (full day)Today is one of the tough and important as it is a summit day. We leave the Base Camp early at around 3 am using head torches. After about half an hour's walk along the moraine at the side of the glacier we turn up the screes of Island Peak. The trail is clear but it is stiff walking at over 5000m and cold.
The scree finishes at the site of the High Camp and we begin scrambling up easy angled rock. After some time we join a rib and scramble along it to a point where the glacier joins the top of the rocks. Here we put on crampons, harnesses and rope up. The route weaves through the crevassed glacier eventually reaching a steep headwall leading to the summit ridge. Normally the guides and Sherpas will climb this first and fix a rope down at this section allowing members to zoomer up and on return abseil down. The summit ridge is quite narrow and sometimes corniced. We continue roped up along it to the small shapely summit of Island peak top where the panoramic Himalayas enthrall you making your historical trip of a lifetime.
Day 19 Spare Day This is a spare day to enable us to be flexible with the program to allow for weather changes or other problems. If we have been able to follow the itinerary to date we can use this day for further exploration of the area.
Day 20 Trek to Pangboche 5-6 hrsThere may be a tendency to rush; particularly as we are walking downhill but at the same time there are still lots more to see. We descend along the meandering trail to Pangboche and visit its historic oldest monastery in Khumbu before continue down to the Imja Khola (river). The bridge across the river is spectacular and the rapids of the water cause the river to roar beneath us.
Day21Namche walk approx 6 -7 hrs. It seems much quicker and easier going down! There can be a tendency to rush as we are walking downhill, but there is still much to see as we descend to Thyanboche on the way to Namche, the Sherpa capital where we will visit the Thyanboche monastery. This monastery was recently re-built after it was destroyed by fire in 1989AD. As this area is a devout Buddhist region, the wild life is unharmed so there is possibility that we may see some wild animals such as musk deer, mountain goat and Pheasants etc.
Day 22 Lukla (2600m) walk approx 5 hrs. We retrace our steps along the same Dudh Koshi through pine and rhododendron forest with a view of Kusum Kanguru and other splendid mountains behind us before a gradual climb out of the river valley to the trek starting point Lukla to savour our final mountain sunset of the trek as we complete this exhilarating journey.
Day 23 Fly back to Kathmandu This morning, we have a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu; it is a thrilling exciting flight over forests, fields and villages with the Himalayas at the background. On arrival, we transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 24 In Kathmandu: There are lots of interesting thing to see in Kathmandu valley: the Royal Palace, Durbar Squares, Swayambhunath (the monkey temple), Pashupatinath, Buddhist Stupa at Bouddhnath, Patan and an ancient city Bhakatpur etc. Or you may explore down town to shop for souvenirs, getting your photos or slides processed and trying out the various restaurants in Thamel.
Day 25 Departure/Trip Concludes:
It is time to fly back to home keeping all the exhilarating experiences of Nepal in mind. Please make sure that you have collected all valuable from the security department. Those people traveling by aircraft to further destination will be transferred to the airport and assisted with check in procedures.
Note: The above route and walking hours must be seen as a guide only. This itinerary may change at any time due to weather, trail conditions or other reason.
Wishing you wonderful adventure trip in Nepal.
Mountain Monarch Adventures
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