Everest High Passes Trek - 15 Days (New)

We'll have an exciting flight to Lukla. Flights are sometimes scheduled to depart from Manthali Ramechhap Airport rather than TIA.
You may take an adventurous excursion from Kathmandu to Lukla, which is the beginning point for a tour to the Everest region. You may enjoy views of the Himalayas' snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, and undulating hills for about 30 to 35 minutes. Lukla's Tenzing-Hillary Airport has a tiny, sloped runway that makes landing there exciting and different. This short flight saves you days of walking in the Everest region.
If your flight leaves from Manthali, we will pick you up at your hotel between midnight and 1 AM. After that, we'll take you in a private vehicle to Manthali Airport so you can catch the first flight to Lukla.
After breakfast, we will start hiking to Phakding. On the journey to Phakding, we'll observe prayer wheels, stone walls, and painted Mani stones. Thado Koshi hamlet, where we will eat lunch, offers a spectacular view of Kusum Kanguru (6367 m | 20889 ft). We'll walk a while from there to Phakding.
NOTE: The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla will divert to Manthali Airport, Ramechhap, during the peak trekking season (March, April, May, September, October, or November), which is a 5-hour drive from Kathmandu. The flight takes around 20 minutes.

After having breakfast, we will trek towards Namche Bazaar, leaving Phakding behind. We will cross five suspension bridges before reaching Namche. One of the bridges is renowned for the world's highest bungee jumping, located 7 km below Namche Bazaar, specifically at Larcha Dovan on the EBC trek route.
On the Everest Bungee, you don't just jump; you fall into the Himalayas. The platform is 3,600 meters above sea level and hangs over a wild mountain river. This makes it one of the highest bungee adventure spots in the world. It seems like time slows down when you step off. As you look around, snow-capped peaks rush by, and the wind howls in your ears. For a brief yet exhilarating moment, you experience a sense of weightlessness between the sky and the rock. It energizes you, but you feel like you're losing it in the mountains' serene beauty.
We will get to Monjo village by trekking down the path to Namche.  We shall arrive at the gate to Sagarmatha National Park.  Then, as we walk ahead, we shall glimpse Mt. Everest for the first time from Top Danda.  Stay the night in Namche Bazaar.

Today will be an acclimatization day in Namche. We suggest that you explore Namche Bazaar. There are many cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, and gear stores in this town that have Wi-Fi.  You could also go to the Sagarmatha National Park visitor center, the Hillary School, the Khumjung monastery, or the Everest Hotel.
Namche Bazaar is the high Himalayas' and Everest's trade hub. This stepped-down town is in a natural circle and receives the first light that comes over Kongde Ri. From the teahouses, you can smell the fresh-baked Sherpa bread. You might hear the quiet singing of monks from a monastery on a hill in the morning, along with the chatter of hikers getting ready to hit the trail. Namche is more than just a stop. It's where cold and warm meet, business and culture mix, and strangers become part of a mountain story.
The Everest View Hotel sits at an altitude of 3,880 meters (12,729 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest-placed luxury hotels in the world. It looks out over Khumjung like a watchful eye. It doesn't feel like a building; it's more like a platform with a view of the sky. In the morning, the soft crackle of frost under your feet gets you up. The panoramic windows let in a lot of light that makes Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest look beautiful. Inside, only the soft clink of teacups can be heard. Each sip feels like a toast to the mountains. "It's not just a place to stay; it's a front-row seat to a work of art that changes with every cloud.
 

There won't be much of a climb today. We will spend a day acclimatizing before heading to Thame, the birthplace of several renowned Sherpa mountaineers, including Apa Sherpa. Walking casually past Thamo Gumba, we make our way to Thame. 
This peaceful hike offers views of the Himalayas. We can soak in the breathtaking scenery as we go by the old Sherpa villages. The Thame Dechen Chokhorling Monastery, among the oldest religious structures in the area, is located in Thame. You can enjoy the amazing views of the snow-capped mountains as you travel through Thame.
Trek Distance: 6.8km / 4.2miles
Highest Altitude: 3750m / 12,303ft
Trek Duration: 6 hrs

We head north to Lungden, where we travel through arid plains, up mountains, and through stone buildings and walls. The hike travels along the Bhote Koshi River. From time to time, you might observe yaks eating grass in the fields. It is straightforward and comfortable to get to Lungden.   We pass via Marlung, a larger village in Thame Valley, on our way to Lungden. We spend a day in Lungden before attempting the difficult trek to Renjo La Pass.
 

We climb a hard sandy ridge to arrive at the top of the Renjo La Pass (5,446m). The trail is moderately hard because it goes up a lot. The view from the top will make all the hard work worth it. You will be able to see peaks over 7000 meters, like Everest, Lhotse, Chalotse, and Taboche, in all their glory. When you're surrounded by the sparkling mountains and the cool mountain air, you'll almost forget how hard it was to get up there. You can reach Gokyo Village, a small but beautiful area where we will spend the night, after walking for two to three hours.

Day 7: Acclimatization day at Gokyo. Morning hike to Gokyo Ri viewpoint 5,400m). usually around ½ hours.
You need to acclimatize for one day. Early morning breakfast, we traverse the village of Gokyo, which has many surprises and hidden things. After that, trek to Gokyo Ri (5,430m) to observe many mountains, including Makalu, Everest, and Lhotse. The views are pretty nice. After lunch, we'll take you to the beautiful blue Gokyo lakes and glaciers. We know that the Gokyo area will always be a part of you.
Trek Distance 1.5km / 0.9 miles
Highest Altitude: 5,400m/17,814 ft.
Trek Duration: 1 to 2 hrs

After a day in the beautiful Gokyo Valley, where blue lakes sparkled like pearls against snow-covered peaks, we're on our way to Thangnak. The way forward has a big effect on the environment. We go past the remains of glaciers and up high, rocky slopes that don't have any plants on them. This strong and bare sight is significantly different from what we've seen in the prior few days. The change is both surprising and beautiful.
You will see a modest, primitive outpost when you go to Thangnak. This village doesn't have many teahouses. It's recognized for one thing: giving trekkers a safe place to stay and a much-needed night's rest before they have to face the daunting challenge of the huge Cho La Pass.

Trek starts with 16 km from Thangnak (4700m – 15,400ft)  to Dzongla (4,855m – 15,930ft) via Cho La Pass (5,420 m – 17,783ft), usually around 6-7 hours with a total elevation change of 720m – 2383ft.
Get ready for what will be one of the hardest and most gratifying days of your whole trip. The day starts with a hike up a tiny valley, which is a misleading start because the stark beauty of the stony road, surrounded by stunning peaks, makes you feel small. After a few hours, the tough Cho La Pass comes into view over a tiny moraine, and the real severity of the battle ahead becomes very evident.
The trail will shortly get very steep. The climb isn't very long, but because it's so high up, it becomes a lung-busting, leg-burning task. Be very careful when you cross the pass itself. It's a high-altitude area that is often covered in snow and ice, so you need to be careful where you step. After you reach the top, you will have to do a difficult descent that will take approximately an hour. This will take you to Dzongla, where you may relax and recover for the night.

Trek start with 8.36 km from Dzongla (4,855m – 15,930ft) to Lobuche (4,910 m - 16,175 ft), usually around 5 hours with a total elevation change of 55m –  245ft.
The trip from Dzongla to Lobuche is a beautiful reward. With every step, the beauty of the Himalayas becomes clearer. The trail gets easier to walk on now that you've finished the hard climbs and treacherous glacier crossings. At first, the walk follows the edge of a huge moraine before gently going down to the calm shores of Chola Lake, a wonderful last goodbye to the Dzongla valley.
After that, the track goes on a wavy path that goes up and down toward Lobuche. The scenery changes into a hallway of giants. To one side, you can see bits and pieces of the action at Everest Base Camp, and to the other, the huge and chaotic river of the Khumbu Glacier gently churns, its surface a mess of broken ice. As you get closer to the foothills of Mount Everest, you can feel the excitement of arriving, and the size of the area around you becomes even more impressive.
When you go to Lobuche, a high-altitude settlement, you can enjoy the simple pleasure of its famous bakeries. The town is also a great place to see the beautiful mountains as you can see Mount Pumori (7,161m), Mount Lingtren (6,749m), and Mount Nuptse (7,861m) without any problems. But in this theater of peaks, the main attraction is still hidden. Mount Everest itself is still hidden behind the huge shoulder of Lhotse, which makes people even more excited for the days to come.

This is the day of the pilgrimage, which constitutes the conclusion of weeks of hard work and preparation for the journey. As you leave Lobuche and begin the final push towards the sacred land of Everest Base Camp, the morning begins with a strong sense of anticipation. You are about to embark on the culmination of your journey. On your left, the Khumbu Glacier is a daunting and continuous companion. The trail itself is a hard and undulating traverse across the lateral moraine of the glacier. In this strange terrain of rock, ice, and thin air, every step needs intentional effort and a slow, steady pace. 
You will leave your primary pack at the lodge when you get to Gorak Shep, which is the highest settlement on your route and the final outpost of civilization. With a lighter load, you will then begin the final trek to your ultimate goal. The trail that goes to Base Camp is a treacherous and unpredictable path that winds along and over the glacier itself. It brings you closer and closer to the base of the highest peak in the world.
A tremendously touching experience is having the opportunity to arrive at Everest Base Camp. You find yourself standing at the actual source of the notorious Khumbu Icefall, which is a stunning amphitheater made of ice and rock. The experience is both chaotic and magnificent. Even though the peak of Everest is still concealed between the West Shoulder and Nuptse, the sheer magnitude of the landscape and the powerful force it possesses are astounding. As you make your way among the brilliant prayer flags and, during the climbing season, the colorful tents of international expeditions, you will have the opportunity to take in the magnificent atmosphere. Once you have captured memories of this once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment, you will retrace your steps back across the moraine to Gorak Shep. There, you will find a well-deserved rest waiting for you after a day that was long, successful, and completely unforgettable day.

The climb of Kala Patthar (5,555m), the best place to see the world's highest peak, is the only thing that makes an Everest adventure complete. Mount Lhotse, which is much bigger than Everest, blocks the view of Everest from lower elevations. This makes the trek before dawn an important pilgrimage. In the cold, dark hours before daylight, we leave Gorak Shep and start our climb. Our only goal is to see the first light of the day hit the top of Everest.
When you get to the top of Kala Patthar, the highest point of the whole walk, you will see something that is beyond words. The sun sets the Himalayan giants on fire, turning them gold and pink. This is the moment you've been working toward: a breathtaking, 360-degree view of the mountains, with Everest in all its majestic magnificence.
After taking in these genuinely unearthly views, which seemed to last forever, we head back down to Gorak Shep for a well-deserved breakfast. Next, the trip goes down to the town of Pheriche (4,250m). The terrain changes radically on this descent. It becomes a nice walk through new woodland and next to calm meadows, which is a nice change from the harsh, high-altitude world you just left behind.

You will keep going down, following the same path you took through the Imja Valley. The trail is primarily downhill now and goes through a few small settlements and monasteries. You will cross the Imja Khola and then return to Namche Bazaar, where you may enjoy the vibrant environment and amenities once more. Max Altitude: 3,460 m
 

On the final day of your walk, you'll retrace your route from Namche Bazaar to Lukla, descending steeply via pine forests, suspension bridges, and Sherpa settlements. The trail continues past Monjo and Phakding before making the final easy ascent to Lukla. It's a lengthy but enjoyable hike through the Dudh Koshi River and the vivid hills of the lower Khumbu, allowing you to reflect on your adventure. Once you get to Lukla, you'll have time to celebrate with your trekking group and get ready to go back to Kathmandu the next day.

Our day begins early at the Lukla Tenzing-Hillary Airport (2,860 m/9,383 ft.). Flights from Lukla are highly weather-dependent, so there can often be delays. You will need to be flexible and prepared for any changes to the schedule. Depending on the air traffic and weather conditions, our flight will either take us directly back to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) or Ramechhap's Manthali Airport. Due to congestion at Kathmandu's airport, many Lukla flights operate to and from Ramechhap, a small airport located a few hours' drive east of Kathmandu.
Our ground transfer will meet you upon landing at your destination, either Kathmandu or Ramechhap. After landing in Ramechhap, a leisurely 4–5-hour drive through picturesque countryside will return you to Kathmandu. You will be taken straight to the hotel upon your return to the busy capital city. After days in the mountains, the comforts of a city hotel—hot showers, reliable electricity, and a wider range of food options—are waiting for you.