Everest Renjo La-Gokyo Lake- Cho La and Base Camp Trek / 22 Days

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Group Size

Min. 2 Pax

Trip Grade

Challenging

Best Season

March - May/September - December

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge

Max Elevation

5550 m, Kalapathar

Meals

Full Board on Trek

Transportation

Private Vehicle/Car/Jeep/Flight

Trip Route: Lukla - Namche - Renjo La - Gokyo Lake - Cho La - Kalapathhar Ri - Everest Base Camp - Tangboche - Namche - Lukla

Trip Overview

  • Close view of the highest peak in the world- Mt.Everest and other major mountains falling in the trail area.
  • Magnificent view of Hymalian landscapes and nature.
  • Gokyo Lake, one of the most beautiful glacier lake complex in the Himalayas.
  • Cho La (5420m) and Renjo La (5360m) two of the highest and most scenic passes in Nepal.
  • Himalayan lifestyle, culture, tradition learning opportunities throughout the trail.
  • Himalayan vegetation and wildlife seeing adventure.
  • Lesser traveled trails with unique and differently delightful trekking experience.
  • Himalayan sunrise and sunsets from most promising Natural viewpoints in the earth.
  • Yak and Chauri products as well as Himalayan cuisine exploring.
  • Authentic trekking experience with overnights in Teahouses and homestays.
  • Picturesque view surrounding you throughout the trail.
  • Chance to meet the Everest climbers before their summit and hearing their story.
  • Close view of the Sherpa people lifestyle and a peek into the lives of the Sherpas climbing the Everest as guides and porters every year.
  • Monasteries, Chortens, Shrines and Gompas in the way to the Base camp.

The Everest two pass trek is a trek with its path passing through two of the highest and most scenic passes in the Himalayas topped by the Everest base camp and the Gokyo Lakes.

The Base camp trek of Everest in the Himalayas is a popular choice amongst trekking lovers. Adding the two significant passes completes the trek with more trekking in the central and southern part of this region. The trek also includes walking beside the beautiful Dudh Koshi gorge and the Gokyo lakes so that you will experience the best trekking experience in the Everest. As you walk up to the lap of Everest, you will experience the culture, tradition, landscape, and nature of these regions better than ever. The natural viewpoints lying in the path gives the best views of the Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Change, Nuptse and other beautiful mountains of the Himalayas.

The trail consists of a variety of landscape and Natural components with abundant Himalayan flowers, wildlife and forest ranges. Crossing numerous streams and waterfalls, you will find the scenes straight out of an art book. In the Base camp, you will meet the Mountaineers taking on the Everest and returning from the climb. Similarly, the scenic flights taking you to these regions will treat you with a time of your life over the hills and snow-capped ranges. One can be inspired and motivated to take on more challenges in their life after completing this trek. Fantastic scenery, people living here and their lifestyle, high mountains and Positive vibe throughout the trail make this trek a complete one among many. The sightings of rare animals and picture-perfect background of the destination makes the trek worth every bit of your time. Kala Patthar, High Passes, Gokyo Lakes, Sherpa Villages are some of the components that will remain in your memories for a long time to come.

Himalayan Pic Du Midi has a well-devised and practiced itinerary for your assistance in these regions with proper guides to make the best of your trek. As one of the well-chosen paths to the base camp and passes, you will be facilitated with well-serving hotels and accommodations. The Everest Two-Pass trek is also an ideal trek for individual travelers looking to visit these regions. The base camp and the surrounding trail provide best sceneries through September to November. However, one can take on this trek for most of the year excluding winter. From the commencement of the trek, till it terminates, you will get complete assistance and guidance from Himalayan Pic Du Midi Treks Pvt. Ltd.


Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at TIA & Transfar to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing and Preparation for the Trek
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m), Trek to Phakding (2610m, 3-4 hours)
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 05: Namche Bazaar, Rest and acclimatization day
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Thame (3800m) trek
Day 07: Thame to Lungde (4380m)
Day 08: Lungde Acclimatization, Short sightseeing hikes
Day 09: Lungde - Renjo La pass (5360m) Trek to Gokyo Lake (4790m)
Day 10: Gokyo exploration and Trek to Dragng (4710m)
Day 11: Cho La Pass (5420m), Trek to Dzongla (4830m)
Day 12: Dzongla to Lobuche (4910m)
Day 13: Labuche - Gorak Shep - Kalapathar (5550m) and back to Gorak Shep (5140m)
Day 14: Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp (5365m) and Back to Gorak Shep (5140m)
Day 15: Gorak Shep to Pheriche (4270m)
Day 16: Pheriche to Tengboche (3860m)
Day 17: Tengboche to Namche (3440m)
Day 18: Namche to Phakding (2610m)
Day 19: Phakding to Lukla (2840m)
Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu (30 minutes), Souvenir Shopping
Day 21: Bhaktapur Cultural Tour
Day 22: Departure

Day to Day Itinerary


What's Included/Excluded

Accommodation
  • Four-nights Hotel in Kathmandu with B/B basis
  • Teahouse Accommodation while on the Trek
Meals
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at Nepali Kitchen
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea/coffee) while on the trek
Transportation
  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu Domestic Flight Ticket with Airport Taxes
Extras
  • Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu/entrance fee
  • All necessary paperwork and Everest National Park Permits/TIMS
  • Professional & government licensed holder English Speaking Trekking Guide
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
  • Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for staff including porters woolen hat, gloves, shocks, shoes & sunglasses etc…
  • Entrance fee of Monastery & Museums while on the Everest Trek
  • Trekking Map
  • Medicine Box for Staff/Porters
  • All government and Local Taxes
Not Included
  • International Airfare and Nepal Visa fee
  • Travel & Health Insurance
  • Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance
  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Any Alcoholic Drinks, Water and deserts in Trek
  • Hot Shower/Battery Charges/International call/WIFI & Internet on trek
  • Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation
  • Tips for guides and porters