Full Itinerary & Trip Details 21 Days -Everest High Altitude Transverse - Two High Passes
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Trip Overview
PRICE STARTING FROM DURATION IDEAL AGE $2,099 21 days 15 to 85 year olds
STARTS IN ENDS IN Kathmandu Kathmandu
STYLE Mountain Hikes
OPERATOR TOUR CODE Serene Himalaya Treks and Expedition #171364 21 Days -Everest High Altitude https://www.tourradar.com/t/171364 Transverse - Two High Passes
Itinerary
Introduction
This is the ultimate Everest Circuit Trek meant for only the truly adventurous as this trail takes us from Thame to Gokyo over Renjo La pass (5345m) and Gokyo to EBC over Cho La pass (5420m).
The summit of Mt. Everest is the highest elevation above sea level on planet Earth, and its name has entered the language as a metaphor for the ultimate of anything.
The Everest transverse trek travels to the remotest parts of the Khumbu and visits all the main valleys of the region. It is one of the best trekking routes in Nepal and is very challenging and famous trail with unforgettable memories of Himalayan experience.
You can explore fascinating Sherpa villages and visit the Buddhist monasteries. The Everest high altitude transverse is an ultimate three weeks trekking experience for those who wish to visit Everest Base Camp.
The route is longer and more challenging as it crosses two high passes, the Renjo la (5345m) and the Cho La (5420m) and takes to the Everest view point of Kala Patthar (5545m). 21 Days -Everest High Altitude https://www.tourradar.com/t/171364 Transverse - Two High Passes
Day 1 Arrival KATHMANDU (1300m/4265ft)
Kathmandu, Start Point Nepal
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Meals: NO
Day 2 Acclimatize in KATHMANDU
After breakfast we depart the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the “city of glory.” We visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicenter of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance with old glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap and Kumari Ghar; home to the Living Goddess. Afterwards we visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, which is majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. We proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River. Later we visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for righteous behavior of mankind and for human prosperity. Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Day 3 Fly to LUKLA (2800m/9187ft); trek to PHAKDING (2610m/8563 ft) 2-3 hours trek; 200m descent, 50m ascent
Early morning flight from Kathmandu International Airport to Lukla Airport and trek to Phakding. Descending above farmlands we pass through Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat and Sano and Thulo Gumela and shrines and monasteries of Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa with breathtaking views of sacred mountain Kumbila and sister summits Kusum Kanguru peaks. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 21 Days -Everest High Altitude https://www.tourradar.com/t/171364 Transverse - Two High Passes
Day 4 Trek to NAMCHE (3420m/11221ft) 5-6 hours/1000m ascent, 100m descent
Heading for the Namche Bazar, we cross through the hamlet of Zamphute and Tok Tok to see dazzling Thamserku glistening in the sun that stays all the way with us in most of our trek. Passing through the scenic Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa and Monjo, we reach Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff abutting the Dudhkoshi river and further we make our way between the bluff to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO declared world heritage site. Completing halfway to Namche Bazar, we head for the second half of the march that would likely to take more time due to steep climb at the end. Crossing through the last village of Jorsale, a steep stepped path leads us to an amazing high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge and just before this bridge, the Dudhkoshi is met by its tributary, the BhoteKoshi. Beginning the final steps uphill slowly we reach heights of Namche from where we can have first look at Mt. Everest, peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge and finally after about 1.5km/0.9mile) we reach Namche Bazar.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Trek KHUMJUNG (3780m/12402ft); back to NAMCHE
This day, we start the climb through the U shaped hillside above Namche from beside the Gompa. In the way we see several snowy peaks of Kwangde, Khumbila and Thamserku and Tagi Tau and Pharchamo, Tip of Ama Dablam and Taboche and we reach a sign posted intersection from where we move towards right hand for Khumjung. Walking past a large chorten and a long mani wall, we reach a viewpoint to Everest “THE EVEREST VIEW HOTEL” for lunch, Lhotse and Lhotse Shar ( East ) peak, besides Thamserku , Ama Dablam and Taboche and then path drops to Khumjung past the Hillary School. Khumjung is famous for its gompa that stands in a grove of cedar in the upper part of the village where there is an image of the Guru Padmasambhawa, who helped establish Buddhism in Tibet, flanked by his two consorts. Inside the gompa is preserved a skull that lamas believe is that of the yeti, but was disapproved by scientists in US. In the evening we return back to Namche for the night stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Trek to THAME (3750m/12304ft)
We leave Namche Bazaar and head up the Thame valley which takes around 4-5 hours depending on the pace of walking. This valley is off route for most trekking groups and we are likely to find the paths relatively quiet. The village houses are very spread out. In the afternoon we can visit the small gompa situated on a rocky promontory above the village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 21 Days -Everest High Altitude https://www.tourradar.com/t/171364 Transverse - Two High Passes
Day 7 Trek to LUNGDEN (4350m/14272ft)
From Thame we head north into the remote Nangpa Valley. Until 2005 this valley was off limits to trekkers because it was a main access route to the Nangpa La, a high pass linking Nepal with Tibet. For hundreds of years, many Tibetan traders have traveled this route, bringing a variety of Chinese goods on the backs of their yaks to sell in Namche Bazaar. Following this trail we reach Marulung on the east bank of Bhotekoshi River. From Marulung it is only about a one hour ascent to Lungden. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Trek to GOKYO (4750m/15585ft)
Continuing our trek from Lungden, we reach the south bank of Angladumba Tsho, the small serene lake and crossing which we travel through Renjo La pass (5345m/17537ft), where an eye-popping vista awaits. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Trek to GOKYO RI (5360m/17586ft); back to GOKYO
Early in the morning, we continue our journey towards the Gokyo Ri. In this trek we have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful isolated Himalayan scenes by exploring around or climbing Gokyo Ri. We return to Gokyo for the night stay.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Trek to THANGNAK (4700m/15421ft)
Descending down steeply crossing the lakes the trail brings us to the edge of Ngozumpa glacier that is among the longest in Nepal and covered with debris. At places beneath is exposed and large melt water ponds are formed. We reach a settlement of Thangnak crossing through the fabulous mountain views of Phari Lapche (6017m/19740 ft), more distant and higher peak of Kyajo Ri (6186m/20295ft) and great icy wall of Cho Oyu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Trek to DZONGLA(4830m/15847ft)
This is the trip when we come across to our 2nd pass Chola pass at 5330m (161 ft).From the top, we can enjoy excellent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Mt. Everest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 21 Days -Everest High Altitude https://www.tourradar.com/t/171364 Transverse - Two High Passes
Day 12 Trek to LOBUCHE (4930m/16175ft)
From Dzongla, the trail levels and then makes a gradual climb up and down to the small Sherpa settlement of Lobuche. This is a small village situated nearby the stream. The sunset on Nuptse is a memorable sight from here. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Trek to GORAKSHEP (5160m/16930ft)
The first stage of the trek from Lobuche to Gorek Shep is mostly easy walking (other than the fact that we are approaching 5160m of elevation). We start below the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and gradually ascend. Now the Changri Shar and Changri Nup Glaciers descend from the two sides of Changri Mountain down to Khumbu Glacier. At first there is a steep section of switchbacks up onto the glacier and then a series of rocky and occasionally icy ups and downs. We finally pass across and then a short descent brings us to Gorak Shep. It is extremely cold here (night temperatures almost always well below freezing) and often windy but the place is very scenic with snow capped mountains looming all around. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Trek to EBC (5340m/17521ft); back to GORAKSHEP
This day leads us to the Base Camp of Mount Everest walking through rocky and glacial trails where climbers gather for summiting Everest. We have a free afternoon at Everest Base Camp. This will provide an opportunity to trek to the foot of the Khumbu icefall or perhaps chat with some of the climbing teams here. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 Trek to KALA PATTHAR (5545m/18193ft); trek down to DINGBOCHE (4360m/14305ft)
Finally this is our date with Everest. Although Everest in first light is a dramatic sight, the mountain paranoma from Kalapatthar looks best when the sun is someway up in the sky. Crossing through the wide sandy bed of the dried up lake and steep zigzags we ascend about 100m to have the great view of Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse. As the climb begins again, we get a grand view of Khumbu glacier and Nuptse massif and finally we climb to the rocky viewpoint of Kala Patthar. It’s a slow tough climb but every meter ascended is rewarded by a bit more of Everest and finally we find ourselves sitting on the Kala Patthar rocks in middle of unbelievable Himalayan Panorama. We descend down to Dingboche for the night stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 21 Days -Everest High Altitude https://www.tourradar.com/t/171364 Transverse - Two High Passes
Day 16 Trek to CHHUKUNG (4730m/15519ft)
The hike to Chukhung from Dingboche takes us up the Imja khola valleyto a land driven by glacial moraines amidst towering formidable mountains. It is a 3-4 hour trek and we can return the same day, but once there, we will be tempted to stay back and climb Chhukung Ri (5546m/18196ft), the rocky hill behind the village. The hike to Chhukung Ri takes 2-3 hours. We return back to Chhukung for night stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17 Trek to TENGBOCHE (3870m/12697ft)
The trail makes a gradual descent through scrub junipers and around Mani stones as it follows the hillside. The trail passes many Mani walls in deep rhododendron forests where crossing after the Imja khola, the trail climbs many carved Mani stones to Pangboche. Pangboche Gompa is the oldest in Khumbu; a visit will be well worth. Walk down to the valley from where the trail is shallower through alpine meadows. Followed by climb gradually up to Tengboche where the biggest monastery lies in the whole of Khumbu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18 Trek back NAMCHE
We walk down from the rear of monastery and continue down until we reach Phunki Tenga. Climb up gradually through a forest. Once we are out of the forest, we will be walking along a ridge from where we can see down on our left some of the deepest gorges of Nepal. In spring, the rhododendrons will look superb making the valley even more beautiful. We reach Namche Bazaar for overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day19 Trek back LUKLA
Our final day’s trekking follows the Dudh Kosi down to Lukla retracing the way we came up. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 20 Fly back KATHMANDU
We fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu and are dropped to the hotel. This is a leisure day which can be utilized buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner 21 Days -Everest High Altitude https://www.tourradar.com/t/171364 Transverse - Two High Passes
Day 21 Fly back HOME or extend your HOLIDAYS
Kathmandu, End Point Nepal
If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc.
What’s Included
Accommodation
Tea House Accommodation , Lodge/Guest during Trek/Basic Guest House
3* Accommodation in Kathmandu
Guide
An experienced English speaking Trekking Guide and a Porter during trek. 2 Trekers - 1 Porter
Meals
Full Board during Trek and Breakfasts
Welcome and Farewell meals in Kathmandu
Flights
Air fare from Kathmandu to Lukla and return flight to Kathmandu and domestic flight departure taxes.
***International flights are not included 21 Days -Everest High Altitude https://www.tourradar.com/t/171364 Transverse - Two High Passes
Transport
All airport/hotel pick up and drop in private car/van
Others
Necessary Airpoprt Pickup and drop
Tea House Accommodation , Lodge/Guest during Trek/Basic Guest House
3* Accommodation in KathmanduSalary, food, insurance and lodging cost for guide and porter ( 2 Trekkers-1 Porter )
National Park Permit and TIMS for Everest.
Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag that needs to be returned to office after trek completion.
Kitbag and T- shirt for you
Air fare from Kathmandu to Lukla and return flight to Kathmandu and domestic flight departure taxes.
An experienced English speaking Trekking Guide and a Porter during trek.
2 Trekkers-1 Porter
Full Board during Trek and Breakfast in Kathmandu
Welcome and Farewell meals in Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
Fuel, Road Taxes and Parking Fees
Gov. Taxes and Service Charges. 21 Days -Everest High Altitude https://www.tourradar.com/t/171364 Transverse - Two High Passes
Departure Dates
STARTING IN ENDING IN Kathmandu Kathmandu
25 March 2020 14 April 2020
26 March 2020 15 April 2020
27 March 2020 16 April 2020
28 March 2020 17 April 2020
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1 Review
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IsmetZhuzhumi Review on September 2nd, 2019 Many people say that trekking in winter is not good. Yeah , it's more cold, but it's possible with well preparation. It's not bad at all. I like to trek without crowded, and winter is best option for a traveller like me, coz without so many people in the trail, i can enjoy the nature more deeply. This is not first time i use serene Himalaya to organize my trek. So far they are very reliable, they provide well educated and knowleadgable guide, so i dont find many difficulties during the trek. Sujan also very professional , he provide complete information and he help me so much to decide which itenaries that suitable for me. Well organized & reliable. Thx-Ismet 21 Days -Everest High Altitude https://www.tourradar.com/t/171364 Transverse - Two High Passes
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