EVEREST HIGH PASSES TREK Table of Contents Trip Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Highlights ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Trip Facts ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Detailed Itinerary................................................................................................................................. 6 Inclusions ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Exclusions ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Terms and Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 18 Visas and Entry Requirements ...................................................................................................... 21 Customs ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Temperature ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Accommodations.............................................................................................................................. 24 City Hotels ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Tea house Lodge ............................................................................................................................ 24 Meals ................................................................................................................................................... 25 1. Meals at Teahouse.................................................................................................................. 25 2. Meals at Hotels ........................................................................................................................ 25 3. Cater meals ............................................................................................................................. 25 Drinking Water .................................................................................................................................. 26 Health .................................................................................................................................................. 26 Safety and Security .......................................................................................................................... 26 Vaccination ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Travel Insurance ............................................................................................................................... 27 Local Flights ...................................................................................................................................... 27 Laundry .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Money Exchange .............................................................................................................................. 28 Bank Hours ........................................................................................................................................ 28 Language............................................................................................................................................ 28 Communication ................................................................................................................................. 28 1 Got questions? Write to an expert [email protected] Tel: +977 1 4426721, 4431610, 4434542 Website: https://www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com/ Time Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 29 Tipping information .......................................................................................................................... 29 Optional activities ............................................................................................................................. 29 Hotel Transfer on Arrival ................................................................................................................. 29 Stay alert from scam porter at airport .......................................................................................... 30 International and Domestic Departure ......................................................................................... 30 Feedback Form ................................................................................................................................. 30 Blog ..................................................................................................................................................... 30 Cultural and Environmental Considerations ............................................................................... 30 Environment ...................................................................................................................................... 31 Economy......................................................................................................................................... 31 Cultural Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................... 32 Social .............................................................................................................................................. 33 Sustainable Practices when visiting National Park/ wildlife habitat ....................................... 33 Transportation ................................................................................................................................... 35 Clothing Etiquette ............................................................................................................................. 35 Packing Checklist ............................................................................................................................. 36 Clothing and Equipment Rental ..................................................................................................... 38 Purchasing branded trekking clothing ......................................................................................... 38 Recommended Restaurants ........................................................................................................... 39 Clinic ................................................................................................................................................... 40 Recommended Reading List .......................................................................................................... 40 Background Reading ....................................................................................................................... 40 Illustrated ........................................................................................................................................... 40 2 Got questions? Write to an expert [email protected] Tel: +977 1 4426721, 4431610, 4434542 Website: https://www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com/ Trip Overview ‘Cross over world’s high passes in the shadow of massive Mt. Everest with unparalleled vistas’ Pondering about challenging trek to Everest Region? Everest High Passes Trek is an exhilarating option to surmount the high passes of Everest region and ideal choice for a true adventure seeker. It not only provides an extraordinary feeling for adventure but also gives an opportunity to explore the natural and cultural magnificence of the Himalayas. Everest High Pass adventure destination is well-known for the superb views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,156m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6,856m), Mt. Makalu (8,470m) and other snowy mountains in the Khumbu region. The trek comprises trekking on popular Everest route while also exploring unrivaled gems of the Khumbu region. The adventure trek traverse two high mountain passes in the Everest region - Cho La Pass (5420m/17,782ft) and Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft) and set foot on the Everest base camp, ascend Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri; and visit Gokyo Lakes. Here what you can witness is the stunning shapes of clouds, blue azure sky, turquoise mountain lakes and the serene atmosphere. It’s more than just beautiful. This adventure trek traverse high mountain passes in the Khumbu Region and incorporate all the highlights of the Everest region. The trekking trails wind through the dense lush forest of alpine, bamboo and the rhododendron, narrow ridges, banks of the river, ever flowing glacier river and glacier lakes, and magnificent villages. The feeling of getting away from it all is unparalleled and all the time is bounded by unforgettable massive peaks. The rugged landscape