Everest High Passes
Cho La and Renjo La are rugged high passes that link the major valleys of the Everest region. Crossing them and climbing the peaks of Kala Patar and Gokyo provides for an unforgettable Himalayan experience. From Lukla we follow the classic Everest Trail to Dingboche, with dramatic views of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse face. We then ascend to Gorak Shep to visit Everest Base Camp and also climb Kala Patar for breathtaking close-up views of Mount Everest, before traversing the glaciated Cho La (Pass) to Gokyo. Here we explore the valley and climb Gokyo Ri for more astonishing mountain vistas, including another angle of Everest and the huge south face of Cho Oyo, before scrambling across Renjo La (Pass) to enter Bhote Kosi Valley. The trail then descends through yak-grazing pastures to Thami, where we begin our return journey to Kathmandu, accompanied by a thousand memories and a huge sense of achievement.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sat) Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Explore Bodhnath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Afternoon free to explore Kathmandu. |
| 3-5 | Fly to Lukla and commence trek. Walk along the Dudh Kosi Valley and climb to Namche Bazaar. Acclimatisation day. |
| 6-9 | Trek to Thyangboche Monastery. Views of Ama Dablam, Kantega, Lhotse and Everest. Trek to Dingboche. Rest up and acclimatise. |
| 10-12 | Trek to Lobuje and Gorak Shep. Excursions to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patar (5545m) for views of Mount Everest. |
| 13-15 | Camp near Tshola Tso Lake. Early start for high pass crossing of Cho La (Pass) (5420m), before descending to Gokyo village. Climb Gokyo Ri for views of lakes and four 8000-metre peaks. |
| 16-17 | Cross Renjo La (Pass) (5420m) to Arya. Descend to Thami. |
| 18-19 | Return to Namche Bazaar and descend following Dudh Kosi Valley to Lukla. |
| 20 | Fly back to Kathmandu. |
| 21 | Trip ends in Kathmandu this morning (Fri). |
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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments
Peter - New Zealand, 22 Oct, 2011
Really appreciated how well our tour leader kept an eye on all party members and modified the trek to ensure we all achieved most of what we wanted to get out of the trip.
Would suggest stressing to all trekkers to use thin scarves over their nose and mouth to help avoid getting Khumbu cough, which made sleeping and trekking difficult for me.
We were disappointed that Peregrine did not contact us at the Shangri-La Hotel to make arrangements for our trip to Chitwan after our trek. We had to make contact ourselves to find out when we were going to be picked up.
Robert - Australia, 17 Mar, 2012
The trip met all of our expectations. The trip leader, Dawa, was excellent. He made sure that the trip was well organised, calm and efficient. He also ensured that we all had an enjoyable experience, despite the potentially difficult conditions
At A Glance
Trip Length |
21 days |
Trip Code |
PHEP |
Activities |
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| Trekking (Challenging), Culture (Easy) | |
| Min Altitude | Max Altitude |
| 2650m | 5545m |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
|
| 14 people | |
Countries Visited |
|
| Nepal | |
Start City |
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| Kathmandu | |
End City |
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| Kathmandu | |
