Trip Introduction:
The Everest trek facilitates crossing three high passes which are not on the standard Everest trail, Renjo La (5,388m/17,513ft), Cho La (5,380m/17,650ft) and Kongma La (5,535m/18,159), and also offering the opportunity to explore the Everest region at its best. The high passes trek tends to be more challenging and longer than the average Everest Base Camp Trek.

It crosses through high-altitude alpine forests, providing rare encounters of Himalayan flora and fauna. The hospitality offered by the inhabitants of the region, Sherpa, is commendable.

Catching a glimpse of few of the Eight-thousanders located in the region, namely; Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Maklau, Nuptse, Pumori, and Amadablam, can be overwhelming.

21 days of continuous trekking up the mountain can be very challenging and exhausting. One can have spare days en route to ensure plenty of time to acclimatize, moreover, the assistance provided by the guides and Sherpa will make your trip more comfortable. They are trained in treating minor sicknesses on the trek.

The trek does not require any climbing experience, therefore, one with minimal trekking experience can choose this trek.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), 3-4 hrs walk
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek to Thame, (3800m), 3 to 4 hours
Day 07: Trek to Marlung, (4137m), 4 to 5 hours
Day 08: Trek to Lungdeng (4600m), 3 to 4 hours
Day 09: Trek to Renjo- La (17,929ft / 5465m) to Gokyo Lake (4800m)
Day 10: Explore Day at Gokyo Lake
Day 11: Hike to Gokyo RI (5,330m/17,483ft), and trek to Thaknak (4750m/15580ft), 6-7 hrs walk
Day 12: Trek to Cho-la Pass (5367m/17604ft) to Dzongla (4,850m/15908ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 13: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 14: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft) and return to Lobuche for overnight. 6 to 7 hrs
Day 15: Lobuche - Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft) - Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 6-7 hrs
Day 16: Trek to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Day 17: Trek to Monjo ((2680M/8791ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 6-7 hrs walk
Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 20: Leisure at Kathmandu
Day 21: Departure from Kathmandu

Note: Because of bad weather we could face problem of domestic flights to/from Lukla delayed by few hours or canceled for a day or more. Very rarely, but it could happen even in best trekking season also as you know how climate changes effecting our world. Thus, we always recommend you to add supplement night/s in Kathmandu after your trek if possible (just for incase). If everything runs smoothly, you can enjoy other activities like sightseeing, White water rafting, wildlife activities, shopping, as you wish in those additional day. However, if you want heli-rescue in the state of flight cancellation to/from Lukla-we can organize it as per your request with extra cost.