Everest Transverse Trek (three passes)-20 Days

Trip Introduction

For true adventurers who love challenges, yearn to do something different, and wish to view everything that the Khumbu offers than the Everest Transverse trek, is an authentic platform. The world famous superb trekking provides us the opportunity to visit the Everest base camp, Kalapatthar, Gokyo Valley and its tranquil Lakes, the best view point of Gokyo Ri and more especially introduces a route to the remote and untouched Nangpa La Valley, the Sherpa village of Marlung, the monastery village of Thame as well through other major remote villages and valleys. Moreover, taking help of the classical route to make complete high-level circuit via world famous demanding passes Kongma La (5,535/18,159 ft.), Cho La (5420m/17,782 ft) and Renjo La (5,340m/17,520 ft).

We begin our Journey to the Everest Transverse Trek with a sightseeing day in Kathmandu which offers a brief exploration of the temples, shrines, bazaars and restaurants of Kathmandu. We take a stimulating mountain flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla on the following day followed by trek up through the classic route to the Sagarmatha National Park playing with mighty Dudh Koshi river, colorful landscapes, Gompas and monasteries in the land enclosed by the soaring peaks.  After reaching the summit of Kongma La, as we compose our way to the Everest Base Camp we marvel at the spectacle of Khumbu icefall cascading from the Western Cwm.  Our trek to the view point of Kalapatthar is followed by the tough Climb through Cho La that finally takes us to the cobalt-blue lakes at Gokyo.  After enjoying awe inspiring views from the fifth lake and Gokyo Ri, we make our way to the next great pass, the Renjo La . Making a night in Marlung we follow a little of the route used for centuries by the Tibetan Traders via Nangpa La to get to Thame. Following the classical route we drop down to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu leaving behind our foot prints in the shadow of the Everest.

If you are a real adventurer looking for more of a challenging trek crossing some of the most famous high passes in the world, you definitely need to consider our Everest Transverse Trek (Three Passes). If you are looking for trek slightly less adventurous than this involves suburb views of Gokyo Lakes along with Everest base camp and Kala Patthar, probably "Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes-17 days" would be ideal for you! Our "Everest Base Camp-14 days" itinerary would be perfect for you if you are young, energetic, physically fit, and yearn to hike up to Everest base camp and Kalapatthar but will have a limited amount of time to trek. If you are a novice trekker and want some easier itinerary but want to visit the Everest Base Camp, 19-days Everest Base camp itinerary would be best option.

Route Map

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft] Upon your arrival in the International airport at Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Glacier Trekking. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) , pick up your luggage and look for our representative with ...read more »»

Trip Cost Includes

• All airport/hotel transfers
• 4-star hotel in Kathmandu ( Hotel Shanker or similar standard) with breakfast
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• All accommodation and meals during the trek
• A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide and entrance fees
• Domestic flights and airport departure taxes
• An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Himalayan Glacier Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
• All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes

Trip Cost Does Not Include

• Nepal Visa fee (bring small denomination USD cash and two passport photographs)
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• ravel and rescue insurance
• Portable Altitudes Chamber (PAC) for safety measures
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
• Tips for guides and porters

 

The Trekking Group

For the Everest Transverse Trek, there will be one leader, assistant leader (4 trekkers:1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters for luggage carrying (2 trekkers:1 porter) This arrangement ensures that should any body in the group is sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the Everest Transverse Trek for group of any size, but normally we include maximum of twelve people, as we've found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you'd like to make a group booking for more than twelve people together, we can arrange this too.

 

Health & Experience Required

Everest Transverse (Three Passes) Trek is a difficult trip suitable for passionate adventurers who have ability to walk at least 6-7 hours a day with a light day pack. Some ...read more »»

Accommodations

All accommodations for Everest Transverse Trek are on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on standard of hygiene, standard of service and food, location, ...read more »»

Meals

During your Everest Transverse Trek, you can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) from ...read more »»

Acclimatization

Our Everest Transverse Trek-20 days itinerary is planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS(Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast can cause a medical condition serious enough ...read more »»

Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements

The most significant thing that makes your Everest Transverse Trek successful, enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful trek leader and the crew members those have ability of operating your days in the mountain smoothly. Your trip will be led by the ...read more »»

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Additional Information

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Asia telephone: 00977-98510-55684