Ganesh Adventures guide Chris Szymiec at Mt Everest Base Camp in 2008
Khumbu High Passes Trek through the Nepal Himalaya
Trekking in Nepal. Everest Base Camp, Ama Dablam Base Camp, Kala Patar, Cho La, Gokyo Ri & Renjo La Deluxe five star trek. Experience the ultimate trek in Nepal. Our Khumbu Valley High Passes trek is designed for those with adventure in mind and comfort and style as a requirement. If you want to experience the very best of the Everest region while enjoying the relative luxury available in the Khumbu, this is the trek for you.
Dates: 2012 – April 3 – April24, May 3 – May 24, Oct 1 – Oct 22, Nov 1 – Nov 23
Positions open: 5 of 5 Bring a friend and receive a 10% discount.
Prices: $3845 usd (5% discount for early bookings, pre Dec 31, 2011)
Extra Options: Guided Ascent of Island Peak 6186M add $975 usd
Inclusions: All services Kathmandu to Katkmandu.
The Khumbu High Passes Trek begins in Kathmandu, Nepal with 2 nights in a five star hotel located right in the heart of the tourist district Lazampat. After two days of shopping and sight seeing in Kathmandu, we will take the short flight to Lukla and the start of the Khumbu High Passes trek. Along the way, we will be staying in either tea houses or camping. Regardless of the accommodations, each day, our excellent local staff will wake us with ‘bed tea’ and prepare us first class meals. We choose not to eat in Tea houses to ensure cleanliness and hygiene for all of our members and staff.
Trekking the Nepal Himalaya in Style
In addition to the standard Nepal Everest Base Camp trek, we’ve added on some true gems of destinations along the way. The first special treat is accompanying our Ama Dablam climbing team up to Ama Dablam Base camp for a day of rest, laundry and catching up on journals. Ama Dablam Base camp is arguably one of the finest base camps in the Himalayas and a great place to rest and acclimatize for an entire day. We will then make our way towards Everest Base Camp. From Gorak Shep, the last settlement before Everest Base Camp, will ascend Kala Patar (5550M) to view the most amazing sunset in the world. The alpin glow on Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse is definitely one of the highlights of the Khumbu High Passes Trek through the Nepal Himalayas.
Everest base Camp Trek Photo Gallery
The next morning we will make an optional trip to the actual Everest Base Camp and descent towards the Cho La Pass, and the first high pass for which this trek is named. After a long day over the 5430M pass we descend into the amazing Gokoyo Valley. We stay in the Gokoyo Valley for a couple of days, making another optional ascent up Gokoyo Ri 5357M for another amazing sunset. Up next is the second high pass of the trek, The Renjo La at 5535M. This little travelled are will really give you the feeling of remoteness and isolation that is sometimes lost on the standard Everest Base Camp Circuit. A couple of days later we are back in Namche Bazzar for beers and pool or bakery & a book. The next morning we trek back to Lukla and await our flight back to Kathmandu.
WHATS INCLUDED IN YOUR EVEREST BASE CAMP KHUMBU HIGH PASSES TREKKING PACKAGE
- Park permits
- 4 nights in Kathmandu, Nepal at The Shangir La or Hotel Mala five star hotel with breakfast included
- Domestic flights
- Airport Transfers
- Private transport in Nepal to and from the trek
- All inclusive service Kathmandu to Kathmandu
- Experienced western mountain guide & local Sherpa guides
- Porters for 30KG of personal gear.
- Nepali kitchen staff.
WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR EVEREST BASE CAMP KHUMBU HIGH PASSES TREKKING PACKAGE
- International flights
- lunch, dinner & drinks while in Kathmandu
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for guides & local staff
- Personal trekking equipment
Khumbu High Passes Trek, Nepal Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal. Meet & greet with guides and other members.
Day2: Final preperations, shopping and introductory meeting with guides and local staff.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla.
Day 4: Trek to Phakding.
Day 5: Trek to Namche Bazzar.
Day 6: Rest and Acclimatization day in Namche Bazzar.
Day 7: Trek to Tangboche & visit the world famous monastery.
Day 8 Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp.
Day 9: Acclimatization day & rest in Ama Dablam Base Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche
Day 11: Trek to Gorak Shep and ascent Kala Pattar
Day 12: Trek to Everest Base Camp and down to Dzongla.
Day 13: Short walk to Dzongla, acclimatization/rest day.Climb over the Cho La and descent to Lobuche.
Day 14: Climb over the Cho La and descent to Dragnak.
Day 15: Trek to Gokoyo & ascent Gokoyo Ri
Day 16: Cross the Renjo La.
Day 17: Short trek to Thame, sightseeing and visiting monasteries.
Day 18: Short trek to Namche Bazzar. PARTY!
Day 19: Trek to Lukla.
Day 20: Flight back to Kathmandu, Nepal.
Day 21: Closing ceremonies, final goodbyes and flights home.
Why Trek in Nepal with Ganesh Adventures?
This is a set itinerary specifically designed to give members an unforgettable Everest Base Camp trekking experience. Not only do we choose our destinations to maximize your time in the Khumbu, but moreover, we put an emphasis on proper acclimatization and safety. Too many people try to save a few dollars by cutting off acclimatization days and ignoring the guidelines for a safe ascent. Take your time and enjoy this amazing adventure; rushing will only hurt your chance for success.
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