Everest 3 High Passes Trek Renjo La Gokyo Cho La Kongma La

The flight into the Himalayas offers breathtaking views of the major peaks Mt. Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), Mt. Ganesh (7,422 m), Mt. Purbi Chhyachu (6,637 m), Mt. Langtang (7,227 m), etc. (weather permitting), taking you directly into the Himalayan capital of Kathmandu. After immigration formality on arrival, as you exit the airport terminal you will be greeted and welcome by a Sampurna Adventure personal & transferred to your hotel, Spend the rest of the day at leisure for personal activities following your program briefing or you may familiarize with the narrow lively, and endless streets around Thamel town (Touristic center), where you will find all kinds of good restaurants, ATMs and exchange money, full of typical Nepali handicrafts, fine jewelry, clothing, and trekking gear stores. 

After breakfast, we take an enchanting 25-minute flight takes you offering breathtaking views of lush green and White Mountains, will reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. Upon arrival at Lukla, you will meet our other Sherpa crew members and after some further arrangements, the trail start through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. Due to acclimatization, we will have short trek up to Phakding, later we can visit the nearby monastery.

The trek through a beautiful pine forest, the trail leads us along the Dudh Koshi River passing by some suspension bridges; one of them is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. On the way we will have first glimpse of Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). We will pass through the beautiful villages of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo, followed by check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. At the last we will pass by Jorsale before reaching Namche Bazaar. The trail climbs through the forests and bridges until we reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a final steep ascent of two hours, we will have first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge where we can stop to catch the view. Finally, we will reach to Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading and Sherpa village of this region.

In Namche Bazar: Rest Day for "acclimatization", but you are suggested to explore short hiking to Thame, Khunde or exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazar is the main business center of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices; where you will find ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market on Friday evening and Saturday. take a visit to Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park to observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. 

Our trail heads toward west along the Bhote Koshi River valley. En route we have views of Kongde Ri (6187 m), Khumbi La (5765 m), Kusum Kangguru (6,373 m) entering a pretty forest of pines and rhododendrons, as well as we cross ancient Stupa at Phortse, and Thamo Gompa. We continue our trail descending to the river, just cross a bridge and we have a steep climb to Thame, situated at an important juncture along the old primary trade route to and from Tibet via the Nangpa La (pass). Thame situated at the end of Khumbu Valley; it is famous for its terrain the people who maintain their culture which is still not much affected by the modern civilization. 

In the morning we visit beautiful Thame Gompa/Monastery, beautifully located in the cliffs above Thame. Later we continue our trail, climb gently over the moraine and continues our ascent and we cross Marlung (4200m) on the east bank of Bhote Koshi. The final descent to Lungden follows a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders. On the trail we could observe different high-altitude plants and animals with unique Sherpa culture village. This route used for centuries by the traders who ferried salt and grains across the Nangpa-La pass into Tibet. 

Rest day in Lungden, in order to acclimatize to the high altitude, we may explore surrounding Nakpa Valley, which is an old trade route to Tibet or hike to Cho Relmo Lake with amazing Himalayan vista, which will help us with the next day’s climb over the Renjo La pass. 

The great day begins with crossing the first of the three passes, Renjo-La. Considered the tough climb but the view from the top offers a spectacular Himalayan vista with Gokyo Lakes, Ngozumpa Glacier (the biggest glacier in Nepal), Everest, Lhotse and other Himalayas. At the top we find prayer flags that mark the pass. After spending some time from here we descend to Gokyo. 

Today we spend day in Gokyo in order to acclimatize to the high altitude. We may climb Gokyo Ri, 3 Hrs one way, from the top of Gokyo Ri we have stunning Himalayan view with Gokyo lakes, it will be unforgettable life time experience that we get from the top which provides the best 360 * views of Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Kangtega, Taboche, Cholatse, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Changtse, and Pumori, as well as we see the Cho Oyu base camp and Ngozumpa Glacier which is the biggest glacier in the world. Later we trek back to Gokyo

Today we continue our trail through the Ngozumpa Glacier to the mountain on the other side. Next, traverse along the edge of that mountain and then meander into Thangnak. This short hike takes us to Thangnak, another small village with few tea houses, here we spend another night, it will help us to conquer next big day to cross Chola Pass.

Today is one of the toughest days of our trip. Crossing Cho La pass is not itself difficult, but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. We cross it carefully as the trail is vertical and the rocks glazed by ice may cause the trail slippery. The trail from Phedi climbs through a ravine and a rocky trail with a frozen lake, at the top of the pass always decorated with prayer flags by locals while crossing in order to overcome with obstacles. The view of pyramidal Ama Dablam presides on the south, Cholatse soars to the west and Lobuche, Baruntse rises to our right. After crossing some crevasses, we reach at Dzongla with great views of Cholatse, Ama Dablam, Lobuche along with the Pheriche Village far below. 

Continue our trail more comfortable today, further the trail from Dzongla, we walk through a grassy curved trail through the wide river bed before reaching Lobuche. We can spend the rest of day taking a rest which will help us prepare for the next day’s long trek.

Today we head towards Everest Base Camp (5486m.) and back to Gorakshep (5180m.), we trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below of the Khumbu glacier. After the last rocky moraine dunes, a short downhill walk takes us to Gorakshep, the flat field below Kala Patthar (5545m) and Mt. Pumori (7145m.). Gorakshep was the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. From here the trail winds through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. The view of Nuptse and Lho-La appears at the front of us. Sometimes an avalanche can be seen on the way. After witnessing a great moment, we retrace our steps back passing through the Khumbu glacier with magnificent views of Lobuche, Cholatse, Mt. Pumori and Tabuche. 

An early morning, we climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) or 'black rock' is a notable landmark located on the south ridge of Pumori above Gorakshep. The trail of 4 km of up and down, Kala Patthar provides the most accessible close-up view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Thamserku, Khumbutse, Lingtren, and many more peaks. 

After spending good time and enjoyment with the most magnificent mountain panorama, we then back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue our trail back to Lobuche. 

Today we follow our trail to Kongma-La Base Camp via Khumbu Glacier. The first ascent towards Kongma-La pass is considered the most difficult trail of the day. At the Kongma-La pass as usual will find many colorful prayer flags on cairns wrapped which marks the pass, then after spending some time we descend gradually towards Imja Khola valley, followed by another descent to Chukhung, a small settlement.

From today we have much easier trail due to all descend to the lower altitudes. We follow the classic Everest trekking trail through the wide Khumbu valley, passing by beautiful Sherpa villages of Orsho and Shomare. continue our trail, enroute we visit Pangboche monastery, which is believed to be the oldest in the Khumbu region, it is a scenic village surrounded by Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kangtega, Kongde and the Imja Tse river flowing through the wide fertile valley and finally arrive in the afternoon at Tengboche, the biggest Buddhist Monastery of the Khumbu region. In the afternoon visit to the Tengboche monastery to witness the evening ceremony.

The walk from Thyangboche is mostly downhill on the main busy trail with a few steep climbs for an hour from the bridge at Phungitenga, near to Shanasha. The walk to Namche is very scenic on a long winding path. En route you will visit traditional villages of Khumjung and Khunde. From Khumjung village another 30 minutes’ walk brings you to the village of Khunde, where you can visit the Khunde Hospital funded by Sir Edmund Hillary Trust. After Khunde, a scenic and pleasant walk brings you to Namche for an overnight stay. 

The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will take us to Lukla. Today, we have our last dinner in the mountain with expressing gratitude towards our Sherpa team who accompanied us to make our trip successful!! 

On arrival, we meet our vehicle waiting at the domestic airport and transferred to Kathmandu. 

Rest of the day at leisure for personal activities, you can explore the narrow lively and endless streets of Thamel where you will find all kinds of good restaurants, full of typical Nepali handicraft, fine jewelry and clothing and trekking gear store. In the evening Nepali dinner with cultural show. 

Visit Kathmandu Durbar square (The World Heritage site), the most important monument of the Nepalese capital in an open-air museum, the Kumari Palace (Living goddess) where the Kumari acknowledges their greetings from her balcony window, filled with the temples, courtyards & palace of the Malla Kings, who ruled over the city. 

The palace is known as Hanuman Dhoka, the statue of the Monkey god adjoins the palace entrance. The main courtyard of the palace is where the Kings of Nepal were crowned and had their coronations solemnized.

Next to the palace, we have a gigantic figure of Kal Bhairab (the God of Destruction) and beautiful temples. 

Visit stupa of Swoyembhu with its 2,500-year history, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an ancient religious complex mobbed by monkeys and soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the fascinating, chaotic jumble of Buddhist and Hindu iconography. Even the 2015 earthquake failed to topple Kathmandu's best-loved temple, here we will see an ancient carvings everywhere and the smell of incense and butter lamps, the mystical atmosphere is heightened by devotees who make a ritual circumambulation, spinning the prayer wheels set into its base of this famous stupa, and surrounded by beautiful typical houses of the priest, Chaityas and monasteries. 

We will visit Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site), the city of fine arts & crafts in metal, stone, and terracotta, officially known as Lalitpur Metropolitan City and one of the largest cities in Nepal, it is famous for its rich cultural heritage, where we will see in its ancient palace with golden gate and window, temples of Krishna, Shiva, Golden temple (Hiranya Barna Mahabihar) as well as monasteries & beautiful courtyard,

Breakfast, in the morning free for personal activities, later at the arranged time, transfer to the airport for final departure. We wish you a safe flight and hope to serve you back in near future. End of Service.