Everest High Traverses Trek, Everest High Passes Treks, Everest High Peaks Nepal

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Nepal

Tibet

Trekking in Nepal : Everest High Traverses Trek
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A challenging trek involving the traverse of 3 high passes in the Everest region

25 days - Challenging	Max Altitude: 5545m / 18,300ft
Trek Name: Everest High Traverses Trek Trek Code: EVHIT	Max Group Size: 13
Kathmandu - Lukla - 20 day Everest Lodge + Camping Trek	Cost: $US 1,982
Is this trek for you?
This trek will appeal to those with a good level of fitness who want a close-up encounter with the alpine environment, plus all the features of our other Everest treks (stunning views, wildlife, monasteries, Sherpa culture.). Good leather/goretex boots, gaiters and waterproof shell clothing are essential items, since it may be necessary to walk and camp in snow while negotiating the high passes. You may be walking for 3-8 hours per day.

Traversing Khongma La, Cho La and Renjo La allows us access to several of the valleys in the Everest region without backtracking. We also ascend Gokyo Peak and Kala Patar and optionally visit Everest Base Camp, to complete this full-on experience. This is a demanding and adventurous trek, taking us to heights above 5000m on several occasions. Camping in tents will be necessary during the pass crossings, at which times our cooking crew will prepare our meals. All other accommodation will be in comfortable lodges.

Our trek starts in Lukla after a flight from Kathmandu. Walking slowly and steadily, we follow the classic trail towards Everest, via Namche Bazaar and the beautiful Thyangboche monastery. At Dingboche, we continue west along the Chukhung valley. Rest days are included along the way to ensure that we are properly acclimatized to tackle our first high pass: Khongma La (la means mountain pass) at 5535m will present us with dramatic views of Ama Dablam and Makalu, and a real encounter with the high-altitude environment.

The descent takes us onto the Khumbu Glacier and then to Lobuche in the Khumbu valley. We ascend Kala Patar for breathtaking closeup views of Everest, and an afternoon\'s trip to Everest Base Camp is possible. Back at Lobuche, we head towards our second pass, the Cho La, a traverse with permanent snow leading into the Gokyo valley. There are dazzling turquoise lakes to be explored here, and Gokyo peak to climb for more first-class views of Everest(8848m), its neighbours, and Cho Oyu(8201m) on the Tibetan border.

A scramble over Renjo La brings us into the Bhote Kosi valley, which extends all the way from the border of Tibet and Nepal. We walk along grazing pastures and a trading route used by yak trains from Tibet to Thame. It is a short day from Thame to Namche Bazaar, where we re-trace our earlier steps to Lukla and then fly back to Kathmandu.

Itinerary:
Days ● 1-2 Kathmandu ● 3-22 Trekking ● 23-24 Kathmandu ● 25 Trip ends after breakfast
Trips Start Dates:
2009: Mar 16 ● Apr 6 ● Oct 5
Price from Kathmandu (US dollars):
	Trip Price - $US 1740 Domestic Flight - $US 242
Included in your trip:
● Airport transfers ● Half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu ● Domestic flight to/from Lukla & domestic departure taxes ● All other transport ● Services of experienced leaders, trekking guides & porters ● All accommodation (twin share, 4 nights hotels, 20 nights trekking lodges or 2-person tents) ● All meals on trek (24 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 20 dinners) ● Trek pack (sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, kit bag, down jacket) ● Sagarmatha National Park Permit ● Specialized Medical Kit including medical oxygen and Portable Altitude Chamber ● Insurance for all Local Staffs
Not included:
● Visa ● Insurance (compulsory on all trips - ensure you are adequately covered for emergency evacuation by helicopter) ● Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu ● Spending of a personal nature, eg laundry, snacks and drinks, souvenirs, etc ● Crew tips - please allow $US3 per trekking day ● International flights & departure taxes For a detailed itinerary, please contact us by e-mail. lukla@mos.com.np

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