Everest Two Passes Trek is an overall popular trek route honored with the highest and rare value beyond the expression or words. It can simply be held in the heart and soul through the experience of trekkers who have an intense desire for an adventurous trek crossing through the highest passes in the world. Everest Two Passes Trek is for those who are willing to pass only two passes, Renjo la pass (5,435 m) and Chola pass (5,420 m), of Everest. This trek includes the adventure traveler thriving for a distinct view of magnificent Mount Everest with other several skyrocketing peaks and hiking to Everest Base Camp.
Initially, the trek begins as trekkers land at Lukla Airport and settle an extra day at Namche Bazar passing Phakding and Monjo along catching appealing views of enormous mountains, we cross high passes and Gokyo valley as well. They accomplish the breathtaking Everest Base Camp and the viewpoint of Kalapathar to sight 360° vista throughout the high Himalayas.
Everest Two Passes Trek enables trekkers to bask steep and adventurous pass along with Rhododendron and pine forests, glacial valleys, Sherpa settlements, suspension bridge, Buddhist Monasteries which is the oldest Khumbu region monastery in Tengboche and Namche Bazaar which is Himalayan region town featuring all modern facilities.
| Day 01: | Arrival day: |
| Day 02: | Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,652 m) | Flight: 25 min | Trek: 3 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 03: | Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 04: | Khumjung (3,790 m) – (Acclimatization day) | Trek: 1-2 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 05: | Thame (3,844 m) | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 06: | Thame - Altitude: 3800 m/12540 ft | Trek: 5/6 hours |
| Day 07: | Gokyo (4790 m) via crossing Renjo-la Pass (5360 m) | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD |
| Day 08: | Gokyo Ri [optional hike] and Dragnak (4,700 m) | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD |
| Day 09: | Cross Chola pass (5,368 m) and Dzongla (4,830 m) | Trek: 7 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 10: | Gokarshep (5,160 m)| Trek: 4-5 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 11: | Everest base camp (5,380 m) | Trek: 7-8 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 12: | Kalapathar (5,545 m) and Lobuche (4,910 m) | Trek: 7 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 13: | Tengboche (3,837 m) | Trek: 4-5 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 14: | Monjo (2,835 m) | Trek: 4-5 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 15: | Lukla (2,840 m) | Trek: 6-7 hours | Meal: BLD |
| Day 16: | Fly to Kathmandu (1,300 m) and transfer to hotel | Meal: B |
| Day 17: | Departure day | Meal: B |
Day 01: Arrival Day:
Today the first day of our trip, our organization agents will be there to pick you up at Tribhuwan International Airport. You will be heartily welcomed and shifted towards a tourist standard hotel. We additionally plan for meeting at our office to discuss our trek and at the evening hour, we offer welcome dinner in luxurious Nepalese local restaurants where you can enjoy cultural dance and music with great Nepali food items.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,652 m) | Flight: 25 min | Trek: 3 hours |
Meal: BLD
Early morning, our private vehicle drops you at Tribhuwan International Airport to make our flight towards Lukla (gateway of Khumbu region). After (30 to 35 minutes) spectacular flight over the tall Himalayas, we finally land on Tenzing Hillary Airport along catching our crew members there, we engage in arrangements to develop our trek forward. After leaving Lukla, we walk nearly four hours to reach Phakding to stay overnight.
Day 03: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) | Trek: 5-6 hours |
Meal: BLD
Aiming for our destination, we trigger our trek forward and move towards Monjo (Sagarmatha National Park gateway) crossing several settlements and a few suspension bridges. After steeping Sagarmatha National Park, the guide deals with fundamental National stop customs at the entry point while at that hour, you can enjoy tea house throughout. Continuing trek by catching vertical drop down the slope offers a couple of suspension bridges and finally, the trail leads uphill towards Namche Bazaar to spend the night there.
Day 04: Khumjung (3,790 m) – (Acclimatization day) | Trek: 1-2 hours |
Meal: BLD
Normally, we start to experience different climates and temperatures from this point of elevation so before steeping additional height acclimatization is very essential and this day, we don’t develop our trek forward but we stay active. We plan to visit nearby settlement Khumjung or hike towards old Sherpa village Thame and Namche Bazaar offers National park head office, monasteries, museums, and internet cafes for your leisure hours.
Day 05: Thame (3,844 m) | Trek: 5-6 hours |
Meal: BLD
Leaving the main trail of Everest base camp trek, we head northeast towards Tibet and flat trail drops to Phurte crossing Gongla joined by various religious communities. Passing Phurte, we climb up towards Thamo viewing high mountains and after exploring Thamo town for a certain time we ascend the trail along crossing the suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi River to reach Thame. For the remaining hours, we explore Thame village and stay overnight there.
Day 06: Lumde (4,380 m) | Trek: 5-6 hours |
Meal: BLD
This day our trail takes us through the south bank of Bhote Koshi River to climb up passing a few suspension bridges, authentic settlements, short and long mini walls, religious communities, Monasteries, and domains of yaks on the way to reach Marulung. From there, we follow the north bank of Bhote Koshi River and walk uphill to step Lumde through the dry valley. We spend this night at a lodge in Lumde.
Day 07: Gokyo (4790 m) via crossing Renjo-la Pass (5360 m) | Trek: 6/7 hrs. |
Meal: BLD
Today, we hike for nine to ten hours leaving Lumde along towards the base of Renjo la pass following a beautiful path and deserted valley. After that walking through quite a difficult and tricky path viewing tall mountains including Mount Everest, we cross the first pass (Renjo la pass) of our trip to reach Gokyo Lake. After steeping our destination, we stay overnight at a lodge in Gokyo.
Day 08: Gokyo Ri [optional hike] and Dragnak (4,700 m) | Trek: 6/7 hrs. |
Meal: BLD
Today, we ascend the first peek of our trip (fine viewpoint of the world). From the top, we can get a stunning view of Mount Everest and many other high-stunning peaks. After that, we move forward towards the top to explore Gokyo RI by crossing three to four-hour zig-zag trials on the way. From there, we set off the trial and head far side of the glacier to camp at Dragnak to spend our night.
Day 09: Cross Chola pass (5,368 m) and Dzongla (4,830 m) | Trek: 7 hours |
Meal: BLD
Today is the day to hike for long hours so we start our trek early morning to ensure that we cross the Chola pass and descend Dzongla in good time. Gradually, ascending alongside the river up a small valley to step sandy rigid line gives a great view of high mountains and Chola pass. Moving forward through the grassy path, we reach the base of pass along after that using crampons and rope on the difficult way, we cross high pass to step Dgongla for stay overnight.
Day 10: Gokarshep (5,160 m)| Trek: 4-5 hours |
Meal: BLD
After crossing amazing high passes, we target to step Kalapathar (5,545 m) highest elevation point of our trip, and move forward leaving Dzongla early morning but this day following the west bank of Khumbu glacier, we start walking upward till Lobuche pass. After crossing this pass, we meet the junction point of two glaciers of the Khumbu region along we walkthrough through this glacier to meet Gokershep overnight.
Day 11: Everest base camp (5,380 m) | Trek: 7-8 hours |
Meal: BLD
Early morning catching the rigid of Khumbu glacier, we walk aiming to step Everest base camp and finally after stepping there we will be offered by best greed of colorful Buddhist praying flags and 360° vista from high elevation with many high snowy mountains around. We spent some hours exploring eye-catching views and walk back down towards Gokarshep. Leisure time will be spent by exploring Gokarshep and night will be spent there at Lodge.
Day 12: Kalapathar (5,545 m) and Lobuche (4,910 m) | Trek: 7 hours |
Meal: BLD
Early morning, we walk up to reach Kalapathar viewpoint before sunrise to sight stunning and magnificent color changing the view of Kalapathar by first sunrays of the day along that we enjoy uncountable eye-catching sceneries around tall mountains before heading down towards Gokarshep and continuous walk from Gokarshep takes to Lobuche for overnight stay.
Day 13: Tengboche (3,837 m) | Trek: 4-5 hours |
Meal: BLD
Today, we head towards Tengboche leaving Lobuche early morning following the Everest trail down to the scenic valley. We pass many famous and well-known settlements including Pangboche at the base of Amadablam along we view many huge mountains and cross numerous rivers to step Tengboche. We explore the Tengboche monastery (Khumbu region old monastery) on our remaining time and get a lodge for overnight.
Day 14: Monjo (2,835 m) | Trek: 4-5 hours |
Meal: BLD
From Tengboche, a steep descent takes through bird-filled rhododendron forest towards Dudh Koshi River at Phunki Dingma. From here, we climb up the opposite bank passing several praying stones, flattering flags and mini walls along the continuing trail leads towards Namche Bazaar. Spending some hours on Namche Bazaar, we sweep down the steep descent to step village of Monjo to stay overnight.
Day 15: Lukla (2,840 m) | Trek: 6-7 hours |
Meal: BLD
This is the last walking day of our trip. Our developed trial now passes numerous teahouses and crosses rivers before climbing up the hillside to reach Phakding. From thereafter developing 3 to 4 hours walk, crossing through pleasing pine and rhododendron forest, we reach our aimed destination Lukla to stay overnight there. This night we host an eve party with our crew members in a fine restaurant.
Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu (1,300 m) and transfer to hotel |
Meal: B
This day we leave the Himalayas so all the Airport formalities and porters are managed by the guide and mostly flight schedules are planned in morning hours so we catch our morning scenic flight over the Himalayas towards Kathmandu for 30 to 35 minutes. Our luxurious vehicle will be awaiting your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport to transfer you to the fine standard hotel.
Day 17: Departure day |
Meal: B
Last day focusing on your flight time, you can go for shopping to collect gifts for friends and family members. We help you with your necessary arrangements along our private vehicle will be there to transfer you to the airport focusing departure time. Our good wishers and representatives will be there with greetings to wish you a safe journey and steps ahead.