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Three Passes & Everest Base Camp Upper Gokyo Valley Day Hike to 5th, via Chukhung Ri Climb, Thame-Khumjung Alternate Route, via Ama Dablam Base Camp, via Chukhung Ri Climb, and Thame-Khumjung Alternate Route
(16 days)
Everest Region,
Nepal
Rating:
| 3 reviews
Difficulty: strenuous
Private trek | 1 interested and 0 confirmed trekkers
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only
Price drops to $473 if 1 interested trekker joins this trek
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $400 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.- Permits Sagarmatha National Park Entry and Local Everest Region Tax
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- Guide's Transport
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
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Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
Booking the flight with the trek insures that the guide will be able to be on the same flight in addition transport to/from the Kathmandu airport from your hotel is included.
$230 per person
+ $15 per person for service/transport fee
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Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Booking the flight with the trek insures that the guide will be able to be on the same flight in addition transport to/from the Kathmandu airport from your hotel is included.
$230 per person
+ $15 per person for service/transport fee
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A grand tour of the Everest Region, this trek explores four valleys of the Khumbu region and climbs over three passes in excess of 5000 m. If you want to feel like you’ve covered the Everest Region, then this trek is for you. If trekking over the passes from east to west, then the Kongma La Pass is the first pass encountered. It probably the least traversed of the classic three passes in the Khumbu region, the path to the Kongma La (5535 m) offers a spectacular but strenuous route between Chukhung and Lobuche. While in Chukhung, you may wish to spend an additional day and climb Chukhung Ri for a panorama of the Chukhung Valley, or hike to the alpine lake of Imja Tsho. After a visit to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar the next pass to the west is the Cho La. The Cho La, is most popular of the three passes in the Khumbu region providing stunning vistas along the high route between Everest Basecamp and the Gokyo Valley. With its series of lakes, the Gokyo Valley is probably one of the most beautiful valleys in the Khumbu Region, while the view from Gokyo Ri rivals any of the trekking viewpoints in the Khumbu, including a more complete – if a bit further away – view of Mt Everest than any of the other trekking viewpoints. The most western of the three passes is the Renjo La the path via the Renjo La (5340 m) provides a more strenuous route from Gokyo back to Namche Bazaar via the barren and beautiful Bhote Valley, and the Sherpa Village of Thame. The ascent to the Renjo La from Gokyo provides jaw dropping views of Mt. Everest with Gokyo Lake below.
Side trip via Ama Dablam Base Camp: If you are itching to get off the trekking highway to Everest Base Camp, a day detour off to the much less visited Ama Dablam Base Camp may be just what you're looking for. This off the beaten path side trip take you right up to the base of one of the Khumbu regions most beautiful mountains. Along the way, you’ll get views of Everest as you pass by yak shelters and walls constructed by Sherpa herdsmen.
Side trip via Chukhung Ri Climb: The climb to the 5550 m (18,209 ft) summit of Chukhung Ri is a tough lung busting struggle, but the reward is a panoramic view of Makalu, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, and the glacial lake of Imja Tsho. This should only be attempted if you feel well acclimatized at Chukhung.
Side trip Thame-Khumjung Alternate Route: If you’d like to experience a different village on your return you can stay in Khumjung rather than Namche Bazaar. While you won’t find the shopping, bars, restaurants, and other amenities of Namache Bazaar, Khumjung located about two hours above, does have beautiful views of Ama Dablam and a quieter laid back vibe since it is bypassed by most trekkers.
Weather Conditions in November
Early November, along with late October, are the most popular times to trek in Nepal. Temperatures get cooler in November, but the skies get clearer and the chance of rain or snow interrupting your trek gets lower. At high altitudes, trekkers are rewarded with good views throughout the day.
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
November. The highest point on the trek is
Kala Patthar at
5643 m. During
November, expect high temperatures of around
-1.5°C (29°F)
and lows down to
-17.5°C (1°F)
at Kala Patthar.
Three Passes & Everest Base Camp Upper Gokyo Valley Day Hike to 5th, via Chukhung Ri Climb, Thame-Khumjung Alternate Route, via Ama Dablam Base Camp, via Chukhung Ri Climb, and Thame-Khumjung Alternate Route
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary
(16 days /
15 nights
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| Sun Nov 2 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in November. |
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Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$230.00
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Lukla (2860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.2°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in November. |
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Phakding (2860 m)
About 3 hours from Lukla Overnight |
| Mon Nov 3 (day 2) |
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Monjo (2835 m)
About 2.5 hours from Phakding |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 2.5 hours from Monjo or about 5 hours from Phakding
Overnight |
| Tue Nov 4 (day 3) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.8°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.2°C (24°F) in November. Overnight |
| Wed Nov 5 (day 4) |
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Tengboche (3870 m)
About 4-5 hours from Namche Overnight |
| Thu Nov 6 (day 5) |
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Pangboche (3930 m)
About 2 hours from Tengboche |
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Dingboche (4410 m)
About 3 hours from Pangboche or about 5 hours from Tengboche Overnight |
| Fri Nov 7 (day 6) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.9°C (43°F) and lows of about -10.1°C (14°F) in November. Overnight |
| Sat Nov 8 (day 7) |
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Chukhung (4730 m)
About 3 hours from Dingboche Overnight |
| Sun Nov 9 (day 8) |
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Imja Tsho (Lake) (5010 m)
Acclimatization hike to the Glacial lake of Imja Tsho about 3-5 hours round trip from Chukhung other destinations can also be requested tat the desecration of the group and guide. Island Peak Base Camp can be reached on the same day hike adding about 2-3 hours round trip to the hike. |
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Chukhung (4730 m)
While technically it is possible to go to both Chukhung Ri and Imja Tsho in a day with one in the morning and the other in the afternoon it is highly recommended if you wish to go to both to add an extra night between the two day hikes in Chukhung, or to choose to go to one or the other. |
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Chukhung Ri (5550 m)
About 3-4 hours up and 1-2 hours back down to Chukhung |
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Chukhung (4730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.0°C (39°F) and lows of about -12.0°C (10°F) in November. Overnight |
| Mon Nov 10 (day 9) |
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Kongma La Pass (5535 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.8°C (31°F) and lows of about -16.8°C (2°F) in November. |
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Lobuche (4940 m)
About 6-9 hours from Chukhung via the Kongma La Overnight |
| Tue Nov 11 (day 10) |
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Gorak Shep (5164 m)
About 2-3 hours from Lobuche
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Everest Base Camp (5380 m)
About 3 hours from Gorak Shep |
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Gorak Shep (5164 m)
About 2-3 hours from Everest Base Camp Overnight |
| Wed Nov 12 (day 11) |
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Kala Patthar (5643 m)
About 1-2 hours to climb Kala Patthar from Gorak Shep |
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Dzongla (4800 m)
About 5-6 hours from Gorak Shep Overnight |
| Thu Nov 13 (day 12) |
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Cho La Pass (5420 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.1°C (32°F) and lows of about -16.1°C (3°F) in November. |
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Dragnag (4800 m)
About 5-6 hours from Dzongla via the Cho La
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Gokyo (4750 m)
About 2-3 hours from Dragnag. If you want to climb Gokyo Ri you should add an extra day in Gokyo. The view from the Renjo La is similar but of course not identical to the view from Gokyo Ri. Overnight |
| Fri Nov 14 (day 13) |
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Renjo La Pass (5340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.4°C (33°F) and lows of about -15.6°C (4°F) in November. |
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Lungden (4380 m)
About 6-8 hours from Gokyo via the Renjo La Pass. Overnight |
| Sat Nov 15 (day 14) |
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Thame (3820 m)
About 3 hours from Lungdhen |
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Khumjung (3790 m)
About 5-6 hours from Thame Overnight |
| Sun Nov 16 (day 15) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 1.5-2 hours from Khumjung |
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Lukla (2860 m)
About 5-7 hours from Namche Overnight |
| Mon Nov 17 (day 16) |
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Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$230.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in November. |
