Trip overview
Everest Two Passes Trek – Cho La & Renjo La Pass
Journeys to the Everest region of Nepal, including the Everest two passes trek, Chola and Renjola. Both Passes are the wildest walker holiday activity in Khumbu.
Trek continue Everest Two high passes trek from Lukla to Everest base camp then Chola Pass to Gokyo lakes. Once you reached Gokyo lake, hike to Gokyo Ri and at the end Renjo La pass. Trek start from Lukla after the short flight from Kathmandu. You will be apart from the main trail after reaching the Everest Base Camp (5364 m) and Kalapatthar (5545 m). Chola pass is (5420 m) the first pass on the trail. Moreover, you will get a closer view of the top of the world’s highest peak Mount Everest. Similarly, you get to see more than 100 snow-capped names as well as unnamed Mountains. The elevation of the Cho La Pass (is 5420 m) and the Renjo La Pass is ( 5360 m).
Explore Everest Region (Cho La and Renjo La) With Everest Base Camp and (Gokyo Lakes)
After the Cho La Pass (5420 m) you will reach the beautiful lakeside of the Gokyo valley. The Gokyo Lake lays the beautiful Sherpa hamlet blessed by the magnificent sunrise viewpoint hill of Gokyo Ri (5357 m). Trekkers trek to Fifth Lake as well during this adventure walking holiday in the Everest region of Nepal. After the Gokyo stay you need to prepare another high Pass challenge Renjo La Pass ( 5360 m) Renjo La Pass is a bit less challenging than the Cho La Pass.
Renjo La Pass to Thame Valley where you will see the way to Tibet and will join this trail in Namche bazaar to Lukla and fly out Ton Kathmandu, in this way your Everest two high pass trek will finish.
Can I extend my trip by adding Kongma La Pass?
Yes, it is possible to extend the Everest Two Passes Trek in Nepal by adding Kongma La Pass. The altitude of this pass is higher than other two passes. At an altitude of 5540 m, Kongma La Pass is the longest and hardest. If you add the Kong Ma La Pass, then the trip becomes the Everest3 Pass Trek. Check out the package in our website and know more about this amazing high – altitude trek in Nepal.
Thame Village: Every household has at least a single Everest Climber
In the last section of the Everest Base Camp and two high passes trek, you visit the most iconic village of the Khumbu region Nepal. The name of the village is Thame where each household has at least a single Everest climber. One of the most fascinating highlights of the trek is definitely the chance to encounter Sherpa people. Upon crossing the Renjo La Pass from Gokyo Valley, trekkers have to explore the village before heading to Namche Bazaar.
The journey of the Everest Base Camp Trek and High Passes Trek in Nepal offers both cultural immersion and Himalayan wilderness. Furthermore, it is also the test of your perseverance, endurance, and tenacity. What else do you crave in a single Himalayan journey of the Everest region? People, mountains, glaciers, moraines, lakes, forests, meadows, and high – altitude marketplace are all in it. Therefore, the trek worth every penny that you spend.
How difficult is the Two Passes Trek in Nepal’s Everest region?
Make sure to prepare well both physically and mentally for the Everest Base Camp and Two High Passes Trek in Nepal. The journey of this mini Everest circuit trek in Nepal offers great challenging sections. These places require immense physical fitness level and sound cardio – vascular abilities. Thin air and steep trail sections are challenging sections that require better abilities. Major challenging sections of the Everest Base Camp and High Passes Trek route are in few places. Lobuche to Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar Hike, Chola Crossing, Renjo La crossing, and Ngozumpa glacier walking are challenging. So, the difficulty level is moderately challenging.
Why do you need trekking guide from Himalaya View Trek for Everest Trek?
There’s no rule that says that you can’t trek in the Everest region without a trekking guide. However, you are highly in the risk zone especially in the wilderness areas of the trail. The difficult geographical terrain, high – altitude places, and challenging high pass crossing sections require an experienced trekking guide. You need someone to guide you through these difficult terrains. Moreover, a trekking guide helps you to manage all logistics and trip operations. Leave hassles of trip management to your trek guide and you simply enjoy the trek.
A trekking guide becomes your traveling companion. While trekking in the places like Chola Pass (5420 m) and Renjo La Pass (5360 m), you must heed instructions of your guide. The weather conditions in the high – altitude places are unpredictable. Therefore, you may end up in the snowstorm or may wander off the trail. Therefore, you must hire a trekking guide. Our trekking guides from the Himalaya View Treks Pvt. Ltd. are mostly locals. They know their job and they ensure high success rate as well as safety.
Book Everest Walking Holiday Package in Nepal with HVT
We ensure best rate, impeccable hospitality, and quality services for a momentous walking holiday in Nepal’s Khumbu region. Once you land in Kathmandu, we take care of your demands and wishes. The team of the Himalaya View Treks Pvt. Ltd. is so diligent in providing best experiences of mountains without any hassles. Make sure that you are well informed by our travel planners. Ask as many questions as possible before booking the trek. Travel planners of the Himalaya View Treks Pvt. Ltd. are highly experienced trekking guides of Nepal. Therefore, you get authentic information for better trip preparation.
Get the best walking holiday package in Nepal with Himalaya View Treks. Highly experienced trekking guides and local way of managing things make your Everest two Passes via Base camp of Mt. Everest and Gokyo Lake Trekking an informative and adventurous journey of your lifetime. Moreover, the Everest Base Camp and high passes trek is calling and choosing the experts for such high-altitude adrenaline-rushing adventures in Nepal.
Short Itinerary
Two High Passes Trek Itinerary - 16 days
Day 01 Fly to Lukla and then trek to Phakding 2,860 meters/9184ft) walking distance of 6.2 km (3-4 Hours)
Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,283ft) walking distance is 7.4 km (5-6 Hours)
Day 03: Acclimatization Day, Hike to Everest View Hotel 3880m/13000ft, and then back to Namche
Day 04: Trek from Namche to Tengboche 3,870m/12,684ft)walking distance 5.9 km (6 hours)
Day 05: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche 4,400m/14,435ft) walking Distance 9.1km (6 hours)
Day 06 Dingboche Acclimatization Day, climbing the (5100 m) hill of Nagarshan (2/3 Hours) 4,400m/14,435ft and then back to Hotel
Day 07: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,900m/16,076ft) Walking distance 10 km (6-7 hours)
Day 08: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep 4 km (6-8 hours) 5180m/16,994ft (Gorekshep) and then visit Everest base camp 5364m/17598) Via Khumbu Glacier)
Day 09: Hike to Kalapatthar and then trek to Zhong La walking distance 10.5km (5-6 hours) 5,545m/18,192ft (Kalapathar) & 4,830m/15842Ft (Zhong La)
Day 10: Trek to Thannak 4700m/15416ft) via (Chola Pass 5417m/17767ft)walking distance 9.4km (6/7 hours)
Day 11: Trek to Gokyo Lake (4760m.15612ft) walking distance 3 hours
Day 12: Trek to Lunden 4300m/14103 ft) via (Renjo pass 5360m/17580ft) walking distance 6/7 hours
Day 13: Trek to Thame walking distance 6.8 km (4 hours) 3800m/12464ft
Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,283ft) walking distance is 7.4 km (5-6 Hours)
Day 15: Trek back to Lukla 2800m/9184ft) walking distance of 13.5 km (6/7 hours)
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning around 07:00 AM (35 minutes)
Included
- Airport pickup and drop as per client’s arrival and departure date
- Hotel- domestic airport- hotel by car/ van, depend on group sizes
- Both ways Flight Ticket Lukla - Kathmandu) tickets including airport taxes
- All meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during your Everest 2 pass Trek
- 15 nights Hotel Accommodation during Everest 2 pass Trek
- Government licensed holder, fluent English Speaking, Familiar HVT guide
- Assistant guide if Group sizes is more than 10 trekkers)
- Government licensed holder, fluent English Speaking, Familiar HVT guide
- Staff insurance including medication coverage
- Guide and Assistance flight Ticket
- Strong local Porters for Carry trekker’s luggage One porter every 2 trekkers
- Water purification drop or tablets for safe drinking water
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee
- Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality permits fees
- Seasonal fresh fruits every day during Everest 2 pass trek
- Oximeter to measure Pulse and oxygen level
- Himalaya View Treks Company T-shirt as a Souvenirs and duffel bag if you needed
- Local government, taxes, including official Service Charge
- Safe storing facilities at company store during the trek
- Local government, taxes, including official Service Charge
- Trip completion Certificate
Not Included
- Hotel accommodation and meals In Kathmandu.
- Personal expense (shopping, snacks, boil bottle water, hot (tea, coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery charge fee during the Everest twoTrek)
- Personal clothing and trekking gear
- Sleeping bag and down jacket available for rent in our store
- Personal travel insurance including evacuation coverage (compulsory) up to 6000m)
- Additional costs if delays flights and outside the itinerary
- Porter not Includes for single clients
- All the costs and expenses which are not mentioned in includes list.
- Tips for guide and porters. in end of the treks
Useful Info
Best Time of The Year
Doing this trek/climb at the right time is very important to the success of a trip of this kind. Spring (March-May) and autumn (October-November) are really the best seasons to do this trek. The monsoon season (June - early September) has less predictable weather, but some trekkers still choose this time as it aligns better with their vacation schedule. The Winter season (December - February) gets pretty cold, and snow may block the passes, but often offers clear skies. Nonetheless, we suggest our guests make bookings for this venture in the spring or autumn, especially in the autumn of September/October. The weather is at its best for this high-altitude trip. The views are crystal clear with sparkling blue skies & the finest weather you could ever imagine.
Difficulty on this odyssey
The two passes trek is rated “Challenging”. It is a very arduous adventure given its high pass crossings. This venture is more challenging than its sibling treks Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes, but not as much challenging as trekking peaks such as Island Peak and Mera Peak. Nevertheless, doing this trip requires real good physical fitness & previous experience of trekking above 4500m.
Accommodation & Meals
The Everest Region has admirable infrastructure for trekkers. The teahouses (lodges) are of relatively high quality and they serve good meals, especially in Namche Bazar which you’ll pass on the way up and down.
Variations
Generally, it’s best to complete the Two Passes trek counter-clockwise. It is possible to go clockwise, as well, but not recommended due to the steep altitude gain of crossing the Renjo La, first. From Gokyo, you can also add an extra day to visit the remote Gokyo Lakes farther up the glacial valley. However, whichever way you start, there’s an altitude to gain on all 3 high passes.
Will I need travel insurance?
It’s mandatory and highly recommended to get travel insurance before embarking on any adventurous trips in Nepal.
We advise all our clients to get travel insurance that covers emergency helicopter evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) or any other reasons in high altitudes where there are no other means of transportation available. It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverage before making the final decision. Carry proof of your insurance with you on the holiday and leave a copy next to your kin. You must ensure that your insurance provides an adequate level of protection and covers you well for the activities involved.
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