Everest's two passes trek 17 days Renjo la pass (5,435 m) and Chola pass (5,420 m) is a dashing destination for trekkers who have an enormous desire for adventurous trek crossing through the highest passes in the world. This two-pass trek is made even more amazing by the distinct view of the massive Mount Everest and other countless sky-high peaks, as well as the opportunity to visit Everest Base Camp.
We fly to Lukla to start our 17-day Everest two-pass hiking package. Following that, we begin our trip toward Namche bazaar, passing through Phakding and Monjo while getting picturesque views of tall mountains. We also traverse high passes and the Gokyo Valley.
From there, a hard trekking trail to Everest Base Camp leads to Kalapathar, a viewpoint with a 360-degree view of the Himalayan Himalayas. Additional attractions of this two-pass journey include rhododendron and pine forests, suspension bridges, Sherpa villages, glacial valleys, Buddhist monasteries (including the oldest in the Khumbu region, Tengboche), and Namche Bazaar, a Himalayan region town with all contemporary conveniences.
Day 2: Dive to Ramechhap and fly to Lukla (2,840 m) and Phakding (2,652 m)
Day 3: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 4: Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day)
Day 5: Thame (3,844 m)
Day 6: Lumde (4,380 m)
Day 7: Renjo La (5,388 m) and Gokyo (4,791 m)
Day 8: Gokyo RI and Dragnak (4,700 m)
Day 9: Chola pass (5,368 m) and Dzongla (4,830 m)
Day 10: Gokarshep (5,160 m)
Day 11: Everest base camp (5,380 m)
Day 12: Kalapathar (5,545 m) and Lobuche (4,910 m)
Day 13: Tengboche (3,837 m)
Day 14: Monjo (2,835 m)
Day 15: Lukla (2,840 m)
Day 16: Fly to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Day 17: Departure day
Cost Includes:
Airport Pick up/Drop off in a private vehicle escorted by our office representative
Farewell Dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant with a cultural dance show
2 nights’ accommodation at Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast on a sharing basis
Accommodation at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge is available en-route during the trek (A few nights during the trek with attached bathroom/toilets)
All meals during the trek (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1)
All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance
Domestic Airfare for the sector: Ramechhap/Lukla/Ramechhap
Sagarmatha National Park Fees and Khumbu Permit
All government and local taxes as applicable
Cost Excludes:
Nepal Visa
International Airfare
Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
Travel Insurance
Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek
Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or Coca-Cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phone bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry, etc.
The cost incurred during emergencies, evacuations,
Tips for Guide, porters, driver
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 1: 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 a meeting at our office to discuss our trek.
Day 2: Drive to Ramechhap and fly to Lukla (2,840 m) and Phakding (2,652 m)
Early morning, we drive approx 4 hours to Ramechhap Airport to make our flight towards Lukla (gateway of the Khumbu region). After (30 to 35 minutes) of a spectacular flight over the tall Himalayas, we finally land at Tenzing Hillary Airport 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 3: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
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 at Sagarmatha National Park, the guide deals with fundamental National stop customs at the entry point, and at that hour, you can enjoy a tea house throughout. Continuing the trek by catching a vertical drop down the slope offers a couple of suspension bridges and finally, the trail leads uphill towards Namche Bazaar to spend a night there.
Day 4: Acclimatization day
Normally, we start to experience different climates and temperatures from this point of elevation so before stepping additional height acclimatization are very essential this day, we don’t develop our trek forward but we stay active. We plan to visit the nearby settlement Khumjung or hike towards the old Sherpa village Thame and Namche Bazaar offers a National Park head office, monasteries, museums, and internet cafes for your leisure hours.
Day 5: Thame (3,844 m)
Leaving the main trail of the Everest base camp trek, we head northeast towards Tibet and the 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 with cross a suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi River to reach Thame. For the remaining hours, we explore Thame village and stay overnight there.
Day 6: Lumde (4,380 m)
On 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 the Bhote Koshi River and walk uphill to step Lumde through the dry valley. We spend this night at the lodge in Lumde.
Day 7: Renjo La (5,388 m) and Gokyo (4,791 m)
Today, we hike for nine to ten hours leaving Lumde along towards the base of Renjo la pass following the beautiful path and deserted valley. After that walking through quite difficult and tricky paths 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 8: Gokyo RI and Dragnak (4,700 m)
Today, we ascend the first peek of our trip (fine views 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 toward the top to explore Gokyo RI by crossing three to four-hour zig-zag trials on the way. From there, we set off the trail and headed to the far side of the glacier to camp at Dragnak to spend our night.
Day 9: Chola pass (5,368 m) and Dzongla (4,830 m)
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 steep a sandy rigid line gives a great view of high mountains and Chola pass. Moving forward through the grassy path, we reach the base of the pass along after that using crampons and rope on the difficult way, we cross a high pass to step Dgongla to stay overnight.
Day 10: Gokarshep (5,160 m)
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)
Early morning catching the rigid of the Khumbu glacier, we walk aiming to step Everest base camp finally after stepping there we will be offered the best greed of colorful Buddhist praying flags and a 360° vista from a 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 exploring Gokarshep and night will be spent there at Lodge.
Day 12: Kalapathar (5,545 m) and Lobuche (4,910 m)
Early morning, we walk up to reach Kalapathar viewpoint before sunrise to sight stunning and magnificent colors changing the view of Kalapathar by the 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 an overnight stay.
Day 13: Tengboche (3,837 m)
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 Tengboche monastery (Khumbu region old monastery) in our remaining time and get a lodge for overnight.
Day 14: Monjo (2,835 m)
From Tengboche, a steep descent takes through a bird-filled rhododendron forest towards Dudh Koshi River at Phunki Dingma. From here, we climb up the opposite bank passing several praying stones, fluttering flags, and mini walls along the continuing trail that leads towards Namche Bazaar. Spending some hours in Namche Bazaar, we sweep down the steep descent to the step village of Monjo to stay overnight.
Day 15: Lukla (2,840 m)
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 forests, we reach our aimed destination Lukla to stay overnight there.
Day 16: Fly to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu (1,300 m)
On this day we leave the Himalayas so all the Airport formalities and porters are managed by the guide and most flight schedule is planned in the morning hours so we catch our morning scenic flight over the Himalayas towards Ramechhap for 30 to 35 minutes. Our vehicle will be awaiting your arrival at the airport to drive back to Kathmandu and transfer you to the fine standard hotel. In the evening hour, we offer a welcome dinner in a Nepalese local restaurant where you can enjoy cultural dance and music with great Nepali food items.
Day 17: Departure day
Last day focusing on your flight time, you can go shopping to collect gifts for friends and family members. We help you with the necessary arrangements our private vehicle will be there to transfer you to the airport focusing on departure time. Our well-wishers and representatives will be there with greetings to wish you a safe journey and steps ahead.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months and a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is from June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays a vital role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the tour. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running down the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any total expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination for Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go on, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.
