A mix of adventure, determination and beauty Everest High Passes Trek is understood to be tough, challenging and explores some of the remote parts in the Everest Region.

Mode of Trekking (Lodge Trek) 
24 Days Trip 
19 Days Trek, 4 nights in Hotel.
Challenging

This trek offers a more challenging alternative to the traditional trek to Everest Base Camp. When combined with ascents of Kalapathar and Gokyo Peak along with crossing of both the passes Cho La and Rinjo La, this is perhaps the ultimate Everest experience. Extended periods at high altitude are rewarded with the best views and the greatest sense of satisfaction on this extraordinary trek. The trek has been carefully planned to ensure there is adequate time for the necessary acclimatization.

Day 1. In Kathmandu 
Arrive in Kathmandu. Your group leader or the office representative will meet you at the airport and will transfer you to Hotel. Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket at 5 pm.  
Welcome dinner is organized at 6:30 pm in one of the traditional Nepali restaurants and this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the fellow group members before the trip.  
 
Day 2.  In Kathmandu 
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Boudhanath and Pusupathi Nath, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world and the most famous Hindu temple in the country.  The early afternoon is free to relax in the spacious hotel garden or you may wish to visit Thamel for any last-minute shopping. In the afternoon you will be supplied with trek departure information. 
 
Day 3. Fly to Lukla 
After breakfast in the hotel we take a bus/car to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport for the 40-minute flight to Lukla. As we land we become struck by the scale of huge peaks that surround the village, which is only a taste of what is to come. We will have time to explore the village while the Sherpa crew sort and load the trekking equipment. To assist with acclimatization, we allow 3 days for the walk up to Namche Bazaar.  It is a very short walk today only 2 and half hours to Phakding. 
 
Day 4. Phakding to Monjo 
We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. We meet many porters from the south ferrying supplies to Namche Bazaar. The trail keeps close to the river valley and is lined with beautiful blue pine and rhododendron forest that is very spectacular in the spring months when the flowers are in bloom. We cross the Dudh Koshi at Benkar where there are tantalizing glimpses of the snow peaks Kusum Kangaru and Thamserku. From here it is only a short walk to Monjo where we arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon your group leader will organise the village tour. The day has been deliberately kept short for proper acclimatisation. 
 
Day 5. Monjo to Namche 
This morning we cross the seas green waters of the Dudh Koshi and pass through the gates of the Sagarmatha National Park. We will then cross the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and the Bhote Koshi on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region. Many Tibetans cross the nearby border to trade their wares and the local market is a fascinating spectacle. This is a good place to buy genuine Tibetan artifacts. Just across the valley to the east stand the peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega, both very impressive mountains. 
 
Day 6. Rest day at Namche 
We will spend a day in Namche Bazaar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatised to the altitude of 3,450m. Namche is a colorful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An early hike above town, before the clouds move in, will reward climbers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse (the 4th highest peak in the world), and the beautiful Ama Dablam. On the way down, we can visit the Sherpa Museum that houses and exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifestyle and a fabulous photography display by a local Nepalese naturalist. One room highlights the Sherpa traditions and in another, Sherpa high altitude climbers are presented. 
 
Day 7. Namche to Thyangboche 
From Namche, the well-worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley high above the Dudh Koshi. As we follow the path, we will get our first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we will cross the Dudh Koshi River and make a steep climb to Thyangboche monastery. Thyangboche is the spiritual center for the Khumbu, a training center for new monks. The Rimpoche (incarnate Lama) of Thyangboche resides here and the area is considered holy, nothing may be haunted or killed. With the treasures of Ama Dablam and Mount Everest in the background, the spirituality and scenic value of the site never fails to impress. We have plenty of time to look around Thyangboche, but at the height of the season it is a busy place, so we will descend to the forest of birch, fir, juniper and rhododendron, to the nunnery at Debuche where we will stay in a relaxing lodge. 
 
Day 8. Thyangboche to Dingboche 
Shaded by rhododendron trees, the trail crosses an airy suspension bridge just beyond Deboche. An hour's walking from here will bring us to Pangboche, an excellent viewpoint for Ama Dablam. We may take a slight detour to visit Pangboche Gompa the oldest monastery in the Khumbu, said to be over 300 years old. It is the monastery that once housed the legendary Yeti scalp. We will have a lunch here. In the afternoon our route ascends gradually, high above the Imja Khola, contouring up the valley side, we will re-cross the river and turn up the Imja Valley to reach the picturesque farming village of Dingboche. 
 
Day 9. Rest day at Dingboche 
In accordance with our program of careful acclimatization, we spend a rest day at Dingboche. Your leader will advise on optional activities today. There is the option of taking a light acclimatization hike up the valley for a wider variety of photos of the valley and mountains of the Khumbu region. 
 
Day 10. Dingboche to Lobuche 
As we gain altitude, it is important to move at a slow, steady pace. From Dingboche the trail traverses through farmlands and meadows before continuing along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Views of different peaks, such as Cholatse and Lobuche, unfold before us in this contrasting and spectacular landscape. We eventually reach Thugla situated below the snout of the Khumbu Glacier. The trail from Thugla starts steeply to climb up to the top of the moraines. On the crest of the ridge, you pass a line of memorial cairns, built in memory of the Sherpas and climbers who have died on various Everest expeditions over the last 50 years. From here the view is spectacular, Pumori , Lingtren , Khumbutse and Lobuche are seen. After a few hours the track eventually leads to a small cluster of tea houses pleasantly situated at Lobuche. 
 
Day 11. Lobuche to Gorekshep 
About 3 hours of walk along the bolder fields and glacier debris to the edge of the Khumbu Glacier then continue up to Gorekshep nestled under the snow corned summit of Pumori and the sheer west face of Nuptse. Sunsets here can be stunning. The afternoon can be spend exploring or gazing at the peaks with the option of visiting Everest Base Camp if the weather is good and we are feeling fine. The trail to Base Camp contours along the valley side, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble. Keep an eye on your Sherpa guides and fellow trekkers on this section. The trek to the base camp can be achieved in around 5 hrs. back and forth. For those visiting base camp in the spring, it is a chance to meet teams making an ascent of the mountain. From Base Camp we do not get views of Everest but we will be able to see the notorious Everest Ice Fall that flows from the Western Cwm, which is regarded as technically the hardest and most dangerous section of the mountain. We get back to Gorekshep for a cup of tea.  
 
Day 12. Kalapathar to Lobuche 
An early start is made to avoid the crowds that can converge on Kalapathar at sometimes of the year and to get the clearest views. Kalapathar is the rocky hilltop below Pumori; it is a tough walk but the view from the top surpasses the wildest imagination. It will probably take a minimum of an hour and a half to reach the summit from Gorekshep, although lower viewpoints will provide views almost as good. All around are the giants of the mountain world, Everest, Pumori, Changtse, Nuptse and Lhotse. The Khumbu icefall can easily be seen and even the tents at Everest Base Camp can be picked out. After returning to Gorekshep, we will have a hot lunch and have a final last look at Kalapathar and the surrounding mountains. We then descend to Lobuche to our lodge.  
 
Day 13. Lobuche to Dzongla 
From Lobuche we retrace the trail until branching off before Thugla and traversing around the spur above the Cho La Tscho Lake before descending to the valley floor to our lodge at Dzongla. Dzongla is a beautiful place at the base of the Cho La Pass with many yak pastures and surrounded by high mountains. Right in front of our lodge are the impressive twin peaks of Tawoche and Cholatse. 
 
Day 14. Cho La Pass to Thangnak 
The day begins very early to reach the top of the pass in the best possible conditions. The crossing is hard work, involving a steep scrambling up rock boulders and then a walk across the gentle ascending, snow covered glacier that caps the pass. It is a true mountain experience as the snow peaks and glaciers now surround us. Do not wander around the snowfield as there are crevasses and we may need to rope up for the pass crossing. The descent is steep at first on the rubble of the moraine and then the trail becomes easier as we finally reach our lodge at Thangnak. 
 
Day 15. To Gokyo 
Today we explore a valley of Turquoise Lakes and great glaciers. We cross the longest glacier in Nepal the Nogozumba Glacier and ascend the lateral moraine valley past beautiful lakes with Brahamini Ducks swimming across the calm surface to our lodge at Gokyo. 
 
Day 16. Gokyo Ri (peak) 
We will rise early for an ascent of Gokyo Peak, a straightforward but steep climb, and tiring due to the altitude. As we climb the views become even more fantastic and from the top we can see four of the seven highest peaks in the Nepal Himalaya: Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Cho Oyu. Countless other towering snow-peaks and rock spires fill the horizons, including Gyachung Kang to the east of Cho-Oyo, Cholatse, Taweche and Kangchung. Stretching out for miles below us is the longest glacier in Nepal, the Ngozumpa Glacier, which tumbles down from the slopes of Cho Oyu. The striking color of the Gokyo Lakes completes the picture. It takes about 2 hours to get to the top and an hour to get back to Gokyo so there is plenty of time to sit for a while absorbing the magnificent scenery. We return to Gokyo for lunch. Over night stay at Gokyo. 
 
Day 17. Cross Rinjo La and to Lungden 
Another early morning start as we head west of Gokyo Lake towards the Rinjo La (Pass). It is a steep crossing, especially just before the pass, but the views are truly magnificent. We can still see Everest in all its glory surrounded by Nuptse, Lhotse and Makalu. The trail comes down past lakes and yak pastures to join the Thame Valley where we stay at a small guesthouse in Lungden. You may have a chance to meet the Tibetan Traders descending from the Nangpa La Pass that leads through the Himalayas from Tibet with their caravans of woolly yaks laden with good on their way to or from Namche for the market. 
 
Day 18. To Thame 
Today's walk is a step back in time as we pass by many old Sherpa Villages, a remnant of past when the Sherpas were really just from Tibet. Many are seasonal settlements of the Thame villagers. We may well meet Tibetan Traders from Nangpa La pass heading towards Namche. Following the Bhote Koshi Valley we head south to Thame with its spectacular monastery. This monastery is one of the oldest in the Khumbu and one of the gompas that celebrates Mani Rimdu Festival in the summer time. If you are not tired and time permits then it is well worth a visit. 
 
Day 19. To Namche 
We return to civilization and no doubt there will be earnest celebration of a challenging but satisfying expedition, the likes of which has been enjoyed by very few people. 
 
Day 20. To Phakding 
Retracing your steps you descend from Namche Bazaar and leaving the Sagarmatha National Park behind continue on to Phakding. 
 
Day 21. Phakding to Lukla 
Our last day of trekking. It is only a short walk along the valley before we make the final climb up to the airstrip at Lukla. We will take lunch at our lodge and the afternoon is free for you to wander around, relax or perhaps have a hot shower! In the evening, a farewell dinner may be followed by a few celebratory drinks with our Sherpa friends and crew. 
 
Day 22. Fly to Kathmandu 
We rise early in the morning to be ready for the arrival of your aircraft for the flight back to Kathmandu. We will be met at the airport and transferred to the Shankar Hotel. 
 
Day 23. Kathmandu 
In Kathmandu at leisure. 
 
Day 24. Trip concludes (Unless further plans are made) 
After breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

The day-to-day schedule should be taken only as a general guide. A variety of factors, including adverse weather conditions, difficulty with transportation and politics can lead to enforced changes. Because of this it is not possible to guarantee that any of our holidays will run exactly according to the planned itinerary. The trip leader will make any changes, which are necessary.

There are a variety of interesting extensions you might choose to add on either before or after your trek. These options include:

Chitwan National Park: It provides excellent opportunities to view the rare species such as sloth bear, bison, rhinoceros, leopard and the exclusive tiger. Early morning jungle walks and safaris on elephant back are amongst the most popular activities. The jungle lodge can be reached from Kathmandu either by air or by private vehicle.

White Water Rafting: On the Trisuli or Seti Rivers.

Mount Everest Scenic Flight: An hour flight departs Kathmandu early morning and provides spectacular views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains.

Cultural Tour: 
Nepal boasts a rich cultural diversity, and it is well worth exploring. The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is a dream-world for many and reality for some. Once experienced they can never be forgotten, never dismissed from memory whether ones experience of them is visiting age-old Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries and royal palaces with amazing sculptures, paintings, legends and living rituals. Nepal is not only regarded as "Shangri-la" for adventurers but a scenic revelation and an educational in itself to all visitors. Once seen they become a part of you, habit-forming and intrusive. We have put our best effort to incorporate all cultural delights as well as natural beauty that Nepal has to offer, which you can chose depending on your time availability.

Please contact the Alps in Nepal office if you plan to extend your trip and let us know in advance.

• Expert leadership ( Local Group Leader)
• Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis (two people sharing unless single supplement has been requested)
• Trek Map/City Map
• All the accommodation and food in local lodges are provided (two people sharing unless single supplement has been paid), occasional hot shower facilities (which your group leader will advice you), guides and porters.
• Alps in Nepal provides you to use quality down sleeping bag and down jacket, inner liner and most importantly the hot water bag will be given every night to keep you warm.
• Gamow bag( a life saving device in altitude)
• National Park entrance fees
• Alps in Nepal t-shirt, duffle bag and a memorable gift package as a souvenir
• Welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant
• Group medical kit
• Airport transfers
• Half day sightseeing tour
• City Guide
• Sight seeing tours entrance fees
• Domestic airport taxes
• All staff Insurance
• Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for porters like Gortex jacket & trousers, trekking shoes / boots, sleeping bag / blanket, woolen hat, woolen gloves, woolen socks, sun glasses etc.

• Your international flights
• Visa fees and visa extension costs
• Medical examination(if required) and vaccination costs
• Personal expenditure, bar bills, laundry, telephone calls etc.
• Tipping at the end of the trip (tipping is a tradition through out Indian sub- continent. The staff works very hard and looks forward to your tip as an indication of a job well done. You should budget around 300 rupees for each trek day. If you wish to tip the leader, please do this in addition to the crew's tip.)
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Personal clothing and equipment
• Travel insurance
• Optional trips
• Charges incurred as a result of flight delays or cancellation which is beyond Alps in Nepal's control. Although we provide insurance letter which you can claim to your insurance company.
• Anything not mentioned in the trip cost includes list

The trekking day typically starts at 6:30 a.m. with the appearance of smiling Sherpas at the door of your room or tent bearing a mug of steaming tea or coffee. This is soon followed by a bowl of hot water for washing. During breakfast the porters set off. We start walking after breakfast between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Everyone is free to walk at their pace, which is comfortable for them, stopping along the way to explore villages and take photographs. Lunch will be around 11:00 am and usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. The camping place/lodge is usually reached at around 4 pm. After tea and biscuits are served, and at around 6:30 to 7:00pm the evening meal is ready.

Expert leadership is the key to an exciting, unforgettable experience. We have a very good selection of local leaders who are professionally trained and are among the most experienced in Nepal. Who better to look after you than your professional local leader, who speaks the language and knows the culture, intimately? The following people regularly lead this trek: 
 
Peter Chettri: Peter holds a very good sense of humour and adventurous spirit which has made him an asset to the company. He was born in Nepal and brought up in Sikkim. As a graduate in Arts, he has a good command over both spoken and written English. He has been leading treks with Alps in Nepal for four years. He has done a first aid training specialised in Acute Mountain Sickness. His excellent leadership has always earned a good reputation to the company. 
 
Ashim Subba:Ashim is a travel enthusiast who has always been keen on adventure. He went to the University in Calcutta and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce. Apart from being fluent in Nepali and English, he also speaks Japanese and has been involved in trekking for last two years. He has completed the first aid training including high altitude medicine. His expertness as a leader is one of the keys to our success.

We recommend that you begin a fitness program as soon as you have decided you are going trekking. Hill walking, up and down the steps, cycling, running and swimming are the main exercises to help prepare you for a trek. It is advisable to see the doctor before you come for trekking. Although we carry a comprehensive medical kit on each and every trips, we recommend our clients to inform us their medical problems in advance if any and also carry their personal first aid kit covering the basics.

Alps in Nepal, combines the best of international standards with the deep knowledge of local experts. It offers you services and an experience that surpass those offered by the large international companies; with the reliability that local outfits lack. With over 15 years of experience we have successfully organized tours and treks for several thousand patrons who can testify the unique class of service we offer. Please feel free to ask us about the selection of your trip or for any further information.