- Trek via high passes to Everest Base Camp
- A high level circuit trek of the Khumbu Himalaya
- Trekking over the Cho La, Kongma La and the rarely crossed Renjo La
- Climb Gokyo Ri, Kala Patar and Chukung Ri
- Western Leader plus Nepal Sherpa guides and full support crew
This superb trekking holiday makes a complete high-level circuit of the Khumbu and crosses 3 major passes to link the valleys of Thame, Gokyo, Khumbu and Chukung.
From Namche Bazaar, we follow the course of the Bhote Khosi towards Tibet, before turning eastwards to cross the spectacular Renjo La (5340m). Then, from the holy lakes at Gokyo, it's up and over the Cho La (5420m) to reach Everest Basecamp and the dramatic viewpoint summit of Kala Patar. Our walk out takes us by way of the Kongma La (5535m) to one of the furthest outposts of Sherpa habitation at Chukung, which nestles at the foot of Lhotse's tremendous south face. Optional ascents of Gokyo Ri and Chukung Ri add spice to this challenging trip, which we choose to run with a KE Western leader. For experienced trekkers who want to get off the beaten track, this trek really does have it all.
Trip Guide
The majority of the time on this itinerary you will be walking on good paths and yak trails, providing straightforward walking conditions. Climbing to cross the three principal passes on the circuit offers more difficult trekking conditions, mainly due to the relatively high altitudes. Crossing these passes will involve negotiating slopes of loose rock and scree. In addition the Cho La pass is glaciated and often snow covered. The optional walk-up peaks and viewpoints and the trek to Everest base-camp require no technical equipment or experience but each presents a challenging climb at altitude. In order to provide a comprehensive tour of the Khumbu, the trekking programme is necessarily ambitious and we have given this trip our STRENUOUS grade to reflect this. If the optional walk-up peaks and excursion to basecamp are not included (taken as rest days) this trip will be one or two grade points easier. The trip should be within the capabilities of fit and active hill-walkers who have put in some extra training leading up to the trek.. It should be noted that trekking at altitudes up to and over 5000 metres / 16,000 feet is always strenuous.
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