Everest-3 passes: Giant !

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The trip

  • Visit to the most popular monasteries of Tengboche and Thame.
  • Breathtaking views of the world's highest glacier, Khumbu.
  • Amazing sunrise and view of Everest from Kala Patthar.
  • Trek to the highest points: Cho La Pass, Kongma La Pass and Renjo La Pass.
  • Explore and learn about the unique lifestyles and traditions of the Sherpa people
  • A clear, uninterrupted view of the snow-capped peaks throughout the trek
  • Don't miss the turquoise and sometimes frozen Gokyo lakes.

The 3 High Altitude Passes:

This trek is the most popular trekking option in the Khumbu (Everest) region, taking you over three high-altitude passes. As a result, a good level of fitness is required due to the long days and steep climbs.

The trek crosses these passes and combines other essential areas of the Khumbu, such as a base camp, monasteries and turquoise lakes.

There are two possible routes (clockwise or anti-clockwise) out of Lukla, but both offer the same magnificent terrain and scenery.

As we said earlier, this trek includes three altitude passes: Renjo La Pass (5,465 m), Cho La (5,420 m) and Khongma La (5,535 m), but that’s not all!

There will also be an excursion to Kala Patthar, a famous spot for observing Everest, a well-known spot for those interested in the Everest region or familiar with the history of Mount Everest.

Two other highlights of this trek are the Tengboche monastery, the highest monastery in the Khumbu region, and Lake Gokyo, the highest body of fresh water in Nepal.

 

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Day By Day

Day 01

  Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Altitude : (1350m)
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meal: Welcome drinks
Day 02

  Free time and arrangement day.

Walking time: 2 to 3 hours. Altitude: (1350m)

Free day in Kathmandu to prepare for the trek. You will meet your guide and the leader of your Everest Three High Passes trek. After meeting your fellow trekkers, you have the option to visit the city of Kathmandu. Kathmandu, the historic city, offers many tourist attractions such as the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and the Bamiyan Monastery.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meal: B & B
Day 03

  Flight Kathmandu - Lukla (2,860 m) and trek to Phakding

Walking time: 35-minute airstrip and 3-4-hour trek. Altitude: (2,610 m)

After an exciting flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the trek begins with a gentle descent to Phakding. You’ll pass small Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries and suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River. Phakding is a charming village with comfortable lodges.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 04

  Phakding - Namche Bazaar

Walking time : 6-7 hrs. Altitude : (3,440 m)

This day is a mixture of ascents and descents, crossing several suspension bridges. The final climb to Namche Bazaar is steep and demanding, but the views of the Himalayas are well worth the effort. Namche Bazaar is the main commercial town in the Khumbu region.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 05

  Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar.

Activities: Short hikes. Altitude : (3,440 m)

To acclimatise, hike to the viewpoint at the Everest Hotel, which offers spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. You can also visit the Sherpa Culture Museum or simply explore Namche Bazaar.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 06

  Namche Bazzar - Tengboche

Walking time :5-6 hrs. Altitude : (3,870m)

The trek continues with a gradual ascent followed by a descent to the Dudh Koshi river, before ascending through rhododendron forest to Tengboche. The Tengboche monastery is an important spiritual site with incredible views of the surrounding mountains.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 07

  Tengboche - Dingboche

Walking time : 5-6 hrs. Altitude : (4,360 m)

Today’s hike takes you through alpine meadows and picturesque villages. You’ll pass through Pangboche, the oldest Sherpa village in the region, before climbing gently to Dingboche, surrounded by terraced fields.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 08

  Acclimatisation day in Dingboche

Activities: Short hikes. Altitude: (4,410 m)

To further acclimatise, a hike to the summit of Nangkartshang (5,083 m) is recommended, offering impressive views of the Chhukung valley, Makalu and other peaks. Return to Dingboche for the night.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 09

  Dingboche - Chhukung

Walking time: 3-4 hours. Altitude: (4,730m)

A short but beautiful hike through glacial valleys leads to Chhukung. In the afternoon, you can hike up to Chhukung Ri for spectacular views.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 10

  Chhukung to Lobuche via the Kongma La pass

Walking time: 9-10 hours. Altitude: (5,535m - 4,940m)

This day starts early to cross the first of the three passes, Kongma La. The climb is arduous but the panoramic views of the mountains are extraordinary. After crossing the pass, you descend to Lobuche, situated near the moraine of the Khumbu glacier.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 11

  Lobuche-Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Gorak Shep

Walking time: 8-10 hrs. Altitude: (5,160m - 5,364m)

The trail follows the glacial moraine to Gorak Shep. After lunch, you continue to Everest Base Camp, where you can admire the mountaineering camps and majestic glacial views. Return to Gorak Shep for the night.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 12

  Gorak Shep - Kala Pathar - Dzonglha

Walking time: 8-10 hours. Altitude: (5,545m - 4,830m)

An early start to climb Kala Patthar for panoramic views of Everest and the neighbouring peaks at sunrise. After that, return to Gorak Shep, then descend to Dzongla.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 13:

  Dzonglha - Cho La - Thangnak

Walking time: 9-10 hours. Altitude: (5420m - 4,680m - 4,800m)

Today you cross the second pass, Cho La. The climb is steep and sometimes icy, requiring care and stamina. Once on the other side, you descend to Thagnak.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 14

  Thagnak - Gokyo

Walking time: 3-4 hours. Altitude: (4,800m)

A short day’s trek over the Ngozumpa glacier to reach Gokyo. You’ll have the afternoon to explore the magnificent lakes of Gokyo.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 15

  Gokyo - Crossing the Renjo-la pass - descent to Lungden

Walking time: 7-8 hours. Altitude: (5360m - 4370m)

The day begins with a steep climb to the Renjo La pass, offering breathtaking views of Everest and the Gokyo valley. Then a long descent leads to Lungden.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 16

  Lungden - village of Thame

Walking time: 5-6 hours. Altitude: (3820m)

A gradual descent to Thame, a historic village known for its ancient monasteries and views of Cho Oyu. Thame is also the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay, the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest along with Edmund Hillary.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 17

  Thame - Namche

Walking time: 4-5 hours. Altitude: (3445m)

A relatively easy hike takes you back to Namche Bazaar. You’ll have the rest of the day to relax and explore.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 18:

  Namche - Lukla

Walking time: 7 to 8 hours. Altitude: (2830m)

The last day of the trek is a pleasant descent through villages and over suspension bridges to Lukla, where you will spend your last night in the mountains.

  • Accomodation: lodge
  • Meal: Full Board
Day 19:

  Return by plane to Kathmandu.

After an early morning flight, you will return to Kathmandu, where you can rest and celebrate the completion of your trek.

This demanding trek offers breathtaking scenery and unforgettable cultural immersion in the Khumbu region. Make sure you are well prepared and acclimatized to fully enjoy this incredible adventure.

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meal: Welcome drinks

Benchmark

The essentials :

This demanding trek offers breathtaking scenery and unforgettable cultural immersion in the Khumbu region. Make sure you are well prepared and acclimatised to fully enjoy this incredible adventure.

Trekking :

Several days in a row in the heart of nature. Self-guided walks, far from any infrastructure.

Level 4:

(Average) 6 hours’ walk per day on and off trail and/or 700 to 1,000 metres ascent and/or 15 to 18 kilometres. Numerous off-trail sections, crossing of glacial moraines, off-trail ascent to Renjo Pass, Cho La, Kala Pattar and Kongma La. Some sections of snow at Chola Pass. Stages of 5 to 6 hours on average, one or two of 7 to 8 hours; several passages above 5,000 metres (maximum altitude: 5,550 m).

Type of route :

Hiking. You’ll discover the region by staying in different accommodation each night.

Duration:

17 days.

Carrying :

Just your everyday equipment.

Accommodation :

Hotel, Lodge

Supervision :

Assistance from a local guide

Group size :

Between 2 and 10 participants

Your budget

THE PRICE INCLUDES / DOES NOT INCLUDE

The price includes
  • Land transfers necessary for the smooth running of the trip
  • Domestic flight between Lukla and Kathmandu (optional)
  • Supervision by a Nepalese guide
  • Assistance from a Nepalese team for your trek (Sirdar, Sherpa, porters, etc.)
  • Accommodation and meals as described in the program
  • Trekking permits and park access rights
  • The presence during the trek of first aid equipment: first aid kit (hyperbaric chamber if Option)
The price does not include
  • Cancellation/interruption of stay/loss of luggage and assistance insurance.
  • Registration fees
  • Visa fees on arrival in Kathmandu
  • Meals not included in the program
  • Entrances to sites not included in the program
  • Drinks, personal expenses and tips
  • Showers in the lodges (200 to 300 NPR/shower) and other extras
  • The single room supplement (hotel only, impossible to guarantee a single room in a Lodge)
  • Transfer costs in case of transport different from that of the group or due to a local contingency.
  • Everything that is not mentioned in the section "the price includes"
  • The possible cost of a PCR test and any other health formalities to return to France (more information from our expert advisors). However, our local teams will assist you in making an appointment with a suitable Centre.
Your expenses on site.
  • Free meals as described in the programme: for others, between €5 and €15 per meal.
  • The drinks
  • Tips
  • Souvenir goods

ADDITIONAL PRICING INFORMATION

Single room supplement for nights in a hotel (on request): contact us for availability and price.

In the lodges, we cannot book single rooms: check on site with your guide for availability and prices.

Possibility to rent a quality sleeping bag in Kathmandu: to be reserved upon registration. (70€ in cash).

TARIFF ADJUSTMENT

As far as optional extras are concerned, the total amount may vary. Given the high and rapid inflation in the country, some restaurant and accommodation prices may increase. Our policy is not to pass on this inflation to the price of your trip, except in the event of an exceptional crisis.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

If you register more than 35 days before the departure date, you must pay a deposit of 35% of the total price of the trip. If you register less than 35 days before the departure date, payment must be made in a single instalment for the full price of the trip. The balance of the trip price must be paid, without any reminder from us, no later than 35 days before the departure date. Payment by instalments can be arranged.

More details in our link “how to make a payment” – click HERE – https://francenepalvoyage.com/en/how-to-make-payment/

TIPS

Tipping is still very common in Asia in general, and in Nepal in particular.

Linked to customer satisfaction, it is an integral part of the country’s culture:

Regardless of salary level, the Nepalese consider tipping to be a sign of appreciation.

The amount of the tip therefore depends on how much you appreciate the service. The rendering and your generosity.

During your trip

INDIVIDUAL ACCOMMODATION

You can opt for individual accommodation:

Single room for nights at the hotel only: extra charge depending on the season

(Sometimes available for nights at the lodge 10€ extra).

For tours with nights in tents, individual tent for all nights in camp.

For lodge tours, with one to three nights in a tent during the ascents, no individual tent possible.

Cost: please inquire as to your needs

 

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Guided tour of Kathmandu/other major site: 1 days trip

Trip 1 Bodnath-Pashupati-Bhaktapur:

Discover the greatest cultural treasures of the Kathmandu Valley, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, with an English-speaking Nepalese cultural guide. Marvel at Shree Boudhanath, a 36-metre-high stupa in the Tibetan quarter of Nepal’s capital.

Discover Pashupatinath, a Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, one of the four highest pilgrimage sites in Asia. And in the Kathmandu valley, the traditional village of Bhaktapur will astonish you with its 17th-century architecture.

 

Trip 2 Swayanbhu-Durbar-Patan:

Climb to the top of the ‘monkey temple’, Swayambhunath and be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the whole of Kathmandu. It is one of the oldest and most revered religious sites in the valley.

You will continue with a visit to Durbar Square -https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Place_du_Darb%C3%A2r_(Kathmandu)- Kathmandu which is the heart of the old city and consists of 3 adjoining squares, to move on after lunch to the famous town of Patan which adjoins Kathmandu and as you make your way towards the temple square, you may catch a glimpse of the silversmiths, woodcarvers and other local craftsmen whose town is renowned for their numbers and quality of work. Spend some extra time visiting the top-quality museum in Temple Square before returning home.

 

TRIP 3 Food Tour:

If you’re looking to sample authentic Nepalese cuisine and a range of comfort foods during your stay in Nepal, Kathmandu will not disappoint when it comes to the variety of restaurants offering a collection of local and indigenous specialities.

Join our guide on a late-night stroll through Nepal’s capital and discover some of the discreet, intimate restaurants and ‘bistronomic’ places to eat.

2.5/3h trip with a 40% discount on the price charged below (minimum €38/pax)

Street food: Les 5 meilleures cantines de KTM

 

Trip 4: Kathmandu, the hidden city

Setting off to discover the old city, its old market and discreet temple squares, this journey will take you through Kathmandu and this other ‘hidden’ life in scenes that are sometimes surprising and moving, at the bend of a temple or a small square or on the edge of a well. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to come across a religious family ceremony or a wedding!

Kathmandu, the hidden city

 

Price per person (can be paid on the spot) depending on the itinerary chosen Short/Long:

1 person: €80/100, ->2 people: €70/90, ->3 to 6 people: €60/70, ->7 to 10 people: €40/55.

 

-25% off the 2nd trip

 

The price includes

Visits to the monuments listed above.

Entrance fees to the sites and temples listed above.

The services of a Nepalese cultural guide (English-speaking if required).

Local transport in a private vehicle with driver (for groups of 5/6 people or more).

The price does not include

Extra lunches/drinks

Tips.

 

NB: This tour can also be booked after registration and paid for on site in euros or Nepalese rupees (NPR). / To be paid on site

Extend your trip

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Extension to Chitwan Jungle National Park

In the heart of the verdant jungle of Chitwan National Park, let yourself be surprised by this three-day safari in one of Nepal’s largest forests and nature reserves. This park, which borders India to the south, is a veritable wilderness paradise: one-horned rhinos, leopards, monkeys, bears, elephants and, above all, the famous Bengal tiger inhabit these protected areas.

In autumn, just after the monsoon season, the abundant water leads the animals to spread throughout the park, where the tall grasses provide ideal hiding places.

The real attraction: Kasara Resort****, with its unique charm, situated right next to the park in a lush natural setting. Committed to preserving this delicate ecosystem, the Kasara Resort is an exceptional hotel in perfect harmony with nature for a confidential getaway, where you have the strange impression that time has stood still.

Information on the Kasara Resort -click HERE- https://www.kasararesort.com/

The price includes

Transfers by private vehicle with an English-speaking Nepalese driver (basic English).

Accommodation for two nights at the Kasara Resort in Chitwan Park, based on a double room.

Meals as described in the programme.

Guided tours and activities as described with an English-speaking naturalist guide from Kasara Resort, shared with other hotel guests.

 

The price does not include

Cancellation/interruption/loss of luggage insurance and assistance.

Alcoholic beverages or extras

Gratuities

Related services not offered by the agency

anything not mentioned in ‘the price includes’.

Possibility of extending the stay: +1 night

Cost: please enquire according to your requirements

Organisation Content

TRAVEL

  • Car, minibus or private bus for road travel within the country.
  • 6-seater Jeep with local comfort for transfers on the track. Managed by local companies, the Jeeps impose Spartan comfort. Most of the time, they have several seats at the front facing the road, then, at the rear, two seats parallel to the road, which face each other.
  • Domestic flights mainly operated by Yeti Airlines and Tara Airlines.

NB: Domestic flights in Nepal are subject to weather conditions, they can be postponed and / or canceled. In the event of a problem, we will do our best to preserve the initial program. However, the stages of the trek can be adapted and, very rarely, the international flights shifted. In this case, FNV will reorganize your air transport. However, participants cannot claim any compensation and any extra cost will be on charge of the customer.

ACCOMMODATION

  • In Kathmandu: accommodation in a family-run hotel (local standard), based on a double room.
  • During the trek: accommodation in a lodge. Halfway between refuges and lodges, which offer varying degrees of comfort depending on the region. However, as you climb towards the valleys, they become more welcoming. Because of the isolation and lack of fuel, the rooms in the lodges are not heated. For your personal comfort, it is sometimes suggested that you bring a good sleeping bag, but these days lodges have good duvets/blankets available for everyone.

Separate toilets or in the lodge: In all lodges, the toilets are the most rustic part! Bring light sandals, as hygiene is… local.

Heating the water in the showers requires a lot of energy. There is often a charge for hot showers, but they are often lukewarm because they are heated only by solar energy (more recently & locally by cumulus heaters) or by the fire that prepares your meal. Above an altitude of 3,000 metres, you can order hot-water tanks, which consume less energy and will no doubt save you from catching a cold!

The lodges have electricity: you can recharge the batteries (for a fee, but only a few rupees) and, sometimes, a low-speed Wi-Fi connection (sometimes for a fee).
Lodge owners very rarely accept advance bookings for single rooms.

MEALS

  • At midday, picnics in the fields or meals at the lodge. But be careful! This is a real break, and a relatively long one. Our porters take the opportunity to eat copiously. Their traditional dal-bhat, made from rice and lentils, is the main meal of the day. The pace of the walk is therefore different from that generally adopted for trekking, where the lunch break is short. Take the opportunity to rest or go for a walk. -Dall Bath Power HERE- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dal_bhat
  • Dinner and breakfast at the lodge. We try to vary the meals (shared menus) between each lodge. However, the majority of Hindus and Buddhists are vegetarians. So we eat very little meat or fish. Dishes are based on pasta, rice, potatoes, lentils, etc.
  • During the trek, additional energy foods are available throughout. Bought locally, they offer a more limited choice than in France. If you wish, you can bring extra cereal bars to suit your tastes. Drinks: during the trek, tea is served at meals within reason (max 2 cups/person). Additional cups of tea and other drinks, including mineral water, are at the expense of the participants.
  • You can fill your water bottles in the lodges, but it is essential to treat it with purifying tablets. Avoid buying plastic bottles, which should be recycled. You can buy water that has already been treated in the villages (drinking water), which reduces the problem of bottles.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Each participant travels on foot with a light backpack, carrying only their personal belongings necessary for the day (water bottle, camera, protective clothing, etc.). The rest of the equipment is carried by the porters to the next accommodation.

We ask everyone to have only one bag (trekking bag that will be carried) of 13 kilos maximum. Possibility of leaving things at the hotel in Kathmandu and picking them up when you return from trekking.

YOUR INSURANCE AND ASSISTANCE

Adventure travel involves risks that need to be covered by adequate insurance. Assistance mainly covers search and rescue costs, repatriation and medical expenses. It comes into play as soon as a medical report indicates that repatriation is necessary. Beforehand, in regions far from medical facilities and difficult to access, you must agree to the organisation of first aid using local resources (porters, horses, 4X4s, etc.).

Check that your insurance covers loss or theft of luggage and that it protects against the financial risk of cancellation (Visa cards do not offer cancellation cover).

ECO-FRIENDLY TOURISM

Working for responsible tourism. We are committed to developing responsible tourism.

From the outset, we have tried to create different kinds of travel using all the earth’s resources, but with a duty to ensure its sustainability for future generations.

So, for example, we want to become partners of the association ATR (Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable).

Through its label, ATR pursues several objectives: To disseminate good practice in responsible tourism; To develop relationships based on good social and environmental practice with all the tourism players in the destinations; these projects always have an objective of autonomous economic development for the local populations.

In Nepal, KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project)

A non-profit, non-governmental organisation, its mission is to ensure the future ecological and cultural prosperity of Nepal and its people by maximising the benefits and reducing the negative impacts associated with tourism.