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On the second day of the Everest High Passes Trek, we will visit Kathmandu Valley, the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and a popular destination for tourists. The valley offers a wonderful mix of Hinduism and Buddhism. After breakfast, we will visit UNESCO world heritage sites such as one of the largest Hindu temples Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddha Stupa, and Swayambhunath Stupa followed by Kathmandu Durbar Square sightseeing. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast we board a flight to Lukla and immerse in the snowy region during the Everest Passes Trek, and land on a steep mountain runway that brings us a new start of our trek at the village of Lukla (2,850 m). We can enjoy panoramic sights of mountains including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m), Kanchenjunga, Langtang, etc. From Lukla, we head upward to Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to Phakding. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

Leaving Phakding we cross the river twice through high suspension bridges and arrive at Monjo, the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set up to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. From here we follow the path to reach Namche which is the major trading village in entire Khumbu region. If the weather is clear we can get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

We spend our entire day in Namche by taking complete rest in order to acclimatize to gain altitude, plan for forthcoming trips and get habituated for trekking destinations. We also visit Sherpa Museum and nearby Khunde Hospital which was set up by Sir Edmund Hillary and Everest View Hotel for sunset view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and AmaDablam. Overnight stay at tea house lodge/ camp.

The trail follows the path to the side of the valley, high above the DudhKoshi River. We will get to see some great views of mountain peaks of the Khumbu region including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and AmaDablam. As we move downwards, we pass through several Sherpa villages and teashops and continue the hike to reach Thyangboche by following the zigzag path. The path offers awesome sights of Rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Thyangboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region. Overnight stay at tea house lodge/ camp.

We descend downhill from Tengboche through the forests and cross Imja Khola (River). The trail then follows the uphill path to the village of Pangboche which faces Mt. Ama Dablam (6,856m). The joy of the trek will be further escalated by the views of mountains, forests, Gompas, rivers etc. A further two hours of walk will take us to our last destination for today. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

After the continuous walk for seven days, we take a complete rest. We spend our entire day in Pheriche resting in order to acclimatize to gain altitude, plan for forthcoming trips and get habituated to trekking destinations. However, we can also climb up onto the ridge for the view of beautiful Mt. Lhotse and visit Imja Valley. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

After a day of acclimatization at Dingboche we move ahead towards Chukkung village. On the way to Chukkung, we have wonderful opportunities to divulge ourselves in exploring scenic views of Nuptse, Lhotse, Chukkung Peak, and ImjaTse (6189 m). It is from Chukum that we prepare ourselves to make our first crossing of a high pass, the Kongma La Pass at 5,300m. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

After breakfast, we head towards Kongma La Pass followed by a steep ascent into the deep valley between Pokalde Base Camp and Chukkung village. At Pokalde base Camp we see the clear blue lake that lies just below the pass. During these hours of our walk we have an opportunity to see the great view of Pheriche and Dhugla. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

A very early start is required to reach the Everest Base Camp. It takes several hours as the trail weaves its way through ice pinnacles and crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. We trek to Everest Base Camp an easy way. However, there are several ups and downs mostly on a glacier path. There is also a lot of meandering on rough terrains.

As we reach the base camp, we enjoy the incredible melt patterns and admire the gently rounded ice towers on the upper part of the Khumbu glacier. The Everest Base Camp is stunningly beautiful. We can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori mountains from the base camp. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

In the early morning, we move ahead to Kala Patthar from where we can enjoy the view of sunrise in the Himalayas including the mighty Everest, and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. AmaDablam, and Mt. Thamserku. After observing Kala Patthar, we continue the journey to Zongla. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

We again start our trekking early morning as we are going to cross the Cho La Pass (5,370 m), a steep and a little difficult ascent of a rocky ridge. Cho La Pass can be reached after a few hours of walk from Zongla. The route is one of the toughest. Our walk begins as we traverse through a spur extending westward from Zongla.

The path descends to a basin across which meanders a murmuring stream crusted with ice at places. In about an hour, we reach the top of the basin readying for the triumph on Cho-La. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

From Thaknak we continue our trekking in the morning by crossing the Ngozumpa Glacier on a sandy shifting trail. Below the trail and on the other side is the frozen lake creaking. Once we enter the grassy ablation valley running beside the Ngozumpa Glacier, Gokyo offers its first glance.

Gokyo is a seasonal village and grazing area built beside the third and biggest lake. The village has become something of a Himalayan resort without the crowd – at least in terms of the comfortable lodges with sunrooms, unbeatable views, excellent food, and warm stoves. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

We spend our entire day in Gokyo Lake by taking complete rest to acclimatize to gain altitude, plan for forthcoming trips and get habituated to trekking destinations. However, one can also hike around the valley and the lake. If interested, we can climb a hill at the edge of the Lake that provides astounding views of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

After walking for three hours we reach Renjo La where a dazzling vista of Everest itself, Lhotse, Cholatse and Taboche can be seen gleaming in the sunshine. Experiencing the Renjo La Pass is extremely exciting and challenging as we descend into the remote northern Valley.

We can find some Tibetan Traders descending from the Nangpa La pass that leads through the Himalayas from Tibet with their caravans of woolly yaks laden with goods. Overnight at lodge in Lunde.

The trek is going to be comparatively easy today as we descend to Thame which is a sprawling village with few lodges and offers stunning views of Thamserku, Kantenga, KusumKangguru, etc. Overlooking Thame is its famous Gompa situated amidst some fields on a hill to the west. The Gompa has three big images of Chenresig (Avalokiteswara), Guru Rimpoche, and Buddha Shakyamuni. The colorful Mani Rimdu festival featuring colorful mask dances is held in this Gompa in May. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

From Thame we follow the fertile trails and descend to our first break of the day, Thamo which is the en route spot to Namche bazaar. The place offers breathtaking views of Thamo village where Khari Monasteries are located in addition to the stunning views of great Himalayas. Overnight stay at tea house lodge.

This will be the final day of the trek and the ultimate destination is Lukla. The path goes alongside the Dudh Koshi to reach Lukla. We cross several suspension bridges, pass by several monasteries and villages. Upon reaching Lukla in the evening, we have time to enjoy local drinks with Sherpa guides and porters. Overnight stay at lodge.

After having breakfast, we walk for our flight to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu airport, our team representative will transfer you to the designated hotel. In the evening, you have free time for refreshments and shopping. Evening farewell dinner will be organized at Nepali restaurant with cultural program. Overnight stay at hotel.

This is the last day of your visit. You can enjoy shopping and buying souvenir to friends and relatives. We will drop you to the airport 3hrs prior to the departure time. The memories that you have shared with us matter a lot. Waving hands and goodbye hugs are just not enough, we tell our beloved guests to stay in touch with us. This is the way how we feel satisfied by our services.