Ultimate Everest Trekking also known as Everest Three Pass Trekking is the combination of three trek pass i.e. Everest Base Camp Circuit Trek, Gokyo Circuit Trek and a Trekking circuit in lower Khumbu region. Ultimate Everest Trek takes us through dynamic panoramas of huge peaks, as we follow through the three valleys, and high passes of the Everest region. This is a challenging trek for experienced trekkers which requires good fitness, stamina and some prior altitudinal trekking experience.
We begin our Everest Three Pass trekking with a spectacular flight to the mountain strip of Lukla, entry point to Everest Region from where we head to the capital of this region – Namche Bazaar. In Namche Bazaar we acclimatize for a day and a half, enjoying the culture and traditional lifestyle of the native Sherpa people in this busy town before heading towards the big mountains.
We explore the Everest region, ascending a number of remote high passes and vantage points to claim some of the most incredible mountain vistas for about two weeks. Our first peak to ascend is Chukkung RI at 5,546m from where we can have perfect views of Mount Nuptse. We then head towards Gorak Shep, Kala Pattar (5,545m) for classic views of Mount Everest and the Khumbu ice-fall. Crossing over a glacier and another high pass – Cho La (5,420m) we head for the Gokyo valley where Cho Oyu (8,153m) and Gyanchungkang (7,992m) dominate the skyline on the Tibetan border to the north. We then take a rest for a day and then ascend Gokyo RI (5,360m) for more stunning panoramic views of the entire Khumbu region before heading off south west over our final high pass Renzo La (5,345m). At each of the 5 vantage peaks (Chukkung RI, Kongma La, Kala Pattar, Gokyo RI and Renzo La) we can achieve spectacular views of five of the world’s 8000m peaks and countless others. The sensation of exposure is a common feeling for those who have made this trek before; unsurprisingly one where they feel like they are on top of the world!
Our return trip takes us down the thundering Bhote Khosi River valley to Thame, to the confluence of the Dudh Koshi River (River of Milk), where we join the main trail down the valley to the airstrip at Lukla. Catching our return flight to Kathmandu, we have a little time to relax in our comfortable hotel and taste some of the city’s cultural delights before catching a return flight to Hometown.