The world’s most famous Everest Transverse Trek via the remote Nangpa Valley and overnight in the Everest Base Camp; cross little use demanding Renjo La (5,340m/17,520ft) and Cho la (5,420m/17,782ft) climb both Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft) and Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,192ft) for magnificent close-up views of Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,028ft), Pumori (7,145m/23,441ft), Ama Dablam (6942m/22776ft), Nuptse (7879m/25,850ft), Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu (8201m/26,906ft) and many other towering peaks. The Everest Transverse trek travels to the remotest parts of the Khumbu Himal and visits all the main valleys of the region. You can explore fascinating Sherpa villages and visit the Buddhist monasteries.After sightseeing in ancient of Kathmandu you fly up to the mountain airstrip at Lukla and head north along the well-worn trail, which follows the mighty Dudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar. This sizeable Sherpa village is situated at the heart of the Khumbu and all the principal valleys of the region converge here. Most parties continue to follow well-trodden paths, but you leave the crowds behind and head up the remote Nangpa valley to Marulung; only recently opened to trekkers, this valley was off-limits for many years owing to its proximity to the sensitive Tibetan border. Its unspoilt authentic Sherpa villages offer a unique insight into how the area would have been when Hillary first walked these paths fifty years ago. Your route now takes you across the Renjo La (5,340m/17,520ft) to the cobalt-blue lakes at Gokyo. From your campsite by the lakes you can trek to the farthest reaches of the valley for close range views of Cho Oyu (8201m/26,906ft) and Gyachung Kang (7,922m/25,991ft). You can also make the ascent of Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft) for a unique panoramic view of the Everest massif.
Your trek continues across the Cho La (5,420m/17,782ft) a classic pass which links Gokyo with the Khumbu Glacier and the small settlement of Lubuche. You ascent Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,192ft)for the best views of Everest ;followed by a tough trek along the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base camp for overnight, and here at the foot of the mountain you can marvel at the spectacle of the great Khumbu icefall cascading from the ramparts of the West ridge. With a sense of achievement and a little remorse, it will be time to head back to Lukla, from where you can catch a flight back to Kathmandu.
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Day to Day Itinerary for Everest Transverse
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Kumar Adventure Trekking. Please note that your trek leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, however as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, the health of member can all contribute to changes the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary. Your leader will accompany you on all scheduled activities. During your trip you will have free time to pursue you own interests. Your trek leader will assist you with information Kumar Adventure itinerary Kumar Adventure makes no representation about the safety of the activity. Please use your own good judgment when choosing optional activities in your own free time. |
Acclimatization
Our Everest Transverse Trek itinerary is planned with a high degree of minimization of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to kill. The higher the altitude the less oxygen there is in the air. While crossing Renjo La(5,340m/17,520ft) & Cho La(5,420m/17,782ft) are the challenging section of your trek and require days of acclimatization, hence your trek itinerary is gradually ascending getting up these height where you expect 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Your body needs many days to adapt to this, so for a safe trek it absolutely essential to allow for sufficient time for acclimatization. Sensible planning is therefore required to minimize the risk of AMS.
We advise specially the guest(s) with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS.