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High Passes to Everest

Altitude 5,544m/18,188ft » Duration 24 Days » Grade T2

Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes and two challenging high passes

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High Passes to Everest Photo: © Ben Winston

This is the ultimate three-week trekking experience for those who wish to visit Everest Base Camp. The route is longer and more challenging than our twenty-day Everest Base Camp Trek, as it crosses two high passes, the Renjo La (5,388m) and the Cho La (5,380m) and takes in the viewing point of Gokyo Ri (5,483m). This westerly approach to Everest provides amazing vistas of the world's highest mountain and should be considered in particular, by the keen photographer or by those who want a tougher trek... read more

You may also be interested in our shorter Everest Base Camp Trek.

Availability of this trek

If you are considering booking this trek, please click here to contact us with any questions that you have.
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Experience Required

This trek is suitable for fit walkers or those with previous trekking experience. If you have completed the Inca Trail, climbed Kilimanjaro or are a regular weekend hill walker, you could consider the High Passes to Everest.

Team Composition

Your trekking group is led by a member of our highly experienced cadre of Jagged Globe Leaders, who is supported by a Nepalese Sirdar, Sherpas and our porters.. read more about leaders

Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Depart London...read more

Pre-Trip Meeting

Prior to all our expeditions and treks, we host a Pre-Trip Weekend in North Wales... read more

Equipment

To join one of the High Passes to Everest treks you need the following specialist equipment... read more
We have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service

Insurance

Special travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
  • +44 (0) 845 345 8848
Alternatively, you can contact us by email

First Trek
May 2008

Dates

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Fri 1 May - Sun 24 May '09 limited
Fri 9 Oct - Sun 1 Nov '09
Pre Expedition meetings
5-7 Sep '08
3-5 Apr '09
18-20 Sep '09

Prices (choose currency)

UK full cost
price without taxes
£2,395
£2,224
Kathmandu£1,710
Single Trip Insurance£70

Courses

To get the most from your expedition, Jagged Globe offer courses to make sure you have all the skills and the fitness you need [more]

Other Trips at this Grade

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