This trek takes the route to Thame village west of Namche Bazaar and follows the Bhote Koshi River valley. The trail contours around a hill through forests and the settlements of Phurte, Thamo and Somde until making a steep descent to a bridge over the Bhote Koshi from where a sharp climb along a stream takes us to Thame.
Thame lies in a large valley with great views of the snowy peaks. The picturesque Thame monastery lies above the main settlement and overlooks the valley. You have the option of climbing about 150 m up a steep trail to explore the monastery and its surroundings.
This trek, also known as the 3 Cols trek, can be fairly challenging as it traverses through three high passes all of which are over 5,000 m in altitude. One, therefore, needs to be in reasonably good shape and strong. However, the trek is worth undertaking as it is lesser trodden and, therefore, the chances are that you will be running into a lesser number of other trekkers. The scenery is superb all the way and the mountain vistas, especially from Gokyo Ri, is simply exquisite.
Day |
Itinerary |
Altitude |
Accommodation |
---|---|---|---|
01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel |
1,350 m |
Hotel |
02 |
Kathmandu (Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu on request) |
1,350 m |
Hotel |
03 |
Fly to Lukla (2,850 m) from Kathmandu and trek to Monjo |
2,840 m |
Lodge |
04 |
Monjo to Namche Bazaar |
3,445 m |
Hotel sherpaland |
05 |
Acclimatization day at Namche (visit Khumjung / Khunde) |
3,445m |
Hotel sherpaland |
06 |
Namche to Thame |
3,840 m |
Lodge |
07 |
Thame to Marlung |
4,210 m |
Tented camp |
08 |
Marlung to Renjo Lake |
4,400 m |
Tented camp |
09 |
Renjo Lake to Gokyo via Renjo La pass (5,340 m) |
4,750 m |
Lodge |
10 |
Visit Gokyo Ri (5,483 m) and return to Gokyo |
4,750 m |
Lodge |
11 |
Gokyo to Dragnak |
4,690 m |
Lodge |
12 |
Dragnak to Dzongla via Cho La pass (5,470 m) |
4,830 m |
Lodge |
13 |
Dzongla to Lobuche |
4,930 m |
8000 inn |
14 |
Lobuche to Chukung via Kongma La pass (5,535 m) |
4,750 m |
Lodge |
15 |
Chukung to Tengboche |
3,870 m |
Lodge |
16 |
Tengboche to Namche |
3,445 m |
Hotel sherpaland |
17 |
Namche to Lukla |
2,860 m |
Lodge |
18 |
Fly back to Kathmandu |
1,350 m |
Hotel |
19 |
Kathmandu (at leisure) |
1,350 m |
Hotel |
20 |
Transfer to airport for international departure |
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