Trekking Everest completo - Kongma La Pass ( 5.535 m ) - Everest Base Camp - Cho La Pass ( 5.420 m ) - Gokyo Ri ( 5.360 m )
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 97.52 mi
- Elevation gain
- 41,909 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 41,775 ft
- Max elevation
- 18,127 ft
- TrailRank
-
97
5
- Min elevation
- 8,371 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 27271
- Uploaded
- January 18, 2020
- Recorded
- December 2019
near Muse, Province 1 (Nepal)
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Complete trek Everest - Lukla - Kongma La Pass (5,535 m) - Everest Base Camp (EBC - 5,364 m) - Cho La Pass (5,420 m) - Gokyo Ri (5,360 m).
The Three Steps of Everest, is possibly the best and most spectacular Trekking that can be done in the Himalayas.
A little information from Nepal:
Nepal is a country in South Asia, geographically located in the Himalayas and surrounded by India to the south and the People's Republic of China to the north.
Mountainous in nature, it contains 8 of the 14 highest mountains on earth (more than 8,000 meters). Among them the highest, Mount Everest, with its 8,848 meters. Thanks to them, one of the country's main sources of income has been developed, which is hiking and climbing tourism.
The majority religions are Hinduism (85%) and Buddhism (8%). The currency is the Nepalese rupee (€1 = 135 Nepalese Rupees).
The population of Nepal is 30 million inhabitants. The capital is Kathmandu, with more than 1 million inhabitants.
It is a country that, unfortunately, due to its location, has suffered many earthquakes in its history. In the last of 2015 thousands of people died (among them many mountaineers) and many historical buildings (temples and palaces) were destroyed, which are being rebuilt.
Actual technical data:
• Distance: 185 Km.
• Difficulty: Moderate.
• Moving time: 70 hours
• Total time with stops: 96 hours.
• Total days of Trekking: 16 days.
• Type of surface: Dirt track and path through steps.
• Ascent drop: 12,900 m.
• Descent drop: 12,820 m.
• Minimum height: 2,548 m. ( Nurning Ghat ).
• Maximum height: 5,535 m. (Kongma La Pass).
• Signaling: Very well marked path.
Our objective was to do the complete Trekking of the three passes of the passes, but in the end we decided not to do the last step of the Renjo La Pass (5,360 m) and go down to Namche through the same Gokyo gorge.
This spectacular trek of the Three Steps of Everest, is very different from the typical trek to and from the Everest Base Camp (EBC). You will cross two of the largest glaciers in the Himalayas. There are many days and a steep slope. Physical and mental fitness is required.
You will be able to enjoy the best panoramic views of the peaks that you can imagine.
The truth is that living an experience for 17 days in the Himalayas is the most that any mountain fan can ask for.
Important:
I recommend seeing the route by computer.
By mobile you will not be able to see the links, and much of the information.
Recommendations:
Very important, do 2 or 3 days of acclimatization, always sleep a little below what was achieved in the stage (Sometimes an excursion to a higher hill is very good), and drink 4 liters a day.
We took out insurance that covered us by helicopter rescue up to a height of 5,500 m, including altitude sickness.
Time of the year:
The months with less rainfall of the year in this area are the months of November and December. It is also when we have the best visibility, important to enjoy the best views of the peaks. That's why we went in November and the truth was that it was a success. Of course, it is when the temperatures are lower and logically it conditions us in the material that we have to take with us.
Material that I took for this time at the gates of winter:
Some of the material I did not use, because we did not need it, but we had to be proactive in case we had any unforeseen change of weather.
• Backpack of 30 / 40 liters.
• Bag of feathers (800 Cuins). In some lodges the temperature in the rooms was below zero.
• 1 feather light (800 Cuins).
• 1 Goretex Windbreaker.
• 2 fleece linings.
• 2 long mountain pants. One of them thicker.
• 1 Goretex technical pants.
• 5 long-sleeved 1-layer thermal shirts.
• 2 short breathable shirts.
• 2 thermal meshes.
• 8 changes.
• Cap that covers well and cap with visor.
• 2 Buffs.
• Goretex winter gloves and other fine gloves for indoors.
• Superlight, quick-drying microfiber towel.
• Some flexible Goretex boots, and other low ones to be in the lodge when you finish the route. Shower flip-flops the first and last days.
• 5 pairs of trekking socks. 2 of them thicker with Merino wool.
• Getres for passage of snow or glaciers.
• Crampons with tip protectors.
• Activity clock (heart rate monitor, altitude, temperature, pressure and track).
•GPS.
• Mountain sunglasses - Cat 4 and cord or strap.
• High 50 sunscreen and lip balm.
• Trekking poles with tip protectors.
• Soap to wash clothes.
• Pegs to hang clothes.
• Front for the stages that we leave at night and stay in the lodge.
• 4 spare batteries for the headlamp.
• Bag: Brush, toothpaste, shaving cream, gel, deodorant. earplugs and eye mask. (All these products are sold in a very small format for travel)
• First Aid Kit: Analgesics, aspirin, sleeping pills, Edemox (just in case), plasters and compeed for chafing.
• 2 large scented plastic bags to store used clothing and another 5 small bags for separation.
• 5 small packages of wipes of 20 u and another 5 of napkins of 20 u. In the shelters you don't usually have toilet paper, or a shower in the higher lodges.
• 5 razor blades and cream.
• 1 Camelback of 3 liters, with neoprene tube protector for low temperatures. If you have the possibility to protect the Camelback with neoprene as well. (The water in my room froze for several days).
• Mobile charger and GPS.
• Ultraviolet lamp and filter to purify the water. You avoid buying bottles and leaving garbage on the way. You can also carry water purification tablets.
• 2 small padlocks with key to close the luggage for the porters. They prefer that you place them so that they are not accused if something is missing.
• Thermometer with whistle to carry hanging from the backpack.
• 2 battery chargers.
• Rubber bag to be able to fill it with water that they heat on the stove at night and put it inside the bag. (I didn't take it, but it would have been great).
• 4 bags of nuts and 5 energy bars.
• 2 bags of dates for the hardest days.
• 5 packs of 100 grams of Iberian ham (Vacuum packed). As an aperitif before dinner,
Trekking stages :
Next, I indicate the different stages with the direct links that are below the image.
You will be able to see all the stages of the route, with a short description and with the best photos and videos that we have been able to take throughout the route.
Anyway, you will have the possibility to go back, or continue with the next stage at the end of each description to see the complete Trek.
IMPORTANT.
I remember again that to enter the links of the routes, you have to see it on the computer. On the mobile you will not be able to see the complete report, with all the information, photos, and videos that I have uploaded
• Flights to Lukla prior to Trekking
Flight from Madrid to Kathmandu with a stopover in Doha (Qatar). We spend the night and departure by helicopter to Lukla.
Flight Madrid - Doha - Kathmandu - Lukla
• Stage 1: Lukla (2,860 m) – TokTok (2,650 m)
After the exciting helicopter ride to Lukla, our guide Amar took us to the Lodge to meet the rest of the team, our friends the Sherpas who will help us with all the material throughout the tour. And start with the first leg from Lukla to TokTok.
Stage 1 - Lukla to TokTok
• Stage 2: TokTok (2,650 m) – Namche Bazar (3,440 m)
In this stage we will go through several villages on the banks of the river, we will cross the famous Hillary suspension bridge with its 150 meters, and we will arrive at the beautiful village of Namche Bazar where we will spend the second and third night for acclimatization.
Stage 2 - TokTok to Namche Bazar
• Stage 3: Namche Bazar (3,440 m) – Everest Hotel (3,880 m) - 1st Acclimatization
This stage is for acclimatization, very important so that we do not have altitude sickness problems. We will go up from Namche to the Everest Hotel where you will have the best view of the peaks that you can imagine.
Stage 3 - Acclimatization in Namche Bazar
• Stage 4: Namche Bazar (3,440 m) – Tengboche (3,867 m)
After the acclimatization day we leave Namche for Tengboche. The path goes to the middle of the slope passing through 2 Stupas that are strategically located with the best panoramic views of the great mountains (Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, etc…).
We will cross the river again and arrive at Tengboche after a good slope of 525 m.
Here is the most important Buddhist Monastery in the entire Solukhumbu region and it will be in a lodge where we will spend the night.
Stage 4 - Namche Bazar to Tengboche .
• Stage 5: Tengboche (3,867 m) - Dingboche (4,350 m)
Today we have the stage following the course of the Imja Khola river. We will cross a forest of giant rhododendrons and pass through a steppe landscape, with very little vegetation. We will get closer to the great colossi of the Himalayas.
We will pass the village of Pangboche, at the foot of the spectacular Ama Dablam mountain (6,856 m). For me, one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
We will arrive at Dingboche where we will spend 2 nights to do the second acclimatization, important so that everything goes well.
Stage 5 - Tengboche to Dingboche
• Stage 6: Dingboche (4,350 m) – Nangkartshang Viewpoints (4,760 m) – 2nd Acclimatization
We use this day as the second acclimatization stage of the Trekking.
We will climb to two natural viewpoints on the way to the peak of Nangkartshang, which we did not reach. Our colleague Alejandro did climb to 5,083 m and gave me some beautiful photos. The panorama throughout the tour is impressive.
Stage 6 - Acclimatization at Dingboche
• Stage 7 (Part 1): Dingboche (4,350m) – Chukhung (4,730m)
This first part we continue parallel to the course of the river towards the foot of the Lhotse , where the village of Chukhung is located, the last village on this slope. It is a stage without difficulty, but considering that we will reach 4,730 m, we have to go slowly.
We pass by the memorial of one of the greatest mountaineers of all time, the Pole Jerzy Kukuczka (Jurek) who unfortunately lost his life in 1989 while climbing Lhotse on its south face.
Stage 7 – (Part 1) - Dingboche to Chukhung
• Stage 7 (2nd Part): Chukhung (4,730 m)– CB Island Peak Road (4,877 m)
acclimatization walk
Approach walk to the Island Peak Base Camp, it was good for us to acclimatize and sleep below the maximum height we reached on this day.
We wanted to be rested for the very tough stage the next day on the Kongma La Pass. We arrived halfway through the route, took the obligatory photos, and returned the same way to prepare our backpacks for the next day.
The Lhotse was so close it was impressive.
As always, our friend Alejandro, who is a machine, did approach the CB of the Island, and gave me the photographic report.
Stage 7 - 2nd Part - Acclimatization ride to Island Peak Base Camp
• Stage 8: Chukhung (4,730 m)– Kongma La Pass (5,535 m)- Lobuche (4,950 m)
This stage with the first step of the Trekking, the Kongma La, and the Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche, is possibly the most beautiful and hardest stage of the entire route.
We will pass from the Chukhung valley ( Imja Chola ) to the Khumbu valley crossing the mountains at 5,535 m.
In this stage we will see the 5 peaks of more than eight thousand meters of this Trekking (Lhotse, Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and behind it the Kachengunga).
The peaks, the pass and the glacier are impressive.
Stage 8 – Chukhung (4,730m) – Kongma La Pass (5,535m) – Lobuche (4,940m)
• Stage 9 (Part 1): Lobuche (4,950m) to Gorak Shep (5,165m)
In this first part of the stage we follow the marked track between the towns of Lobuche and Gorak Shep, parallel to the Khumbu Glacier.
We will cross the Changri Shar Glacier, before reaching Gorak Shep, the closest village to Everest Base Camp. The 4 Lodges only open their doors during the Trekking months.
Stage 9 – (Part 1) Lobuche (4,940 m) - Gorak Shep (5,165 m)
• Stage 9 (Part 2): Gorak Shep (5,165 m) to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
This second part of the stage is a pleasant walk parallel to the Khumbu Glacier to the Everest Base Camp (EBC - 5,364 m.).
It has no difficulty, except for the height at which we are.
We are surrounded by mountains of more than 7,000 m.
Stage 10 – (Part 2) - Gorak Shep (5,165 m) - Everest Base Camp (EBC - 5,364 m)
• Stage 10: Gorak Shep (5,165m) – Everest Memorial – Dzonglha (4,830m)
We move away from these great peaks, to approach another of the eight thousand, the Cho Oyu through the Cho La pass.
We will pass Lobuche and we will deviate a few meters to visit the Everest Memorial where tribute is paid to all those who have given their lives in the attempt to tread the highest peaks in this part of the Himalayas.
We will sleep in Dzonglha to attack the next stage, the Cho La pass.
Stage 10 – Gorak Shep - Lobuche - Everest Memorial - Dzonglha (Road to Cho La Pass).>
• Stage 11: Dzonglha (4,830m) – Cho La Pass (5,420m) – Gokyo (4,760m)
This is one of the most beautiful and hardest stages of all Trekking.
Climb to the Cho La pass, cross the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest in the Himalayas, and arrive at the town of Gokyo, nestled in a beautiful place where we will spend 2 days. We will have the best views of Cho Oyu.
Stage 11 - Dzonglha - Cho La Pass (5,420 m) - Ngozumpa Glacier – Gokyo
• Stage 12: Gokyo (4,760 m) – Cho Oyu Base Camp Approach (4,875 m).
This stage is an approach to the Cho Oyu Base Camp (8,201 m) which is located in the 6th Lake, although we only reached the fourth because there were many clouds that covered the main peaks. It wasn't worth continuing if we weren't going to see anything.
The best thing about the tour was seeing the spectacular Ngozumpa Glacier up close.
Stage 12 - - Gokyo - Approach to the Cho Oyu Base Camp .
• Stage 13: Gokyo (4,760 m) – Ascent to Gokyo Ri (5,360 m) – Machermo (4,470 m)
Ascent from Gokyo to see the sunrise at Gokyo Ri (5,360 m).
On clear days you can see the 4 peaks of more than eight thousand (Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu).
Then we continue the route down to Machermo. It is the first stage of return.
In the end, we rejected the last step of the Renjo La Trek, and decided to go down this gorge towards Namche, which we had been told was prettier.
Stage 13 – Gokyo – Gokyo Ri (5,360m) – Machermo (4,470m)
• Stage 14: Machermo (4,470m) - Mong La Pass (3,985m)–Kyangjuma (3,627m)
Second stage back to Lukla.
Great day to observe Cho Oyu (8,201 m).
We will pass small villages, with a steep climb to Mong La Pass before reaching Kyangjuma, where we will stop for the night.
Stage 14 - Machermo - Luza - Lhafarma - Dohle - Mong La Pass - Kyangjuma
• Stage 15: Kyangjuma (3,627m) – Namche Bazar – Phakding (2,622m)
Third stage back to Lukla.
Since we already knew him, we took it very calmly.
Enjoying the passage through villages, suspension bridges, and the kindness of its people.
As on the way out, we stopped to eat in Jorsalle and slept in Phakding.
Stage 15 - Kyangjuma - Namche Bazar - Jorsalle - Monjo - Chumoa - Benkar - TokTok - Phakding
• Stage 16: Phakding (2,622m) – Lukla (2,860m)
Last Stage back to Lukla.
Like the day before, we took it very easy enjoying the surroundings.
We arrive mid-morning in Lukla and sleep at the Khumbu Lodge where we stop on the first day.
Farewell dinner to thank our friends.
Stage 16 - Phakding - Lukla
• Return by plane to Kathmandu
The day has come back to civilization and the bustle of a city like Kathmandu.
The weather forecast was good and that is important to leave Lukla by plane.
The track is 450 meters long, sloping, with a cliff at the other end. Until we gain height and go over the mountains, we don't stay calm.
Goodbye to the Himalayas.
It has been an unforgettable journey.
Departure from Lukla by plane to Kathmandu
.
The Three Steps of Everest, is possibly the best and most spectacular Trekking that can be done in the Himalayas.
A little information from Nepal:
Nepal is a country in South Asia, geographically located in the Himalayas and surrounded by India to the south and the People's Republic of China to the north.
Mountainous in nature, it contains 8 of the 14 highest mountains on earth (more than 8,000 meters). Among them the highest, Mount Everest, with its 8,848 meters. Thanks to them, one of the country's main sources of income has been developed, which is hiking and climbing tourism.
The majority religions are Hinduism (85%) and Buddhism (8%). The currency is the Nepalese rupee (€1 = 135 Nepalese Rupees).
The population of Nepal is 30 million inhabitants. The capital is Kathmandu, with more than 1 million inhabitants.
It is a country that, unfortunately, due to its location, has suffered many earthquakes in its history. In the last of 2015 thousands of people died (among them many mountaineers) and many historical buildings (temples and palaces) were destroyed, which are being rebuilt.
Actual technical data:
• Distance: 185 Km.
• Difficulty: Moderate.
• Moving time: 70 hours
• Total time with stops: 96 hours.
• Total days of Trekking: 16 days.
• Type of surface: Dirt track and path through steps.
• Ascent drop: 12,900 m.
• Descent drop: 12,820 m.
• Minimum height: 2,548 m. ( Nurning Ghat ).
• Maximum height: 5,535 m. (Kongma La Pass).
• Signaling: Very well marked path.
Our objective was to do the complete Trekking of the three passes of the passes, but in the end we decided not to do the last step of the Renjo La Pass (5,360 m) and go down to Namche through the same Gokyo gorge.
This spectacular trek of the Three Steps of Everest, is very different from the typical trek to and from the Everest Base Camp (EBC). You will cross two of the largest glaciers in the Himalayas. There are many days and a steep slope. Physical and mental fitness is required.
You will be able to enjoy the best panoramic views of the peaks that you can imagine.
The truth is that living an experience for 17 days in the Himalayas is the most that any mountain fan can ask for.
Important:
I recommend seeing the route by computer.
By mobile you will not be able to see the links, and much of the information.
Recommendations:
Very important, do 2 or 3 days of acclimatization, always sleep a little below what was achieved in the stage (Sometimes an excursion to a higher hill is very good), and drink 4 liters a day.
We took out insurance that covered us by helicopter rescue up to a height of 5,500 m, including altitude sickness.
Time of the year:
The months with less rainfall of the year in this area are the months of November and December. It is also when we have the best visibility, important to enjoy the best views of the peaks. That's why we went in November and the truth was that it was a success. Of course, it is when the temperatures are lower and logically it conditions us in the material that we have to take with us.
Material that I took for this time at the gates of winter:
Some of the material I did not use, because we did not need it, but we had to be proactive in case we had any unforeseen change of weather.
• Backpack of 30 / 40 liters.
• Bag of feathers (800 Cuins). In some lodges the temperature in the rooms was below zero.
• 1 feather light (800 Cuins).
• 1 Goretex Windbreaker.
• 2 fleece linings.
• 2 long mountain pants. One of them thicker.
• 1 Goretex technical pants.
• 5 long-sleeved 1-layer thermal shirts.
• 2 short breathable shirts.
• 2 thermal meshes.
• 8 changes.
• Cap that covers well and cap with visor.
• 2 Buffs.
• Goretex winter gloves and other fine gloves for indoors.
• Superlight, quick-drying microfiber towel.
• Some flexible Goretex boots, and other low ones to be in the lodge when you finish the route. Shower flip-flops the first and last days.
• 5 pairs of trekking socks. 2 of them thicker with Merino wool.
• Getres for passage of snow or glaciers.
• Crampons with tip protectors.
• Activity clock (heart rate monitor, altitude, temperature, pressure and track).
•GPS.
• Mountain sunglasses - Cat 4 and cord or strap.
• High 50 sunscreen and lip balm.
• Trekking poles with tip protectors.
• Soap to wash clothes.
• Pegs to hang clothes.
• Front for the stages that we leave at night and stay in the lodge.
• 4 spare batteries for the headlamp.
• Bag: Brush, toothpaste, shaving cream, gel, deodorant. earplugs and eye mask. (All these products are sold in a very small format for travel)
• First Aid Kit: Analgesics, aspirin, sleeping pills, Edemox (just in case), plasters and compeed for chafing.
• 2 large scented plastic bags to store used clothing and another 5 small bags for separation.
• 5 small packages of wipes of 20 u and another 5 of napkins of 20 u. In the shelters you don't usually have toilet paper, or a shower in the higher lodges.
• 5 razor blades and cream.
• 1 Camelback of 3 liters, with neoprene tube protector for low temperatures. If you have the possibility to protect the Camelback with neoprene as well. (The water in my room froze for several days).
• Mobile charger and GPS.
• Ultraviolet lamp and filter to purify the water. You avoid buying bottles and leaving garbage on the way. You can also carry water purification tablets.
• 2 small padlocks with key to close the luggage for the porters. They prefer that you place them so that they are not accused if something is missing.
• Thermometer with whistle to carry hanging from the backpack.
• 2 battery chargers.
• Rubber bag to be able to fill it with water that they heat on the stove at night and put it inside the bag. (I didn't take it, but it would have been great).
• 4 bags of nuts and 5 energy bars.
• 2 bags of dates for the hardest days.
• 5 packs of 100 grams of Iberian ham (Vacuum packed). As an aperitif before dinner,
Trekking stages :
Next, I indicate the different stages with the direct links that are below the image.
You will be able to see all the stages of the route, with a short description and with the best photos and videos that we have been able to take throughout the route.
Anyway, you will have the possibility to go back, or continue with the next stage at the end of each description to see the complete Trek.
IMPORTANT.
I remember again that to enter the links of the routes, you have to see it on the computer. On the mobile you will not be able to see the complete report, with all the information, photos, and videos that I have uploaded
• Flights to Lukla prior to Trekking
Flight from Madrid to Kathmandu with a stopover in Doha (Qatar). We spend the night and departure by helicopter to Lukla.
Flight Madrid - Doha - Kathmandu - Lukla
• Stage 1: Lukla (2,860 m) – TokTok (2,650 m)
After the exciting helicopter ride to Lukla, our guide Amar took us to the Lodge to meet the rest of the team, our friends the Sherpas who will help us with all the material throughout the tour. And start with the first leg from Lukla to TokTok.
Stage 1 - Lukla to TokTok
• Stage 2: TokTok (2,650 m) – Namche Bazar (3,440 m)
In this stage we will go through several villages on the banks of the river, we will cross the famous Hillary suspension bridge with its 150 meters, and we will arrive at the beautiful village of Namche Bazar where we will spend the second and third night for acclimatization.
Stage 2 - TokTok to Namche Bazar
• Stage 3: Namche Bazar (3,440 m) – Everest Hotel (3,880 m) - 1st Acclimatization
This stage is for acclimatization, very important so that we do not have altitude sickness problems. We will go up from Namche to the Everest Hotel where you will have the best view of the peaks that you can imagine.
Stage 3 - Acclimatization in Namche Bazar
• Stage 4: Namche Bazar (3,440 m) – Tengboche (3,867 m)
After the acclimatization day we leave Namche for Tengboche. The path goes to the middle of the slope passing through 2 Stupas that are strategically located with the best panoramic views of the great mountains (Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, etc…).
We will cross the river again and arrive at Tengboche after a good slope of 525 m.
Here is the most important Buddhist Monastery in the entire Solukhumbu region and it will be in a lodge where we will spend the night.
Stage 4 - Namche Bazar to Tengboche .
• Stage 5: Tengboche (3,867 m) - Dingboche (4,350 m)
Today we have the stage following the course of the Imja Khola river. We will cross a forest of giant rhododendrons and pass through a steppe landscape, with very little vegetation. We will get closer to the great colossi of the Himalayas.
We will pass the village of Pangboche, at the foot of the spectacular Ama Dablam mountain (6,856 m). For me, one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
We will arrive at Dingboche where we will spend 2 nights to do the second acclimatization, important so that everything goes well.
Stage 5 - Tengboche to Dingboche
• Stage 6: Dingboche (4,350 m) – Nangkartshang Viewpoints (4,760 m) – 2nd Acclimatization
We use this day as the second acclimatization stage of the Trekking.
We will climb to two natural viewpoints on the way to the peak of Nangkartshang, which we did not reach. Our colleague Alejandro did climb to 5,083 m and gave me some beautiful photos. The panorama throughout the tour is impressive.
Stage 6 - Acclimatization at Dingboche
• Stage 7 (Part 1): Dingboche (4,350m) – Chukhung (4,730m)
This first part we continue parallel to the course of the river towards the foot of the Lhotse , where the village of Chukhung is located, the last village on this slope. It is a stage without difficulty, but considering that we will reach 4,730 m, we have to go slowly.
We pass by the memorial of one of the greatest mountaineers of all time, the Pole Jerzy Kukuczka (Jurek) who unfortunately lost his life in 1989 while climbing Lhotse on its south face.
Stage 7 – (Part 1) - Dingboche to Chukhung
• Stage 7 (2nd Part): Chukhung (4,730 m)– CB Island Peak Road (4,877 m)
acclimatization walk
Approach walk to the Island Peak Base Camp, it was good for us to acclimatize and sleep below the maximum height we reached on this day.
We wanted to be rested for the very tough stage the next day on the Kongma La Pass. We arrived halfway through the route, took the obligatory photos, and returned the same way to prepare our backpacks for the next day.
The Lhotse was so close it was impressive.
As always, our friend Alejandro, who is a machine, did approach the CB of the Island, and gave me the photographic report.
Stage 7 - 2nd Part - Acclimatization ride to Island Peak Base Camp
• Stage 8: Chukhung (4,730 m)– Kongma La Pass (5,535 m)- Lobuche (4,950 m)
This stage with the first step of the Trekking, the Kongma La, and the Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche, is possibly the most beautiful and hardest stage of the entire route.
We will pass from the Chukhung valley ( Imja Chola ) to the Khumbu valley crossing the mountains at 5,535 m.
In this stage we will see the 5 peaks of more than eight thousand meters of this Trekking (Lhotse, Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and behind it the Kachengunga).
The peaks, the pass and the glacier are impressive.
Stage 8 – Chukhung (4,730m) – Kongma La Pass (5,535m) – Lobuche (4,940m)
• Stage 9 (Part 1): Lobuche (4,950m) to Gorak Shep (5,165m)
In this first part of the stage we follow the marked track between the towns of Lobuche and Gorak Shep, parallel to the Khumbu Glacier.
We will cross the Changri Shar Glacier, before reaching Gorak Shep, the closest village to Everest Base Camp. The 4 Lodges only open their doors during the Trekking months.
Stage 9 – (Part 1) Lobuche (4,940 m) - Gorak Shep (5,165 m)
• Stage 9 (Part 2): Gorak Shep (5,165 m) to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
This second part of the stage is a pleasant walk parallel to the Khumbu Glacier to the Everest Base Camp (EBC - 5,364 m.).
It has no difficulty, except for the height at which we are.
We are surrounded by mountains of more than 7,000 m.
Stage 10 – (Part 2) - Gorak Shep (5,165 m) - Everest Base Camp (EBC - 5,364 m)
• Stage 10: Gorak Shep (5,165m) – Everest Memorial – Dzonglha (4,830m)
We move away from these great peaks, to approach another of the eight thousand, the Cho Oyu through the Cho La pass.
We will pass Lobuche and we will deviate a few meters to visit the Everest Memorial where tribute is paid to all those who have given their lives in the attempt to tread the highest peaks in this part of the Himalayas.
We will sleep in Dzonglha to attack the next stage, the Cho La pass.
Stage 10 – Gorak Shep - Lobuche - Everest Memorial - Dzonglha (Road to Cho La Pass).>
• Stage 11: Dzonglha (4,830m) – Cho La Pass (5,420m) – Gokyo (4,760m)
This is one of the most beautiful and hardest stages of all Trekking.
Climb to the Cho La pass, cross the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest in the Himalayas, and arrive at the town of Gokyo, nestled in a beautiful place where we will spend 2 days. We will have the best views of Cho Oyu.
Stage 11 - Dzonglha - Cho La Pass (5,420 m) - Ngozumpa Glacier – Gokyo
• Stage 12: Gokyo (4,760 m) – Cho Oyu Base Camp Approach (4,875 m).
This stage is an approach to the Cho Oyu Base Camp (8,201 m) which is located in the 6th Lake, although we only reached the fourth because there were many clouds that covered the main peaks. It wasn't worth continuing if we weren't going to see anything.
The best thing about the tour was seeing the spectacular Ngozumpa Glacier up close.
Stage 12 - - Gokyo - Approach to the Cho Oyu Base Camp .
• Stage 13: Gokyo (4,760 m) – Ascent to Gokyo Ri (5,360 m) – Machermo (4,470 m)
Ascent from Gokyo to see the sunrise at Gokyo Ri (5,360 m).
On clear days you can see the 4 peaks of more than eight thousand (Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu).
Then we continue the route down to Machermo. It is the first stage of return.
In the end, we rejected the last step of the Renjo La Trek, and decided to go down this gorge towards Namche, which we had been told was prettier.
Stage 13 – Gokyo – Gokyo Ri (5,360m) – Machermo (4,470m)
• Stage 14: Machermo (4,470m) - Mong La Pass (3,985m)–Kyangjuma (3,627m)
Second stage back to Lukla.
Great day to observe Cho Oyu (8,201 m).
We will pass small villages, with a steep climb to Mong La Pass before reaching Kyangjuma, where we will stop for the night.
Stage 14 - Machermo - Luza - Lhafarma - Dohle - Mong La Pass - Kyangjuma
• Stage 15: Kyangjuma (3,627m) – Namche Bazar – Phakding (2,622m)
Third stage back to Lukla.
Since we already knew him, we took it very calmly.
Enjoying the passage through villages, suspension bridges, and the kindness of its people.
As on the way out, we stopped to eat in Jorsalle and slept in Phakding.
Stage 15 - Kyangjuma - Namche Bazar - Jorsalle - Monjo - Chumoa - Benkar - TokTok - Phakding
• Stage 16: Phakding (2,622m) – Lukla (2,860m)
Last Stage back to Lukla.
Like the day before, we took it very easy enjoying the surroundings.
We arrive mid-morning in Lukla and sleep at the Khumbu Lodge where we stop on the first day.
Farewell dinner to thank our friends.
Stage 16 - Phakding - Lukla
• Return by plane to Kathmandu
The day has come back to civilization and the bustle of a city like Kathmandu.
The weather forecast was good and that is important to leave Lukla by plane.
The track is 450 meters long, sloping, with a cliff at the other end. Until we gain height and go over the mountains, we don't stay calm.
Goodbye to the Himalayas.
It has been an unforgettable journey.
Departure from Lukla by plane to Kathmandu
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Waypoints
Bridge
Waypoint
Summit
Photo
Mountain pass
Intersection
11,800 ft
Cruce Sanasa de la ida hacia Chunjung y vuelta de Gokyo
Cruce Sanasa de la ida hacia Chunjung y vuelta de Gokyo
Lake
Campsite
9,335 ft
Jorsalle - comida ida / vuelta y puentes colgantes
Jorsalle - comida ida / vuelta y puentes colgantes
Religious site
15,195 ft
Monumento Memorial Lhotse South Face Heroes - Kukuzca
Monumento Memorial Lhotse South Face Heroes - Kukuzca
Panorama
15,610 ft
Mirador 2 ( 4.760 m ) camino a NangKartshang
Mirador 2 ( 4.760 m ) camino a NangKartshang
Panorama
15,999 ft
Mirador Island Peak, Ama Dablam y Glaciares ( 4.877 m )
Mirador Island Peak, Ama Dablam y Glaciares ( 4.877 m )
Mountain hut
11,217 ft
Namche Bazar ( 3.440 m ) - 2ª y 3ª noche
Namche Bazar ( 3.440 m ) - 2ª y 3ª noche
Campsite
12,919 ft
Pangboche y camino Ama Dablam B.C. ( 3.985 m )
Pangboche y camino Ama Dablam B.C. ( 3.985 m )
Religious site
11,638 ft
Stupa de camino a Tengboche - panorámica
Stupa de camino a Tengboche - panorámica
Panorama
15,826 ft
Vistas Glaciar Ngozumpa y Cho Oyu ( 4.875 m )
Vistas Glaciar Ngozumpa y Cho Oyu ( 4.875 m )
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El viaje es una autentica experiencia, desde el primer momento, cuando se empieza a planificar todo, preparar el material o entrenar para estar en forma. Ya empieza la aventura desde que sales del aeropuerto de Katmandú y te encuentras en el ajetreo de las calles de la ciudad. Al día siguiente comenzamos con el vuelo hasta Lukla, fantástico, y desde hay lo que nos espera en los próximos días. Vistas increíbles, satisfacción de encontrarte donde nos encontramos. Es un viaje que no quieres que acabe.
Muchas gracias Juan por el tiempo dedicado en los detalles que describes aquí.
Un abrazo a todos
Juan chapeau,un trabajo de 10 espero que los usuarios de Wikiloc sepan apreciar la cantidad de tiempo que lleva hacer un trabajo tan minucioso, documentar y fotográfiar cada paso.
Un saludo compañeros.
Me acabo de dar una borrachera de fotos y videos que me ha dejado obnubilado.
Tras estas espectaculares vistas en fotos y videos por unos parajes alucinantes, no puedo menos que pensar en que tengo que ir.
El trabajo realizado en esta recopilación es fantástico y de una labor encomiable.
Quedo enamorado de todas y cada una de las postales que muestras, así como sus videos.
He visto despegues y aterrizajes que ponen los pelos de punta. Imagino el ruido ensordecedor, en el interior de la avioneta. Un día de viento sería horrible.
Llaman la atención el color de las aguas de los lagos y ríos. Me admira la prestancia de los yaks al igual que su fortaleza. Parece un animal sacado de la prehistoria.
Es un mundo diferente, aunque ya esté comercializado y masificado. Atravesar las montañas y poder respirar ese aire puro, es un sueño para cualquier montañero.
Sentir que pisar por lugares que tantas y tantas historias ha creado, te traslada a momentos inolvidables.
Un buen trabajo Juan, y ya sabes que os seguía virtualmente cuando estabais allí. No me canso de verlo y que me parece haber convivido con vosotros esta maravillosa aventura.
Muchas gracias por darme estos momentos qué aunque no los hayamos vivido juntos, son otros muchos los que sí hemos convivido.
Mi más sincera enhorabuena y felicitaciones por el trabajo.
Un abrazo y felicitaciones para el resto de los compañeros, en especial para Richi, junto al que hemos realizado tantas y tantas rutas.
Lo dicho Juan, un trabajo excelente y mucha paciencia para hacerlo.
Nos veremos pronto en la subida al Almanzor desde la plataforma del Hornillo ( Madrigal de la Vera ).
Señores, que os voy a decir, creo que Javi y Carlos, han expresado el sentir general de los que os hemos visto marchar y volver con una sonrisa y la expresión de un sueño cumplido, los que nos hemos quedado, solo nos queda que no es poco, lo que Juan con mucho esmero nos ha ido narrando, contando y enseñando en fotos y videos.
Espero al igual que Carlos, poder pisar esas tierras alguna vez, antes de acabar mi vida montañera.
Un abrazo para todos.
Completísimo y perfectamente realizado este resumen. Te ha quedado de diez Juanito. Te haces una idea perfecta del viaje completo si no has ido viendo etapa a etapa. Este año te llevas el Everest de Oro de mejor documental seriado 2020 de los premios Desnivel, jajaja. Enhorabuena maestro.
He intentado reflejar lo mejor que he podido este viaje inolvidable.
Me alegro que os haya gustado.
Son 17 días en el corazón del Himalaya, que es el sueño de cualquier montañero.
Muchas gracias por vuestro apoyo.
Un abrazo.
Trabajo de recopilación y documentación encomiable. Mi más sinceras felicitaciones y agradecimiento.
Sólo una cosa que por responder, ¿por cuanto sale la experiencia? no sé cuando, pero si sé que me algún día haré la ruta.
Para hacer este Trekking de los Tres pasos del Everest que son 17 días, si contratas como nosotros, empresa que te lo organiza todo, viaje internacional y locales, seguro hasta 5.500 metros ( Incluyendo mal de altura ), propinas sherpas y guía, 3 días en Katmandú con guía, hoteles otros gastos, calcula 3.000-3.500 €.
Si vas por tu cuenta y ajustando el presupuesto puede salirte por unos 2.000 €.
Es un viaje inolvidable.
Un saludo,
Muy buena explicación de la ruta, con ganas de hacerla algun día y seguirla.
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Felicitarte por el trabajo que has hecho recopilando y resumiendo este viaje. Por mucho y bien, que has tratado de mostrarlo, es mucho más impresionante y grandioso.
He disfrutado cada instante, desde el momento que decidí realizarlo, incontables instantes...Todo, como indica Edu, desde los preliminares, hasta la realización de las actividades, todo ha sido una suma de situaciones y vivencias, que han colmado por exceso cualquier expectativa que tenía. Realmente increíble, y no me atrevo a indicar explícitamente por separado ningún hecho de los vividos: el siguiente lo supera con creces.
Lo que tengo claro, tal y como nos lo dijeron amigos y conocidos con los que hablamos antes de ir, es que volveré, no tengo duda.
Nuevamente enhorabuena por poner blanco sobre negro nuestro viaje.
Nos vemos siempre.
Quien sabe, Annapurnas, Manaslu, Mustang y porque no Gondogoro ( KaraKorum ).
Gracias Juanito por tu comentario.
Un abrazo
Hola Alberto, tú eres muy joven y tendrás tiempo de hacer todo lo que te propongas.
Te animo a que lo hagas.
Merece la pena.
Un abrazo
Desde luego el reportaje te ha quedado genial.
Imagino, que las personas ilusionadas con este viaje podrán hacerse una idea más aproximada si algún día quieren realizarlo.
Viví en primera persona tu gran ilusión preparando este viaje, planificando hasta el último detalle con el grupo, me alegro mucho que os gustara y compartierais con emoción esta gran experiencia inolvidable.
Pienso que has dedicado mucho tiempo a documentar esta ruta, pero creo que ha merecido la pena el esfuerzo.
Un beso para todos.
Un trabajo fantástico y una experiencia inolvidable tenéis que haber pasado, con envidia sana os tengo, cuanto puede costar una aventura así con viajes y todo?
Hola,
Me alegro que te haya gustado.
Es una experiencia inolvidable.
Tienes varias empresas especializadas en trekking y aventuras, que te organiza todo desde aquí.
Vuelos internacionales y locales, hoteles Katmandú, guía y sherpas.
Solo tienes que preocuparte de ampliar el seguro a 5.500 m y propinas.
El precio aproximado son unos 3.000 €.
Si lo contratas directamente con una empresa local de Katmandú, y te pagas tu los vuelos internacionales y el seguro, te sale un poco más económico.
Si lo haces por tu cuenta calculo que puede salirte por unos 2.000 €.
Muy recomendable.
Un saludo,
Hola Joaquín, si te parece mandame un mensaje por privado desde Wikiloc y te contesto a todas las dudas que tengas.
Lo mejor es que borres el mensaje anterior, que viene tu teléfono.
Me alegro que te haya gustado.
Un saludo,
👌👌👌👌👌
Me alegro que te haya gustado.
Muy recomendable.
Gracias
Buenas Juan! De vuelta de nuestro viaje a Nepal en el que hemos realizado el trek del Manaslu ya estamos pensando en el viaje del año que viene!!
Hablando con nuestro contacto en Kathmandu, precisamente este es el trek que nos han recomendado para el próximo año!!
Una pregunta rápida, cual es el monitor por el que os habéis "saltado" el último paso??
Muchas gracias por el trabajo, ya que si finamente nos decantamos por este trek, toda esta información nos servirá de gran ayuda!!!
Un saludo
Imanol
Hola Imanol,
Me han hablado muy bien del Trek del Manaslu.
Con relación a lo que comentas del Renjo La Pass, no lo hicimos porque uno de mis compañeros estaba un poco acatarrado y no se encontraba bien.
Preferimos volver todos juntos y no separarnos.
Si no, seguro que hubiéramos continuado con lo previsto.
Espero que te sirva toda la información para tu siguiente trek.
Un saludo,
El trek del Manaslu una maravilla, cualquier cosa que te pueda ayudar me dices. Otra pequeña duda, veo que tu has realizado la ruta en sentido anti horario, sin embargo hay gente que lo hace en sentido horario...que me puedes decir al respecto?
Gracias
Hola Imanol,
Si vamos al Manaslu, te consultaré. Gracias.
Nosotros la hicimos en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj porque nos lo recomendaron para poder disfrutar durante todo el recorrido hasta Chukhung, de las mejores vistas del Everest, Lhotse, Makalu y Ama Dablam según vamos avanzando.
Fue un acierto y os lo recomiendo.
Un saludo,
Por último, me podrías indicar con qué agencia lo hicisteis, o si directamente os pusisteis en contacto con algún guía....graciasss
Si quieres te lo mando por mensaje privado, pero tienes que activarlo en la plataforma.
Un saludo,
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Ya te lo he enviado.
Un saludo,
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Hola,
Estoy preparando una ruta muy similar a la vuestra para este mes de abril.
Voy a añadir algunas pequeñas variantes: Subiré por el valle de Thame, cruzando Renjo La Pass, Gokyo, BC Cho Oyu, Cho La Pass, Lobuche Peak, Kala Phattar, BC Everest, Konma La Pass, Island Peak, y ya vuelta.
Eso es el proyecto, después veremos lo que se puede hacer.
Este verano hice el Trekking del Baltoro (Concordia, BC K2, Gondogoro) y me defendí bastante bien.
Hay que ir subiendo escalones, en otoño me propongo hacer un 7.400, de mil en mil hasta donde de el cuerpo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mODM0iv_PE&lc=UgxS8Q9rnrXQvK-D4_d4AaABAg
Me estoy empapando de la zona con vuestro reportaje.
Gracias.
Hola,
Nuestra idea inicial también era hacer esos tres pasos pero en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj.
Y aunque al final decidimos no hacer el último paso del Renjo La e ir directos desde Gokyo a Namche, es un Trekking inolvidable.
Tu proyecto tiene una pinta estupenda, añadiendo acercamiento a BC Cho Oyu, y subida a Lobuche Peak ( 6.119 m ) y Island Peak ( 6.189 m ). Que más se puede pedir.
Espero que lo puedas completar.
Ya me contarás que tal fue todo.
Un saludo.
Por cierto, el Trekking que hiciste del Baltoro ( Karakorum ) impresionante.
Gracias, Juan.
Contaré, contaré la aventura aquí.
Saludos!
Estaremos pendientes.
A disfrutar.
Buena suerte.
Que gran trekking.
Cierto.
Muy recomendable.
Gracias Marco
Thank you very much
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