Kongma La Pass Trekking

Kongma la pass trekking (5400m.) is the difficult off the beaten trekking trail in the Everest region. From this point we take the trail to Lobuche, crossing Cho La pass and join the small village. Everest and its not long before we stand wonderful wide at the enthralling upfront vistas of world renowned peaks surrounding us from all over our viewpoint of the black grey peak of Kalapathar 5648 meters. Our final defy is to cross the Renjo La at 5345 meters, but the landscapes provide ample reward for our efforts with breathtaking scenery of a glittering array of the tallest peaks in the Himalaya. After the ascent of Kala Patthar (5648m) and the inspiring up close view of Everest, our return route pass through Kongma La (5535 m) or the Imja Tse valley. Kongma la pass (5540m.) is situated just above the Dingboche and south west of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain of the world.

 

Firstly, join on trek to the well-known Everest trail but by an by this is not going to be for long before we leave other trekkers behind as we head towards another world that starts. Once across the pass, we trek nearby the turquoise Gokyo Lakes before journey the snow covered Cho La, 5366 meters our second high pass. Kongma La pass trek offers the unbelievable view of the towering mountains of the Everest region like Mt. Everest (8848m.) the highest mountain of the world, Nuptse, Lhotse and many more. While going down, we stop in Tengboche, a magnificent location with a charming monastery. We rest here and savor the unbelievable landscape, including wonderful views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8511m), to name but a few. From the pass you see the eye catching view of the Mt. Thamserku, Mt Amadablam, Mt. Kongtega, numerous peaks, icy Lakes in front of yours eye within little kilometers distance.

 

Kongma La Pass Trekking Itinerary

Day 01:- Fly to Lukla (2850m.) 30 minute walk to Phakding (2610m.) 4 hrs overnight hotel.

Day 02:- Trek to Namche (3440m.) 6 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 03:- Acclimatization in Namche and sight seeing in local village, national park museum, Everest panoramic view from syangboche and down to hotel in the after noon overnight hotel.

Day 04:- Trek to Tengboche (3867m.) 5 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 05:- Trek to Dingboche (4410m.) 5- 6 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 06:- Acclimatization in Dingboche and overnight hotel.

Day 07:- Lobuche (4910m.) 8-9 hours walk via Kongma La pass (5400m.) overnight hotel.

Day 08:- Trek to Gorek Shep (5185m.) 3:30 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 09:- Morning Kalapattar for sunrise view back to hotel take your breakfast and trek continue to Pheriche (4200m.) and overnight hotel.

Day 10:- Trek to Tengboche (3867m.) 4 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 11:- Trek to Namche (3440m.) 5 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 12:- Trek to Phakding (2610m.) 4-5 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 13:- Trek to Lukla (2850m.) 3-4 hours walk and overnight hotel.

 

Day 14:- Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla 30 minute overnight hotel in Kathmandu.