Kongma la is one of the highest passes in the Everest Region. Kongmala Pass trek through the Everest hiker team would be a different experience in a lifetime. Expert Native guides own our agency and robust porter’s team. And they all are born in the Khumbu region. After the initial traverse, the Everest trek route veered steeply up a ridgeline then into a valley. During Khongmola Pass Trek the view from the top of the summit is spectacular. More than, 3 or 4 icefalls in touching distance in the valley can be seen. The next steep climb would see us breaking the snow line of pass. Picturesque of clouds at level brewing at the far end of the valley, temporarily obliterating the view of Ama Dablam and more.
After when we hit the snow line, and suddenly we were zigzagging up in a foot of the powdery stuff. Things will be still a harsh bit, pretty soon we may have high enough to have a full 360 vista all around. Up ahead was a dramatic hanging glacier and slightly off to the left the pass we presumed would be KongmaLa.
Kongma La pass review for Everest hiker
Kongmala Pass Trek is 5536m, enclosed by high Himalaya’s range. Trek has better views of Himalaya including Mt Makalu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Ice land Peak, and Thamserku. Kongmala pass trek leads you after the success Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar hike. Lobuche and next morning goal to Challenge the highest pass Kongmala 5536m.
The crux of the route turned zigzagging up to the pass, with a couple of hairy moments. This day we could little suffer but it was worth. The view down the other side and the sun and the sound of prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. Behind that dramatic mountains stretched on into the distance.
Everest Base Camp to KongmaLa pass trek start also from Lukla after the short flight to Hillary airport Lukla. The next day through Phagding Jorsalle, Hillary Bridge to Namche Bazaar and rest one day for acclimatizing in Namche Bazar. Everest view via Tengboche Monastery, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gork Shep, Kalapattar to new Everest Base Camp. More, back to the Lobuche then prepare to pass Kongma La and after the pass overnight at Dingboche. Finally, the review trek continues to descend Namche Bazaar to Lukla and fly out to Kathmandu.
Overview
Dramatic take on/off in Lukla gateway to Everest Base Camp
Sherpa Culture and tradition hub
Many High suspension Hanging Bridges during the trek
Tibetan Buddhism and practice
Closure view of Himalaya route to Everest Basecamp
Highest Gokyo Ri Viewpoint highest Mountain Khambu (roof of the world)
Breathtaking view from Mt Everest Mt Makalu Imja valley Lake and Glaciers
Comfortable Accommodation and hygiene meals every day served
Acute Mountain Sickness friendly itinerary
Scenic Mountain flights from Lukla to Kathmandu
Trekking in the famed Everest Valley
Closure view of Himalayas in route to Everest Base Camp
Explore Namche Bazaar, the capital of the Sherpa people
Explore Khumjung Village and the museum, Hilary School
Magnificent view, Ima Valley Lake and Glaciers
Watching the world’s highest Mt Everest with Mt Ama Dablam and more
Everest base camp as well Island peak and surrounding
Itinerary
After landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport. You will welcome by a representative of Everest hikers who will drop us off at our hotel according to your recommendation.
The early day we start tour Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa which are all world heritage sites. The Durbar Square sheds light on the life of the Gorkha royals in ancient times, which we can explore by some short of hiking, Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus religious. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world, where we can view most of the valley and surrounding mountains. At noon, we are introduced to our trekking guide team and discuss the trek in everest hiker team. Overnight in Kathmandu.
We take an early morning adventures flight to Lukla your Everest three pass trek to begin now. We meet the rest of our team in Lukla after breakfast we start our trek. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila and Khogde a sacred mountain which has never been allowed to climb until now. From here, we gradually descend until Phakding village. Overnight in Phakding.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner in the same lodge.
Our trail leads through a pine forest and edge of rivers inside the village. We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley and for sale. After crossing Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages before reaching the entrance of the Everest National Park. All these villages are on the edge of the river. Then after crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We ascend steep trail around 2 hours continue to reach Namche Bazaar which is the gateway of the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner in the same lodge.
We will spend 2 night in this village for acclimation. Do tour Namche Bazaar which is the primary town of the Everest or Khumbu region and has government offices has lots of ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. We can hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and more. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village where the Hillary school and some museum belongs. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner in the same lodge.
The trek until Phunki is an easy walk beside 10 min climb from the hotel. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village which houses the very famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region lies and our tour organizer used to spend his life here. The monastery is blessed to linked Tibetan monastery and with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. Overnight in Tengboche.
Breakfast and Dinner in the same lodge.
Our trail descends and passes through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees until crossing imja valley and Khambu Rivers. While trekking we can admire good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. We choose the upper Pangboche trail and admire the Himalayan vista and the Pangboche Monastery which is in front of AmaDablam.
Breakfast and Dinner in the same lodge.
We are going to spending another more day in Dingboche will help us to acclimate to the high altitude. Instead of staying idle, we climb a ridge located behind the village and see six of the world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Or we prefer to go imja valley see another spectacular view. Furthermore, we can also admire the Cholatse and Taboche peaks. On our north-west we see more Himalayan peaks rising above the Khumbu Khola Valley. Among those peaks, Lobuche West, Lobuche East, and Lhotse are the most dominant the down valley. Dingboche village. Overnight at Dingboche village lodge.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner in the same lodge.
Our trail heads towards and Imja Khola valley before entering glacier moraines amidst towering Himalayas. The trail continues to Bible which is a yak herdsman place. From here, we can see the different shape of fantastic Ama Dablam and the Amphu Labsa mountains. We continue our walk for around half an hour and reach Chhukung there are good lodges and after lunch, we begin our trek towards Chhukung Ri. We descend back to Chhukung village to spend the overnight. Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Trek start very early in the morning to reach the highest part of the entire trip which is Kongma La pass and its long way too. We either take a trail over a hill which is to the northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier moraines or we can walk back to Bibre and trek on the trail above the Niyang Khola which one is little down. The top of the pass is marked Buddhist prayer flags. The final descent from the pass is the hardest part of today’s hike. After a few hours decent down we reached another place called Lobuche village. Overnight at Lobuche.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Our trail moves towards Gorak Shep the last human settlement. On the trail, we see the crest of the north ridge of Mt Pumori, Everest along with, Mahalangur range. We ascend steep trail up to the top of Changri Glacier and crossing it reach Gorak Shep, the Himalayas surrounds us. After resting for a short while and having lunch, we continue to Everest Base Camp. We pass through rocky dunes, moraines, and streams before reaching the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain, Everest's feet. From here we may view Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains. We trek back to Gorak Shep and spend the night.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
We wake up early for the catch up to Kala Patthar sunrise view. It normally takes us 2 and a half hours. Early morning dark outside with cold temperature and most likely chilly winds. We walk on a fairly steep trail at a comfortable pace because we will get very soon tired. As we are climbing up the hill we can see Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains another side. The view from the summit is outstanding panoramic. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, we walk back to Gorak Shep and breakfast same day down. After lunch, we descend to Pheriche to spend the night. Overnight in Pheriche. Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
We quickly lose elevation today and walk on a trail with a lot of ups and downs. We start to feel so warm and so comfortable ourselves. We descend rapidly through the pine forest where we can easily spot mountains goats, pheasants, and other wild animals and birds common to the area in front of mighty mountains.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
We begin our trek to Namche Bazaar today on a rocky terrain, it seems easy for us to descend toward the hill. It is mostly a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. We cross several suspension bridges, pass by several monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla. After reaching Lukla we spend the rest of the day taking rest as today will be our last day on the mountains. Overnight in Lukla. We will say goodbye to porter and Khumbu tonight. Overnight at Luka, Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
We will catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, the day is yours do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing around the city. There will be a farewell dinner in cultural programs. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast Dinner
Cost Include
- Airport / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle.
- Three nights’ standard twin sharing accommodation in a three-star level hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast included. (2 nights)
- All your standard Meals during the trek (Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners) with one cup tea/coffee per day.
- Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek
- Licensed English speaking guide.
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests).
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
- Everest National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
- Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airport.
- Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
- Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with on the second last day.
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
- Official expenses.
Cost doesn't include
- Air travel to/from Nepal,
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu,
- Soft/hard drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, all items of personal nature,
- Personal clothing, insurance against accidental, medical and emergency rescue evacuations,
- Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the trip due to sickness or emergency purpose.
- Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley.
- Travel Insurance
- Emergency helicopter rescue evacuation arrangements will cover by travel insurance.
Check Gear list for Everest hiker
In most of the causes before start our adventure, we’ll spend a day or part of a day doing some casual sightseeing in world heritage site valley surrounding before we leave for the trek, and we’ll check gear when you arrive if anyone needs for the trek. Please have photos, passport photocopy airline tickets to re-confirm and insurance information ready if needed. Let’s us detail.
Recommend Day-pack for Everest hiker
We recommend a 30-45 liter Day-pack for each in case of porter hiring. Better to have it too large than too small, as on pass days you’ll want to carry more when you need. Most have internal water bladders built in, which are good to have it for any situation. Make sure it’s comfortable before leaving home. Mines are 55 and 65 liters.
Generally if you are going to hire porter in your daypack, you’ll be carrying 1 or 2 liters of water, a wind/Gortex/soft/ hard-shell jacket, wind/rain pants, hat & gloves, extra socks, sunscreen, snacks, water purifying tablets or filter, camera, a plastic bag or pack-cover and maybe a down jacket. Others remaining porter will assist you.
Packing/Storage
It’s easiest to pack and unpack from a duffel-bag, do for the most natural, porters to carry as well… Inexpensive and/or sound quality duffel are available in Kathmandu, but we can provide upon your request but it’s best to invest in a robust and waterproof duffel such as a North Face. You can leave/store extra gear in Kathmandu at our office storage room free of charge.
Extra Gear & Villagers
If anyone has old/extra/used gear of any sort, bring it along if you have room in your duffel you can donate it for porters and some orphans center or donation for villagers.
Our porters & staff also appreciate it can be old shirts, jackets, pants, fleeces, shoes to your old trekking socks. We often have a raffle on the first day of the trek, and each porter will get at least one ‘new’ thing, which is fun for them.
Recommend Snacks for Everest hiker
It’s always good to have some snicker or bars at lower elevations. You crave terrific things at altitude, and often need energy in a way that you usually don’t at lower altitudes energy bars, electrolytes, etc are essential for long days or passes. Lemonade mix, Emergen-C, Tang, etc great to have for hot days in your water bottles it can make huge differ. If anyone has a favorite cookie/biscuit, bring a package to share in the tent in the evenings with staff if you want. And anything else that you can bring particularly likes.
Water Purifiers & Filters
You can bring an MSR ceramic purifying/filtering pump along on the trek which everyone can use to pump fresh water in the evenings for the next day’s drinking water, ecologically the best way to get water in the Himalaya’s fragile trekking regions. Bring your pump, UV purifier or iodine tablets to have the capacity for fresh water whenever you want in route. Please bring at least unbreakable plastic/metal water bottles.
What we need for Everest trek
A copy of your travel medical insurance (just one sheet with policy number, name, and international contact numbers) as well as password photocopy.
A copy of your Passport (front page) and Nepal visa
3 Visa-sized photo
Cash for Everest trek
We run trek basis on cash during the trek for drinks, snacks, candy bars, biscuits, beer, etc. There’s some good shopping in Namche, sometimes a chance to buy locally made products. For tipping the crew we recommend about $100 per person in Nepali rupees or USD. There are ATMs in KTM which give you 350 USD, and many money changers, banks, etc available in Kathmandu and Lukla. In Namchhe, you can change TCs or cash, and some other places cash but we recommend you do it in Kathmandu. Guide also have extra rupees with them if anyone runs out and needs to borrow. For each Everest hiker, $250 is an excellent amount to change when you arrive in KTM.
Camera/ mobile Batteries recharge system
There are now many places to recharge batteries in the Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu and Langtang region so bring your camera battery chargers otherwise bring your solar panel. We recommend always bringing extra batteries as it takes time to charge and there is often a line in busy time, charging is not always available and it can get expensive to charge your batteries up higher!
Washing & Showers in Everest trek
Showers are almost always available at the lodges of Everest regions. But they’re not cheap generally per head 3-5USD up to. So budget some extra cash if you like to shower daily! You can have (at no cost) a ‘warm washing bowl’ to wash up with. As for clothes, bring a small package of soap powder, and you can either wash your clothes yourself or laundry available in Namache our porters some money to wash them for you! That sometimes works.
Sleeping bag for Ebc trek
Down-filled sleeping bags rated to -10º are best because high altitude nights will be fresh for hikers but for peak climber more than…Good down is fluffy, light and thick. A muff makes a big difference to the overall warmth of a bag and a mummy bag is generally warmer than a rectangular one. If your bag is rated for a higher temperature add a fleece sleeping bag liner to add warmth to the alpine zone.
Day-pack for everest base camp trek
This should be comfortable in your choice, with a right waistband that transfers some of the weight to the hips. It needs to be big enough to take a jacket, fleece, drinking water, camera and odds and ends you might like during the day which should be always with you.
Duffel Bag for Everest hiker
If you travel with porters, bring your gear in a duffel bag which help to excess easy. Several companies make good duffel bags with a zipper along the side for ease of entry choose the best one. Get a bag that is durable and has a sturdy zipper some time it makes different. A duffel bag 40cm in diameter and about 80cm long is large enough to carry your gear and will usually meet the weight limit of porters and domestic flights rules.
Recommend Trekking Boots, for Everest trek
To finish happily trek you need comfortable feet. Quality boots have good ankle support, plenty of toe room for long descents, a stiff sole to lessen twisting torsion and are light, due to you don’t tire. Look at the inner lining – leather is good and Cambrelle is even better, a material that eats smelly foot bacteria and makes the extra relief. Good lightweight trekking boots or light all leather boots are ideal for a long day trek. Avoid arriving with brand new boots that you have not yet used before! Walk in your new hiking boots on some steep hills and make it smooth that will test trouble spots before you leave home. The longer the trek, the better the boots you need, so took the best one for a happy journey.
Socks,
In the low country area, your feet will be warm or even hot while walking so quality cotton mix sports socks are excellent. Three to four pairs are enough for the trek. Thick trekking socks are better for higher up because you may walk in the snow, and evenings are cold where you can exchange. We suggest you bring four pairs or even 1 more. Most modern trekking boots fit snugly so wearing two pairs of socks at the same time is impractical to think twice.
Camp Shoes,
Luxury for your feet at the end of the day: sandals or running shoes is the best idea.
Fleece top,
Most trekkers consider this is essential, but alternatives are a thick thermal top or a light down jacket. In Kathmandu, you can get cheap Korean fleeces but they are not the best quality you needed.
Down Jacket or fiber-filled jacket,
Down clothing has the advantage of being light and compressible for alpine. A down jacket will stuff into a small space when packed, yet puff up. You should bring a good down jacket on all treks from your country or can buy in Kathmandu. Most ski jackets that have been used in your country are not warm enough and most so-called expedition parkas are too heavy and bulky. Don’t bring both a heavy and a light down Jacket; choose one that will serve both purposes, preferably ideal one with a hood that is also stuffed with down. If you feel extremely cold at high altitude, you will likely to wear your down jacket inside your sleeping bag.
Wind or rain jacket
During the day trekking, you can use windproof, Waterproof and breathable. Plastic ponchos or non-breathable raincoats are not suitable for the trek.
Fleece/sweatpants,
Great for the chilly evenings, thicker is better and polypro is better than cotton in high.
Day-wear shirt,
T-shirts are favorite but a shirt with a collar and long sleeves are more practical during the day or in the evening. Regularly you can use two so you can swap damp for dry. Look one for shirts made of quick dry fabrics rather than cotton.
Trekking pants,
You will live in these. Light material, loose fitting, and dark-colored are best.
You can survive with only one pair but you have to bring two; get dusty or muddy so a change is a good idea. Cotton cheapies some marks in the local fashion, it is not necessary to have gore-tex or waterproof pants.
Neck gaiter,
For winter trekking they are the best for staying warm you need it, A fleece triangle with a Velcro fastening works well and is easy to pull up when the yaks stir up trail dust.
Trekking poles,
Useful, especially on steep, rough terrain, but if you are not used to using them you will not miss them someone who loves to do photography thinks twice.
Sunglasses,
Highly recommend good one suitable for snow, as it is bright up there, but specialized glacier glasses. Contact lens wearers report very few problems except cleaning them in the conditions it’s your matter. Ski goggles are unnecessary for trekking.
Mittens/Gloves,
These don’t need to be fancy (pockets are the warmest solution to cold hands), so local Kathmandu fleece gloves are excellent but you need it.
Water bottle,
Should be a one-liter size, except boiling water, and be leak-proof. You have to bring 2 or liter capacity in all. Sometimes mini Thomas a metal bottle can double as a hot water bottle on cold nights.
Torch,
LED bulbs are best for mountains. You will need a lamp for reading after dark, and for finding your way to the outhouses. A headlamp is excellent for climbing although many people prefer the second torch it’s enough.
Toiletries and odds and ends,
Bring essentials for the trek only otherwise you can buy in tea houses. There are a surprising number of showers or buckets of hot water available in the hotel. The smallest tube of toothpaste is perfect for a month in your favor. Roll-on deodorant can spare you grief with your tent partner toilet paper need. Hand cleaner in a bottle (“Purelle” or similar) is a good idea, it would be better for the environment than “handy wipes”.
Towel,
Bring only a small one for trekking, or consider using a sarong. Mountain shops sell towels made of a quick dry fabric which is cost around 10USD. In Kathmandu, city hotel do supplies towels. Sunscreen and lip care with sun protection extremely needed during the day sun is intense at altitude, especially after snow, and you will want to use these most days.
Water purification,
One bottle of iodine tablets between two, Douglas or Potable Aqua is the best one. Shops in Canada sell Pristine, which is a good option. We tend to use boiled water from the lodges but occasionally we need to take water from the streams. The use of mineral water bottle is discouraged from an environmental point of view and the higher it cost more.
Snow gaiters
These are not needed, but bring them if you already have some in case we get or cross a pass about 5400M high or you are coming in the winter season.
Evening camp wear,
Around the evening camp, you can wear camp shoes, lights sandals or leather boots. No matter what altitude and what season the temperature can get to -10º after dark. By far the best clothing is:
+ A down jacket, medium weight
+ Thick fleece pants
+ Fleece hat and neck gaiter
+ Thick shoes with wool socks
Available in Kathmandu or bring from home that we need.
1) Sleeping sheet
2) Duffel Bag
3) Trekking pants
4) Wind pants
5) Fleece top
6) Warm hat
7) Light gloves
8) Toilet paper
9) One litter of water bottle
10) Pee bottle
11) Lip care
12) Torch
13) Snow Gaiters
14) Water purification
Bring from home
1) Sleeping bag
2) Daypack
3) Trekking Boots
4) Running shoes
5) Socks
6) Camp shoes
7) Rain jacket
8) Nightwear top
9) Neck gaiter
10) Daywear shirt x2 or 3
11) Underwear
12) Sun hat
13) Sunscreen
14) Sunglasses
15) Toiletries and odds and ends
16) Small towel/sarong
17) Personal medicines
18) Camera
19) Money pouch/belt
20) Passport photos 2x
21) USD40 cash for a visa (30 days visa)
All three passes in Everest are above 5000meter so naturally, it’s not too easy because of its high altitude. We can say that the Renjo La and Cho la are more comfortable than the Kongma la so many of them they do other two. We do not require serious climbing gears crossing Kongma la but in Nov, Dec, Jan, bring own ropes, ice ax etc is must recommend. Further ascent path leads nearby lake so it might tricky. Also when you were the top, if you start to trip form Lobuche we must have to care full. it around the rest of Kongma glacier is quite hard to the top of Kongma Tse hill (5820m).
We graded this trek as strenuous trek, but not easily possible to make if you are physically fit and have the stamina to do it then we recommend it alone. Beautiful view from the pass almost knocks the Everest hiker to his knees.
Kongmala pass trek is situated nearby famous Khumbu glacier and Imja Tse Valley. During Kongmala pass trek, the view from Chukung Ri and Kalapather offers the splendid panoramic view of mountains vista. its offers more moraine walk with beautiful valley lake view of Imja valley.
Kongmala pass trek is known as a high passes trek in the world. So we must have the quality products with carefully chosen products.
We do not require serious climbing gears crossing Kongma la but in Nov, Dec, Jan, bring own ropes, ice ax etc is must recommend. Further ascent path leads also from it around the rest of Kongma glacier is quite hard to the top of Kongma Tse hill (5820m).
We graded this trek as strenuous trek, but not easily possible to make if you are physically fit and have the stamina to do it then we recommend it alone. Beautiful view from the pass almost knocks the Everest hiker to his knees.
Day pack is needed during the hiking, if you trekking with organized trip than (25–35 liters), day-pack is excellent enough but if you are doing on your own then you must have to choose (70 – 80 liters) Pack cover necessary, Sleeping bag comfortable too -20 °c (depending upon the season, weather forecast and personal preference). It is possible to rent it in Kathmandu which cost 3$ per day. Waterproof (optional) hiking boots are the most strongly with a familiar one, Camp shoes (down booties or running shoes) LED headlamp with quality one along with extra battery, 2 trekking poles for each. Camelback water bladder or sipper (water bottle) about 2 per pax. We need Chocolates, Energy bar, Dry fruits, ORS and elector light drink. Down jacket with cover comfortable too is about -10, -15 • c. Most of the second hand or new equipment’s you can hire or buy in Kathmandu. And the cost will be cheaper for you to compare your country. And the more extra light jacket. T-shirt, goggles (UV protected) and 5 pair thermal pants and cap for sun cover, Waterproof gloves, woolen gloves, and socks. Sunscreen, moisturizer, lip balm and sanitizer handy. We recommend adding a pair of Yaktrax or Microspikes. These are mini-crampons and might be n
View from Kongmala pass is beautiful 360 degrees panoramic. Indeed, the Kongmala pass trek is excellent to do regarding its stunning landscapes. Right from the pass rises sharp small ridge to the main pass and main peak Pokalde (5806m). But a more natural way to the top of the pass does not lead from here, but from the lake. Beautiful views from the pass, beautiful scenery complement the vast blue lake in Imja Valley. Mountain panorama shows off from north to south: Lhotse (8516 m asl), Lhotse Shar (8,383 m asl), Makalu (8463 m asl), and Ama Dablam (6814m) and many others.
