Everest Three Pass Trek
Trip Overview
In the splendor of the Khumbu region runs one of the most desirable yet challenging treks, the Everest Three Pass trek. This trek will let you overcome the three most thrilling High Passes of Everest: Renjo La at 5360 m, Cho La at 5420 m, and Kongma La at 5545 m. Additionally, there are two more important points that you will tackle on this journey: the gorgeous Gokyo Ri at 5383 m and Kala Patthar at 5550 m.
If you dream of a strong trek in Nepal without the need to conquer the great Himalayan peaks, then the Everest Three Pass trekking trail is undoubtedly for you. This trek provides you with great emotions and unforgettable moments. You will see four Himalayan giants – Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Thamserku and many more.
You will also experience small mountain villages with their friendly inhabitants, unforgettable landscapes, iron bridges suspended high above the valleys, lush vegetation, and the absolute lack of it after crossing the zone of eternal ice.
Regarding our Everest Three Passes trekking, we have planned the program so that the route is not repeated on the way back. Our route will run almost in circles, allowing you to limit the duration of your hiking. We will take the clockwise direction, overcoming first the challenging Renjo La Pass, then Cho La Pass, saving the easiest Kongma La pass for the last.
This route will give you enough time to acclimatize, offering you the most beautiful views of mountains from different angles. However, when choosing this trek, make sure to be prepared for long hikes and demanding approaches. But do not be afraid of any technical difficulties requiring the use of climbing techniques, for example. Because you all need trekking poles on the entire route through three passes.
Are you ready for the emotional and thrilling adventure of your life? Join us. We have opened bookings for our Everest Three Pass trek for 2024 and 2025.
Transportation
Flight/Jeep-Bus
Per Day walking:
5 to 9 hours
Best Season
Oct-Dec / Mar-May
Group Size
1-14 Pax
Accomodation
Hotel/Tea House
Trip Grade
Strenuous
Max Height
5545M
Start/End
Kathmandu
Trip Highlight
- Conquer the three High Passes of Everest: Renjo La, Kongma La, and Cho La.
- Breathtaking panorama of Everest, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Island Peak, Lhotse, Nuptse, and many more
- Entry to the most incredible and beautiful viewpoint of Gokyo Ri and Kalapatthar
- Opportunity to spend two nights at the Sherpa capital of Namche
- Chance to immerse in the high mountain atmosphere
- Walk through the rich diversity of Sagarmatha National Park
- Enjoy the adrenaline-rushing flight to Lukla
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Detail Itinerary
After you arrive at Kathmandu Airport, our local guide will warmly receive you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest to relieve your exhaustion after a long flight. Afterward, if you like, you can go out, enjoy the vibrant culture of Kathmandu, and taste different cuisines in the evening.
 Welcome Dinner
 Hotel
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After breakfast in the morning, our guide will take you on a guided tour to visit the historically significant monuments of the city, including the famous Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
In the evening, there will be a brief itinerary presentation, and you are free to ask any questions you have about the trek.
Retire early for the next day of Lukla's departure.
 Breakfast
 Hotel
Enjoy an exciting early morning flight to Lukla Airport, aka Tenzing Hillary Airport. After we land, our local team of guides and porters will relieve us from the luggage. Then, we will have our breakfast and walk along the Dudh Koshi River to reach Phakding.
It's an easy trail with a gradual descent towards Thado Koshi. Then we will slowly hike uphill for two more hours to reach our overnight accommodation in Phakding.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
From Phakding, we will immediately start to climb and walk into the woods and cross the Dudh Koshi River a couple of times. Past the villages of Toktok and Benkar, we reach Monjo. Past Monjo, the path becomes steep till we arrive at Namche via Jorsalle.
The town is a pearl in the valley, a small center in a large amphitheater, teeming with life. Kusum Kanguru, Kongde Ri, Thamserku, and Everest will bestow their glory upon you in this village.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
There are many options for spending our first acclimatization day today. We can climb 300 m and go to Khumjung, the largest in the Khumbu Valley. Or you can hike for 3 hours to Everet View Hotel to enjoy the most luxurious breakfast with precious views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.
In the afternoon, we can walk towards Kunde (3840m), where we will pass under the enormous rock pyramid that dominates the plateau: it is Khumbila, a sacred mountain that the Sherpas adore and apparently have never climbed out of respect.
After enjoying our time, we will return to our lodge and spend the night.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
Leaving Namche, we will now leave the Everest Base Camp trail and head to Thame- a small yet beautiful Sherpa village. Walking along an easy trail, past through the oak, pine, fir, and rhododendron forest, we will reach the villages of Phurte and Kisibook. Then we will cross the Thesyo Khola over an iron bridge and reach Samde. From here, a short walk, and we will be at Thame. In the late afternoon, we can explore the Thame monastery.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
Leaving Thame, we will now follow the trail that runs along the Bhote Koshi River. We will reach the peaceful village of Taranga, then Marlung, which is distinct with its houses with stone slab roofs. From here, we climb for a while and reach Langden. Later, we may walk to the small lake Renjo at an altitude of around 4,500 m.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
Leaving early in the morning, we will undertake a steep climb, walk along the extensive yak pastures, and cross small lakes. Once more, the path becomes steeper till we reach the mountain lake of Angladumba Tsho. From here, we will climb the sheer cliff for a few hours and reach the top of the Renjo La Pass.
Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dudh Pokhari Lake, and the entire village of Gokyo with the massive Ngozumba glacier open up in front of our eyes.
Enjoying the views for a while, we descend towards Gokyo first by fairly steep slopes, then by steeper slopes gently as we approach the lake. Wee can see the Lobuche, the Cholatse, and the Taboc on the horizonhe.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
Before dawn, we will march to climb the Gokyo Ri, which is considered the best viewpoint in the Everest region. After about 2 to 3 hours of ascent, we will be at the summit of Gokyo Ri, from where the stunning vistas of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, Island Peak, and the serene blue Gokyo Lake open up.
Spending some time in the serenity, we now descend to Nha, hiking along the lateral moraine of Ngozumba glacier. We will then follow a well-marked path along various glacial lakes to reach Nha.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
With the backdrop of Ngozumpa glacier, we move forward along the steep,, stony,nd dusty trail towards Cho La Pass. It will take us about 3 to 4 hours hiking to reach the top of the Pass. The traditional hanging of prayer flags and the magnificent Ama Dablam, Cholatse, and Lobuche welcome us at the Pass.
Time to go down and cross a small glacier under the eastern side of the Pass. Then, we will hike down steeply towards Dzonglha, located above the glacial lake of Chola Tsho and between Cholatse and Lobuche peaks.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
We will once again walk along the Everest Base Camp Trail today. But first, we will hike down to the Cho La Valley and walk along the Chola Tsho Lake. Soon, we will reach the Khumbu valley and walk alongside the Imja Khola River. We will arrive at Lobuche shortly after we reach the junction of the Khumbu and Lobuche glaciers. Nuptse, Lobuche, Cholatse, Tawoche, in the distance Ama Dablam, bestow their views upon us.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
From Lobuche, we will undertake a short and gradual climb along the mountainous terrain following the Khumbu glacier to reach Gorakhsep. Along the route, you can see the magnanimous spectacle of Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, and Thamserku.
From Gorakshep, the trail divides into two: one leads to Everest Base Camp, and the other leads to Kala Patthar. We will choose the first path which will lead us to Everest Base Camp.We return back to Gorekshep for overnight sleep after visiting Everest Base Camp.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
Early morning we start walking towards Kala Patthar for sun rise view which we will steeply climb to reach the peak of Kala Patthar.
The view from the top, especially of Mt. Everest and Nuptse, will exceed anything you have seen before. Take your time and enjoy this wonderful view - we are now literally at the top of our trip. We will now return to Lobuche.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
Another very beautiful Himalayan day with the passage of a new high-altitude pass, the Kongma La. We will cross the lower part of the Khumbu glacier, then go up the slope towards the pass. The winding path is sometimes steep, and you feel the altitude again.
The views from this pass wedge between Makalu, AmaDablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse wow us once again. However, we cannot waste time; the path is still long and sometimes complicated due to the rocks and scree. So, we will descend to Chhukung where we will have dinner and stay for the night.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
It is a delightful day as we will pass through various traditional Sherpa hamlets of the Khumbu region. The trail is mostly downhill through the dense and charming rhododendron forest. Past the villages of Dingboche, Orsho, Shomare, and Pangboche, we will arrive at Tengboche, known for its magnificent Gumba, where the Mani Rimdu festival takes place every year in October.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
From Tengboche, we head to Namche Bazaar, descending steeply through the pine, fir, and rhododendron forests. After crossing the Jorsalle village, we reach Monjo.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
From here, we hike to Lukla for about 4 hours via Phakding. Today is the last day of the trekking in Everest region. We are going to hike for about 4 hours so we depart late morning from Monjo and get to Lukla for the lunch.
 Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
  Tea House
We will go to Lukla airport early in the morning and fly to Kathmandu. Within 30 minutes, enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery for the last time. From Kathmandu airport, we will drive you to your hotel in Kathmandu, where you can enjoy your well-deserved rest.
 Breakfast
  Hotel
Depending on the departure time, free morning to prepare your bag, finish your purchases, and wander one last time among the narrow streets of old Kathmandu.
 Breakfast
What's Included In The Package
- All (international and domestic) airport transfers on a tourist /Private vehicle.
- Twin-sharing/double accommodation in hotel for 3 nights in Kathmandu including breakfast.
- Twin-sharing Tea house accommodation during the trek for 15 nights in the mountain region.
- Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour fees/Guide/Transportations.
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu domestic flights.
- All necessary ground transfers.
- All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), with a cup of tea.
- Experienced, first-aid trained, government licensed, English-speaking trekking guide.
- All the necessary permits (Trekking permit/Local authority permits)
- Porters during the trek for carrying luggage (1 porter for 2 clients with Max 22 kgs weight limit in total).
- Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance for all staff.
- All administrative expenses and government taxes.
- Evacuation assistance in case of emergency.
What's Excluded In The Package
- International air fare.
- Nepal Visa.
- Emergency Evacuation/s and medical treatments.
- Upgrade of accommodations.
- Travel Insurances.
- Emergency evacuation(s), Accidents, recovery & additional transport.
- Change in Itinerary due to cancelled helicopter flight or unavoidable delays on route i.e. landslides etc, extra or cancelled accommodation etc.
- Personal Expenses.
- Excess luggage above recommended levels.
- Some meals, all kind of bottled drinks, Internet services, hot showers etc.
- Tips for the guides, porters and drivers.
Fixed Departure Dates For 2024/2025
Essential Information
Before booking
- Choose the right trip, considering your health, physical ability, and experiences.
- Read the terms and conditions properly.
- Make sure the payment is delivered to ensure the final confirmation.
After Booking
High-altitude activities in Nepal are not just physically demanding, they are a test of your fitness. It’s not a suggestion, it’s a necessity to ensure you’re physically ready for these adventures. By committing to physical training, you’ll not only be prepared, but you’ll also be confident and ready to take on the challenge.
For Trekking
- For multiple days of trekking at high altitudes of over 4000m-5000 m, ensure you have trained yourself well. Box jump, circuit and resistance training, and endurance training like hiking, running, cycling, or swimming can be beneficial.
- Feed on the right nutritious food rich in protein, healthy fat, and carbohydrates.
- Keep yourself focused and determined, which helps to strengthen your willpower for the next challenge ahead.
International Flights arrangements:You are responsible for arranging the international flight ticket and travel insurance, which can cover emergency evacuation and medical treatment. Our package doesn’t include this service.
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