Everest Three High Passes Trek – 18 Days
USD 1850
18 Days
Challenging
Kala Patthar (5,550 m/18,209 ft)
Hotel/Lodge/Teahouse
Private Vehicle/Tourist Bus/Flight
Min. 1 pax - Mix. 25 pax
Spring (Mar-may) & Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Everest Three High Passes Trek – 18 Days Brief Insight
The Everest Three High Passes Trek is among the most adventurous trekking in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The passes of the trek are the beautiful Himalayas connected with valleys and villages located around the region of Mount Everest. You will pass over three exciting passes: Kongma La at 5,535m, Cho La at 5,420m, and Renjo La that is at 5,360m in altitude.
You get to see peaks such as Pumari, Nuptse, and Amadablam. Trekkers will come across valleys, beautiful and colorful villages, and then forest and high-altitude regions. Kongma La Pass is the highest of them all and the Cho La Pass is the most challenging.
Any person in search of a thrill is highly recommended to do this trek because the Everest Three Passes trek makes you cross three awesome passes standing at an elevation of more than 5000m.
The Everest Three Passes trek is very much different from other treks in the Everest region. In terms of the trek, it is very different and also quite strenuous. Here at Eco Nepal Trekkers, we will guarantee you a comfortable trekking schedule. The itinerary of this trip is altitude friendly and our package will offer a trekker all that s/he may require to successfully undertake this trek.
About the cultural aspect, the equivalent of trekking through the territories inhabited by the local population of Sherpa descent where you can see monuments of architecture, archeology, and folklore, tourists can get acquainted with the different customs of the Sherpa, and the other cultures. It also runs through the Sagarmatha National Park which has a wide variety of flora and fauna.
The Three Passes trek starts at Kathmandu with a flight to Lukla and then, trek to Phakding. As the trek advances, the trekking trail will cover places including Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Chhukung, and cross Cho-La pass(5,420m). The trek will end with a scenic flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla.
Highlights of Everest Three High Passes Trek – 18 Days
- Traverse three high passes i.e. Cho La Pass (5420m), Renjo La Pass (5340m), and Kongma La Pass (5,535m).
- Witness 5 frozen lakes of Gokyo Valley during the trek.
- Walk across colorful flags, Mani stones, prayer wheels, and many more.
- Get close to Sherpa’s beautiful culture and their way of life.
- Come across the diverse flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park.
- Trek along the diverse terrain, dense forests, and lovely villages.
- Sweeping views of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
- Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft), 35 mins; Trek to Phakding (2,651 m/8,698 ft), 3-4 hrs
- Day 03: Trekking from Phakding to Namche (3,440 m/11,286 ft), 5-6 hrs
- Day 04: Acclimatization Day in Namche
- Day 05: Trekking from Namche to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft), 5-6 hrs
- Day 06: Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,304 ft), 4-5 hrs
- Day 07: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
- Day 08: Trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,900 m/16,076 ft) via Khong Ma La Pass, 10 hrs
- Day 09: Trekking from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,160 m/16,929 ft), 8 hrs
- Day 10: Trekking from Gorak Shep to Dzongla (4,800 m/15,748 ft), 8 hrs
- Day 11: Trekking from Dzongla to Gokyo (4,750 m/15,583 ft) via Cho La Pass, 9 hrs
- Day 12: Acclimatization Day at Gokyo
- Day 13: Trekking from Gokyo Valley to Marlung (4,210 m/13,812 ft) via Renjo La Pass, 7-8 hrs
- Day 14: Trekking from Marlung to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft), 5-6 hrs
- Day 15: Trekking from Namche to Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft), 5-6 hrs
- Day 16: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft), 35-40 mins
- Day 17: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Day 18: Final Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Distance :
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Highest Altitude :
Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Duration :
***
Meals :
Breakfast
It’s the day you arrive in Kathmandu. Our representatives will pick you up at Tribhuwan International Airport and drop you off at Thamel later. Thamel is a popular tourist area.
Relax a bit and later roam around the city to try out some of the local cuisines. After the short excursion, don’t forget to purchase anything if you need something for your trek. Later, return to the hotel and rest for the night there.
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft), 35 mins; Trek to Phakding (2,651 m/8,698 ft), 3-4 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft),Phakding (2,651 m/8,698 ft)
Trek Duration :
35 mins; 3-4 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Today, on the second day of our journey, we will be heading towards Lukla by flight. The flight offers the most scenic flight you have ever been on, so get your fingers crossed for a window seat. The total flight duration will take us around 2,850m, and we will arrive at Nepal’s most thrilling and beautiful airport.
Upon reaching Lukla you can hire porters there and we will trek to Phakding. Not taking the first trek to a strenuous level, we will only hike for 3-4 hours. Hike alongside Dudh Koshi and yak herds, we reach Phakding where we will be accommodating for today.
Day 03: Trekking from Phakding to Namche (3,440 m/11,286 ft), 5-6 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Namche (3,440 m/11,286 ft)
Trek Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Our 3rd day will start with a delicious breakfast in Phakding and later we will be hiking towards Namche. We will hike through beautiful Sherpa villages like Manjo, Jhorsalle, and many more, and will take us around 5-6 hours to reach Namche.
If we are lucky enough, we can see a clear view of Mt.Everest before and after reaching the Namche which is also known as the main town of the Khumbu region.
Day 04: Acclimatization Day in Namche
Highest Altitude :
Namche (3,440 m/11,286 ft)
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
On day 4 we separated a day for the wellness of our fellow trekkers which is an acclimatization day in Namche. So today we will not trek any further for a day for our bodies to adapt to the altitude we are going to acquire in the upcoming days.
Well, it does not mean you will only be staying in our rooms for the whole day. We will visit the local Sherpa museum dig deeper into the culture, and enjoy some of the splendid views of Thamserku, Taboche, Cholatse, and Everest Peak. And later spend another night in Namche.
Day 05: Trekking from Namche to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft), 5-6 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft)
Trek Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
We will be trekking to Tengboche which is a beautiful Tibetan village. After breakfast, we will hike for 5-6 hours today. On the way, you will enjoy some of the beautiful views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
After reaching Tengboche we will roam around the village and visit the famous Tengboche monastery. After looking at the artistry and sculpture of the monastery and knowing even more about the culture, we will get back to our teahouse and rest for the day after dinner.
Day 06: Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,304 ft), 4-5 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Dingboche (4,360 m/14,304 ft)
Trek Duration :
4-5 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
On day 6, we will start our trek to Dingboche which will take us around 4-5 hours for the day. We will follow alongside Dush Koshi and get a bit closer views of the Himalayas than in previous days. We can see the views of Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamersku, and Ama Dablam.
After hiking for around 5 hours we will start to see the village of Dingboche which is on the downside of Khumbu. Later we will be having dinner in a teahouse in Dingboche and rest for the day.
Day 07: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
Highest Altitude :
Dingboche (4,360 m/14,304 ft)
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
It’s the 7th day of the trek and today’s day is separated for acclimatization. We will not be exceeding more height for the day but be prepared for the upcoming days.
We will explore the Dingboche village for the day and visit nearing viewpoints and monasteries. We will stay at the same teahouse so we don’t have another problem of shifting yet for another day.
Day 08: Trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,900 m/16,076 ft) via Khong Ma La Pass, 10 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Lobuche (4,900 m/16,076 ft),Khong Ma La Pass (5,545m)
Trek Duration :
9-10 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
We will trek for 10 hours all together for today we will be heading towards Lobuche for the day. The path passes through yak pastures and fields.
Along the way, we will cross through villages like Thukla and Dughla. It will be a bit more strenuous than previous days of our journey so be prepared and don’t forget to hydrate yourself from time to time. Later, we reach the height of 4,900 m and rest for the day after dinner.
Day 09: Trekking from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,160 m/16,929 ft), 8 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Gorak Shep (5,160 m/16,929 ft), EBC(5364m)
Trek Duration :
7-8 hours
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Begin your day with a cup of tea, eggs, and oatmeal, and get your gear ready for the day. We will walk through the rocky moraines of the Khumbu Glacier on the way.
Take as many photos as you can along the way because the trail offers lots of scenic mountain views and clear blue skies. After reaching Gorak Shep, also the highest tea house we will have some food and sleep for the night here.
Day 10: Trekking from Gorak Shep to Dzongla (4,800 m/15,748 ft), 8 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Dzongla (4,800 m/15,748 ft)
Trek Duration :
6-7 hours
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
After spending the night in the highest teahouse, we will be descending a bit and reach Dzongla for the day. We will trek for around 8 hours for the day, it is a bit strenuous so be prepared and hydrate yourself along the whole way.
We’ll move alongside the Dudh Koshi and enjoy close-up views of Ama Dablam and Lobuche. Dzongla is our last stop for the day, and we will stay at a teahouse for the night.
Day 11: Trekking from Dzongla to Gokyo (4,750 m/15,583 ft) via Cho La Pass, 9 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Gokyo (4,750 m/15,583 ft), Cho La Pass (5420m)
Trek Duration :
9 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
On the 11th day, we will head towards Gokyo, which is the second pass among our three high passes trek. We will begin towards Cholatse and continue towards Cho La, in which you will be surrounded by mind-blowing scenarios of the Himalayas during the whole journey today.
Take photos of the peaks and frozen blue lakes and after some time spending time there. We will descend from the other side of Cho La and pass our checkpoint for the day Thangnak and later we arrive in Gokyo and rest for the day after dinner.
Day 12: Acclimatization Day at Gokyo
Highest Altitude :
Gokyo (4,750 m/15,583 ft)
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
To be more specific and cautious, we will spend a day for acclimatization here in Gokyo at a height of 4,750 m.
Since we are staying in Gokyo and not taking it any further for the day does not mean we will only stay at the teahouse for the whole day. We will visit the village and get to know even more about the Tibetan culture and visit the viewpoint to experience a beautiful sunset.
Day 13: Trekking from Gokyo Valley to Marlung (4,210 m/13,812 ft) via Renjo La Pass, 7-8 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Marlung (4,210 m/13,812 ft), Renjo La Pass (5,345 m)
Trek Duration :
7-8 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Finally, it is the day we visit the last of our three-pass trek, Renjo La. Renjot La is situated at 5,345m and from here you can get 360 views of the peaks all around like Everest, Lhotse, and Taboche.
Today’s trek will be a bit tough because we trek for 7-8 hours and reach our final destination for the day which is Marlung. We’ll stay here for today and prepare for our descending journey tomorrow.
Day 14: Trekking from Marlung to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft), 5-6 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft)
Trek Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Today we will be descending towards Namche Bazaar which will take us around 5 hours to get there. Hiking side by side of the Bhote Koshi we will come across Thame. Thame is a popular place known for the best climbers of Mount Everest.
Later in the evening, we will reach Namche Bazaar which has far way better facilities than the places we hiked in beforehand. Roam around the beautiful Namche bazaar and roam around various cafes, pubs, and bakeries. We will also find better lodges here in Namche Bazaar and we will be resting here for the night after dinner.
Day 15: Trekking from Namche to Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft), 5-6 hrs
Highest Altitude :
Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft)
Trek Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
It’s the day we bid our goodbyes to the beautiful Khumbu region. We will be following the same path we did in our ascend journey in the beginning.
It’s the last day of our trek where we have to hike so we will not take it fast and we will be trekking only for 5 hours today. We reach Lukla where our last stop of the day is. Lukla is the same place we landed on the second day of our trek and it is the place we will be staying for the day.
Day 16: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft), 35-40 mins
Highest Altitude :
Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Duration :
35-40 mins
Meals :
Breakfast
Well it the time we farewell the beautiful Everest region and catch our flight in the morning. After breakfast, we will be on our flight to Kathmandu in about 35-40 minutes.
Enjoy the beautiful aerial scenarios of valleys and mountain ranges from high above. Upon reaching Kathmandu, our representatives will be there to pick you up and drop off at Thamel. Enjoy the day in the tourist area and sleep in the Hotel.
Day 17: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Highest Altitude :
Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Farewell Dinner
Today we will explore Kathmandu after our exploration in the Everest region. We will start today’s journey from Syayambhunath(Monkey Temple) which is a holy place for Buddhists and Tibetans, Pashupatinath Temple which is also one of the biggest temples in South East Asia, Bouddha nath Stupa which is a pilgrimage site for Buddhist culture which is also a popular tourist area.
After roaming around the city for the whole day, you will be dropped off at your hotel in the late evening.
Day 18: Final Departure
Well, it’s the 18th day and also the end of our beautiful journey. We wish you had the best experience with us and hope you contact us if you want to trek more in Nepal.
We will have a small farewell program and later we will drop you off at the Tribhuwan International Airport.
What is included in Everest Three High Passes Trek – 18 Days
- Airport Pick up and Drop
- Kathmandu to and from Ramechhap transportation
- Domestic Flight TicketTicket Fare (LUK-RMH-LUK)
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Your Main meals are breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek
- Sagarmatha National Park fees and TIMS Card
- All accommodations will be Tea Houses and Lodges during the trek
- Tour Guide on a Private Vehicle for Valley Sightseeing
- An experienced trekking guide who is licensed by the government
- Porter will be available to carry your luggage
- All transportation as per itinerary
- Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant
- Achievement Certificate after completing the Trip
- All expenses for Trekking guide and porter
- Emergency helicopter rescue services must be paid for by your travel insurance company
- Government taxes, VAT, and office service charge
What is Excluded
- Nepal entry visa fee
- International flight fare and airport departure tax
- Travel insurance, including high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage
- Personal Gear And Equipment for Trekking
- Lunch and dinner meals in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Sightseeing entrance fee
- Personal expenses including Hot Shower, Mineral water, hot water, coffee, WiFi, bar and beverages bills, alcohol drinks, and telephones during the trek
- Tips for your Trekking Guide & Porter
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When to Visit Everest Three High Passes Trek
The best seasons to complete the Everest High Passes Trek are spring (March to May) and autumn (mid-September to November). The weather is bright and dry at these times of year, making them perfect for trekking and enjoying unobstructed views of the mountains. The days are nice, but the evenings are chilly. However, the trails grow congested and bustling due to the high season.
On the hillsides, rhododendron blossoms are particularly plentiful in the spring. Trekking to the Everest High Passes is very popular in autumn. This time of year can offer you with vistas that are exceptionally clear due to the conclusion of the wet monsoon season, which removes the sky of dust and pollution.
Everest Three High Passes Trek Difficulty
Everest Three High Passes Trek is well known for its complexity and difficulties. Trekkers should be in good physical and mental shape to handle difficult terrain and high altitudes. Three high Himalayan passes, Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La, each above 5,000 metres in elevation, must be crossed on the trek.
The weather can be erratic, varying from being extremely hot in lower elevations to being quite cold in higher ones. Higher elevations’ thin air might contribute to problems associated with altitude. Therefore, thorough acclimatization is required. The complex nature of the route is increased by the possibility of encountering snowy and icy areas.
Despite challenges, the journey rewards those who succeed with breathtaking mountain views and a deep sense of accomplishment. It is the pinnacle of Himalayan adventures.
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