US$ 2270
Everest Three Passes Trek is one of the most thrilling adventurous treks of the Everest Region that comprises three high passes namely Kongma-La-Pass (5,535m), Chola-La-Pass (5,420m) and Renjo La Pass (5,338m) which is the latest discovery of great Sherpa and the feeling of crossing these passes is heavenly. Apart from the up-close views of everlasting snow capped Himalayas and the three passes; climbing of three great peaks Gokyo Ri (5,483m), Kalapatthar (5,545m) and Chhukung (5,550m) which are the highlights of the Everest Region trekking to the Everest Base Camp makes this trekking the most adventurous and enduring trek.
Everest three passes trekking route is designed to add the adventure and the excitement even more to the Everest Base Camp Trek with the natural grandeur of world’s high altitudes palaces of magnificent views of soaring mountains on its glory while the high altitudes settlements give you the authentic lifestyle of Himalayan people Sherpa. To complete this trek, it takes 19 days or even more if you wish to take frequent rest with an average walking of 6-8 hours a day.
Everest Three Passes Trekking route begins with your arrival in Nepal and briefing you the trekking routes. Second day is the Kathmandu valley sightseeing. Kathmandu is known for its centuries old mix cultural heritage. Seven UNESCO heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley itself show the importance of this sightseeing.
The real adventure trekking starts from the third day with an awe-inspiring mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla being one of the shortest runways in the world and a short trek to Phakding. The next stop is the Namche Bazaar a known highest market place of the world or the capital of Sherpa community and the junction for trekkers of the Khumbu Region via Dudhkoshi valley. Then the route goes through Tengbuche, Dengbuche, chhukung, Lobuche to Gorak Shep. While stepping in up to Gorak Shep you will cross the first Kongma-La-Pass.
Stunning mountain views are obvious and an opportunity to saturate with the Sherpa culture that they have still conserved their rich traditions, values and beliefs in the modern era.
The occurrences of the eye-catching views of towering mountains are more onward as you head ahead with the mesmerizing views of the Khumbu Glacier and Ice-fall at the Everest Base Camp and a 360-degree view of the mountains from the Kala Patthar including a superb view of the tallest peak of the world. The next excitement is waiting ahead, climbing Gokyo Ri peak would be one of the best moments of the trek as you can have the views of world tallest mountains. The trekking trails ends with passing through Renjo-La-Pass and Cho-La Pass back to Lukla and a short flight to Kathmandu.
The 19 days exploration begins from your arrival at Kathmandu and takes you to the base of the Everest and then through the high passes and great peaks with many extravagant views of the Himalayas including the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th and 8th highest mountains of the world, some of the most daring trekking routes having an eye-catching natural sceneries, rarest animals, deep gorges, high hill terraces, rhododendron- bamboo- alpine forests, high altitude Himalayan lakes and colorful villages of Sherpa with distinct culture, tradition and beliefs that the every corner of the route is itself a package of surprises and at the end when you finish your trek, you are left with all the experiences worth sharing proudly that I was once there for the Everest Three High Passes Trek.
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Particular (from to) |
Time |
Distance (Km) |
Elevation(m) |
Meals |
1 |
Arrival at Kathmandu |
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BB |
2 |
Sightseeing at Kathmandu Valley |
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BB |
3 |
Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding |
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B L D |
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4 |
Trek from Phakding to Namche |
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B L D |
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5 |
Acclimatization on Namche |
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B L D |
6 |
Trek from Namche to Tengboche |
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B L D |
7 |
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche |
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B L D |
8 |
Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung |
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B L D |
9 |
Acclimatization at Chhukung |
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B L D |
10 |
Trek to Lobuche via Kongma La Pass |
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B L D |
11 |
Trek to Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp |
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B L D |
12 |
Trek to Kalapathar to Dzongla |
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B L D |
13 |
Trek from Dzongla to Gokyo via Thagnak |
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B L D |
14 |
Acclimatization at Gokyo and climb to Gokyo Ri |
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B L D |
15 |
Trek from Gokyo to Renjo La Pass to Marlung |
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B L D |
16 |
Trek from Marlung to Namche Bazar |
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B L D |
17 |
Trek from Namche to Lukla |
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B L D |
18 |
Flight from Lukla to Ktm |
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B |
19 |
Departure Day |
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B |
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, which lies in the capital city of Nepal. Our company representative will be there to receive at the Airport with the holding board. You will then escort to the hotel preferred by you.
Activity: Arrive Kathmandu
Meal: Welcome Meal
Accomodation: 4* hotel
Kathmandu valley is famous for its religious monuments where 7 heritage sites (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swaymbhunath, Changunarayan Temple) are listed in World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Your day starts in the late morning after breakfast. A guide will take you to the historical places and provide detailed information about the culture, architecture, monuments, lifestyle of people, festivals. After half day sightseeing you will be driven back to the hotel and will be briefed about the trek.
Activity: Explore Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast
Accomodation: 4* hotel
Early in the morning, we prepared for a trip. We take morning breakfast at the hotel then leave the hotel for Airport. The flight will depart from Kathmandu to Lukla. On arrival in Lukla, our experienced local porter will meet you. Heading down the trail to Phakding, we already notice the fluttering Tibetan prayer flags and meet local people reciting Tibetan mantras as they walk.
Activity: Fly to Lukla & Trek Starts
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
On this day, the trail takes through forest villages with plowed fields and yak pastures. As we enter the Sagarmatha National Park, you can see Thamserku rising above us. We will continue our journey to Namche Bazaar as it is the largest sherpa village in the Khumbu region and is the starting point for expeditions and trekking groups.
Namche Bazaar is the last stop where you can buy stuff which you forget to carry.
Activity: Trek To Namche Bazaar
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
Acclimatization is very important while trekking at high altitude, to allow our bodies to adjust to the high altitude. The best way to acclimatize is to be active.
On this day, you can explore Namche Bazaar and the Sherpa lifestyle and will take you to visit the school set by Sir Edmud Hillary in the Khumjung village.This town contains numerous WiFilinked cafes, restaurants, souvenirs and gear shops. Mountains such as Kwangde, Thamserku, Kangtega, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam can be seen from here.
Activity: Explore Namche Bazaar
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
The trail up to Tengboche is a dusty switchback route but the panoramic views from the monastery make it all worthwhile. We will take breakfast at Namche bazaar then continue our journey.
Activity: Trek to Tengboche
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
The trail first has a descent to begin the day as you head down into the forest as you pass the small village of Diboche, then the remainder of the trail will be the slow ascent towards Dingboche. Out in front of you will be some vast views of Ama Dablam and the surrounding mountain landscape. Penboche is a village where we will stopover for our lunch and observe Mt.Everest view.
Activity: Trek to Dingboche
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
Today the trek from Dingboche to Chhukung is pretty straightforward. After having breakfast at Dingboche, our journey began right alongside the river further down the valley and passing the outskirts of Dingboche.
Activity: Trek to Chhukung
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
On the 9th day, spend the day at Chhukung.As you reach higher, your body needs to get acclimatized to the thin air at higher altitudes. We will explore Chhukung.
Activity: Explore Chhukung
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
The trek begins early in the morning as today is the day to cross one of the three high passes with plenty of preparation including water and food stuffs as there are no lodges on the way. At the top of the Kongma La pass, we can see cairns wrapped in prayer flags; a mark of the pass. The descending route then is tough that follows the Khumbu glacier and takes us to Lobuche.
Activity: Trek to Lobuche
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
Finally it has arrived! Today your dream of getting to the base of the world’s highest peak turns into reality. EBC is the dream destination to every person from the world. Today will be one of the most memorable walks in your journey. Oxygen level drops as the elevation rises. So, walk slowly and steady. You can leave your stuff at the teahouse and hike up to Everest Base Camp.The stunning views of mountains drive you crazy. Back to Gorak Shep.
Activity: Reach EBC & Return back to Gorak Shep
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
On the 12th day of our trek, we had breakfast and hiked to Kala patthar. Kala Patthar is the most popular viewpoint in the Everest Region. Kala Patthar is the highest point of your trek. Kala Patthar is surrounded by icy walls of Mount Pumori, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse. One can enjoy a 360 degree view of these Himalayan giants. Back to Gorak shep and take lunch .
Activity: Trek to Dzongla
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
Today, your trek begins from Dzongla to Gokyo via Cho La pass.The pass is not much difficult but it contains the glacier passing which is difficult. Trail to cross the Cho la pass and pass the glacier then walk deep down to hit the land which is full of loose rock.
Activity: Trek to Gokyo
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
Acclimatization provides us time to climb the Gokyo Ri from where you can see the mesmerizing views of the Everest region including Thonak Tsho lake and Ngozuma Tsho lake.
Three kilometers north of Gokyo lies Ngozumpa Tsho glacier and within five minutes walk lies Scoundrel’s Viewpoint. You can get fantastic views of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Makalu.
On the north of the fifth Gokyo Lake, you can see astounding views of the Cho Oyu Base Camp and the Ngozumpa Glacier which is the longest glacier in the Himalayas.
Activity: Explore Gokyo
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
On this day, we are heading from Gokyo to Marlung via Renjo La pass. The trail consists of walking alongside the Dudh Pokhari. After reaching Renjo La pass, amazing views of the Himalayas and Rolwaling ranges accompany us.
The view from the Renjo La pass is a panoramic view of the majestic mountains, Everest,Lhotse,Cholatse and Taboche. While descending, the trail is a bit risky because of the ice present on the way.
Activity: Trek to Marlung
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
On day 16, we trek from Marlung to Namche bazaar through a traditional route used by Tibetan traders for centuries. We come across the Bhote Koshi river, from where the direction changes to Taranga. The trail then further descends from Taranga to Thame village. From Thame, we follow the trail descending further and passing through small villages to reach Namche
Activity: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
This is the final day of Foot trek. The entire trail is a gradual descent until Lukla. We cross many small villages, suspension bridges, pine and rhododendron forests. Dudh Koshi River and its tributaries flow along with us throughout the trail.
Activity: Trek down to Lukla
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: Lodge / Teahouse
After breakfast, we took a flight to Kathmandu from Lukla and escorted you to your respective Hotel. After taking some rest you can go shopping.
Activity: Fly back to Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Accomodation: 4* hotel
According to your flight schedule, our company representative will manage everything for you and drop you off at the Airport. If you have enough time then we will take you for sightseeing where you can do shopping.
Activity: Fly back
If our standard itinerary doesn't fully meet your needs, we are happy to tailor it to your specific preferences and requirements.
Everest Three Passes trek is adventurous which will take you at high altitude. Spectacular view of Everest and lifestyle of Sherpa attracts you. Trekking across the three major Passes (KongmaLa pass,Renjo La pass, Cho La pass).
Comfort in the Himalayas trekking is properly to be equipped with all requirements, which assure comfort, safety, and an enjoyable trip. This includes sturdy quality trekking boots, multi-layered appropriate clothes to wear, a waterproof and windproof jacket that protects from uncertain mountain weather, a good backpack to carry personal things, while a day pack would carry your water bottles, snacks, and any essentials easy to reach. Also, don’t forget trekking poles for stability on uneven terrain, a hat, gloves, sunglasses for sun protection, and a headlamp if it’s low light.
Other things one might want to pack include a sleeping bag, a refillable water bottle with water purification tablets, and personal toiletries. If you are going to be using luxury accommodations, most of them have basic amenities, but it is always prudent to pack in light toiletries and a power bank for charging your devices. With proper preparation and the right equipment, any trek becomes enjoyable and hassle-free to take in the beauty of the journey.
Everest three passes trek difficulty lies from moderate to hardest trek in the world according to one’s strength and enduring capacity. Though this trek demand extra physical fitness but you should not be suffering from the knee or ankle problem alongside heart and lung diseases.
Everest three passes trek is completed by 6-8 hours walk per day with small backpack having enough breaks in between. But better prepare for this trek with adequate exercise and fitness 1-2 months prior the trek date. These could include, daily walking, go for a hike, a long walk once in a week, doing yoga related breathing etc.
In luxury trekking the workload is minimum and the acclimatization time are lengthened according to need and requirement to the physiology of the body.
Food and accommodation are the priorities for every travelers during their trek. As, Everest lies in the rural part of the country and the 4 star hotels or the best food and lodging cannot be achieved. However, there are presence of excellent lodge houses and hotels. An overall 16 nights are stayed in the trek and 3 days are added to the stay in Kathmandu. The hotels are mostly twin sharing and the single bedroom can be managed upon your request.
Food is essential during the trek. Burning of food is the essence for energy to achieve this 5335 s meter trek. There’s a saying in Nepalese “Dal Bhat power, 24 hours” meaning the dal bhat gives you the power to withstand for almost a day. The national cuisine is dal bhat however Sherpa’s cuisine or the foods such as momo noodle soups and other local dishes curries, lentils and vegetable can be prepared upon your wish and request.
Breads, eggs, pizza, prawn, momo, ramen noodles, desserts such as ice-cream, porridge, and steaks are commonly found and included in the menu. No traveler must worry about their foods as we prepare a detailed list of your taste and include it to the hotel and place of your stay during the trek.
We hand select the best hotels during the trek where we provide standard meals of the day as breakfast, lunch and dinner. We may however provide you complimentary tea and coffees occasionally. We highly encourage you to drink green tea, hot or warm water, coffee and want you to be fully hydrated in course of trek.
We strongly encourage you to avoid the hard drinks and highly caffeinated drinks and dairy products as they may cause difficulties in higher elevation to your physiology and health.
Travelling to the altitude above 5000s is the hardest and the proper sense of the climate is a must. However, the meteorological condition cannot be accurately forecasted by the weather reports. It is important to know about the proper knowledge in the season where the climate fluctuation is less and gives the immense opportunities in enjoying picturesque views with the scenic mountainous trek to the highest altitude mountain of the world.
Tourist, professional climbers or locals travel to EBC throughout whole year. However, there can be ups and downs during the path. Thus, the proper time for travelling can be in spring or autumn. The vivid and alluring blue skies and fresh verdant lushly green paths make this trek memorable.
In the spring i.e. between February and June has the best achieved climate. The temperature lies between the ranges of 20 degrees to 5 degrees in the night. The skies or clear, no hue or cloud are seen, the path are green and lushly, the adequate snow on mountains and the drizzling crystal clear water on stream alongside the pine and rhododendron forest.
Similarly, the best season is between Septembers to early November. This is also the best time as lots of traveler are seen in the trek and a rapid peak or influx in tourism is seen. No fluctuation in weather with the adequate temperature make this season excellent. The Nepalese major festivals; Dashain and Tihar also lies in this season. The skies are clear and the season is excellent for the trekking.
Though not highly preferred, rainy season from early June to late august can be the time toachieve EBC trekking. This season has the most changeable climate i.e. from clear to rainyweather. However, the time isn’t harshest as no snow falls in this season and one can enjoy the monsoon alongside the rocky mountain terrain.
The period between late Novembers to early February is not preferred as it is the winter season and have the harshest cold. The most casualties heard occur during this season.
The continuous down pouring of icefall and the temperatures to the minus degree Celsius inminutes makes this trek almost impossible. Thus, choosing the best time is must while pursuing this luxury trek in Nepal.
Tipping is your own choice of presenting the gratitude for your services and within your discretion. You may wish to tip for the services you like or just say “DHANYABAD” in Nepali terms to show your immense gratitude for the service.
Tipping is usually offered on the final day of the trip. Similarly, trekkers can tip to the hotel, lodge or people on any day they like. The amount of tipping is entirely upon personal choice and perception.
When the elevation is above 2000m from the sea level AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) symptoms can be seen due to less oxygen in the atmosphere, which will make difficult while breathing. Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea are the symptoms of AMS.
Remember you’ll be trekking above 5000m in Everest Three Passes trek, so there is chance to get AMS. You should walk slowly and steady to let your body get used to the thin air. If you try to walk fast and cover high altitude in a less time, there is chances to get AMS. Precaution should be used to keep condition away from worsen. Drink Plenty of water which keeps body hydrate and have balance diet food that can energize your body.
To prevent from AMS acclimatization is included in our Itinerary. Acclimatization is very important as our destination is in high altitude. Client can bring back in a worst scenario.
For Everest Three Passes trek good travel insurance policy is very important which offers suitable coverage for all your activities. Anything can happen during the trip. Though we are more conscious about safety, sometimes we cannot rule out mishaps and emergencies which can occur at our destination.
Your travel insurance policy should cover physical injuries, helicopter evacuation, hospital expenses, and any other emergencies that you can face during trekking.
Drinking Water is very essential for trekker to keep body hydrate and prevent from AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). One should consume 3-4 liters water in a day.
We highly recommend you to carry one reusable water bottle with you which can hold hot water rather than buying bottled water. Bottled water can be expensive in trails and also it can add thrashing problems. You can use water purification tablets to purify water. But the taste will be different after using tablets. Always try to drink water after purification and proper treat. Boiled water is available at the teahouse with additional cost.
The permits that you need for
Important Documents and Information to get these permit
Yes, you needs permits for Everest Three Passes trek.
Normally, in a day we trek for 5 hours.
Hiring Guide and Porter is not compulsory. But it’s better to with Knowledgeable guide and porter who can make your trek easy and safe.
Everest Three Pass Trek gives you an overall Everest Trekking experience. You get to cross three high passes; Khongma La, Cho La and Renjo La along with an opportunity tovisit Everest Base Camp.
It is considered to be a challenging trek and is preferred by adventure lovers who want to have it all.
Autumn and Spring would be the best seasons for Everest Three Pass trek since with the clear weather and perfect sceneries and you can also enjoy the blossoms of Rhododendron flowers of various species along with other vegetations.
US$ 2270
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US$ 2270