Everest Three Passes Trek

20 Days

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Best Season

Autumn and Spring

Average walking hour

5-6 hours a day

Elevation

5550m

Group Size

2-12

Activity

Teahouse Trekking

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Overview

Everest Three Passes Trek is one of the most exciting treks to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, Everest (8848m), which offers trekkers a lifetime experience amid magnificent geological setting and natural diversity. Everest Three Passes Trek is situated in the Everest or Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. It is a trek to Gokyo and Everest Base Camp through the three high passes of Everest region: Renjo La (5360m), Cho La (5420m), and Kongma La (5535m). All three passes offer breathtaking views of massive mountains such as Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Makalu (8481m), Pumori (7161m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7861m), and many other mountain peaks in the Khumbu region.

What's included

Airport

Airport pick up & drop off by car.

Accommodation

Accommodation hotel in Kathmandu, Lodges, Guesthouses during the trekas per Itinerary

Gears

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Meals

3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek

Gears

Trekking Guides and Porters Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.

Permits

Area Permit for Everest/Sagarmatha National Park, TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Everest Trek

Domestic Flights

Airfare domestic flights and taxes

Exclusions

  • International flights Nepal entry visa fee
  • All alcoholic drinks, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internet
  • Personal trekking equipment, medical and travel insurance
  • Any extra transportation except itinerary (we can arrange if request)
  • Any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue due to cause of out of our control.
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the inclusive price
  • Tips to staff. After working everyone expect some Tips, we never tell you fixed amount ,because it is up to you and up to their service.

Essential Information

Visa Information

Immigration Offices, under Department of Immigration have been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing Visa on Arrival. 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. You can expect some queues during peak Tourist season. If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad prior to your arrival. Choice is yours.

 If you have obtained visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, then you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Nepal.

Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are 'Tourist Visas'.  They bear multiple Re entry facility. Tourist Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for the purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get ' Tourist Visa' to get into the country.  However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from Department of Immigration by producing required documents.

Useful Tips:

A travel insurance policy that covers medical treatment is recommended for all tourists.
Similarly, we recommend you to make sure that the insurance covers activities such as trekking, hiking, adventure activities, rafting etc. that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal
Getting special vaccinations is not necessary when visiting Nepal.
We still recommend that you consult with your physician regarding special immunizing against any tropical disease.
It may be a good idea to get a complete checkup before departure.
We recommend that you undertake training programs to be physically fit if you plan to go high-altitude trekking or mountaineering when you’re visiting Nepal.
Please read up on altitude sickness (AMS) , diarrhea, Giardia, Dysentery, Cholera, Hepatitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Meningitis, Diphtheria, Malaria and HIV/ AIDS. Information and little precautions can often save lives.
Always make sure that your water is clean by opting for boiled and then cooled water, treated water or sealed water from a brand.
Always carry a bottle of water when trekking or venturing off away from the city/ town.
Please do not swim in lakes and water bodies, especially where depth and vegetation are not known.
Always carry and use mosquito repellant when in Terai region or during the summer.
Please have a handy medical first aid kit ready for any situation.

Everest Three Passes Trek

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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 
    Pick up at Tribhuvan International Airport by our High valley Treks staff   and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.  Brifing about three pass trip plan ,Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Day 2: Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley
    Today our highvalley treks staff and German& English speaking tour guide  take to visit the famous places of Kathmandu valley that includes  Bhaktapur ,patan , Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. After sighseen our campany will invite well come dinner at Nepali restaurant with culture dance show . Overnight in Kathmandu.
  • Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m & trek to Phakding 2610m/3-4 hours,
    . Early morning, we drive to the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport for our flight to Lukla. The flight is of 40 minutes from which a spacticuler view of  langtang range mountain and Gaurisanker himal ,Numbur Himal and many more peaks can be seen. We arrive at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. At Lukla, we meet our guide, porters and start  trek to Phakding. Its a short distance today. Overnight at lodge in Phakding
  • Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m/5-6 hours,
    Crossing several suspension bridges on our way, we reach Monjo village. We continue to trek gently ascending through steep trail and again cross a suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River before reaching Namche Bazaar, which is also known as the gateway to Everest. We get the first panoramic view of Everest (8848m) from the tourist hub of Namche Bazaar. Overnight at lodge in Namche.
  • Day 5: Acclimatization Day, Hike to Everest View hotel and down to Khumjung and Khunde village for visiting Monasteries:
    We spend this day taking a short and pleasant hike to Everest View Hotel (3962m) which offers a panoramic view of different mountains like Everest (8848m), Thamserku (6623m), and others. After taking a few photographs, we hike to Khumjung, the largest Sherpa village in the Khumbu region, to visit the ancient monastery. We can also see the skull of yeti preserved inside the monastery. We then continue to trek towards Khunde village and visit the old monastery before returning back to Namche. Overnight at lodge in Namche.
  • Day 6: Trek from Namche to Thame 3800m/5-6 hours,
    Today, we head towards Thame passing several villages, Chortens, prayer flags, and monasteries along the way. Ascending alongside Bhote Koshi River, we can view the skyline graced with several snow-capped mountains of Khumbu region. Then, crossing a bridge over the Bhote Koshi River, we finally arrive in Thame. Overnight in Thame.
  • Day 7: Trek from Thame to Lumde 4370m/4-5 hours,
    Leaving behind Thame, we begin our trek climbing over the moraine and follow a route that is used by the traders for centuries across the Nangpa-La into Tibet until we reach Marulung. Still following Bhote Koshi River upstream, we come across many Chortens and monasteries on our way to Marulung. We then continue to ascend to Lumde for an overnight stay.
  • Day 8: Trek from Lumde to Gokyo 4790m/7-8 hours, via Renjo-La 5360m,
    Today, we ascend until we reach Renjo-La (5360m) which offers a breathtaking view of the rooftops of Gokyo valley shining distantly on the shore of the lake. We come across small glacial lakes as we walk on a steep and slippery trail to reach the top of Renjo La for a panoramic view of massive peaks of Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Everest (8848m), Cholatse (6335m), and Taboche (6367m). After enjoying the stunning view, we descend to Gokyo valley. Gokyo valley sits behind the third Gokyo Lake. You can spend the evening around the pristine lake. Overnight at Lodge in Gokyo.
  • Day 9: Exploration to Fourth and Fifth Lake, 
    We take a day off from trekking and spend this day exploring the Gokyo valley. We go to visit fourth and fifth lake climbing the hill on the north shore. We are also rewarded with the mesmerizing view of Cho Oyu (8201m) and Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier of Khumbu region. After exploring the lake, we return back to Gokyo for an overnight stay.
  • Day 10: Trek from Gokyo to Gokyo-Ri 5360m to Thangnak 4700m/2-3 hours,
    We take an early morning hike to Gokyo Ri to view the amazing sunrise over the snow-capped mountain peaks. Beside sunrise, the viewpoint also offers an awe-inspiring view of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Nuptse (7861m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Pumori (7161m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and other peaks. We, then, climb down to Gokyo and continue our trek to Thangnak. We walk on the icy and slippery path through the massive Ngozumpa Glacier to arrive in Thangnak. Overnight in Thangnak.
  • Day 11: Trek from Thangnak to Dzongla 4830m/6-7 hours, via Cho-La Pass 5420m
    We continue to trek gradually ascending on the steep rocky trail which leads us to our second pass i.e. Cho-La Pass (5420m). Ascending on a slippery path with difficult icy crossing, we reach the top of Cho La Pass, which hosts a breathtaking panorama of Ama Dablam (6856m) and Cholatse (6440m). We then make a steep descent to Dzongla stumbling across frozen lake, Chortens and prayer flags. Overnight in Dzongla.
  • Day 12: Trek from Dzongla to Gorakshep 5140m/6-7 hours,
    Today, we head towards Gorakshep passing the village of Lobuche which is a major joining point of the classic trek to EBC. Accompanied by the stunning Himalayan range in the background, we continue to trek following the trail in the left bank of Khumbu Glacier and ascend steeply until we finally reach Gorakshep. Overnight in Gorakshep.
  • Day 13: Exploring the Everest Base Camp, 5364m
    Today, we spend the full day exploring the areas nearby the Everest Base Camp which takes about 2 hrs to reach from Gorakshep. The trail to Everest Base Camp is a steep ascend on a moraine route. Basecamp offers an unreal view of Everest (8848m) along with an amazing panorama of Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7861m), Lingtren (6749m), Khumbutse (6636m), and other peaks of Khumbu region. We return back to Gorakshep for an overnight stay.
  • Day 14: Hike to Kala Patthar and trek from Gorak Shep to Lobuche 4910m/2-3 hours,
    To view the amazing sunrise over the mountain peaks, we take an early morning hike to Kala Patthar before sunrise. The viewpoints offer an incredible view of Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8516m), Khumbutse (6636m), and many other peaks of Khumbu region. After the amazing sunrise view, we hike back to our campsite and continue to trek towards Lobuche passing the Changri Glacier. Overnight in Lobuche.
  • Day 15: Trek from Lobuche to Chhukhung 4730m/6-7 hours, via Khongma-La 5535m or Normal route ,
    Today, we trek to Chhukhung via our last pass: Khongma-La Pass (5535m). We cross the Khumbu Glacier and continue to ascend towards Khongma-La. The top of the pass provides an amazing view of different Himalayan ranges. After spending some time, we continue to steeply descend towards Chhukhung. Overnight in Chhukhung.
  • Day 16: Trek from Chhukhung to Pangboche 3930m/4-5 hours,
    Hiking through the rocky trail, we make our way up to Chhukhung Ri (5550m) which offers a great view of Makalu (8481m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and many more peaks. We then descend steeply passing through yak pastureland and monasteries to reach Pangboche via Dingboche and Somare. Overnight in Pangboche.
  • Day 17: Trek from Pangboche to Namche 3440m/5-6 hours,
    Leaving behind the village of Pangboche, we begin to trek to Tengboche through the forested trail. Upon reaching Tengboche, we can visit Tengboche Monastery which is the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region. We then continue to descend till Dudh Koshi River and make a climb until Kyangjuma before reaching Namche. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
  • Day 18: Trek from Namche to Lukla 2840m/6-7 hours,
    For our last day trek, enjoy with trekking staff overnight lodge  stay.
  • Day 19: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu,
    We catch our early morning 40-minute  flight to Kathmandu. We then transfer you to the Hotel and refresh after refresh or lunch ,sight seen to the saymanbunath monky tempale and dubur squar  and some shopping  ,
  • Day 20: Final Departure from Kathmandu
    Our Staff  will be pickup you from your Hotel to drop at Tribhuvan International Airport at Departure to Destination

 Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of the holiday. Similarly, the hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirements.

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