Everest Three Passes Trek

Highlights

Trekking around entire Everest region

Cross three challenging Passes: Renjo La, Cho La and Kongma La

Mesmerizing views of high mountains including Mt.Everest(8848m), Mt.Lhotse(8516m), Mt.Makalu(8463m), Mt.Cho Oyu(8210m), Mt Amadablam(6812m) and many more

Explore Best Viewpoints of Everest: Kala Patthar(5545m) and Gokyo Ri(5483m)

Great Opportunity to explore flora and fauna Of Sagarmatha National Park

Introduction:

Everest Three Passes Trek with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition is an unlimited adventure for keen trekkers seeking to explore the high altitude trekking trails that go through the midst of world's towering mountains and discover the hidden natural wonders within the - World Heritage site of UNESCO "Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park ". In fact, the trek offers lifetime experience of crossing three high altitude passes in the Everest Region. Our three passes trek includes the crossing of Renjo La Pass at 5435 meters, Cho La Pass at 5420 meters and Kongma La Pass at 5535 meters in one trek. Moreover one gets an opportunity to explore the beautiful Gokyo valley - hike up to the best viewpoints of Everest including Gokyo Ri at 5483 meters and Kalapatthar at 5545 meters for striking views of world's highest mountain ranges including Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mt. Makalu (8463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), Mt. Amadablam (6812m) and other snow capped mountains. The trek also allows one to experience the authentic Sherpa people and their culture whose welcoming nature and kindness have won heart of countless trekkers who visited Everest region.

Trip Duration: 20 days Trip Grade: Moderate & Adventure

Lodging: Tea House Trek

Meals: Full Board on Trek & BB Plan on City

Transportation: Private vehicle & flight

Communication: Available

Group Size: Minimum 2

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Start/Finish: Lukla/Lukla

Per Day Walk: Approx. 4 - 7 hours

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu [1345m4411ft] and transfer to Hotel. Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla [2800m/9184ft] & Trek to Phakding [3-4 hrs walk] Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar [3440m/11283ft] [5-6 hrs walk] Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion around the places Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame [3739m/12395ft] [5-6 hrs walk] Day 07: Trek from Thame to Lungdhen [4380m/14266ft] [5-6 hrs walk] Day 08: Trek to Gokyo via Renjo La Pass [5435m/17826ft] [6-7 hrs walk] Day 09: Morning climb to Gokyo Ri [5483m/17984ft] and back to Gokyo. Exploring Day at Gokyo Day 10: Trek from Gokyo to Dragnag [4650m/15252ft] [3-4 hrs walk] Day 11: Trek from Dragnag to Dzongla [4843m/15885ft] via Chola pass [5420m/17777ft] [6-7 hrs walk] Day 12: Trek from Dzongla to Gorakshep [5180m/16990ft] and opt. trek to Everest Base Camp [5380m/17646ft] [7-8 hrs walk] Day 13: Morning climb to Kalapatthar [5545m/18187ft] and back to Gorakshep. Trek to Lobuche [4910m/16104ft] [5-6 hrs walk] Day 14: Trek from Lobuche to Chhukung [4730m/15514ft] via Kongma La Pass [5535m/18154ft] [7-8 hrs walk] Day 15: Trek from Chhukung to Dingboche [4410m/14464ft] [4-5 hrs walk] Day 16: Trek from Dingboche to Namche Bazaar. [6-7 hrs walk] Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla. [5-6 hrs walk] Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu. Day 20: Transfer to International Airport for Departure.

Note: The above itinerary outline can be easily tailor-made according to your preference, purpose of visit, and length of stay. Contact us to customize this trip as per your requirement

Additional Information Accommodations: In general, we provide three star rated hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per our inclusive cost of Everest Three Passes Package Trip. However, it is possible to upgrade or degrade the level of accommodation in Kathmandu as per the client’s preferences. During the entire trekking your accommodation will be arranged in Comfortable Tea Houses. Accommodations will be arranged in Single, Double, Triple or Twin – Sharing Basic as per your requirements. Meals: Our organized package trip covers inclusion of all meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the entire trek and BB Plan in Kathmandu. Wide varieties of food including Nepali, Continental, Tibetan, Indian, Italian etc will be offered in the menu. Dinner and Breakfast will be served in the same tea house lodge and en-route we will make a stop for having lunch before heading for next destination. You will be served with hygienic and healthy food ensuring best physical fitness required for the whole trekking. Physical Conditions and Experience Required: Everest Three Passes Trek is an adventurous trekking which is suitable for adventure motivated trekkers and have the ability to walk 6-7 hours per day in high altitudes carrying a light private backpack. Trekking routes of Everest Three Passes comprises of high altitude points reaching more than 5000 meters above the sea level such as - Kongma La Pass at 5535 meters, Cho La Pass at 5420 meters and Renjo La Pass at 5435 meters. We suggest trekkers to maintain physical fitness (jugging, hiking, cycling, gym, etc) prior to a couple of weeks. Mountaineering technical skills are not required for the Everest Three Passes Trek, but previous trekking experience would be highly appreciated. Best Season for Everest Three Passes Trek: 3 months in autumn (September, October & November) & 3 months in spring (March, April & May). These 6 months are considered as best season for Everest Three Passes Trek. Around this time we are guaranteed with warm and favorable weather with clear and inspiring views of the mountains in Everest region. For trekkers who wish to avoid crowd in best seasons we recommend doing the trek in December, January and February. Monsoon Season (June, July and August) will be affected by rains.