Everest Three High Passes Trek is a challenging high pass trek in Nepal, crossing 3 high mountain passes in the Everest region: Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La. Besides crossing the three high passes of the Everest region, you can also visit the most famous places like Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri peak, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Chhukung Ri, and Tengboche Monastery on this trek.
Everest Three High Passes Trek is considered one of the most beautiful high altitude trekking routes in the world and offers a unique opportunity to explore the breathtaking Khumbu Valley, home of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. The trek will take you through traditional Sherpa villages and monasteries, giving you an insight into the rich culture and history of the region.
The trekking route is also home to various plants and animals, including the Himalayan tahr, the snow leopard and the national bird of Nepal, the danphe. The trek offers breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and other peaks of the Himalayan range.
The Everest Three High Passes trek usually takes around 18–21 days to complete and requires a good level of physical fitness as well as proper acclimatization to the high altitude. Being guided by a professional mountain guide as well as having valid travel insurance is highly recommended.
Everest three high passes trekking often starts from Lukla Mountain airport. There are daily flights from Kathmandu to Lukla, but seats must be booked in advance. If you do not want to take a flight to Lukla, you will have to start the trek from Salleri or Jiri Bazaar. Which means that you will need several extra days for trekking in Solu and the lower Khumbu Valley.
During the trekking you will walk from Namche Bazar on a little used path between Renjo La Pass (5,360 m) and Gokyo Lake (4,750 m). You will discover the remote and untouched Nangpa La valley, the Sherpa village of Marlung and the monastery village of Thame.
From Gokyo, you can hike to the top of Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) or to Fifth Lake (4,980 m), which is a more strenuous day hike. After Gokyo Lake, follow the route to cross Cho La Pass (5,420 m), one of the most popular and visited passes in Everest region. Crossing Cho La Pass, you will continue the trek to Gorakshep (5,140 m) to visit Everest Base Camp and climb the non-technical peak Kala Patthar. From here you will have excellent views of Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m) and many other snow-capped mountains.
After enjoying the view of Kala Patthar, hike back to Gorakshep and from here continue the trek to Lobuche. From here you will have to cross another pass, Kongma La Pass (5,535 m), which is a bit more difficult than the other two passes. The trek from Lobuche to Chhukhung is a long day, but it offers an adventurous journey.
From Chhukhung, you will trek in the morning to Chhukhung Ri (5,550 m) and back to Chhukhung, from where you will trek for a few more days to Lukla, where the trek ends. From Lukla, take a morning flight to Kathmandu.
The Everest trek over three high passes can be done clockwise and counterclockwise (anti-clockwise). The clockwise direction is more challenging, but the counterclockwise direction is much easier than clockwise. If you want to do this trek counterclockwise, it is better to contact us for a new itinerary.
21 days Everest Base Camp Trek includes 16 days trekking (17 days from Kathmandu), one day sightseeing and one day rest in Kathmandu, two days for arrival and departure from Kathmandu.
The trip itinerary will be customized according to your wishes. You can even book the hotel in Kathmandu yourself and if you don't need a porter, carry the luggage yourself, which is also possible, but a guide is mandatory if you book full board trekking package service.
The cost of the Everest Three High Passes trekking package depends on various factors. These include the duration of the trek, the size of the group (Larger groups might be able to negotiate better rates, while solo trekkers or small groups may pay a premium for personalized services), the level of services included (budget, standard, luxury) and the reputation and standard of the trekking company you choose.
The Alpine Adventure Club announces the cost and some fixed departure dates for the Everest Three High Passes Trek for groups joining in 2024 and 2025, the cost includes the standard service. If you wish to participate in a private trek, the cost will be different.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Kathmandu flight to Lukla trek to Phakding (2,610 m)
Day 04: Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 06: Namche Bazaar trek to Thame (3,800 m)
Day 07: Thame trek to Lungden (4,300 m)
Day 08: Lungden trek to Gokyo Lake over the Renjo La Pass (5,360 m)
Day 09: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) then trek to Thangna/Dragnag (4,700 m)
Day 10: Thagna trek to Dzongla (4,830 m) over the Cho La Pass (5,420 m)
Day 11: Dzongla to Lobuche (4,910 m)
Day 12: Lobuche trek to Gorak Shep (5,140 m) and hike to Everest base camp (5,364 m)
Day 13: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) then trek to Lobuche (4,910 m)
Day 14: Lobuche trek to Chhukhung over the Kongma La Pass (5,535 m)
Day 15: Chhukung hike to Chhukung RI (5550m) then trek to Dingboche (4,410 m)
Day 16: Dingboche trek to Tengboche (3,867 m)
Day 17: Tengboche trek to Monjo (2,840 m)
Day 18: Monjo trek to Lukla (2,840 m)
Day 19: Lukla flight to Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Day 20: Reserve Day in Kathmandu
Day 21: Depart Kathmandu
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