Everest Three High Passes Trek

Duration: 22 Days
Trip Grade: Moderate
Max. Altitude: 5,545m
Group Size: 1-16 Persons
Activity: Trekking and Hike
Best Season: March-May and September-November

Highlights

Breathtaking flight to Lukla
Explore the Everest View Hotel, Sherpa Culture Museum, Everest Photo Gallery
Visit Tengboche monastery & Khumjung monastery
Cross challenging Kongma La Pass, Cho La Pass, and Renjo La Pass
Reach Everest Base Camp & hike to Kala Patthar
Spend the night in picturesque Gokyo village and explore Gokyo Lakes
Get to see tempting sceneries and panoramic views of the Himalayan mountains

About Everest Three High Passes Trek

Everest High Passes Trek explores the three high passes- Kongma La Pass (5,535m), Cho La Pass (5,368m), and Renjo La Pass (5,360m) in the Khumbu region. It is one of the most adventurous journeys in the Himalayas, where you will get to witness breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountains and stunning landscapes from several different points.

Unlike the Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest Three High Passes Trek ventures into deep corners of the Everest region and allows spending more time among the Sherpa's, Rai's, Limbu's, and other communities. Everest High Passes Trek is a 22 days long trek. You will trek through beautiful remote villages, dense forests, moraines, gorges, and steep, glacial & rugged paths.

Crossing these three high passes is no joke. You have to be a strong and experienced trekker. There will be several challenging terrains throughout Everest High Passes Trekking. However, the experience you will get on this trek will last forever. You will learn leadership, survival skills, and build your tolerance level.

Itinerary

Our airport representative will welcome you to Tribhuvan International Airport. He takes you to the hotel, which we have pre-booked for you. Enjoy a few hours of relaxing and meet with other team members over a complimentary dinner organized by the company.

Accommodation:Hotel
Meals:Dinner
Altitude/Time:1340m/

It is an extra day in Kathmandu for trek preparation. In the morning, you will go on a guided sightseeing tour of monuments. Later in the day, you will meet with your trek leader/guide. Take a briefing about the trip, and do the final packing.

Accommodation:Hotel
Meals:Breakfast

You will take a morning flight to reach Lukla. The flight will be thrilling, and you can see phenomenal aerial views of the Himalayas. The trail descends to the Thado Koshi River, where you will cross a suspension bridge. Further, you will pass by Ghat village and reach Phakding.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:2,800m/

Trek along the northern bank of the Dudh Koshi River crossing several suspension bridges. You will reach a village called Monjo from where Sagarmatha National Park starts. The trail further goes through dense forests along steep & rugged paths. The trail mostly ascends to Namche Bazar.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:3,430m/5-6 hours

Today is the first rest day in Namche Bazar, the tourist hub of the Khumbu region. You will go on short hikes to the Everest View Hotel and Khumjung village. This place is very famous for offering stunning views of Mt. Everest from its windows.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:3,790m/3-4 hours

The trail from Namche Bazar gradually descends to Dudh Kosi Valley. You will reach Pungki Thanka and ascend along the right flank of the valley. The trail goes through lovely forests of rhododendron, oak, pine, etc to Tengboche village.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:3,867m/5-6 hours

Leaving Tengboche behind, you go through a lush forest and cross Imja Khola. The trail then moves along Pangboche village, where you will quickly visit an ancient monastery. Further, the trail continues along pastures and takes you to the Summer Valley of Khumbu region, Dingboche village.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:4,410m/5-6 hours

You will go on a hike to Nagarjuna Hill. The top of this hill offers captivating views of Mt. Thamserku, Lobuche East, Lobuche West, Mt. Kantega, Mt. Ama Dablam, and Taboche Peak. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the village and chit-chatting with locals.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:5,110m/2 hours

Cross a stream and walk along the Dudh Koshi River. The trail will be gentle and short. Upon reaching Chhukung village, you take a small break and have lunch. Later, you will hike to Chhukung Ri if we feel energetic.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:4,730m/2-3 hours

You gradually ascend towards the upper valley of Kongma La through the rugged desert area. The top of the pass offers spectacular views of many Himalayan mountains and Khumbu glaciers. Spend some time enjoying the landscape and descend to Lobuche village for a night's stay.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:5,535m/7-8 hours

The trail goes through the Khumbu Glacier moraine along with the Dudh Koshi river. Reach Gorak Shep, the first base camp of Everest. From here, you walk on the sharp rocky trail that leads to the top of Khumbu Glacier. A couple of hour's walk from here takes you to the EBC.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:5,360m/8 hours

You will wake up early in the morning and begin ascending toward the famous Kala Patthar viewpoint. Situated above the base camp, this viewpoint offers an outstanding landscape and 360-degree view of Everest. The trail will be steep and rocky. Later, follow the same path and drop down to Lobuche.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:5,550m/5-6 hours

Enjoying the marveling sight of Mt. Cholatse, you begin ascending along the moraines and small lakes. The trail will gradually take you to the top of the Cho La Pass. The views from this pass are mind-blowing. From here, the trail descends to Ngozumpa Glacier and continues towards Thangnak.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:5,420m/6-7 hours

You will walk on the glacier path and reach the picturesque Gokyo village. The views of mountains and glaciers are stunning on the way. You'll walk past a few lakes before reaching Gokyo.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:4,790m/3-4 hours

Today is a rest day in Gokyo village. You will hike to Gokyo Ri from where the gorgeous landscape is visible. Later, visit the stunning Gokyo Lake. Spend some time here and return to Gokyo village. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing and observing the daily lifestyle of the villagers.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:5,360m/3-4 hours

Ascend along a steep and rocky trail to reach the top of the pass, from where you can see stunning views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Taboche, and many others. Further, you will follow a downhill path, which gets narrow and rocky as you reach Lumde. From here, a short walk takes you to Marlung.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:5,360m/7-8 hours

From Marlung, the trail descends to Thame. You will follow an old trade route between Tibet and Nepal. The trail goes through remote villages on the way to Thame.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:3,800m/4-5 hours

It is time to say goodbye to Mt. Everest. Descend steeply along the Dudh Koshi River and lush alpine forest. Crossing many small streams, suspension bridges, and villages, you reach Monjo.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:2,835m/5-6 hours

From Monjo, you walk along a river and ascend to Lukla via a forested path.

Accommodation:Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude/Time:2,800m/4-5 hours

An early morning flight takes you back to Kathmandu. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and shopping. Meet the team for the last time at the farewell dinner organized by the company. Later, stroll on the vibrant streets of Thamel and end the day.

Accommodation:Hotel
Meals:Breakfast

You have a full day in Kathmandu to shop and relax. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner.

Accommodation:Hotel
Meals:Breakfast and Dinner

Today, you will leave Nepal and return to your home country/next destination. You will leave the hotel as per your flight departure time.

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Cost Details

Includes

All ground transports as per itinerary
Three-star twin sharing hotel in Kathmandu and lodge/guesthouse during the trek
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
Welcome and farewell dinner
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
Entrance fees for monument visits as per the itinerary
Domestic flights and airport departure taxes (carry a maximum of 15 kg luggage including both a backpack and day bag)
Professional English-speaking mountain guide and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter)
Expenses of guide and porters including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging
Down jacket, sleeping bag, and trekking map will be provided by the company (to be returned after the accomplishment of trek)
All necessary paper works such as National park permit, TIMS
A Medical kit with all necessary medications and supply
All government and local taxes

Excludes

Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu (due to early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
International flights
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s), and driver(s)

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