Everest Three Passes Trek
One of the most loved trekking trails in the Khumbu region is the Everest Three Passes Trek. The Everest Passes trek is one of the toughest treks in the Khumbu region as well. It requires the strength of physical endurance to cross these passes. The three passes are at an elevation of more than 5000m. The Everest three-pass trek includes Kongma La (5535m), Cho La (5430 m), and Renjo La (5345m). Kongma La is the highest among the three passes. The passes cover all of the Everest region, including Everest Base Camp (5346m) and Gokyo Valley. This is an off-beaten-track trail, so it is not overly crowded like other trails in the Khumbu region. Tengboche monastery, the world’s highest Buddhist monastery, is one of the stops on the journey and a nice place to learn about the culture and traditions of the Sherpa community.
Trip Highlights
- A guided tour of the heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley
- Crossing three high Passes
- Serene Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri
- Magnificent view of the Everest range
- Charming Sherpa communities
Day 01 :
Fly from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla (40 min from KTM / 20 min from Manthali). Trek to Phakding (2,650 m). Trek duration: ~3 hrs.
Day 02 :
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m). Trek duration: ~6 hrs.
Day 03 :
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
Day 04 :
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame (3,750 m). Trek duration: ~6 hrs.
Day 05 :
Trek from Thame to Lungden (4,500 m). Trek duration: ~6 hrs.
Day 06 :
Trek from Lungden to Gokyo (4,750 m) via Renjo La Pass (5,446 m). Trek duration: ~8 hrs.
Day 07 :
Acclimatization day in Gokyo. Early morning hike to Gokyo Ri (5,400 m). Trek duration: ~1–1.5 hrs.
Day 08 :
Trek from Gokyo to Thangnak (4,700 m). Trek duration: ~5 hrs.
Day 09 :
Trek from Thangnak to Dzongla (4,855 m) via Cho La Pass (5,420 m). Trek duration: ~6–7 hrs.
Day 10 :
Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4,910 m). Trek duration: ~4 hrs.
Day 11 :
Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and return to Gorak Shep (5,185 m). Trek duration: ~6–8 hrs.
Day 12 :
Early morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m). Trek back to Lobuche (4,910 m). Trek duration: ~3 hrs.
Day 13 :
Trek from Lobuche to Chhukung (4,730 m) via Kongma La Pass (5,535 m). Trek duration: ~7–8 hrs.
Day 14 :
Trek from Chhukung to Tengboche (3,855 m). Trek duration: ~5 hrs.
Day 15 :
Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m). Trek duration: ~5 hrs.
Day 16 :
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,850 m). Trek duration: ~6–7 hrs.
Day 17 :
Fly back to Kathmandu/Manthali (40 min to KTM / 20 min to Manthali). Drive from Manthali to Kathmandu (~5 hrs).
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Private vehicle for airport pick-up and drop-off
- Comfortable tourist bus for travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Lodging in teahouses during the trek
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with vegetarian and vegan options
- Stay in guesthouses along the trekking route
- Professional, English-speaking trekking guide with government approval
- Porter service (one porter for every two trekkers)
- Free duffel bag for use during the trek
- Required permits and paperwork for the trek
- First-aid kit with essential medicine
- All necessary taxes and fees included
Cost Excludes
- Fee for obtaining a Nepal visa
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Sightseeing tours in the city
- Any kind of beverages
- International airfare
- Personal trekking gear
- Travel and emergency rescue insurance
