Everest Three Pass Trek

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destination
Everest Region
duration 21 days
maximum altitude 5500m
trip difficulty moderate
total cost $2350 $2340
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Everest Three Pass Trek

It’s an adventurous trek in the Everest region with breath-taking views of the world’s highest and most impressive peaks. The trek takes you to the most beautiful viewpoints of Everest: Renjo La (5350m), Cho La (5420m), Kala Patthar (5500m), and offers exceptional views of the largest glacial complex in the world. This trip includes an optional ascent of Island Peak, another of the 6000m+ mountain in the region. This adventurous part of the trek along with glaciers might be a lung-bursting move but as you reach Renjo La (5350m) and Kalapatthar (5,555m), the physical challenges that you took upon will be an enriching reward for your soul. You will be surrounded by the Himalayan giants, the world’s highest peaks around you, and everything so pure and heavenly:  the emotions that will rush in you will make all the physical challenges worth it! The experience will be something that you will look back upon with a smile on your face.

Everest Three Pass Trek by all accounts is a strenuous trek and requires a high level of fitness and more so, determination to complete. However, the finale of the trek is as much rewarding as it was difficult. The trek requires you to climb 3 high passes that connect the four valleys of Bhotekoshi, Gokyo, Khumbu, and Imja. In the beginning, you will trek through the rough and rocky high passes of Kongma La (5535m), Cho La (5380 m), and Renjo La (5388 m). Afterward, you will scale the three crests of the Everest base camp. (5364m), Kala Patthar (5545m), and Gokyo Ri (5360m). After overcoming this hurdle, you will then find yourself in a paradise of a place. The experience of this trek is incomparable and the endurance that you have shown will be duly rewarded. 

The Everest Three Pass trek will take us three weeks from start to finish and this trek is the perfect blend of a life-changing experience, challenging trails, and the overall experience of seeing the tallest points of the Earth up-close. 

 

Trip Highlight

  • Breathtaking views of Renjo La, Gokyo Ri, Cho La, and Kala Patthar
  • Possibility of summiting the Island Peak (6184m)
  • A ratio of 1:3 with a high mountain Island Peak specialist guide 
  • Domestic flights: Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu

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For Accomodation
  • Hotel in Kathmandu
  • TeaHouse During the Trek
For Meals
  • Bed &BreakFast Is Included In Kathmandu
  • Breakfast ,Lunch,Dinner Included During the Trek
Best Season
  • Autumn (September-November)
  • Spring (March-May)
Everest Three Pass Trek

Sarki Sherpa (Samten Hoser)

Trip Coordinator

itinerary

itinerary

  • Our representative will pick you up from the airport after your landing and escort you to the Hotel.
  • You can complete the checking-in procedure and enjoy a night’s rest.
For Meals
  • Breakfast Included
For Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 1440m

  • After a night of rest, during breakfast, our guide will join you at your hotel to brief you about the upcoming trek and everything related to the expedition.
  • You will then be taken for a full day sightseeing tour of the most important cultural hubs of Kathmandu Valley.
  • Shopping for the essential gears and equipment required for the trek.
For Meals
  • Breakfast Included
For Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude

 

  • You will be picked up from your hotel early morning for a brief flight to Lukla.
  • The flight will encompass a spectacular view of mountains like Langtang, Gauri-Sankar, Numbur, Manglung Tse, and finally Everest.
  • Then onwards, we will trek to Phakding by passing through the Chaurikharka village(2621m) and crossing the Dudh Koshi river.
  • Overnight in Phakding.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 2600m to 2800m

  • We will continue our trek to the gateway of Mt. Everest, Namche Bazaar which is also the capital of the Sherpa Country.
  • Namche Bazaar also gives a spectacular view of mountains like Everest, Lhotse, and Thamserku.
for Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 3440m

  • To properly acclimatize to the high altitude, we will take a day’s rest in the town.
  • We can take a short half-day hike to the height of Namche Bazaar to admire the ancient monastery at Khumjung.
  • Watch the sunset over the Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest from Namche.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
For Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude

 

  • We will hike towards Thame, the gateway to the Nangpa La valley. In the late afternoon, we can climb up to the beautiful monastery above Thame.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
For Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 3800m

  • To acclimatize further, we will trek to the gorgeous hidden valley of Nangpa La. The valley offers a magnificent view of the Pasang Lhamu Peak, Cho Oyu (8201m), and many other 7000m+ mountains.
  • We will trek back to our lodge in Thame.
  • Overnight in Thame.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
For Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 4800m

  • We will continue our ascent to Lungde, at the foot of Renjo La.
  • Overnight in Lungde.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
For Accommodation
  • Hotellodge
Altitude
  • 4367m

  • We will trek for the most part of the day today. We will start by trekking towards Renjo La.
  • Enjoy a breath-taking 180-degree view of giant summits like Cho Oyu, Taboche Peak, Gyachung Kang, Pumori, Everest, Nuptse, Makalu, and Cholatse.
  • After a brief rest, we will further our hike by trekking towards the pristine glacier lake, Gokyo.
  • Overnight in Gokyo.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
For Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 4790m to 5350m

  • We start our ascent slowly and cross the Ngozumpa Glacier  – the largest glacier in Nepal.
  • Continue walking along the beautiful Himalayan landscape to reach the tranquil village Dragnag.
  • Overnight in Dragnag.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 4800m

  • Our expedition will continue with a trek to Dragnag. From there, we will continue for another four hours until we ascend to Cho-La.
  • From Cho-la, we will slowly descend towards a flat and snowy landscape of Dzongla.
  • Overnight in Dzongla.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 4840m to 5420m

  • Our journey will begin with a small descent towards the Chola Khola before climbing gently through pastoral lands at the foot of the Khumbu glacier and reaching Lobuche.
  • Overnight in Lobuche.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 4940m

  • We will make a final hurdle towards the Everest Base Camp by starting our trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep and ending on the Everest Base Camp.
  • We will descend down to Gorak Shep for a thoroughly earned meal and night’s rest.
  • Overnight in Gorak Shep.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 5545m

  • We will start our hike early morning towards Kala Patthar. It is the perfect place to admire the top of the world. After taking some pictures, we will trek back to Gorak Shep for a quick meal and then head back to Lobuche.
  • Overnight in Lobuche.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 4910m

  • Our trek resumes by trekking towards Kongma La Pass, the pass located at the highest altitude among the three passes.
  • We will descend from Kongma La Pass to Chukkung Valley.
  • Overnight in Chukkung Valley.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 4750m to 5550m

  • We will climb the Chukung Ri (5550m) today. It is the hardest of the three you can attempt on this trek.
  • After, we will trek towards Dingboche.
  • Overnight in Dingboche
For Meals
  • Included BLD
For Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude

4410m

  • After a night’s rest, we will head back towards Namche Bazaar by observing colorful fields of Rhododendron.
  • We will head towards Khumjung village for a quick lunch and complete our descent by making it to Namche Bazaar.
  • Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 3440m

  • The next day, we will trek by descending back towards Phakding.
  • We will descend the Namche Hill and cross the Dudh Koshi river in our trek.
  • Overnight in Phakding.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude
  • 2600m

  • Our final day of the trek comes to completion by us heading back to Lukla.
  • We will grab a quick bite in Lukla.
  • Overnight in Lukla.
For Meals
  • Included BLD
for Accommodation
  • Hotels / Lodges
Altitude

 

  • We will bid goodbye to the Everest region by taking a flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu.
  • The 45 minutes flight will let you observe the beautiful Everest Massif once again.
  • We will head back towards your hotel for a night’s rest.
For Meals
  • Breakfast included
For Accommodation
  • Check  Out Before  12pm
Altitude

 

  • Today is your free day in Kathmandu. You can choose from two options for your free day:  
    Visit Pashupatinath: Hindu pilgrimage site of high importance on the bank of Bagmati River, considered holy, where cremations take place.
  • Visit Boudhanath: An impressive Buddhist monument with Budda’s discerning eyes, surrounded by a multitude of monasteries.
  • Overnight in Kathmandu.
For Meals

Breakfast included
Altitude

1400m

  • Our representative will pick you up from your hotel (approximately three hours prior to your scheduled flight) for you departure.

  • Walking T-shirt(2): Merino wool, Capilene/Synthetic Fiber for quick dry.
  • Sleeping t-shirt(1): can be cotton or fabric.
  • Thermal base layers Top(1): mid weighted long sleeved t-shirt of merino wool/polyester, capilene power dry.
  • Insulating layers(1): mid weighted fleece that can be worn over other layers
  • Fleece Vest(optional): advisable for those who catches cold easily.
  • Rain jacket (1): Wind proof and rain proof for safeguard.
  • Down jacket(1): very essential for trekking above 4,000 meters.
  • Hiking trousers(2): lick weighted and quick dry trousers( not cotton).Zip offs are preferred.
  • Sleeping trousers(1): light weighted yoga style for comfort sleep( no jeans).
  • Trekking short (1): in case of no zips off trousers. Low knee shorts are preferred.
  • Rain pants(1): Protection from rain and wind.
  • Thermal long Johns(1): To warm by in the evening or while sleeping.
  • Underwear: Depending on necessity; enough for trek ( can be washed and dried along the way)

includes

  • Airport pickups and drop-offs in a private vehicle including before and after the trek.
  • Tourist standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast as per the itinerary.
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek as per the itinerary.
  • Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with up to 3 cups of hot drinks) during the trek.
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu including for the guide) with all applicable taxes.
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (eg, 6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) with meals and accommodation.
  • Strong, experienced, porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter) with all meals, accommodation.
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS).
  • Comprehensive first aid medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • Complimentary welcome or farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant in Kathmandu (Optional).
  • All government and local taxes, company service charges.

excludes

  • International air tickets
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Emergency evacuation costs
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu (due to unforeseeable reasons)
  • Early arrival or late departure
  • Early return from a trek (due to weather etc)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in the case of early returns or late departures than scheduled program)
  • Personal expenses phone calls, laundry, bar bills, extra drinks, battery recharging, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, etc.
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s). 

Essential Information

We strongly advise that you register at your country’s national embassy or honorary consulate when first arriving in Nepal. This can be beneficial in case of sickness or emergencies. The currency of Nepal is called the Nepalese Rupees (NRs.). Check the latest foreign exchange rate to get an estimation of the value of your cash here in Nepal. It would be advisable to ensure that you have some cash with you at all times and not be too dependent on credit cards.  Use of credit cards is not widespread on trekking routes and outside of the major tourist areas. It's also advisable to use mineral water to brush your teeth or for washing your face. Tap water in some hotels and guest houses cannot be completely relied upon in Nepal. If you have an allergy or special food requirements due to health, please inform us beforehand. We also advise that you bring along your own medications as some medicines may not be available or difficult to obtain.

Visas are available on arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu and at all land border crossings open to foreigners. You are required to carry passport photos and can pay the visa fee in foreign currency (some crossings insist on payment in US dollars). Your passport must be valid for at least six months and you will need a whole free page for your visa.You can also get  your visa from the consulate in your home country. Tourist visa shall be granted for a period of a maximum of 150 days in a calendar year. On Arrival Visa Fee is 15 Days – 25 USD; 30 Days – 40 USD; 90 Days – 100 USD. you can  fill the online visa directly to Nepal immigration website also.https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/entry-visa-processing  https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online

A travel insurance policy that covers: theft, loss and medical problems are best for traveling in Nepal. There are wide varieties of policies available, so always check the small print carefully. Make sure to be covered for adventure activities and high altitude. Since you reach above 4000 meters on quite a few treks in Nepal, it is best to choose a policy that covers medical and emergency repatriation, including helicopter evacuation for trekkers and a general medical evacuation. Also, understand that most medical treatment and facilities/hospitals must be paid for at the point of delivery of the patient. So it’s wise to choose policy paying doctors and hospital treatments directly, rather than you having to pay on the spot and get reimbursed later.

Everest Three Pass Trek
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Everest Three Pass Trek
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FAQs

You will encounter many tea houses on your trek. A tea house is a lodge operated by the locals of a village to support their family and community. During the evenings and night the teahouses offer you beverages, food, warmth, and a chance to chat with other trekkers and locals. Teahouses are not five star hotels, but basic accommodation including breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a very affordable price. Many teahouses offer hot showers where you have to a small fee (usually around $2). Wifi and battery charge is also offered with a small fee.

As the name suggests, a camping trek is camping, in which you will have to accommodate yourself and your companions along with the staff in tents. The tents will consist of kitchens and bedrooms. All the tedious and cumbersome tasks will be done by our staff. These kinds of treks are said to be really adventurous and fun.

Yes, we are fully authorized by the government to conduct any kinds of activities relating to trekking and traveling. All of our guides are licensed and experienced mountain guides.

Yes, we insist you to take out insurance. You should have yourself insured before your arrival to Nepal and it should cover all expenses. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to ask us. Many of our trekkers have been happy with dog tag insurance.  https

It is not compulsory. However, it has been a common trait and the guides and porters will be expecting a small amount of tips from you. A small amount to you can hold a great essence in their life and can go a long way to help them and their families. Feel free to ask us for a suggested standard amount.

reviews

Michael C Derby

This is a first class company, the arrangements were perfect and the staff were knowledgeable, friendly and very efficient. Overall our group of 7 could not have been in better hands, a thoroughly enjoyable 3 weeks in the greatest of places, Nepal has all the scenery, culture and history you could wish for.

galliston69 Derby

An amazing trip in a beautiful country. The staff were very experienced, kind and patient with us. They explained the way of life and the traditions of the Buddhist/Sherpa way of life which was fascinating. Nothing was too much trouble. They were jolly and cheerful when we were puffing and panting at altitude. The trip was completed with a wonderful cultural evening in Kathm... Read more

Susan J

A fantastic trip along the three passes route to Everest base camp with Soul Himalayas in March 2018. We enjoyed the fabulous mountain scenery in the Himalayas, and learning all about the Buddhist culture and way of life. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, always helpful and patient, and we felt very well looked after. I couldn't recommend this company more highly fo... Read more

Susan J

A fantastic trip along the three passes route to Everest base camp with Soul Himalayas in March 2018. We enjoyed the fabulous mountain scenery in the Himalayas, and learning all about the Buddhist culture and way of life. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, always helpful and patient, and we felt very well looked after. I couldn't recommend this company more highly fo... Read more

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