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Starting Cost
US$ 1999
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Duration:
19 Days
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Destinaiton:
Everest
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Seson:
Spring and Autumn
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Difficulty Level:
Strenuous
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Max Altitude:
5545
Highlight
- Scenic flight en route to Lukla.
- Immerse yourself in the evergreen culture, tradition, and history of the Sherpa community.
- Synchronize with nature as we enter the alluring Sagarmatha National Park.
- Picturesque nature and abodes en route
- Cross the 3 beautiful high elevation passes i.e. Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass and Kongma La Pass of Everest Region.
- Visit Gokyo Lake and climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 meters)
- Ngozumpa glacier
- Get a glimpse of the Khumbu glacier and Khumbu icefall.
- Capture the sunrise from Kala Patthar (5,545 meters) as the sun bursts upon numerous colossal peaks such as Everest ,Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.
Overview
Your 19-day Everest Three Passes Trek begins with a breathtaking 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m). After crossing several suspension bridges over the fast-flowing white rivers, you will reach Namche Bazaar (3,440m) the next day. You will stay one more day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.
While in Namche Bazaar, visit shops, restaurants, and internet cafes. You can also visit nearby monasteries, the chief being Nmache Monastery and Khumjung Monastery. If you want to get views of Mt. Everest, you can hike to Everest View Hotel.
After a rest day at Namche, you will continue the Three High Passes Trek by heading to Thame (3,800m). This is where your path separates from the classic Everest Base Camp Trek as you follow the Dudh Koshi River to reach Thame. You can see a small hydroelectric plant just before arriving at Thame.
The next day, you will wake up at Thame and brace for a long trek towards Lungden (4,380m). The paths are quite challenging, and you must trek for about six hours to reach Lungden.
Then, you will leave Lungden behind and head for the Gokyo Lakes region. In between Lungden and Gokyo lies Renjo La Pass (5,435m), the first among the three major passes you will cross.
From Renjo La Pass, you can see amazing views of the Gokyo Lake system and many Himalayan Peaks - including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam. You will stay at Gokyo for the night and spend the following day acclimatizing.
As you acclimatize in Gokyo, we will take you to Gokyo Ri (5,483m), from where you can see four of the six highest mountains in the world - Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m), and Cho Oyu (8,201m). The scenes from the Gokyo Ri are probably the best in the Everest Region.
Next, you will continue the journey from Gokyo to Thanga (4,680m), crossing Ngozumpa Glacier. The next day's destination is Dzongla (4,830m), and Cho La Pass (5,420m) lies on the way. You will cross the Chola Pass, the second major pass in this trek. This pass connects the Gokyo and Everest regions.
By crossing Cho La Pass, you have entered the Everest region, and you will reach Everest Base Camp, but you will have to stop in two places - Lobuche (4,910m) and Gorak Shep (5,185m).
After reaching Gorak Shep, you will leave your belongings and head to the Everest Base Camp (5,364m). Stepping on Everest is a huge achievement, as reaching Everest requires conquering the harsh terrain, high altitude, and challenging climate.
After spending time on EBC, we will descend to Gorak Shep and spend the night there. The following morning, you will wake up at Gorak Shep and trek to Kala Patthar (5,545m), from where you can catch the heavenly sights of dawn-breaking Mt. Everest. You will soak in the incredible scenery from Kala Patthar, get back to Gorak Shep, and finally descend to Lobuche to spend the night.
The following morning, we will wake you up at Lobuche and trek to Chukhung (4,730m), and in between lies Kongma La Pass (5,545m) - the last of our three major passes. It is also the highest pass among the three passes and is challenging. However, remember that the more challenging a trek is, the more rewards you will reap.
On the fifteenth day of the Everest 3-pass trek, you will leave Chhukung and to Tengboche (3,867m) and pass Dingboche and Pangboche on the way. The path allows you to see some of the spectacular scenes of Ama Dablam, Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse. We will not forget to visit the famous Tengboche monastery as well.
The next day's trek will take you back to Namche Bazaar. The way is uneven and passes through dense forest, and if you are lucky, you can get glimpses of Himalayan pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, or even snow leopards.
On the last day of the Everest Three High Passes Trek trails, you will head from Namche to Lukla. We return to Dudh Koshi Valley, cross Hillary Suspension Bridge, and trek for about seven hours to reach Lukla. You will be staying in Lukla for the night. Your Everest Three Passes Trek in the Everest region is almost over, and you are just a night away from returning to Kathmandu.
