Everest Three Pass Trek

Holiday Overview

Everest three pass trek combines the three magnificence passes of Cho La (5420 m), the Renjo La (5,360 m) and the Kongma La (5,535 m).

Trek offers view of Mt Everest(8848m),Cho Oyu(8201m),Makalu(8481m),Lhotse(8516m),Amadablam(6812m) besides more other snow caped Peaks.

Everest 3 pass Trekking highlights

-Renjo la pass 5360m./Chola pass 5420m./Kongmala pass 5535m./Gokyo ri 5357m./Gokyo Holy Mountain lake/Khumbu Glacier/Everest Base Camp 5364m./Kalapatthar 5550m./Entire view of Everest Massive/Explore Sherpa culture /Experience the adventure passes

Which Time is better for  Everest Three Pass Trek ?

-Everest region the main Trekking seasons are known as Spring and Autumn.In  this season  many of trekkers on Everest region Trekking trail.We let you know, it’s crowded season.

How About Everest region Trekking in  Winter Season?

-Winter is less crowded Trekking season for Everest region.In this season Temperature is cold,although weather is nice with clear sky.If you have proper Trekking equipment do this trek in this season  for an incredible Mountain panorama.

How About Everest Region Trekking in Summer season?

-Summer season is known as rainy season in Nepal.In this season Temperature is warm but weather is cloudy.

Trekking Type/Meals /water/Internet/Electricity

-Everest three pass trek is completely lodge accommodation.

-You get continental foods with breakfast during your Trek.

-you get Mineral Water and Boil water during your Trek.

-You get Wifi

-You can charge your Camera and Mobile Batteries by  Solar power at the most of Lodges.

The most important Trekking equipment for Everest Three pass Trek

Sleeping Bag/Trekking Boots/Water Bottle/Water & wind proof Jacket/Gloves/Sun-glass/Sun cream/sandal/Trekking  Trousers/underwear/T-shirt/Headlight/ woolen Hat/Day Bag/Socks/Gaiter/scarf/Crampons/Your personal Medicine etc.

Everest Three Pass Trekking Outline Itinerary 

Day 01: Kathmandu airport(arrival)-Transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Short flight to Lukla-Walk to Phakding 2610m.3-4hrs(Lodge)

Day03:Phakding – Namche 3440m.5hrs.(Lodge)

Day 04:Day hiking at Namche-Everest view Hotel-Khumjung (Acclimatization) (Lodge)

Day  05: Namche 3440m-Thame 3800m .5 hrs. (Lodge)

Day 06: Thame 3800m Lungden 4400m. 4-5 hrs. (Lodge)

Day 07: Lungden 4400m.-Renjo la pass 5360m.-Gokyo 4790m. 8-9 hrs.(Lodge)

Day 08: Gokyo 4790m. -Gokyo ri 5360m.-Thangnak 4700m. 7-8Hours. (Lodge)

Day 09: Thangnak 4700m.-Cho la pass 5368m-Dzongla 4830m. 9 hours. (Lodge)

Day 10: Dzongla 4830m.-Lobuche 4910m. 4 hours. (Lodge)

Day 11: Lobuche-Gorekshep 5140m. After lunch hike to Everest Base Camp 5364m.7 hours.

Day 12: Gorekshep-Kalapathar 5550m-Lobuche 4910m.7 hours -Lodge)

Day 13: Lobuche 4910m.-Kongmala 5535m.-Chhukung 4730m.8-9 hours -Lodge)

Day 14: Chhukung 4730m.- Tengboche 3900m.5 hours (Lodge)

Day 15: Tengboche-Namche or Monjo 5-7 hours. (Lodge)

Day 16: Namche or Monjo-Lukla 5-7 hours. (Lodge)

Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning.

Day 18: Visit to Kathmandu (Farewell Dinner)

Day 19: Departure

Everest Three Pass Trekking Detail Itinerary 

Day 01: Kathmandu airport(arrival)-Transfer to Hotel

Enjoy Nepal Treks Staffs will come to Airport for your arrival in Kathmandu then you will drive to hotel and you will have welcome dinner in the evening at Nepali culture restaurant with your Trekking Guide.

Included: Welcome Dinner

Altitude: 1350m.

Day 02: Short flight to Lukla-Walk to Phakding 2610m.3-4hrs(Lodge)

Early in the morning  drive to Airport then 35 minutes  fly to Lukla with small domestic plane.After your landing at Lukla you will have breakfast.After your breakfast walk to the phakding along the Milk River (Dudhkosi and Kusumkosi).The trek begins descent to Kusumkosi which is famous for lunch place.with your lunch enjoy the view of Peak Kusumkhang and continues to Phakding.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent:200meters

Descent:50 meters

walking distance: 3 to 4 hrs.

Day03:Phakding – Namche 3440m.5hrs.(Lodge)

After having breakfast trek continues along the Dudhkosi River with an incredible view of Mt Thamserku and Kusumkhang by crossing the many of suspension wood and Hillary bridge.At Monjo it is important checked the Sagarmatha national park permits with Pasang lhamu rural community fees.from Monjo walk short down to Jorsale and continues walk to Hillary bridge.From the bridge continues climb up to Namche Bazar through the Everest Gate Way which is  big settlement of sherpa people and local market.Here is available Health post , Trekking shops, Bakery and Internet, post office facilities .

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At the lodge

Ascent:1000meters

Descent:100 meters

walking distance: 6 to 7 hrs.

Day 04:Day hiking day at Namche-Everest view Hotel-Khumjung (Acclimatization) (Lodge)

Today is a acclimatize  day climb up to Everest view Hotel 3800m through the syangboche Airport.After breakfast walk up to Everest view hotel 2-3 hrs and enjoy the view of Mt Amadablam, Thamserku,Lhotse,Nupse,Tawache,Mt Everest.The day is most panoramic and relax acclimatize  day.If you are more interested to visit khumjung Village walk down   30 minutes to village or walk down same way to Namche.At Namche the more interesting part is Sherpa museum, Bakery and Trekking shops,Local markets if you want  to more interested.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent:350  meters

Descent:350 meters

walking distance: 4-5  hrs.

 Day  05: Namche 3440m-Thame 3800m .5 hrs. (Lodge)

Today you walk to Thame through the several small villages.On the way you will see Tibetan Buddhist Prayer flags, Mani stone, Choral, Monastery, Potatoes fields, Rhododendrons, small pine trees, many of snow caped Mountains and Typical Sherpa houses. Then finally you arrive to Bhote koshi  River bridge.After crossing the bridge walk up to Thame.At Thame,If you want to visit Thame Monastery walk up 30-40 minutes 200m.+  from your Lodge Thame.Historically Thame was salt trading route between Nepal and Tibet.In this village inhabitants are Sherpa people.From here you have an excellent view of Nangpa la pass 5710m and Teng Kangpoche.

Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Accommodation:  lodge

Ascent: 600 meters

Descent: 240 meters

walking time:  5 hrs.

Day 06: Thame 3800m Lungden 4400m. 4-5 hrs. (Lodge)

Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation:   lodge

Ascent: 700 meters

Descent: 100 meters

Walking time: 4 to 5 hrs.

You walk to Lungden today  through the Marulung village.This is famous for salt trading tail according to historically myth. Also on the way you will see Monasteries, Chorten, Mani stones, Mani walls,Yaks and Tibetan style houses. Finally Today also you cross  the Bhote Koshi River and walk up to Lungden.

Day 07: Lungden 4400m.-Renjo la pass 5360m.-Gokyo 4790m. 8-9 hrs.

(Lodge)

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation: In the lodge

Ascent: 1000 meters

Descent: 610 meters

Walking time:8 to 9 hours.

Today climb up to Renjo la pass 5360m.4-5hrs.On the way before pass, we cross the small glacial lakes. from the pass enjoy the stunning view of Gokyo Valley, Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse(8516m), Everest (8848m), Cholatse (6335m) and Taboche (6367m).After the pass descend to Gokyo Valley.  The the trail comes somewhere steep and slippery.On the way, you can not  find the lodges ,it means for today need to have packed lunch with enough drinking waters or tea.When you arrive at Gokyo, it is prohibited to swim into the Gokyo Lake.It’s holy lake.

Day 08: Gokyo 4790m. -Gokyo ri 5360m.-Thangnak 4700m. 7-8

Hours. (Lodge)

Early in the morning hike up to Gokyo ri 3-4hrs with enough drinking water,tea and some cakes.Early in the morning  really cold and dark so put on good clothes ,shoes ,woolen hat, gloves, and take head light with you.Gokyo ri famous for stunning mountains panorama with sunshine therefore you hike early in the morning.From the Gokyo ri enjoy the view of mt Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu

(8481m), Nuptse (7861m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Pumori (7161m), Ama Dablam

(6856m) and other peaks. Then walk down to Gokyo at your lodge for breakfast.After Breakfast walk to Thangnak 3hrs approx through the Ngozumpa Glacier.

Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation:   lodge

Ascent: 570 meters up to Gokyo ri

Descent: 570 meters  to Gokyo

Ascent: 110 meters  to Thangnak From Gokyo

Descent: 200 meters  to Thangnak from Gokyo

Walking time: 7 to 8 hours.

Day 09: Thangnak 4700m.-Cho la pass 5368m-Dzongla 4830m. 9 hours. (Lodge)

Early in the morning start  to walk  for  Chola pass.The pass is Steep Rock trail, if snow there definitely slippery as well.From Thangnak to Chola pass(5368m) it takes about 4-5 hrs.Chola pass offers a great panorama of Amadablam(6856m) and Cholatse (6440m).After  pass descent to Dzongla  over the  frozen lake then through slippery snow,ice and Rock.

Note: for this day, you will get pack Lunch.On the way, you get not  tea houses and Lodges. Do not forget to carry drinking water.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation:  lodge

Ascent: 750 meters

Descent: 620 meters

Walking time: 9 hours.

Day 10: Dzongla 4830m.-Lobuche 4910m. 4 hours. (Lodge)

You have today short and comfort walking day.After breakfast walk slightly downhill and uphill although the most trail is flat.On the way you will see beautiful lake, Mt Amadablam, Cholatse and pastureland. Lobuche is small Sherpa Village.There are many of lodges for tourist.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation:  lodge

Ascent: 250 meters

Descent: 170 meters

Walking time: 4 hours.

Day 11: Lobuche-Gorekshep 5140m. After lunch hike to Everest Base Camp 5364m.7 hours.

From Lobuche walk to Gorekshep 3 hrs approx. When you arrive at Gorekshep, the first take Room and have Lunch then hike to Everest base camp 5364m.At Everest base camp you will see the view of Khumbu glacier, Everest Expedition Tents in the expedition season and view of Mt Everest(8848m) with another several peaks. Finally come back to Gorekshep.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation:  lodge

Ascent: 650 meters

Walking time: 6-7 hours. /12 km

Day 12: Gorekshep-Kalapathar 5550m-Lobuche 4910m.7 hours -Lodge)

Get up early in the morning, prepare your equipment like warm gloves, jackets, woolen hat, head light, shoes, socks, some chocolates, biscuits and drinking water. You climb Kalapathar (black stone) at 4:30 a.m. It takes about  3-4 hrs up to Kalapathar( 5550m).Specially Kalapathar is climbed  early in the morning  for  Mt Everest sunrise Panorama .Enjoy the rounded mountain cap and come back to Gorekshep. After breakfast, continue to Lobuche on the same route.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation: lodge

Ascent: 400 meters

Descent: 650 meters

Walking time : 7 hrs /12 km

Day 13: Lobuche 4910m.-Kongmala 5535m.-Chhukung 4730m.8-9 hours -Lodge)

Kongmala is last  crossing pass. Again  get up early for breakfast, because the crossing of   Kongma La is once again a long and very strenuous trekking day. First, it goes in a laborious up and down over numerous rock hills of the Khumbu Glacier. Afterwards, a narrow and partially exposed path leads steeply to the pass. From the pass you can enjoy a magnificent view over the turquoise lake below the Pokalde to the bold tooth of the Ama Dablam (6856 m), On Baruntse (7129 m) and Makalu (8485 m). Particularly impressive is the proximity to the gigantic Lhotse-Nuptse flank, which rises directly above the pass. Beyond the 5535 m high pass you can expect a bit of climbing and later the trail leads over beautiful meadows down into the main valley to Chhukhung (4730 m).

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation:  lodge

Ascent: 700 meters

Descent: 880 meters

Walking time: 8-9 hrs

Day 14: Chhukung 4730m.- Tengboche 3900m.5 hours (Lodge)

Walk down hill through the village of Dingboche and Pangboche to Tengboche. Afternoon visit the Tengboche  monastery and monks if you are interested.On the way you have a great view of Mt Amadablam.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation: lodge

Walking time: 5 hrs.

Day 15: Tengboche-Namche or Monjo 5-7 hours. (Lodge)

Walk 200 meters down to the River Dudhkori and climb up to the village of Sanasa. From here we continue to Namche Bazar. It takes 5 hours to Namche Bazar from Tengboche. Depending on your condition, if you are more interested in walking, you can continue to Monjo viallge. The place is 2-3 hours from Namche.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation: lodge

Ascent: 150 meters

Descent: 1300 meters

Walking time: 5-7 hours. /14 km

Day 16: Namche or Monjo-Lukla 5-7 hours. (Lodge)

Namche to Lukla is long walking day. Follow the path through the Monjo that leads to Lukla. Lukla is a great place after your trekking. You can go to bakery  if you want when you arrive at Lukla. It’s the last day to be with your porters.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation: In the lodge

Ascent: 200 meters

Descent: 680 meters

Walking time: 5-7 hours. /15 km

Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning.

Early in the morning, fly back to Kathmandu and drive to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast/

Accommodation: Hotel

Flight time: 35 minutes

Day 18: Visit to Kathmandu (Farewell Dinner)

You have World Heritage Sites to see in Kathmandu. Our agency offers you cultural guides in Kathmandu for your visit. We visit you Pashupatinath, Swayambunath and Boudanath Sightseeing.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch /Farewell Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 19: Departure

You will be picked up at your hotel and drive to the International airport by an agency.

Service included

1) Airport Pick Up and Drop

2) Welcome and farewell dinner

3) Kathmandu Attractions-Half-day sightseeing  and entrance fees

4) Hotel in Kathmandu 4 nights 3 star hotel

5) Trekking permit and Tims fees

6) Guide and Porter

7) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Cofee, Chocolate during the Trek

8) Airfare (KTm-Lukla and Lukla-KTm) with guide, All vehicles

9) Duffle Bag for Trekking

10) Staffs insurance and first aid.

Service not included

1) Personal expenses

3) Alcoholic beverages and mineral water

4) Nepal Visa

5) Travel insurance

6) Airfare (international)

7) Tips for Staffs if you like