Everest Three High Passes Trek

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 :Arriving In Kathmandu (1250m)Accommodation: Hotel Florid Nepal or Similar Category
At the Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will meet and greet you. A private tourist car will transport you to the hotel. You have the option of taking a break or seeing us at our office to discuss more about the trekking itinerary plan.

Day 2 :Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla then Trek to PhakdingAltitude: 2840m at Lukla and 2610m at Phakding
Trekking Distance: 7.8 kilometers
Trekking Time: 3 to 4 hours
Flight Time: 30 to 40 minutes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
After a 30- to 40-minute flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Lukla, your Three Passes Everest Trek will begin. This magnificent flight offers incredible views of the Langtang Himalayan range and the Annapurna Himalayan range. You'll first descend from Lukla to the Thado Koshi River, crossing a few suspension bridges along the way. Then you will arrive at a Chheplung village after an hour of gentle descent, with a view of Mt. Khumbila (5,761 m), a sacred peak that has never been climbed. As you will be acclimating, the journey will be easier and pleasurable. You will descend from Chheplung to Phakding, where you will get the opportunity to see Pemacholing and Rimishung Monastery.

Day 3 :Trek from Phakding to Monju then Namche BazaarAltitude: 2610m at Phakding, 2835m at Monjo, and 3440m at Namche Bazaar
Trekking Distance: 10.4 kilometers
Trekking Time: 6 to 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
After your breakfast in Phakding, you continue on the path. Your trip will include uphill and downhill sections, as well as many river crossings and a spectacular view of Mt. Thamserku (6,608 m) from the Bengkar hamlet. Your route will take you past Monjo Village, dense forests, and rugged trails to the Sagarmatha National Park's entrance. You'll register your permits and make your way into the woods. For the first time, you will be able to see Mt. Everest from this forest. Then, after traveling through Jorsale hamlet, you'll cross the Hillary Suspension Bridge and proceed to Namche Bazaar. Beautiful vistas of the Himalayas, including Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and others, may be seen from here.

Day 4 :Acclimatization and Rest Day at Namche BazaarAltitude: 3440m At Namche Bazaar
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
In the Khumbu region's core, today is the day to relax and prepare our bodies for high altitude. The Sagarmatha National Park tourist center, traditional Sherpa communities, Hillary School, Khumjung monastery, Syangboche Airport, and Everest View Hotel are among the places to see in Namche Bazaar. Even if you stay in Namche, being active and moving is important. Banks, ATMs, and Cyber Cafés are some of the facilities available in Namche Bazaar. You may also go to the Sherpa museum, visit the local community, hike to Thamo, or explore Khunde.

Day 5 :Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Altitude: 3440m at Namche Bazaar, 3860m at Tengboche
Trekking Distance: 8.6 kilometers
Trekking Time: 4 to 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
After eating breakfast in Namche, your hike to Tangboche will begin. Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and Thamserku can all be seen from the road to Tyangboce. While walking the smooth and sometimes zigzag trail, you will astonished by the wildlife, such as musk deer, Himalayan Thar and colorful pheasants. You will pass through a pine forest and then across the bridge, decorated with prayer flags, over the Dudh Koshi River. Trekking for a little you eventually arrive at Phungi Thanga, a small village with several teahouses and a small army post set among an alpine forest. You will also get chance to visit Tengboche monastery to witness a religious ceremony by the monks at Tengboche.

Day 6 :Trek from Tangboche to DingbocheAltitude: 3860m at Tengboche, 4410m at Dingboche
Trekking Distance: 10.7 kilometers
Trekking Time: 5 to 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
The spectacular sunrise vista of the mountain landscape, including views of the Kangtega range, Thamserku, Amadablam, Taboche, Kwangde, Tengboche, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Your day begins with a hike via Imja Khola and on to Tengboche, where we descend to the riverbank via rhododendron and birch woods. We visit a Buddhist nunnery in Deboche and cross a few chortens on the way to Pangboche, where you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Himalayas. Walking from high Pangboche to the arid and alpine environment of Shomare, one can plainly detect the diminishing vegetation. From Orsho, you can see Mt. Pumori's coronal ridge before arriving at the chilly and windy settlement of Dingboche, where you will spend the night.

Day 7 :Trek from Dingboche to ChhukungAltitude: 4410m at Dingboche, 4,730m at Chhukung
Trekking Distance: 4.5 kilometers
Trekking Time: 3 to 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Your journey will continue via the Imja Khola Valley to glacial moraines in the midst of towering peaks. Your stroll will take you down the valley for the next 3 to 4 hours, with views of Lhotse Mountain and Ama Dablam on both sides, until you arrive to yak Bibre, the herdman's home. At the terminal moraine, you can see Imja Tse summit, which has a rocky and frosty aspect. A half-hour hike from Bibre will take you to Chhukung, where you may see glaciers and snow-capped mountains. After arriving at Chhukung, relax or trek to Chhukung Ri for even more spectacular mountain vistas. It will assist you in preparing for your trip to Kongma-la Pass in the morning.

Day 8 :Trek from Chhukung to Kongma La Pass then LobucheAltitude: 4,730m at Chhukung, 5540m at Kongma La Pass, 4910m at Lobuche
Trekking Distance: 7.7 kilometers
Trekking Time: 8 to 9 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
You'll be entering the isolated alpine hinterlands on this day, where there are no teashops, so bring lots of water with you. You'll be given two choices here. Climb the slope northwest of Chhukung to the Nuptse glacier, or stroll down to the Bibre valley and trek to the high path above Niyang Khola. After a short stroll, you'll be rewarded with a spectacular view of Island Peak Valley and Amphu Lapcha's Stony Peak. You'll reach a vast basin littered with ice lakes by rising along the east side of Niyang Khola valley on a rocky road. After a 5-hour hike via the Kongma La Pass, you'll be leaving Chhukung. The prayer flags flapping to mark the pass at the peak can only be seen if you reach the top. The descent now begins, which will be the most arduous and strenuous part of today's expedition. You ascend the far side moraine, then head north along the Khumbu glacier route, which eventually leads to Lobuche, your final destination.

Day 9 :Lobuche - Gorekhshep (5100m) - Everest Base Camp - GorakshepAltitude: 4910m at Lobuche, 5140m at Gorak Shep
Trekking Distance: 5.2 kilometers
Trekking Time: up to 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
The trail passes across the Khumbu Glacier's moraine heading toward Gorakshep. Passing through the pyramid landmark, you'll be treated to a breathtaking view of Everest's north ridge, which includes Mt. Pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt. Khumbutse, and Mt. Nuptse. After ascending to Thangma Riju, you will enjoy a 360-degree panorama of snow-capped mountains. Kalapatthar, a grassy meadow under Mt. Pumori, may be seen from the summit of Changri glacier. You can see snow-capped mountains all around as you arrive at Gorakshep, including the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. Your walk will continue across Gorak Shep Lake, passed by memorials commemorating Indian army mountaineers, before arriving at Everest base camp. You will realize how hazardous the Khumbu icefall trail is until you get at Everest Base Camp. Although Everest is not visible from the summit's base, the close-up vistas of Nuptse and Khumbutse, which tower over the Mountaineers' vividly colored tents, are no less stunning. This is your journey's apex. You'll spend the night in Gorak Shep after that.

Day 10 : Trek from Gorekhshep to Kalapatthar then DzonglaAltitude: 5140m at Gorakshep, 5555m at Kalapatthar, 4830m at Dzongla
Trekking Distance: 11.5 kilometers
Trekking Time: 7 to 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
This is the culmination of your journey, which began with a stroll to enjoy a stunning glimpse of the sun rising from Kalapatthar. After a few hours of walking, you'll arrive to Kalapatthar, where you may sit and fill your eyes' desire for a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumo Ri, Ama Dablam, Khangtenga, Lobuche Peak, Everest Base Camp, Khumbu glacier, and Icefalls can all be seen from Kalapattar's 360-degree vantage point. You will leave your footprints behind and take with you the memories and photographs that will last a lifetime. Return to Gorakshep, pack your belongings, and prepare to retrace your ways back to Lobuche. Then, through the picturesque route, you'll make your way to Dzongla.

Day 11 :Trek from Dzongla to Chola Pass then ThagnakAltitude: 4830m at Dzongla, 5367m at Chola Pass, and 4750m at Thagnak
Trekking Distance: 8 kilometers
Trekking Time: 7 to 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
To witness the stunning vista of Cholatse, you must get up early in the morning. The toughest portion of the journey begins when you travel through Dzongla, passing through spur woodland before descending to a basin. As you return to the top, you'll be rewarded with a beautiful view of Chola Lake and Mt Ama Dablam. The steep ascent is made more difficult by rocks, which leads to the sinuous Bergschrund pathways. You can see breathtaking peaks all around you from the summit, which are framed by flying prayer flags. Unless the rocks are covered with ice, making the path treacherous and dangerous, the descent to Thagnak is reasonably easy. You will spend the night in Thagnak.

Day 12 :Trek from Thagnak to GokyoAltitude: 4750m at Thagnak, 4,750m at Gokyo
Trekking Distance: 2.7 kilometers
Trekking Time: 2 to 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
You have to leave the little settlement early in the morning and continue on the route via Nepal's longest glacier, the Ngozumpa Glacier. The second Gokyo lakes, which is one of the six series, may be seen as you approach the other side of the glacier. Gokyo hamlet may be found on the border of the third lake, which is close to the second.

Day 13 :Acclimatization in Gokyo and Hike to Gokyo Ri Altitude: 4,750m at Gokyo, 5357m at Gokyo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
The acclimatization day is a great chance to climb Gokyo Ri, one of the greatest places to see the Everest area, and explore the six lakes. The fourth lake, with its towering cliffs and peaks rising above it, lies 3 kilometers north of Gokyo. The walk continues to the fifth and largest azure blue dazzling lake. You can even ascend the slopes at the lake's side to see Cho-Oyu, Gyachung, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu in all their glory. Cho Oyu base camp is located beyond fifth lake, and the stunning panorama is well worth seeing. It is up to your curiosity, time, and energy to see whether you can make it to the sixth lake.

Day 14 :Trek from Gokyo to Renjola Pass then Marlung Altitude: 4,750m at Gokyo, 5360m at Renjola Pass, 4210m at Murlung
Trekking Distance: 7.4 kilometers
Trekking Time: 6 to 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Early in the morning, you begin hiking to Renjola pass, bypassing the main Gokyo valley route to follow the Renjola trail through Dudh Pokhari. The view of Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, and Taboche will be appreciable after a 3-hour hike. This is also among one of the difficult aspects of the climb, but once you get to the pinnacle, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking 360-degree views of Mt. Cho-Oyu and other high peaks. The route descends the stairs to Angladumba Tsho. Further trekking will reveal Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake, after which you will pass through a small valley brimming with massive stones on your way to Lumde. After an hour's trek, you'll arrive at Marlung village, where you'll spend the night.

Day 15 :Trek from Marlung to Thame then back to Namche Bazaar Altitude: 4210m at Murlung, 3750m at Thame, 3440m at Namche Bazaar
Trekking Distance: 11.5 kilometers
Trekking Time: 7 to 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Your journey descends from Marlung to Thame, which is also a traditional route used by Tibetan traders for centuries. Passing through Bhote Koshi and descending to Taranga you will reach Langmuche Khola. From the lodges next to the famous Buddhist shrine (Gompa) in Thame, you can enjoy stunning views of mountains like Thamserku, Katenga, Kusum Kangguru, etc. After that, cross the bridge to reach Samde, the place with stunning mountain views. Through the steep path you reach the village of Thamo where you can see a monastery called Khari Goma, which is also a nunnery. You will reach the world’s highest power plant in the world built with the help of Australia, then pass through a small village called Phurte where you will see the Laudo Monastery. You are finally in Namche after passing some gompas, prayer flags, chorten and Mani stones.

Day 16 : Trek from Namche to Phakding then Lukla Altitude: 3440m at Namche Bazaar, 2610m at Phakding, 2840m at Lukla
Trekking Distance: 15.7 kilometers
Trekking Time: 7 to 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
This is the last day of the trip through Everest Three High Passes. Your adventure will begin in Namche and conclude in Lukla. The difficulties are immense, as you'll be trekking down a steep slope with shaky legs till you reach the airport area. To cross the bridge across the Dudh Koshi and into the alpine forest, take it slowly and carefully. The flat route becomes flatter and more natural after passing the suspension bridges across the fast-flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries. The combination of broad plains, rhododendron and pine woods, and distant snow-capped peaks will appeal to you. As you proceed through the villages and arrive at Lukla, you will see several walls and monasteries, with a strong Buddhist conviction.

Day 17 :From Lukla Fly Back to Kathmandu Flight Time: 30 to 40 minutes
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Florid Nepal Or Similar Category
You'll fly back to Kathmandu today on a picturesque journey. Because of the severe weather (windy or low visibility) in the afternoon, Lukla to Kathmandu flights are typically operated in the morning. Due to adverse weather in Luka or other unforeseen circumstances, scheduled flights may be delayed or cancelled. Since a result, you should always have an extra day for the contingency, as this will allow you to make up on your other commitments. After arriving in Kathmandu and completing your long adventurous journey, the rest of the day might be spent touring, relaxing, or celebrating. You are going to stay at hotel overnight and have wonderful farewell dinner at Thamel.

Day 18 :Final Departure or Onward For Next ProgramMeals: Breakfast
The penultimate day of departure from Kathmandu is today. Our assistant will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the airport's international terminal three hours before your flight's scheduled departure time. You can also choose to prolong your trip by selecting a different package.

Note: All of the mentioned hiking hours and distances are estimates and should only be used as a guideline.

Everest Passes Trek Frequently Asked Question

What Are The Everest 3 High Passes?

The Three Passes Trek in Nepal brings hikers through three high passes: Kongma La (18,209 ft. / 5,550 m), Cho La (17,782 ft. / 5,420 m), and Renjo La (17,560 ft. / 5,360 m).

How Hard Is The Three High Passes Trek?

Difficulty is the trip grade. The three-pass journey is graded as difficult. Given the high pass crossings, this is a highly dangerous activity. It is more difficult than Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes, but not as difficult as hiking peaks like as Island Peak and Mera Peak.

What Are The Options If The Flight Is Canceled Due To Inclement Weather?

If your flight is canceled severe weather, you will have no choice but to extend your stay. The expense of lodging will be your responsibility. Helicopter businesses may provide charters even when airlines cancel flights. You can use a helicopter service if you dont want to extend your date. You will be charged an additional fee for this, which you must pay.

What If One Of Our Group Members Becomes Ill While Hiking In The Mountains?

If someone gets sick on the route, your trekking guide will consider the situation and determine whether the sick individual should continue the trip or descend to a lower level and wait for the remainder of the group. If the persons condition is critical, he or she will be transferred to Kathmandu for specialist medical care via air ambulance. The sick individual will be looked after by an assistant, while the rest of the party will continue on their journey according to the schedule.

How Long Will We Be Walking On Average Each Day during Everest Three High Passes Trek?

You should anticipate to walk for 5 to 7 hours per day, covering 10 to 14 kilometers. When you reach 3500 meters, though, you will be walking for 5 to 7 hours, but the distance traveled will be less due to the slower pace at higher elevations. We want you to know that all of our itineraries are adaptable and may be changed based on weather, geography, and the physical condition of the members.

Is It Possible For Us To Pay For Three High Passes Trek Using A Credit Card And Cash?

Yes, you can be compensated in whatever way you see fit. However, for the remainder of your tour amount, we recommend paying in cash because purchasing by credit card will cost you an additional 4% as a bank service fee.

Is There Internet Access On The Three High Passes Trail?

Yes, On the Everest 3 High Passes Trek route, there are internet hotspots accessible. However, please be aware that the network may be unpredictable because of the rocky terrain. The signal is frequently dropped or weak.

Is It Safe For A Solo Female Traveler To Hike Via Three High Passes Trek?

Yes, we have trekked with a solitary female trekker many times, and all of the trekking excursions have been completed successfully with the assistance of our pleasant and professional Guides and Sherpa crew.

Is There A Meal Plan For The Everest Three High Passes Trek?

Yes, three meals each day will be supplied throughout the mountain walk, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the items you will be consuming will be as per the menu, which includes a broad variety of local and western continental dishes.

On The Everest Three High Passes Trek, What Kind Of Restrooms Will Be Available?

You can find western toilets at every teahouse along the way to the three high passes hike. Rooms with connected bathrooms and hot showers are available at luxury lodges and teahouses at lower elevations. The amenities may be more rudimentary at higher elevations, and you may have to share a restroom with other hikers.