Everest Three Passes Trek

Everest Three Passes Trek is the ideal trek where travelers have a chance to explore Witnessing the majestic Mount Everest (8848m), the highest mountain in the world. We trek through visually beautiful yet quite challenging routes in  Everest Region. In this 17 days trek, we get an opportunity to observe ethnic Sherpa community which is highly influenced by Buddhism. On our way up, we can explore beautiful Buddhist monasteries among the traditional Sherpa villages. 

We begin and end the trip from Kathmandu. Average 6-7 hours trek is set up from Day 3 till Day 18 of Everest Three Passes. Scaling our way up from Kathmandu (1300m), Everest Three Passes Trek takes you to Kalapatthar (5545m) which is the closest viewpoint to see towering Mount Everest. Our route includes Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,380m) and Renjo La (5,388m). Acclimatization days in between the trek really help you to get used to the altitude as you explore local life for the day. You can find yourself completely lost in the cultural lifestyle of Sherpas mixed with the stunning panoramic view of snow-covered mountain ranges and freshwater lakes. The best season to experience the fullest of what trip has to offer is March to May and September to December. This Three Passes Trek is sure to become your treasured memory.

Destination Unlimited is proud to accompany you during this Trek. You can fulfill your adventurous thrill without any doubt as you can trust us and be ensured about all your safety concerns. Our reliable and responsible guides are familiar with the area which makes the trip even easier. We will be pleased to be your acquaintance in any future treks and trips around Nepal.

If you wish to enjoy easy trek then Panoramic Everest View Trek might be the right choice for you. 

Trip Highlights of Everest Three Passes Trek

  • Sagarmatha National Park
  • Everest Base Camp 5364
  • Top of the world Mt. Everest 8848m
  • Magnificent view of high mountain
  • Tengzing Hillary Airport
  • Chola Pass
  • Renjo La Pass
  • Kongma-la Pass

Outline Itinerary:

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m)
  • Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
  • Day 03: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m): 40 minutes flight; 3 - 4 hours trek
  • Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m): 5 - 6 hours
  • Day 05: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day
  • Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m): 5 - 6 hours
  • Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m): 5 - 6 hours
  • Day 08: Dingboche: acclimatization and rest
  • Day 09: Dingboche to Chhukung (4750m), climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m): 6 – 7 hours
  • Day 10: Cross to Kongma La pass (5535m), trek to Lobuche (4940m): 6 - 7 hours
  • Day 11: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m): 6-7 hours
  • Day 12: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545 m), then to Lobuche (4940 m): 6 hours
  • Day 13: Lobuche to Dzongla (4830m): 3 - 4 hours
  • Day 14: Trek to Gokyo (4800m) via Cho La pass (5368m): 7 - 8 hours
  • Day 15: Another day at Gokyo: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m), tour 4th and 5th Gokyo lakes: 3 - 4 hours
  • Day 16: Gokyo to Marlung (4210m) via Renjo La Pass (5360m): 7 - 8 hours
  • Day 17: Marlung to Namche Bazaar: 5 - 6 hours
  • Day 18: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6 - 7 hours
  • Day 19: Lukla to Kathmandu: 40 minutes flight
  • Day 20: Final Departure

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01 :Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m) Upon arrival after airport representative showing your good name in front of airport then transfer to the Hotel in Kathmandu. Over night at Kathmandu.
  • Day 02 :Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation Guided by our licensed guide, you’ll be taken to visit some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu which includes Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (monkey temple). Sightseeing is optional, you can do it after trekking as well. Over night at Kathmandu.
  • Day 03 :Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m): 40 minutes flight; 3 - 4 hours trek From Kathmandu or Mathali airport Ramechhap( 4 hours drive from Kathmandu), we will have the scenic flight over to the beautiful region of Lukla. The flight will goes for 35 minutes to reach at the Lukla Tengzing Hillary airport viewing the wonderful view of the surrounding. Then after landing at the Lukla, we will trek towards the beautiful region of Phakding. The trekking goes for about 3 to 4 hours through the main trail. Overnight at Phakding at the altitude of 2640m.
  • Day 04 :Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m): 5 - 6 hours Leaving the Phakding village behind, we move forward to Namche Bazaar. It takes about 5-6 hours for us to reach Namche Bazaar, otherwise known as Gateway to Everest. Over night at Kathmandu.
  • Day 05 :Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day We take this day off from the trek and settle in Namche Bazaar itself for acclimatization. While here, you can go to weekly Tibetan wholesale market nearby selling cheap Chinese good and clothes. We will go got short hiking to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung then back to Namche. Over night at Kathmandu.
  • Day 06 :Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m): 5 - 6 hours Moving on, we trek for about 5-6 hours from Namche Bazaar to reach Tengboche. Tengboche monastery itself is a culture rich site for visitors. Another place to look out for is the school in Khumjung Village established by Sir Edmund Hillary himself. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 07 :Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m): 5 - 6 hours We trek for almost 5-6 hours today to reach our destination Dingboche from Tengboche. Dingboche lies alongside river Imja and the walking through today’s trail itself makes you appreciate the beauty of this region even more. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 08 :Dingboche: acclimatization and rest We take the day off again in Dingboche for acclimatization as we have reached an elevation of 4360 m. Dingboche has unique stone walls spreading kilometers covering entire Imja valley. You can expect absolute scenic beauty as we spend the day in the Himalayan (snow-capped mountain) landscape. Guide will arrange day hiking close to 5000m. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 09 :Dingboche to Chhukung (4750m), climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m): 6 – 7 hours For today, we trek from Dingboche to Chhukung which approximately takes us 6-7 hours. We further climb Chhukung Ri reaching an altitude of 5,546 meters.Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 10 :Cross to Kongma La pass (5535m), trek to Lobuche (4940m): 6 - 7 hours We cross to the Kongma La pass but you need to be ready that in this trek, “pass” is considered challenging. After that, we trek to Lobuche with beautiful scenes which take about 6-7 hours. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 11 :Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m): 6-7 hours We move ahead from Lobuche trekking for 6-7 hours visiting Everest Base Camp by the end of the day making a stop at Gorak Shep. As we get closer to Mount Everest, other peaks like Nuptse, Cholatse, Lobuche, and Pumori can be seen in the background of Lobuche village. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 12 :Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545 m), then to Lobuche (4940 m): 6 hours Kala Patthar is the closest viewpoint to witness the soaring Mount Everest itself surrounded by more Himalayan Ranges. Today, we go from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar and make Lobuche our last destination for the day by trekking for 8-9 hours. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 13 :Lobuche to Dzongla (4830m): 3 - 4 hours We trek for 3-4 hours from Lobuche to reach Dzongla. You can see the Cholatse Tsho lake along the way accompanied by clear blue and rocky trails among the mountains.Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 14 :Trek to Gokyo (4800m) via Cho La pass (5368m): 7 - 8 hours We make it through second pass today as we trek to Gokyo from Dzongla via Cho La pass. This trek takes us 7-8 hours. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 15 :Another day at Gokyo: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m), tour 4th and 5th Gokyo lakes: 3 - 4 hours It’s our rest day in Gokyo. We climb Gokyo Ri and tour 4th and 5th Gokyo lakes reflecting mighty mountains. We trek only for about 3-4 hours today. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 16 :Gokyo to Marlung (4210m) via Renjo La Pass (5360m): 7 - 8 hours Today includes a trek from Gokyo to Marlung via our final pass, Renjo La passes at an altitude of 5360m. This takes us just about 7-8 hours. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 17 :Marlung to Namche Bazaar: 5 - 6 hours We are now on our way back to Namche Bazaar from Marlung. We need to trek for 5-6 hours making it back to the homeland of Sherpas. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 18 :Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6 - 7 hours This is our final trek day which requires us to trek for 6-7 hours to get back to Lukla from Namche Bazaar. Filling our minds with final glimpses of stunning mountains and local villages, we make it back to Lukla. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 19 :Lukla to Kathmandu: 40 minutes flight Taking our flight from Lukla airport located between vibrant green hills, we return back to the busy city of Kathmandu within 40 minutes. Evening farewell Dinner. Over night at Lodge.
  • Day 20 :Final Departure Hoping that you enjoyed this long trip to Nepal, we escort you back to the airport as you bid farewell to this culturally and naturally rich country.

Cost Includes

All airport transfers 
Accommodation in Kathmandu
Farewell Dinner
Tea-house Lodge during the Trekking
Experience, Government Licensed English-speaking Guide
Porters : 2 Member one porter
Domestic Airfare/ Ktm-Luckla-Ktm. Airport Tax
All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking.
 Every meals cup of tea or coffee
All Trekking permits and Necessary documents 
 Sleeping bag, Down Jacket( If Necessary) & Duffle bag by company
 Staff insurance, medication and equipment,
 First Aid Kit and Special Care
 Rescue arrangements for our clients
All Govt. and Local Taxes
Trekking Certificate from Destination Unlimited Treks
 

 

Cost Excludes

 International airfares
Travel/trekking insurance
Kathmandu sightseeing  Entrance fees
Nepal entry visa fees.
 Khumbu Tax Worth 20$
Mountain rescue charges or insurance
Bottled drinks on trek (cold and alcoholic) and Hot Drinks
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Additional food or drink on trek in addition to three standard meals
Personal expenses, Emergency Expenses, road blocked, snakes, desert.etc
Tips, Hot Showers
Which is not mentions in Cost Included Section.

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Key Information

  • Trip Cost US$ 1800
  • Trip Duration 20 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty Moderate
  • Trip Style Trekking
  • Accomodation Hotel + Lodges
  • Max Altitude 5545m
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No of people Price P.P
1-1 Pax US$ 1800