Everest Three Pass Trekking

Crossing the world’s highest passes from one scenic valley to another from the base of Everest.
Everest Three Pass Trekking crosses Kongma La, Cho La and Renjo La pass.

Highlights:

  • A great adventure that traverses the three highest and most scenic passes from Everest Base Camp.
  • Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La are among the most beautiful passes in the Everest region, with stunning mountain scenery.
  • A remarkable trek that sets you apart from mainstream trekkers in the Everest region.
  • Enjoy super panoramas of the World’s highest mountains on daily walks and climbs.
  • Explore pristine areas of the high Khumbu Valley, including Everest Base Camp.

Experience the Majesty of the Himalayas

Everest Three Pass Trekking crosses the highest point in the Himalayan range in the Khumbu Valley, moving from one scenic spot to the next. These spots, away from the mainstream trekkers flocking to Everest Base Camp, are among the most scenic in the Everest region. They offer tranquility and pristine beauty that balm the soul, a perfect escape for a refreshing recharge.

Everest Three Pass Trekking Itinerary

The Everest Three Pass itinerary offers a great mountain walking experience, letting you traverse steep slopes of high passes covered with snow, ice, and loose glacial scree. Vistas from these mountain saddles and summits stretch as far as the eye can see. This trekking itinerary takes you to higher elevations while also letting you visit the main primitive settlements in the Khumbu Region. The history of the Khumbu Region dates back to pre-Buddhist times and has flourished under Tantric Mahayana Buddhism in Tibet. The Sherpas play a vital role in this heritage, being one of the leading followers of Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), the 8th-century Buddhist saint and founder of Tantric Mahayana Buddhism in Tibet.

Itinerary

Arrive, complete formalities, transfer to hotel. Free day; optional city stroll.

Visit Swayambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square & Museum, Basantapur, and Ason Bazaar.

45-min mountain flight, 3-hr trek. Sherpa villages, Kwangde Peak, Dudh Koshi River.

5-hr trek via Toktok & Jor Salle. First views of Everest and Tengboche Valley.

3-hr trek. Visit Khunde monastery & hospital, Khumjung village, Everest View Hotel.

5-hr trek. Dudh Koshi Valley views, rhododendron forest, Tengboche Monastery.

5-hr trek via Diboche nunnery and Pangboche. Great views of Ama Dablam and Lhotse.

Acclimatization. Optional hike to Nangkartshang Hilltop for panoramic views.

3-hr trek. Optional climb of Chhukung Ri (5,540 m) – spectacular Makalu and Lhotse views.

7-hr trek. Prayer flags at pass, cross Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche.

6–7 hr trek. Khumbu Icefall views, reach EBC, return to Gorak Shep.

5-hr trek. Sunrise on Everest from Kalapathar, then descend via Lobuche to Dzongla.

8-hr trek. Steep climb to pass, descend to Taknak by Ngozumba Glacier.

3-hr trek. Cross Ngozumba Glacier to Gokyo’s 3rd Lake. Views of Cho Oyu.

5-hr round trip to Fifth Lake, or sunrise hike to Gokyo Peak for 360° panorama.

7-hr trek. Final pass with Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu views. Descend to Lungden.

5-hr trek. Descend to Bhote Koshi River, pass Marlung, reach Thame village.

5-hr trek. Via Thamo village, lunch in Namche, descend to Monjo.

6-hr trek. Retrace Dudh Koshi Valley, celebrate with porters in Lukla.

Morning flight. Free day for rest or shopping.

Buffer day. Optional visit to Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur and Boudhanath.

Breakfast, leisure time, then transfer to the airport for departure.

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • Airport pick-up and departure service as per itinerary
  • Four nights of hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, breakfast included (category 4-star hotel)
  • Happy Feet Nepal Trekking Kit Bag for each member
  • Flight Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu (Tax included)
  • Meal service on a full board basis for the entire trekking period
  • Accommodation in teahouse lodge with or without attached toilet/bathroom (hot shower included) on a twin-sharing basis.
  • 1 guide in the group and one porter, between every two members, for the entire trekking and one guide helper for every 4 members.
  • Warm clothes and equipment for porters
  • Insurance and expenses of all local staff
  • Entry permits to Everest National Park and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu
  • Agency’s service charges and taxes

Excludes

  • Travel insurance (helicopter evacuation and medical assistance) mandatory
  • Trip cancellation/interruption (Optional) at the risk of client
  • Nepal entry visa and visa fee (visa can be applied upon arrival at Kathmandu airport)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and bottled beverages during the trek and those not mentioned in the above cost include section.

Useful Information

Seasons:

Spring and fall are always the best times to trek in the Everest region. However, the fall/autumn season, from the first week of October to mid-December, is undoubtedly the best time to visit Nepal. The weather remains crystal clear, with breathtaking views of the Himalayas and the landscapes. However, it is colder at high altitudes during both seasons.

Theoretically, spring is the second-best season, but for some, it is the best. Spring is more interesting because rhododendrons and wildflowers bloom in Nepal’s mid-hill region. In the Everest region, you can enjoy the flowering season from March to May, from Lukla to Namche, Pungi Tenga, Tengboche, Pangboche, Phortse, and Thame. Though clouds build up for summer rain, rain becomes more frequent, and the sky remains a bit hazy.

Summer, monsoon time in Nepal, is also a beautiful time to visit the high areas, from Chhukung to Everest Base Camp, and the Dzongla and Gokyo to Thame valleys. During summer, the Himalayan bases, rolling alpine meadows, valleys, and hills turn lush green, carpeted with multi-colored flowers and dotted with beautiful streams.

In the Everest region, winter temperatures may drop to -25 degrees from sunset to sunrise and -35 degrees at Everest Base Camp. Daytime temperatures remain 0 to 18 degrees (-10 at Everest BC). Therefore, Everest Three Pass Trekking is not recommended during winter months. Most villagers live there year-round, except some elders and businesspeople who travel to India and Kathmandu for pilgrimage and partly to escape the winter.

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Trip Overview

Destination Everest Region
Duration 22 Days
Starts from Kathmandu
Ending Point Kathmandu
Trip Style Trekking
Difficulty Moderate to Challenging
Best Time Autumn/Spring
Transportation Vehicle and flights
Accommodation Hotel & Teahouse Lodge
Max Altitude 5,545m.
Meal BB in City & full board on trek
Group Size 2-14 pax

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