Everest Three Passes Trek

Everest Three Passes Trek

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Trip Type

Lodge Trek

Grade

Strenuous

Altitude

5546 m.

Transportation

Ktm-Lukla-Ktm by Flight

Group Size

1+

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

The Everest Three passes trek involves trekking through three high passes of Everest regionKongma La (5535m), Cho La (5420m)Renjo La (5360m). The Three Passes are rugged high passes that link the major valleys of the Everest region. Crossing them and climbing the peaks of Kala Patthar and Gokyo provides an unforgettable Himalayan experience.

Everest 3 passes trek is most exciting and adventurous with excellent scenic Mountain View. It offers magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyo, Amadablam and many more. It is designed for those trekkers who is looking for more adventurous and challenging mountain holiday. Three high passes Everest trekking is physically very demanding but it would be worth the attempt since you are rewarded with spectacular Himalayan views.

Although you have to cross the three high passes above 5000m, you do not require any technical climbing skills. Anyone with sound fitness and good health can complete the trek.

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Food
Welcome Drink
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2860

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2860m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers. 

On arrival to Lukla, you will begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640m.). You start your trek from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885m.) which can be seen in the distance is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a wonderful valley to your right; and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m.) to the far end. Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes approximately five hours. Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and opens out only where it faces the Bhote Koshi. Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3867

A day for rest at Namche Bazaar (3440m.) for acclimatization. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tyangboche. For acclimatization you walk up to Khumjung where you can visit a monastery. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde and so on. Or you can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for an outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Stay overnight at lodge.

What Is Included ?

  • All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private car
  • Trekking guide 
  • One porter for every two participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
  • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) 
  • Accommodation in lodges during the trek
  • Sleeping bag, down jacket, duffle bag, and trekking sticks if required
  • Entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
  • Local government entrance fee 
  • Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
  • Meals, accommodation, insurance and equipment for the guide and porter
  • First aid kit
  • Tax, VAT and our service charge
  • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency while trekking in mountains, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must have insurance from a reliable international travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at an authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
  • Souviner

What Is Excluded?

  • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and porter
  • Meals and hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival from trekking due to any personal or unforeseen reason other than the scheduled itinerary)

Everest Three Passes Trek Altitude Profile

Route Map

Route map

Additional Information

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor.  Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking. 

General Items:

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items:

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff   

Sun-worn Items:

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets:

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),  

Liquid/Snacks:

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials:

First Aid Kit 

Optional:

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc 

Additional items for camping trek:

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price. 

Client Reviews

Michael James Pegg, Lola

Spain

Had a great time on our trek

Dear Nava (and Hari),

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We had a great time on our trek and loud every minutes of being in amongst the mountains very abily guided by Hari.

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David Giles, Paul Damon Wood, Richard Werner, Michael David Ritscher, Manauel Lorenzo

United States

A fantastic journey into the Himalaya.

A fantastic journey into the Himalaya. The trip was epic and our service from start to finish was superb.


VASUTHAVAN MAHESWARY & TAMAN SELAYANG BARU

Malaysia

EXCELLENT, WONDERFUL, SPECTACULAR

First and foremost, I would like to express my joyous experience on my visit to Nepal, and of course, most of it is due to Nepal Environmental Trekking, which gave us an excellent guide and an excellent trekking experience for my stay here.


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