Trip Highlights
- Discover the world-famous Sherpa village and immerse yourself in Sherpa culture and language with the friendly locals.
- Visit the historic Tengboche Monastery, a spiritual haven in the Everest region.
- Experience the thrill of crossing the Three High Passes: Renjo La Pass (5,464m), Cho La Pass (5,420m), and Kongma La Pass (5,535m).
- Hike to the top of Gokyo Ri and explore Gokyo lakes
- Catch the finest views of Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar (5545 meters)
The Everest three-pass trek will take your journey to the highest altitude possible. Passing through three different passes: Renjo la pass, Kongma pass, Cho La pass. This trek will provide you with the Himalayan vibe which you have experienced like never before.
Our trip begins with…
This trek starts from the capital of the country. Starting your day in Kathmandu providing you with the best hand sculptures and history of Nepalese people. After that, you will fly to Lukla and then the real trek starts. Trekking up to Namche and three different passes to complete the overall journey of your trek takes you to the overall place of the Khumbu region. Meanwhile, You will trek to Gokyo, Kala Patthar, Gorakshep, Everest base camp, Gokyo, and Lobuche. You will witness the beautiful and sacred monasteries of Dingboche and Tengboche.
This 21 days of the Everest Three Passes Trek will take you to places that you have experienced like never before. Likewise, Passing through some remoteness and high passes you will be thrilled and entertained. You get to see the largest glacier in the Khumbu region.
Those high altitudes with beautiful natural sceneries never fail to satisfy your trek giving you the ecstasy of life. Not only the Beautiful lakes of the Gokyo region but the untouched beauty of that particular region is what you will fancy throughout the trek. Thus, Witnessing Mt. Everest from the best vintage point Kala Patthar, visiting the Gorakshep and Everest base camp provides you with the best possible way to visit the Mt. Everest region. Similarly, Beautiful monasteries, stupas, and Tibetan-styled houses will always accompany you in your way.
Himalayan Summit Treks and Expedition has been providing services to trekkers for many years and will be continuing our work with the better establishment of safety and connection throughout the nation. So, You are always welcome to be part of our trek.
Itinerary
We welcome you at the airport with our warmest greeting. After your arrival at the airport, we escort you to your hotel. You will stay for the night here in Kathmandu. Dinner is included.
Today you will see the heritage of Kathmandu. The ancient crafts and creativity of Nepalese people. You will visit the monkey temple, Pashupatinath Temple. Durbar squares, Boudhanath temple and many fascinating small temples and heritages located in Kathmandu valley. You will stay for the night here in Kathmandu. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
You will fly to the somewhat worlds high altitude airstrips which gives you the thrill of the ride. You are sure to get adrenaline because of the short airstrip making this a lifetime memory. Then, after you reach to Lukla you trek to Phakding through lush green surrounding. You will stay for the night here in Phakding. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
After your good stay in Phakding, you trek to the most popular place of Khumbu region: The Namche Bazaar. This trek of about 6 hours of walking through different natural scenery, waterfalls, suspension bridges, and thrilling experience will take you to Namche Bazaar. You will stay for the night here in Namche Bazaar. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
Today you explore the diversity of Namche Bazaar. The culture of Sherpa people who are the major living tribe in Himalayan regions will give you a distinct knowledge about their culture and festivals. You will watch the might Mt. Everest. Today you acclimatize. You will stay for the night here in Namche Bazaar. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
Thame offers good views of snow peaks. Reaching to Thame also takes us to Thame monastery. Thame monastery is included in between many homes of the monks. Today’s walking will take about 5 hours. You will stay for the night here in Thame. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
Trekking for about 6 hours will take us to Lumde where on your way you will be likely to meet Tibetan traders. These traders descend from Nangpa la pass which leads you to the Himalayas from Tibet. You will stay for the night here in Lumde. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
You will trek to Gokyo through Renjo la pass. The trail there is full of enthusiasm as you enter the restricted area when you further move to the more northern region. You will observe the culture there as of Tibetan style. You will stay for the night here in Gokyo. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
Hiking to the top of Gokyo Ri through those steep climbing lets you see the Gokyo valley. Then reaching that top also provides you with the beautiful panoramic view of the whole Khumbu regions. Exploring Gokyo lakes will provide you with enthusiasm and calmness which you have never experience before. Ngozumpa glacier too will add color to your trek. You will stay for the night here in Gokyo. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
You cross the Ngozumpa Glacier probably the largest glacier of Khumbu region. This 6 hours of walking will lead us to Dragnag from Gokyo. You will stay for the night here in Dragnag. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
You have to cross the Cho-la pass by climbing it in order to reach Dzongla. After the steep climb of the Cho-la pass, you descend down to Dzongla. You will stay for the night here in Dzongla. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
To reach first you descend than ascend all the way. Crossing the Chola Khola you continue the trail alongside the Khumbu glacier. This trail will bring you insights of distant different stupas. You will stay for the night here in Lobuche. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
Trekking from Lobuche through Khumbu glacier will give you the closer view of the Mt. Everest. Through distant ascending, you get to see panoramic views of the Himalayan vista. After reaching Gorakshep through those ascents, you start our trek to Everest Base Camp. You will pass through moraines, rocky dunes, streams before finally reaching Everest Base Camp. Then, you will trek back to Gorakshep. You will stay for the night here in Gorakshep. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
Kala Patthar gives you the best glimpse of Himalayan ranges making this spot the best spot for admiring the views of Himalayan ranges. You get to see Mt. Everest closer than ever from Kala Patthar. But to reach Kala Patthar you have to ascend for several hours. Then finally you head your way back down to Lobuche. You will stay for the night here in Lobuche. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
Passing through Khumbu Glacier the trail takes you to Kongma La. After about five hours of walking from the Kongma La,, you will reach Chhukhung. Chukkung provides you the remoteness and natural beauty. You will stay for the night here in Chhukhung. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
You will pass thorough Dingboche In between to reach Tengboche. You come across the Tengboche village during your trek. Giving you the astounding view of Mountains all along your trek you will never get loose of those sights of the mountain. Finally reaching Tengboche takes you to Tengboche monastery which is of great religious value. You will stay for the night here in Tengboche. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
First, you will descend down the Tengboche Monastery. Then, after you’re descending for short period the trail you meet is easy and uniform. You will stay for the night here in Namche Bazaar. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
You will trek back to Lukla where you descended from aircraft. This trek will bring you to those familiar surrounding but will never fail to entertain you. You will stay for the night here in Lukla. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner are included.
You fly back to Kathmandu. Now your overall trek is over so this might be your last day in Kathmandu. You are free for everything today. You can shop, visit and do many more things on your own. You will stay for the night here in Kathmandu. Dinner is included.
We will escort you to the airport for your departures to your country. Breakfast is included.
FAQs
The Everest Three Passes Trek is a thrilling high-altitude adventure in the Everest region, crossing three iconic Himalayan passes: Renjo La (5,464m), Cho La (5,420m), and Kongma La (5,535m). It's a bucket-list trek for experienced hikers seeking breathtaking mountain views and cultural immersion.
The trek is considered one of the most difficult in Nepal due to its high-altitude passes, rugged trails, and long trekking days. A good fitness level and prior trekking experience are essential for success.
The best time to trek is during spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November). These seasons offer clear skies, stable weather, and the most scenic views of Mt. Everest and surrounding peaks.
Yes, acclimatization days are crucial to avoid altitude sickness. Our itinerary is designed to ensure gradual altitude gain and adequate rest.
Yes, this trek is recommended for trekkers with previous experience, especially in high-altitude trekking, as it involves challenging trails and significant altitude gains.