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Duration
20 Day
Activity Level
high
Group Size
2 - 12 pax
Best Season
Mar - May , Sep - Dec
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Trip Highlights
- Explore traditional Sherpa villages and immerse in the rich Sherpa culture.
- Visit the iconic Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual center of the Khumbu region.
- Conquer all Three High Passes:
- Renjo La Pass (5,464m)
- Cho La Pass (5,420m)
- Kongma La Pass (5,535m)
- Hike up to Gokyo Ri for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.
- Discover the stunning Gokyo Lakes and Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in Nepal.
- Reach the legendary Everest Base Camp and witness the grandeur of Mt. Everest.
- Enjoy the best sunrise view of Everest from Kala Patthar (5,545m).
- Walk through high alpine valleys, rugged trails, and glacial landscapes
Overview
The Everest Three Passes Trek is the ultimate trekking journey in the Himalayas, designed for adventurers seeking both challenge and scenic beauty. This 21-day expedition offers a complete circuit of the Everest region, combining the iconic Everest Base Camp trek with three of the highest trekking passes in Nepal: Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La.
The adventure begins in Kathmandu, where you'll experience Nepalese culture and historical sites before flying to Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu. From there, the trail takes you through Namche Bazaar, the vibrant Sherpa capital, and on to sacred monasteries, peaceful alpine settlements, and high-altitude terrains surrounded by the world’s tallest peaks.
Each pass offers a unique perspective of the Everest range and leads to incredible destinations such as Gokyo Ri, Kala Patthar, Gorakshep, and Everest Base Camp. This trek is perfect for those who want more than just the base camp, it's a deeper, more adventurous dive into the heart of the Himalayas.
Along the way, trekkers will encounter Buddhist stupas, prayer flags, icefalls, and Tibetan-influenced villages, gaining insight into local life and traditions. Despite the physical demands, the rewards are immense, breathtaking vistas, deep personal satisfaction, and unforgettable moments above the clouds.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Trek Preparation
Day 03: Fly to Lukla – Trek to Phakding
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Acclimatization Day at Namche
Day 06: Trek to Thame
Day 07: Trek to Lungden
Day 08: Cross Renjo La Pass – Trek to Gokyo
Day 09: Explore Gokyo – Hike to Gokyo Ri
Day 10: Trek to Thagnak
Day 11: Cross Cho La Pass – Trek to Dzongla
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche
Day 13: Trek to Gorakshep – Visit Everest Base Camp
Day 14: Hike to Kala Patthar – Trek to Lobuche
Day 15: Cross Kongma La Pass – Trek to Chhukung
Day 16: Trek to Pangboche
Day 17: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 18: Trek to Lukla
Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 20: Final Departure
Best Season / Time to Travel
- Spring (March to May): Clear skies, blooming rhododendrons, and ideal weather for high passes.
- Autumn (September to November): Best visibility, dry trails, and pleasant temperatures.
Avoid monsoon (June–August) and winter (December–February) due to risks of heavy rain, snow, and poor trail conditions.
Why Everest Three Passes Trek?
- Perfect for experienced trekkers seeking ultimate adventure and variety.
- Offers less crowded routes beyond standard Everest Base Camp trails.
- Deepens your understanding of Sherpa culture, Buddhism, and mountain life.
- Physically and mentally rewarding – a complete Everest circuit experience.
- Covers diverse landscapes: high-altitude passes, alpine lakes, glaciers, and valleys.
Booking and Cancellation Policy
- Booking: 30% advance payment required to confirm the trip.
- Cancellation:
- 30+ days prior: Full refund minus processing fee.
- 15–29 days prior: 50% refund.
- Less than 15 days: No refund.
- Trip postponement available on request.
What to Pack / How to Prepare
- Clothing: Base layers, fleece jackets, down jacket, trekking pants, gloves, wool socks, waterproof shell.
- Gear: Sleeping bag (rated -15°C), trekking poles, headlamp, daypack, water purification tablets.
- Footwear: Well-broken-in trekking boots and camp shoes.
- Essentials: Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, personal medication, toiletries, travel documents.
- Training: Prepare with hiking, cardio, and strength training at least 6–8 weeks before departure.
Required Travel Documents & Permits
- Passport (valid at least 6 months)
- Nepal Visa
- TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
- Sagarmatha National Park Permit
- Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit
All permits are arranged by the trekking agency.
Bonus Tips / Travel Tips
- Acclimatize properly: Always follow altitude adjustment days.
- Hydration is key: Drink at least 3-4 liters of water daily.
- Pack light but smart: Include layers for varying temperatures.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking: Helps reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
- Travel insurance: Ensure it covers high-altitude trekking and helicopter evacuation.
Why Trek with Himalayan Summit Treks and Expedition?
Himalayan Summit Treks and Expedition is one of Nepal’s most trusted and experienced trekking agencies, committed to delivering exceptional Himalayan adventures. Whether you’re a first-time trekker or an experienced mountaineer, we offer safe, well-organized, and fully customized trekking experiences designed to suit your pace, preferences, and purpose.
✅ Expert Local Guides & Porters
Our certified, multilingual trekking guides are highly trained in high-altitude trekking, first aid, and local culture. With their deep knowledge of the terrain and weather conditions, they ensure a safe and insightful journey across even the most remote trails.
✅ Tailor-Made Itineraries
We believe every trekker is unique. That’s why we offer flexible itineraries that can be customized based on your fitness level, interests, and time frame. Whether it’s cultural immersion, photography, or extreme adventure, we shape the experience around you.
✅ Safety First
We take your safety seriously. Our team is equipped with first-aid kits, oxygen cylinders, and satellite phones on high-altitude treks. In case of emergencies, we coordinate immediate helicopter evacuation services.
✅ Authentic Local Experience
Thanks to our strong local partnerships, you’ll get access to the best teahouses, homestays, and hidden trails that many miss. We ensure you engage with the local Sherpa culture, traditional foods, and regional festivals along the way.
✅ Sustainable and Responsible Travel
We promote eco-friendly trekking practices and support community-based tourism, ensuring that your visit helps preserve Nepal’s pristine environments and uplifts the livelihoods of local people.
✅ Proven Track Record
With hundreds of successful treks across Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and beyond, our growing family of happy trekkers from around the world speaks for our professionalism, reliability, and passion for the mountains.
Included/Excluded
- Airport pickup and drop facility.
- All required local and government taxes.
- Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner during the trek.
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
- Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
- Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
- Insurance of guide and porter.
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets.
- Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
- Lodge expenses during the trek.
- Stay in the city at the finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu).
- Trekking permits/TIMS.
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.
- A porter and his entire expenses.
- Official T-shirt
- Adventure Certificate (after completion the trek)
- Cost incurred during the tour around the city.
- Extra porter charge.
- Nepal arrival visa.
- Cost for additional trips.
- Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek.
- Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
- Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
- Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m) - A & D.
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.
DAY 2 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation - A, B.
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.
DAY 3 Fly to Lukla (2,840m), 40 mins Trek to Phakding (2,610m), 3/4 hrs - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 4 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 5/6 hours - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 5 Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 6 Trek from Namche Bazar to Thame (3,820m), 4/5 hrs - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 7 Trek from Thame to Lumde (4,368m), 5/6 hrs - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 8 Trek from Lumde to Gokyo (4,790 m) via Renjo La Pass (5360m) 8/9 hrs - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 9 Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,360m) back to Gokyo (4,790m) 2/3 hrs - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 10 Trek from Gokyo to Dragnag (4,750 m), 5/6 hrs - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 11 Trek from Dragnag, Cross the Cho-La Pass (5,420m) and trek down to Dzongla (4,830m), 7/8 hrs - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 12 Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4,910m), 4/5 hrs - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 13 Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) via Gorakshep (5,140 m), 8/9 hrs trek down to Gorakshep - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 14 Hike up to Kala Patthar (5,545m) and descend to Lobuche (4,910 m), 7/8Hours - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 15 Trek up from Lobuche to Kongma La (5,535m) and trek descend to Chhukhung (4,730m), 6/7 hrs - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 16 Trek from Chhukhung to Tengboche (3,860m), 5/6 Hours - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 17 Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 6/7 Hours - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 18 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,840m), 6/7 hrs - A, B, L & D.
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.
DAY 19 Fly to Kathmandu and free day and farewell dinner - A & D.
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.
DAY 20 Final departure - B
We will escort you to the airport for your departures to your country. Breakfast is included.
FAQs
What is the Everest Three Passes Trek?
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.
How challenging is the Everest Three Passes Trek?
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.
What is the best season for the Everest Three Passes Trek?
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.
Is acclimatization necessary for the Everest Three Passes Trek?
Yes, acclimatization days are crucial to avoid altitude sickness. Our itinerary is designed to ensure gradual altitude gain and adequate rest.
Do I need trekking experience for the Everest Three Passes Trek?
Yes, this trek is recommended for trekkers with previous experience, especially in high-altitude trekking, as it involves challenging trails and significant altitude gains.
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