Important facts about Everest Three Pass Trek are

  • Max Altitude 5535m /18160.335 .ft
  • Difficulty Hard
  • Duration 12 days
  • Trip Profile Everest Three Pass Trek, Everest Region
  • Type Trekking
  • Accomodation 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and tea house during the trek
  • Meal Plan All meals included (B/L/D)

Overview

The trek to Everest Base Camp via Renjola pass and Kongma La pass is another interesting and adventurous journey around Khumbu region. The trek offers you a spectacular view of the region along with a chance to enjoy the thrill of being at the highest altitude and enjoy the scenic beauty of snow-capped mountains around. The major attraction of the trek is Sagarmatha National Park- a world heritage site, Gokyo Lake, Renjo La pass, Kongma La Pass, Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp. The walk through the region provides you delightful and closer view of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Cho yo, Mount Nuptse, Mount Ama Dablam, and others. 
The trek passes through traditional Sherpa villages where you can know more about Sherpa’s festival, culture, tradition, and lifestyle. You can also enjoy local traditional dishes at tea houses during the trek. You can also relish the beauty of rhododendron, birch and pine forest along the way. Rare species of flora and fauna spotted around Sagarmatha National Park adds charm to the scenic beauty. You can also cherish the exquisite beauty of Renjo La Pass, Kongma La Pass, Gokyo valley and Khumbu glaciers. The trek takes you to a higher altitude from where you can have a spectacular view of mountains and stunning beauty of Himalayan landscapes. 

21 Day(s) Detailed Itinerary

Arrival on:Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal

Day

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Activities

  • TIA to Kathmandu city, pickup
  • Kathmandu hotel check-in
  • Trek preparation & meet-up with guide
  • Collect all trekking permits & registration at one place
  • Local souvenir
    • Elevation 1,400 metres
    • Meals Provided Welcome dinner
    Day

    Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

    Activities

    • Visit UNESCO World heritage site- Boudhanath Pashupatinath, the monkey temple Swayambhunath
    • Explore city streets & traditional crafts such as pottery and weaving.
    • Accommodation Hotel
    • Meals Provided Breakfast
    Day

    Day 3: Flight To Lukla & Hike to Pakhding

    Activities

    • Scenic Kathmandu-Lukla Flight
    • Discussion & meeting With Porters
    • Follow Through The Dudh Koshi Valley
    • Witness Buddhist shrines, prayer flags along the way
    • Accommodation Basic Tea House
    • Elevation 2,610 m
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 4: Phakding – Namche Bazar

    Activities

    • The crossing of several rivers
    • Pass-Through high Suspension bridges including popular Hillary bridge
    • Walkthrough beautiful rhododendrons, giant firs and magnolia trees
    • Enter the Sagarmatha National Park
    • Catch glimpse of Everest, Nuptse-Lhotse
    • Elevation 3,440m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 5: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar

    Activities

    • Warm-up walks to the sherpa museum to acclimatize in high altitude.
    • A glimpse of Sherpa culture & their long mountaineering history
    • Pptional hike to the Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung (3,800m)
    • Promising views of Everest & its neighbours.
    • Elevation 3,440 m
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    Day

    Day 6: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3.857m)

    Activities

    • Steep river crossings
    • Explore small settlement of Phunki Tenga (3,250m)
    • Pass through forested lands
    • Panoramic view of mountains including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam.
    • Elevation 3,857m
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    Day

    Day 7: Tengboche – Dingboche (4.530m)

    Activities

    • Walk downhill through coniferous trees, birches and rhododendrons
    • Cross a wooden bridge of Imja Khola
    • Walk beautifully carved walls
    • Visit Pangboche (3,900m), the highest settlement
    • Promising views of Ama Dablam, the ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse, Taboche and Cholatse.
    • Elevation 4,530 m
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    Day

    Day 8: Nangkartshang Peak / Dingboche, acclimatization

    Activities

    • Get acclimatized with thin air
    • Optional climb the Nangkartshang Peak (5.100m).
    • Alluring views of  Chalotse & Ama Dablam
    • Elevation 4360m
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    Day

    Day 9: Ascent of Chukkung Ri

    Activities

    • Uphill climb towards Island Peak and Chhukung valley
    • Hike to Chhukung Ri (5546m)
    • Towering view of Ama Dablam and Amphu Lapcha & most bizzare view of Lhotse.
    • Elevation 5546 m
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    Day

    Day 10: Chukung-Kongma La Pass – Lobuche

    Activities

    • Cross tough trail, Konga la Pass
    • Spectacular view of Nuptse
    • See glacier of the Kongma Tse
    • Peek at the rocky summit of Pokalde
    • Witness Khumbu Glacier & Lobuche
    • Catch the sunset on Nuptse
    • Elevation 5536m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 11: Gorak Shep – Visit Everest Base Camp – Back to gorak shep

    Activities

    • Walk Till Gorak Shep, Vantage point
    • Watch Teasing view of Mount Everest & Khumbu glacier
    • Return to Lobuche
    • Elevation 5,643 m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 12: Gorakshep-climb to kala patthar – Dzongla (4.840m)

    Activities

    • Walk along the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier
    • Hike up to Kala Pattar (5.545m)
    • Spectacular view of the 6000 Taboche and Chalotse
    • Elevation 4,840m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 13: Cross Cho La Pass (5.420 m) – Dragnak

    Activities

    • Walk along the  Icy slopes
    • Cross Cho La pass which connects Gokyo Valley
    • Spend the night at Dragnak
    • Elevation 5,420m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 14: Dragnak – Gokyo (4,900 m)

    Activities

    • Cross terminal moraine of Ngozumpa glacier, Largest Glacier
    • Hike to one of the glacier lakes of Gokyo, Longpongo Lake(4690m)
    • Visit Gokyo lake (4,750m)
    • Enjoy the perfect backdrop of seducing mountains over the azure lake.
    • Elevation 4,900m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 15: Ascension Gokyo Ri (5,360 m)

    Activities

    • Enjoy the beautiful view of Gokyo & its surroundings
    • Climb up to Gokyo Ri, Best views of 7 highest peaks of Nepal
    • Optional visit to more glacial lakes along Cho Oyu Base camp
    • Elevation 5,360m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 16: Crossing Renjo La Passes – Lungden (4.500 m)

    Activities

    • The crossing of Renjo La Pass, steep & rocky path
    • The viewpoint of Renjo La (5.345m)
    • Magnanimous Views Of Nuptse, Lhotse and Makalu.
    • Pass by Lake Rermo Till Lungden village
    • Elevation 4,500m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 17: Lungden – Thame (3,750 m)

    Activities

    • Hike across Nangpa La pass
    • Watch Yak caravans & Tibetian traders
    • Follow Bhote Koshi river valley
    • See the popular Thame monastery
    • Elevation 3,750m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 18: Thame – Monjo (2,835 m)

    Activities

    • Descend down through Namche bazaar & Monjo
    • Walk pass stone sculptures and Buddhist rock paintings
    • Pleasant Village of Monjo, good overnight stay
    • Elevation 2,835m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 19: Monzo – Lukla (2800 m)

    Activities

    • Follow the Dudh Koshi river
    • Final goodbye to porters
    • End of exhausting Hike
    • Elevation 2,800m
    • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 20: Lukla – Kathmandu

    Activities

    • Sweeping flight to Kathmandu
    • Bird’s eye view of hills & mountains
    • Hop in at Hotel
    • Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu
    • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day

    Day 21: Final Departure

    Activities

    • Bid final goodbye to the team
    • Airport Drop off
    • Meals Breakfast

    What's included ?

    • A porter and his entire expenses.
    • Airport pickup and drop facility.
    • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
    • Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
    • Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
    • First aid medical kit
    • 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.
    • One porter for two people.
    • Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu).
    • Trekking permits/TIMS.
    • Upscale Adventures duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
    • Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.

    What's not included ?

    • Additional meals and drinks
    • Cost for additional trips.
    • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
    • Extra porter charge.
    • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
    • Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
    • Nepal arrival visa.
    • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
    • Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
    • Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation

    Departures

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