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Everest 3 Pass trek
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Overview
Are you ready for a Himalayan adventure? Book today with Narba Treks & Expeditions the incredible Everest 3 High Pass trek. Make your way throughout the entire Everest region in a single trek by crossing the famed 3 high mountain passes, visiting Everest Base Camp, and the Gokyo Lakes is all included in this 21 days trek in Nepal. Challenge the Himalayas and face the Everest 3 High Pass trek this season!
Arrive in Nepal and prepare for the trek:
Upon your arrival in Nepal for the Everest 3 High Pass trek our Narba Treks & Expeditions team will be already waiting. After a short meet & greet our team will transfer you to your booked hotel in Kathmandu. We have not much planned for your first day and rather let you rest from the journey to Nepal. The next day while we prepare the permits for the Everest 3 High Pass trek, our Narba Treks & Expeditions trekking guide will give you a detailed briefing in to the itinerary of the Everest 3 High Pass trek. In the afternoon we take you on an exclusive sightseeing tour around the Kathmandu Valley. A great way to soak up the rich culture that Nepal has to offer! First we visit the Kathmandu Durbar (Palace) Square, Swayambunath Monkey Temple, the Boudhanath Stupa, and the Pashupatinath Temple.
The 1 st part of the Everest 3 High Pass trek:
The first part of the Everest 3 High Pass trek is to reach and cross the highest of the 3 mountain passes, the Kongma La at 5,545m/18,192ft! It’ll take 7 to 8 days of trekking through the pristine Everest region to reach the 1 st pass. First we’ll have to fly to the world’s 38 th highest airport in Lukla from Kathmandu. Having arrived, we meet up with our porter team and prepare to officially start the Everest 3 High Pass trek. Phakding at 2,652m/8,700ft is our first destination. Still at a low elevation it’s from the second day of trekking when we reach Namche Bazaar that the tree lines disappear and those mesmerizing Himalayan valleys come in view!
Namche Bazaar located at 3,440m/11,283ft is just amazing! Serving as an acclimatization town for all treks to Everest, we also take a day extra here to properly acclimatize. Narba Treks & Expeditions first priority is to make sure that you can fully enjoy the Everest 3 High Pass trek. Acclimatizing helps to reduce the risk of getting AMS or Acute Mountain Sickness. During this day acclimatization day we hike up to the famous Everest View Hotel from where the first nice views of Mt Everest come in sight. The next few days we trek to the Tengboche Monastary, and Dingboche. Here we hold our 2 nd acclimatization day and hike up to Nagarsyang Peak. Located in the Imja Khola Valley from Dingboche you can expect to see incredible view of the iconic mother’s necklace mountain, Mt Ama Dablam and the popular Island Peak.
On day nine of the Everest 3 High Pass trek we trek to Chukung, the last village before the Kongma La Pass. We are now at an elevation of 4730m/15,518ft! Chukung Ri or Chukung Hill is just a short hike away from the village and we’ll take advantage of the incredible views this hill offers by holding a short hike up there. Especially Mt Ama Dablam and the Amphu Labsa Mountain come in sight during the hike. Its day 10 of the Everest 3 High Pass trek and time to climb our first pass of the trek! The Kongma La while the highest is straight forward. Ascending all the way up the pass takes time so we make an early departure and can take two routes. We can either retrace our steps from Chukung back to Bibre or follow the northwestern path over the Nuptse Glacier moraines. The views atop the Kongma La are absolutely incredible and a big highlight of the Everest 3 High Pass trek!
We descend down to Lobuche village and stay the overnight, as tomorrow we trek to Everest Base Camp. It’s a short trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep and the trail follows a part of the Khumbu Glacier. After checking in the guesthouse of Gorakshep we hike up to EBC on day 11 of the Everest 3 High Pass trek. The views are just incredible and being at the foot of the world’s highest mountain gives such a surreal feeling! And definitely worth it! Having spent some time at Everest Base Camp we hike back down to Gorakshep and prepare for an early sleep, for the next day we hold a sunrise hike up the Kala Pattar Hill. It’ll still be dark when we depart and with our torches in hand we make our way up the hill just in time to see the sun appearing over the Himalayas!
The 2nd part of the Everest 3 High Pass trek:
Congratulations! The first part of the Everest 3 High Pass trek is completed! Now we head for the second mountain pass of the Everest region, the Cho La Pass at 5,420m/17,782. First we retrace our steps back to Lobuche village and spend another night here. The next day we trek west to Dzongla village, which lays near by the mountain pass. During this trekking day you’ll be able to see nice views of the Awi Peak. Furthermore we’ll be passing by some stupas and a memorial site as well as visiting the Chola Tsho Lake. The next day we head for the Cho La Pass and Thangnak village. Considered as the easiest peak to climb of the Everest 3 High Pass trek, the Cho La Pass has also some of the best views! We’ll be sure to enjoy the sights of Mt Cholatse, Mt Ama Dablam, as well as Chola Lake.
Descending down the pass we reach Thangnak, the last village before reaching the pristine Gokyo Lakes. It’ll be day 15 of the Everest 3 High Pass trek when we reach Gokyo. Located at the biggest of the lakes, Gokyo village is truly a marvel! Known as the highest fresh water lakes, the turquoise colored waters reflect the surrounding mountains and peaks creating a beautiful tranquil scene. You can explore around the lake and enjoy the views. Narba Treks & Expeditions want you to have the best experience of the Everest region and so we’ll spend an extra day in Gokyo for exploring and hiking up the Gokyo Ri Hill at 5,360m/17,585ft! Enjoy the amazing views of Mt Everest, Mt Makalu, Mt Cho-Oyu and the Ngozumba Glacier.
The 3 rd and last part of the Everest 3 High Pass trek:
It’s time for the last part of the Everest 3 High Pass trek, and on day 17 we make our way to Marlung via the last mountain pass, the Renjo La at 5,345m/ 17,536ft. Being the smallest of the Everest 3 high passes, is just perfect. We hike slowly up the pass and enjoy the views of the Rolwaling Ranges in the distances. Once on the top you’ll feel a great sense of accomplishments as you have successfully faced the 3 High Mountain Passes of the Everest region! While the views atop the Renjo La Pass are similar than those of Gokyo Ri, you’ll still be able to see a last view of the Himalayas! Descending down the pass we reach at village of Marlung. Another day of trekking to reach Thame, and another to reach back at Monjo where we checked our permits on day 4 of the Everest 3 High Pass trek. On the way back to Monjo from Thame, we’ll pass by Namche Bazaar again for some last sightseeing. From Monjo its just retracing our steps back to Lukla via Phakding.
Back at Lukla since here is where we say goodbye to our brave porter team, Narba Treks & Expeditions invites you to celebrate with team the success of your Everest 3 High Pass trek in Nepal. The next day we fly back to Kathmandu and we’ll transfer you back to your booked hotel. In the evening we hold a special farewell and thank you dinner and conclude this incredible 21 days Everest 3 High Pass trek.
Itinerary
Short itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Trip preparation + sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu fly to Lukla trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)
Day 05: Namche Bazaar – the 1 st day of acclimatization
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12,684ft)
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295ft)
Day 08: Dingboche – the 2 nd day of acclimatization
Day 09: Trek to Chukung (4,730m/15,518ft) + hike up to Chukung-Ri (5,550m/18,209ft)
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft) via the Kongma La (5,545m/18,192ft)
Day 11: Trek to Gorakshep (5,170m/16,962ft) + visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft)
Day 12: Hike up Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,192ft) + trek back to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft)
Day 13: Trek to Dzongla (4,830m/15,847ft)
Day 14: Trek to Thangnak (4,700m/15,420ft) via the Cho La (5,420m/17,782ft)
Day 15: Trek to Gokyo (5,375m/17,635ft)
Day 16: Rest day + climb up Gokyo Ri (5,360m/17,585ft)
Day 17: Trek to Marlung (4,210m/13,810ft) via the Renjo La (5,345m/ 17,536ft)
Day 18: Trek to Thame (3,700m/12,139ft)
Day 19: Trek to Monjo (2,835m/9,301ft)
Day 20: Trek back to Lukla (2,850m/9,350ft)
Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Detailed itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in the Kathmandu
- Our representative will pick-up you from the airport and transfer you to your hotel
- Hotel check-in and take a few minutes rest
- Stroll around the Thamel Bazaar
- Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02: Trip preparation + sightseeing
- Hotel breakfast
- Meet up with your trekking guide for your trip preparation
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu:
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Swayambunath Monkey Temple
- Boudhanath Buddhist Temple
- Pashupatinath Hindu Temple
- Head back to your hotel
- Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu fly to Lukla trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)
- Hotel breakfast and check out
- Transfer to the domestic airport
- Scenic short flight to Lukla from Kathmandu
- Trek about ¾ hours to reach to Phakding
- Dinner and stay overnight in the guesthouse of Phakding
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Trek through Rhododendron and pine forests with views of the riverside
- Stop at Monjo for permits check
- Cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers
- Pass by Jorsalle village
- Head further on until Namche Bazaar
- Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Namche Bazaar – the 1st day of acclimatization
- Morning breakfast
- Explore the busy market place of Namche Bazaar
- Visit the Hillary Statue
- Hike towards Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel
- Enjoy your first views of the mighty Mt Everest
- Hike back to Namche Bazaar
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12,684ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Today we take about 5 to 6 hours of trekking to reach Tengboche
- Enjoy remarkable views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cholatse, Kantaiga, Ama Dablam and Thamserku
- Explore Tibet Buddhist monasteries
- Enjoy wonderful sunset views from the altitude of 3,900m/12,795ft
- Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Tengboche
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Trek towards the Imja Khola Valley
- Meet lots of yaks on the
- Descend down to Debuche by crossing the Imja River
- Continue on towards Dingboche
- Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Dingboche
Day 08: Dingboche – the 2nd day of acclimatization
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Rest and acclimatization day at Dingboche
- Around 2 to 3 hours you can hike to reach Nagarsyang Peak or explore the Chhukung Valley
- Enjoy special views of Island Peak and Mt. Ama Dablam
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse of Dingboche
Day 09: Trek to Chukung (4,730m/15,518ft) + hike up to Chukung-Ri (5,550m/18,209ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Head through the stonewalled valley of the Imja Khola
- Follow the trail leading up to the glacial moraines
- Pass by Bibre and lots of yak pastures
- Continue on to Chukung village
- Check in at the lodge/tea house
- Hike up to Chukung-Ri peak
- See views of Mt Ama Dablam and the Amphu Labsa Mountains
- Hike back to Chukung village
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Chukung
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft) via the Kongma La (5,545m/18,192ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Head for the Kongma La Pass and choose between:
- Route 1: Follow the northwest trail leading towards the Nuptse Glacial moraines
- Route 2: Head back to Bibre, take the trail leading above the Niyang
- Khola River
- Reach the top of the Kongma La Pass and enjoy the views
- Continue heading north while descending to the Khumbu Glacier
- Take the trail up to Lobuche village
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Lobuche
Day 11: Trek to Gorakshep (5,170m/16,962ft) + visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Follow the Khumbu Glacier heading further north
- Reach at Gorakshep village and check in
- Short hike up to Everest Base Camp
- Incredible views of the glacier and the surrounding mountains from Everest Base Camp
- Hike back down to Gorakshep
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Gorakshep
Day 12: Hike up Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,192ft) + trek back to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft)
- Early wake-up call (3.30am)
- Take the trail during the dark hours up the Kala Pattar Hill
- Witness a stunning sunrise view over the Himalayas with the best views of Mt Everest
- Hike back to Gorakshep for breakfast + check out
- Retrace your steps back to Lobuche
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Lobuche
Day 13: Trek to Dzongla (4,830m/15,847ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Make your way down the hill
- Take the right leading path at the crossroads
- See sights of the mighty Awi Peak
- Pass by a stupa with a memorial site
- Start to ascend and visit Chola Tsho Lake
- Cross the Chola Khola River to reach Dzongla village
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Dzongla
Day 14: Trek to Thangnak (4,700m/15,420ft) via the Cho La (5,420m/17,782ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Ascend a boulder filled trail
- Navigate by narrow crevases ever upwards to the top of the Cho La Pass
- Amazing views of Mt Cholatse, Mt Ama Dablam, as well as Chola Lake
- Descend down to Thangnak village
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Thangnak
Day 15: Trek to Gokyo (5,375m/17,635ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Trek across the Gajungkhang Glacier to Gokyo Lake
- Reach at Gokyo village
- Check in to the guesthouse
- Feel free to explore around the lake
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Gokyo
Day 16: Rest day + climb up to Gokyo Ri (5,360m/17,585ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- In the morning we hike up Gokyo Ri Hill
- Amazing views of the Himalayas, Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and of the Ngozumba Glacier
- Afternoon we can hike up to the 5 th Lake as well
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Gokyo
Day 17: Trek to Marlung (4,210m/13,810ft) via the Renjo La (5,345m/ 17,536ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Head on the trail following the Dudh Pokhari Lake
- Make your ascend up the Renjo La Pass
- See incredible scenes of the Rolwaling Himalayas while trekking up the Pass
- Enjoy the views from atop the Renjo La Pass
- Continue on down to the south bank of the Angladumba Tsho Lake
- Follow the trail towards Lumde
- Trek on the east banks of the Bhote Khosi River to Marlung village
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Marlung
Day 18: Trek to Thame (3,700m/12,139ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- After crossing the Bhote Khosi River make your way down to Taranga
- Descend further all the way up to Thame village
- Visit the nearby hill Gompa
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Thame
Day 19: Trek to Monjo (2,835m/9,301ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Take the trail leading back to Namche Bazaar
- Do some last sightseeing at Namche Bazaar
- Trek down to Monjo and exit the Everest National Park
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Monjo
Day 20: Trek back to Lukla (2,850m/9,350ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Descend further back to Phakding
- Cross the river and retrace your steps back to Lukla
- Guesthouse check in
- Optional celebration party with our Narba Treks team
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Lukla
Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Fly back to Kathmandu
- Transfer back to your booked hotel
- Evening farewell dinner to celebrate your successful Everest 3 High Pass trek
- Stay overnight in your hotel at Kathmandu
Trip highlights:
- Guided sightseeing of Kathmandu’s most known landmarks
- Enjoy a spectacular two-way flight from and to Kathmandu-Lukla
- Trek throughout the entire Everest region from east to west
- Visit and stay overnight at traditional Sherpa villages such as Namche Bazaar
- Cross the famous 3 High Passes; Kongma La (5,545m/18,192ft), Cho La (5,420m/17,782ft), and
- Renjo La (5,345m/ 17,536ft)
- See uncountable mountains and peaks, including the highest Mt Everest
- Reach and visit Everest Base Camp
- Witness a stunning sunrise view from atop Kala Pattar Hill
- Visit the Gokyo Lakes and hike up Gokyo Ri for a 360 Himalayan view
Inclusion / Exclusion
Package Inclusion
- Three times meal while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
- Guide and Porters salaries, their insurance, food, and accommodation.
- Basic share accommodation during the trek.
- Ground transport (pick up and drop airport).
- Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
- Both-way flight ticket Kathmandu-Lukla- Kathmandu.
Package Exclusion
- International flight and Nepali visas charge.
- Food and hotel while in Kathmandu.
- Personal insurance for members (you should do your insurance from your own country up to 5000m to cover heli recue).
- Personal sleeping bags and jackets.
- Rescue operation or emergency evacuation.
- Personal expenditure.
- Alcohol and soft drinks (coke, mineral water, boiled water, etc).
- Tips to the trekking crew.
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Everest 3 Pass trek
FAQ
How hard is the 3 passes trek?
The Everest 3 High Pass trek is considered one of the hardest treks in the Everest region. You’ll have to cross 3 high altitude mountain passes as well as trek for more than 15 days in the Himalayas. While considered hard the trek is certainly doable and with Narba Treks & Expeditions expert guidance you are sure to complete the trek!
How long is the Three Passes trek?
From Lukla back to Lukla the Everest 3 High Passes trek takes exactly 18 days, inclusive of two acclimatization days and one rest day at Gokyo. While it is possible to shorten the trek of the 3 high passes, it’s not advised as the risk of AMS can increase as well!
How are the accommodations during the Everest 3 High Pass trek?
Accommodations during the Everest 3 High Pass trek are standard guest or tea houses. Every room is fitted with two or three one-person beds and have public bathrooms as well as a common mess hall. The further we ascend the less facilities become available but Wi-Fi connection can be found at every guesthouse, just not with the speed of home.
Do I need any trekking experience for the 3 High Passes trek?
No, you do not need any prior trekking experience to successfully complete the Everest 3 High Pass trek. Narba Treks & Expeditions has guided novice trekkers on this trek since over a decade, we do highly recommend to do some serious fitness training before undergoing this trek in Nepal.
Do I have to climb all three passes during this trek in Nepal?
The Kongma- La Pass and the Renjo La Pass can both be skipped during the Everest 3 High Pass trek, while this is optional we do advice against skipping any mountain pass as it will greatly affect your trekking experience! Face the 3 Passes and get that sense of accomplishment at the end of the trek for the best experience in the Himalayas.
PACKAGE SUMMARY
Reference
EPT
Duration
21 Days
Group Size
2-15
Max-Altitude
5555m
Country
Nepal
Transportation
By Flight
Arrival On
Kathmandu
Trip Grade
Moderate
Accommodation
Basic Sharing
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