Everest Three Pass Trek 22 days
Trip Duration
22 Days
Destination
Nepal
Activities
Difficulty
Easy
Meals
Accommodation
The 22-day Everest Three Pass Trek is the premier trekking adventure in the Everest region, offering an abundance of thrills and excitement for those who dare to explore the Himalayas and set out on the most daring journey.
This Everest 3-pass trek will push you to your limits as you cross three high mountain passes such as Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La. Kongma La Pass is the tallest pass of all 3 passes at an elevation of 5,535 meters. Each pass offers awe-inspiring heavenly beauty views with a unique flavor of adventures.
Similarly, if you are lucky while hiking, you will have an opportunity to see rare wildlife, such as red pandas and snow leopards. Along the way, you’ll be treated to majestic mountain views of Mount Everest, itself, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and many other snow-capped peaks.
Your trip will be filled with rich interactions with the Sherpa people because you will be hiking along their trails and staying in their villages. While you are in the monastery, you will get to see prayer wheels, stupas, and flags.
You will respect and comprehend Sherpa’s culture and way of life. The Sherpa’s friendliness and welcoming demeanor will make your stay seem warm and airy.
This Everest Three Pass Trek itinerary includes visiting Everest Base Camp (EBC) at 5,364 meters and summiting Kala Patthar at 5,545 meters, offering panoramic views of the Khumbu region’s towering peaks.
The Everest 3-pass trek trip is difficult, particularly when ascending to Dingboche and passing Kongma La Pass. After crossing this pass, you’ll walk to Lobuche, Gorak Shep, and eventually EBC. The next day, you walk up to Kala Patthar and head back to Lobuche.
You’ll also explore Gokyo Valley, Gokyo Lakes, and Gokyo Ri which give you gorgeous views. The round-trip trekking of the Everest Three Pass Trek will take you up the Renjo La Pass from Gokyo Ri to Lunden, and then you will go downhill to Thame, Namche Bazaar, and the last Lukla settlement.
The Everest 3-pass trek adventure is something for skilled tourists who can face all the obstacles in the course and walk at high altitudes, although technical climbing skills and equipment are not required.
If you are planning on taking this trek, you should be at the top of your physical fitness level and be able to overcome any challenges that trekking might throw at you.
So, if you are interested in traveling in the Everest region out of your comfort zone, join us for the expert guides and tour, providing you with excellent safety measures and ensure that you will have the amazing time and memories that make every single dollar spent worthy.
We will come to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu City to pick you up and help with your luggage. Then, we drive you to your booked hotel with our company. You can have a nice relax after your tiring flight to Nepal.
Later, we will visit you and explain the briefing about your Everest 3-pass trek forward journey. You can also stroll around the nearby streets of your hotel have a traditional dinner and come back to the hotel.
Today is the second day of your Everest Three Pass Trek, which is going to be a full day of Kathmandu Valley sightseeing. We will split our day into two sections. We’ll travel to famous UNESCO-listed world heritage sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhu Nath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Boudhanath Stupa in the morning.
Then, in the afternoon, we will visit other major attractions of Kathmandu Valley, like Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square. And in the evening, we’ll prepare and check all necessary items and gear for tomorrow’s Everest 3-pass trekking journey. Tonight, you stay overnight right here in Kathmandu City.
We’ll be catching a flight to Lukla Airport from Tribhuvan International Airport after eating breakfast in the hotel early morning. The flight to Lukla is only 30 to 40 minutes long, but it will be a beautiful display of the Himalayas and its surroundings viewed from the sky.
Then, after getting off the plane, we will meet our remaining team and porters and begin our hiking journey to Phakding. We will walk, crossing several suspension bridges adorned with colorful prayer flags. After 5 to 6 hours of hiking, we’ll arrive at Phakding, which is a Sherpa village. We settle here for the night on this Everest 3-pass trek.
On this amazing 4th day of the Everest Three Pass Trek, we trek to Namche Bazaar. We walk following the Dudh Koshi Khola River, crossing many hanging bridges. We can also see the views of Khumbila and Thamserku mountains while walking on the trail.
We walk through villages such as Benkar. Monjo and Jorsale. Monjo is the doorway to Sagarmatha National Park. Our path will continue across dense forests. Jorsale is the final settlement area before we get to Namche Bazaar.
After hiking for four to five hours, we will arrive in Namche Bazaar, which is at a height of 3,441 meters above sea level. You can see this place surrounded by peaks with amazing views of the Kongde Range. We settle here for this night and rest here on this Everest 3-pass trek itinerary.
Today, you will be acclimatizing right here in the Namche Bazaar so that your body will get used to heights in this long 22-day Everest Three Pass Trek journey. Instead of wasting your day doing nothing here, you can also hike to Thame, visit Khunde village, or explore more about Namche Bazaar.
You can find pubs, ATMs, and many shops in Namche Bazaar. It is a good idea to cash out some money if you don’t have cash in your pockets because ATMs are not available in the higher regions. You can use that cash for extra expenses like showers, electricity, and others.
Plus, you could go to the Tourist Visitor Center which is nearby to the Sagarmatha National Park administration. In addition, you can visit the Hillary School and Khunde Hospital in addition to exploring Khumjung Valley. This is where we will spend the night once again on our Everest 3-pass trekking journey.
After breakfast, we’ll travel toward Tengboche via well-maintained paths. We’ll stop at Khumjung Monastery to rest and have food to refill our energy. The trail then descends to the river, from where we will proceed to Sanasa village. Then we pass Lausasa village and cross a suspension bridge at Phunki Tenga.
After crossing a river, we go up through beautiful forests of rhododendron, pine, fir, and juniper to reach Tengboche village, walking around 5-6 hours from Namche Bazaar.
Tengboche village has a large monastery that offers tuning views of snow-covered mountains like Kantega, Kongde Range, Everest, and so on. We sleep overnight here in this village on the sixth day of the thrilling Everest Three Pass Trek adventure.
We head to Dingboche from Tengboche, which will take four to five hours to reach there. We start our day today by visiting the Tengboche Monastery to see a stunning sunrise over the mountains. Then, we start our hike, transversing across several monuments, Mani Walls, tiny villages.
We walk, entering rhododendron, fir, pine, and birch jungles, which will lead to Debuche, where the steep climb will begin. Then, we pass Imja Valley and reach Pangboche village for lunch. Afterward, we proceed walking uphill through alpine hills and farmlands to Dingboche, which is surrounded by stone walls and where we stay the night.
In this Everest 3-pass trek itinerary, Dingboche is also another crucial stop for acclimatization. It would aid you to adapt your body perfectly before heading to higher altitudes. We can spend our day here by taking a short hike to the Nagarjuna Hills (5,050 m), where we can see the beautiful vista of Mount Makalu.
You can also see other mesmerizing views of Thamserku, Lobuche West, Taboche Peak, and other peaks. Then we return from here and explore the Dingboche village if we have more free time left. We enjoy our second night here in this Everest Three Pass Trek 22-day journey.
On this 9th day of the Everest 3-pass trek, we walk to Chhukung, which is a very short hiking journey. Chhukung is also the last village in the Khumbu region, near Imka Tse, offering nice views of snow-covered mountains and Mt. Makalu to the east.
After reaching Chhukung, you can rest the whole day here or hike up to Chhukung Ri for even better mountain views. Today’s Everest Three Pass Trek itinerary will help you greatly to get ready to acclimate to higher altitude for tomorrow’s trek to Kongma La Pass.
We are crossing one of the three passes, Kongma La Pass, on this Everest 3-pass trek itinerary. There are 2 routes to get to Kongma La Pass, one climbing over a hill northwest of Chhukung and the other descending to Bibre and taking a steep path above the Niyang River.
At 5,535 meters, Kongma La Pass will be crossed. It is situated between the summits of Mohare, Pokalde, and Mt. Nuptse Wall. After that, we make our way down to Lobuche via routes that include walking next to the Khumbu Glacier and scaling mountains. For our Everest Three Pass Trek adventure excursion, we stay the night here.
On the eleventh day of the Everest 3-pass trek, we depart from Lobuche and head to Gorak Shep, crossing the Khumbu Glacier moraine. After a steep climb, it will take us to Thangma Riju, where we can enjoy 360-degree views of snow-capped mountains. Then, we continue on a steep climb, crossing the Changri Glacier.
We can see wonderful views from Gorak Shep. We rest a few minutes here and then head to Everest Base Camp. After reaching here, you can see clear views of the Himalayas such as Everest, Nuptse, Lingtren, Lhotse, and so on in 360-degree awe-inspiring views. Then, we go back towards Gorak Shep for the overnight ending today’s Everest Three Pass Trek.
We get up early so we can start our journey early. We are ascending to Kala Patthar, commonly known as Black Rock, at an elevation of 5,555 meters. From Gorak Shep, it is only a 1–2-hour hike on steep rocky paths to reach Kala Patthar.
After reaching the summit of Kala Patthar, you can take in the breathtaking scenery of hills, lakes, and glaciers, as well as panoramic views of Ama Dablam, Chumbu, Taboche, and other mountains. On the twelfth day of the spectacular Everest Three Pass Trek, we return to Gorak Shep and continue the hike to Lobuche along the same route.
Today we depart from Lobuche and head down to Dzongla. Our trek will be short because we have to walk only 3 to 4 hours to reach Dzongla. We’ll be hiking up to see Chola Tsho Lake, crossing Chola Khola via a bridge, and then continuing to our destination. It will be an easy trekking day compared to other days. We spend the night here in Dzongla on this Everest 3-pass trek itinerary.
On this day we will cross the second pass, the Cho La Pass, as per the Everest Three Pass Trek itinerary. Snowy and rugged trails make this day one of the toughest days in this excursion. To get to Gokyo we need to walk for 8 to 9 hours.
When you reach the summit of Cho La Pass, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world and be able to see Mt. Ama Dablam and the stunning Chola Lake. We’re going to travel to Gokyo and settle the night at the teahouse. You can go to bed early today to have plenty of energy and be prepared for the adventure that awaits you tomorrow.
We will climb to Gokyo R at 5,483 meters on this fifteenth day of the Everest 3-pass trek. We have to trek through a steep and rugged path. After reaching the top of Gokyo Ri, you can see one of the top ten highest peaks in the world, which are Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyo, and Makalu.
Furthermore, you can also see the marvelous views of Gyachung, Island Peak, Makalu, and other snow-capped peaks. Then, we will hike down to Gokyo’s 5th lake and soak in its beautiful landscape and head back to our teahouse in Gokyo to spend another night.
This is day sixteen of this Everest Three Pass Trek trip. We are going to begin our trek early as we will cross the third pass, Renjo La (5,368 m). We’ll move to the northwest corner of the lake. The trail is very tough when we climb up to Renjo La Pass.
Once we reach the top of the pass, we can see snowy peaks such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and others in 360-degree views. You can click pictures and shoot videos to keep memories with you. Then, we descend to Lunden village near Nangpa La Pass, where we can settle for the night.
We will walk following an old trail used by Tibetan traders going to Thame Village. We start our hike immediately after having a hearty breakfast. We hike the east side of the Bhote Koshi River to Marlung. We will cross Bhote Koshi and head towards Tauranga.
Then we cross a bridge following the Langmuche Khola River to reach Samde village. Afterwards, we will take a steep path down to Thame Village. You can also visit a Buddhist monastery for nuns, called Khari Gompa, during your leisure time. We spend the night right here in Thame on this Everest Three Pass Trek.
On this fifteenth day of your Everest Three Pass Trek journey, you will leave this quiet Sherpa Thame Village. We will walk to a tiny village called Phurte and visit the old Laudo monastery there.
Then, we continue trekking, strolling through forests and small villages, until we reach Namche Bazaar after walking 5 to 6 hours from Thame village. You can see many prayer walls, monasteries, and stupas while hiking here. Tomorrow we will head back to Lukla.
This is the day in which your hiking journey will come to an end on this Everest Three Pass Trek. We will depart from the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar after having mouth-devouring breakfast. We will walk steeply downhill across lavish green jungles.
We will follow the same trails, crossing many hanging bridges before reaching Phakding village. From this village, we have to hike only a short hour uphill to arrive in Lukla. After reaching Lukla, you can rest and explore this Khumbu region for the very last time.
We’ll celebrate with some drinks and dance to reflect your achievement for completing the Everest Three Pass Trek successfully. It will be very fun and a lot of the best memories that we carry until we are alive. We stay here for the night in Lukla, and tomorrow we fly back to Kathmandu City.
On day 20 of the Everest Three Pass Trek, we’ll catch an early flight to Tribhuvan airport after eating a tasty breakfast. The flight will take 30 to 40 minutes to reach Kathmandu city. Our private vehicle will take us up from the airport and move you to your previous accommodation in Kathmandu.
You can unwind in the hotel, and after some hours you can explore the lively streets of the Thamel area. You can even buy tokens to take into your house as a memory. You will stay overnight here in the hotel in Kathmandu.
On the 21st day of the Everest Three Pass Trek, you will have an extra day in Kathmandu to spend sightseeing, shopping, or visiting spas. You could also visit the Garden of Dreams to see the serene city park.
Moreover, you can travel the Patan, Bhaktapur, Basantapur, and other famous Kathmandu Valley places known for their beautiful sculptures, and their abundant cultural heritage. In the dusk, we would throw you a nice goodbyesupper in a typical Nepali restaurant.
Make sure to be at the airport a couple of hours in advance to minimize the problems you may face. As a unit, we will drive you back to the airport and say our goodbyes. We are so grateful for the time we’ve spent together on this incredible 22-day Everest Three Pass Trek trip and hope you have had a wonderful time with us.
• International Airfare and Nepal entry visa fees
• Travel insurance (mandatory must cover emergency evacuation, medical expenses and high-altitude trekking
• Person expenses like alcoholic beverages, snacks etc.
• Tips for Guide and Porter
• Extra accommodation costs in case of flight delays and other reasons
• Emergency evacuation during the trek
2150 US$
The best seasons to schedule this amazing 22-day adventure are undoubtedly the spring and fall if you’re wondering when is the best time to do the Everest Three Pass Trek. In Nepal, March through May is considered the spring season, and September through November is considered the fall season.
These are the finest months because you can experience stable and dry weather in which you can see the clear views of majestic, awe-inspiring mountain peaks with beautiful landscapes. No wonder, Nepal is called the natural heaven for this reason. You can trek comfortably, enjoying soaking up the beauty of nature in dry and cleared paths.
You need to avoid the summer season, as flights get canceled and paths are very slippery as well. Similarly, you need to avoid trekking in the winter season at all costs, as snowfall can block passes and the temperature is very freezing, which can be a danger to the life of anyone. So, choose the perfect time when trekking to mountainous regions.
In this Everest Three Pass Trek, you have to cover a total distance of roughly about 150 kilometers to 170 kilometers in one round trip when you start your trekking journey from Lukla and end in Lukla. So, you need to hike five to six hours regularly to reach the location before night.
You will be at 1400 meters above sea level when you arrive in Kathmandu from your home country. When you fly to Lukla from Kathmandu, you will be at 2804 meters high, where you officially begin your hiking journey. Likewise, you will be at 3,441 meters of height when you reach Namche Bazaar. To adjust higher elevations, you acclimate here.
Similarly, another stop acclimatization is in Dingboche village, which is at 4,3360 meters altitude. From here you will be trekking to Chhukung Ri at an altitude of 5,546 meters. When you cross Kongma La pass, you will be 5535 meters high above sea level. So, if there are any signs of altitude sickness, inform us immediately without thinking.
You will be 5,555 meters high when you hike up to Kala Patthar, which is the highest point of this Everest Three Pass Trek. Similarly, you will be at 5,340 meters high in Renjo La Pass and 3,368 meters high in Cho La Pass, respectively. Gokyo Ri is at a height of 5,483 meters. When you reach all these heights, each time you will feel a new and thrilling experience.
When you trek at higher elevations, you can expect challenging trails, which require serious training and exercises before planning the journey. Everest Three Pass Trek is appropriate for people who have prior hiking experience in the higher altitudes.
So, if you are a newbie in this trekking world, at least you need to be in good shape and healthy. If not, it would be trulydifficult for you to complete this physically demanding journey effectively. So, prepare yourself with light exercises such as jogging, cycling, hiking in the uphill, etc. so that you can increase your stamina.
Another challenging part of this Everest Three Pass Trek is altitude sickness. You are trekking above 5000 meters places such as Chhukung Ri (5,546 m), Kongma La Pass (5535 m), Gorak Shep (5180 m), Everest Base Camp (5364 m), Kala Patthar (5555 m), Cho La Pass (5368 m), Gokyo Ri (5483 m), and Renjo La Pass (5340 m).
So, there is a higher chance that anyone can suffer from altitude sickness due to a decrease in the oxygen level. So, we have acclimatization days at Namche Bazaar, Dingboche, and Gokyo so that your body can adjust well to the heights. In case you have any signs of sickness, our expert guides will help to ease and ensure your safety.
You will walk regularly for 17 days on this 22-day Everest Three Pass Trek, which runs from day 3 to day 19 of the schedule. On day 13, your trip from Lobuche to Dzongla would need a minimum of three to four hours of walking per day.
On days 7 and 17, you will be walking only 4 to 5 hours when trekking to Dingboche and Thame, which can also be considered a minimum walk.Correspondingly, you have to hike at least an average of 5 to 6 hours regularly. So, be prepared before embarking on this challenging journey.
The maximum walk per day will be 7 to 9 hours when crossing Kongma La Pass and walking down to Lobuche on the tenth day, hiking up to Kala Patthar and returning to Lobuche on the eleventh day, and trekking to Gokyo by crossing Cho La Pass on day fourteenth. The trails will be very steep, and the journey will be very tiring, which is very hard for people who have no physical fitness.
You will be staying in a standard twin-sharing hotel when you are in Kathmandu City for 5 nights. Similarly, you will stay in the teahouses for 17 days in a row in different villages while trekking for the Everest Three Pass Trek journey. These teahouses provide the basic facilities along with electricity and a hot shower, which costs an extra charge.
The more you ascend the higher elevations, the lesser will be the availability of the facilities. Similarly, you will be provided with 21 breakfasts, 17 lunches, and 17 dinners, and fresh fruits after dinner. When you are in Kathmandu, you will be only provided with breakfast, as lunch and dinner are not included in our package.
Teahouses serve a variety of food menus such as Daal Bhat, pancakes, momos, pizzas, Indian dishes, continental dishes, etc. But the food options also get limited along with the higher altitudes. You need to pay extra cash for drinks, and we do not suggest drinking any other drinks but only clean water.
To complete the Everest Three Pass trek, you will have to obtain three permits: an entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park, a TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) permit, and a Khumbu-Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit.
We take care of your permits from the moment you book the trek with us. But you must have all the required documents with you to fill out the forms for these permits.
On this Everest Three Pass Trek, all transportation expenditures are comprisedin our package. On the first day, we will transfer you to your accommodation by our private automobile. And on the second day, we will tour the Kathmandu Valley with our private vehicle.
We will be flying by plane from Kathmandu City to Lukla or vice versa. For majority of the 17 days of this journey, we will be walking on foot to reach our stops. On the last day, we will come to your hotel pick you up, and drive you to the airport.
Also, do not forget to get travel insurance before starting the Everest High Pass Trek because the hazards of high-altitude trekking will be covered by the insurance. In case of a very serious emergency such as serious illness or injury, we may have to transport you to the nearest hospital using a helicopter.
Each evacuation or rescue will be your financial obligation; thus, please ensure that your insurance coverage covers these charges. So, look for a great insurance company that has the best deals around.
You get to cross three main passes (Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La, the highest at 5,535 meters), and trekking at high altitudes undergoes a challenge that you will face during the 22-day Everest Three Pass Trek.
From every pass, you will be treated to spine-tinglingsights of the snow-capped peaks, including Mount Everest and other peaks. Monasteries with prayer flags and turning wheels are available for the different cultural experiences. Enjoy a close-up of nature and the local people’s culture while spending time in the nearby towns.
Along the way, you will climb Kala Patthar, which offers breathtaking views of the Khumbu, and reach Everest Base Camp (EBC). We have to pass Kongma La Pass and ascend to Dingboche, which makes it challenging. The trek path also passes via the excellent Gokyo Valley, Gokyo Lakes, and Gokyo Ri.
We promise that your 22-day Everest Three Pass trek will be an adventure of a lifetime, full with thrilling moments and incredible, life-changing memories that will brighten your day every time you think back on these days.
Of course, you can. We will help you get there if you are in good health, can walk for 5-6 hours every day, and can handle some severe peaks.
All can join in. Just be healthy. Ask your doctor about altitude sickness meds.
Of course, these are the most common solar panels to power electricity or charging in tea houses. Charging your electronics comes with a nominal fee in the region of 200 to 700 Nepalese rupees.
At higher elevations, it’s significant to drink plenty of fluids. Garlic soup is great, and hot lemon ginger teas are recommended. Plan for 3-5 liters of water regularly. Avoid boozes, caffeinated liquor, and hot chocolate.
For instance, you will be transported to the closest hospital or, in the event of an emergency, evacuated by helicopter if you get seriously ill from the high altitude or have an accident.Verify that the medical and evacuation costs that you would have to pay in the event of an emergency are covered by your travel insurance.
2150 US$
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