Everest Three Pass Trekking
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Nepal Alternative Treks & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
Discover the journey
Everest Three pass trekking Everest three Pass trekking is the best option for adventures trekkers who is interested to do high pass trekking in Everst region. It can be extend few more days if they deserve rest days in some places. In this trekking they get an opportunity to cross three high passes of Everest region. They are Kongmala pass( 5535m.) Chola pass ( 5420m.) and Renjola pass (5435). This trekking offers natural grandeurs of world’s high altitude places with magnificent views of towering mountains. As the trekking trail goes via Sherpa villages, the trekkers can also observe the authentic life style of mountain people.
The memorable moments
Highlights of the trip You will have an awesome moment while crossing three popular passes in the Everest region- Renjo La Pass (5464 meters), Cho La Pass (5420 meters), Kongma La Pass (5535 meters). On this trek, you will get to explore the 5 glacial lakes of the Gokyo valley. You will have the adventurous yet, challenging time while crossing these passes. Along with the adventure, you can get a close insight into the life of the Himalayan Sherpa people. You will catch the finest views of Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar (5545 meters).
Journey at a glance
Day 1: Kathamandu-Lukla- Ghat- Phakding ( 2650m./8745ft.) — A magnificent 35 minute flight to Lukla and an exciting landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek. We head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail for 3 hours to our first stay at a lodge in Phakding . Meals included: Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Phakding-Manju-Joresalle-Namche Bazzar ( 3440m./11352ft.) 5 hrs. walk — We continue north following the Dudh Kosi river and on to Jorsale where we enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here it is a short walk to the confluence of two rivers, the lmja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Kosi) followed by a steep climb (for about 2hrs.) to Namche Bazaar, the main town in the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town and an important trading centre with a weekly Saturday market. After 5/6 hours walking to Namche Bazaar. Stay there overnight at lodge . Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Rest day for Acclimatization in Namche Bazzar — Rest day and overnight. Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amongst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. Once named the 'Trekkers Mecca of Nepal’ Namche now boasts plenty of lodges and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Everest Base Camp. Options for acclimatization walks include a visit to Sagarmatha national museum, Khumjung Village and Khumjung gompa which has a Yeti skull, and also an hour walk up to the Everest Hotel (3850m./12705ft.) above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. Stay at same Lodge . Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Namche Bazzar-Phunki Tenga -Tengboche ( 3850m./12705ft.) 5 hrs. walk — The trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. Now we get our first really good views of the great peaks - Khumbu, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam, including Everest. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga. The village is an excellent lunch spot, and here we can rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although tiring, the hike up the zigzag path has numerous distractions, with rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. We stay near the monastery with Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam framed in the doorway of our lodge. Stay overnight there at lodge . Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Tengboche- Pangboche- Somare- Dingboche ( 4343m./14331 ft.) 5 hrs. walk — It is a 5/6 hour trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. The trail leads past the tiny village of Devuche, crosses the Imja Khola and, after passing beautifully carved mani stones and a few chortens, we reach Pangboche. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as we make our way to the village of Dingboche where we stay for two nights at a lodge . Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: Dingboche- Chhukung (4730m./15518ft.) 3 hours walk — Trek to Chhukung. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as we make our way to the village of Chhukung where we stay for two nights at a lodge . Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7: Acclimatization — Chukung is a good place to rest and acclimatize. There are magnificent mountain views and many options for acclimatization hikes. We need to ensure you will be successful on your trek to Kongma la pass and onward journey. Today we hike to Chukung ri and see the stunning views of Makalu, Island Peak, Ama Dablam and Tawache. Stay in same lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8: Chukung-Kongma la pass- Lobuche( 4900m./16170ft.) — Early morning take your breakfast and walk continue to Kongma La Pass (5520m) and all the way to Lobuche . Stay overnight there at lodge . You will have picturesque view from Kongma La pass to Chukung Gorek Shep village with charming Khumbu Glacier on the Lap of Everest on left view and right side you will see Island peak, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Taboche and surrounding Sherpa settlement. Day 9: Lobuche-Gorakshep-EBC-Gorakshep (5130m.16929ft.) 6 hours walk — We continue our trek along the Khumbu Glacier in the early morning for a wonderful walk to the Everest Base Camp (5364m./17701ft.). We leave our bags at the Lodge then after lunch, we hike for two hours up the Khumbu Glacier to the EBC. After spending time viewing the famous Khumbu Icefall and wandering through the ‘village’ of climbing groups, we return to Gorak Shep and stay overnight at lodge. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 10: Gorak Shep – Kala Pattar – Lobuche- Dzongla( 5840m./15972ft.) 3 hours walk — We rise very early in the morning for the hike to Kala Pattar (5550m./18315ft.) Our objective is to reach the summit of Kala Pattar just as the sun rises. After 2 hours of hiking, you will stand on Kala Pattar, just beneath Pumori (7165 m/23644 ft). From here, you have an unobstructed view of the Everest south face, Nuptse and many other peaks. The scenery is breathtaking and you will want to extend your stay as long as possible to take picture after picture and enjoy the vast array of mountains that surround you. And, at some moment while you stand looking out over the scene below, you will realize the significance of your achievement and the great feeling of satisfaction of a job well done. Soon, however, we have to leave Kala Pattar and make our way back to Gorak Shep, then trek to Dzongla then stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 11: Dzongla-Chola pass-Thangna(4550m./15015ft.) 7 hours walk — The trail leads us to Thangna after crossing Chola pass( 5430m.17919ft.) The trail goes steep down through blocks of rocks. After the pass, we shortly cross an easy segment of the glacier then we reach Thangna. We stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 12: Thangna- Gokyo Lake ( 4750m./15675ft.) 3 hours walk — We walk crossing through moraines of the terminal spit of ngojumpa glacier to the Gokyo. Stay overnigth at lodge. Explore around Gokyo lakes, glaciers and sorroundings. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 13: Ascend Gokyo Ri (5480m./18084ft.) and explore around — We climb early morning to Gokyo Ri for stunning view of Cho oyu and Tibetan himalaya range including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam . Stay overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 14: Gokyo- Rermo Pokhari ( 4800m./15840ft.) 8 hours walk — Trek to Rermo Pokhari via Renjo Pass (5345m). Stay there overnight at lodge . Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 15: Remro Pokhari-Thame ( 3800m./12540ft.) 5 hours walk — Trek to Thame via Dudh Pokhari. This day you walk down to below four thousand meters and better sleep in the night after high altitude. Stay overnight there at lodge . Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 16: Thame-Namche bazzar ( 3440m./11352ft.) 3 hours walk — Trek to Namche via Thamo hydro center which is together build between eco him and Austrian government, Sir Edmand Hillary Nursery and finally you are in Namche. This is the Tibet trade route to bring Tibetan handicraft and sell at Khumbu village especially Friday market at Lukla and Saturday market at Namche bazzar. Stay overnight there at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 17: Namche bazzar-Manju-Phakding- Lukla ( 2800m./9240ft.) 6 hours walk — From Namche Bazaar the trail descends steeply to the village of Jorsale. Passing the villages of Phakding and Choplung, we reach Chaunrikharka and the trail that leads up to the airport at Lukla. This is a long, but pleasant day of trekking and after 7 hours of walking you will be glad to reach the lodge in Lukla! This will be the final day of your trek and an opportunity to gather with your comrades, guides and porters to celebrate your achievement! Enjoy your last evening in the Khumbu region by relaxing at the lodge. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 18: Lukla- Kathmandu ( 35 minutes ) flight — In the morning, we rise early for breakfast, then walk to the airport. Before boarding the flight to Katmandu, you say goodbye to the porters and also goodbye to the mountains. The plane rolls down the short runway, then soars across the Dudh Kosi River and makes its way back to Katmandu. Meals included : Breakfast
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Kathamandu-Lukla- Ghat- Phakding ( 2650m./8745ft.) — A magnificent 35 minute flight to Lukla and an exciting landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek. We head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail for 3 hours to our first stay at a lodge in Phakding .
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 2Phakding-Manju-Joresalle-Namche Bazzar ( 3440m./11352ft.) 5 hrs. walk — We continue north following the Dudh Kosi river and on to Jorsale where we enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here it is a short walk to the confluence of two rivers, the lmja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Kosi) followed by a steep climb (for about 2hrs.) to Namche Bazaar, the main town in the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town and an important trading centre with a weekly Saturday market. After 5/6 hours walking to Namche Bazaar. Stay there overnight at lodge .
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 3Rest day for Acclimatization in Namche Bazzar — Rest day and overnight. Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amongst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. Once named the 'Trekkers Mecca of Nepal’ Namche now boasts plenty of lodges and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Everest Base Camp. Options for acclimatization walks include a visit to Sagarmatha national museum, Khumjung Village and Khumjung gompa which has a Yeti skull, and also an hour walk up to the Everest Hotel (3850m./12705ft.) above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. Stay at same Lodge .
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 4Namche Bazzar-Phunki Tenga -Tengboche ( 3850m./12705ft.) 5 hrs. walk — The trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. Now we get our first really good views of the great peaks - Khumbu, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam, including Everest. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga. The village is an excellent lunch spot, and here we can rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although tiring, the hike up the zigzag path has numerous distractions, with rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. We stay near the monastery with Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam framed in the doorway of our lodge. Stay overnight there at lodge .
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 5Tengboche- Pangboche- Somare- Dingboche ( 4343m./14331 ft.) 5 hrs. walk — It is a 5/6 hour trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. The trail leads past the tiny village of Devuche, crosses the Imja Khola and, after passing beautifully carved mani stones and a few chortens, we reach Pangboche. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as we make our way to the village of Dingboche where we stay for two nights at a lodge .
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 6Dingboche- Chhukung (4730m./15518ft.) 3 hours walk — Trek to Chhukung. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as we make our way to the village of Chhukung where we stay for two nights at a lodge .
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 7Acclimatization — Chukung is a good place to rest and acclimatize. There are magnificent mountain views and many options for acclimatization hikes. We need to ensure you will be successful on your trek to Kongma la pass and onward journey. Today we hike to Chukung ri and see the stunning views of Makalu, Island Peak, Ama Dablam and Tawache. Stay in same lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 8Chukung-Kongma la pass- Lobuche( 4900m./16170ft.) — Early morning take your breakfast and walk continue to Kongma La Pass (5520m) and all the way to Lobuche .
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 9Lobuche-Gorakshep-EBC-Gorakshep (5130m.16929ft.) 6 hours walk — We continue our trek along the Khumbu Glacier in the early morning for a wonderful walk to the Everest Base Camp (5364m./17701ft.). We leave our bags at the Lodge then after lunch, we hike for two hours up the Khumbu Glacier to the EBC. After spending time viewing the famous Khumbu Icefall and wandering through the ‘village’ of climbing groups, we return to Gorak Shep and stay overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 10Gorak Shep – Kala Pattar – Lobuche- Dzongla( 5840m./15972ft.) 3 hours walk — We rise very early in the morning for the hike to Kala Pattar (5550m./18315ft.) Our objective is to reach the summit of Kala Pattar just as the sun rises. After 2 hours of hiking, you will stand on Kala Pattar, just beneath Pumori (7165 m/23644 ft). From here, you have an unobstructed view of the Everest south face, Nuptse and many other peaks. The scenery is breathtaking and you will want to extend your stay as long as possible to take picture after picture and enjoy the vast array of mountains that surround you. And, at some moment while you stand looking out over the scene below, you will realize the significance of your achievement and the great feeling of satisfaction of a job well done. Soon, however, we have to leave Kala Pattar and make our way back to Gorak Shep, then trek to Dzongla then stay there overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 11Dzongla-Chola pass-Thangna(4550m./15015ft.) 7 hours walk — The trail leads us to Thangna after crossing Chola pass( 5430m.17919ft.) The trail goes steep down through blocks of rocks. After the pass, we shortly cross an easy segment of the glacier then we reach Thangna. We stay there overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 12Thangna- Gokyo Lake ( 4750m./15675ft.) 3 hours walk — We walk crossing through moraines of the terminal spit of ngojumpa glacier to the Gokyo. Stay overnigth at lodge. Explore around Gokyo lakes, glaciers and sorroundings.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 13Ascend Gokyo Ri (5480m./18084ft.) and explore around — We climb early morning to Gokyo Ri for stunning view of Cho oyu and Tibetan himalaya range including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam . Stay overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 14Gokyo- Rermo Pokhari ( 4800m./15840ft.) 8 hours walk — Trek to Rermo Pokhari via Renjo Pass (5345m). Stay there overnight at lodge .
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 15Remro Pokhari-Thame ( 3800m./12540ft.) 5 hours walk — Trek to Thame via Dudh Pokhari. This day you walk down to below four thousand meters and better sleep in the night after high altitude. Stay overnight there at lodge .
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 16Thame-Namche bazzar ( 3440m./11352ft.) 3 hours walk — Trek to Namche via Thamo hydro center which is together build between eco him and Austrian government, Sir Edmand Hillary Nursery and finally you are in Namche. This is the Tibet trade route to bring Tibetan handicraft and sell at Khumbu village especially Friday market at Lukla and Saturday market at Namche bazzar. Stay overnight there at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 17Namche bazzar-Manju-Phakding- Lukla ( 2800m./9240ft.) 6 hours walk — From Namche Bazaar the trail descends steeply to the village of Jorsale. Passing the villages of Phakding and Choplung, we reach Chaunrikharka and the trail that leads up to the airport at Lukla. This is a long, but pleasant day of trekking and after 7 hours of walking you will be glad to reach the lodge in Lukla! This will be the final day of your trek and an opportunity to gather with your comrades, guides and porters to celebrate your achievement! Enjoy your last evening in the Khumbu region by relaxing at the lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 18Lukla- Kathmandu ( 35 minutes ) flight — In the morning, we rise early for breakfast, then walk to the airport. Before boarding the flight to Katmandu, you say goodbye to the porters and also goodbye to the mountains. The plane rolls down the short runway, then soars across the Dudh Kosi River and makes its way back to Katmandu.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
What's included in your experience
Included
- Tribhuwan international Airport transfer ( Airport + Hotel + Airport ) in Kathmandu
- All meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ).
- Lodge ( twin share basis) accommodation during the trekking.
- One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly and government authorized, high altitude local guide and required porters (one porter for two clients).
- Guide's food, accommodation, salary, flight, insurance, transportation and equipments.
- Porter's food, accommodation, salary, insurance and equipments.
- Both way flight tickets Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu.
- Sagarmatha National park fee.
- Trekking map, duffle bag, company t-shirt, first aid medical kit box and trekking completion certificate etc.
Not included
- Hotel accommodation and meals in Kathmandu.
- Hard and soft table drinks such as tea/coffee, coke, fanta, mineral water, alchoholic drinks, hot shower, hot water, battery charge, laundry and bar bill etc.
- Local government tax.
- Personal Travel insurance.
- Tips for guide and porters.( Highly suggested).
Essential trip information
Before you go
Sagarmatha National Park fee You must obtain Sagarmatha national park fee to enter Everest Three pass trekking. It is determined as the world heritage site by UNESCO. It’s main aim is to protect the wild life, flora and fauna in Everest region. We can find there himalayan tahr, ghoral, musk deer, pika (mouse hare), weasel, jackal, black bear, wolf, lynx and snow leopard. 193 species of birds including impeyan pheasant (Danphe), blood pheasant, red-billed chough, yellow-billed chough, snow cock, snow pigeon, Himalayan griffon and lammergeyer birds are found in this national park area. As the vegetation, pine and hemlock forests at lower altitudes, while above 3,500 m, forests are dominated by silver fir, birch, rhododendron and juniper trees . Entrance fees are fixed for SAARC nationals - NPR 1,700 per person per entry, foreigners - NPR. 3,390 per person per entry. Trekkers can apply to obtain it in Nepal tourism board ( NTB) or government registered company as Nepal alternative treks or directly in entry point at Manju. You are required to bring your passport copy, one passport sized pictures and fee in cash. Local Government Tax Local government tax is collecting at Lukla by Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality after local government is formed. You will have to pay NPR 2000.00 per person at Lukla directly. Passport copy is required to obtain. TIMS has been stopped to execute by local government. So, you don't need it. Travel insurance It is a condition of joining any of our trips that be protected against comprehensive expenses potential to incur due to medical issues or accidents (to include air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please be noted that we don’t arrange or sell insurance. A relaxed trip is not possible without good travel insurance. 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Prevention and pre-cautious Keys to preventing acute mountain sickness include: Climb the mountain gradually and slowly Stop for a day or two of rest for every 2,000 feet (600 meters) above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) Sleep at a lower altitude when possible Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness Drink plenty of fluid – 3 liters per day Avoid alcohol Eat regular meals, high in carbohydrates Sleep well Be well equipped First aid Owing to a sudden change in climate, altitude and other factors, it is obvious that there could arise some alterations in your health. It would be hard to know all aspects of Nepal's health problems.You will be eating and drinking in various outlets. Diarrhea is a common illness that a tourist would be facing. So, it is recommended to drink purified water and eat in clean outlets. Drinking and eating precautions will surely help to take care of many health problems that could arise during the trip. Staying hydrated during the travel, trekking, tours is highly recommended too. If any problem should arise during the trip. Being on good health before leaving for a trip would help you to enjoy your trip to the fullest.Though Nepal alternative treks will be carrying first aid medical kid, you are also suggested to take personal basic first medicines for in case. Accommodation We will leave you free to choose hotel in Kathmandu as there will various choices. We will arrange twin share basis room in lodges during the trek. We will arrange shared washing room and toilet. Meals During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) at lodges. There will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner three times along the route on your own choice from MENU . Physical Condition & Experience Requirements Everest three pass trekking is hard trek, Suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. As we will get the highest elevation 5550 meter you are preferred an excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal alternative treks before booking the trek.
Accommodation
We leave you free to choose hotel in Kathmandu as there will various choices. We provide twin share basis room in lodges during the trek. We will arrange shared washing room and toilet.
Fitness & eligibility
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Meeting point
Lukla
What to bring
- Trekking Clothing equipment
- When you select your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you will be trekking, the time of year and the altitude. We advise our clients to bring these items:
- Lightweight walking boots "walked" them in prior to arrival in Nepal to avoid blisters.
- Light weight pants, shorts
- At night -track top, pants
- T-shirts
- Long sleeve shirt, if susceptible to sunburn.
- Sun hat - sunburn is severe at rarefied altitudes.
- Thick outer wooden socks, thin inner cotton
- Vaseline for feet and crutch.
- Water bottle - 2 liters.
- Sunglasses and strap
- Small headlamp/flashlight /torch
- Personal medical supplies - do not forget ban - aids, elastic bandage
- Sunscreen, sun bock, sun - tan lotion.
- Small daypack - 25 liters.
- Rain jacket - poncho style to cover backpack.
- Small towels
- Warm down fiber filled jacket ( You can get on rent at Thamel)
- Sleeping bag to -15c with inner sheet ( You can get on rent at Thamel)
- Thermal underwear, woolen shirts and thick sweaters.
- A pair of gloves
- Snow glasses and strap
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