Highlight
⇒ Everest three high passes trek is one of the most adventurous and strenuous hikes.
⇒ Hiking in three challenging passes Kongma La (5,535m/ 18,159ft), Cho La (5420m/17782ft), Renjo La (5340m/17520ft) with breathtaking views of Himalayas.
⇒ Treated with iconic landmarks.
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- Everest base camp (5364m): A dream destination for trekkers and climbers.
- Kala patthar ( 5545m): The best viewpoint for stunning sunrise or sunset views of Mount Everest and other peaks.
⇒ A panoramic views of Gokyo lakes.
⇒ Spectacular and uninterrupted views of world’s highest peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
⇒ Experience the rich culture and traditions of the Sherpa people.
⇒ Explore vibrant villages like Namche Bazaar, Thame and Tengboche.
⇒ Tengboche Monastery (The largest and most important monastery in the Khumbu region).
⇒ Trek through Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
⇒ Spot Himalayan wildlife such as snow leopards, musk deer, and Himalayan monals (Danphe).
⇒ Explore one of the world’s highest hotels- Everest Hotel.
⇒ Explore the wide range of flora and fauna.
⇒ Explore diverse terrain and scenery.
⇒ Highest glacier on earth – Khumbu Glacier (4900m).
Overview
The Everest three high passes trek is a complete adventure in a everest region, combining iconic destinations, breathtaking scenery and high-altitude challenges. This trek is perfect for those seeking both adventure and incredible natural beauty and cultural exploration. This trek offers spectacular opportunity to the trekkers to explore legendary destinations of the Khumbhu region including Kongma La (5535m), Cho La (5420m) and Renjo La (5340m). Each passes presents its own challenges and rewards of the most amazing views of highest peaks such as Everest, lothse, Makalu and Cho Oyu as well as many others of lower heights such as Ama Dablam, Khalanga, pumori etc.
This trek offers a visit to world famous landmarks like Everest base camp and historic embellishment such as Tengboche monastery. This treak also take you too kalla patthar where you are served with panoramic views of mountains during sunrise and sunset. Not only that, this trek serves you a commanding view of gokyo lakes and leads you to explore highest glacier of the world. Moreover, this trek offers you to explore the service of world highest hotel i.e Everest hotel.
The journey starts from taking a scenic flight from Kathmandu to lukla, followed by trekking through valleys, jungles, and villages like Namche Bazar, thame, tengboche which are generally a Sherpa villages. Here, you can experience the unique Sherpa culture, lifestyle and tradition. Trekkers get a closer look of sherpa’s culture uniqueness it’s values while observing the monuments, monasteries, praying wheels and the flags. This trek leads to the UNESCO world heritage site, Sagarmatha national park which is the inhabitant of flora of fauna as well as the rare wildlife such as snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan mkonals etc. Here, the diverse Himalayan survival can be encountered. Despite this, this trek is the most demanding trek individuals most be physically and mentally fit. Moreover, having prior experience in trekking will be the plus point.
Overall, the Everest three high passes trek can be a memorable and life time adventure for adventure seekers and nature lovers with a deep cultural experience.
Benefits
◊ This trek offers an opportunity to explore the unseen side of the Himalayas, its people, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
◊ The adventure fosters personal development, building mental strength and resilience through the challenges and beauty of the journey.
◊ Engaging in physical activities amid nature positively impacts both physical and mental health, promoting overall well-being.
◊ Living in the Himalayan environment provides firsthand experience of environmental changes, enhancing awareness and understanding of sustainability.
◊ The trek helps create lifelong memories and build meaningful connections with fellow adventurers and locals.
Cost
The cost if the Everest three passes trek can range from USD 1000 to USD 1500 per person depending upon several factors. Customized packages are offered as per customers demand. For further enquiries you can contact Trek Rai King Nepal Treks and Expedition. Here is a simple sample of cost required:
| No of person | Starting price | Inquiry |
| 1 person | USD 1500 | |
| 2 person | USD 1450 | |
| 3 to 5 person | USD 1400 | |
| 5 to 10 person | USD 1350 |
Itinerary:
♦ Arrival Kathmandu 1350m, welcome by Trek Rai King Nepal Treks & Expedition,transfer to hotel and preparation for the trek
♦ Day(1) Flight to Lukla 2840m, from Kathmandu or Ramechhap, trek to phakding 2610m, 3/4 hrs
♦ Day(2) Trek to Namche Bazzar 3440m, 6/7 hrs
♦ Day(3) Namche Bazzar acclimatizing day hike up to Everest view hotel 3880m, and Back to hotel, 4/5 hrs
♦ Day(4) Trek to Tengboche monastery 3860m, 5/6 hrs
♦ Day(5) Trek to Dingboche 4410m, 5/6 hrs
♦ Day(6) Dingboche acclimatizing day hike up to Nagarjum view point 5000m, and back to hotel Dingboche 4410m, 4/5 hrs
♦ Day(7) Trek to Chhukung 4730m, 3/4 hrs
♦ Day(8) Trek to Lobuche 4950m, via first high pass Khongmala 5555m, 7/8 hrs
♦ Day(9) Trek to Gorakshap 5180m, hike to Everest Base Camp 5364m, Back to hotel Gorakshap, 7/8 hrs
♦ Day(10) Early in the morning hike up to Kalapather view point 5550m, back to hotel and trek to Dzonglha 4830m, 7/8 hrs
♦ Day(11) Trek to Dragnag 4700m, via crossing second high pass, Cho la pass 7/8 hrs
♦ Day(12) Trek to Gokyo 4790m, via crossing Nagarjun glacier 3/4 hrs, Gokyo-Ri sunset view
♦ Day(13) Trek to Lungdhen 4380m, via crossing 3rd high pass, Renjo la pass 5360m, 7/8 hrs
♦ Day(14) Trek to Namche 3440m, 6/7 hrs
♦ Day(15) Trek to Lukla 2840m, 7/8 hrs
♦ Day(16) Flight to Kathmandu or Ramechhap from Lukla transfer to hotel and farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant
Cost includes:
⇒ Pickup from Kathmandu airport to hotel
⇒ 1 night hotel in kathmandu on standard hotel
⇒ Flight ticket to Lukla from kathmandu or Ramechhap and flight ticket to Kathmandu or Ramechhap from Lukla including airport transfer service
⇒ All permits such as national park, Tim’s card, and local permits
⇒ All accommodations during the trek
⇒ Three meals a day ( BLD) breakfast, lunch, dinner
⇒ Purified drinking water- water purification
⇒ Duffle bag ( Return after completing the trek)
⇒ Company- t-shirt
⇒ Staff insurance, well paid salary, equipment, foods and hotel stay
⇒ Fresh fruits, everyday after dinner
⇒ First Aid kit, fingertip pulse oximeter
⇒ Assistant guide from 5 person
⇒ Porter services from 2 person who can carry maximum 25 kg
⇒ Certificate of achievement
⇒ Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant after the trek
⇒ An airport transfer service for your final departure.
Cost Excludes:
⇒ International airfare, Nepal visa fee, and any kinds of insurance for yourself.
⇒ Lunch, Dinner, and extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
⇒ If you are alone and need porter to carry your bag extra $20 per day, who can carry maximum 25 kg
⇒ Extra expense during the trek, such as hot drink, extra meals, all kinds of electric charging, Wifi, data, upgraded accommodation etc
⇒ Tip for staff (it’s expected)
Departure Dates
◊ The Everest Three high phases trek is best in two main trekking seasons i.e spring and autumn as this seasons offers the most favorable weather conditions.
◊ For spring season (March-may ): departures between march 1st to may 31st
◊ For Autumn season ( September- November ) : departures between 1st of September to 30th of November.
Useful information:
List of equipment for the Everest three high phases trek:
While planning for any trek it is very necessary to have good and proper gear and equipment to ensure comfortable and safe trip. As for this trek following equipment are recommended:
- Backpacks and bags:
- Trekking bags
- Dry bags (to keep electronics)
- Trekking accessories
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp
- Maps and guidebooks
- Water bottles
- Sleeping bags
- Tents
- Clothing
- Footwear
- Headwear
- Jackets and thermals
- Gloves
- Trekking pants
- Toiletries and personal items
- First aid kit
- Snacks
- Travel insurance details
- Cash
- Passport and permits
- Miscellaneous
Food and Accommodation:
In this trek you will have sufficient amount of healthy and delicious Nepali cuisine. This trek relies on tea house accommodation and food. It is highly recommended to stay hydrated and eat healthy food as possible. In this trek you will experience the Himalayan hospitality and meals.
For breakfast most people rely on porridge, eggs, bread, seasonal fruits and hot beverages.
As for lunch and dinner mostly Nepal’s staple meal dal vat is served with vegetables and pickle. Additionally, you can find other dishes such as momo, Fried rice, soups etc. Individual can make a choice as per their interest.
As for snacks you can find different options.
It is recommended to drink hot water and vegetarian items. Most of the items are expensive due to high altitude and transportation cost.
In this trek accommodation are generally a tea house. You have to use a common washroom which are generally outside. Electricity is available in most of the tee houses. Tea houses can be a great place for relaxation and making new friends as it is the common place where people gather during the trek.
Best time and information of this trek:
For this trek autumn and spring are the preferable seasons as spring offers stable weather, blooming rhododendron and excellent views and autumns offers crisp views and ideal weather. Mostly winter and rainy seasons are not recommended for this trek as they comes with heavy challenges like heavy monsoon rains, cold and snow.
This trek lasts for 16 days it highly depends on individual strength. Trek starts from Kathmandu and ends at Kathmandu Nepal. This trek is one of the toughest and challenging high altitude trek. The varying weather can make it more difficult for beginner trekkers so it is highly recommended to have a great preparation before this trek.