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Everest Three Pass Trek, Everest Region

Type

Trekking
Span

21 Days
Accomodation

3 star hotel in Kathmandu and tea house during the trek
Meal Plan

All meals included (B/L/D)

Everest three high pass trek at a glance

 

To enjoy the beauty of high landscapes in Khumbu Valley,  alongside Sagarmatha National park including slight detour leading towards Mount Everest Base Camp & best view points of Gokyo & Renjola, then Everest 3 pass is a trek for you. Among the 3 passes- Renjo la, Cho La &  Kongma La pass is the highest Pass, while Cho la is Icy & Renjo la is discovered recently by an experienced sherpa. Trek to Everest 3 pass combines, visiting old monasteries, traditional Sherpa villages, Thame Valley & alluring views of  Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse and many more. Everest High passes trek is recommended for trekkers who are physically fit and have some decent set of skills climbing the high passes with good survival instinct in high altitude. This

the trek is one of the most popular treks in the Everest region, not for the first time adventurers. It requires a lot of physical or mental strength.

 

Highlights of Everest Three Pass Trek

●        Witness Khumbu Glacier

●        Azure Gokyo lakes & Gokyo ri

●        Famous viewpoint of Kalapatthar

●        Towering views of Everest & its neighboring buddies

  •                Crossing of 3 passes
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21 Day(s) Detailed Itinerary

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

Activities: 

  • Bid final goodbye to the team
  • Airport Drop off

Meals: Breakfast

 

Inclusion

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
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