Trip Overview

	Trip Profile 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:

● Witness Khumbu Glacier

● Azure Gokyo lakes & Gokyo ri

● Famous viewpoint of Kalapatthar

● Towering views of Everest & its neighboring buddies

● Crossing of 3 passes

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

Departures

The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please write us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.