Three Passes Trek

High Route to Everest Region
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Duration21 Days
Trip GradeStrenuous
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Maximum Altitude5,550 m
Best TimeMar-May, Sept-Dec

Three Passes Trek: Ultimate Journey to Everest

The Three Passes Trek offers the ultimate journey to Everest. This Everest Three High Passes trekking is a challenging high route in Nepal. This high-altitude route best suits experienced trekkers with good physical fitness. It fulfills crave for thrilling adventures and breathtaking landscapes. The epic 3 Passes Trek explores not just one or two but four incredible valleys. They are Bhotekoshi, Gokyo, Khumbu, and Imja Tse in the Everest. The traverse over Renjo La, Chola, and Kongmala will challenge your body. The challenge will ignite your adventurous spirit. You conquer three peaks of Gokyo Ri, Kalaparthar, and Chukung Ri. The hike to Everest base camp adds charm to the journey to Everest. All these seven incredible landmarks stand above 5000 meters in elevation. There is no need to have any climbing skills to join this Three Pass Trek in Nepal.

Everest 3 High Pass of Renjo, Chola, and Kongmala in Nepal

Nepal Three Passes Trek begins with a thrilling flight to Lukla. You spend two nights at Namche for proper acclimation. You will explore and hike the less-trodden trail through Thame and Lungden. Crossing the first high pass of Renjo, you land on Gokyo Valley. Renjo La is challenging, but it offers stunning views, the best of its kind. Wow. Photo shot of parades of Himalayan peaks with serene Gokyo Lakes. You spend a night on the bank of Gokyo lakes amid the stunning peaks. It is an incomparable adventure experience of being alive. The morning hike to Gokyo Ri is the first of 3 peaks on this Three Passes journey. You have time to savor the breathtaking scenery; no words can explain it. You traverse over the biggest Ngoumpa glacier and Chola Pass en route to EBC. Our guide scouts you to scale the Kalapathar, the second peak. It exhibits the most incredible experience of standing close to the mighty Everest. You will leave your footprint at the landmark of the base camp of Mt. Everest. You will traverse the Kongmala, the less trodden and rugged mountain pass. From Chukung, we climb our third peak: Chukung Ri. It offers a stunning view of Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu. While you descend to Lukla, you will get bewildered by the Pangboche and Thyangboche monasteries.

How Difficult is this High Traverses Journey to Everest?

This Everest Three Passes trek takes around three weeks to complete. It is a challenging trek on its difficulty level that will push your limits and test your endurance. It involves 4 - 8 hours of walking at a higher elevation of 5000 meters over the week. The better you prepare, the more you enjoy the adventure. The journey of three passes promises stunning landscapes and outstanding achievement. You can start the preparation for the epic adventure by engaging in comprehensive physical training. Such exercises are running, jogging, cycling, swimming, hiking, and walking ups and downs with a day pack. There are no age restrictions for joining the three-high traverses trekking in Nepal. However, it is not suitable for pregnant women and people with heart issues.

Best Company and Safety on High Altitude Journey in Nepal

The Everest Three Passes Trek is undoubtedly a challenging journey. It is a high-altitude traversed and rugged terrain journey to Everest. The unpredictable weather could add more challenges. We can mitigate the potential risk by implementing safety backup and being well-prepared. Choosing the best company is paramount for a safe adventure experience in the Himalayas. We ensure a competent and medically trained trek guide leads your trek to three passes. We carry a supplementary oxygen cylinder and a medical kit to ensure a safe journey. We have our signature responsible travel policy of a dedicated porter to each trekker. This tangible action sets us apart from the rest of the travel companies. No doubt you feel proud while your porter is walking with less weight and ready for any support.

Trip Cost and Best Time to Visit

The Spring and Autumn are the best times to join this Everest base camp three-pass trek in Nepal. These seasons offer stable weather and clear skies. We provide an all-inclusive package at an affordable cost. The cost of these three traverses trek includes all your expenses en route. We offer a full-board meal and stay in a twin-bedded room at a tea house on a hike. We ensure all trek permits and Lukla flights with a reliable guide/crew on service.

Join the Three Passes Route in Spring or Autumn 2024 and 2025

Are you looking for an incredible adventure? Look no further! Join us on this epic journey to Everest during the breathtaking Spring or tantalizing Autumn season of 2024 or 2025. This Everest base camp three passes trekking in Nepal will take your breath away. Get ready for jaw-dropping views, thrilling challenges, and unforgettable memories. Do not miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in a nature wonderland. Undoubtedly, this incredible journey to Everest will recharge your soul.

Itinerary

Everest Three High Pass Trekking Itinerary. Check out the hiking route, elevation, walking hours, accommodation, and meals.

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Day 1-2

Mountain Monarch representative will receive you at the Airport. Then, you will be transferred to the hotel for a check-in briefing about hotel facilities. Pre-trek briefing and trek pack distribution. A traditional Nepali dinner with a cultural show takes place in the evening. The next morning, a half-day city tour followed by gear checking and trek preparation

Day 3-5

Early morning flight to Lukla. 3-hour picturesque trek to Phakding for the first night sleeping in a mountain. Enter the Sagarmatha National Park World Heritage site. It offers spectacular high mountain views, including the majestic Mt. Everest. The following day, an acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel. In the afternoon, explore the Sherpa Museum and the local market of Namche Bazar.

Day 6-8

Today, we hike to Thame, the clockwise direction of Everest Base Camp. We follow the West Bhotekoshi River valley towards Nyangpala Pass, a gateway to the traditional Tibet-Nepal way. It is a short day trek from Thame to Lungden. It takes about 4 hours to get to the Nangpa La, the glaciated pass on the Nepal-Tibet border. At Lungen, we spend our second day hiking in the surrounding hills.

Day 09

Start early to reach Rinjola on time for a great view. The views from the pass are incredible and majestic. Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Makalu, the fourth highest in the world, are in close view. There are many more gigantic Himalayan peaks, Cho-Oyu above 8000 m. We descend to Gokyo at an elevation of 4,7900 meters.

Day 10

We start a steady ascent of Gokyo Ri early in the morning. It is an average 4 hours walk to the best panoramic viewpoint. In the afternoon, we crossed the glacier sections to Thangna.

Day 11

We start walking in the early morning to avoid unforeseen situations. In addition, frozen conditions have more stability advantages. So, there are fewer chances of falling loose rocks before a pass. After the Pass, there are no hazardous sections to come across.

Day 12-13

We traverse high pasture land before we reach Lobuche. We get Lobuche by lunchtime. Walk the western side of Khumbu Glacier and pass the moraine to Gorak Shep. We hike Everest Base camp after lunch. It is a strenuous day excursion due to the high altitude.

Day 14

Early morning Ascent Kalapathar with the help of a flashlight. The trail is challenging to follow in the dark. But you get rewarding views from the summit of Kalapathar. We descend to the lodge and have breakfast before continuing to Lobuche.

Day 15-16

The route leads to wilderness away from the main trekking area. We walk carefully to climb and cross the glacier. Then, we reach the Nuptse wall nearby. We steadily climb toward the Kongmala pass, 5535 meters, the highest pass on our trip. The walk leads higher up and then descends towards the glacier pond. Furthermore, the walk leads to the Chukung village.

Chhukung Ri, 5,550 meters, is an accessible trekking peak. It used to be an NMA peak that required a climbing permit. You do not need specific climbing gear or skills to summit this trekking peak. The summit view of parades of peaks is simply breathtaking.

Day 17-19

You descend the windy trail to Pangboche. We pass the beautiful village Dingboche, set on the Imjatse valley. We explore the Pangboche monastery, the oldest in Khumbu Valley. There can be a tendency to rush on the way back. We visit Tengboche Monastery, which sits on the lap of Amadablam Peak. We retrace our route back to Namche, making a big circle. We trek out to Lukla and spend the last night on the trek. We celebrate the success of the trek with our crew.

Day 20-21

This morning, we flew back to Kathmandu. This will likely be the Lukla to Ramechhpa flight and a drive to Kathmandu. It is due to the heavy air traffic at Kathmandu airport. The next day, we organized the airport transfer for the onward flight,

Cost Details
Included
  • Airport transfers on both domestic and international flights
  • Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin with breakfast.
  • Full board meals while on three passes trekking.
  • Responsible for trekking, having a Porter for each trekker
  • Accommodation at a teahouse or lodge on twin shares a private room.
  • Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
  • A half-day guided city tour with a world heritage entrance permit.
  • All Domestic flights and airport taxes are listed in the itinerary.
  • Free use of quality trekking gear - sleeping bag, fleece liner, down jacket, and rain poncho as required.
  • Professional trek guide trained in Wilderness First Aid and trek crew with salary, wages, transportation, proper insurance, and required trek gear.
  • Supplementary OXYGEN cylinder  and comprehensive First Aid Kit as a safety backup
  • Complementary trek Duffle bag, Mountain Monarch T-shirts, and trek map
  • TIMS or VDC trekking permit, Everest National Park entry fees, VAT, all government taxes, etc.
Excluded
  • Nepal entry Visa fees, Your travel insurance of any kind
  • International Airfare
  • All beverage drinks
  •  Main meals ( Lunch and Dinner) in cities.
  • Tips and Items of personal expenses like the hot shower, battering charge, wifi, and beverage drinks
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Start DateMarch 22, 2025
End DateApril 11, 2025
StatusAvailable
PriceUS$2390
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