The Everest Three Pass Trek is a thrilling journey through Nepal's Everest region, renowned for its stunning and remote landscapes. Trekkers navigate three formidable mountain passes: Renjo La (5,360m), Cho La (5,420m), and Kongma La (5,535m), offering breathtaking vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
Commencing and culminating in Lukla, accessed by a short flight from Kathmandu, the trek begins with the iconic Everest Base Camp trail to Namche Bazaar, a vibrant Sherpa town. The adventure proceeds to Renjo La after acclimatization, showcasing panoramic views of Gokyo Lakes.
Trekkers descend into Gokyo Valley, marvel at its turquoise lakes, and ascend Gokyo Ri for sweeping views of the Everest massif. The journey continues to Cho La, featuring a challenging ascent and thrilling descent into the Khumbu Valley, passing through awe-inspiring glacial terrain en route to Dzongla.
The apex is Kongma La, offering unparalleled views of the Khumbu Glacier and surrounding peaks. After descending into the Khumbu Valley, trekkers reach Everest Base Camp, admiring the iconic Khumbu Icefall and Mount Everest.
Returning via picturesque Sherpa villages and ancient monasteries, the trek demands physical fitness and altitude acclimatization. Despite its challenges, the Everest Three Pass Trek promises an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
Three High Mountain Passes: The trek's highlights include crossing three challenging high mountain passes: Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La, each offering breathtaking panoramic Himalayan peaks.
Spectacular Scenery: Trekkers are treated to stunning and remote landscapes throughout the journey, including picturesque Sherpa villages, lush forests, pristine turquoise lakes in the Gokyo Valley, and the dramatic glacial terrain of the Khumbu Valley.
Iconic Everest Views: The trek provides numerous vantage points for viewing Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, along with other towering giants like Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu, offering unparalleled opportunities for photography and admiration.
Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri: Exploring the Gokyo Valley, trekkers encounter the beautiful Gokyo Lakes, known for their striking turquoise waters. Ascending Gokyo Ri offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Everest massif and the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Cultural Encounters: Along the trail, trekkers have the chance to interact with the local Sherpa communities, experiencing their unique culture, traditions, and hospitality, as well as visiting ancient monasteries and learning about Buddhism in the region.
| Arrival in Kathmandu |
| Trip preparation day |
| Fly to Lukla (2860m) and trek to Phakding (2610m 4-5 hours) |
| Trek to Namche (3440m, 7-8 hours) |
| Trek to Kyanjuma (3550m, 5-6 hours) |
| Trek to Pangboche (3985m, 6-7 hours) |
| Trek to Dingboche (4410m, 5-6 hours) |
| Rest day in Dingboche for acclimatization |
| Trek to Chukung (4410m, 3-4 hours) |
| Trek to Lobuche (4940m, 9-10 hours) via Kongma la (5545m) |
| Trek to Gorak Shep (5110m, 3-4 hours) - Sunset hike to Kala Patthar (5600m, 4-5 hours) |
| Sunrise hike to Everest Base Camp (5365m, 3-4 hours) - Trek to Lobuche (4900m, 7-8 hours) |
| Trek to Dzongla (4800m, 4-5 hours) |
| Trek to Gokyo(4750m, 9-10 hours) via Cho La (5420m) |
| Rest day at Gokyo- Hike to Gokyo ri 5450m |
| Rest day at Gokyo |
| Trek to Thame (3900m, 9-10 hours) via Renjo La (5345m) |
| Trek to Phakding (2610m, 6-7 hours) |
| Trek to Lukla (2860m, 8-9 hours) |
| Fly to Kathmandu |
| Final departure |
| Group Size | Price |
What is included:
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Airport transfers
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Flight to Lukla and back
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3 nights stay at Nepali Ghar Hotel on twin sharing
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Accommodation in mountain lodges on twin sharing during the trekking days
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Breakfast everyday
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Experienced trekking guide
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Trekking porter (2 trekkers can share one porter)
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Required permits for trekking
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Staff salaries and insurances
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Adventure Kora gifts and goodies
What is excluded:
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Meals: Lunch and dinner/ alcoholic drinks/ bottled drinking water/ personal snacks
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Personal expenses like battery charging, wifi, laundry, hot shower etc.
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Tips and gratuities to staffs
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Anything not mentioned on price include section
Money and budget:
It is best to bring some cash with you to avoid any problems that might occur due to technical issues. Our representatives will assist you with money exchange. You are required to carry Nepalese currency during the trek to cover your expenses. Please be aware of some extra funds for tipping, emergency scenarios like flight cancellations or rescue, and additional personal costs.
Meals during the trek:
Various food items are available on the mountain lodge's menu. We have not included the cost of lunch and dinner in the package, so you can choose what you want to eat and how much you want to spend on food. Food items range from Npr. 300-1500, and drinks range from Npr 100-800 on the mountains. You can see the price of food increase as you go higher. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Health and safety:
If you have any health conditions, please let us know in complete detail before the trek starts. Our expert, experienced guides will monitor your health on the trek. Ensure you follow the guides' instructions to avoid health and safety issues. Please communicate with your guide daily about the changes you have been experiencing in your body, or if you have any problems, avoid getting altitude sickness as much as possible.
Insurance:
All of our clients should have travel and rescue insurance. Please ensure it covers high-altitude trekking and helicopter rescue if you choose to do any of our treks.
Tips and gratuities:
It is customary in Nepal, especially in the tourism industry, to tip the guides, porters, drivers, and other service providers after the service is received. You must tip as much as you want if you are happy with their service.
Single supplement:
Extra charges will be applicable if you choose not to share rooms during the trip. There will be certain areas where the option to have a single room is not available during high season.
Change and adaptations:
Our trek leaders will make changes and adapt the itinerary in your best interest if any unavoidable circumstances like bad weather, natural disaster, political activity, health issues, change of rules, etc. occur.
What to pack:
Head and Hands:
- Cap or hat to wear while walking in bright sun
- Wool or fleece cap or hat to keep your head warm
- Neck warmer to protect your throat from catching a cold
- Uv protection sunglasses
- Warm wind and waterproof gloves
Upper body:
- Dri-fit trekking shirts
- Thermals
- Warm trekking shirts
- Hiking hoodie
- Wind and waterproof jacket
- Down jacket
Lower body:
- Trekking pants
- Trekking shorts
- Thermals and inners
- Waterproof pants
- Trekking socks
- Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Slippers or sandals
- Gaiters
- Microspikes
Other items:
- Strong rucksack or day rucksack to be carried personally.
- One or two-litre water bottle.
- Trekking poles.
- A personal first aid kit should include essential items.
- Sleeping bag, four seasons.
- Torch, ideally head torch.
- Toilet paper, quick-dry towel,
- Toothbrush
- Large handkerchief/bandana for neck
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