Everest Three Passes Trekking
Everest three passes trekking is one of very special and more challenging trekking route in Nepal and also the most popular, recommended and demanded trekking trails in the Everest region. The most trek with unparalleled alpine beauty and without doubt the grandest mountain scenery on the world. Everest 3 passes trekking with 3 most remote passes of the Everest region gives you an opportunity to explore with the entire overlook of Khumbu and Everest Himalayan range. Everest three passes trek is demanding and more challenge but beyond this, the amazing magnificent, you will have from each passes dazzling and wonderful explored.
While on the trek, you are rewarded with the highest Himalayan peaks of the world. You will see the Roof of the world- Mt. Everest with several angles, from Renjo-la and Gokyo Ri you can see panoramic view of full part of the Everest and from the Kala Pathar you will see very close view. Other above 7000m peaks can be seen on this trekking are Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Pumori, Amadablam and other 15 different high Himalayan peaks. Among of them, Cho Oyu, Lhotse & Makalu are the higher peaks above 8000m.
Having to cross three passes, you do not need any technical climbing requirement, anyone can do if you have good and strong health for Acclimatization condition and previous trekking experience can complete the trek successfully.
Trip Facts
Trip Cost: $1920.USD
Duration: 21 Days
Activity: City Sightseeing / Trekking
Altitude: 5545m / at Kalapathar
Grade: Moderate to Adventurous
Meal: Full board on trek
Accommodation: Hotel / Teahouse
Land Transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace
Flight: Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu
Best Months: Sept - Dec and Mar - May
Group Size: 01 to 20
Everest Three Passes Trekking / 21 Days - Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2610m) 3-4 hrs
Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5-6 hrs
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek Namche Bazaar to Thame (3800m) 4-5 hrs
Day 07: Trek Thame to Lungdeng (4600m), 6-7 hrs
Day 08: Trek Lungdeng to Renjo- La (5465m) to Gokyo Lake (4800m) 8-9 hrs
Day 09: Enjoying and relax day at Gokyo(4800m)
Day 10: Hike to Gokyo RI (5330m), and trek to Thangnak (4750m), 7-8 hrs
Day 11: Trek Thangnak to Cho-la Pass (5367m) to Dzongla (4,850m) 5-6 hrs
Day 12: Trek Dzongla to Gorakshep (5,160m) 5-6 hrs walk
Day 13: Trek Gorakshep to EBC (5,357m) and return to Gorakshep for overnight, 5-6 hrs
Day 14: Hiking Gorekshep to Kalapattar (5545m) to Gorekshep to Lobuche (4910m) 6-7 hrs
Day 15: Trek Lobuche to Kongma La (5535m) to Chhukung (4730m) 8-9 hrs
Day 16: Trek Chhukung to Tyangboche (3,867m) 4-5 hrs
Day 17: Trek Tyangboche to Monjo ((2680m) 5-6 hrs
Day 18: Trek Manjo to Lukla (2800m) 4-5 hrs
Day 19: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu - 30 min.
Day 20: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 21: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)
Cost Include
- Airport pick up drop service
- All land transportation as per itinerary
- One day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with license holder tour guide
- 4 night's hotel accommodation at Kathmandu in deluxe hotel on BB basis
- Guest house/tented accommodation according to given itinerary (sharing in 2 bed room) and 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner) during the trek
- Domestic air ticket (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
- Domestic airport Tax
- "Farewell dinner" before a day your departure from Nepal.
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging.
- Down jacket, for seasonal sleeping bag, Mountain Guide treks & Expedition kit bag/duffel bag, trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
- A comprehensive medical kit
Cost Exclude
- Nepal entree visa: you can get a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by Paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
- International airfare
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, water bottle, hot shower during the trekking etc.)
- Personal trekking equipments & clothing
- Any donation and monuments entrance fee
- Tips for guides and porters
Note:- Cost includes and exclude section may give you better idea on how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested traveler and departure date we would get back to you with actual cost for the trip.