Everest three passes trekking

Everest three passes trekking is one of the most exciting and challenging trip in Everest region. Everest three passes trek is known as Everest high passes trekking crossing the rugged high passes of Renjo La pass (17,560 ft / 5,360 m), Cho La pass (17,782 ft / 5,420 m), and Kongma La (18,209 ft / 5,550 m) with climbing three best view point center Gokyo Ri (5483 m), Kalapathar (5545 m), and Chhukung Ri (5550 m) including the hike to Everest base camp makes Everest 3 pass trekking is unique and remarkable trekking experience in Nepal Himalaya. Everest three high passes trek distance 180 km /112 miles and Everest trekking clearly defined. Everest three passes hiking doable clock wise and anti clockwise as per travelers choice. Everest three high passes trek routes located in Solukhumbu region. Everest three high passes trip start and end at Hillary airport lukla however travelers may commence the journeys from Jiri and Phaplu too.

Everest high pass trekking offer eye catching Himalayan views of 4 above 8000 meters mountain including the tallest mountain in the world Mt. Everest 8848m, world 4^th highest mountain – Mt. Lhotse 8516m, world 6^th highest mountain – Mt. Makalu 8463m, world8 7^th highest mountain Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m & 22 snow capped mountains of Everest region. There are several choice for Everest three passes trek commence from Lukla, Phaplu , Jiri so you can start trek as per your holiday frame , among them get on from lukla is shorter options.

Trekking in Everest three high passes is considered challenging adventure treks in Nepal due to steep ascents and descents , Crossing glaciers and icy trails , unpredictable weather and snow , Sudden changes in weather can bring snowstorms, strong winds, or extreme cold, especially at high passes in Renjo la , Chola and Kongma la pass even one of the most demanding treks in the Everest region professional Nepal trekking guide lead your adventure without any obstacle. 18 days Everest three high passes treks is one of the appropriate options including the trek to Everest base camp and Kala patthar too .

On the Everest Three High Passes Trek, accommodation is mainly in teahouses / lodge — small, locally-run scattered throughout the trekking route. The major attractions of Everest Three High Passes Trek is packed with world-class natural and cultural immersion, glacial lakes , Glaciers, three passes , Everest base camp , Kala patthar and visible Mount Everest from multiple angle.Suggested for adventure travelers trek through professional local Nepal trekking companies recommended by Lonely Planet travel guide book from 6th Edition ti till now as well as recommended on Rough guide travel book too.

Autumn and spring season is best time trekking in Everest high passes however doable around the year. Good physical fitness is essential as it has challenging high passes but prior trekking experience is necessary. Trekkers need to walk approximately 196 kilometers while treks in Everest three passes. Everest three pass trekking map has clear mentioned from one to next stop summary details. As it is challenging trekking trails in Nepal, recommended professional Nepal trekking guide to achieve travelers destination.

Everest three pass trekking commence from Lukla Hilary airport after 35 minutes scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu. Hiking through beautiful Sherpa village Chhuplung, Chaurikharak, Ghat viilage, Phakding Benkar, Monjo, Jorsalle cross the Hillary bridge , Everest view tea shop and finally reach at Sherpa kingdom of Nepal – Namche Bazaar. Trek continue ascend to Thame village , Lingden , Cross the Renjo la pass 5360m and enter to the Gokyo valley. Early in the morning ascend to Gokyo ri 5360m for superb Himalayan views including the Mount Everest 8848m, Mt. Makalu 8463m,Mt. Lhotse 8516m , Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m & 23 snow capped mountain peaks of Everest region.

Trek continue heading via Thangnak cross Cho La pass 5420m to reach the Dzong la for heading to Everest base camp trek route . Trail flat and ascend to Lobuche, Gorakshep , the last tea house of this trekking. Hike to Everest base camp 5463m , you will have amazing experience to touch the world tallest mountain base camp. Next morning ascend to Kala patthar 5545m for nearest views of Mt. Everest then trek continue descend via Pheriche , Tengboche, Namche , Lukla then fly back to Kathmandu. For more details of Everest three pass trekking itinerary.

Everest three passes Trekking Highlights

Everest three passes trekking is one of the most challenging trekking in Everest region link with four major valleys of Khumbu.
Everest 3 passes trekking is known as Everest high passes trekking offer best mountain views of 4 above 8000m mountains such as Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Makalu 8463m, Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m with 27 panoramic mountains of Everest region trekking.
Everest three passs trekking explore beautiful shrepa settlements, Gokyo lake, Everest base camp , Kala pattar, Khumbu Glaciers, Khumbu Icefall and major Everest trekking trails.
Autumn and spring season are best time trekking in Everest three pass but doable around the year.

Everest three passes Trek difficultly level

The Everest Three High Passes Trek is rated as very difficult or strenuous, making it one of the most challenging treks in the Everest region. Good physical fitness and strong willing power are major points to successful trip to Everest three passes.

What Makes three high passes trekking in Nepal So Challenging?

Crossing Three High Passes:

Each over 5,300 m, where oxygen levels drop to 50–60% of sea level
Cho La often has ice and snow, making it slippery and slow

Risk of Altitude Sickness:

Common even among fit trekkers
Requires good acclimatization days and careful ascent planning

Remote and Isolated Routes:

Some sections are far from help or villages
Limited access to medical or evacuation support

Best season for Everest 3 high passes Trek

Autumn season ( September to December) and spring season ( middle of February to may) are best month treks in Everest three high passes .

Autumn (Late September to November) – First Best Season in Nepal

Stable, dry weather with minimal cloud cover
Clear skies and excellent mountain visibility
Comfortable temperatures during the day, though cold at night
Best for photography and high pass crossings

Spring (March to early May) – Second-Best Season in Nepal

Warmer than autumn (especially April–May)
Rhododendron blooms and colorful lower trails
Still good visibility and safe crossing conditions on the passes

Everest three high passes Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport 1334m , you'll be greeted by the Nepal trekking agent's representative who will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After short refreshment, Everest high passes trek package briefing and official arrangement. overnight at Kathmandu

Day 02: After breakfast, Flight from Kathmandu /Manthali to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft) Trek to Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft) Trek Distance 6.2km / 3.8miles ,walk approximately 3 hours

Day 03: Phakding (2,650m /8,562ft ) trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)Trek Distance 7.4km / 4.6 miles walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 04: Namche Bazaar acclimatization day.( During the day , you can hike to Thame for beautiful Himalayan views, wild animals and Tibetan Monastery , Mt.Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku ( 6723m) , Mt. Kantega (6979m), Mt. Kusum Khangaru ( 6367m) , Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Tawache peak ( 6367 m), Mt. Cholaste (6335m) ,island peak (6179m), Khumbila (God of Khumbu) 5761m etc , walk approximately 5-6 hours overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Day 05 Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft) trek to Thame (3750m / 12,303ft) Trek Distance 6.8km / 4.2miles walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 06: Thame (3,750m / 12,303ft) trek to Lungden (4,500m / 14,764ft) Trek Distance 8.2km / 5miles walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 07: Lungden via Renjo la pass (5338m) trek to Lungden (4,500m / 14,764ft) to Gokyo Lake (4,750m / 15,583ft) via Renjola Pass (5,338m / 17,508ft) trek to Gokyo (4750m) Trek Distance 9 km / 5.6 miles Walk approximately 6-7 hours

Day 08: Wake up early in the morning to hike to Gokyo Ri 5360m (5,400m / 17,580 ft ) for panoramic Himalayan views such as Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt, Mt. Makalu 8463m , Mt.Cho Oyu 8201m, Mt. Kangchung 6063m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.Kusum Khagaru 6367m,Mt.Kongde 6011m, Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m, back to Gokyo, 1.5 km / o.9 miles lunch at Gokyo lake and continue trek to Thangnak (4,700m / 15,400ft) Trek Distance 3.7km / 2.3 miles Walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 09: Thangnak (4,700m / 15,400ft) to Dzongla (4,855m / 15,930ft) via Cho La Pass (5420m /17,783ft) Trek Distance 16km /9.9 miles Walk approximately 6-7 hours

Day 10: Dzongla (4,855m / 15,930ft) to Lobuche (4,910m / 16,175ft) Trek Distance 8.36km / 5.2miles Walk approximately 4 hours

Day 11: Lobuche (4,930m / 16,175ft) trek to to Gorak Shep (5,185m / 17,010ft) and after lunch Gorakshep trek to Everest Base Camp and back (5,364m / 17,598ft) Trek Distance 15km / 9.32miles. overnight at Gorakshep. Walk approximately 6-7 hours

Day 12: Early in the morning hike to Kala Patthar Viewpoint (5,555m / 18,208ft), for superb Himalayan scenery including Mt. Everest( 8848m) , Mt.Lhotse, (8516n) Mt. Nuptse, (7855m), Mt.Pumori 7161m,Mt. Changaste 7550m, Mt. Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku ( 6723m) , Mt. Kantega (6979m), Mt. Kusum Khangaru ( 6367m) , Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Tawache peak ( 6367 m) , Mt. Cholaste (6335m), back to Gorakshep continue trek to Lobuche (4,910m / 16,175ft)Trek Distance 5 km / 3.10miles Walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 13: Lobuche (4,930m / 16,175ft) trek to Chhukung (4,730m / 15,580ft) via Kongma La Pass (5,535m / 18,159ft) Trek Distance 10.5km /6.5miles walk approximately 6-7 hours. Overnight at Chhukung

Day 14: Chhukung (4,730m / 15,580ft) trek to Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) Trek Distance 12.9km / 8 miles Walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 15: Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft) Trek Distance 5.9km / 3.6miles Walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 16: Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft) trek to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft) Trek Distance 13.5km / 8.3mile Walking 7/8 hours.

Day 17: After breakfast, Lukla Kathmandu flight or lukla Ramechhap flight, transfer to hotel. overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 18: After breakfast, relaxing or shopping with own activities then Himalaya Journey Trekking representative will drip to you Kathmandu International airport forward journeys or if have time for Nepal will arrange accordingly such as Chitwan jungle safari tour, Lumbini Pokhara Nagarkot tour , Rafting etc

Everest three high passes Trek cost

The cost of the Everest Three High Passes Trek may depend on how you choose to do it – professional local Nepal trekking agency and their service, guide and porters, meals and accommodations , Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu flight tickets, Three different trekking permits and basis or luxury package trip.

Luxury Everest three high passes trekking price range USD 2750 to USD 3975 per person and budget Everest three high passes trek price range USD 1950 to USD 2450 per person including all as above mentioned . Also trip to Everest three high passes depends on length of trekking tour too.

Everest three high passes treks cost for Indian and Nepalese citizens get cheaper then foreign nationals.

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