Trip Overview

Everest Three Pass Trek is one of the most challenging treks in the Khumbu region where you will get an opportunity to trek on the lap of Mt Everest. It is a perfect trek for trekkers who adventure and challenge lovers it is because the trail is tough and will surely test your patience level. While doing this three-pass trek, you will get an opportunity to explore three passes of the Everest region which are Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass, and Kongma La Pass. This is a unique opportunity to trek around the world’s highest peaks which are Mt Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu, and not only that but also get a chance to see mesmerizing views of mountains like Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and many more.

Trekking on this route offers the ultimate and complete trekking experience of the high pass route in the Everest region. It is popular for its stunning scenery and the social life of the Sherpa people which are the attraction of this region. This trek is an ideal choice for thrilling adventure seekers and trekkers who are looking for a challenging and advanced trek in the Everest region. While trekking on this route, we get a chance to explore Sagarmatha National Park which is home to many endangered animals, birds, flora, and fauna. And this National Park is the biggest national park in Nepal which is situated at a high altitude.

Trip Highlight

• Scenic flight toward Lukla
• Explore Sagarmatha National Park home to endangered animals, birds, flora, and fauna
• Get a chance to know about the Sherpa people’s culture and tradition
• Mesmerizing views of the mountain like Mt Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu
• Get to know about the lifestyle of the high Himalayan people
• Cross Khumbu Glacier, suspension bridges, and mesmerizing views

How hard is the Everest Three Pass Trek?

Everest Three Pass Trek is one of the most challenging treks in the Everest region. As, we know this trek is one of the most difficult treks of the Everest region we have to face difficulties as it is a long-distance trail, difficulties as you gain elevation, altitude sickness, weather and climates, difficulties as finding routes, difficulties as season, and challenging for independent trekkers. While trekking in the high Himalayan is not as easy as we think. We have to face many difficulties while trekking in the high Himalayan land. This trek is one of the most complete treks in Nepal and you will experience nature as well as face many challenges and difficulties during the trek.

The difficulty of this trek depends on the person and the most difficult part of this trekking is that there are a lot of hills which is very challenging compared to other uphill climbs. While doing this trekking, we have to cross a few glaciers on the trekking route and these glaciers are tough to cross. It is not considered to be as challenging and difficult as this three-pass trek.

Everest Three Pass Trek without a guide

Everest Three Pass Trek is an opportunity for the trekker who is an adventure and thrilling lover. Trekking on this route without any trekkers and any guide is possible. You can trek solo in this three-pass trek. But trekking in the high Himalayan is a little bit risky as well as uncomfortable and the guide will help you to find out the exact trail since there are side trails used by Sherpa. While trekking solo in the Everest region, you have to face lots of problems and if you trek with a guide this trek will become easier and more memorable.

Best time for trekking in Everest Three Pass Trek

Autumn and spring is the best time for trekking in the Everest Three Pass trek where these seasons bring clear blue skies and mesmerizing views of the mountain. While trekking in the spring season, the temperature of the region during this season and the likelihood of rainfall and snowfall this season are also minimum. In the spring, you will get mesmerizing views of the mountain with a dense forest of rhododendron with red, pink, and white colors. And in the autumn season, you have an opportunity to see clear views of the mountain and the natural scenery will become more attractive and more beautiful.

You also can trek in the Monsoon season but in this season there will be rain all over Nepal and the road will become more slippery and muddy. But trekking in the winter season is not recommended, it is because there will be snow everywhere in the high Himalayan land trekking will become risky. In the winter season, the scenery will not be that clear because there will be fog everywhere. While trekking during this season is more suitable for people who love traveling on quiet roads.

Accommodation and meal

In the high Himalayan, a tea house is a place where we will spend overnight. There are lots of tea house built for your comfort and this tea house has a small room with two small beds, pillows, a mattress, and some furniture that is needed the tea house is warm and comfortable, and provide all the basic service. And for trekking in the high Himalayan land, you need high energy to trek and most tea houses provide typical Nepalese food for energy. And some of the tea houses provide you with Western food also but it is a little bit expensive.

Details Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu Valley and Transfer to Hotel

  Upon landing at the international airport of Nepal, you will see our staff pick you up from the airport. From the airport, you will drop by the hotel in Thamel where you will spend the overnight here.

  • Overnight stay at Thamel Park Hotel with Delux Room
  • Included standard Breakfast at Same Hotel

• Day 02: Fly towards Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m.) 3-4 hours

  The normal fly is from Kathmandu to Lukla in 30 minutes. but the Main season is October to November and March to May. At midnight, we will start our journey toward Manthali. We will take a private jeep to reach Manthali which takes almost 4 to 5 hours to reach manthali from Kathmandu. From Manthali, it takes almost 20 minutes to reach Lukla and in Lukla, we will have our breakfast. And from Lukla, the first day of a walking trek of this trek begins. Walking 3 to 4 hours from Lukla, you will reach Phakding and from Lukla to Phakding, you will have an opportunity to see mesmerizing views of the mountain, cross suspension bridges, and many more.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3441m) 5-6 hours

  This is the second day of trekking for the Everest Three Pass trek where we will walk from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the biggest Sherpa land in Nepal where you will get an opportunity to know about Sherpa culture and tradition. The distance from Phakding to Namche is 7.4 kilometers which take 5 to 6 hours. And in this time duration, you will cross Hillary suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi and finally reach Namche Bazaar.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 04: Rest Day in Namche bazaar

  It is the first rest day of the Everest Three Pass trek at Namche Bazaar. From here, you will get mesmerizing views of the mountain like Mt Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many other mountains in this region. At Namche Bazaar, we get a chance to explore the Sherpa Museum where you will see the tradition and culture of the Sherpa people.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Thame (3820m.) 5-6 hour

  Thame village is the best of Sherpa people and today you will have an opportunity to explore this beautiful village. The ways slowly climb up and trek to Thame from Namche Bazaar which takes almost 6 hours to reach this beautiful place. Today we head to this beautiful village and follow Bhote Koshi and pass through pine and rhododendron forests.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 06: Thame to Lungden (4400m.) 5-6 hours

  On this trek, we will pass through beautiful views of the landscapes, yak pasture, and beautiful mountain views. We will ascend a bit further up through the small stream. From Thame, it takes almost 6 hours to reach Lungden.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 07: Lungden to Renjola Pass (5360m.) to Gokyo Lake (4750m.) 9-10 hours

  This day will be the most exciting day of this Everest Three Pass trek where we walk through the first pass in the route. On this trekking day, we get a mesmerizing view of mountains like Mt Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Today, on this day, we will also pass Renjo La Pass too and the path descends and gets a chance to enter Gokyo Valley.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 08: Rest day in Gokyo Lake

  Today is the second-day rest of the Everest Three Pass trek at Gokyo Lake. At Gokyo Lake, there are several options available for short hikes today and in high altitudes, trekker success depends upon exquisite planning and expert trekking advice.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 09: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5360m) Trek to Thangnak (4700m.)

  Cross over a small crest from Dzongla and descend slightly into a wide valley and cross stream to work your way up to the head of the valley. The pass is not itself difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traveler on the eastern side where the trail climbs through a narrow valley.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 10: Thangnak to Dzongla (4800m.) 7-8 hrs

  The trail descends steeply towards Thangnak where we will pass through a pine forest after crossing Cho La Pass. There is some more challenging trek which we have to cross on this day.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 11: Dzongla to Lobuche (4910m) – 5 Hours

  Our trail to Lobuche is snow-covered for most of the section. On this day, we will follow the trails of Imja Khola Valley to reach Lobuche. We start the day by following the moraine and descending alongside Cho La Lake.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 12: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5365m) and back to Gorakshep – 8 Hours

  Early in the morning, we will walk towards Gorak Shep. It takes almost 2 to 3 hours to reach Gorak Sherpa from Lobuche. And after reach in Gorak Shep, we will hike up to the Everest Base Camp. Today is the most exciting day of this trekking where the trail is rugged and on the moraine. After hiking in EBC, we will back to Gorak Shep where we will spend the overnight.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 13: Hike to Kalapathar Peak (5545m) and trek down to Lobuche (4910m) – 7 Hours

  Today, we will hike up to Kala Patthar early in the morning. From Kala Patthar, we get a mesmerizing view of the sunrise coming out from Mt Everest which is just awesome. After that, we will back to Gorak Shep and have our breakfast and slowly walk towards Lobuche. We have to walk at least 7 to 8 hours on this day trek.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 14: Lobuche to Kongma La Pass (5540m.) Chhukung (4800m.) 9-10 hours

  From, Lobuche, we trek through Khumbu Glacier to reach Kongma La Pass it is because today we will also cross Kongma La Pass too. Beautiful mountains like Mt Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and many other peaks will make the journey more memorable and enjoyable. Before reach in Chhukung, we have an opportunity to take a glance at Amphu Lapcha pass and Island peak too.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 15: Chhukung to Tengboche (3800m.) 5-6 hour

  The trail descends to Dingboche and to Pangboche and from here we will have an opportunity to see the oldest monastery then after we will enter the Khumbu region. It takes almost 5 hours to reach Tengboche from Chhukung.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 16: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3441m.) 5 hours

  This will ease your path of uneven, steep rocky descending and continuing with those paths for about 4 to 5 hours and finally reach Namche Bazaar. In Namche Bazaar, there is still tons of stuff to do. And on the way, you will get a chance to the lush green forest of rhododendron and pine.     

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 17: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2850m.) 6-7 hours

  Today, we gently descend through the Hillary suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi and then our treks slowly descend the beautiful village of Monjo. On this trek, we will pass through many suspension bridges, and natural scenery, and pass through many Rhododendrons and pine forests.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu 30 Minutes

  Early in the morning after having breakfast, we will walk towards the domestic airport of Lukla and get ready to fly towards Kathmandu valley. After reach in Kathmandu valley, get to explore Kathmandu valley.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 19: Final International departure

  Today is the last day in Nepal. The guide will be in the hotel where you spend the overnight and the guide will take you to the international airport to see you off and hope you will give an opportunity to serve you again.                                        

  • Back to Home

Cost Details

FAQs

Join Our Fixed Trip Starting Date

All set dates are guaranteed departures.

Route Map

Gallery

Client Reviews