Everest Three High Passes Trek
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Trip Information
Trip Duration
18 Nights 19 Days
Difficulty Level
Hard
Destination
Nepal
Maximum Height
5535 m
Guding Method
Trekking
Best Season
All time
Highlights
- Cross the Renjo La Pass, Chola Pass, and Kongma La Pass to enjoy the magnificent views of world’s tallest peaks - Mt.Everest, Mt.Cho Yo, Mt.Lhotse, and Mt.Makalu.
- Experience the Sherpa culture at its land in Everest region.
- Ascend Gokyo Ri and Kalapatthar for stunning 360-degree views of Himalayan vista.
- Rare species of flora and fauna spotted around Sagarmatha National Park.
- The Everest Three High Passes trek walking through the traditional Sherpa settlements and Buddhist monasteries.
Everest Three High Passes trek is another interesting and adventurous journey around Everest region. The trek offers you a spectacular view of the region along with a chance to enjoy the thrill of being at the highest altitude and enjoy the scenic beauty of stunning Himalayan peaks around. The major attraction of the trek is Sagarmatha National Park- a world heritage site, Gokyo Lakes, Renjo La pass, Kongma La Pass, Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp. The walk through the Everest region provides you delightful and closer view of the tallest peaks on earth - Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Cho yo, Mount Nuptse, Mount Ama Dablam, and others.
The Everest Three High Passes trek walking through the traditional Sherpa settlements and colorful Buddhist monasteries where you can know more about Sherpa’s festival, culture, tradition, and lifestyle. You can also enjoy local traditional dishes at tea houses during the trek. You can also relish the beauty of rhododendron, birch and pine forest along the way. Rare species of flora and fauna spotted around Sagarmatha National Park adds charm to the scenic beauty. You can also cherish the exquisite beauty of Himalayan vista from Renjo La pass, Cho La pass, Kongma La Pass. The trek takes you to a higher altitude from where you can have a spectacular view of Himalayan peaks and stunning beauty of Gokyo lakes, Ngozumba glacier and Khumbu glacier from its viewpoints of Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, we offer you pick up facility from the airport and manage your stay at the most comfortable hotel in the city. You get to meet the team of trekkers and together we prepare for the trek. At the evening we offer you lavish welcome dinner with authentic Nepali Cuisine.
We offer you a short trip to historical and cultural sites around Kathmandu valley: Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Pashupatinath temple. You can also do some souvenir shopping during the sightseeing. After sightseeing, we head back to the hotel and get our clothing and trekking equipment ready and prepare for the trek.
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla lets you enjoy the beauty of green hills with a background of snowy mountain peaks. The trek begins from Lukla and we head towards Phakding passing through Cheplung village enjoying the sight of Mount Khumbila. We stay for the night at Phakding.
We walk the trail passing through pine forest and crossing Dudh Koshi River. We then reach the entrance to Everest National Park. Moving ahead, we reach Namche Bazar, the famous Sherpa village. From Namche Bazzar, we can have sight of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse. We spend the night at Namche Bazzar.
We stay for a day at Namche Bazzar to adjust with the altitude condition. Namche Bazzar is the main market area of the region with small local tea houses, restaurants, shops and trading areas around. We explore the areas observing the traditional and cultural Sherpa life. We can also choose to hike to Sagarmatha National Park from where the beautiful sight of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and others can be visible. Rare species of flora and fauna can be spotted along the way. We end the day thus and get a good night’s sleep in a hotel at Namche Bazar.
From Namche Bazzar we choose the trail walking downhill towards a village called Phurte where there are monasteries and white stupas decorated with colourful prayer flags. Walking ahead we then come across a river and upon crossing the suspension bridge and following the trail uphill we reach Thamo village. Further walking the trail along Bhote Koshi river we finally reach Thame village. We spend the night in a lodge at the village.
Walking through the bank of Bhote Koshi river, we cross various suspension bridges en route. We then reach a small village with Sherpa settlement and various monasteries decorated with colourful prayer flags and prayer wheels. Again we follow the bank across Bhote Koshi river and ascend uphill trail until finally reaching the Lumde village. We take rest at the village and prepare for night’s sleep in a lodge at Lunde.
Taking the walk uphill, we climb until finally reaching the base of Renjo La pass. We further climb uphill to the top of Renjo La pass. Enjoying the scenic beauty we then take the trail downhill to Gokyo Lake. Upon reaching Gokyo we explore around, take pictures and rest at the lodge. We then take a short walk and enjoy the spectacular view of the mountainous range and glacial beauty. We then spend the night in a lodge at Gokyo.
We spend the day exploring the valley and adjusting the body to the changing environmental situation and increasing altitude. We take photographs enjoying the spectacular snowy beauty around. We hike around the glacier and up to Gokyo Ri from where you can view six beautiful Gokyo lakes and world highest massive mountains. We then walk down and return to the lodge. We spend the night at Gokyo Valley.
Leaving Gokyo lakes behind, we walk ahead through the Ngozumba glacier. The trek through the glacier is exciting as it is filled with icy trails. Various ice lakes and large ice chunks can be viewed along the way. We then descend to Dragnak. The day will be spent exploring the area and spending the night at Dragnak.
We take a trail uphill and again move ahead through flat trail and finally walk down to the bottom of Chola Pass. We then cross the slippery icy trail and take a steep uphill walk to the top of Chola Pass. From the top of Chola Pass, we can view the wonderful scene of Gokyo valley. The area is decorated with colourful prayer flags. We then catch the trail downhill until finally reaching Dzongla. Walking further ahead through the downhill trail we finally reach Dughla. We will get good night’s sleep at Dughla.
From Dughla we take the trail downhill and continue the trek until reaching the trail to Everest Base Camp. The walk through the trail greets you with a magnificent view of mountainous ranges and glacial beauty. We then hike towards Khumbu glacier and explore the area. Heading ahead we reach Lobuche. We then take the trail uphill through Khumbu glacier towards Lobuche Pass. The trek passes through slippery rocky icy trails and glacier until finally reaching Gorak Shep that is located at the base of Kala Patthar. We spend the night at the lodge in Gorak Shep.
We hike towards Everest Base camp through the moraine of Khumbu glacier. Walking through rocky terrain in such high altitude can wear out the tired body. But upon reaching the Everest Base Camp, the spellbinding view of mountain peaks and colourful tents contrasted against the snowy beauty makes you forget the arduous journey. The area is seen decorated with Buddhist prayer flags. We take pictures and after that, we return back and spend the night at Gorak Shep.
We start our hike early in the morning. After walking some hours we reach the top of Kala Patthar (meaning black rock in local language), which is the sunrise viewing point. From the top, we get to see 360? views of mountains around with the closest view of Mount Everest. Down below we can see the deep and dangerous Khumbu glacier. Also, we can see the gigantic view of Mount Pumori from the top of Kala Patthar. Mount Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and many other mountains can be viewed up close from the top. We then take the trail downhill to Gorak Shep and from there to Lobuche. We spend the night at Lobuche.
We take a trail through Khumbu glacier walking on a slippery icy trail on the way to Kongma La pass- the highest pass in the region. Walking the steep uphill climb to the top of Kongma La pass, we enjoy the majestic view of landscapes and mountain range. We enjoy the view and take pictures. We then follow the trail downhill and head toward Chukung village and spend the night at Chukung.
We take the trail along the Imja river and further walk ahead and cross the suspension bridge. We then take a walk downhill and towards Orsho. There are more suspension bridges on the way until finally reaching Milingo. We then reach Deboche and upon crossing Deboche we reach the village of Tengboche. We explore the village and roam around and spend the night at Tengboche.
We take the rocky trail downward toward Dudh Koshi river. Upon crossing the river we head towards Lukla crossing Monjo (Sagarmatha National Park entry and exit). Walking downhill and crossing the suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi river, we walk ahead to Phakding. From Phakding we catch the trail uphill until finally reaching Lukla. Upon reaching Lukla we give a rest to our aching body and spend the night in a lodge.
We take a flight back to Kathmandu and upon reaching Kathmandu we might roam around the city for some souvenir shopping. We organize farewell dinner for you and celebrate the successful completion of trek and exchange final greetings and wishes and prepare for final departure.
Today is the final day and we get ready for the departure. We offer you the facility to drop at the Tribhuvan International Airport. We exchange final greetings and wishes and hope to see each other next time as well. We wish pleasant journey and bid the final goodbye.
Tailor Made Holiday
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What's Included
Meal
- Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
- Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
Accomodation
- Lodge expenses during the trek.
- Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu).
Staffs & Crew
- Insurance of guide and porter.
- Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
- A porter and his entire expenses.
Transportation
- Airport pickup and drop facility.
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets
Permits & Paperworks
- Trekking permits/TIMS.
Activities
- Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
Other
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
- First aid medical kit
- Nepal Ascent Treks duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
Complimentary Extras
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.
- 1 hour trekkers massage / Yoga after the trip completion.
- Local sim card
What's Not Included
- Cost incurred during the tour around the city.
- Extra porter charge.
- Nepal arrival visa.
- Cost for additional trips.
- Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek.
- Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
- Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
- Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
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