Everest Three High Pass trek is a one-of-a-kind journey combining three dramatic mountain passes surrounded by the majestic Himalayas along with traversing iconic destinations around the Everest Region. This is a high-altitude trek that takes you atop the summits of Kongma La (5535m), Cho La (5420m), and Renjo La (5345m) leading you to the thrilling Everest Base Camp and the stunning glacial lakes of Gokyo. This adventurous trek in the Himalayas is perfectly complemented by the vibrant Sherpa hamlets and the stunning natural landscapes adorned with alpine vegetation and snow-capped mountains.
Everest Three High Passes trek begins your unforgettable Himalayan adventure with a tour around the capital city visiting some of the renowned UNESCO world heritage sites. Enjoying a thrilling mountain flight to Lukla, you then start trekking alongside the Dudh Koshi River to reach the small Sherpa settlement of Phakding.
Continuing your journey alongside the river, you head past Monjo and Jorsalle before reaching Namche, your gateway to Everest. After taking a day off to explore the picturesque Sherpa town, you set off on the rugged hilly trail heading to Tengboche, where you can visit the sacred Dawa Choling Monastery.
With the majestic Ama Dablam (6812m) as your constant companion, you make your way to Dingboche before setting off to reach Chhukung, summiting the Chhukung Ri (5550m) viewpoint en route. The first of your mountain passes, Kongma La (5535m), offers you jaw-dropping views of the Khumbu Himalayas and takes you close to the foot of the world’s highest mountain, that is, Everest Base Camp (5364m).
Everest Three Pass trekking also comprises an ever-so-gorgeous sunrise view from Kalapatthar (5550m), where you can witness the first rays of the sun color the tips of Everest (8848m) in orange. The next pass, Cho La (5420m), offers equally vivid mountain views whilst taking you along an icy trail to the beautiful Gokyo Lakes. From there on, you cross the last pass, Renjo La (5345m), and head back to Namche, Lukla, and Kathmandu, marking the end of your Himalayan journey.
We here at High Route Adventure have been accompanying trekkers and adventurers for over a decade making sure they get to experience an adventure of a lifetime. Please be advised that the weather in the Everest region can be unpredictable, so flights to and from Lukla can be directly affected due to the weather. It is recommended to make sure that you prepare for a couple of extra days.
Touching down at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed by our office representatives who will guide you directly to your hotel. Following a short introduction session with other members of the staff, you will be shown to your rooms for freshening up from the day's journey. You are free to head down into the local markets to enjoy a pleasant evening.
Your journey to the Himalayasbegins with a leisurely day at the capital city, preparing for your journey as well as touring some of the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu. The company will gather all the required permits for the travels in the due course. The Kathmandu city tour begins with a visit to the ancient Hindu heritage of Pashupatinath. Holy ground for people throughout the nation, many consider the temple to be the Guardian Deity of the nation. For the cultural side of the city, we make our way to the stunning Kathmandu Durbar Square where each building depicts an ancient style of architecture reflecting the culture and way of life of a bygone era. Meanwhile, you can shop for any last-minute items that you would require for the trek. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
An early start to the day, we begin our Himalayan adventure with a thrilling flight to the town of Lukla. A stunning adventure high above the lush green valleys, the 30-minute flight brings us closer to the Himalayas and into the Everest region. Taking a brief rest at the picturesque town of Lukla, we begin our trek to the hamlet of Phakding, where we are to stay for the night. The trail is ascending and descends as we follow the forested track alongside the banks of Dudh Koshi River. Heading past the hamlet of Chheplung, we make our way to Koshiguan followed by Ghat. A quick climb from Ghat brings us to the beautiful village of Phakding.
Following the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, we continue our journey through the forest of rhododendron and fir to reach Thulo Ghamela. The Himalayas start to appear in the background as we make our way through the quiet villages of Chumoa, Bengkar, and Monjo which brings us to Jorsalle. Entering Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsalle, the final stretch of today’s journey brings us under the shadow of Kusum Kanguru (6367m) leading forward to the famous Sherpa town of Namche. Overnight in Namche.
The first of our acclimatization days, today we take some time off at Namche enjoying the stunning Himalayan panorama. Touring around the traditional Sherpa town, we get to witness the local culture and lifestyle. For our acclimatization hike, we make our way to the Everest View Hotel (3880m) which, like its name, boasts stunning views of Mt. Everest (8848m) along with its surrounding mountains. We ascend through a hilly trail past vibrant hamlets of the Sherpas and also come across several monasteries and Chortens. Relishing the Himalayan panorama, we make our way back to Namche for the night.
Today we leave Namche early in the morning and make our way to Tengboche. The trail ascends through the forests and reaches the villages of Sanasa and Lawi Schyasa en route. Crossing Dudh Koshi River at Phungi Thenga, we cross several Mani walls and prayer-laden Chortens until reaching the small settlement of Tengboche. Home to the Dawa Choling Monastery, the ancient hamlet boasts stunning Himalayan panorama, especially the gorgeous Ama Dablam (6812m) glimmering on the horizon. Overnight in Tengboche.
We begin our journey early today making our way to the village of Dingboche. Exiting Tengboche, the trail leaves behind the tree lines in favor of alpine Himalayan landscapes stretching towards the hamlet of Debuche. With the majestic Ama Dablam (6812m) and Lingtren (6749m) as our constant companion, we continue our ascending run until reaching Milingo, where we meet up with the banks of Imja River. Following the rugged Himalayan trail leading to Pangboche, we make our way to Shomare and Worshyo before reaching Dingboche for the night.
The trek from Dingboche to Chhukung is an ascending one that takes us past a cluster of traditional settlements and sacred monasteries, each with enchanting folklore. En route, we climb the summit of Chhukung Ri(5550m), which is the highest altitude of this trek. Through the rugged Himalayan trail, the journey takes us atop the hill summit where a stunning Himalayan panorama comprising of Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Nuptse (7861m), and Changtse (7543m) awaits us. A steep descent from Chhukung Ri(5550m)takes us to the quaint village of Chhukung, where we stay for the night.
One of the longer days of the journey, today we make our way to the hamlet of Lobuche crossing the arduous Kongma La Pass (5535m), the first one of the three passes. From Chhukung, we can cross the mountain pass via two routes. The first takes us northeast ascending to the hill before reaching the lateral moraines of the Nuptse Glacier, while the latter takes us over to the hamlet of Bibre above the Nayang River. The summit of Kongma La(5535m) is marked by Chortens and prayer flags and features an unforgettable Himalayan panorama. The descending journey is a difficult one as the trail takes us through the moraines of Khumbu Glacier turning north to reach Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche.
We start our day early today to reach Everest Base Camp (5364m) during the early hours. Ascending from Lobuche, the trail traverses the lateral moraines of Khumbu Glacier to reach the last settlement before Everest Base Camp, that is, Gorakshep. Taking a brief rest here, we once again set off on the snowy Himalayan trail leading to Everest Base Camp. With the challenging yet gorgeous Khumbu Glacier stretching in front of us, the trail constantly dips in and out of the lateral moraines before reaching the monumental grounds paying homage to mountaineers who lost their lives in Everest. A final climb through the icy trail takes us to Everest Base Camp (5364m), the foot of the world’s highest mountain. Take some time to soak in the breathtaking Himalayan panorama before heading back to Gorakshep. Overnight in Gorakshep.
This is one of the most exciting days of the trek, for we climb Kalapatthar (5550m) today to experience the best sunrise of our lives. Right in front of our eyes, a stunning Himalayan panorama unfolds coloring the summits of Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7861m), Changtse (7543m), Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8201m), and several others. After spending some time at the top of Kalapatthar, we retrace our trail to Gorakshep and then descend along the rugged paths to reach Dzongla for the overnight stay.
The second of our three Himalayan passes, today we cross the taxing Cho La Pass (5420m) to reach Thangnak. Exiting Dzongla, we begin our ascending journey heading past a cluster of settlements and into the Himalayan wilderness. As the majestic summits of Cho Oyu (8201m) and Cholatse (6440m) appear on the horizon, we near the summit of Cho La (5420m). The final ascend is quite difficult as the trail takes us along the crevasses to reach the summit. Relishing the breathtaking Himalayan views from the summit, we begin our descending journey to the hamlet of Thangnak for the night.
Today is one of the shortest walking days of our trek as we make our way to the stunning Gokyo lakes, enjoying the picturesque beauty of the Himalayas leisurely. Leaving Thangnak, the Himalayan trail gradually descends through the stunning valley to reach the first of the six Gokyo Lakes. Resting for a short while at the first lake, we then make our way to the second lake and then to the third Gokyo Lake beyond which lies the quaint village of Gokyo. Overnight in Gokyo.
The final of our acclimatization days, today we take some time off at the Gokyo Valley making sure we are ready for the final stretch of the journey. For our acclimatization hike, we make our way to the summit of Gokyo Ri(5357m) which boasts a stunning Himalayan vista of the Everest and Makalu Ranges along with an enchanting view of the tranquil Gokyo Lakes. Time permitting, we also hike to the 4th and 5th Gokyo Lakes savoring every moment at this dreamlike valley. Overnight in Gokyo.
Today we cross the final of our three mountain passes, Renjo La Pass (5345m), before heading to the hamlet of Marulung for the night. Bidding goodbye to Gokyo, the Himalayan trail takes us alongside the banks of the stunning Dudh Pokhari Lake before ascending to the summit of Renjo La (5345m). After enjoying stunning views of the Rolwaling and Everest Ranges from the summit, we begin our descending journey dropping down to the southern bank of Angladumba Tsho Glacier. With the picturesque views of Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake, we head down to Lumde before reaching Marulung. Overnight in Marulung.
Exiting Marulung, we begin our descending journey heading to Namche. The trail fromMarulung follows ancient routes used by Tibetan traders until reaching a village called Thame. Following the banks of the stunning Dudh Koshi River, the journey then takes us on a descending run heading to the hamlet of Samde and Thamu before crossing Thesyo Khola to reach the village of Thesyo. The final stretch of the trek takes us past Kisi book and Phurte to arrive at the vibrant Namche. Overnight in Namche.
On the final day of our trek, today we make our way back to Lukla. The trek is pleasant as we make our way through lush green forests adorned with pine and rhododendron trees. Exiting Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsalle, we follow the banks of the glimmering Dudh Koshi River heading past the settlements of Phakding and Bengkar. Making a brief stop in Phakding, we continue our descending journey to Ghat before dropping down to Koshiguan. Leaving the banks of Dudh Koshi River, the trail then turns east heading to Lukla. Overnight in Lukla.
Reliving the thrill of the Lukla airstrip once again, we bid goodbye to the stunning Himalayas relishing the mesmerizing beauty one more time. Touching down at Kathmandu, we make our way directly to the hotel which brings our Himalayan journey to a close. For the rest of the day, you are free to either explore your locality or stay back at the hotel recuperating from the journey. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Our representatives will drop you back at Tribhuvan International Airport for your scheduled flight back home. We hope you had a lovely time with us and we look forward to seeing you again.
Regarding Lukla Flight Due to overcrowding runway at Kathmandu airport during pick season( spring- march to May, Autumn- October to December)Flights scheduled to and from Lukla will basic from Ramechhap Airport. The Airport is 131km(4 hrs Drive) From Kathmandu. It will be easier to fly directly from Kathmandu instead of making that additional journey to Ramechhap.
Alternatively, helicopter arrangement is possible to fly to Lukla; it can be made on the basis of 5 people with the addition of 500 USD per person for one way flight. We can try to coordinate and make the helicopter flight to Lukla. However, we can not guarantee it.
See also: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
The best time to visit and trek around the Everest region, where one can travel all year round, depending upon your holiday duration and chosen destination.
As Everest offers many various regions for the trek, as well as climbing peaks and major mountaineering expeditions.
The most favorable and best time to visit around Everest region is in spring, as well one of the high seasons for trekking and mountaineering, almost every day from morning till afternoon is fine and clear for excellent views of snow-capped peaks and surrounding beautiful scenery. Can get cloudy in the late afternoon with clear bright starry nights.
Spring season is also the best time for the famed bloom of rhododendrons which occurs during the spring season from March to May months, makes the country enchanting with flowers in seasonal bloom, especially when you trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche. Where the trail is covered with various species of rhododendron from tall trees to bush including magnolia and other wildflowers.
During spring morning and nighttime is much cold with additional wind-chill factor around higher areas, day time temperatures are pleasant for walks and to enjoy the views of surrounding dramatic scenery. It can get snowed sometimes even in the best season.
The next best time is in autumn or falls till the pre-winter season from September to early December months, most days are clear with the crystal blue sky a great contrast against the white snow mountain range. Much colder morning and from late afternoon till night time, but one can enjoy clear starry nights.
It can get snowfall sometimes during this time of the year, but a pleasant day with short sunlight hours due to autumn and the per-winter season.
The three Nights in Kathmandu in the pleasant hotel and fifteen-night teahouse accommodation on the trek to Everest three high passes trek.
In Kathmandu, we usually occupy a 4-star hotel located within walking distance of the Thamel district. All rooms have suite facilities and there are a restaurant, a bar, and an outside courtyard. there's complimentary Wi-Fi within the hotel lobby and Wi-Fi throughout.
On the trek, we offer twin-share bedrooms all through the trek. Beds with foam mattresses, bedsheets, and a pillow are provided throughout the teahouse. Bedrooms are unheated and may get cold in the dark so you'll get to bring or hire a sleeping bag. Most lodges have just one or two basic toilets and sometimes these are located outside the most lodge building. The teahouse is that the dining room, typically decorated with colorful established mats, sometimes with a stove or heater (some lodges charge a fee to place the heater on). Most teahouses sell snacks and other essentials like tissues, soap, and toilet tissue. Most lodges have electricity but it's not wholly reliable and lighting might not be bright enough to read by – a torch is important. Electrical charging is generally offered only within the dining room (charged at approx. Rs130-400 per hour per device). Most of the lodges use solar energy so sometimes there's not sufficient electricity for charging. Many lodges have Wi-Fi not long – in some areas, it works well but in others, it's slow and unreliable. Most of the teahouse has hot 'showers' now a day. (They charged at approx. Rs200-500 per shower). Sometimes a hot shower is just a bucket of predicament and not a showerhead.
Safe drinking water is the most important part of daily life as well as trekking or taking exercise. Drinking water is available in every place, while you are on a trek in Everest three high passes trek.
Three types of safe drinking water are available while on the trek, which is fresh or normal water from the creek or spring, but one needs to have a good water filter to be on the safe side, as Himalayan water contains heavy minerals like iron, magnesium, and bicarbonate. Where travelers are not used to liking the local people. you must use a purifier tablet.
Mineral or bottled water is available in every store, shop, and restaurant of the lodge on route trekking, one can buy bottled water but can be very expensive as you go to higher areas the price will be double or triple the amount that you pay in Kathmandu.
As Nobel Holidays, is very much involved in Responsible Tourism and Eco-Trekking, we try to discourage trekkers from buying bottled water, as it is a plastic bottle that adds more garbage for the country to cope with and is well much more expensive. Unless you are very desperate and sick, you can buy bottled water, to keep fit as per medical advice on high altitude, one needs to consume a minimum of 3-4 liters per day.
The best safe drinking water, buying a liter or more from the lodge or on a route around local lodges and restaurants, where you will be served boiled and filtered water which is very safe.
Altitude Sickness and acclimatization are the main major topics that all trekkers and adventurers should know, which is very necessary when traveling on high altitude Himalayan destinations. Altitude Sickness is also known as AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), which can occur in some people at a higher altitude from above 2,000 m to 3,000 m, trekkers who are well acclimatized sometimes catch AMS above 3,000 m to 5,000 m high.
To avoid AMS, a rest day is very necessary at a certain height like around 2,800 m or above 3,000 m spending a few days to support acclimatization. Enough rest and taking a short hike around, as well as drinking much fluid like water, a light cup of black or green tea, or lemonade can overcome high altitude sickness or AMS.
Where some can take protective measures using Diamox or Acetazolamide tablets which prevent and reduce symptoms of AMS and can lower headache in high altitude walks and climb. The common symptoms are mild headache, lack of appetite, feeling nausea, and dehydration as well as lack of sound sleep. Critical and severe cases are when one gets the symptoms of HACE (High Altitude Cerebral Edema) which is water in the brain and HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema), a symptom with some water in the lungs.
Where the victim should be brought down to safe and secure places with a medical team or doctors to attend, the fastest means is emergency evacuation by any means of immediate and fast transportation where available. In Nepal Himalaya, the quickest emergency evacuation by Helicopter services is to bring the victims back to Kathmandu for further treatment.
For emergency evacuation where trekkers should be well insured with a good Insurance policy that covers all medical sides and the use of a Helicopter or other means of transportation.
Internet facilities and Wi-Fi are available on the route trek to Everest's three high passes, but not in all villages or at some small settlements. Internet and Wi-Fi are available in major hotels, lodge-like at Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Namche Bazaar, and Tengboche including Dingboche Lobuche and Gokyo. After Lobuche on the way to Everest base camp, internet communication won’t be available, except for one place which is well hidden little beyond the main trail, at Glass Pyramid a metrological station on route to Gorakshep and Everest base camp. Which you can request internet service, and the charge will be of standard prices like at Lobuche and other high places.
sometimes the internet network is slow, and disturbing in some areas due to weather with overcast conditions, as well as in places that are located in a deep valley and gorge. Nearly, all places where you can get cell phone services, and even with a recharge card the main popular and widely used in Nepal are Ncell and NTC or Namaste Sometimes the network of internet communication is much slower.
The other SIM card, one can buy is the local one used by the Khumbu Sherpa, the main station and service are at Namche Bazaar, and the problem with internet service will be the same as mentioned above. The SIM card you can buy in Kathmandu is cheaper than Namche Bazzer The other problem related is electric power, beyond Tengboche and Pangboche most lodges have solar power that might be weak due to bad weather conditions.
When you book the trek to Everest base camp with other reputed trekking companies of Nepal or with us. Where all arrangements will be organized by Nobel Holiday Adventure, with a guide, and field staff including porters.
All trekkers in groups or solo / single travelers must be accompanied by an expert guide, the guide should have a proper license authorized and registered by Nepal Government related to tourism and trekking.
Trekking with local expert guides, field staff, and porters entirely depends upon your budget and the way you book as per the Government Regisrated Company’s rules and regulations. Some companies can provide only guide cum porters, or with a guide with strong healthy porter.
On booking a trip with us all expenses of the guide, porters and some field staff will be covered by the local company. Like daily wages, meals, accommodation, transportation, and medical insurance. Trekkers can have options as well, where few young trekkers require only a guide to accompany them throughout the trip.
For the Everest base camp and other regions of Khumbu where porters are picked from Lukla, and Regarding a guide will take care of you from the main arrival to final departure in Kathmandu Airport.
Most guides of Nobel Holidays, are honest and friendly with a wide knowledge of the Everest region from culture, flora/fauna as well as basic medical training. All porters and guide we provide are friendly and has worked with us for many years and are most reliable to make your trek enjoyable and memorable.
The permit requirement is much important and necessary, as all visitors and adventurers require entry permits, in all Himalayan regions including the Everest base camp. Around the Everest region and base camp, past few years TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) card had to be obtained and issued by TAAN (Trekking Agent Association of Nepal) in Kathmandu by all visitors to the Everest Area. For the past few years, the local Sherpa communities issued entry permit passes/tickets to enter the high Khumbu area and to Everest three high passes trek.
Where all trekkers need to pay the entry fee, which will be done by your guide during the Nobel Holidays. Besides, the entry fees for the trek to Everest, other permits required are of Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha name for Mt. Everest in Nepal). Where all trekkers and mountaineers are charged a fee of a little less than US$ 20 per person. All trekking permits and park fees help to maintain the trail condition and welfare of local villagers, as well as to protect and conserve the fragile beautiful environment.
All trekkers and adventurers require Travel and Medical Insurance to travel around Nepal's high Himalayas, including the Everest three high passes trek.
It is very important and necessary to obtain travel and medical insurance for their own safety purposes. One can never know what befalls ahead you might get very sick from diarrhea or altitude sickness known as AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), or other illnesses as well as sudden unavoidable accidents.
Where the victims need to be evacuated immediately by any means of quick transport like on a Helicopter, where all your medical bills including the service of the Helicopter, will be reimbursed by your insurance company, depending upon the nature of the insurance policy.
Another reason for travel insurance is just in case the trip can be obstructed by bad weather, where the trek needs to be re-routed to another destination or might get canceled.
Most important is the flight to Lukla or flying back to Kathmandu, which operates only in good and fine weather conditions, sometimes the flight can get delayed or canceled, which will affect the whole itinerary days or you might be stuck in Lukla for many days till the flight resumes. In this situation where you’re insurance can cover most of your expenses.
