- Trip Code : TETNTE-72
- Trip Duration : 22 Days
- Trip Level : Strenuous
- Trip Max Altitude : 5600
- Trip Start Location : Kathmandu
- Trip End Location : Kathmandu
- Trip Route : Lukla-Kalapather- Renjo La-Cho La-Kongma La-Lukla
- Trip Best Season : September-December & March-June
Trip Highlights
Jaw-dropping views of the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest
Hiking around the entire Everest region
Walking through the least crowded trail of the Everest region
Crossing the three challenging passes above 5,000 meters; Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La.
Visit ancient Tibetan monasteries and learn about the ancient Tibetan culture
Chances to soak into the lifestyle and cultures of the unique Sherpa people
Trip Information
Everest Region trekking is one of the popular and most demanded treks. Three Passes of Everest Trek is a most challenging yet adventure trekking in the route among the Everest Region. The classic trekking route takes us through different valleys and combines with three high passes in the Khumbu region. During this ultimate adventure trek, we will get stunning and unparalleled mountain views including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lobouche, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and Mt. Pumori. Despite the challenging trek trail, we’ll get plenty of opportunities to indulge ourselves in breathtaking mountain vista than in regular Everest Base Camp Trek.
However, our trekking journey will come across different Sherpa settlements, ancient Buddhist monasteries, Chorten, Stupas, Parayar flags, and prayer wheels. Visiting these wonderful places will offer an insight into culturally vibrant Sherpa culture with lifestyle. Challenging this trekking trail into Khumbu is often known as Everest High Pass Trek or Everest three passes trek. The main attraction of this trek is series of High passes in the Khumbu that is Renjo La Pass at the altitude of 5465m., Chola Pass 5420m., and Kongma La Pass 5535m. Likewise, we can complete this trek either clockwise or anti-clockwise. The Trek start with Lukla or Jiri. If you like to add more adventure and challenge to three passes to the Everest trek, then you have an option for Kala Patthar 5545m and Chukung Ri 5550m. In the end, this trekking provides us opportunities to explore the entire Everest ranges.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 - Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel (1,300m/4,264 fit), Hotel Accommodation.
- Day 2 - Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Hotel Accommodation.
- Day 3 - : Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu Airport and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,695 ft) 3 – 4 hours, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 4 - Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek (3,430 m/11,283 ft), 5 – 6 hours, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 5 - Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3,430 m/11,283 ft), Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 6 - Trek to Thame village (3,880 m/ 12,726) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 7 - Trek to Mingbo (3,900 m/ 12,792 ft) after visiting the monastery 3 – 4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 8 - Trek further to Marulung (4,200 m, 13, 776 ft) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 9 - Trek to Sumna (4,900 m / 16,072) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 10 - Trek to Chulung (4,380 m / 16,644 ft) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 11 - Trek towards Renjo Pokhari (pond) at approx (4,600 m / 15,088 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 12 - Trek and cross Renjo-la at (5,345 m / 17,531 ft) and camp at Gokyo (4750 m/15,580 ft ) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 13 - Morning at Gokyo for local hike and trek to Thagnag, (4,700 m / 15,416 ft), Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 14 - Cross Cho-la 5,400m and camp at Dzong-la (4,850 m / 15,908 ft) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 15 - Trek to Lobuche (4940 m/16,203 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 16 - Trek towards Kongma-la (5,150 m/ 16,892 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 17 - Trek and cross Kongma-la (5,535 m / 18,154 ft) and camp at Bibre 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 18 - Trek to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft), 3 – 4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 19 - Trek to Namche (3,430 m/11,283 ft) 6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 20 - Trek to Lukla (2860 m / 9380 ft) 6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 21 - Morning flight back to Kathmandu. 30 minutes, Hotel Accommodation.
- Day 22 - Final Departure.
- Day 1 Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel (1,300m/4,264 fit), Hotel Accommodation.
- Day 2 Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Hotel Accommodation.
- Day 3 : Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu Airport and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,695 ft) 3 – 4 hours, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 4 Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek (3,430 m/11,283 ft), 5 – 6 hours, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 5 Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3,430 m/11,283 ft), Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 6 Trek to Thame village (3,880 m/ 12,726) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 7 Trek to Mingbo (3,900 m/ 12,792 ft) after visiting the monastery 3 – 4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 8 Trek further to Marulung (4,200 m, 13, 776 ft) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 9 Trek to Sumna (4,900 m / 16,072) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 10 Trek to Chulung (4,380 m / 16,644 ft) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 11 Trek towards Renjo Pokhari (pond) at approx (4,600 m / 15,088 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 12 Trek and cross Renjo-la at (5,345 m / 17,531 ft) and camp at Gokyo (4750 m/15,580 ft ) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 13 Morning at Gokyo for local hike and trek to Thagnag, (4,700 m / 15,416 ft), Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 14 Cross Cho-la 5,400m and camp at Dzong-la (4,850 m / 15,908 ft) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 15 Trek to Lobuche (4940 m/16,203 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 16 Trek towards Kongma-la (5,150 m/ 16,892 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 17 Trek and cross Kongma-la (5,535 m / 18,154 ft) and camp at Bibre 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 18 Trek to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft), 3 – 4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 19 Trek to Namche (3,430 m/11,283 ft) 6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 20 Trek to Lukla (2860 m / 9380 ft) 6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.
- Day 21 Morning flight back to Kathmandu. 30 minutes, Hotel Accommodation.
- Day 22 Final Departure.
Price Includes
Pick up from the airport and drive to the hotel.
Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (3-star level hotel.)
Half-day Kathmandu sightseeing
Airport Drop for Lukla Flight
Flight Ticket Kathmandu–Lukla
A professional Sherpa Guide with Government License.
Sherpa porter who will carry your baggage (2 people 1 Sherpa porter max 20kg)
All Accommodation during Trekking (guest House/lodge)
Food during Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management system) card
Food, salary Transport, clothing for Guide and Porter
First aid kit from The Great Adventure Treks and Expedition.
Insurance for Guide and Porter
Rescue Help in case of emergency (paid by your travel insurance)
Lukla – Kathmandu flight ticket
Airport to the hotel by car
Government tax and service charge
Airport departure to your sweet home
All programs as per Itinerary
Price Does not Include
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Any kinds of Drinks (soft and Hard Drinks)
Visa, international flight ticket
Personal Nature expenses
Tips for Staffs
Trekking Equipment
Rescue and Evacuation cost
The price per person for the Small group Journey is fixed as stated below. There is also the option of private and tailor made journey best suited for you, your family and friends. The discount is subjected to increase with the number of people in your group. Bigger the group better the discount so group bookings are highly encouraged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jaw-dropping views of the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest
Hiking around the entire Everest region
Walking through the least crowded trail of the Everest region
Crossing the three challenging passes above 5,000 meters; Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La.
Visit ancient Tibetan monasteries and learn about the ancient Tibetan culture
Chances to soak into the lifestyle and cultures of the unique Sherpa people
Why this trip make different?
Nepal Travel Expedition works closely with One of the main supporter's Charity service in Nepal. And contribute 10% of the tour cost for Orphan Childrens (sherpa Outdoor Foundation) We support them in many different ways.
Donation and Charity!
Nepal Travel Expedition donates 10% of its annual revenue to Sherpa Outdoor Foundation Orphan Children Home Which is Located in Lalitpur one can visit while you are in Nepal after or before the trip. We support Children's for Food, School, Clothes, Medicine also supporting stationery materials to Government School which is located at Lamjung district trying to build a library for them where they could find a different book to read. For this project, we are trying to collect donations.
Sponsorship and Partnership (volunteering programmed)
One of the major activities of Sherpa outdoor Children home in Lalitpur is fully conducted and collaborate with Nepal Travel Expedition and sister concern organization Nepal wildlife safari. The Volunteering concern programmed delivered by Nepal Travel Expedition and Sherpa Outdoor Foundation aims to mobilize a team of experts and interested individuals as an economic measure in providing human capital for education, health, community to share teaching skill various Government school in a different part of the country and community to delivered humanity skills also in our children home.