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16 days experience

The Three Passes Trek

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The Three Passes Trek

StartingFrom

US$1540

INR113,000

Trek Description

Crossing the 5535m Kongma La, 5420m Cho La, and 5345m Renjo La, this is the ultimate Everest circuit only for the truly adventurous. Trekking the Everest High Three High Passes is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you feeling immensely triumphant and with wonderful memories for a lifetime. Trekking the Everest Three High Passes is both difficult and inspiring.

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Duration

16 days

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Max Elevation

5545m

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Group Size

Min. 2 pax

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Difficulty

strenuous

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Trek Type

Trekking

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Best Season

October to December & February to May

Trek Starts FromLukla

Day 1

Welcome to Kathmandu

You will be received by our team member at TIA. He will transfer you to the 3-star hotel at Thamel in a private vehicle. You can stroll on the road of Thamel in the evening. “Kathmandu is a place with more temples than houses, more gods and goddesses than people, and more festivals than the number of days in a year” - Sir Kirk Patrick, the first-ever Britisher to visit Nepal.

Temples in Kathmandu beautifully captured by Trek 8586

Day 2-3

Fly & Trek

We will fly to Lukla (2800m) from Kathmandu (40 minutes), and trek to Phakding (2652m, 3 hours). It’s an easy and gentle first day trek.

On the second day of the trek, we will trek to Namche Bazar (3440m), the gateway to Everest from Phakding (5-6 hours).

Namche Bazaar, the bustling Sherpa town in the Everest Region, surrounded by towering mountains, offering a vibrant stop for trekkers on their journey to Everest Base Camp.

Day 4

Acclimatization Day

Today, we will have a rest day at Namche Bazar and hike to Everest Hotel View (3880m), the world’s highest hotel for acclimatization, where you will see the first view of Mt Everest.

Night view of a mountain in the landscape, with the peak illuminated by the soft glow of moonlight, creating a peaceful and captivating atmosphere in the serene night sky.

Day 5-9

Namche to Kongma La Pass to Everest Base Camp

Walking around 4-5 hours on average, we will reach Tengboche on the fifth day and Dingboche (4410m) on the sixth for a night stay.

On the seventh day, we will trek around 3-4 hours to reach Chukung and acclimatize our body for Kongma La Pass. The following day, we will start early for Kongma La Pass (5535m) and night stay at Lobuche (4910m) after walking for 6-7 hours.

Finally, on the ninth day, we will head to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and night stay at Gorakshep (5164m) walking around 7-8 hours.

ak grazing in the Kanchenjunga Region, surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes, embodying the rugged and serene beauty of Eastern Nepal's high-altitude terrain.

Day 10-16

Kalapathar to Cho-la Pass & Gokyo-Renjo La Pass

On the tenth day morning, we will have an early morning visit to Kalapathar (5545m), one of the best viewpoints in the world, and trek to Dzongla for a night stay walking around 7 hours.

The next day, we will start early to cross Cho-la Pass and night stay at Thangnak walking around 7-8 hours. The following day, an easy walk of 2-3 hours will lead us to Gokyo, where we will rest. On the early morning of the thirteenth day, we will hike to Gokyo Ri (5360m) to enjoy the jaw-dropping vista of mountains and glacier and descend to Lumde (4350m) after crossing Renjo La Pass (5345m) for a night stay after walking for 6-7 hours.

Today’s trek is an easy descent of three hours to Thame (3820m).

On the fifteenth day, we trek to Namche Bazar and celebrate.

On the sixteenth day, we will trek to Lukla for about 6-7 hours.

Climbers in the Everest Region during their visit to Gokyo Lake, surrounded by breathtaking snow-capped peaks and the tranquil beauty of the pristine alpine lake.

Trek Ends On Lukla

Day 17

Fly to Kathmandu

With the brief yet scenic flight from Lukla, we will return to the capital city of Nepal, marking the end of our Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo.

Portrait of Bhadrakali in Kathmandu beautifully captured by Trek 8586

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Inclusion

What's Included

Licensed English-speaking guide
One porter for every two members during the trek
Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and back
Entry fees and permits
Reserved vehicle
Accommodation
Meals (breakfast with 2 cups of tea/coffee, lunch, and dinner) during the trek

Exclusion

What's Not Included

International flights to and from Kathmandu
Lunch and dinner (other than out of package meals)
Extra nights in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or returning early from the mountain
Travel and rescue insurance