Everest High Pass Trek

Everest High Pass Trek
At a Glance
  • Trip Duration20 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Strenuous
  • Max. Altitude 5545 Meters (Kalapathar)
  • Starts at Lukla (35 minutes flight from Kathmandu)
  • Ends at Lukla (35 minutes flight from Kathmandu)
  • Activities Camping Trek
  • Best Time Autumn (mid Sep-Nov) and Spring (mid March-May)
Highlights
  • One of the Challenging Treks 
  • Best Himalayas View of world Highest Mt Everest (8,848 m), Mt Ama-Dablam (6,856 m), Mt Cho-Yu (8,201 m), Mt Lhotse (8,501 m), Mt Makalu (8,470 m) etc, including many other snowy peak.
  • Highest and best Point of the Trek 5545m Kalapather
  • Incredible view of Khumbu Ice fall 
  • Best monasteries in Everest Region- Tengboche monastery
  • Experience Traditional Sherpa Culture
  • Buddhism Religion
  • Fully Tea House Trek  
  • Adventurous Remote High passes: Kongmala pass, Cho-la Pass, Rinjo-la Pass,
  • Beautiful Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lake

Everest High Pass Trek is well known as Everest 3 high passes trek in Everest Region which is well known for its world's glorious and highest mountain Mount Everest. Everest region is also a piece of heaven on Earth for the trekkers and it has four of world's 14 highest peaks i.e,Mt. Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Kanchenjunga 8586m., Cho-yu 8201m among other mountains.The region is one of the most popular trekking area though slightly more difficult to get to. This is also the home of famous Sherpa people (well known for their climbing stamina and courage).

Everest High Pass Trekking is also known as Three passes Trekking. Three passes Trek is being popular alternative destination of Everest Base camp. To get this wonderful place, one can fly to Lukla from Kathmandu or get bus to Jiri, the second choice is for those who want to do a classic trek and best way to acclimatize as well. Gokyo and the Everest Base Camp are the two trekking routes where many people like to go. The Three Passes Trek leads to Kongmala pass then to world Highest Moutain MT. Everest 8848m’s Base Camp then to Kalapather. Respectively, descending to Cho-la pass, Entering the gorgeous valley of Gokyo with enjoying view of Gokyo Lake as well. The Everest High passes Trekking follows the trial widely toward the another Valley Called Rinjo by Crossing Rinjo-la pass in the Everest region.

To get this wonderful place, one can fly to Lukla from Kathmandu or get bus to Jiri, the second choice is for those who want to do a classic trek and best way to acclimatize as well. Gokyo and the Everest Base Camp are the two trekking routes where many people like to go.

A1 Excursion Adventure offers you 20 days Everest High Pass Circuit Trekking and believes in providing excellent service with a tailor-made trip for you, popular route map and trekking itinerary as well as cost detail. We, A1 Excursion Adventure look forward to guide you challenging popular Everest High Pass Trekking in Nepal for a life time memory. 

Itinerary
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Arrival at the Kathmandu International Airport. We will transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the time is free for you.

    Enjoy the most scenic 30 minutes flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. As you reach Lukla start the Everest View Trek to Padding via Chaurikharka. Overnight at Phakding (2640m).

      Early in the morning after having breakfast trek to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar(3435m) via Jorasalle. From here trail slightly goes uphill to Sherpa capital Namche and you can see the first glance of Everest.

        Take a rest and hike through the village of Khunde and Khumjung. Khumjung is the largest village of Khumbu region. After having lunch you will hike back to Namche Bazaar

          After breakfast we start our trek to Tyangboche. Today we have such a pleasant walk as we have great views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde peak. After crosing Dudhkoshi river, it will be hard walk to Tyangboche for slightly more than an hour as the trails leads up hill. After the uphill, you will be right at the Tyangboche village where beautiful Mt. Amadablam and big monasteries will come to your eyes first.

            Today we head towards our ultimate goal the Everest Base Camp, our adventure starts with a descend through a forest and a bridge over the Imja Khol River and local Sherpa villages. We continue our trek with views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam to keep us company. The picturesque trail dips down to Debuche, crosses the Imja River and takes us to Pangboche. While walking the upper Pangboche trails, we get a more pristine view of the Himalayas and Pangboche Monastery. We move ahead towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and ultimately climb up to Dingboche. The village is a beautiful windy settlement overlooked by chortens and prayer flags. Overnight in Dingboche.

              We trekked from Dingboche to Chhukung today, only a sub two hour trek. At our onset we had a fabulous view of what was ahead of us (Island Peak).We admire the views of Ama Dablam, Tawache, Chalotse and the ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse and begin the trek to Chhukung. Our trail passes through stone-walled fields and Imja Khola valley before entering glacier moraines amidst towering Himalayas. The trail continues to Bibre which is a yak herdsman place. From here, directly across the valley is the fantastic Ama Dablam and the Amphu Labsa mountains. The trail ahead is intersected by icy streams. We continue our walk for around half an hour and reach Chhukung which is surrounded by glaciers and Himalayas. We can also hike further to a rocky knoll of Chhukung Ri which offers stunning views of Lhotse, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu and others. Overnight at Chhukung.
               

                We begin today’s trek very early in the morning to reach the highest part of the entire trip which is Kongma La pass. We can either take a trail over a hill which is to the northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier moraines or we can walk back to Bibre and trek on the trail above the Niyang Khola. The top of the pass is marked by cairns and Buddhist prayer flags. The final descent from the pass is the most difficult part of today’s journey. After climbing the moraine on the far side, the trail turns north through Khumbu Glacier which takes us to Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche

                    Our trail moves along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Ahead on the trail we see the crest of the north ridge of Everest along with Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse and other mountains. A small ascent takes us to Thangma Riju. From here we admire panoramic views of the Himalayan vista. We ascend on a steep trail up to the top of Changri Glacier.

                      We start our trek to Kala Patthar early in the morning in order to catch remarkable views of the first light of the sun shining on Mt. Everest. However, we need to be prepared for trekking in the dark and cold temperature (the temperature varies according to the season). Furthermore, there is always a chance for chilly winds which are quite common. As we continue our trek, familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Everest and Nuptse tower above us. After several hours of ascent, we will be on the top of Kala Patthar. The close-up view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks from Kalapathar is amazing. And trek back to Gorakshep.

                        From Gorakshep trek dow to lobuche.From Lobuche we trek downhill on a trail alongside the Khumbu Glacier. Our trail splits into two and we choose the trail on our right. On the way we can better admire the view of the looming Awi Peak.  We pass through a stupa and tombstones in the distance. After walking for a while we begin to ascend. During the ascent, we see Chola Tsho Lake nearby. We continue further and pass another lake which is lot smaller than the Chola Tsho Lake. We cross the Chola Khola on a bridge before reaching Dzongla. Overnight in Dzongla.

                          As we gain height, the Cho La Lake begins to appear and the Ama Dablam presides over a range of mountains on the south and Cholatse soars on the west. Climbing the incline is not easy; it is steep, but made worse by boulders over some of which we will have to scramble. The final climb to the Cho La can be a little tricky as the trail curves round a crevasse. The top of the pass is marked by prayer flags and cairns. Scenery of majestic peaks on all directions is breathtaking. 

                            Our trail brings us to the edge of the Ngozumpa glacier, which is the longest glacier in Nepal. Reaching the other side of the glacier, we see the second Gokyo Lake on the series of six lakes. A short distance away is the third Gokyo Lake. On the edge of this lake stands the Gokyo Village where we spend the night.
                             

                              We climb Gokyo Ri today and enjoy views of the incredible mountain vista. We can also tour the fourth Gokyo Lake today which is only 3km north of the Gokyo Village. Next, continue trekking to the 5th lake. The view from ‘Scoundrel's Viewpoint’, located at the edge of the 5th lake, is astonishing. Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu mountains and the huge Ngozumba Glacier are ours to admire. We trek back to Gokyo and spend the night.

                                We start the day early in the morning to complete the long day’s trek ahead. Our trail moves alongside Dudh Pokhari (lake) for a while. We walk for around two hours before descending towards the Renjo La pass. On the way we are rewarded with extravagant views of the Himalayan and Rolwaling ranges and others. Views from the Renjo La pass are much like that from Gokyo Ri with the third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Village beneath the gray smear of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We also get outstanding views of Mt. Everest from the top of the pass. Continuing on from the pass, our trail winds down a stone staircase and then moves over a loose scree to reach the south bank of Angladumba Tsho Lake. The prescence of ice on the trail while descending down can make our descent a bit hazardous. Along the way we see Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake. We walk down a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Lumde where there is a support lodge, but it is often closed. We walk almost for an hour from Lumde to get to Marlung on the east bank of the Bhote Koshi River. Overnight at Marlung.

                                  The descent from Marulung to Thame follows a traditional route used for centuries by the Tibetan traders. We cross the Bhote Koshi River and descend to Taranga. The trail continues to descend and we cross two bridges before reaching Thame. Overlooking Thame is its famous Gompa situated on a hill to the west.  From here, we descend gradually on a trail that passes through a few small villages before reaching Namche Bazaar which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar

                                    We begin our trek with a descent. As we continue our trek, we cross several bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi River and its tributaries.  Now the trail has become more level and natural. On our trek we enjoy walking on open plains, through rhododendron and pine forests and enjoy distant views of the snow covered peaks. We walk through Sherpa villages noticing their impressive faith in Buddhism and the culture of prayer stones and prayer flags. After reaching Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. Our long trek to the mountain and its high passes ends today. 

                                      This day we take flight back to Kathmandu. The day is free for you to shop.The flights to Kathmandu are usually scheduled for morning for safety purposes. After reaching the capital city, we have the rest of the day off to past the time as we please. We could take a rest in our hotel room or shop for souvenirs for our loved ones. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of your journey to the mountains.

                                        We will pick you up from you hotel and drop you off at the airport 3 hours before our scheduled flight. 

                                          Trip Map
                                          Everest High Pass Trek map
                                          Cost Includes
                                          • Airport Pick up and Drop off.
                                          • Accommodation in teahouses during the trek, 02 nights hotel accomodations at Kathmandu
                                          • Sagarmatha National park entry permits and TIMS 
                                          • A guide and necessary porter (2:1 Basis),
                                          • Equipment like sleeping bags, down jackets, ground transportation ( returnable after the trek)
                                          • All necessaries for Nepalese staffs (all meals, accommodation in tea houses, equipments, Salary, insurance etc).
                                          • Boiled water with iodine.
                                          • Flight from Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu for Guest and Guide.
                                          • During the trekking – Meals 3 times a day: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with a cup of Tea/ Coffee
                                          • An Exclusive Medicine Kit.
                                          • All government and service charges.
                                          Cost Excludes
                                          • Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, cold drinks), cigarettes, 
                                          • Client’s personal insurance.
                                          • Any kind of unforeseen expenses etc.
                                          • Personal Equipment 
                                          • All personal expenses.
                                          • Rescue charge.
                                          • Tips, donations and chocolates.     
                                          • Airport departure tax.
                                          • Excess baggages charges in domestic flights.
                                          • Lunch and dinner while not in trekking.
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                                          Start DateStarts: SundayMar 16, 2025End DateEnds: FridayApr 04, 2025PricePriceUS$2099StatusStatusAvailable
                                          Start DateStarts: SundayMar 23, 2025End DateEnds: FridayApr 11, 2025PricePriceUS$2099StatusStatusAvailable
                                          Start DateStarts: SundayMar 30, 2025End DateEnds: FridayApr 18, 2025PricePriceUS$2099StatusStatusAvailable
                                          Useful Information

                                          Case of weather change, flight can delay some time.

                                          WHAT TO BRING

                                          Trekking/Hiking Gears (Equipments)

                                          • Duffel or Rucksack bag (If do not have then Duffel Bag Provided)
                                          • Down Sleeping Bag (Provided)
                                          • Down Jacket (Provided)
                                          • Daypack
                                          • Hiking pants
                                          • Water & wind proof  jacket
                                          • Full – sleeves shirt
                                          • Jumper or Fleece jacket
                                          • Pair of T – Shirts
                                          • Trekking boots (waterproof is better)
                                          • Sandal, Toilet paper,
                                          • COTTON THICK SOCKS(2 PAIRS)+Polypropylene/woolsocks (1PAIRS)
                                          • Light cotton socks for under wool socks
                                          • Woolen socks to wear with boots
                                          • Sun hat
                                          • Gloves
                                          • Scarf
                                          • Sun block (lotion) and lip Guard
                                          • Moisture Cream
                                          • Goggles or Sunglasses
                                          • Thermal Long underwear Sets
                                          • Insulated pants
                                          • Trekking poles
                                          • A pair of Crampon
                                          • wind Breaker pants
                                          • Water bottle
                                          • Medical & first aid kit (Provided)
                                          • Any personal special medicine
                                          • Flash light or head lamp
                                          • Batteries and bulbs
                                          • Swiss army knife
                                          • Mobile or Camara  charging cable with Adaptor
                                          • Personal Dry towel
                                          • Personal toiletries and medication which should be labeled.
                                          FAQs

                                          • The Everest three passes trek is one of the most challenging treks in the Himalayas of Nepal. This trek crosses three high 5,000 meters above mountain passes and navigates through steep rugged tracks, glaciers, and isolated areas. This trek is for experienced trekkers only.

                                          • 3 passes trek can go from 18 days to 23 days. The length of this trek depends upon your itinerary. For instance, our Everest three passes trek is 20 days long, which is also one of the best itineraries with ample acclimatization days and a constant increase in elevation.

                                          • The three passes trek in the Everest region crosses Kongma La (5,535/18,159ft), Cho La (5420m/17,782ft), and Renjo La (5,340m/17,520ft) passes. These passes connect Chhukung Valley with the Everest base camp and Gokyo Valley. You will explore the Chhukung village, Gokyo Lakes, and Everest base camp on this trek.

                                          • The three passes trek takes you to remote and isolated parts of the Everest region. This trek covers approximately 160 to 170 kilometers in a span of 20 days.

                                          • The best time to do three passes trekking is during the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November. These are the best months to do this trek because of stable weather and pleasant climatic conditions.

                                          • The maximum elevation gain during the Everest three passes trek is 5,545 meters (18,192 ft). You will hike to more than 5,000 meters four times during the trek and spend multiple nights above 2,500 meters.

                                          • There are many strenuous trekking routes around the world. One of the toughest treks among them is the Everest three passes trek because of its very high elevation, offbeat trail, and isolation of the region from the rest of the world. This trek traverses the extreme environment of the Himalayas, Nepal.

                                          • No, you can not do the three passes trek without a guide. It is a very demanding trek that requires professional assistance to navigate the passes. Additionally, trekking alone in the Everest region or any other part of the Himalayas in Nepal is banned from 1st April 2023.

                                          • Yes, you will need a sleeping bag for the 3-pass trek, especially at the higher altitude. The rooms are not heated, so it can get cold even if you use blankets provided by the lodges.

                                          • Yes, you can customize Everest three passes trek itinerary with us. To tailor-design the itinerary, feel free to contact us anytime. One of our team members will help you customize the packages as per your time, needs, and budget.

                                          • Yes, you can add a helicopter flight during the three passes trek in Nepal. You can add a helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or vice versa. We also provide helicopter flights from almost all parts of the trail.

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