Everest Three High Passes Trek
Duration
20D, 19N
Start / End
KATHMANDU TO KATHMANDU
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Grade
Moderate
Stay
Tea House Lodges, Homestays, Camping
Best Season
MAR-MAY, SEP-NOV
Max Altitude
5612 m
Group Size
1-15 Pax
Transport
Flight + Land
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Overview
The Everest Three Passes Trek is a challenging and rewarding journey through the Everest region of Nepal. This path is designed to provide trekkers with a more comprehensive Himalayan trip, as it is an extension of the regular Everest route and leads you through three high mountain passes and some of the most scenic places in the Khumbu Valley. You will pass by the traditional Sherpa villages, cross suspension bridges, walk along glacial valleys and experience the ever-changing mountainous views along the way.
This adventure starts with a flight to Lukla and a trail that goes through Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche and Chhukung. The path also slowly ascends in altitude and the trekkers are able to enjoy the variety of landscapes and culture in the Everest region. Significant acclimatization helps your body to adapt to the thinner air as you rise more into the mountains. The trip will involve crossings of Kongma La Pass, Cho La Pass and Renjo La Pass that have different experiences and a feeling of pride.
To most trekkers, the climax of the Everest Three Passes Trek with Everest Base Camp is the fact that they would have reached the base of the tallest mountain in the world. The pathway ends at Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 17,598 ft), where you may stand next to the well-known Khumbu Glacier and see the spectacular Khumbu Icefall. The early morning hike to Kalapatthar (5,545 m / 18,192 ft), one of the best views of Mount Everest and the additional mountains, is another experience that one will not forget.
Another dimension to the journey is the beautiful Gokyo Valley, which is part of the route. The Everest Three Passes and Gokyo Lakes Trek will take you to the Gokyo Lakes of turquoise Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Ri (5,357 m / 17,575 ft). The panoramic views of the Himalayas can be seen on the horizon at the summit, with some of the mountains being above 8,000 meters. These scenic sites transform the trek into more than just an trek to the Everest Base Camp.
The trek is ideal for physically fit travelers with prior hiking experience and willing to spend days walking long distances and at high altitudes. The mix of mountain passes, untamed valleys, cultural experiences and renowned viewpoints makes it an experience to remember. Third Eye Adventure enables the trekkers to explore this wonderful region with ease and safety with proper planning, expert guidance, and dependable support along the way.
Highlights
Traverse the three well-known high passes of Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La
Arrive at Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 17,598 ft), the base of Everest trek
Take a hike at sunrise to Kalapatthar (5,545 m / 18,192 ft) to have the best views of the mountain
Explore the stunning Gokyo Lakes with Himalayan mountains
Hike Gokyo Ri (5,357 m / 17,575 ft) to see all the mountains
Take a journey through classic Sherpa villages such as Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and Thame
Hike with glaciers, rivers, forests, and rocky mountainous terrain
Explore the natural Sagarmatha National Park
Witness spectacular mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu and Nuptse
Take a full Everest circuit which includes high passes, Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley
Itinerary (20D, 19N)
Cost Included
- Transfers to and from the airports by personal vehicles.
- Domestic flights Kathmandu-Lukla as per the itinerary.
- Any necessary trekking permits and entry fees.
- Accommodation in hotels in Kathmandu as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily on the trek.
- Experienced English-speaking trekking guide.
- Porter service required on the trek.
- Guide and porter salaries, provisions, lodging, and insurance.
- Extensive first aid pack, which is carried by the guide.
- Taxes by the government and formal charges.
Cost Excluded
- Airfare to and from Nepal.
- Entry visa in Nepal.
- Travel insurance and emergency evacuation insurance.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Individual walking gear and clothes.
- Hot showers, charging batteries and internet charges on the trek.
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and bottled water.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, snacks and souvenirs.
- Guide tips, porter tips, and driver tips.
- Any charges due to flight delays, weather, or any unexpected events.
- Any services not mentioned in the section of cost includes.
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