Everest Three High Pass Trek – 21 days

The most challenging trek in Everest.

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• Trip Highlights:
  
  
  • Make a circuit around the entire Everest region
  • Amazing views of the highest mountains in the world
  • Cross three challenging 5,000 m passes: Kongma La, Cho La and Renjo La,
  • Visit Everest Base camp and experience Khumbu literally on the other side for outmatching beauty

  Everest three high pass trek is an ultimate adventure for all trekking enthusiastic people. This is far the best challenging trek and adventurous trek one can venture and experience once in your lifetime. On this trek, you are basically walking over( 4000m - 5000m)

  In Everest there are major three passes - Kongma La Pass (5540m), Chola Pass (5335m), Renjo-La Pass (5400m) that are popular among high adventure trekkers. First you cross Kongma La from Chukkung to Lobouje. After you have visited Kalapattar (Everest Base camp) you cross Chola La to go over to Gokyo lake. The last one is Renjo La. After the last pass you descend to Namche Bazar and then to Lukla to take flight back to Kathmandu.
  

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1330m) – Hotel

  Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2800m ),trek to Phakding (2680m – 5 hours walk)

  Transfer to airport in the early morning, fly to Lukla – 40 minutes. The airstrip is built by Sir Edmund Hillary and his friends to service the Everest Region when he began his work of building schools and hospitals for the Sherpa people. The flight is spectacular with marvellous views of the eastern Himalaya. At Lukla, we are immediately impressed by the scale of the huge peaks that surround the village but this is only a foretaste of what is to come.

  Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazar (3470m 5-6 hours walk)

  You follow the Dudh Koshi river valley couple of time you cross the river by a suspension bridge, walk across a small Sherpa village, below Namche bazaar trail steeply ascend for five hundred meters.

  Day 04: Acclimatization in Namche Bazzar

  Rest day at Hotel and explore Namche in-depth or make a visit to Khumjung – a lovely Sherpa village and great landscape, visit Syangboche airfield to see magnificent views of Amadablam and Everest.

  Day 05: Trek Thyangboche (3870m - 6 hours walk)

  Today provides a beautiful walk, The trail meanders easily around the ridges and Everest can be clearly seen on the horizon ahead before you descend through splendid rhododendron forest for lunch. After lunch, you cross the Dudh Kosi and begin the ascent to the top of a long ridge that flows from the summit of Kantega. The trail takes you through pine and rhododendron forest, Thyangboche brace a great Monastery as this is a devout Buddhist region, the wildlife here are unharmed and not too shy.

  Day 06: Trek to Pangboche (3800M - 3 hours walk)

  View from the monastery are outstanding, you get to see Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse, their line of sight flanked by Taweche on one side, and Ama Dablam on the other. It is a short day in order to acclimatize along the dense rhododendron forest. Visit Pangboche Gompa – the oldest monastery in the Khumbu said to be over 300 years old.

  Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4360m -5 hours walk)

  Cross the river again and trek up to Dingboche, situated just beneath the impressive Ama Dablam.

  Day 08: Trek to Chukkung (4700m – 3 hours walk)

  An important acclimatization/rest day today with the option of hiking high up to the ridge overlooking the village, or perhaps up to Chhukung Village. You spend the day exploring or relaxing and taking in the mountain scenery. Excellent views of Nuptse, Lhotse, Chhukung Peak and Imja Tse (6189 m) can be seen from the ridge above the camp. Massive glaciers drape beneath cliffs that soar up to 3,500 meters in this dramatic valley. It is from here that you will prepare to make our first crossing of a high pass, the Kongma La Pass at 5300 meters.

  Day 09: Cross Kongma La (5500m), trek to Lobuje (5000m )- 9/10 hours walk.

  Start early morning around 6 am with pack lunch, a gentle strong along the valley at first, followed by a steep ascent into the deep valley between Pokalde peak and Chhukung. This will be a big day as you ascend to the Kongma La pass amid the crags of this outlying ridge from nearby Nuptse. From the pass you descend steeply to the Khumbu Glacier which you cross, clambering up the moraines on the far side to reach the meadow by the Italian high altitude research pyramid where you overnight. Spectacular views of Pumori and Nuptse can be seen from here.

  Day 10: Trek to Kalapattar(5545m)– return to Gorakshep(5100m)- 6 hours walk.

  Start early to avoid crowds to summit Kalapattar to get astounding views of Mt. Everest, you trek alongside the Khumbu Glacier as the path winds over the rocky moraine towards the settlement of Gorakshep. You are high, among the glaciers of the world’s highest peaks, at the junction of two large glaciers and nestled in an amphitheatre of peaks. Pumori (7145 m), Lingtren (6697 m), Nuptse (7745 m) and of course Everest (8848 m) surround you.

  Day 11:Trek to Dzongla (5000m)- 6 hours walk

  You head west towards the Chola Pass, contouring around a headland towards the picturesque Dzongla pass which cuts across a jagged spur that descends from the summit of Lobuche Peak. The path takes an obvious, gently ascending line, but is very narrow and in snowy conditions can be slippery.

  Day 12: Cross Chola(5400m) and overnight at Tagnag(4800m) 7 hours walk.

  The views today are magnificent, you get to see Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world. Chola is steep and scrambles up rock boulders and then a walk across is gently ascending. Views ahead are breathtaking. You descend steeply boulder-strewn slopes to the Gokyo valley. This is a valley of turquoise lakes and great glaciers. In the end, you climb a gentle slope to the top from where you go downhill following a narrow river valley all the way to its base where you overnight.

  Day 13: Trek to Gokyo (4800m - 2 hours walk)

  You cross the glacier and ascend the lateral moraine valley past beautiful lakes with Siberian ducks swimming across the mirror-calm surface, to the village of Gokyo. An easy day. You will have the chance to climb another mountain, Gokyo Ri at 5335m, either this evening or early the next morning.

  Day 14: Extra day Gokyo. Attempt Gokyo Ri or just explore around.

  A spare day in Gokyo. You can either explore the surrounding area to attempt to summit Gokyo Ri peak (5357 m) beside the largest glacier in the world.

  Day 15: Cross Renjo La (5400m ), overnight at Lunden(4400m) – 7 hours walk.

  Start early around 5 am, a challenging cross but exciting one. The Tibetan border is very close and you get a chance to meet Tibetan Traders descending from the Nangpa La pass that leads through the Himalayas from Tibet with their caravans of woolly yaks laden with goods.

  Day 16: Trek to Namche Bazar - 7 hours walk.

  You turn south and down the valley towards Lukla for our return to Kathmandu. But there are Sherpa villages to be explored as we descend the gorge.

  Day 17: Trek to to Lukla (8 hours walk)

  Retrace trail back to Lukla.

  Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu.

  After breakfast, fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. In Kathmandu.

  Day 19: Day at leisure in Kathmandu.

  Day 20: Day at leisure in Kathmandu

  Day 21: Free time until departure. Transfer to airport. Depart Kathmandu.

  Our representative will meet you to bid farewell with Khata (special honour- scarf). He will provide transfer to the airport.
  NOTE: For more information about the trek.

  • Trek schedule:

    Above itinerary and schedule is a guideline only. It may change due to physical condition, weather, logistics and other ground condition. Additional expenses due to such changes should be paid directly.

  • Accommodation during the trek:

    In the lodge to lodge trek accommodation are simple. Most rooms have a double bed without an attached toilet and heating facility. Most of the lodges have common bathrooms. In places like Gorakshep and Lobuje where rooms are limited in peak tourist season, you may have to do with a dormitory. The Standard of accommodation varies from place to place.

  • Meals:

    Meals are served in the attached restaurant; it is the common area for the residents.The quality and standard of the meals also vary from place to place and from lodge to lodge. Most lodges serve simple, hot and hygienic meals. The guaranteed meals are local staple dal bhat (lentil and rice) and noodle soup. Coffee and tea are available. The food menu is long and there are varieties but it is difficult to predict if all meals can be prepared as expected. Like yak, stead is usually are buff (meat from water buffalo) steak. In a group it is best to order food in advance; your trek guide will coordinate. It is best to limit your meal order to a couple of items so it can be prepared at the same time for all.

  • About the flight to and from Lukla:

    The flight is subject to delay due to weather and technical condition. In such a situation, we adjust the schedule so you can complete the trek. It is also possible to use a small 5 seat helicopter. The use of a helicopter cost an additional US$350 per person for each way. The other alternative airport is Ramechap. This airport is about an 8-hour drive from Kathmandu. In this case, you have to stay overnight at Ramechap to take an early morning flight to Lukla or vice versa. If a non-scheduled flight can be managed to Ramechap you fly direct to Ramechap and take a helicopter flight on the same day to Lukla or the nearest trek starting point. In such a situation, you may arrive trek start point late in the afternoon.

  • Refund of unused service:

    There is no refund for any unused service once the program begins. If you return early irrespective of any condition cost of extra hotel accommodation beside what is included in the cost is to be paid directly before departure.

  • Delay:

    If the trip is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances and condition beyond our control the cost incurred during the delay is not included.

  • Single Supplement:

    Request for a single supplement is subject to confirmation by the respective hotel. In the trek, it is difficult to accommodate a single supplement due to constraint in the available room during peak season.

  • Tipping:

    It has become customary to expect tips by the trek staffs and porters. The trip leader or trek guide gives a guideline to the member who wishes to contribute to a group tip for local trek staffs and porters at the end of the trek. It is voluntary but somehow expected. Trek staffs and porters look forward to working on the trek with the expectation of tips. Actually, they play a major role in the success of your trek despite the difficult condition. It is an important act as you are directly helping them and their families. Normally tips for a lead guide is US$15 -$20 per day and assistant guides or sherpas US$10 – $15 per staff per day. For porter, it is US$5 to $10 per porter per day. On hard and strenuous treks you allow a proportionately higher amount depending upon the condition.

  • Physical fitness:

    Trekking in Nepal is for physically fit and active people in good health. Because all the treks in the mountain go up and down the hill several times a day. The elevation rises as you move to your ultimate destination. If you enjoy walking and not fussy about comfort than any trek in Nepal is good for you.

• COST-Private Trip: US$ 2195 per person
  
  Cost Includes:
  
  
  • All meals and accommodation in standard lodge during the trek
  • Service of trekking guide, additional guide for the group size 6
  • Porters to carry personal baggage (each 15 kg.)
  • Accident insurance for staffs and porters
  • Domestic Airfare - Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu
  • National park entry permit, trekking permit (TIMS)
  • All airport transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB using 2 star hotel
  
  Cost Excludes:
  • Personal clothing and sleeping bag
  • Personal accident and health insurance
  • Emergency evacuation and medical expense
  • Alcoholic and bottled beverage, mineral water, laundry, and tips
  • Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned
  • Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other contingencies
  
  
  Note: Group starts from 2 pax, private trip - any time you can start. We send you all pre-trek information to prepare your adventure to this end.
  
  
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