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Three Passes Trek | Everest’s Ultimate Adventure
Overview
The Three Passes Trek is a challenging Himalayan circuit traversing three high passes over 5,000m: Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,420m), and Renjo La (5,340m). This ultimate Everest adventure combines glacial valleys, Sherpa culture, and iconic landmarks like Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Ri (5,357m).
FAQs
Q: How technical is Cho La Pass?
A: Cho La involves a short glacier traverse; crampons may be needed. Guides ensure safe navigation.
Q: Can I skip one pass?
A: Yes! Customize the trek to exclude a pass (e.g., focus on EBC and Gokyo).
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
- Activities: Airport pickup, hotel check-in, Trek preparation, welcome dinner.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,860m); Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
- Activities: 35-minute scenic flight; 3-hour descent to Phakding.
- Key Sights: Dudh Koshi River, prayer wheels.
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
- Distance: 12 km (6-7 hours)
- Activities: Cross Hillary Suspension Bridge; enter Sagarmatha National Park.
- Elevation Gain: +830m
Day 4: Acclimatization in Namche
- Activities: Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880m); explore Sherpa markets.
- Key Sights: Panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
Day 5: Namche to Tengboche (3,870m)
- Distance: 10 km (5-6 hours)
- Activities: Visit Tengboche Monastery; view of Kwangde and Thamserku.
Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m)
- Distance: 12 km (5-6 hours)
- Activities: Traverse Imja Valley; enter high-altitude terrain.
- Elevation Gain: +540m
Day 7: Acclimatization in Dingboche
- Activities: Hike to Nagarjun Hill (5,100m); views of Makalu and Island Peak.
Day 8: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m)
- Distance: 6 km (3-4 hours)
- Activities: Prepare for Kongma La; views of Lhotse’s south face.
Day 9: Cross Kongma La (5,535m) to Lobuche (4,940m)
- Distance: 12 km (7-8 hours)
- Key Challenge: Steep ascent/descent; cairns mark the trail.
- Key Sights: Kongma La Pass trek, Himalayan glacier views.
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,164m); Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
- Distance: 14 km (7-8 hours)
- Activities: Trek to EBC; explore Khumbu Icefall.
Day 11: Hike Kala Patthar (5,545m); Trek to Dzongla (4,830m)
- Activities: Sunrise from Kala Patthar; descend to Dzongla.
- Key Sights: Panoramic Everest, Nuptse, and Pumori views.
Day 12: Cross Cho La Pass (5,420m) to Thangnak (4,680m)
- Distance: 10 km (8-9 hours)
- Activities: Glacier traverse (spikes may be needed); rocky descent.
- Key Challenge: Technical section on Cho La’s west side.
Day 13: Thangnak to Gokyo (4,790m)
- Distance: 5 km (3-4 hours)
- Activities: Follow Ngozumpa Glacier; arrive at Gokyo Lakes.
Day 14: Hike Gokyo Ri (5,357m); Explore Lakes
- Activities: Sunrise from Gokyo Ri; visit 4th and 5th lakes.
- Key Sights: Gokyo Ri sunrise, Cho Oyu Mountain views.
Day 15: Cross Renjo La (5,340m) to Lungden (4,380m)
- Distance: 12 km (7-8 hours)
- Activities: Stunning views of Everest and Rolwaling Himal; descend to Lungden.
Day 16: Lungden to Thame (3,820m)
- Distance: 14 km (5-6 hours)
- Activities: Gentle descent through Sherpa villages.
Day 17: Thame to Namche Bazaar
- Distance: 10 km (4-5 hours)
- Activities: Explore ancient monasteries; farewell to high mountains.
Day 18: Namche to Lukla; Fly to Kathmandu
- Activities: Final descent to Lukla; fly to Kathmandu.
What's included
- Three-night accommodation in Kathmandu
- All Ground private comfortable transportation.
- Kathmandu to Lukla and back to Kathmandu by flight (25 min)
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on a twin-sharing basis during the trek
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the trek
- Government-licensed, experienced trek guide, assistant trekking guide (for a group of 10 or more trekkers), and porters to help trekkers' luggage (1 porter for 2 trekkers, combined porter weight limit -18kg.)
- First Aids Kit.
- Duffel Bags for porters to carry your main luggage
- Guides' and porters' expenses - meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment.
- Sagarmatha National Park and Local Entry Permit Fee
- All government, local taxes, and official expenses.
- Rescue operations arrangement in case of complicated health conditions (funded by your travel insurance).
- Farewell dinner at the end of the trek in Kathmandu.
What's not included
- All accommodation and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the journey
- Extra night accommodations and meals in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses - shopping, snacks, hot (tea, coffee) and cold drinks, bar bills, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, battery recharge costs, extra porters, etc.
- Personal clothing and gear
- Travel insurance that has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation compulsory
- Additional costs or delays are caused by circumstances beyond our control, like landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policy, strikes, mass movements, etc.
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