
Trip Overview
Highlights
The Everest Three High Passes Trek is a challenging trek in the Nepalese Himalayas that offers an opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes and traditional cultures of the region. Here are some of the highlights of the trek:
- Views of Mount Everest: The trek offers breathtaking views of Mount Everest, as well as other famous peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.
- High Passes: The trek takes you over three high passes: Kongma La (5535m), Cho La (5420m) and Renjo La (5360m), each offering a unique and challenging experience.
- Sherpa Culture: The trek takes you through traditional Sherpa villages, providing an opportunity to learn about and experience the culture and lifestyle of the local people.
- Stunning Scenery: The trek offers stunning views of glaciers, rivers, valleys, and high mountain passes, making it a truly breathtaking journey.
- Monasteries and Chortens: Along the trek, you will have the chance to visit several ancient monasteries and chortens (Buddhist shrines), providing a glimpse into the spiritual heritage of the region.
- Wildlife: The trek passes through several national parks, providing an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including Himalayan Thar, Himalayan black bear, and snow leopards.
- Physical Challenge: The trek is physically challenging, requiring a high level of fitness and endurance, but the sense of accomplishment that comes with completing it is unmatched.
Itinerary
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Day 01 : Arrival Kathamndu & transfer to hotel.
On arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Sawasdee Nepal who will take us to our hotel. After checking in, we may take a rest or visit Sawasdee’s Nepal office. In the evening there will be a welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant where we will be able to enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine with a brief cultural program. Overnight in Kathmandu.
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Day02 : Kathmandu-lukla- Phakding
During the 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9,186ft), we enjoy one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating on a hillside surrounded by high mountainous peaks. At Lukla, a gateway destination from where our trek begins, we meet our other crew members and begin packing and arranging with them. From Lukla, we start trekking. After an hour’s gradual descent, we will be at Cheplung village from where we have a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila (18900 ft), a sacred mountain that has never been climbed. From Cheplung, we descend gradually until we reach Phakding and spend the night.
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Day03 : Phakding -Namche Bazaar
Walking through a beautiful pine forest, we follow the trail north up the valley of Benkar. We then cross the DudhDudh Koshi River and go on passing Chumoa to Monjo, the entrance to Everest National Park. Then after crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. A steep ascent brings us to the prime heartland of Sherpa villages – Namche Bazaar. At one hour’s distance from Namche Bazaar, if the weather permits, we can view the sights of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. Overnightin Namche Bazaar.
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Day04 : Namche Bazaar ,acclimatization Day
There are plenty of things to do around Namche Bazaar, and we can spend a day here acclimatizing. Namche Bazaar is the main centre of the Khumbu region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. Our guides can take us to explore the real charm of Namche Bazaar. Hiking to Sagarmatha National Park rewards trekkers with a sunrise view and views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we trek to Khumjung village (12401 ft)-a beautiful village with a Sherpa settlement. In exploring Namche Bazar, we observe traditional Sherpa life, Khumjung Hillary School, and enjoy the flora and fauna found at such an altitude. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
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Day 05 : Namche Bazaar -Tengboche
The trail is moderately flat with a magnificent view of Mount. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku, Khangtaiga. There is a herd of Himalayan Thar deer (the wild musk deer of the region) and colorful pheasants (Danphe, Nepal’s national bird) along the trail that descends to the Dudh Koshi River where there are a few lodges and a series of picturesque prayer wheels surrounded by the river. Dudh Koshi River a steep climb through pine and juniper forest, walk about 2 hours brings you to Tenboche. The famous Gomba (Tengboche Monastery) with the views of Ama Dablam, Nupte, Mt. Everest and many more peaks. During October/November in full moon the colorful Mani Rimdu festival is held here with masked dancing and Tibetan opera in the monastery courtyard.Overnight in Tengboche at Lodge, Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 06 : Tengboche -Dingboche
Deboche is a small village with Chortens and Mani stone walls and a nunnery. Cross the suspension bridge over Imja Khola (Imja Stream) and gradually ascend to Pangboche, where you can take in the view of Ama Dablam (the highest peak in the Everes trail follows upstream closer to Imja River fairly moderately up toward Imja Valley.As the trail follows the confluence of the Lobuche River, it begins in the last part of the day to reach Dingboche, the last Sherpa settlement with terraced fields protected by stone walls from the cold winds and grazing animals.Overnight in Dingboche at Lodge,Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 07 : Dingboche , acclimatisationDay
Rest and explor Dingboche
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Day08 : Dingboche -Chukhung
The walk is pleasant as we leave Dingboche, through stone walled fields and an alpine landscape. As we trek to the head of Imja valley, the views are spectacular. While walking through the valley, Lhotse towers on our left and Ama Dablam on our right. We walk about 3 kilometers to reach a yak herdsman’s site at 4570m called Bibre. Straight ahead, beyond a terminal moraine wall, soars the Island peak (Imja Tse, 6189m), a most popular trekking peak. With its step rock and ice south face, the pyramidal Imja Tse looks awesome.. The trail ahead is intersected by icy streams. About 30 min. Walk from Bibre we finally reach Chhukung. Following lunch, we may hike to the rocky knoll of Chhukung Ri at 5546m, which offers stunning views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and several others including Baruntse. Stay at a lodge in Chhukung for an overnight stay.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 09 : Chukhung, acclimatization Day
A scheduled second rest day for better acclimatization in Chhukung is strongly recommended before setting off for the pass. However, we are not supposed to stay inactive. Chhukung and the moraines further up the valley towards Island Peak (6189 m) provide incredible views. We take advantage of this opportunity to climb to the Island Peak base camp (4970 m) along the Lhotse glacier, passing the bloated water of Imja Lake. The massive south face of Lhotse towers above to the north, while AmphLapcha (584545 m pass) and the immense fluted ice walls that flank it dominate the horizon to the south. To the southwest, the eastern face, of Ama Dablam provides an unusual view of this picturesque peak.Overnight in Chhukun at Lodge.Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day10 : Chhukung - Kongma La (5,535m/18,154ft) - Lobuche (4,940m/16,204ft): 9-10 hrs
As we have to cross the highest pass of the trip today, we set out at first light from Chhukung.yWe carry plenty of water, snacks, and a packed lunch, as there are no lodges along the way.y. We really enjoy the remoteness of the area and absolute nature. We can select to go via any of the possible trails- either taking a climb over the hill northwest of Chhukung over the moraine of the Nuptse Glacier or we might walk back down the valley to Bibre and follow a high trail above the Niyang Khola. Just after some walk there are great views of Island peak valley and jagged ridge of Amphu Lapcha. Ascending along the east side of Niyang Khola valley, we turn west and walk through the sloppy stony trial. We enter a wide basin dotted with small frozen lakes. The trail rises over loose scree gaining the Kongma La after about five hours we leave Chhukung. Upon reaching the top, we seen cairn wrapped in prayer flags,-marks of the pass. Behind us is the landscape of icy lakes ahead down of which is the Khumbu Glacier. The final descent is the most difficult stage of the trek today, upon climbing the moraine on the far side, the trail turns north through Khumbu Glacier which takes us to Lobuche.Overnight in Lobuche at Lodge,Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 11 : Gorak Shep (via EBC, 5380m)
The trail follows a winding and rocky path with views of Everest and Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, etc. Trail continues along side of Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep. Arrive at the hotel, have lunch and then visit the world’s highest base camp, Everest Base Camp. Base Camp has no view of Mt. Everest but fantastic view of Khumbu Icefall and colorful camp site of Everest expedition during expedition season.
Trek back to Gorakshep for overnight at Lodge,Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day12 : Gorak Shep - Kala Pathar (5,545m/18,192 ft) - Dzonglha (4,830m/15,850ft): 8-9 hrs
The trail climbs 2/3 hrs. up to Kala Patthar (5545 m/18192 ft) early in the morning to see first day sun light from top of the world (Mt. Everest) This is milestone of the trek to inspect panoramic view with the fantastic sunrise over Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nupte, Mt. Ama Dablam and many more After accomplish Kala Patthar, trek down to Gorakshep and retrace down to Lobuche. After Lunch, the path to Dzonglha branches off from the main trail some distance from LobucheAfter crossing a stream, we come to a fork and turn around to the gravelly riverbed as it flows southwestward. The trail runs across it and climbs up thehe ridge aheadOn the grassy ridge ahead, we can see soaring heights of Ama Dablam and Kangtega-Thamserku, while Tawache looms ahead.d. Pheriche village is also visible down in the valley floor. As the ridge veers northward, the vast Cho La Lake spreads below Mt. Cholatse . The lake stays with us over a long stretch until we descend to a wide basin. The trail climbs up a spur and descends steeply to another broad basinWe reach Dzonglha after walking an hour through the basin and crossing a wobbly bridge.a.Overnight in Dzonglha at Lodge.breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day13 : Dzonglha - Cho La (5420m/17,778ft) - Thangnak (4,680m/15,350ft) - Gokyo (4,800m/15,580ft): 9-10 hrs
Early morning as we get out of our lodge we are greeted by the mesmerizing sight of Cholatse looming over Today is going to be one of the toughest days of our trip. The walk begins as we transverse through a spur extending westward from Dzongla. The path descends to a basin across which meanders a murmuring stream crusted with ice at places. In about an hour, we reach the top of the basin and prepare for the triumph on ChoLa. As we gain height, the view back gets increasingly more captivating; the Cho La Lake begins to appear and the Ama Dablam in its pyramidal incarnation presides over a range of mountains on the south as 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. We need to be alert as rocks can be glazed by ice. The final climb to the ChoLa can be a little tricky as the trail curves round the bergschrund. Upon reaching the top, we see prayer flags, strung across cairns, flapping in the strong wind. Scenery of majestic peaks in all directions is breathtaking. Although long, the path leading down to Thangnak can be easily made out from the pass because it is just decent but can be hazardous if rocks are glazed by ice, a bit of cautiousness is needed. We reach Thangnak, which is a substantial hamlet with a small village. Stepping out of the settlement, we are greeted by fabulous mountain views. After a short walk, the trail leads us to the Ngozumpa glacier, Nepal’s longest glacier. other side of the glacier, we get view of the second of the Gokyo lakes 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 finally rest our tired bodies.Overnight in Gokyo at Lodge,Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day14 : Gokyorest Day
The views in the Gokyo region are tremendous. For the best view, climb Gokyo Ri (5350 m) the small peak above the lake. The peak of 5350m is sometime called Kala Pathar (not to be confused with the Kala Pathar above Gorakshep, though the view is similar) It is a two- hours climb to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho Oyu, Gyanchung King, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, Tawache and many more. Those with more time and energy can make a trip up the valley to another lake, marked with the name Ngazumpa on the maps, or even beyond to a fifth lake. There are several small peaks in this in this region that offer vantage points for the surrounding peaks and views of the Nangpa La, the old trade route into Tibet.Overnight in Gokyo at Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 15 : Gokyo (visit to Gokyo Ri, 5330m)
The views in the Gokyo region are tremendous. For the best view, climb Gokyo Ri (5350 m) the small peak above the lake. The peak of 5350m is sometime called Kala Pathar (not to be confused with the Kala Pathar above Gorakshep, though the view is similar) It is a two- hours climb to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho Oyu, Gyanchung King, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, Tawache and many more. Those with more time and energy can make a trip up the valley to another lake, marked with the name Ngazumpa on the maps, or even beyond to a fifth lake. There are several small peaks in this in this region that offer vantage points for the surrounding peaks and views of the Nangpa La, the old trade route into Tibet.Overnight in Gokyo at Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day16 : Lungde (via Renjo La, 5340m)
We need to start at dawn today as we have to trace our trail up to Marlung (4210m), after the conquest of Renjo La (5345m). There are no alternatives to Marlung for overnight today. The path climbs gently up the flank of Gokyo Ri and then zigzags precariously up a finger of gray scree above the northwest corner of the lake. Starting early from the Gokyo Valley, we leave the main trail and turn onto the Renjo La trail by Dudh Pokhari. After about 3 hours, we gain the Renjo La where a dazzling vista awaits. The Everest itself, Lhotse, Cholatse and Taboche can be seen shining in the sun. Views from Renjo La are similar to those from Gokyo Ri, with third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Village beneath the gray smear of Ngozumpa Glacier. Continuing on from the pass, the trail winds down a stone staircaseand then scrambles over loose scree to reach the south bank of a small lake, Angladumba Tsho. The presence of ice on the trail may make our descent a bit hazardous. tTheway we see Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake However,we walk down a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Lumde, where there is a support lodge which is sometimes closed.lk almost for an hour from Lumden (4350m) to get to Marlung on the east bank of the Bhote Kosi.Overnight in Marlung at Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 17 : ThamMarlung - Namche Bazzar (3,440 m/11,280 ft): 8-9 hours
The descent from Marulung to Thame follows a traditional route used for centuries by descending the Marulung we cross the Bhote Kosi and descend to Taranga. The trail then passes through the valley of Langmuche Khola. This stream drains down from Dig Tsho, the glacial lake that burst its banks in 1985, causing devastating floods along the Dudh Kosi Valley to the moraine to Thame. Thame has a sprawling village with a few lodges and stunning mountains like Thamserku, Katenga, Kusum Kangguru, etc. Thame’s famous Gompa lies on a hill overlooking fields to the west. Established some 325 years ago, the Gompa has three big images of Chenresig (Avalokiteswara), Guru Rimpoche, Buddha Sakyamuni. Colorful Mani Rimdu festival featuring colorful mask dances is held in this Gompa in May. We climb down after crossing a bridge and eventually reach Samde. The place offer breathtaking views. The path steeply descends down to Thamo village which hosts a monastery called Khari Goma which is a nunnery being home to some nuns and monks. After passing through a checkpoint, we reach the world`s highest hydroelectric powerstation. The project provides electricity to most parts of upper Khumbu. Our next stop is the small village of Phurte, home to the Laudo monastery that is run by the Kopan monastery of Bouddhanath in Kathmandu and is popular among Westerners to study Buddhism and meditate. We eventually reach Namche again through some Gompas, colorful prayer flags, Mani walls and Chortens.Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day18 : Namche Bazaar-lukla
Following breakfast, retrace the main trail down to Dhudh Koshi waving hands to Namche and the Khumbu Himalayas to the national park exit check point Joralle.Trail follows the stream of the Dudh Koshi river retracing to Phakding. Trail leads to Lukla scaling different Sherpa villages crossing a suspension bridge above Thado Kosh. Last section of the day, about 45 minutes ascend to accomplish entire trek. Reconfirm flight Ticket and see off to local porters.Overnight in Lukla at Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 19 : Lukla-Kathmandu
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Included meals:Breakfast Dinner
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Day20 : Final Departure
Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but exchange emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. A representative from Sawasdee Nepal Trek and Tour will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
What's Included
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek guide
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Trekking bag/duffel bag and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Included
- Nepalese visa fee/Nepal air fair
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- International flights and Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (Excess baggage charge(s)phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge,wifi, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide, porter and driver
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Trek Details
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Best Seasons September to December, March to May
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Group Size 2+
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Duration 19 Night/20 Days
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Maximum Altitude Cho La (5420m/17,778ft)
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Trek Difficulty Moderate to Adventurous
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Accommodation On Lodge/Tent
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Transportation Domestic Flight