Everest Three High Passes Trek | Kongma La, Renjo La, Chola For 19 Days

Name: Everest Three High Passes Trek
Brand: Nepalgram
SKU: WTE-2605
Price: 950 to 3160 USD $
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Challenging and active sports Everest Three High Passes Trek is recommended for adventurous people with good physical fitness. By choosing the Everest Three High Passes Trek you will catch the best/famous adventure passes in Everest Nepal; these 3 high passes are tough and challenging for sure, but beautiful and absolutely worthy.

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Everest three high passes trek is one of the most challenging trekking activities including mount Everest base camp. The view of the mountains and visit to the glacier or glacial lakes is amazing.

Three passes are Kongma La pass, Chola pass and Renjo La pass. The highest altitude of Everest base camp 3 passes trek is 5555 meter / 18110 feet above the sea level. This is the height of kalapatthar, however.

Everest base camp picture taken during everest three high passes trek in nepal — *Yellow tents of Mt Everest base camp is famous pictures of most of the trekkers doing EBC trek in the Spring season.*

Apart from the great passes, other iconic landmarks such as Gokyo Ri, Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp, are included in our itinerary.

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Everest base camp three passes trek is one of the challenging treks in Everest, since we pass a high altitude of 5555 meter during our trekking in this beautiful, panoramic region; where all 3 high passes are above 5300 meters from the sea level.

Walking above 5000 meters during everest three high passes trek — Picture – *The yaks are transporter/suppliers of Everest region – if not Helicopter*

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The Everest Three High Passes Trek is a challenging and adventurous trek that is suitable for experienced trekkers who are physically fit, mentally prepared, and have some prior high-altitude trekking experience. This trek takes you through some of the most spectacular and remote parts of the Everest region in Nepal, crossing three high mountain passes: Kongma La Pass (5,535 meters/18,159 feet), Cho La Pass (5,420 meters/17,782 feet), and Renjo La Pass (5,360 meters/17,585 feet).

This trek involves long days of hiking, often on steep and challenging terrain, at high altitudes. Trekkers should be in excellent physical condition with a good level of cardiovascular fitness, strength, and endurance. Prior hiking or trekking experience is highly recommended.

Proper acclimatization is crucial for trekking at high altitudes to minimize the risk of altitude sickness. Trekkers should be familiar with the symptoms of altitude sickness and know how to manage them. It’s recommended to spend a few extra days acclimatizing in Namche Bazaar and other villages along the route.

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Outline itinerary for Everest three pass trek

Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1380m).
Guided Kathmandu tour
Fly to Lukla and easy trek to Phakding
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m). – 8-9 hours of trekking
Acclimatization day at Namche
Namche to Tengboche (3790m) – 6-7 hours of trekking
Tengboche to Dingboche (4350m); 6 hours
Trek to Chuukung (4760m) – 4 to 5 hours of trekking
Cross Kongmala pass (5535m)
Trek to Everest Base camp (5364m)
Early morning hike up to Kalapather for sunrise then trek to Dzonglha
Chola pass (5420m) then trek down to Thagnag
Trek to Gokyo (4800m)
Third pass, Renjo la pass
Thame village (3840m) visit Thame monastery.
Trek back to Namche bazaar
Namche to Lukla
Fly back to Kathmandu
Departure.

Cost of Everest three high passes trek – Nepalgram Adventure

	Luxury	All Incl	Service
Cost (in USD $) Details	3160	1600	950
Licensed Guide	√	√	√
Accommodation during trek	Luxury	Private	×
Transportation to trek start point	Plane	Plane	Plane
KTM tour	√	√	×
Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service	Private	Private	×
Hotel at KTM	5 Star	Standard	×
Food on trek(BLD)	Unlimited Meal	3 Meal	×
Desert	From Menu	Fresh Fruit	×
Soft drink	unlimited	1	×
Porter	Private	Shared	×
Company Cap & T-shirt	√	√	×
Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned	√	√	×
Hard drink	Local	×	×
Warm up hike	√	×	×
Farewell party/dinner	√	×	×
Buffer day for trek	√	×	×
Food in the city	×	×	×

Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.

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All Inclusive package

Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $1600per person – for Min 2 people in the group

“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”

COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Everest Three High Passes Trek – All inclusive package

Domestic flights, to and from Lukla.
Airport pickup and drop by private car for domestic and international flights as per the itinerary.
Three nights in a Standard Hotel in kathmandu, B/B (bed and breakfast).
All Breakfast with tea, Lunch and Dinner during the trek and fresh fruit every night after dinner.
All accommodation during the trek.
All necessary paperworks, entry permits & Sagarmatha national park entrance fee.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government licensed guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trek and tour.
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people).
All government taxes and office expenses.
Guided city tour of Kathmandu; includes 4 destinations as Living goddess, Cremation place, Boudhanath & monkey temple
Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fees, if applicable.
Credit card fee for Online payable amount
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek(2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away(3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide(4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination

Cost Excludes of Everest Three High Passes Trek – All inclusive package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).

Guide+B/B Package OR Service package

“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”

Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $950 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Everest Three High Passes Trek –Guide+B/B Package

Domestic flights, to and from Lukla
All necessary paperworks, entry permits & Sagarmatha national park entrance fee.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination

Cost Excludes of Everest Three High Passes Trek-Guide+B/B Package

All food and accommodation
Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Kathmandu tour & sightseeing entrance fees, if applicable.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section

LUXURY PACKAGE

“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”

Price for luxury package = USD $3160 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Everest Three High Passes Trek – Luxury Package

3 night 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu(according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
Best available (Luxury homes wherever available) accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
All soft drinks including Local hard drink
All necessary paperworks, entry permits & Sagarmatha national park entrance fee.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
Domestic flights, to and from Lukla.
Airport pickup and drop by private car for domestic and international flights as per the itinerary.
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Card processing fee for online payable amount
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in an A/C Car.
Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee, if applicable.
All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver.

Cost Excludes of Everest Three High Passes Trek –Luxury Package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.

Day 1 :

Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1380m).

• Altitude – 1380 meters
• Time – 30 minutes hotel transfer time
• Activity – Relax at hotel

Nepal Tour — ***Pic: Tribhhuvan International Airport***

Our company representative will transfer you to your hotel. In the evening; refreshments and briefing about Everest three pass trekking and last minute preparation for the trekking. We will tell your more about the tour program during the meeting.

Day 2 :

Kathmandu city tour; full day

• Altitude – 1380 meters
• Special – Katahmandu City Tour
• Time – full day
• Activity – Sightseeing of UNESCO world heritage sites

Nagarkot — ***Pic: UNESCO world heritage site Pashupatinath Temple***

Kathmandu sightseeing tour by car includes Pasupatinath, Buddhanath, Monkey temple and Kathmandu durbar square. It is a full day tour with government licenses, trained tour guide. In the evening you’ll have time to finish your last minute preparation for the trek to Everest three high passes.

Day 3 :

Fly from Kathmandu airport to Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport) (2810m), followed by a short and easy trek to Phakding (2610m). – 25 minutes flight to lukla – 3 hours walk to Phakding

• Altitude – 2610 meters
• Special – Scenic view from plane and during trek
• Time – 3/4 hours and 25 minutes
• Activity – Flying in plane and hiking

Everest Panorama Hike — ***Pic: Flight from Kathmandu about to land at Lukla airport***

Short flight of about 25 minutes in a small plane carrying 14 people will take us to Lukla. Lukla is the gateway to trekking trails in Everest region. After breakfast at a local guest house in Lukla we start our trekking to Phakding village. Phakding is a small village on the side of Dudh Koshi River. Attraction of the day is Dush Koshi River and its valley. We will descent from Lukla to Phakding; altitude variation approx. 200 m today.

Day 4 :

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m). – 8-9 hours of trekking

• Altitude – 3440 meters
• Special – Namche and Durpin Danda
• Time – 8/9 hours
• Activity – Hiking through suspension bridges along with the river valley

Phakding to Namche is the first hiking challenge of the “Everest Three High Pass Trek”. We cross 5 suspension bridges and head to the national park protected zone. At Monjo, we buy tickets to enter the National park and after Lunch at Jorsalle, the ascent begins.

Day 5 :

Acclimatization day at Namche and visit surrounding village Khunde, Khumjung Everest view hotel and back to Namche

• Altitude – 3962 meters
• Special – Hotel Everest View
• Time – 3/7 hours
• Activity – Hiking 3 hours or upto 7 hours as opted.

Main reason for acclimatization hike is to trek higher and sleep low. This helps acclimatize our body with the altitude and make sure one will not get altitude sickness problem. In the acclimatization hike we will hike to the famous view point at the Sagarmatha national park premises and walk up to the height of 3880 meter. This is the height of Everest view hotel. After hiking for 4-6 hours we will trek down to namche and sleep at the altitude of 3500 meters.

Day 6 :

Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3790m) – 6-7 hours of trekking

• Altitude – 3860 meters
• Special – Puja ceremony at tengboche monastery and view of many mountains including Mount Everest
• Time – 6/7 hours
• Activity – Hiking through the trail of famous Everest Base Camp Trek

the view of Everest Region mountains from Tengboche — ***Pic: The view of Everest Region mountains from Tengboche***

In the beginning of the hike the trail to the top of Namche bazaar is uphill. Once we get to the top of Namche the trail is wide and properly maintained. Along with the proper trail to Tengboche the view of the mountain is stunning.
Everest can be seen until we get down from sanasa village to the lunch place. The riverside village for lunch is called Phunki tnaga at 3600 meters altitude with magnificent view of Mt thamsherku and Mt kangtega. After lunch the hike will start ascending straight up all the way to the tengboche monastery. Tengboche monastery has great view of the Everest, mt amadablam and the surrounding mountains. We will also see the glacier of Kangtega and Mt thamsherku behind the Tengboche village.

Day 7 :

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4350m); 6 hours

• Altitude - 4350 meters
• Special – View of tall mountain ranges
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking

While hiking to Nagkarsang peak for acclimatization at Dingboche village — ***Pic: As tall as mountains and touching the sky at Dingboche***

Walk to Dingboche village starts with a downhill to the river of Imja. Once we get to the river trekking trail will ascend to get to pangboche village. Pangboche village has the last view of Everest until we get to see it again from the hike from louche to gorakshep. Trekking from pangboche to dingboche is game changer. Here the altitude cross 4k meters. No tree line starts from this trekking day and the mt Everest disappears. Once we get to dingboche village, it is a small village on the lap of the Mt Lotse and is a lost city in the hidden valley of Everest.

Day 8 :

Trek to Chuukung (4760m) – 4 to 5 hours of trekking

• Altitude - 4760 meters
• Special – View of tall mountain ranges
• Time – 4/5 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Mt Amadablam, this is one of the beautiful mountain seen in everest base camp trek — ***Pic: Heading towards Chukung with the view of Mount Amadablam***

Chukung being at the altitude above 4000 meter will feel like a game changer hiking but it is not. It is an easy trekking for 4 hours to get to chukung from Dingboche. Trekking trail is gradual up and we will walk on the side of the river. Once you get to chhukung village the beauty of Mt Amadablam and Mt Island peak reveals the beauty of hidden gem in the valley of Imja. Island peak climbing is a famous peak climbing in Nepal. Island peak is also called imja peak and this is climbed via chhukung village. You will meet people who have been to the top of island peak or planning to go the next day.

Day 9 :

Cross one of the pass today, Kongmala pass (5535m) step towards Lobuche (4925m). – 8 to 9 hours of trekking

• Altitude - 5535/4925 meters
• Special – Kongmala pass and view of tall mountain ranges
• Time – 8/9 hours
• Activity – Walking along with crossing Kongmala pass

Kongma Tse peak climbing — ***Pic: Yaks and mountains seen while walking to Kongmala pass***

Fist pass of the trekking in the high pass of Everest is Kongmala pass. Kongma la is a hidden pass among the three pass in Everest. This is considered as the long and tough pass in the trekking of 3 high pass trek of Everest. We will take pack lunch for the pass, as there is nothing in between. Early in the morning, have breakfast and we will get ready to trek all the way to Lobuche village through this 1st pass of the trek. This pass has good view of Lotse and Mt Makalu but nothing of Everest can be seen.
Be careful on this pass, there are many places where ou must follow your guide as the frozen lakes might fall any time. Rock fall and glacial movement in this pass will be an adventure. Kongmala pass is the highest altitude we will get in 3 high pass trekking, that is 5550 meters above the sea level. Overnight at Lobuche village. Do not miss to visit the world highest bakery at Lobuche, it is small place.

Day 10 :

Trek to Ghorekshep (5180m) and walk up to Everest Base camp (5364m) and get back to Gorekshep. – 9 to 10 hours of trek in total

• Altitude - 5364/5180 meters
• Special – View of various mountain ranges
• Time – 9/10 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Everest 3 high pass trekking team posing right infront of Gorakshep village — ***Pic: Team at Gorakshep***

After breakfast at the small village of lobuche we will hike towards Gorakshep. Gorakshep is the village in between Everest base camp and Lobuche village. We will start earlier than usual, because this trekking is long and hard because of latitude. After leaving lobuche toward the base camp we will get to chumbu glacier. Once we start walking on the top of this chumbu glacier, mt Everest pops up behind Nuptse. Mt nuptse is what we will see from the top to the bottom in this hiking day. You might be able to encounter avalanche on the nuptse ice fall if you are lucky.
Once you get to Gorakshep, we will eat lunch at the hotel, check in to you rooms and keep hiking to EBC. After 3 hours of hiking from gorakshep to EBC we will get to the awaited Everest base camp, it takes another 2.5 hours to get back to Gorakshep for the night stay.

Day 11 :

Early morning hike up to Kalapather for sunrise then trek to Dzonglha (4830m). This will be your closest view of Mt. Everest. – 6 to 8 hours of trekking in total

• Altitude - 4830 meters
• Special – view of Everest, khumbu ice fall, khumbu glacier and gorakshep village
• Time – 6/8 hours
• Activity – Trekking

View of mount Amadablam seen from the helicopter landing point of kalapatthar — ***Pic: View from Kalapatthar***

Kalapatthar has great view of surrounding mountain. Sunrise on the top of mt Everest looks awesome, kalapatthar is a black stone hill top at 5545 meters; from the top of kalapatthar we can see Everest base camp, Mt Everest, Khumbu glacier, Hillary step and the surrounding mountain at once. The view from its top is unreal. But it’s not easy to climb to the top as you have walked for 9 hours to base camp yesterday and the climb is straight up to the top. Walking down for the breakfast at the lodge is steep downhill.
After breakfast we will trek to Dzongla, it is a long day today as well. So, if you are thinking about skipping Kalapatthar for saving energy for the rest of the passes, Gokyo ri has similar kind of view but you will not see Everest base camp for sure. Night at Dzongla at local lodge.

Day 12 :

Today cross the second pass, Chola pass (5420m) then trek down to Thagnag (4695m). – 8 to 10 hours of trekking

• Altitude - 5420/4695 meters
• Special – Chola pass and mountains
• Time – 8/10 hours
• Activity – Walking along with crossing chola pass

Jiri Everest Three high passes trek — ***Pic: Trekkers walking through Cho la Pass***

Chola pass is the shortest pass among all but it is technical. Among 3 pass of Everest this is a famous pass, chola pass is famous as it connects trail to Gokyo Lake and the Everest base camp. Trail to the top of cho la pass is not easy, you need to walk on the rock and later walk on the frozen ice. Use of rope and harness is not necessary but spikes on the shoes are compulsory.

Day 13 :

Trek to Gokyo (4800m) and visit fifth lake in Gokyo and back to Gokyo or take half day rest in-front of Third Lake (Gokyo village by the side of third lake). – 7 to 8 hours of trek in total

• Altitude -4700 meters
• Special – Gokyo village/lake
• Time – 2/3 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Gokyo Ri Hike — ***Pic: Tourist taking picture of a yak in gokyo lake***

Today’s trekking to Gokyo Lake is short and easy. Trek is on the rocky texture while passing the glacier but it is short which will make you happy after 2 pass treks you have done so far. Trekking to Gokyo has great view of glacier, mt choyu 8205 meters. Once you get close to the glacier, you can Gokyo Ri as well. After you get to Gokyo village, you can trek to 5th lake. From 5th lake you will see Everest and cho yu once again.
The peace and solitude of this place can be something of importance to you. If you do not want to go to 5th lake, you can walk around 3rd lake or just go to 4th lake and come back. Or you can go to Gokyo ri for sunset. Sunset from gokyo ri is awesome.

Day 14 :

Today we cross the third pass, Renjo la pass down to Lungden (4350m) – 8 to 9 hours of trekking

• Altitude -4350 meters
• Special – Renjo la pass, gokyo lake and muntains
• Time – 8/9 hours
• Activity – Walking along with crossing renjo la pass

Rollo taking picture near the last pass, renjo la pass on his everest base camp 3high passes trekking adventure in everest — ***Pic: Trekker taking a picture near the last pass, Renjo La pass on his Everest Base Camp 3 high passes trekking adventure in Everest***

The last pass of the 3 pass trek in Everest has great view of Everest. Mt Everest can be seen half by portion and the surround mountain looks unreal beautiful. Walk to the top of Renjo la pass is on the side of the 3rd lake of gokyo. Once you get to the end of the 3rd lake, climbing starts all the way to the top. After great view from the top, you can walk down on the stone steps to get to Lumde village. The view of the gokyo ri top and renjo la pass top are similar. So Gokyo ri is not in the itinerary, if you must gokyo ri, do on day 13th. Overnight at Lumde at local guest house

Day 15 :

Trek to Hidden Thame village (3840m) visit Thame monastery. – 4 to 5 hours of trekking in total

• Altitude - 3840 meters
• Special – Thame monastery
• Time – 4/5 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Kids playing right next to the stone encrypted with Buddhist mantra — ***Pic: Stone spiritual on the trail to Thame***

Trekking from Lumde village to thame is a short walk. We will pass by the village of Sir Tenjing norgey sherpa. Once you get to Thame village; it is a small village on the side of the tame river. If you have time and energy on this day trek, you can visit Thame monastery on the hill top of thame.

Day 16 :

Trek back to Namche bazaar. – 5 to 6 hours of trekking

• Altitude - 3440 meters
• Special – Namche Bazaar
• Time – 5/6 hours
• Activity – Trekking

***Pic: Namche bazzar seen in the dark with the lights***

Trekking from Thame to Namche is gentle downhill walk. You will find few local monasteries on the way and trek through some village. There are some school and health post on the way to Namche. Once you get near to Namche, the view of Namche bazaar is impressive. You can see semicircular shape of namche village and the towering mt thamsherku, mt Kusum kangeru and many others just behind it. On the right the view of Mt Kongde is so close.

Day 17 :

Trek downhill from Namche to Lukla. – 9 to 10 hours of trekking

• Altitude - 2860 meters
• Special – View of landscapes and mountains
• Time – 9/10 hours
• Activity – Trekking

aero plane at lukla airport, lukla is gateway to everest base camp trekking by air — ***Pic: Aeroplane at lukla airport along with the view of Everest***

From today the trail will be as same as before. But after days of hiding in the different valley of the 3 pass trail in Everest you will enjoy this one day repetition of the trail. Trekking to Lukla is downhill and descends around 1800 meters altitude in a single day. The trek ends, enjoy your night at trekking clubs of Lukla. You can walk in clubs with your hiking boots and hiking outfit. It is hilarious experience in the Everest 3 high pass trek.

Day 18 :

Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Usually flight from Namche is in early morning. - 25 minutes of flight

• Altitude - 1380 meters
• Special – Scenic view from plane
• Time – 25 minutes flight
• Activity – Flying in plane

Nepal Adventure Tour Package — ***Pic: Kathmandu valley and mountain views.***

Day 19 :

Drive to TIA airport for your final departure.

• Time – 30 minutes airport transfer time
• Activity – Flying back to origin

tribhuvan international airport — ***Pic: Gateway to Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu***

Time has come to farewell you with a promise to see you again. Our vehicle will drop you at the airport for your flight.

Overview

People opted for a challenge to see the beauty of nature can assign for Everest 3 high pass trek. Everest base camp is visited after passing through first challenge over Kongma la pass. Chola pass takes you to the beautiful Gokyo valley with numerous glacial lakes in Everest. Whereas the 3rd pass – renjo la has stunning view from the summit and takes us to the village where Tenzing Norgey was born. Tenjing was first summiter of Everest with Edmund. Everest 3 high passes are not just a challenge but summons every inch of beauty that exists in the Everest region. Completing the Everest Three high passes trek will make your heart proud with the sense of accomplishment of trekking at high altitude and to be able to witness the true beauty of all of Everest Himalaya. Most of everest basecamp trail will get covered in 3 pass Treking With Everest basecamp. During this long trek you will cross through Khangma-La Pass (5550m), Chola-La pass (5368m), and Renjo-La pass (5338m). Physical challenge is auto accepted, since all of these passes are situated over 5 thousand meters above the sea level. In the 3 passes trek map, 1st pass-kongma la is highest in altitude with 5550 meters above the sea level. The three passes trek is best because of its location in the Everest region. 3 passes trek itinerary includes Everest base camp tour. After crossing Kong ma la pass trekking takes us to Everest Base camp at first & after passing the 2nd pass of Chola– trekkers will get to the famous Gokyo valley to see the cascade pattern of 6 lakes of Gokyo. If kongma la pass is tough among Everest 3 passes, which one is easiest? Renjo la pass is considered as an easy pass, as Yak crosses the pass with supplies.

What to Expect?

During Everest three high pases trek; the close views of Mt. Amadablam, Pumori, Cholatse, Khumbutse, Khangtega, Labuche, Baruntse, Taboche and many other mountains will take your breath away. Be prepared for the excitement. We will also discover some major 8 thousander mountains along the way, such as Mt Everest (8848m), Makalu (8463m) Lhotse (8516m) and Cho Oyu (8201m). For a mountain lover, this is as close to a paradise as it gets; a never ending range of world’s highest mountains reaching for the sky.

Kangtega and thamsherku seen during everest three high passes trek — *Mt Kangtega & Mt Thamsherku seen from Dingboche village*

To start the Everest Three High passes trek – we will fly to Lukla, which is the gateway to the great trail of the Everest region. Some villages along the trail, like Dingboche (a cluster of houses set among the high summer grazing pastures of the region) and Gorakshep (village at the highest altitude in the world), and the Gokyo Valley (valley of hidden lakes) will add their unique charm to the overall experience.

Everest three high passes trek is a Versatile Trek

Complete Everest 3 high passes trek route is inside the Sagarmatha National park. Three passes of Everest are in a chain from highest altitude to lowest. However, the view from the individual top of all 3 passes, in our itinerary, is in increasing order to inspire our clients to finish all 3 passes in their dream trip to Nepal. With that, Renjo la pass is the most beautiful among all. Apart from the beauty from the top, the three passes trek itinerary covers the entire Everest base camp region. Everest three passes trek itinerary takes you to the Monastery of Tengboche, village of Thame and beautiful lakes of Gokyo. Also, Everest base camp itself, Gokyo ri view point, Kalapatthar climb are major attractions of Everest three high pass trek. We start our trekking after a flight to Lukla at 2800 meters and the trail follows Everest base camp and 3 high passes; this indicates the adventure in this trekking. Since this is a famous base camp trekking to the tallest Mount Everest, we can organize as per your need and requirement, please feel free to contact us for further changes in the suggested Everest 3 passes trek itinerary. We recommend this high pass trek for adventurous trekkers who are looking to get really close to the mountains and challenge themselves. The Everest three high passes trek combines the possibility to walk on snow (even in the spring), walk in a dense jungle and trek at high altitudes.

Things to see in Everest three high pass trek

3 passes above 5000 meters (Kongma La pass, Chola pass and Renjo La pass)
EBC on your foot
Elliptical shape of Namche Bazzar on second day
Sagarmatha National Park Museum for nature, history, culture and mountains of the region
Scenic mountain Flight by the side of towering mountains
Sacred monastery (namely Tengboche, Pangboche, Thame and Namche Monasteries)
Attending regular ceremony at Tengboche Monastery
Closer look of Khumbu Ice fall from very near
Walk on Glacier (namely Khumbu glacier, Chumbu Glacier, Nagjumba Glacier)
Small passes like Thukla Pass & the 100s’ of Memorials including Rob hall and Scott Fischer and numerous other
Acclimatization hikes at Namche to Everest view hotel (a star hotel in Everest) & Khumjung and Khunde villages
Acclimatization hike to Chhukung ri near Island peak, before the first pass Kongmala
Bird Eye view of EBC, thousands of mountains and khumbu glacier from the top of Kalapatthar and all the passes tops.

Q & A for Everest 3 high passes trekking in Nepal

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How hard is the Everest Three High passes trek?

EBC 3 high passes trek is rated “Challenging” thus – you can say this is a hard trekking, only inside Everest region.

But not the hardest as there are other trekking that connects with Everest and Tso rolpa or Makalu trail and are harder than Everest 3 high passes trekking.

3 high pass crossings during a trip to everest base camp has flavored this package as the hard trek in the region. But only one pass (Kong ma la_) pass is climbed before actually doing ebc 3 high passes trek. Yes, as a complete 3 high passes trekking rating this ebc 3 pass is a challenging one. At least, it is more challenging than its sibling treks like -Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes trekking, ebc trek, gokyo lake trek, renjo la pass trek or everest panorama view trek.

Again, not even close to as challenging as trekking over Tasi lapcha pass, amphu lapcha pass or sherpini col high passes trekking.

In comparison to Annapurna circuit or manaslu circuit trekking – Everest three high passes can be considered harder.

How many miles is Everest Three High passes trek?

It is approximately 110 miles or around 180 kilometers. You want 8 to 12 km per day in trek to everest base camp.

Do you need a guide for the three passes trek?

After the change is rules by Nepal government in 2023, you are require to have a Nepali guide or porter, compulsory. Independent trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, including the Three Passes Trek, is completely forbidden by law. While some people prefer a sense of independent trekking achievement, for those we can help with permit and guide in accordingly manner.

How do I prepare my body for a Everest Three High Passes trek?

Top 5 Trekking Training Tips for your ebc 3 high passes trekking trip to Nepal-
-Start your trekking training as early as a month prior to your travel to Nepal.
-Choose the correct footwear for your trek and use this shoes before the trek to fit your feet shape.
-Build leg strength, lung strength with gym/running/cycling/tennis/stair climb/rock climbing/hikes/regular yoga (for 2 months)/skiing or any other fitness works.
-Practice carrying 5 ltr backpack while doing relevant exercise.

Why to choose 3 passes trekking in everest?

The major benefits of trekking to 3 passes trail are that it helps to improves your physical health immensely. Huge weight loss is guaranteed. Along with that – you will get to see the most of the Everest region. Everest base camo, gokyo lakes, view of everest from kalapatthar or from the top of Gokyo ri is unreal, Namche, walk across the khumbu glacier, nagzumba glacier, all the 3 famous passes in the everest region.

Spending multiple hours on the trail, climbing around boulders, rock hopping and ascending hills gives your whole body a workout, improving your strength, agility and fitness. On top of all – this trekking will open your insights far and wide. The surreal nature and the mountain silence will give you the peace you would get nowhere.

Is it safe to Everest Three High Passes trek in Nepal?

Yes, Nepal is a safe country to travel and trek, as a whole. People here are extremely friendly and kind.

So far the 3 high passes trail is concerned, it does not have technical climbing and trail navigation is not hard. It might be hard for finding the trekking trail, over the pass – only if you do not have a trekking guide from Nepal – BUT AFTER 2023 REGULATION BY NEPAL GOVERNMENT – you must have trekking guide for any major region trekking in Nepal – thus your guide will be very oaky with the navigation.

Nepalgram does not send any armature guides for the trekking in this kind of 3 high passes trekking. it is not because the mature trekking guide will navigate the trail better than armature – but it is because – our experienced trekking guide will make sure about your success of trekking over all the 3 passes. Saying that even a first timer trekking guide from Nepal will surely navigate the trail of Everest 3 high passes trek. But keep a side note that – this first timer trekking guide from Nepal need to have prior knowledge of trekking to Everest base camp at the least.

All of this is to say – Everest 3 high passes trek is not as hard as you are imagining.

7) When can you Everest Three High Passes trek in Nepal?

Spring (mar to may) and autumn (oct to Dec) are the best time of the year to trek in Nepal. The weather remains stable and we can get the clean sky during this time of the year. The climate is neither too hot nor too cold.

However – trekking to Everest 3 high passes trekking is possible in winter and in the monsoon. This just adds more of an adventure and may be more spare days needed to be allocated in between as a buffer days for trekking to ebc 3 high passes route.

What is the most beautiful place Everest Three High Passes trek Nepal?

Everest Three High Passes trek Nepal has got several appealing places thus – naming one is very difficult.

As a trekking guide and from my personal view – Gokyo is the best part of my entire Everest 3 high passes trekking route. But it will be hard to select a best place for first timers. As ebc 3 passes trek has beautiful places all over the routes.

Starting from Namche, kongma la pass, khumbu glacier, everest base camp, kalapatthar, gokyo lakes, renjo la top, Thame valley – all of these are outstanding. And these all destinations are all over the places in this route of ebc 3 high passes trail.

What is the must-see in Everest Three High Passes trek ?

-A scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for 25 min.
-All three high passes tops (Kongma La, Cho La & Renjo La)
-Famous Sherpa town in the Everest region – Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Thame and Gokyo.
-Nepal’s highest airport Syangboche.
-Stunning views from Gokyo Ri and kalapatthar.
-Not to mention there are other appealing places like Everest base camp itself.

Can I go Everest Three High Passes trek with no experience?

Yes. No previous experience of trekking in Nepal or no previous trekking experience or without any experience of longer trekking – you can do Everest 3 high passes trek.

But You need to prepare for the trek at least a month before ebc 3 pass trek. Run, cycle or gym – it is upto you – but trail yourself. It is better to train yourself with a instructor is recommended.