Upon reaching Kathmandu International Airport receive by our staff with a warm welcome then a short drive to your hotel in the main areas of Kathmandu city, here joining with other members of the Everest Three High Passes Trek, our guide will brief you with full information about the trek. Also we will check your gear for the trip.

Three High Passes Trek begins with a scenic flight to Lukla and it takes 30 minutes to an air view of the stunning mountain range with Mt. Everest. The plane lands at Lukla named ‘Tenzing-Hillary Airport’ in honor of the legendary climbers’ first summiteers of Mt. Everest.

From Lukla, our first-day walk starts on a winding downhill path with a short climb passing many traditional Sherpa farm villages with views of peaks, after a pleasant walk reaching at Phakding for an overnight stop near the glacier-fed Dudh Kosi (river).

After a pleasant overnight stop in Phakding, the morning walk starts following Dudh Kosi, and crossing bridges to reach Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo village. The trail from here walks to the last Jorsalle village before Namche Bazaar and then on crossing a last high bridge climb leads with beautiful views of Everest and other peaks. A quite strenuous walk finally ends at the famous Namche Bazaar for two overnights in this prosperous town. In the Namche Bazaar, you can get more amenities of ATMs, Cybercafes, stores, shops, restaurants, banks, and a fresh bakery with a busy colorful Saturday market.

Namche an ideal spot for rest and acclimatization, free day with a morning short hike up to the park museum with the necessary information on mountaineering, flora/fauna with Sherpa culture, and Buddhist religions, this scenic spot offers grand views of mountains Mt. Everest, and stunning Amadablam, for interested people hike uphill to Everest View Hotel for best views of Mt. Everest and other mountains. You can visit to Khumjun village and explore the sherpa culture with an authentic Buddhist monastery.

A good day walks with a pleasant trail through an enchanting forest of rhododendrons, oaks, and pines trees, then passing small farm villages following the Bhote Kosi River upstream and to Thamo village with a small hydro project that supplies hydroelectricity to most of the Khumbu area, from this village continue to walk then reaching a small bridge, with beautiful Buddhist Rock Wall Paintings on the rocky wall, from the bridge a short walk to Thame a quiet and sleepy village seldom frequented by trekkers, at Thame with time visit one of the oldest monasteries of the region.

Morning with time visit of the monastery and then walk towards our first pass of the adventure, as the route leads to Marlung village above Bhote Kosi River, past the villages of Thyangmoche and Hungmo, and then walking into complete wilderness passing yak grazing land, onwards walk leads to arid terrain of sparse vegetation, finally, our walk reaches our overnight stop at Marlung after Taranga village

The journey continues to Lungden near an old salt trade trail of Khumbu and Tibet, our route diverts from the Tibet border route heading northeast, walking for few hours to our overnight stop at Lungdeng a small village with fantastic views of the surrounding high snow mountains.

From Lungden a long tough day to cross over the first high pass of the adventure, the walk follows to frozen ponds beneath Renjo La pass, our walk leads to cross the pass with marvelous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, and Taboche, and then crossing Renjo La pass at 5,465 m / 17,929 ft, one of the most difficult section of this adventure, after enjoying the views downhill to Gokyo valley for an overnight stop in the comfort of a nice lodge overlooking Gokyo glacial lake.

A steep hike uphill early morning to catch striking sunrise over mountains from Gokyo Ri at above 5,357 m, after a climb rewarded with brilliant views of the world’s highest mountains from Mt. Cho Oyo 8,201 m, straddles the border with Tibet along with Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest 8,848 m, worlds 4th highest Mt. Lhotse 8,516 m, Cholatse, Taweche and towards east worlds 05th highest Mt. Makalu at 8,463 m. After a great time on top of Gokyo Ri, downhill to Gokyo and then continue a few hours walk to Thangnag along the glacier and moraines to reach a small settlement of Thangnag for an overnight stop.

Today, is another Big Day! Crossing the high Cho-la pass ( Tsho-la) with an early breakfast walk leads to a step up and then crossing the glacier of the eastern side. The top of Cho-la at 5,367m and sometimes it can be challenging to cross in snow conditions; the top offers excellent views of high mountains and of Cholatse Glacier, from here descend carefully to a small lake on the way to Dzongla for an overnight stop after a tough morning and day walk.

Today’s walk leads to Lobuche following a path that descends to Yakherder’s summer pastures. Then the walk climbs up to the terminal debris of Khumbu Glacier and continues on the pleasant gradual path all the way to Lobuche for an overnight stay, Lobuche a small hidden settlement with about ten or more nice lodges.

The morning walk leads on a gradual trail with a few short steps up gaining high altitude with superb views of Mt. Pumori, Lingerie, Khumbutse, and Mt. Everest. After a few hours of scenic trekking reaching at Gorakshep after walking past the moraine and glaciers, Gorakshep with few nice lodges for an overnight stop, this isolated spot is located beneath Kalapathar Hill and Pumori peak on route Everest base camp.

Everest Base Camp is located beneath massive Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers, this super spot with immense views can be crowded during peak expedition season around April and May months, here enjoy surrounding views with Mt. Everest hidden behind the high peaks of Lho-la and Nuptse and walk back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop.

Morning climb to Kalapathar for a fantastic view of Mt. Everest and other adjoining peaks, Kalapathar at 5,545 m offers the entire south face of Mt. Everest at the closest, after an exciting moment heading back to Gorakshep and continue the journey all the way to Lobuche for lunch and overnight stop, afternoon at leisure rest and preparation for the last high pass of the adventure.

Today is our last tough and Big Day! crossing the last pass over Kongma La, starting early before dawn, the morning walk leads towards Khumbu glacier and moraine, walk with care on the misleading icy glacial path, from here onwards our route leads on a rocky trail beneath Kongma-la and the peak of Kongma or Mehra, after a short good rest traverse the Kongma-La pass at 5,535 m / 18,159 ft enclosed between the great Nuptse wall, Mehara and Pokalde peaks, after a long descend walk leads on a pleasant trail to join at Imjatse wide valley with incredible views of Island peak, Amadablam, and other high peaks. On reaching at Bibre at Imjatse valley a few hours of nice walk brings you at Dingboche village with many fine lodges, after a hard day walk retires in one of the nice and cozy lodges for overnight at Dingboche.

Leaving Dingboche with super morning views of Amadablam, and then on a downhill walk with a short climb then losing altitude heading past Pangboche and from the bridge back into tree lines with an hour climb to Tengboche Monastery, a beautiful and scenic spot surrounded with mountain views including Everest and majestic Amadablam, time here to visit Tengboche interesting monastery.

The morning walk leads to a long descent reaching at Imjatse River in Phunge Tenga, after crossing a bridge with a short steep uphill and then on a gradual winding trail to Namche Bazaar, after a short break at Namche, continue to walk on the downhill to Dudh Kosi River valley, and then with short ups and downs to reach at the entrance and exit gate of Sagarmatha National Park, a short walk from brings you at Monjo village for an overnight stop.

After a marvelous and enjoyable time on high Khumbu valley and ridges with super Everest Three Passes trek, our last day walks of this adventure leads you back to Lukla, reaching by Lunch and for last overnight stop, after lunch free and celebrate dinner with fellow members, staff and guides.

Waking early morning to catch the flight back to Kathmandu, transfer to Lukla airport terminal and then board in a small aircraft either twin otter or Dornier, for a super scenic flight to reach at Kathmandu, on arrival in Kathmandu airport, transfer to your respective hotels with rest of day free for individual activities and souvenirs shopping.

Your last day in Nepal, an amazing country of Himalayan wonders, as per your flight time leaving your hotel where our staff transfers you to an airport, after a great memorable adventure with an enjoyable time on Everest Three Passes Trek.

Definitely, the Everest Three High Pass Trek is a high adventure pass trek in the Everest region. This trek has included Kongma La Pass (5540 m), Chola Pass (5420 m and Renjo La Pass (5360 m). The trek requires a physical fitness level and quality gear too.

Usually, The Everest Three Pass Trek can be done 15 to 19 days from Kathmandu. However, if you’re fit and strong you can complete it within 15 days from Kathmandu. This trek combines the most popular places like Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Kongma la pass, Chola pass, Gokyo lakes, Gokyo ri viewpoint, cho oyu base camp, and Renjo la pass with a brilliant sherpa culture.

Nepal High Trek & Expedition highly recommends the spring and autumn seasons. Both seasons are the best and most favorable times to trek around the Himalayas of Nepal. The spring begins from March to May and the autumn season starts from September to December. The spring season would be warmer than the autumn season.

Three passes are more difficult and tough to cross the pass but the Kongma La pass is tough than the other two passes. Because nearly Kongma La passes a rocky trail that is difficult to decent.

Before starting the trek you should be prepared in mentally and physically. This trek is a high altitude with adventure throughout the trek everybody has suffered from altitude sickness. However, you must eat very well, drink enough liquid and use Diamox during the trek, Moreover, you should avoid alcohol as well.

Nepal High Trek & Expedition has been successfully leading the three high passes trek throughout the year but sometime in winter, the trail will be blocked by heavy snowfall. We highly recommend hiring a professional guide for the trek.

Travel insurance is mandatory for the Three High Pass Trek. Your travel insurance should be covered your emergency helicopter and medical evacuation expenses as well.

You have required quality gear such as a sleeping bag, down jacket, trekking boot, and other goods as well. Please visit our website and check out the compulsory equipment list. https://www.nepalhightrek.com/compulsory-equipment-list/

The weight limit on flights to Lukla and available is 10 kg per person. If you want to bring extra goods you can pay an extra charge as well. A porter carries a maximum of 25 kg of two clients and Nepal High Trek provides you with one porter for every two people.

You should bring some crucial documents such as your validated passport, Pasang Lhahmu Rural municipality entrance fee, and Sagarmatha National park permit.

However, the weather will be clear in the spring and autumn season. Around the mountain, the weather will change very quickly and sometimes very difficult to correctly predict.

Regarding the drone flying around the Khumbu valley, without an approved permit, you can’t fly the drone and it’s very hassle to get a drone permit. We suggest to you don’t bring a drone during the Everest Region Treks.

The Everest region treks are completely based on the tea house. So each room has twins sharing beds. The accommodation is very good than Annapurna and Langtang regions

Along the trail, there are no separate restaurants but there are some tea houses. You can get meals from the local Guest house. They have varieties items meals that you can order the meal to accordingly the menu card.

We highly recommend to you bring your regular medicines and furthermore, Nepal High Trek will carry bring small first aid kit box as well.

Yes, all ground transportation is included in the package.

Usually, you must walk 5 to 8 hours per day and some walks would be strenuous during the crossing of the pass.

Yes, paying Wifi service is available during the trek. The Everest link is more

The tipping is not fixed and it depends on the trekking difficulty and duration. The trekking crews highly appreciate the tipping. Even though you can give as you wish and you relish theier hard work on the high altitude.

Yes, it's possible to do the trek to three high passes by solo travelers but it's one the highest adventure journey in the Everest region. So for comfort and safety better to hire a professional mountain guide. In peak seasons, solo travelers will be more difficult get accommodations due to finite the hotel along the trail. They don't have access of online booking that if you hire a guide he will reserve all your accommodation in the whole trip. As well, you can complete the trip without hassle and comfort.

Anyone easily complete the Three High Pass Trek in monsoon season. However, in Nepal comes heavy rainfall from June to mid-September so that you should have good endurance of wet and muddy because the trail will be completely muddy and wet. Even though in monsoon very low chance to fly to Lukla due to bad weather and you should keep plenty of extra days for the trip. If you get a flight to Lukla the weather will be more favorable in the morning above 4000m. Even in the monsoon season, you get a comfortable tempreture and more greenery in the Khumbu region.