Everest Three Passes Trek - 20 Days

Everest Three Passes Trek, one of the adventurous high passes trek in Nepal is located in the Everest region of Nepal which accommodate Renjo La Pass at 5360 meters, Chola La Pass at 5420 meters and Kongma La Pass at 5535 meters combined with further attraction points; Gokyo Ri at 5483m, Kalapatthar at 5545m and Everest Base Camp at 5380m. Physical fitness and previous minor trekking experience is highly mandatory for this trek. Out of the eight highest mountains in the world, this trek offers close-up views of four of them such as – Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Makalu 8463m and Mt. Cho Oyu as well as hundreds of snow-capped peaks can be explored. 

Everest Three Passes Trek in Nepal with Junket Nepal Pvt.Ltd. starts after a short mountain flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, probably one of the most amazing flights in the world. Lukla is the gateway of entire Everest and Khumbu Region except the classic Everest trail via Jiri-Charikot. After Lukla, we follow the Dudh Koshi Valley ascending to the Sherpa Capital Namche Bazaar. Along the route, we meet friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages with their own great variety of culture, tradition, colorful festivals and monasteries. Leaving Namche, we start following Gokyo Lake trail that takes us to reach and cross Renjo La Pass. A day excursion with hike of Gokyo Ri viewpoint would be very much worthy to have great scenery of Mt. Everest and hundreds of other mountain peaks. Then we head in the direction of another pass of the trip – Chola Pass and continue the trail that reaches at the places of interest; Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. Last but not the list, we finally cross the highest and adventurous pass during the trek Kongma La Pass however the highest point during our journey is Kalapatthar with an elevation of 5545m. Finally we retrace following the trail of world’s classic route of EBC trek before reaching at Namche Bazaar then to Lukla for fly back to Kathmandu. 

Trip Facts

  • Trip CodeJNETPT08
  • Duration20 Days
  • GradeModerate
  • DestinationNepal
  • Min Pax02
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Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
  • Day 02: Sightseeing and Trekking preparation in Kathmandu
  • Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m altitude) & Trek to Phakding (2,640m altitude) 45m fly & 3-4 hrs
  • Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,440m altitude) 5-6 hrs
  • Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion around the places
  • Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame (3,739m altitude 5-6 hrs
  • Day 07: Trek from Thame to Lungdhen (4,380m altitude) 5-6 hrs
  • Day 08: Trek to Gokyo via Renjo La Pass (5,435m altitude) 6-7 hrs
  • Day 09: Morning climb to Gokyo Ri (5,483m altitude) and back to Gokyo. Exploring Day at Gokyo
  • Day 10: Trek from Gokyo to Dragnag (4,650m altitude) 3-4 hrs
  • Day 11: Trek from Dragnag to Dzongla (4,843m altitude) via Chola pass (5,420m altitude) 6-7 hrs
  • Day 12: Trek from Dzongla to Gorakshep (5,180m altitude) and trek to Everest Base Camp (5,380m altitude) 7-8 hrs
  • Day 13: Morning climb to Kalapatthar (5,545m altitude) and back to Gorakshep. Trek to Lobuche (4,910m altitude) 5-6 hrs
  • Day 14: Trek from Lobuche to Chhukung (4,730m altitude) via Kongma La Pass (5,535m altitude) 7-8 hrs
  • Day 15: Trek from Chhukung to Dingboche (4,410m altitude) 4-5 hrs
  • Day 16: Trek from Dingboche to Namche Bazaar. 6-7 hrs
  • Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla. 5-6 hrs
  • Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
  • Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu.
  • Day 20: Transfer to International Airport for Departure.

Cost Includes:

  • Airport Arrival and departure transfer by Private Vehicle
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu with BB Plan (3 star rated hotel) as per itinerary
  • A day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu including City Guide, Private Vehicle and all heritage sites entrance fees
  • All ground transportation (as per mentioned in Itinerary) by private vehicle
  • All required Trekking permits (Sagarmatha National Park Fee, TIMS and monastery entrance)
  • Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu both way flight
  • Tea House accommodation during the trek as per mentioned in itinerary
  • All meals during the entire trek
  • Trekking guide
  • Required numbers of porters
  • Staffs salary, clothing and insurance
  • Government tax/vat and required documentations

Cost Excludes:

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Major meals in cities
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bill etc.
  • Personal trekking stuffs
  • TIPS for staffs

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“These guys are damn good !!”

“These guys are damn good !!”

Rating:  

Me and my wife did 20 days Everest Three Passes Trek last fall (Oct/Nov). Trip could not have been better without Junket Nepal and their damn good team. Owner, Guide and helper all very helpful and professional. Love these guys,LOVE Nepal, Love trekking around Himalaya!

joshrocco, United States

Usefull Info

Trekking preparation and Physical Condition:

Physical Fitness is an important part to have trekking adventure in Nepalese Himalayas. To be fully prepared to gain lifetime experience of walking in the mountains, explore Himalayan vista with combined cultural experience can accomplished by exploit inspired adventure seekers who can walk 4 to 6 hours ascends and descends per day. We generally prefer short and easy trek for first time trekkers and moderate to adventurous trekking for experienced trekkers as per preferences.

Preparation for trekking has not any hard and fast rules and regulations. We recommend all trekkers to maintain their physical fitness level a couple of months before the trek. The fitness activities might be jugging, walk through steps (Uphill and Downhill), join a fitness club etc. while achieving the adventure experience of trekking, physical fitness as well as mental fitness plays vital role, every trekkers should also have to be mentally prepared.

Accommodation and Meals during the Trek:
Almost popular trekking regions in Nepal are filled with sophisticated tea house lodges which offer standard room accommodation and hygienic foods. Every trekker can choose varieties of foods; Nepali, Continental, Indian etc from the menu. Apart from the popular trekking routes where the tea houses are not available, we will provide camping accommodation and prepare meals by our team members. In cities, you can choose any (non star to 5 star categorized) hotel to stay before/after begin the trip as per your budget and requirement.

Grades of Trekking:
A Himalayan country Nepal amazingly presents several world’s high mountains including world’s top Mt. Everest, other mountains above 8000m from sea level and several snow-capped peaks. Grades of trekking determines as per altitude level, duration of the trek, level of difficulties, wilderness in trails and many more factors. Basically we classify the grades as; Easy, Moderate, Strenuous & Adventurous. Easy trekking is suitable for beginners, and gradually all grades trails offers unique taste of adventure for all adventure seeking trekkers.

High Altitude Sickness:
High altitude Sickness is totally unusual and unexpected sickness which means effect of high altitudes while in a trekking. It attracts more if we ascend so quickly in the mountains. As we know that prevention is better than cure, we don’t have to gain altitudes too quickly, acclimatize with altitude by slow and steady walk with numbers of reserve days would be a good idea.

The symptoms of high altitude sickness are; loss of appetite, sleep disturbance, difficult to pass urine, headache, irregular breathing, Nausea, mild weakness, hands and face swelling etc.

In case of such sickness while you are in mountain with our team, every trekker needs to follow the instructions provided by your guide, guides from Junket Nepal (P) Ltd always are well aware about such sickness and basic treatment procedure. Immediately descend from the altitude is one of the major treatment of high altitude sickness. Drink a lot of water, take some garlic soup, you may also take Diamox 250mg and other modes of cure. If the situation would be out of control situation with serious sickness, we will arrange immediate emergency evacuation by horse or helicopter depending upon the situation.

Best Season for Trekking:

Generally 2 seasons in an annual year are considered as a peak season of trekking and mountaineering in Nepal which are autumn – September, October & November and spring – March, April & May. During the season view of mountain will be clear. Some adventure seekers who want to walk not facing other large groups, peaceful environments can also choose December – February. June-August months are monsoon season which ruins long trekking trips but one can choose short hiking trips.

Types of Trekking:

Types of trekking can be categorized in 2 different parts;

I) Tea house trekking; Available in several popular trekking regions of Nepal. This type or trek generally operated by using tea house lodges for meals and accommodations during the entire trekking. Tea house lodges are not well sophisticated as hotels and resorts in cities but they provide simply the best services and facilities.

 II) Camping Trekking; Required to set up tented camps for the less beaten trekking regions where those tea house lodges are not available. During the camping trek, our crew team will carry all camping equipment’s, meals and essentials.

Trekking Permits:
Trekking permits are essential before entering into every trekking trails. Your trip detail should have to be registered.  Types of trekking permits are as follows:

I) TIMS (Trekkers Information Manual System): it is required for your safety provided by an umbrella organization of trekking agencies - Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN). It helps to keep record of every trekkers in mountains and control illegal trekking operators by keeping your details (Name, Nationality, Date of Birth and Passport Number)

II) National Park/Conservation Area Permits: Every trekking trail are joined with at least one national park or conservation area project where we have to issue permit and have to pay certain royalty for Conservation area project. For example; Annapurna Conservation Area Project required for Annapurna region trekking, Sanagmatha National Park permit required for Everest region trekking etc.

III) Special Permits: It is compulsory for restricted area’s trekking in Nepal. Nepal government has listed some important trekking trails in their restricted area lists such as Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo, Lower Dolpo, Manaslu Circuit, Makalu Circuit etc. such permits are need to be issued from department of immigration of Nepal. This permit’s royalty rates are generally higher than national park/conservation area fees and TIMS differ from season of trek and its duration.  Please contact us for full extent of information about royalty lists for special permits.

Trekking Safety and Security:

Safety and security is one of the major factors while in Nepalese mountains for trekking adventure where we might face unusual sickness, problems, injury and so on. First of all be sure you have chosen best company for your trekking holiday that’s why you will get experienced and knowledgeable trekking staffs. Guidelines from trekking leader plays vital role to be safe from such unusual problems. We generally provide experienced guides who are well trained having high level of knowledge about altitude sickness and other possible problems as well as basic treatment procedure to be safe from the problems.

 

 

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Trip Note

Our itinerary can be changed accordingly to your interest, duration and preference. If you want to do extra activities such as Mountain Flight, Jungle Safari, Sight Seeing, All Nepal Tours, Hotel Booking, Flight Ticket, Tourist Bus Ticket, Vehicle on Hire, Peak Climbing, Rafting, Paragliding. We are ready to serve you. We are always happy to follow your suggestion accordingly. 

Certificate & Parthers

Nepal GovernmentNepal Tourism BoardTAANNepal Mounataineering Association Himalayan Resue Association Lovely Planet Trip Advisor