Everest Three Pass Trek, this guide covers the clockwise variation of the Three Passes Trek circuit by providing an in-depth itinerary, route maps also as answering questions on cost, packing, best times to trek, and more. The Everest Three Passes Trek to Everest Base Camp is arguably the foremost complete trek in Nepal because it covers most of the Everest region on its circular route. The trek is tougher than the classic Everest Base Camp Trek and its other variations because it involves traversing the three high passes that lend the trek its name – Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La – each over 5,000m. The trek begins within the popular start line of Lukla before heading north along the classic trek to Namche Bazaar. Here, the route veers west because it splits from the most trek and heads up the Dudh Koshi valley, where you’ll encounter the primary of the Three Passes – Renjo La (5,370m). After reaching the part, the trail descends to the idyllic Gokyo Lakes and further on to the village of Gokyo.
Everest Three Pass Trek, the route then turns east as you create your thanks to Everest Base Camp by crossing the second pass called Cho La Pass (5,420m). After the second pass, you’ll have the chance to explore the intricacies of Everest Base Camp life also absorbing a number of the simplest views of Everest and therefore the surrounding peaks once you climb the long-lasting viewpoint of Kala Patthar. Then conquer the Kongma La (5535m), end-route to Lobuche and Everest Base Camp. Return to Duglha and take the long route up the Cho La (5368m) and steep descent to Thangnak. Cross the Ngozumpa Glacier and head for Gokyo: and a day of rest to climb Gokyo Ri for superb views of Nepal’s longest glacier of Cho Oyo and therefore the Everest range.
The western Part includes the steep ascent to the Renjo La, some four hours above the lake for stupendous views of the valley and glacier below, and various high ridges. There are different crowned by The Everest grouping including the face of Northwest Everest. The descent to Marulung faces new dramatic landscapes. Below this village, the trail joins an old Tibetan salt trade route and continues to Thame then back to Namche Bazaar; and on to Lukla for your flight back to Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Fly to Lukla and heading to Phakding (2652m) 3 hrs
Day 03: Trekking to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5-6 hours
Day 04: Rest day in Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Trekking to Tengboche (3867m) 5 hours
Day 06: Trekking to Dingboche (4360m) 5-6 hours
Day 07: Rest day in Dingboche
Day 08: Trekking to Lobuche (4940m) 5 hours
Day 09: Trekking to Gorakshep (5170m) 7-8 hrs
Day 10: Trekking Kala Patthar (5545m) and back to Lobuche (4940m) 5-6 hours
Day 11: Trekking to Dzongla (4830m) 2-3 hours
Day 12: Crossing Chola Pass to Thangnak 7-8 hours
Day 13: Trekking to Gokyo Lake 4 hours
Day 14: Trekking down to Dole (4090m) 5-6 hours
Day 15: Trekking to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 6-7 hours
Day 16: Trekking to Lukla (2850m) 7 hours
Day 17: Flight to Kathmandu
Day 18: Final departure
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
When you will land at the international airport in Kathmandu then there will one person from our company to take-off you. You will directly drive towards the hotel to check out. At night you will meet your guide and counsel about the trip. And have our dinner.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla and heading to Phakding (2652m) 3 hrs
Having breakfast in the hotel, we will slowly drive towards the airport to a scenic fly towards Lukla which is also known as the gateway of the Everest region. From Lukla, we will start our trekking on foot. We will slowly walk towards Phakding where we will spend one night.
Day 03: Trekking to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5-6 hours
The trail follows ascending through Himalayan pine and cedar forests. We will have an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountain which is one of the highest mountains in the world Mt Everest. On the route, we will have our lunch and slowly move towards Namche Bazaar where we will spend one night.
Day 04: Rest day in Namche Bazaar
This day is for the rest day that’s why we don’t start our trekking. Early in the morning after wake up, we will have our breakfast then after we will explore all around the Namche Bazaar. On this day, we will explore villages and get an opportunity to spend some time in the monastery which feels better and mental makeup for further trekking or journey.
Day 05: Trekking to Tengboche (3867m) 5 hours
Today on a trail to an even higher elevation and the main attraction is a monastery situated at the highest altitude in the world. We will have a wonderful view of the mountain beautiful landscape of this route and spend one night.
Day 06: Trekking to Dingboche (4360m) 5-6 hours
Our trail descends and passes through the lush forest of birch. On the route, we will have an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountain, and the beautiful landscape. We will cross many suspension bridges before reaching Dingboche where we will spend one night.
Day 07: Rest day in Dingboche
This day is for the rest day that’s why we don’t start our trekking. Early in the morning after wake up, we will have our breakfast then after we will explore all around the Dingboche. At this day, we will explore villages and get an opportunity to spend some time in the monastery which feels better and mental makeup for further trekking or journey.
Day 08: Trekking to Lobuche (4940m) 5 hours
The trail passes through the spectacular views of the mountain, the lush forest of rhododendron. The land becomes drier and vegetations spare as you travel to Lobuche where we will spend one night.
Day 09: Trekking to Gorakshep (5170m) 7-8 hrs
There is also a lot of meandering on rough terrains and this is the last settlement along the route. We can enjoy the wonderful views of the mountain, beautiful landscapes. We will cross many suspension bridges before reaching Gorak Shep where we will spend one night.
Day 10: Trekking Kala Patthar (5545m) and back to Lobuche (4940m) 5-6 hours
In the early morning, we will start our trekking towards Kala Patthar. Today we will cross Kala Patthar. After crossing the Kala Patthar, we will back down to Lobuche. On the way, we will have a wonderful view of the mountain and beautiful landscape. It takes almost 5 to 6 hours to reach Lobuche where we will spend overnight.
Day 11: Trekking to Dzongla (4830m) 2-3 hours
The vegetation is sparser, allowing magical views of the mountain and beautiful landscapes. We will have our lunch on the way then after taking some rest and slowly move towards Dzongla where we will spend one night in this beautiful land.
Day 12: Crossing Chola Pass to Thangnak 7-8 hours
We will start the trekking early in the morning because we have to cross Cholo pass today. We begin the day by climbing the Chola pass and also descending once more to Thangnak. And this day trek you will able to experience the best part of the hiking.
Day 13: Trekking to Gokyo Lake 4 hours
While doing this day trek, we will have an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountain, beautiful villages. We will cross many suspension bridges before reaching Gokyo Lake where we will spend one night in this wonderful land.
Day 14: Trekking down to Dole (4090m) 5-6 hours
This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek and the ascent is demanding but the climber gets the magnificent mountain views. We will walk on a fairly steep trail at a comfortable pace. We will have our lunch on the way then after we will slowly move towards Dole where we will spend one night.
Day 15: Trekking to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 6-7 hours
This day trekking trail slightly goes uphill to Namche Bazaar. We will have an opportunity to explore the beautiful valley of the route. We will pass through the lush forest, beautiful valley, and get an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountain.
Day 16: Trekking to Lukla (2850m) 7 hours
This is the last day trekking in the Everest region where we will walk from Namche Bazaar to Lukla. The trail passes through pine, oak, and rhododendron forest. We will also pass through many suspension bridges before reaching Lukla where we will spend one night.
Day 17: Flight to Kathmandu
In the morning, if the hotel is able to make breakfast then we will have our breakfast and slowly move towards the local airport of Lukla to fly towards Kathmandu valley. Upon reach in Kathmandu valley, first of all, we will check out the hotel and spend some time around the Thamel Bazaar and spend one night in this wonderful valley.
Day 18: Final departure
We will drop you at the international airport with the hope that you have a wonderful day in our small country. Your safe journey with beautiful and adventure days in Nepal and also hoping that this will not the last chance to serve you and you will give another chance to serve you.
