How do I prepare for the trek?

As we all know the mountains are in high altitude region, we need to walk a long way without any means of transpotation, so to hike a long way we need to be fit by work out daily. And the pace of the speed must be normal so that there wont be any issue on breathing. Understanding the environment and trail of the trip may help your trip more comfortabe and adventurous.

Why is Acclimatization necessary?

Acclimatization is essential for the trek to avoid altitude sickness. Although the trek is ideal you must ensure that the acclimatization is appropriately performed. As the mountains are in high altitude, we human living on low altitude cant adopt easily into high level altitude. There are other factor, hydrating regularly along the trail. You should also avoid caffeinated drinks and alcoholic beverages. As you can have DIAMOX tablets which reduce the altitude sickness, you can ask for this tablet before the trek starts or in the middle of the trek, as you feel you might need those tablet for your further trail, with your guide. And this tablet ensure that you will not have a altitude sickness.

Why Choose Everest Region for Trek?

The Everest Region gets known for its incredible natural terrain and scenic landmarks. You must cross beautiful Himalayan foothills to arrive at the highest mountain Base Camp. You will pass through some of the best trekking paths in the world. The foothills of Mt Everest (8848.86m) are quite an adventure for anyone making this journey. The remote rural settlements offer you the best of adventure in all its glory. The region has numerous scenic natural attractions, including waterfalls, hills, forests, rivers, etc. Moreover, you can also get to explore the cultural aspects during the trek. You will pass through the ancient Sherpa settlements during the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter return. You will learn about the region’s culture, traditions, and heritage with the help of your professional guide during this trek. Therefore, to experience these, you should trek in the Everest region.

Where is the Everest Base Camp located?

The Everest Base Camp remains at the lap of Mt. Everest in the Solukhumbu district of Eastern Province 1 of Nepal.

What maximum altitude will you reach during the Everest Base Camp?

Kalapathar (5644 m) is the highest point in the Everest Base Camp Trek return by helicopter.

What training is required for the Everest Base Camp Trek?

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a rugged terrain trek in the remote foothills of the Himalayas. Hence, the trekkers need to be in the best condition. The training regime required includes physical, cardiovascular, and mental training. They build the physical strength, stamina, flexibility, and mental strength necessary for the trek.

What are the accommodation facilities on the trek?

The Everest Base Camp trek has various teahouses and lodges as accommodation facilities. They provide you with a satisfactory experience in terms of rooms. Some of the tea houses also have additional facilities, like hot water showers.

What are the food facilities on the trek?

Food in the trek is the Nepalese diet of “Dal Bhaat.” You can have various other food items like noodles, chapati, thukpa, etc. Hot drinks like tea, garlic soup, coffee, etc., are popular in cold, high-altitude regions. Besides that, you can also carry your snacks to eat while trekking.

What are drinking water facilities on the trek?

You can get water facilities at the tea houses, or you can use water purification tablets on tap water. Bottled water is also valuable in the teahouses.

Why is hiring guides essential for the Everest Base Camp trek?

The Everest Base Camp Trek requires a professional guide to help you navigate along the trail. They will also help you remain safe and comfortable. Besides that, you can also hire a porter to carry your heavy luggage along the route.

When is the best time for the Everest Three Passes Trek?

As this trek passes through many places of Everest region and high mountains so the best time for all the passes is on Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) for making the trek more clear skies and stable weather.The winter and monsoon seasons are not the best trek times for this region. In the winter season, the weather is too cold due to heavy snowfall, which makes it difficult for trekkers to walk. And in monsoon season, the heavy rainfall causes landslides, avalanches, and slippery trails.

How difficult is the Everest Three Passes Trek?

The Everest Three Passes Trek is a challenging adventure with numerous factors. It requires physical fitness and proper training for trek, as being in high altitude with weather related chalenges like altitude sickness. So to avoid this, we can make ourselves acclimatize and stay off for a day, for a friendly environment by which our body can resist for further high altitude.

What is the duration of the Everest Three Passes Trek?

The duration differs from the trekkers itinerary, but the plan that Eco Holidays Nepal has set for trekkers is for 19 days to enjoy and make the trip memorable and adventurous by visiting all the way that passes the lake and mountains to discover the places of completing the trek.

What is the Everest Three Passes Trek?

The Everest Three Passes Trek is all about exploring the Everest region with all the top high mountain peak views and some high-altitude lakes in the mountain.

Everest Three Passes Trek

Name: Everest Three Passes Trek
Brand: Eco Holidays Nepal
Price: 1365.00 USD
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Destination
Nepal
Durations
19 days
Trip Difficulty
Strenuous
Activities
Adventure Trekking
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Mx.altitude
5545m.
Vehicle
Private Transport
Max. People
10

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Trip Overview

Everest Three Passes Treks is a great adventure to experience in your lifetime, where you will achieve strength and willpower after completing this wonderful trek in the high Khumbu valley in the shadow of Mt. Everest.

Three Passes Traverse is a beautiful journey in the hidden areas of Everest and scenic Khumbu Valley, enclosed within mighty mountains and deep valleys, facing an incredible panorama of snow-clad peaks all along the walks.

This is an adventure for expert walkers where the trek leads to climbing steep rocky slopes for a few hours and a long downhill to encounter. But rewards you with exceptional views and leads you to a high-spirited feeling of being strong and proud after a tremendous scenic adventure in the highest areas of the Himalayas.

The Three Passes Trek with Everest base camp starts with a flight from Kathmandu to land at a small airstrip in Lukla. Lukla is a famous town and gateway to high Khumbu and Everest adventures. After the hike leads on the pleasant trail into the scenic Dudh Kosi River gorge and valley, encountering many Sherpa farm villages of great interest.

As the walk progresses, reaching the famous Namche Bazaar, you will get time for rest and acclimatization. Afterward, head towards deep alpine woodland to reach the scenic Tyangboche and its impressive monastery. Clarifying more, this monastery is beautiful and surrounded by an array of peaks with views of Everest and majestic Amadablam.

Similarly, the adventure with Everest's three high passes trek takes you to the high, barren, and arid country, leaving lush green vegetation and tree lines into a complete wilderness of high mountains and scenic glacial valleys. Then crossing our first high pass over Khongma-la to reach Everest base camp with a climb up to Kalapatthar for a mind-blowing panorama of mountains with Everest at its closest.

After getting used to rough mountain terrain and cool high-altitude air, get ready for a second high pass over Tsho-la / Cho-la to reach the magnificent Gokyo valley and its emerald-colored Gokyo lakes.

Enjoying time at Gokyo, where our adventure leads to our last and final pass over Renjo-la, with breathtaking views of the world's giant mountains. And then reaching the lower valley of Khumbu at Thame with a three-pass trek. Then back at Namche Bazaar to reach Lukla, where our tough and challenging three-pass trek ends.

From Lukla, a sweeping panoramic view and a short flight bring you back to the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan city life of Kathmandu. After a great adventure and feat with everlasting memory on the Everest Three Passes trek, proceed as your plan.

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Best Seasons: April to May and September to early December months. April to May is the best time for clear views till afternoon when wildflowers are in bloom with fantastic views of mountains, a pleasant day with cooler mornings and nighttime. October to December is another best time for clear views of peaks with harsh sunlight days; it can be freezing cold in the morning and at night, depending on altitude and overnight stops.

Itinerary

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Day01
Reach Kathmandu via various international airline and transfer to hotel.
On arrival, received by our staff and guide, transfer to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu. After checking into your lovely rooms and getting refreshed from the jet lag, join in with other members of the Everest Three Passes trek.

Our guide/leader will brief us with information about the hotels, including details of trekking regarding the local lodge, walks, views, history, and culture. A few important do’s and don’ts while you are with us having enjoyable times will also be short-listed.

The evening includes a nice dinner (which includes traditional foods of Nepal) in a pleasant Nepalese restaurant with local cultural programs.
Day02
In Kathmandu with optional sightseeing tour and preparation for the trek.
A free day to prepare for the upcoming treks to the high three high pass treks. In the morning, an optional sightseeing tour at places of great interest. Subsequently, explore around Kathmandu's world heritage sites for a few hours and back at the hotel.

Afternoon at leisure and free, go for individual activities and get ready with packing for next early morning flight to Lukla where our walk begins towards 3 passes trek.
Day03
Transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for flight to Lukla and trek to Phakdingma
Morning at the earliest, before or after a quick breakfast or one carry pack breakfast to save time, reach at Kathmandu domestic airport terminal. From there, a short scenic flight of 35 minutes reaches you at Lukla.

Lukla is a gateway Sherpa town at the height of 2,820 m. This faces views of Kongde peak and Naulekh Himal.

With a refreshing stop at Lukla, then follow our lead guide after adjusting baggage with porters. Either one can carry it, or it can be packed on animals (Jopkyo, a mixed breed of normal cow and yak).

As the walk leads past Lukla town, it heads down to Choplung, a small village, and then around the Dudh-Kosi River valley. In like manner, head toward the gorge, which is our first overnight stop at Phakdingma village by the raging glacial Dudh-Kosi River.

Phakding, also called Phakding for short, used the proper and correct words in respect for its namesake.
Day04
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Starting with a gradual walk in the morning from Phakdingma, follow the river upstream past several nice Sherpa villages with short ups and downs.

Then cross a long suspension bridge to Monjo village, where Sagarmatha National Park starts. As a consequence, enter into park areas past Jorsalle, the last village before Namche Bazaar.

From Jorsalle, cross the bridge and move into the serene woodland of tall pines and rhododendron trees. Next, climb on the winding trail facing views of the Kongde, Kusum Khanguru, and Tharmasakru peaks.

Afterwards, the walk brings you into the famous Namche Bazaar. This is more of a town rather than a village, with many good restaurants, hotels, and lodges, having a number of shops and stores, including a bank and post office.

At Namche, enjoy the comfort of a nice, cozy lodge, with time to marvel at the views of snow-capped peaks.
Day05
In Namche for rest to support acclimatization with short hike and excursion.
A free and rest day to support acclimatization in Namche before heading to higher ground. Short walks to the viewpoint towards Everest View Hotel take nearly 3-4 hours both ways. Which offers an excellent panorama of mountains with Everest and magnificent Amadablam.

In Namche, visit the museum where you can gain knowledge of Khumbu Sherpa culture and flora and fauna. As well as gain information on mountaineering expedition history with the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Day06
Trek to Tengboche
With pleasant time at Namche, the walk leads to a short climb and then on a good wide trail facing views of Everest and Amadablam with an array of peaks. As our Three Passes trek route leads into woodland, then descends towards the Imjatse River to reach a small place in Phunke-Tenga, a possible lunch stop is in the middle of a wood.

In the afternoon, climb into forested areas facing views of Kangtenga-Tharmasarku and other peaks. The walk to the Three Passes trek with Everest Base Camp brings you to a wide-open plateau in Tengboche (for details, go through "A Complete Guide to Tengboche"), with its beautiful, colorful Buddhist monastery. You will have time to visit the interior of the monastery, where you can witness monks and priests on religious activities with prayer.

A scenic spot surrounded by high peaks with views of Everest and magnificent-looking Amadablam amidst a forest of rhododendron, magnolia, oaks, juniper, birch, and fir tree lines, truly a great place for an overnight stop.
Day07
Trek to Dingboche
Morning catches the views of surrounding peaks, where the walk leads downhill past Deoboche within the woodland to reach the Imjatse River. Cross over a steel bridge from their end of green vegetation and tree lines as the walk leads into the windswept, dry, and arid country to reach Pangboche. The last permanent village on the route to Everest Base Camp, where other settlements with lodges are catering to the needs of travelers and trekkers.

Slowly walk leads past Pangboche, heading higher with ups and downs to a river. With the last climb of the day for an hour to reach a scenic Imjatse valley at Dingboche, facing the north side of Amadablam, with views of Island Peak in the east direction.
Day08
Trek to Chukhung
Today, a pleasant and short walk towards the end of Imjatse Valley to reach Chukhung, the last human settlement of the area. In accordance, the walk leads further east from Dingboche on a near-level grassy field with excellent views of Island Peak, Amadablam, and other high mountains.

Walk follows with short downs and ups till we reach our destination at Chukhung for lunch and an overnight stop. With a free afternoon to relax with some short hikes or climbs to Chukhung Ri hill located above 5,150 m high, facing outstanding views of surrounding mountains.
Day09
Trek and traverse Khongma-la and walk to Lobuche
Our true adventure starts from this morning onward, as the early morning walk leads to the higher side of the Imjatse valley. Then leaving the valley, heading into enclosed areas between Pokalde and Nuptse peaks to reach high above Khongma-la at 5,535 m.

The top is marked with prayer flags and stone cairns hidden between the mighty peaks of Pokalde-Nuptse and Mehra, also known as Khongma Peak, a refreshing stop on the top after a strenuous climb on rubble of rocks and moraine.

From the pass descend leading to the Khumbu glacier of great blocks of ice and small ponds with moraine and rocks. Where one has to be careful finding the right tracks following our expert guide to reach the other end. So, the way to climb over dunes of mud and rock leads downhill to Lobuche for an overnight stop.
Day10
Trek to Everest Base Camp and walk back to Gorakshep
Our adventure today leads to our main target and goal at Everest Base Camp, where the morning walk follows a flat valley with a slow climb to reach further and then a steep climb to reach a ridge near the Khumbu glacier.

As the walk continues over rocky moraines and ice to reach a scenic flat area at Gorakshep located on the bottom of Kalapathar and Mt. Pumori on the route to Everest base camp. At Gorakshep, get a short break catching your breath in this high altitude with dry air.

From Gorakshep, following our lead guide, we headed further east to reach our much-awaited destination, Everest Base Camp, with marvelous views of Khumbu Ice Falls. The glaciers looking above the peaks of Nuptse, Everest, and Lhotse in the high mountaineering season of April to May will be flooded with tents of expeditions.

After an exciting time having achieved our goal, we walked back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop before heading downhill back to Lukla with a climb of Kalapathar.
Day11
Morning climb on top Kalapathar walk to Dzongla
Starting early morning before breakfast, climb to the top of the rocky hill at above 5,545 m, the highest spot of the adventure. Where you will be rewarded with an overwhelming panorama of giant surrounding peaks with close views of Everest and Mt. Pumori.

After a mesmerizing moment on top, Kalapathar descends to Gorakshep for breakfast. Furthermore, carry on trekking down towards the base of Tsho-la pass at Dzonglha for an overnight stop.
Day12
Traverse over Tsho-la pass to Thangnag
In the early morning, start over grassy fields and then walk on rocks and moraine with a steep climb for nearly four hours to reach. Reach the top of Tsho-la pass above 5,367 m festooned with Buddhist prayer flags with scenic views of surrounding peaks.

After overcoming tiredness from the long climb, a gradual descent way down towards Gokyo Valley to reach Thangnag for an overnight stop, located at the base of Tsho-la (often spelled Cho-la) and at the end and bottom of the Ngozumba massive glacier.
Day13
Walk to Gokyo main Third Lake
From Machherma, a short day walk in the morning starts with a short climb to a hilltop and then on a pleasant path overlooking views of Taboche, Cho-Oyu, and Cholatse mountains. As the walk leads to a climb, reaching the first lake and then the second lake of the Gokyo valley.

After walking past the lakeside, coming at last towards the third and main lake of Gokyo. The lake is also known as Dudh Pokhari (Milky Pond) and is considered holy by both Hindu and Buddhist religions.

At Gokyo, retire in a nice, cozy lodge for lunch and an overnight stop, with the afternoon free to marvel at the scenic views of the surrounding peaks, including the world's 6th highest, Mt. Cho-Oyu, which straddles the border with Nepal and Tibet.
Day14
Traverse over last Renjo-La pass to Lungden
Another early morning, we start to cross and traverse our final high Renjo-la pass, where the walk leads towards the opposite side of Gokyo Lake. And then start a steep climb with a long haul to reach the top of Renjo-la at 5,362 m high, facing an outstanding panorama of Cho-Oyu, Everest, and Lhotse as far as Makalu in the east direction.

From the top, an easy descent will pass Renjo Pokhari (ponds) to reach the lonely and isolated yak herder's camp at Lungdhen. Thus, there will be an overnight stop in the comfort of a nice and simple lodge after completing the last pass of the adventure.
Day15
Trek down to Thame
Feeling in great and high spirits after crossing all three high passes in good conditions and fitness, where the morning walk leads down to Marlung village and then at Thame. At Thame, stop in this nice, quiet, and quaint village, located west of Namche on the route towards Rolwaling Valley via Tashi-Labtsa Pass, as well as on the Trans-Himalayan trade route of Nepal and Tibet.

Thame adorns a nice old monastery, which is interesting to visit, adjoining the top of Thame village, a worthy tour inside the monastery treasured with ancient relics and idols of Buddha.
Day16
Trek to Namche Bazaar
On completing our memorable and exciting adventure over Everest Three Passes, here onward will be an easy walk. You do not need to worry about high-altitude sickness, as the route leads to losing elevation every hour of walking.

From Thame, cross a short bridge with a short climb and walk to Thamo. A hydropower plant for Khumbu village is located in this nice village. Get back into tree lines with views of Kongde peaks as the walk nears Namche Bazaar for the last overnight stop before Lukla.
Day17
Trek to Lukla
Eventually, our last day of final treks, we reach Lukla. The morning starts with a long downhill towards a high bridge to reach the Dudh Kosi River valley. Next, head towards the Sagarmatha National Park entrance and exit point to Monjo village.

Then the walk continues past Phakdingma with the last short climb to reach at last an overnight stay in Lukla before flying back to Kathmandu.
Day18
Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with free afternoon at leisure.
Depending upon flight time for Kathmandu, morning with last breakfast in Khumbu and Lukla transfer to air terminal. This terminal is named after the world-famous Tenzing and Hillary, the first to conquer Mt. Everest in 1953.

As per the flight schedule board, a smaller aircraft is for a short air journey to reach Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your respective hotels.
Day19
Depart Kathmandu for international departure homeward bound.
Final departure.

Finally, all good things must come to an end with grand glorious memories of the Everest Three Passes Traverse, with the last final day in Nepal, a country of Himalayan wonders, where our staff and guide transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight home or to respective countries.

Cost Details

What's Included in Everest Three Passes Trek

Airport pickup and drop-off by private vehicle.
Two nights in a standard twin-sharing hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
Trekking lodge (tea house) accommodations throughout the trek on twin sharing.
All necessary paperwork: Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) permit.
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight with private airport transfer and domestic airport tax.
A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking, well-trained, government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance.
Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your travel insurance company).
Use of a sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, and walking poles can be rented for $2 per day; each item can be arranged by our guide.
Eco Holidays Nepal T-shirt and cap.
Government taxes and official expenses.
Kathmandu sightseeing tour with private vehicle.
Everest Three Passes Trek Map.
An oximeter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice daily (very useful to check altitude mountain sickness (AMS) symptoms), which will ensure your trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker.

What's Excluded in Everest Three Passes Trek

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu: lunch and dinner.
Your Travel and Medical Insurance.
Your Personal Expenses.
Porter (if needed: $300 US)
All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on the trek.
All desserts are sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, and pudding.
Hot shower and battery charging on the tea houses.
Extra night hotel in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu sightseeing is optional at $60 per person, including driver and guide.
Excess baggage more than 15 kg for the Lukla flight.