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Everest Three pass Trek

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  • Duration:15 Days
  • Region/DestinationNepal
  • ActivityTrekking
  • Arrival CityKathmandu
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About Everest Three pass Trek

The true happiness approaches in your heart and soul when you accomplish anywork with your own effort. For instance, let us talk about adventurers who risktheir lives and gain true happiness as an achievement. The invariable smile ontheir faces after the expedition reflects the true compassion and joy. If you areseeking for a similar kind of challenging trek routes then, we highly recommendyou to trek on the Three Pass Trek located near to the Mt. Everest (8,848m).

Thetrek starts right after landing in Lukla and will find natural diversities and get theheavenly experience. Namche Bazar-the gateway to the Mt. Everest can be addedas an acclimatization day, as the local Sherpa family welcomes you with theirown culture and tradition. In addition to this, the villages are constructed in theirown traditional method, which are beautifully managed and equipped. Thus,trekking to the Everest Base Camp is considered as the most popular trekkingdestination in Nepal. The best seasons to go for the trek are in spring andautumn season. You will require the TIMS permit and the Sagarmatha NationalPark entry permit. We suggest you to go to this trek through a trekking agency ofNepal. Hence, we will provide all the necessary equipments for the trekking suchas; gears and gadgets, guiders, porters, maps and etcetera.

The best season to trek in Everest Region is spring and autumn. We as a professional trekking operator here in Nepal suggest bringing some chocolate and water bottle in your hand carry bag. Also, the Everest Three Pass Trek is comparably adventurous so the trekkers must have proper trekking gears and equipment.

Itinerary

Outline ItineraryDetails Itinerary
  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02: Sightseeing and Trip preparation
  • Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
  • Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3440m) 5-6 hrs
  • Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
  • Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame 4-5 hrs
  • Day 07: Trek from Thame to Lungden 4-5hrs
  • Day 08: Trek from Lungden to Gokyo via Ranjo La Pass 7-8 hrs
  • Day 09: Hike to Gokyo Ri(5357m) & Trek to Thagnak (4750m) 6-7hrs
  • Day 10: Trek from Thagnak(4700m) to Dzongla (4855m) via Cho La Pass(5420m) 6-7 hrs
  • Day 11: Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4910m) 3-4 hours
  • Day 12: Trek to Everest Base Camp(5364m) & Descend to Gorak Shep (5185m) 7-8 hrs
  • Day 13: Hike to Kalapathar (5545m) trek, back to Lobuche 4-5 hr
  • Day 14: Cross Kongma-La Pass (5535m) & trek to Chhukung 7-8 hrs
  • Day 15: Trek from Chhukung (4730m) to Tengboche(3855m)
  • Day 16: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 17: Trek from Namche to Lukla 6-7 hrs
  • Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu, refresh,last minute shopping and dinner party
  • Day 19: Final Departure

A warm welcome to mountainous country, Nepal. Our representative will be standby to greet you upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome and assist you to transfer to your hotel. After your refreshment time in hotel, we will meet again in the evening for a welcome dinner during which you can savor authentic Nepali cuisine and get a taste of the adventure that lies ahead. 

    Today is the leisure day for you to explore Kathmandu Valley. You can go sightseeing UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Bauddhanath, Swyambhunath, Pasupatinath, Durbar Squares of Patan, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu (Hanuman dhoka). 

    Our trekking leaders will meet you in the hotel and check your trekking and climbing equipment and their conditions and suggest you buy or rent the necessary kits from the trekking shops in Thamel.  Additionally, Our team will brief you about the upcoming trips and overnight at the hotel.

      In the early morning, You'll be transferred to the domestic airport. Embark your day with an exhilarating picturesque flight to lukla airport (2,800m/9,184ft), which takes around 40 minutes. After spending few time reaching Lukla, allocating porters for carrying baggages, the trek begins heading towards Phakding, passing through lush forests and  traditional Sherpa villages and farms. Following the trail, crossing the suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi river, grasp the astonising views of Kusum Kangaru (6,369m/20,890ft). Next One and half hours of moderate walk brings you to Phakding village for the overnight stop and enjoy the warm hospitality of Everest region.

        Today’s trial winds you through pine forest, beautiful villages and several suspension bridges adorned with prayer flags. About 2 hours of walk takes you the Monjo Village, the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park, where your trekking permit will be checked. 

        After taking lunch, the trial descends along the Dudh Koshi River, passing notable spots like Mislung and Larja Dovan, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. Its time to ascend the challenging steepy section of the trek called 'Namche Ukalo' which includes the crossing of iconic Hillary Suspension Bridge. As you will climb higher, you'll get an amazing view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and a closer view of Tawache Peak.

        It's a tough climb up the hill, but you'll be rewarded in Namche Bazaar (popular Sherpa capital) with your first glimpse of Everest and the lively atmosphere of Namche makes your trip worthwhile.

          ontinous trekking without taking rest can cause altitude sickness to many. So to avoid that risk as well as allowing our bodies to fully recovered and become ready to acclimatize to the lofty mountain,  we will be taking a much needed break! Although the day will be spent at Namche, it will be full of exploring Namche Bazzar, a shopping hub filled with all sorts of trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipments. Dont miss to out check the Sherpa Culture Museum for an overview of the Sherpa traditions and history of Sherpa climbers in Everest region. 

          There's an optional 2 hours hike to Syangboche (Everest View Hotel), an uphill walk that will help accelerate acclimatization, where you’ll be serverd to magnificient panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and many ohters snow capped peaks.

            We leave Namche Bazaar and head to Thame following Bhote Koshi and past the pine and rhododendron forests. On the way, you will also get to see the mud-plastered stupa at Phurte. As you move ahead you will come to Thamo and Thamo Gompa, and from here the path drops steeply to Khumbu Hydroelectric Plant, ultimately leading to the Thame, which lies at the end of Khumbu Valley. 

            Thame is home to many famous Sherpa mountaineers, including Apa Sherpa, who holds the world record for summiting Everest 21 times. It is also a childhood home of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, one of the first men to climb Mt Everest. 

              After visiting monastery in the early morning, we walk through several villages witnessing the variation of landscapes, vegetations along with the morning sparkling light view of snow capped mountains. After taking short break reaching Marulung village, we trek for few hours to get to Lungden where we stop for the night. If we reach in time, we opt to hike to Cho Relmo Lake. 

                Today we will encounter the first of the Three Passes – Renjo La. The route starts off gently but will soon turn into a hard day of hiking as we near the end of the ascent to Renjo La. Try to think of the magnificent views you will get at the top to motivate you! After the pass, we will descend to the third of the beautiful turquoise Gokyo Lakes and then trek onto the village of Gokyo for the night.

                  We start our early morning uphill hike to Gokyo Ri to catch the sunrise view over the mighty mountains. Gokyo Ri offers the astonising views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, Taweche, Makalu and many other snow capped peaks. After spending great time on top of th Gokyo Ri, we descend down to Gokyo. We then redirect our path towards Thagnak passing through rocky trail of Ngozumpa glacier. With frequent ups and downs on the glacial moraine, we get to a small settlements of lodges, Thagnak, where we stay overnight.

                    After ealy morning breakfast, we continue our trial on rocky and glacial morains to reach Cho La Pass which is a bit challening as we may have to cross in snow conditions. From Cho la pass, we can witness the spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Cholaste and many other mountains. After spending joyful time at the top of the Cho La Pass, we descend to Dzongla for the overnight stay.

                      We will have a short trek to Lobuche Today. The trail descends through pasture alongside the Chola Lake and then, ascends on the debris of the Khumbu Glacier to rejoin the classical Everest Base Camp Trek. As the journey progresses, we can see the monuments of the mountaineers who lost their life in this region. With the gradual walk for few hours, following the Imja Khola valley route, we get to small settlement near Mt. Everest called Lobuche where we stay overnight.

                        Its a long journey today as the trail firstly reach Gorak Shep, then climb EBC and return to Gorak Shep. 

                        After early morning breakfast, our journey moves ahead through short plain meadows and then we frequently ascend and descend  glacial moraine on rocky terrain. About 3 hours of walking takes you to Gorak Shep where we check-in our rooms and take lunch.

                        After a short rest, leaving backpacks, we traverse on the rough rocky moraine, dunes and streams of Khumbu Glacier to get to the long-awaited destination, the Everest Base Camp (EBC), which takes about 2 hours. Though the tail is of gradual ascent but the rocky and uneven trail with thin air makes it more challenging. Being in EBC, explore the breathtaking panoramic views of Changtse, Khumbuste, Nuptse, Pumori and many other snow-capped peaks.  Enjoy your glorious moment being at the base camp of the world's tallest mountain Mt. Everest.  After capturing pictures and spending quality time over there, we descend back to Gorak Shep for an overnight stay.

                         

                          As we would like to reach on top of the Kalapatthar before sunrise, we depart to hike around 4 am early morning. Though the trial may be difficult, its worthy to be in the peak of mountain and witness the greatness of nature with jaw dropping view of sun rising. Two hours of steeply rocky uphill trial takes you to the top of Kalapatthar (5,545 m), which is one of the well-known destination for the trekkers. After having great time at the top, along with Mt. Everest standing tall right in front, we, then descend back to Lobuche through a less strenuous trail. In Lobuche we take lunch, rest and recover for the real climbing to Lobuche peak.

                            Today, you will be crossing the final pass, Kong La Pass, which is considered the most difficult among all three passes. Early in the morning, we will start to trek towards the top of the Kong Ma La Pass. Firstly, we will trek on the glacier and trek uphill to the top. The trail is narrow and rugged. Always heed the instructions of the trekking guide.  There are many crevasses and vertical trails. Upon crossing the pass we will reach Chhukung wher we stay overnight.

                              We descend the Imja Khola valley, trek through the village of Dingboche, famous for its stone-walled potato fields, alpine pastures, and continue forward. On the way, you will also see Kharkas (highland sheds) at Tsura, Orsho, and Shomare.

                              As we continue our hike, we will reach Pangboche Village - the place for year-round settlement in the valley, and then to Tengboche. From the Tengboche viewpoint, you can see awe-inspiring views of distinctive peaks like Amadablam (6856m), Everest (8848 m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8501m). We will also be visiting Tengboche Gompa - the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region.

                                The trail to Namche Bazaar takes us through forests inhabited by highland wildlife like pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, or even snow leopards. We will be climbing on the steep slopes around which lie chortens and prayer flags. From the path, you can enjoy the view of the tip of Everest and the backside of Lhotse.

                                  We continue our trek taking deep dive from the Namche hill for about an hour then descend gradually through dense forests crossing several suspension bridges all the way to Manjo, Benkar Phakding and ultimately to Lukla. 

                                    You will take early morning flight to Kathmandu. Spent your day visiting various heritage sites including Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bouddhanath. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner in a typical Nepalese Restaurant with cultural show. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife in Tamel and shop for souvenirs.

                                      One of our representatives will drop you off at the airport for your scheduled departure. Thankyou for the opportunity to take you to the beautiful destination. We wish for a safe journey back home. 

                                        Cost Details

                                        Included

                                        • All necessaries ground transportation including Airport to Hotel and Kathmandu Sightseeing
                                        • Government Trekking Permit including National Park Entry Permit, TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System) and Local Permit
                                        • Domestic Flight: Kathandu to Luka Domestic flight round trip
                                        • 3 night Kathmandu Hotel Accommodation at 3 Star hotel with BB Service
                                        • Trekking Guide: government license holder trekking guide, having 5-7 years experiences in Trekking sector of Nepal and well speaking skill in English
                                        • trekking porter, Max 20 kg
                                        • Accommodation at Tea House and Local lodge during trekking period.
                                        • Three time meals a day during trekking period including breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea, coffee.
                                        • Medical Kit: Trekking medical kit and tools

                                        Excluded

                                        • International flight
                                        • Nepal Visa and cargo clearance
                                        • your personal warm chothes for trekking
                                        • your personal medical/rescue insurance
                                        • helicopter evacuation if any emergency case
                                        • Extra porter if needs
                                        • Alcoholic product, bar bill
                                        • Tips for your trekking staff

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