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Everest Three High Passes Trek - 19 Days

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Everest Three High Passes Trek - 19 Days

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Best Season: March to May, September to December

Starting From USD 1595

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Trip Overview

Everest Three High Passes Trek goes through three different valley system linked by high passes in Khumbu region. Trekking through three different passes: Renjo la pass (5465m/17,929ft), Cho La pass(5367m/17604ft) and Kongma La pass (5,535m/18,159ft), this trek will take you probably the highest altitude ever been in your life. The trek provides you the great Himalayan vibe which you have experienced like never before. Everest Three High Passes Trek is certainly a more demanding choice, but it will offer you more incredible views than common Everest trails.

This trekking starts with the day tour of UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu valley. But the real trek starts from Lukla after taking a scenic flight. When you complete this fabulous hike, you will witness the overall place of the Khumbu region. You will explore the beautiful Sherpa villages, Stupas and monasteries. Passing through remoteness and high elevation you will be thrilled and those beautiful natural sceneries never fail to give you complete satisfaction. You get to see the longest and largest glaciers of the Khumbu region. Beautiful lakes of Gokyo valley and untouched beauty of that particular region is what you will fancy throughout the trek. Breathtaking view of the Mt. Everest along with numerous other snow covered peaks from Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar, and visiting Everest base camp provides you the real joy of adventure holiday.

In overall, this trek provides all the highlights in terms of incredible mountain views, landscapes and local culture and reflects the complete experience of the Everest region. Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition always welcome you to be part of our family. Come and join!

Trip Highlights

Roaring Rivers, Waterfalls & Broad Valleys
Trek a circuit around the entire Everest region
Inspiring views of the highest mountains in the world
Cross three challenging 5000m passes: Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La
Experiences the Everest Base Camp
Visit Buddhist Stupas and Monasteries
Explore Sherpa Villages

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If the suggested itinerary is not up to the mark, we can even customize your trip as per your need with a special group discount. Kindly contact us at [email protected] for detail information. You can also contact us by calling at +977-9851116042 for 24/7 support. We speak English, Hindi, and Nepali.

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a company representative, who will drop you off at our hotel. After checking in, take a rest or visit Amazing Nepal's office. You may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition. For dinner, you will be served excellent Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country's authentic food culture. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and dinner can be scheduled for the following day. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing Kathmandu Valley and Preparation for Trekking (1,300m/4,264ft)

After breakfast, you will set out for sightseeing of the culturally and architecturally rich heritage sites of the Valley. Places such as the Pashupatinath, the world-famous temple precinct of the Hindus, the Boudhnath and Swaymbhunath, the world-famous Buddhist stupa precinct, and Kathmandu Durbar Square will open up completely a new cultural world of Nepali art and architecture to you. You will also be taken to the Kumari Ghar, where resides the Virgin Goddess. We will also discuss the trip, and you will be introduced to your fellow trekkers and our crews.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), 3-4hrs

You will fly from Kathmandu domestic airport to Lukla in the early morning. It is just a 30-minutes-long flight. Once you land at Lukla airport, you will find yourself busy with taking photos. Our crews will start taking care of the luggage. Usually, trekkers take their lunch at Lukla. After things are properly set by the midafternoon, you will begin your trek up to Phakding. This is a short route. At Phakding, a small and quiet village, you can enjoy an evening walk.

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6hrs

As soon as your breakfast at Phakding, you will find yourself walking along the banks of Dudh Koshi till you arrive at Monjo, another small and quiet village. This village is a gateway to the Sagarmatha National Park. As you walk through the National Park, you start gradually descending to the banks of Bhote Koshi River until you arrive at Jorsalle village. After a short break, you will be walking towards Namche Bazaar, a globally known small town, where tourists from around the world flock in. It is here you pass your night at a comfortable teahouse.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar has an altitude of 3,440 m (11,253ft). This is the best place for you to stay for a day for acclimatization. It is from here you start ascending towards Base Camp. That’s why special care needs to be given to your body. You can spend your day simply trolling around. Or you can visit a Sherpa Museum or you can walk a little up and see the view around. Since this is an ancient place of the Sherpas, you can enjoy watching their architectures and lifestyles.

Day 06: Trek to Thame (3800m/12,467ft) 3-4hrs

Soon after breakfast is over, you set out leaving Thame village on your left. This route takes you through trail other than the one followed by the regular trekkers to the Everest Base Camp. You will pass through ancient Sherpa villages. Finally, we reach to Thame Monastery, an apt place to watch rich culture of the Sherpa. You stay here tonight.

Day 07: Trek to Lungdeng (4600m/15,091ft) 4-5hrs

Soon after the breakfast is over, you will follow a trail that takes up to the north of Thame. You will pass through several small Sherpa communities, yak fields, and finally arrive at Lungdeng village. Tonight you will be staying either in a tea house or in a tent.

Day 08: Trek to Renjo-La (5465m/ 17,929 fit) and Gokyo Lake (4800m/15,784ft), 8-9hrs

It is going to be the most adventurous day today. As you set out to cross the Renjo La, you will feel altitude getting higher and higher. You will feel it in your body and the step. Soon you reach the top, you will be awarded probably one of the wildest and amazing natural scenes. With this amazing experience, you will slowly head towards Gokyo Lake, a beautiful place to stay overnight.

Day 09: Relax at Gokyo

You need to take a whole day rest here at Gokyo because you have a long way to go the following day. Since Gokyo itself is located at mountain lakes, you will find your day bringing you a lot of mesmerizing scenes and moments. You will also be able to see the panoramic views of Mt. Everest and Cho-Oyu. There are several beautiful spots to troll around here at Gokyo.

Day 10: Hike to Gokyo RI (5,330m/17, 483fit), and trek to Thaknak (4750m/15580fit), 7-8hrs

You got to wake up early this morning, as early as before dawn. You will be hiking up to the Gokyo Ri before the sun rises. As the right moment comes, you will find heaven is being opened to you. The amazing views of the Everest in the mellow fresh sunlight will mesmerize with. We are sure this morning is going to be one of the most remarkable moments in your life. When the sunrise is over, you will return back to your hotel for breakfast. Then, you will set out to trek down Thaknak. You stay here tonight.

Day 11: Trek to Cho-la Pass (5367m/17604ft) to Dzongla (4,850m/15908ft), 8-9hrs

Trek to Cho-la Pass (5367m/17604ft) to Dzongla (4,850m/15908ft), 5-6 hrs walk Many believe that this is going to be one of the toughest days of this trek. Soon after the breakfast, you will set out to cross over the Cho La. You have to cross three passes. Though it is not a dangerous trail, it is very steep, and you have to pass through the glacier. But the views and sceneries are amazing. Finally, you arrive at Dzongla. You stay here tonight.

Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft), 5-6hrs

Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft), 5-6 hrs walk You will be trekking along the upper part of the glacier. From here, you can view the majestic beauty of Kala Patthar and Pumori. As you keep on walking towards Gorekshep, you will come across another amazing view of Mt. Nuptse. Finally, you arrive at Gorakshep and have your lunch here. Soon lunch is over you will set out for Kalapatthar 5545 m /18192 ft. The sunset from the top of Kalapatthar opens of completely amazing beauty formed out of mellow sunlight, white mountain, and the blue sky. Soon, you will be walking down to the Gorakshep. You stay tonight here.

Day 13: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft) and return to Lobuche for overnight, 6-7hrs

It is a brand new morning. Journey to the Everest Base Camp Trek begins now. You are no longer an ordinary trekker. You make a real journey in your life. The base camp out there is at an altitude of above 5,000m (16,000ft) and you got to be there. The experience is one of the rare in your life. You are no longer an ordinary trekker. You will walk to the Khumbu Ice Fall. Then you return to Lobuche. Spend your night and feel the change in your life.

Day 14: Lobuche to Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft) - Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft), 6-7hrs

Soon after breakfast, you will set out to Kongma La Base Campe via Khumbu Glacier. The trail takes up to the mountain, thus it is a comparatively challenging adventure. Finally, you reach Kongma Pass. Standing on this spot, you will have a god’s views of the amazing of the valley and mountains at the horizon. With this amazing view, you will gradually start descending down to Imja Khola valley. Soon you cross, Chhukung and arrive at Dingboche. You stay tonight at this quiet place.

Day 15: Trek to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 4-5hrs

Comparatively, this is going to be a comfortable journey for you. After breakfast, you will find yourself descending from the mid of rhododendron forest. You will be crossing a beautiful valley and then follow a trail that takes you straight to Tyangboche, another quiet and beautiful place to stay. The monastery at Tyangboche offers you some of the rare glimpses of Buddhist arts and cultures. You can also observe the magnificent views of the mountains including Ama Dablam.

Day 16: Trek to Monjo (2680M/8791ft), 5-6 hrs

After breakfast, you will find the trail taking you down to Phunkethanga, a quiet village. Soon you will be walking through the wild forest and cross Dudh Koshi river. The views are amazing. After crossing the river, you will be climbing up to Sanasa. You will pass Namche Bazar, and walk further down to Monjo.

Day 17: Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 4-5hrs

This is going to be yet another happy day in your trek. After your breakfast, you set out for Lukla, from where you had started walking some two weeks back. Since you are completing this trek, you will be having great joy. But then this is also the day you will be leaving all the natural beauty back. But memory matters. We are sure that memories associated with this adventure are going to make you happy throughout your life. We will celebrate your victory back at Lukla.

Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu.

You will fly back to Kathmandu mostly in the morning. You will be dropped at your hotel. And, we will take you for a farewell dinner in a restaurant that serves continental cuisine.

Day 19: Departure from Kathmandu

Yes, we will see you off at the Tribhuvan International airport.

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Cost Includes

Cost Includes:

All airport transfers
Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast
Welcome and Farewell dinner
Guided city tour in Kathmandu covering 4 UNESCO heritage sites
Ground transport by private car
Flights Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
All airport taxes
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park permit and TIMS)
An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) followed by a cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek
Iodine/Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
All mountain accommodation (5 nights private room with independent bathroom/hot shower and remaining Soft, comfortable, twin sharing room with shared toilet)
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes
Trekking equipment such as down-filled sleeping bag and duffel bag
Souvenir: Everest Base Camp Route map and Amazing Nepal T-Shirt

Cost not Includes:

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner
Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu
Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies)s
Additional Hot Drinks
Bottled drinks
Boiled/mineral water
Electronic device re-charge
Hot shower
Wi-Fi
Personal expenses
Travel insurance and evacuation insurance (strongly recommended)
Tipping to driver and trekking crew

Useful Information

Accommodations and Meals:

You will be provided a room in a tourist standard hotel, while you are in Kathmandu. During your trekking, you will be provided room in teahouses. Please be informed that you will be sharing the room at teahouses. Please also note that the Everest region is located at far from the maddening crowd, therefore, teahouses may not be as much sophisticated as one finds them in town.

We will provide only breakfast while you are in Kathmandu and three-course meals while you are on trek. This means you will be taking breakfast and dinner at teahouse you stay and lunch in the mid of your trekking. Since the Everest region is geographically a remote place, you will be provided only selected but hygienic and organic local foods such as Nepali dal bhat, Tibetan soup, and bread, porridge etc.

Briefing of the Tour:

You will be briefed about the trek, you will be given information file, and importantly introduced with your guide.

Trekking Crews:

We will provide government registered, well-trained English Speaking guide, who holds enough knowledge about responsible tourism and eco-friendly tourism

We will also provide an assistant guide who is ready to help you with every situation.

We will provide a porter is provided to every two of you, and he will be carrying not more than 25kg.

We get our crews’ life get insured.

Certificate:

After the trek is over, you will be provided with ANTE adventure certificate.

Size of Group:

Trekking Group Size of our group can range from two people to ten people. In case you want to travel alone, do not hesitate to write to us. We will plan accordingly. In case, you more than ten people, please do let us know so that we can develop and improvise plans and itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Trekking to the Everest Region is as much difficult as it is technical. We give special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have designed an itinerary to allow you to get acclimatize naturally. We know the particular location you need to stay for rest, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly and so on. In case you get high altitude sickness, we have crews who know how to deal with it effectively and smartly.

How to respond to Altitude Sickness?

Please do carry first aid box
Please consult your physician
Please keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy
Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other

Travel Insurance:

We would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured. Since you are trekking in probably one of the wildest and challenging routes, you need to be cautious of anything inevitable. You may need helicopter evacuation and get your trip canceled. You may get injured and get your baggage theft and so on.

Permits and fees:

The government local body charges some small amount of fee for every you make to the World Heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing. The price we charge includes all the fees.

Flight Delay in Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu

Twin Otter and Dornier is the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. This service is fairly dependable. Sometimes, flights (to and from Lukla) may be canceled due to mountain weather conditions or technical problems. In such case, Amazing Nepal will charter a helicopter to ensure you are on schedule for your international flight. The helicopter can fly if the visibility is 1500m, while the twin otter can fly if the visibility is 5000m, as per Nepal’s Civil Aviation rules.

The cost of the helicopter is payable directly to our Kathmandu office in the event that this service is utilized. US cash, traveler’s cheques, or credit cards (Visa Cards, Master Cards only) are accepted. You will be given a receipt upon payment so that you may claim the amount from your travel insurance. The minimum cost will be US$500 and a maximum US$3500 depending on the number of group members.

It is recommended that you should arrive in Kathmandu a day earlier before you start your trek. When you arrive a day earlier, you will have time to rest as well as time to buy trekking equipment. Similarly, it is best to have some extra days after you have finished your trek because your flight to Kathmandu/Lukla might be canceled due to bad weather. So all together it is recommended to have a few extra days beside the trip schedule so that you don’t miss your International Flight.

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Equipments

If you want to book a trekking package with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey, here we are more than happy to offer our checklist for your references. Please make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. For some case, if you couldn’t get any of these listed equipment/gears in your hometown or you’re in a rush before you fly to Kathmandu, don’t worry! The listed necessary items mentioned below can be easily purchased here.
Except for your day pack, all luggage will be carried by porters. A porter is available for two people who will carry maximum up to 25 kg. So, you have to be careful while packing your bag or luggage.

Moreover, there is an allowance of 15kg per person on domestic flights. Additional personal items are not needed for the trekking portion of the trip which can be kept in the hotel’s storage room without extra cost.

Below is the checklist of equipment that is required for the trek:

HEAD

Buff headwear /neckwear
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch

UPPER BODY

Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof/windproof jacket
Down-filled jacket (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary down jacket which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof Pants
Thermal underwear

FEET

Thin inner socks
Thick and warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable Hiking boots
Sneakers /slippers

HANDS

Gore-tex gloves

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to - 20°C (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary sleeping bags which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)
Trekking bags/duffel bag (Amazing Nepal Trek will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for items that are left at the hotel in Kathmandu)
Large plastic bags (For keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (Optional, Recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries
Towel
Sewing Kit
Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm
The first-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
Wet wipes
Reading or writing material

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Everest 3 High Passes Trek: Amazing!

My partner and I did the Everest 3 High Passes Trek in early June 2017. It was our best choice ever that we booked with Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition. Before the trek, Santosh answered all our questions and was very helpful. Once we reached Kathmandu, we were picked up at the airport, and everything was great from there. Our guide Jiban was extremely knowledgeable and professional, and our porter Bibek was also amazing. Both of them were always ready to help, answer our questions, encourage us or share a good joke!

The trek itself is indeed very challenging, but if you prepare well and are in good physical and mental condition, you will be able to do it. It is extremely rewarding to reach the passes, and the scenery is remarkable. It's amongst the best things we've seen in our lives! Just bear in mind that nights in lodges are cold and not extremely comfortable, but all the effort is definitely worth it. If you are looking for the perfect travel agency to organise your trek, do not look further and book with Amazing Nepal Trek! We are looking forward to another opportunity to go back to Nepal with them!

Kleber Soares Costa, Spain

12 Sep 2019

Amazing for every person!

Whatever your experience with trekking, and wherever in Nepal you want to go, Amazing Nepal is perfect for this. Me and my friend went on a 19 days high altitude trek including high passes. We are so happy we chose to go on this trek, Santosh is amazing and looked after us both before and after the trek with helping us shop at the markets. He organised reliable and safe accomodation and delicious food at every meal time. He also organised polite, friendly and experienced guide and porter. Santosh is a happy, positive and flexible entrepreneur and we could not recommend his company more! Thank you Santosh! Thank you Amazing Nepal!!

Prasatt Arumugam, Singapur

12 Sep 2019

Excellent!!

Excellent!!

First time to Nepal and trek to Everest High Passes. Santosh and amazing nepal trek & expedition was amazing same as their name! Don't go with anyone else! The service and knowledge perfect. Our guide, Raju, owns the mountain and most people we met were asking us what to do,where to go. Took good care to ensure our success. Its a tough trek, so go with the best ! WOW!!!

Thivahar Vickky, Malaysia

12 Sep 2019

The best experience in Annapurna and Everest

We booked 9 days Annapurna Base Camp trek and 19 days Everest Three High Passes trek with Amazing Nepal from Kathmandu and they arranged everything for us ( Flight tickets to-from Lukla, night stay in Kathmandu, all the permits needed and a guide) so that made things very easy. Our guide, Dipak, helped us so much during the trek and explained us so many things related to Nepal's culture and customs. He was very caring and the experience. Everest High Passes was being so great that we decided to extend the trek one more day. We really recommend this company.

Daniel Bingham

12 Sep 2019

An Amazing Journey, made possible by the special people at Amazing

Two ladies going on the 19 days Everest Three Passes trek. Needless to say we created a lot of concern amongst family and friends. I am grateful to my travel partner Aimee for choosing Amazing Nepal to arrange all our tour plans. All we did was inform them of our intended destination, the number of days that we had to spend and the dates we were expected to touch down in Kathmandu. Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition took care of the rest.

Our guide Arjun, met us at the airport and took us to our lovely garden themed hotel in Kathmandu. We then met Santosh who briefed us about the itinerary that he had planned for us and Binod, our porter joined us the next day when we flew out to Lukla to start our trek.

From the start of the trek, we were very aware of Arjun‘s expertise as a guide. There was constant exchange of information between him and other porters/guides who were returning from the trek. He remained informed of everything that was going on at our destination for the day and the routes we were taking. April being a very busy month for trekking, meant that there were shortages of beds at the tea houses and camps Arjun knew exactly which camps to bypass in order to get us beds for the day. We saw many trekkers being turned away as rooms were fully occupied and were immensely grateful that we had Arjun to take care of us.

Having a mild balance disorder, I boarded the plane to Kathmandu telling myself that it’s okay if I don’t reach my destination. Without Arjun’s help and constant encouragement, I could not have made it through all the suspension bridges, very steep mountain paths and the avalanche hit mountain sides to reach my destination. The 360 degrees view of the world’s most amazing mountains viewed from the passes and viewpoints was really breath taking.

Look no further for a trusted, professional trekking company. Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition will take care of all the nitty-gritty details so that you can just enjoy your trek.