Everest Three High Passes Trekking with Base Camp and Kalapatthar- 20 Days

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Overview

Duration 20 Days
Difficulty Level Strenuous
Max. Altitude 5,555m | 18,225ft
Trip Start and End Kathmandu- Kathmandu
Trip Area Khumbu Region
Best Season Spring & Autumn

Highlights

Sightseeing tours of historical UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.
Scenic mountain flight to and from Lukla.
Visiting Tengboche Monastery. Visiting Namche and Khumjung Village.
Unforgettable views of Khumbu Ice fall.
View of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Khumbu Ice Fall.
Trek to Everest Three High passes.
Pass over the Khumbu- La.
Pass over the Cho la.
Pass over the Renjo la.
View from Gokyo Ri.
Visit of Gokyo Lake and the Valley.

Everest Three High Passes Trekking with Base Camp and Kalapatthar- 20 Days Video

Everest Trek Video

Everest Three High Pass Trek with Base camp and Kalapatthar is an exciting adventure in the Himalayas of Nepal. It consists of trekking on popular Everest trails while also seeing unique ornaments (flora and fauna) of the Khumbu region. Although it is inclusive of Everest base camp trek and hike to Kala Patthar. Throughout we cross three passes in the Everest region -Kongma la pass (5,535m/18,159ft), Cho La pass (5420m/17,782ft), and Renjo La pass (5,340m/17,520ft) and involve other high mountain passes.

During the trip, routes present trekkers to the remote and untouched Nangpa la valley, the Sherpa village of Marlung, the monastery village of Thame, and other scenic villages with a great variety of cultural traditions, colorful festivals, and so on. The first high pass of this trek is Renjo la pass. It provides a lifetime memory of beautiful views of Everest and other Himalayan ranges.

The Renjo La pass route is off the usually flattened road. At the pass, several snowy peaks are in the background, which provides an incredible atmosphere. At some stage in Cho la pass trek, there is some short and exciting rise of Gokyo Ri, Chucking Ri, Thangnak, and Dzongkha. A day trip to the fourth and fifth lakes would be a further attraction in Gokyo Valley from where the views are boundless. Descending the Gokyo valley the hike to the Gokyo RI offers great views of the Ngozumba glacier. The Gokyo RI is considered the best viewpoint in the entire Everest region. Crossing the Cho La pass, which is mostly steep climbing, directs you to the world-famous Everest base camp. Kongma la pass is the last and highest high pass in the Everest region. It is a splendid pass that offers a charming view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Trekking down, you visit the Tengboche monastery and sightsee the Tibetan Buddhist culture, and we make our way back down to Lukla.

The Everest Three High Pass Trekking demands reasonable fitness and the ability to walk through steep gradients besides an average walk of 5-6 hours per day besides mental endurance. Prepare for the trek with cardiovascular training such as cycling, swimming, hill-climbing, and walking for enjoying the trek to the utmost level. Join hands with Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition for professional expertise, a carefully planned itinerary, and the best possible customer service and trekkers’ security. We believe to serve our clients with the best.

Best Time of the Year to Trek Three High Passes Trek with Base Camp & Kalapatthar

Autumn Season: September, October, and November are the best month to hike or trek to three high passes with base camp and Kalapatthar. The stunning panoramic views, clear blue sky, best weather, and greenery environment attract you to have there.

Spring Season: February, March, April, and May is also high season for trekking to Three High Passes with Base Camp & Kalapatthar.

Required Permits for Everest Three High Pass Trekking

Are you planning to trek Three high passes on Everest and worried about permits and entry fees? To do Three high passes trekking on Everest, you have to obtain different kinds of permits. There are 2 permits required. The first one is the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fee which is obtained at Lukla, the 2nd one is Sagarmatha National Park entry permits, Which is obtained at Monjo. You don't need to worry about it, your guide will settle all the required things.

Let, Himalayan Scenery Treks & expedition serve you with the excellent services you deserve as we believe every individual is special in one or another way. Come and join us for an amazing lifelong experience.

NOTE:It is recommended that you should arrive in Kathmandu a day earlier before you start your trek (if you do not have a day tour of Kathmandu scheduled). And If you have scheduled a Kathmandu day tour you should arrive two days prior to the actual day of trekking.

If you are able to arrive a day earlier, it will be best for you as you will get some time to rest, know about the trekking you are doing, get info about the trekking routes, and get time to buy trekking equipment if necessary. Similarly, if you can manage a day or two after trekking. In case of any flight delay from Lukla to Kathmandu due to different circumstances, you will have a lower chance of missing your international flights. Adding some extra days beside actual trekking days will help you enjoy your trip to Nepal to the fullest without having to worry about any preparations, any flight delays, and missing international flights

Itinerary

After breakfast, the trek goes through Imja Khola valley and some stone walled fields. On the way, we will also have beautiful views of Mt Lhotse, Mt Ama Dablam, and Island Peak. The path ahead is crossed by ice streams. We continue our walk for half an hour and reach Chhukung. Then, we start our trek toward Chhukung Ri. From the top, we have a stunning view of Ama Dablam and Amphu labcha peaks. We descend back to Chhukung. Overnight stay at guest house.

Early morning, we continue our trek to reach the highest part of the entire journey which is Kongma La pass. We can take a trail over a hill which is to the northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier moraines. The top of the pass is marked by cairns and Buddhist prayer flags. The final descent from the pass is the most difficult part of today’s journey. After climbing the moraine on the far side, the trail turns north through Khumbu Glacier which takes us to Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.

Along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, our trial moves ahead. Through the path, we see the crest of the north ridge of Everest along with Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, and other mountains. Next, we admire panoramic views of the Himalayan vista.

We climb on a steep track up to the top of Changri Glacier. As we touch Gorak Shep, we are bounded by the Himalayas with beautiful nature. After resting for some time, we continue to Everest Base Camp.

We cross along the rocky dunes, moraines, and streams before reaching the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain, Everest. From here we admire Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori mountains. We trek back to Gorak Shep and spend the night.

We are going to cross the famous Cho La pass. An early morning uphill struggle towards the pass challenges us in the very beginning of the day. When we reach Cho La pass, a spectacular view of the mountain peaks greets us. After spending few memorable minutes at the pass, we descend to Thagnak to stay overnight. The descent is a bit tricky, so we trek down carefully not to slip off.

As we gain height, the Cho La Lake begins to appear and the Ama Dablam presides over a range of mountains in the south, and Cholatse soars in the west. Climbing the incline is not easy; it is steep but made worse by boulders over some of which we will have to scramble.

The final climb to the Cho La can be a little tricky as the trail curves round a crevasse. The top of the pass is marked by prayer flags and Cairns. The scenery of majestic peaks in all directions is breathtaking. Although long, the path leading down to Thangnak is not difficult.

Our trail brings us to the edge of the Ngozumpa glacier, which is the longest glacier in Nepal. Reaching the other side of the glacier, we see the second Gokyo Lake on the series of six lakes. A short distance away is the third Gokyo Lake. On the edge of this lake stands the Gokyo Village where we spend the night.

We climb Gokyo Ri today and enjoy views of the incredible mountain vista. We can also tour the fourth Gokyo Lake today which is only 3km north of the Gokyo Village. Next, continue trekking to the 5th lake. The view from ‘Scoundrel's Viewpoint, located at the edge of the 5th lake, is astonishing. Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu mountains and the huge Ngozumba Glacier are ours to admire. We trek back to Gokyo and spend the night.

We start the day early in the morning to complete the long day’s trek ahead. Our trail moves alongside Dudh Pokhari (lake) for a while. We walk for around two hours before descending towards the Renjo La pass.

On the way, we are rewarded with extravagant views of the Himalayan and Rolwaling ranges and others. Views from the Renjo La pass are much like that from Gokyo Ri with the third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Village beneath the gray smear of the Ngozumpa Glacier.

We also get outstanding views of Mt. Everest from the top of the pass. Continuing on from the past, our trail winds down a stone staircase and then moves over loose scree to reach the south bank of Angladumba Tsho Lake. The presence of ice on the trail while descending down can make our descent a bit hazardous.

Along the way, we see Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake. We walk down a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Lumde where there is a support lodge, but it is often closed. We walk almost for an hour from Lumde to get to Marlung on the east bank of the Bhote Koshi River. Overnight at Marlung.

The descent from Marulung to Thame follows a traditional route used for centuries by the Tibetan traders. We cross the Bhote Koshi River and descend to Taranga. The trail continues to descend, and we cross two bridges before reaching Thame. Overlooking Thame is its famous Gompa situated on a hill to the west. From here, we descend gradually on a trail that passes through a few small villages before reaching Namche Bazaar which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

It’s the last day of trekking when we trek to Lukla today.

We walk past Monjo village cross suspension bridges and walk past Phakding and advance towards Lukla. Once we reach Lukla to bring our trekking part to an end, we duly thank our supporting team members. If it were not for their amazing effort, our journey would be very difficult. We celebrate the joy of making it to the base of the highest peak in the world.

We take a morning flight from the Lukla airstrip leaving the mighty mountains behind us. Another exciting flight with adventure takes us back to the city civilization. Once in Kathmandu, we spend leisurely time back in the chaos of the city after so many days of serene mountain air and incredible adventure.city's

As the last day on this trip, we drive you to the airport as per your flight schedule back to home or onward destination. We definitely hope that you enjoyed the classic Everest High Pass Trek and hope to see you for another adventure soon.

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Cost Details

Included

Airport pick up and drop off by private vehicle
Three-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
Kathmandu city tours, tour guide, and private transportation
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly trekking guide.
Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, and equipment.
Accident insurance for all staff
Himalayan Scenery trekking map, Trekking T-shirt, and duffel bag for trekking
First aid medical kit, Oximeter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
Sagarmatha National Park Permit & TIMS Card Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
Worst case, help with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
Government taxes & office service charge

Excluded

Personal Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa.
Snacks /Drinks and other personal expenses
Hot showers during the trek
Personal trekking equipment
WiFi internet and phone call unless it’s free.
Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers

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Client Reviews

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Everest Base Camp trek with Nam & Harry, the best guide and porter in Nepal!
An absolutely amazing experience made even better by our guide and porter Nam & Harry. The trek itself was incredible with amazing scenery and experiences. Accommodation was all arranged through the company which was perfect. Nam was very knowledgable, attentive and communicative throughout the trek, he really did make the experience that much better. Himalayan Scenery Treks were also very organised and helpful throughout the process.

For anyone thinking of doing this trek, or any others in Nepal, I’d fully recommend contacting Himalayan Scenery Treks and requesting Nam as your guide. It’s a once in a lifetime experience that you won’t regret!
Big thank you also to Ram and Santosh and the rest of the lads
tollmarkFrom: United Kingdom,March 20, 2019
Everest High Pass trek
We did the Everest high pass Trek from the 8th of November till the 22th of November 2018.

All the questions I had were answered in advance by email and the pickup from the airport was perfect.

I especially want to give our guide Bikram khadka (BK) many thanks for doing a good job. He has a open personality, always has safety on his mind and was the best to hang out with. When one of our team members got sick BK did everything in his power to find a good solution and managed to do this as well.

Also at the airport in Lukla when due to bad weather we could not fly, BK managed to get us on an earlier flight the next day!

All was very good and we had a fantastic trek/holiday.

Highly recommended!!

Kind regards,

Tjabel S
tjabelsFrom: Australia,December 31, 2018

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