Lukla Everest Three Passes Trek - Nepal

Lukla Everest Three Passes Trek - Nepal

Lukla Everest Three Passes Trek

Everest Three Passes Trek is certainly a harder option trek compared to the Lukla Everest Base Camp Trek that most people do, but the experience of climbing over the passes and seeing much more of the high country including the Gokyo lakes will be amazing. The Everest High Pass Trek takes us through three different valley system linked by high passes in Khumbu region of Nepal on the doorstep to Mount Everest.

The magical trek enables you to see much more in the way of breathtaking mountain vistas than is usual on a trek in Everest. The trek journey is complemented by visits to Sherpa villages, homes and monasteries to offer you a insight into the quite but culturally vibrant Sherpa lifestyle.    

The 17 to 20 days long, challenging grade trekking trail in Khumbu is often known as Everest High Trek or Everest High Pass Trek or Everest Three Passes Trek. Three Passes Trek itinerary encounter with series of high alpine trek in Khumbu that is Renjo La Pass(5465m), Cho La Pass(5420m) and Khongma La Pass (5535m). It makes complete circuit from Namche. You can do this trek either clockwise or anti clockwise. You can either start from Jiri or from Lukla.


Destination:   EBC
Activities:   Trekking 
Duration:   17 days
Grade:   Moderate
Mode of Trip:   Lodge Trekking
Maximum Altitude:   5,500 meters
Transportation:   Private Tourist Vehicle + Flight
Accommodation:   Hotel + Guest House
Group Size:   1 - 12 people
Season:   March-May and Sept-Nov

Day 01: Kathmandu fly to Lukla treks to Phakding (35 minute flight, 8 Km, 3/4 hours) trek

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazzar (3500m)

Day 03: Namche Bazaar-Acclimatize day

Day 04: Trek to Thame (3800m, 3/4 hours)

Day 05: Trek to Lumde (4137m, 4/5 hours)

Day 06: Trek to Gokyo (4800m, 8 hours) via Renjo La Pass (5465m)

Day 07: Rest day in Gokyo (4800m, 3 hours)

Day 08: Trek to Thangnak (4750m, 3 hours)

Day 09: Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass (5367m, 6/7 hours)

Day 10: Treks to Lobuche (4900m)

Day 11: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m, 5/6 hours)

Day 12: Hike up to Kalapatthar (5545m) and trek to Lobuche (6/7 hours)

Day 13: Trek to Chhukung via Kongma la pass (4,730m, 6/7 hours)

Day 14: Trek to Tengboche (3,867m, 5/6 hours)

Day 15: Trek to Namche (3440m, 4/5 hours)

Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2,800m, 18/20 km, 6/7 hours)

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu (1350m, 35 minute)

Cost Includes

  • Airport pick up and drop upon arrival and departure In trekking; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 3 meals per day and overnight accommodation at tea house lodge.
  • Both way Transportation Kathmandu to Ramechhap
  • Flight fare from Ramechhap -Lukla-Ramechhap 
  • Necessary trekking permit, conservation and TIMS fee.
  • Trained trekking guide, porter, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
  • 4 Nights hotel in Kathmandu (BB Basis)
  • One day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

Cost Excludes

  • Extra day hotel stay in Kathmandu
  • Foods self lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
  • Personal expenses are laundry, telephone, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water), tips for guide & porter etc.
  • Personal travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost. Extra cost for if in case trek effected by natural calamities
  • Personal trekking equipments for the trek.

Trip Facts

Trip Duration 17 Day
Destination Nepal
Trip Grade Strenuous - C
Transportation Private Vehicle
Accomodation Hotel + Lodges + Tent
Starting Price US$
Trip Type Tea House Trek
Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Max. Altitude 5,500 Meter

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