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Three Passes Trek
Three Passes Trek
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Three Passes Trek

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Country
Nepal

Duration
19 Days

Maximum altitude
5550 m

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Strenuous

Best Season
September, October, November, December, February to April

Accomodation
Included

Meals
Included

Start/End Point
Lukla

Trek Highlights

Exciting opportunity to cross three high passes of Everest in a one trekking

The unforgettable experience of crossing Renjola pass (5435), Chola pass (5420m) and Kongmala Pass (5535m)

Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Gokyo Lake

Climbing to Gokyo Ri (5375m)

Eye-catching views of the glacier and Khumbu Ice fall

Visiting Tengboche Monastery

See the real lifestyle of mountain people (Sherpas)

Flora and fauna inside Sagarmatha National Park

Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu mountain flight

Trek Overview

Three Passes Trek is the best option for adventure trekkers who are interested to do high pass trekking in the Everest region. To complete this trail it takes at least 19 days. It can be extended a few more days if they deserve rest days in some places. In this trekking, you get an opportunity to cross three high passes of Everest region. They are Renjola pass (5435), Chola pass (5420m) and Kongma-La Pass(5535m). This trekking offers natural grandeur of the world’s high altitude places with magnificent views of towering mountains. As the trekking trail goes via Sherpa villages, the trekkers can also observe the authentic lifestyle of mountain people. Like other trekking of the Everest region, this trekking also starts from Lukla after 35 minutes mountain flight from Kathmandu. In the early days, it follows the route leads to Namche Bazaar, the main junction of all Everest trekking

Three passes trek from Namche Bazaar it takes the path to Thame village and Lungdhen. The next morning of arrival in Lungdhen you’ll move to cross first pass Renjola. Crossing Renjola you get down to beautiful mountain lake Gokyo and sleep in the mountain lodge nearby Gokyo Lake. The next morning first of all the trekking guide takes you to climb Gokyo Ri for enchanting views of Mt. Everest and other high mountains, Gokyo lake, and glacier. After lunch, the path of second adventurous high pass Chola pass begins. Crossing Chola pass, you’ll trek up to Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar. Then trek back for crossing third and last pass Kongmala. After Kongmala pass you’ll take one day rest in Chhukung valley. From the next day follow the route of Namche Bazaar and while arrival at Lukla, the exciting trekking ends. Finally, the next morning you’ll fly back to Kathmandu.

Everest three pass trekking is a great place to enjoy and experience the high altitude adventure with Himalayan Smiles on this awesome trek crossing over and above 5, 400 meters ridges. While experience the absolute wilderness with only the sound of crackling and movement of ice and glaciers and howling cold wind and breeze with enough high altitude bright sun during the daytime.

Everest three passes includes Renjo-la (5,435), Cho-la (5,420m), Kongma-La (5,535m)offers incredible vista of Mt. Everest (8,848m) Lhotse (8,516 m), Cho-Oyu (8, 201m), Nuptse (7,855m) Mt. Pumori (7,161 m) Amadablam (6,812 m) and world’s 5th highest Mt. Makalu (8,463 m) with many adjoining peaks in the comfort of nice cozy lodge on route trekking, offering utmost hospitality of the Sherpa “The Highlanders of Himalaya” and the guidance of expert Himalayan Smiles Guides and strong cheerful porters.

Three passes trek is a wonderful adventure Everest Three Passes located within Sagarmath National Park with an area of 1,148 sq. Km. Sagarmatha name for Everest in Nepali and Chomolungma in Sherpa and Tibetan. It is located north-east of Khumbu region in Nepal, this high altitude park added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 1979.

The famed bloom of rhododendrons occurs during spring (April and May) although another flora is most colorful during the monsoon season (June to August). And also animals are likely seen on route trek that are Himalayan Thar, Ghoral, Serow(mountain goats)and musk deer.

The snow leopard and Himalayan black bear are present but rarely sighted, other mammals’ are the weasel, marten, Himalayan mouse hare (pika), and jackal and langur monkey.

Crossing Everest, three pass trek with breathtaking views in remote corners of Khumbu and Everest area with time visiting the old Buddhist monastery makes this adventure enjoyable and mesmerizing with great support and guidelines of Himalayan Smile services with expert guides showing you the wonders of Himalaya like flora/fauna, culture and mountain panorama.

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Outline Itinerary

1:

Arrival in Kathmandu

2:

Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

3:

Phakding to Namche Bazar 3440m

4:

Rest day in Namche

5:

Trek Namche to Thame

6:

Trek Thame to Lungden

7:

Trek Lungden to Gokyo via Renjo La 5430m

8:

Trek Gokyo to Dragnag

9:

Trek Dragnag to Lobouche

10:

Trek Lobouche to Everest Base Camp

11:

Trek Gorakshep to Lobuche & Kalapathar morning hike

12:

Trek Lobouche to Chhukung

13:

Rest day in Chhukung

14:

Trek Chhukung to Dingbochey

15:

Trek Dingbochy to Namche Bazar

16:

Namche trek Phakding

17:

Trek Phakding to Lukla

18:

Fly Lukla to Kathmandu

19:

Departure

Prices - Prices are per person and excluding all International flight.

Silver price:

The trekkers should pay by themselves the expenses of their meals and accommodation in the tea house while they're trekking. But other services are the same which are included in the Gold price and are also included in the Silver price.

Gold price:

We provide you with accommodation in a tea house and all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), while you're trekking.

Price
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    • Airport to hotel pick up and drop by private vehicle
    • Two-night hotel in Kathmandu at three-star categories in BB plan
    • One highly experienced mountain Guide and  Porter
    • One dinner with a typical Nepali culture show in Kathmandu
    • Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porter
    • Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, duffel bag, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
    • Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
    • All necessary papers work and Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
    • TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
    • Khumbu Village community entry fees
    • All additional government tax
    • All ground transportation is by private vehicle.
    • Kathmandu/ Lukla / Kathmandu airfare.(Ramechap - Lukla / Lukla-Ramechap)
    • Trek Guide airfare.
    • Other ground transportation
    • Nepal entry visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days/ USD 50 for 30 days from the date of issue) (You may easily get a Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
    • Accommodation in Mountain Lodge run by local people during a trek
    • All meals during trekking
    • International airfare
    • Travelers Insurance
    • Cold and hot drinks (Alcohol  and cold drinks)
    • Boiled water, Hot shower, Mineral water, Batteries charge, and hot drinks (in a pot)
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
    • Bar bills, telephone bills, and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
    • Tips to guide and porter
    • All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness strike etc.
    • Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking
    • We don't include drinking water on the trek which you can buy at several places for between $1 and $3 a bottle (it gets more expensive towards base camp). A better solution is to buy water tablets in Kathmandu for around $2 and treat the water (your guide can help you find good places to fill your water bottle).
    • The other things not included on the trek are like Wifi, charging batteries, and hot showers. Wifi is available in some tea houses for $3 to $5 an hour. Hot Showers are also available in a few for around $4 and charging costs about $1.50 an hour.
    • Unforeseen costs due to flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc. You are responsible for extra hotel nights ($30/night) and meals in Kathmandu for any extra days in Nepal due to flight delays.
    • .
  • Airport to hotel pick up and drop by private vehicle
  • Two-night hotel in Kathmandu at three-star categories in BB Plan.
  • Accommodation in Mountain Lodge run by local people during a trek
  • Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) a cup of tea/coffee in each meal during the trek
  • One dinner with a typical Nepali culture show in Kathmandu
  • One highly experienced mountain Guide and Porter
  • Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, duffel bag, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
  • Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and Porter
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
  • All necessary papers work and Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
  • TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
  • Khumbu Village community entry fee
  • All additional government tax
  • All ground transportation is by private vehicle.
  • Kathmandu/ Lukla / Kathmandu airfare.(Ramechap-Lukla-Ramechap)
  • Trek guide airfare.
  • Other ground transportation
  • Nepal entry visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days/ USD 50 for 30 days from the date of issue) (You may easily get a Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
  • International airfare
  • Travelers Insurance
  • Cold  and hotel drinks
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Boiled water, Hot shower, Mineral water, Batteries charge, and hot drinks (in a pot)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Bar bills, telephone bills, and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
  • Tips to guide and porter
  • All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness strike etc.
  • Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking
  • We don't include drinking water on the trek which you can buy at several places for between $1 and $3 a bottle (it gets more expensive towards base camp). A better solution is to buy water tablets in Kathmandu for around $2 and treat the water (your guide can help you find good places to fill your water bottle).
  • The other things not included on the trek are like Wifi, charging batteries, and hot showers. Wifi is available in some tea houses for $3 to $5 an hour. Hot Showers are also available in a few for around $4 and charging costs about $1.50 an hour.
  • Unforeseen costs due to flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc. You are responsible for extra hotel nights ($30/night) and meals in Kathmandu for any extra days in Nepal due to flight delays.

Trek Map

Three Passes Trek map
Three Passes Trek Altitude chart

Detailed Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu'

Airport representative from our office will pick you up at airport and drop you to your hotel. Then we have discussion and orientation about journey with guide about the trip. Duffel bag, sleeping bag, jacket arrangement is also made at the same time.

Kathmandu hotel
Orientation program
Welcome drinks
Kathmandu (1400m)

Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding'

Early morning we drive to Domestic airport for Lukla flight which takes 25 minute. We take short break in Lukla for refreshment and introduction with porter then we walk to Phakding 2610m. Launch on the way at the place called Thado Koshi. Duration of trek is 3hrs for this day.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Phakding

Phakding to Namche Bazar 3440m'

This day we pass through several villages crossing river Dudh Koshi several times through suspension bridge. We stop at Jorsalle for launch and we walk uphill straight up after the place called Larja Dovan which is tough part of the hike for the day.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Namche Bazaar

Rest day in Namche'

We go for day hike to Everest view hotel 3880m for acclimatization which roughly takes 4 hours of walk. We can see the panoramic view of Mt Everest and other famous mountain of Khumbu region. Sherpa culture and village is another highlight.

Mountain Lodge
Hiking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Namche Bazaar

Trek Namche to Thame'

This day we walk towards left side of the valley passing through several Sherpa villages. We take launch at the village called Thamo which is also Sherpa village. we cross the river Bhote Koshi through narrow gorge and walk uphill half an hour then reach Thame 3800m.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Lungden

Trek Thame to Lungden'

This day we walk to Lungden 4380m via bank of Bhote Koshi river. The trail is very beautiful with magnificent mountain view. We pass through yak pastureland so we see many yaks during the hike. we reach Lungden for overnight stay and prepare for the pass.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Lungden

Trek Lungden to Gokyo via Renjo La 5430m'

This day we start trekking early morning which goes all the way uphill until the top of Renjo – La 5430m. From the top of Renjola we can see the beautiful panoramic view of Mountain including some of the world highest including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Choyou, Amadablam. We hike down to Gokyo for overnight stay.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Gokyo

Trek Gokyo to Dragnag '

We hike to Gokyo Ri 5357m early morning from where we can see panoramic view of Himalaya then we hike down to Gokyo and trek to Dragnag 4700m crossing the Ngozumba glacier. we walk total 6hrs this day.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Dragnag

Trek Dragnag to Lobouche'

This day early morning hike leads to the top of Chola 5368m and we walk down to Zongla then we walk further to Lobouche 4900m where we stay overnight. The view we can see this day is mesmerizing many close up view of towering mountain.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Lobouche

Trek Lobouche to Everest Base Camp'

This day we trek to Everest Base Camp 5364m. First we go to Gorakshep 5140m where we take launch and we walk to Everest base camp then we come back to Gorakshep for overnight stay. We walk 8 hours in total this day.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking, Explore Everest base camp
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Everest Base Camp

Trek Gorakshep to Lobuche & Kalapathar morning hike'

We hike to Kalapathar 5550m hill for the panoramic view of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Pumori etc. It takes 3hrs to reach the top and one hours to come back. We walk to Lobouche for overnight stay after having breakfast in Gorakshep. We walk 6hrs total this day.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Kalapathar & Lobouche

Trek Lobouche to Chhukung'

This day we walk to Chhukung via Khongmala pass 5535m and descend down to Chhukung 4730m. The duration of hike is 9 hours so we eat packed launch on the way. after reaching Chhukung we celebrate for successful pass crossing.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Chhukung

Rest day in Chhukung'

This day we explore around Chhukung. There are bunch of side trips like Chhukung Ri, Imja lake, Island peak base camp that we can do one of these on this day. We come back same place for overnight stay.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Chhukung

Trek Chhukung to Dingbochey'

This day we walk downhill towards Dingbochey 4410mfollowing Imja river. Dingbochey is one of the highest village locating in the lap of Mt Amadablam. We have great view of mountains on this hike. Dingbochey village consists of several traditional, mordern houses and many field fenced by granite stone.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Dingboche

Trek Dingbochy to Namche Bazar'

This day we walk back down to Namche bazar which takes roughly about 8 hrs which is mostly downhill. We rejuvenate taking hot shower and go for museum visit which is very interesting. You can take body massage here to get rid of the sore muscles from trek also parting is possible here.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Namche Bazaar

Namche trek Phakding'

We trek down to Phakding which goes downhill to Larja Dovan and traverse through stone spread trail which follows right and left side of the valley respectively. Phakding is the warmest and the lowest place of journey so far thus you can feel hottest here.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Phakding

Trek Phakding to Lukla'

We have short walk on this day which takes only three hours to reach Lukla. After reaching Lukla we take launch, shower and village walk at the end. Evening we have thanks giving ceremony with porters for successful journey.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Lukla

Fly Lukla to Kathmandu'

We take breakfast and walk to Lukla airport early morning to fly back to Kathmandu. Its 30 minute scenic flight. You will be picked up from airport to hotel. you have free time for shopping and at evening you will have dinner with cultural show.

Kathmandu hotel
Fly to Ktm
Breakfast, Dinner
Kathmandu (1400m)

Departure'

After breakfast walk around Thamel, Last minute shopping and prepare for departure. We transfer you to the international airport for your final departure. It is suggested to leave before 3 hour for airport.

Airport drop
Breakfast

Trek FAQs

You don't need to carry all your stuff which is not required for trekking. You can be left at your hotel or Himalayan Smile Treks office in Kathmandu. Nearly all hotels have a luggage deposit but we do not store clients valuables in our office. Also the hotel you will provide locker their you can store your valuables things. After you come back from trekking, we handover your luggage and other stuff to you.

We assign one of our officers to look after you, who constantly stay in touch with you during your stay in Nepal. We give you his mobile number. Or you may directly contact to our office number also.

In fact you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking before you embark on journey.

If you're doing camping trek we offer standard meals as well as a vegetarian meal option. Just let us know if you want vegetarian meals when you book your trek. But we can't fulfill every trekkers requirement(i.e., dietary requirements or special meals ). Also tea house trekking you will get vegetarian meal. Please tell about your trekking guide about details of your food allergy.

If your solo trekkers we will provide you on single room in tea house. In peak season (October, November, December , March, April) you have to share room with a member of the same sex but it is rarely.

You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package.

Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m.

To some trekkers when they go over 3000 m they may feel some affect of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly a light headed which is fairly common. Sometime they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. In such case our guide who is experienced in first aid treatment and high altitude sickness will advise you about any health requirements and also treat you. Altitude sickness is dangerous but it can be avoidable. If your follow a few simple rules you will not suffer from altitude sickness. Rules are trek slowly with your guide, drink at least two liters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks), If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your guide and rest immediately. Lie down, drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are okay, and do not go down alone. For further information of altitude sickness

You must disclose at the time of booking any medical condition that could affect your ability to do the Himalaya trekking. The Himalayan Smile Treks advise to do trek who has with heart conditions, knee problems, severe asthma or pregnant should not participate in the trek. The Himalayan Smile Treks could not be responsible in Himalaya trekking due to the lack of the medical facilities any problems due to your special dietary requirements or medical condition

There is no government restriction on the age limit for the Nepal trekking. If the trekkers children under the age of 8 years old and adults over 70 years old. The Himalayan Smile Treks recommend to hire an extra porter(our package price including one porter for two people).

In our trek packages one porter is including for two people. The one porter can carry 20-25 kg your luggage( per person 12 KG). If you're interested to hire extra porter we will recommend to hire in Lukla for Everest base camp trek. The porter cost approximately USD 15. If you want to hire a porter then please let us know at the time you make your trek booking. After Lukla it is very difficult to get porter. if your hire porter above the Lukla or Namche bazaar the porter cost USD 20 to 30 but they cannot always be reliable.

As general rule, it is hot enough during the days to wear an open-neck shirt with shorts and you will not be cold. During the evening, it gets cold so, long trousers and a warm jersey is essential.

Please consult your local doctor and follow his advice. However, if you are taking any particular medicines, it would be best to bring them with you.

There are trekking shops at Thamel, in Kathmandu, where you can easily rent or buy items like sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks, rucksacks, duffel bags and other equipments on reasonable price.

We will recommend you to rent or buy sleeping bags as low as -30 °C. This temperature is suitable for Everest base camp trekking(above 4000m). We will suggest to buy /rent sleeping bags and so you can try it out. Also you can rent /buy sleeping bag in Kathmandu trekking store.

If you are flying from a remote mountain airstrip like Lukla, Jomsom, Simikot, Taplejung and Dolpo, you should keep at least two spare days before your departure for home.

Trekking areas like Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, all most tea houses/ mountain lodges have telephone facilities. From there you can make international calls to your home and friends staying any part of the world.

Nepal is absolutely safe country to travel. Our staffs do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safety of the trekkers. Before 2006 when Maoist movement was going on, there was a kind of fear in few trekking destinations. But today they have also come to peaceful political stream. So there is no more any fear and need to give donation for any party.

We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of trekking, high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism. Remember that trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics. About porters, they carry your luggage. They are also local citizens. Normally one porter carries 20 to 25 kg of stuff. Normally we provide one porter for every two trekkers

Our group size is minimum 2 and maximum 12 however we will start trek from One people. We can organize trek according to customer requested date.

In Everest region trekking we offer you accommodation in tea house (mountain lodge). A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Around 5000 m trekking you don't need crampons but if you're going cross the high pass like Larkya la pass(5,235 m), Throng la Pass(5216 m) and Cho La Pass( 5,420 m) it is recommended. We will provide clean sleeping bag during the trekking.

Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility. Many of them also available hot water for shower. The hot shower is bucket shower(not running hot shower) except Namche bazaar. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets can be either squat type of the western version.

In tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. In tea house your will get vegetarian food. Also we will recommend to eat Vegetarian food. Also in tea house has western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants

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