Everest Three Pass Trek

Trip Overview

‘ADVENTURE OVER THREE HIGH PASSES AND SCENIC PASSES OF KHUMBU IN THE SHADE OF MIGHTY EVEREST’

Everest Three Pass Trek, where this great adventure covers all best and scenic high areas of Khumbu in the shade of mighty Mt. Everest and range of giant peaks, which will be at the constant range during this amazing walks, enclosed with mountains away from main walking trails and villages. Everest 3 Passes Trek, an adventure that leads you to cross and traverse from one scenic spot to another beautiful area from Imjatse to Gokyo valley and completing at the sleepy village of Thame within a great scenic valley west of Khumbu.

Everest Three Pass Trek involves Kongma-la 5,535 m / Cho-la 5,367 m and the last Renjo-la at above 5,360 m, where Kongma-la will be the highest point of the pass with Kalapathar top the highest spot of the adventure at above 5,545 m. Everest Three Passes Trek will be a great trip on high Himalaya, located Nepal Mid-East where interested people can take part in this adventurous walks, your patience and positive attitude with determination will make this adventure worth the tough and challenging walks. Enjoy marvelous time on this adventurous journey where walk leads you into hidden pockets of high Khumbu valley within the Everest region, away from the main flow of trekkers for some days in complete isolation and in the harmony of high mountains that surrounds you. Everest Base Camp Via three high passes trek begins with a sweeping short flight from Kathmandu to land at an interesting town in Lukla, where the walk starts through lovely Sherpa villages along with grand scenery of hills, forest, and snow-capped peaks. Slowly walk leads to high areas at Namche Bazaar with a rest day for acclimatization and then heading much higher with super views of Everest-Lhotse-Nuptse-Amadablam.

Everest Three Pass Trek including with impressive Thyanbboche monastery. After Thyangboche walk leads away from green vegetation and tree lines for a week heading into pure wilderness crossing Kongma-la above Imjatse valley to reach at Lobuche unto Everest base camp with a climb of the high rocky hilltop at Kalapathar for an awesome panorama of Everest-Pumori and range of peaks. The next adventure leads to cross high and scenic Cho-la, often spelled as Tsho, where walk leads downhill towards massive Ngozumba glacier to reach beautiful Gokyo valley and its simmering lakes with close views of Cho-Oyu worlds 6^th highest mountain. At Gokyo takes you to another scenic view top of Gokyo-Ri facing superb panorama of the world’s four highest peaks with Everest-Lhotse-Cho Oyu and Makalu, then traversing our last and final pass over Renjo-la to reach a quiet and sleepy village at Thame. Finally, our journey comes to an end walking back to Namche and at Lukla for a super scenic flight to land at Kathmandu, after completing one of the finest and memorable adventures and experiences on Everest Renjo la pass, Chola Pass and Kong ma la pass Trek.

Trip Preview:

Mode of accommodation: Hotels and local Lodge on treks.
Trek Grade: Adventurous to Challenging in snow condition.
Highest spot on treks: 5,545 m. at Kalapathar & Everest Base Camp at 5,364 m with Kongma-la 5,535 m / Cho-la 5,367 m and Renjo-la 5,360 m.
Trek Duration: 17 Nights and 18 Days with flights and walks.
People and Culture: Populated by highlanders of Everest the Sherpa people
interwoven with strong Buddhism religion and colorful
culture with ancient traditional heritage and customs.
Best Seasons: March to May and September to December months,
March to May lively with wildflowers and rhododendron
(Nepal national flower in blooming times, where days are
clear for views. October to December another best months
for treks with clear views, but with short lights, cold in the
morning and night times chances of snow on route walks.

Total Trip: 21 Nights and 22 Days (arrival to final departure)

Details Itinerary

Short Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Drive or Fly to scenic Pokhara 860 m and transfer to hotel- 06 hrs journey.

Day 03: Drive and trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,430 m – 05 hrs.
Day 04:  Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m – 05 hrs.
Day 05:  Morning hike to Poon-Hill and trek to Sauta 2,200 m – 05 hrs.
Day 06:  Trek to Cistibung 3,000 m -05 hrs.
Day 07:  Trek to Khopra Ridge 3,870 m -03 hrs.
Day 08:  At Khopra Ridge with options for a day hike to holy Khair lake – 06 hrs.
Day 09:  Trek to Dobato 3,420 m – 05 hrs.
Day 10:  Trek to Ghandruk 1,950 m -05 hrs.
Day 11:  Trek to Syauli Bazaar and drive to Pokhara 3 hrs walk with 2 hrs ride.
Day 12: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 13: Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound or to respective destinations.

Detail Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu international airport get transferred to hotels after received by our guides and staff, at hotel check-in and join in for group briefing regarding treks and other useful information, with welcome dinner.

Day 02: Drive to Fly to Pokhara 860 m – 06 hrs ride and 30 mins via air.

An early morning departure from the hotel taking an overland drive to reach Nepal Mid-West at scenic Pokhara, during six hours drive views of snow-capped peaks, then arriving by the lake a side of Phewa in Pokhara, where many good hotels located with grand views of Annapurna peaks.

(Flying options of 30 mins panoramic flight to land at Pokhara from Kathmandu)

Day 03: Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,430m -05 hrs.
Morning two-hour drive to reach the foothills past towns and villages with views of Annapurna mountain range and Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”. As this reaches Nayapul (new bridge) where our adventure begins with a gentle walk through Bhirethati, and past farmlands as walk completes at Tirkhedhuga village in the comfort of a nice lodge after a good day walks.

Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m – 05 hrs walk.
Morning walk on uphill for two hours all the way to Ulleri village with views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchare, from here on walk gets better past Bhanthati, and then on a pleasant trail within the alpine forest of oaks-pines and rhododendron trees. Slowly walk leads with short climb gaining heights on reaching at Ghorepani village with fabulous views of Mt. Dhaulagiri range of peaks, Ghorepani village populated by Poon / Magar ethnic tribe, famous for Poon Hill viewpoint.

Day 05:  Morning hike to Poon-Hill and trek to Sauta 2,200m – 05 hrs.
Early morning hike to Poon-Hill at 3,210 m offers sunrise views of mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna and as far to Ganesh Himal towards the far-east horizon with Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”. After superb mountain views and sunrise walk continues from Ghorepani to reach Sauta village heading off from the main trail away after Chitre village, trek leads through rhododendron forest, on down-hill with last short climb to Sauta village for an overnight stop.

Day 06: Trek to Chistibung 3,000 m -05 hrs.
Starting morning walk past farm fields and scattered villages, trekking north and into serene rhododendron and bamboo forest, then with slow climb following route towards Khair ridge, walk leads uphill to reach at Chistibung for an overnight stop, a small place with few small huts serving as tea-houses.

Day 07: At Khopra Ridge with options for a day hike to holy Khair lake – 06 hrs.
Today’s walk of few hours heading to our destination at Khopra ridge, from here gaining altitude leaving tree lines for short alpine bushes. The morning after few hours of scenic walk finally reaching at overnight stop at Khair / Kopra ridge, a scenic spot with amazing views of surrounding landscapes and Mt. Dhaulagiri massive range, Vara-Shikar (Annapurna Fang), Annapurna South which towers from this wonderful spot.

Day 08: At Kopra Ridge for a day hike to holy Khair lake.
A great place for rest day and hike to holy Khair Lake located at 4,247 m. a long day hike takes you at holy site where religious festival held in the month of August. Villagers from surrounding area assemble here to worship and pray to Lord Shiva and bathe in the icy waters, sacrifices sheep and goats.

Day 09: Trek to Dobato 3,420 m – 05 hrs.
After a wonderful time at Khair and Khopra ridge, morning walk leads to descending within grazing lands in the midst of rhododendron forest to reach our overnight stop at Dobato a summer pasture grazing land for the local Sheppard’s with striking views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchare.

Day 10: Trek to Ghandruk 1,951m – 04 hours.
From Dobato with beautiful views of mountains walk leads to a large Gurung village at Ghandruk walking within rhododendron, oaks and pines forest, after pleasant morning walk reaching at Tadapani and the continue walks to Ghandruk village for an overnight stop.

Day 11: Trek to Syauli Bazaar and drive to Pokhara 3 hrs walk with 2 hrs ride.
Our last day of the trek, where morning leads to a nice pleasant walk downhill towards low and warm farm areas at Syauli Bazaar, where an interesting short drive takes you at the scenic and beautiful Pokhara for overnight stops by famous serene Lake Phewa.

Day 12: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.
Morning from Pokhara an exciting overland journey back to Kathmandu on route observe farm villages and towns and then reach Kathmandu by afternoon, rest of the day free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

Day 13: Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound or to respective destinations.
Last day in the land of Himalayan Wonders, as per your international flight time depart from the hotel for an airport for your international flight back to home countries or other respective destinations.

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