Highlights:
- Step into the iconic three passes of the Everest, Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass, & Kongma La Pass.
- Visit popular Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp on the same trip.
- Experience the authentic local culture of the Sherpa Community and their wonderful settlements.
- Hike to Kala Patthar for unparalleled views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and many others.
- Thrilling and adventure experience throughout the trek in the Everest Region.
- Insights of Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Ice Fall.
Overview of Everest High Passes Trek
Everest Three High Passes Trek is an incredible journey through the loop of the Khumbu Region. This thrilling journey combines some of Nepal's highest passes: Kongma La Pass (5535m), Cho La Pass (5420m), and Renjo La Pass (5360m). In addition to these passes, walk over the iconic Everest Base Camp (5364m) and Kala Pathhar (5555m). This journey to the loop of the whole Everest Region allows one to experience pristine lakes, Ice Fall, Glaciers, High mountains, Sherpa Community, striking landscapes, diverse flora & fauna in Sagarmatha National Park, and vantage viewpoints.
During this trek, get ready to witness some magical mountains, including Mount Everest, in front of your eyes. The awe-inspiring views of soaring peaks, wonderful Sherpa Villages, natural scenery, ice falls, and glaciers will leave you speechless. Though the voyage is mentally and physically tough, it is rewarded with a lifetime experience in the Himalayas.
Be part of this adventurous trip to the highest passes of the Everest Region. Without a doubt, this has to be the most thrilling and physically demanding trek of Nepal. Hence, those nomads who want to push themselves beyond their limits and are extremely fit can embark on this adventure. Mental Resilience is equally crucial to overcoming this kind of adventure.
Hike to Everest Base Camp with Renjo La Pass, Chola Pass & Kongma La Pass
This is pure adrenaline through high passes to the iconic Everest Base Camp. It is like a mountaineering journey through high passes over 5000 meters. While trekking to Everest Base Camp is still a dream for many trekkers, this route leads you to the iconic foothills of Mount Everest along with Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass, and Kongma La Pass. Each pass provides a different perspective of mountain vistas, landscapes, and glaciers.
The Everest Three High Pass Trekking Path provides what many travelers dream of. Hiking to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar is itself an achievement during this trip. Likewise, while crossing Renjo La Pass, admire the panoramic views of Gokyo Lakes and Mt. Everest. Cho La Pass leads the way between two gigantic peaks, Lobuche (6135m) and Cholatse (6443m). Lastly, Kongma La Pass delivers mind-boggling views of Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu.
Why choose Everest Three Passes Trek in Nepal?
Many trekking enthusiasts choose either Everest Base Camp Trek or Gokyo Valley Trek while planning a trip to Everest Region. Though both of these trekking routes have their charm and uniqueness, the Everest Three High Pass Trek stands as a wholesome journey to experience an exhilarating trekking experience. Here are the reasons why you should choose the Everest Three High Passes Trek in Nepal:
High Altitude Trek over 5000 meters
The trek itself is called the Three High Passes trek as it follows strenuous passes like Renjo La Pass (5465m), Cho La Pass (5420m), and Kongma La Pass (5535m). These are high-altitude journeys traversing through challenging landscapes and rugged terrain. Anyone who is seeking high-altitude trekking routes in Nepal can do this trek.
Excellent Views of Landscapes and Vistas
Though Everest Base Camp Trek and Gokyo Valley deliver breathtaking scenes of mountains and lakes respectively, the Everest 3 Pass Trek combines both of these along with striking landscapes. You can enjoy the views of Mount Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, etc. from different angles. Likewise, the diverse landscapes and high passes are equally staggering.
Get more of the Khumbu Region and Sherpa Community
Despite high peaks, passes, and landscapes, three-pass trek routes follow several tranquil Sherpa Settlements. A quick visit to several monasteries like Tengboche Monastery and a small chorten allows you to experience Buddhist culture. Likewise, in-depth sights at the lifestyle of the Local people provide a typical cultural experience during the trek.
Wholesome Everest Trekking Experience
Unlike the 14-day Everest Base Camp Trek, which focuses on reaching Kala Patthar & Base Camp, this Three Passes Trek follows the whole Everest Loop. It allows you to Hike Everest Base Camp, Hike Kala Patthar, and visit Gokyo Valley at the same time. Hence, it gives the complete Everest Trekking experience combining other popular trekking routes of the Everest Region.
How Hard is 3 Passes Trek?
Well, crossing three high passes above 5000 meters is never easy. Sometimes even classic Everest Base Camp Trek is difficult to complete because of various reasons. This Everest Three Passes Trek combines with EBC and Kala Patthar, which means, the trip covers a total of five places that are over 5000 meters. You need to hike through the steep path, rugged trail, high passes, ascending, descending, suspension bridges, and strenuous landscapes. These factors are part of your Challenging Trek.
Likewise, the high altitude trek several times makes this journey even more challenging. Altitude Sickness can cause a serious problem while hiking above 5000 meters for several days. If it isn’t handled or prevented carefully it can take the life of wanderers in the Everest Region. Hence, beginners with no past trekking experience in high elevations are not recommended. Even travelers with past trekking experience find this route strenuous and mentally challenging.
18-day Three High Passes Trek Itinerary & Cost
Imagine, covering more than 5 trekking routes of the Everest Region in the same three high passes trek. This voyage passes through different trails such as the 12-Day Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest View Trek, Gokyo Lake Trek, Everest Panorama Trek, and Gokyo Chola Pass EBC Trek. Hence, the Everest Three High Passes Trek cost ranges from $1899 to $2599 per person. The cost covers the itinerary, trekking guide fee, porter fee, domestic flight fare, accommodations, meals, and several other services.
The Everest 3-pass trek begins from Lukla just like EBC Trek or Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek. And, until Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar it follows the EBC Trek route via Chukkung Valley. En route trekkers will cross Kongma La Pass. The trekking path continues towards Gokyo Valley via Dzongla and Cho La Pass. It already covers 2 of the high passes including Kala Patthar & EBC. Lastly, after exploring Gokyo Valley and Lakes, the trail follows Renjo La Pass to reconnect at Namche Bazaar again. Our 18-day Everest Three High Passes Trek Itinerary finishes at Lukla and flies back to Kathmandu.
The benefit of doing Three Passes Trek with Overland Trek Nepal
Overland Trek Nepal has been actively leading the trekking troops to these highest sections of 3 Passes Trek of Everest. Our veteran trekking guide of the Everest Region will provide you with the required guidance to complete this trek without any fuss. Here are why you should do Three High Passes Trek with us:
- Knowledgeable trekking guide with an experience of more than 10 years.
- Everest Three Passes Trek Map.
- Complimentary Duffel Bag, T-shirts, and Sun Hat of Overland Trek Nepal
- Nepali SIM Card.
- Free Luggage Store at our Office throughout the trip.
- First Aid Kit carried by the guide.
- Necessary arrangement of Helicopter rescue if needed.
- 24-hour communication with trekking leaders.
- Trekkers Massage for an hour after the end of the trek.
Participate in our 18-day Everest Three High Passes Trek Itinerary & get the most out of the Khumbu Region. To know more about this journey, feel free to reach out to us via email or WhatsApp at +9779851138871.
