Everest Three High Passes Trek is the best Everest trekking package for those trekkers who are looking for the most challenging trek in Nepal. It is a 19-day trek in the Khumbu region, amidst towering Himalayan mountains and picturesque villages of Sherpas. You'll explore every nook and cranny of the Khumbu region on an Everest three-pass trek and relish breathtaking mountain views.
Everest three high passes trek is the most adventurous trek in the Everest region and encompasses seven points above 5,000 meters: Cho La, Renjo La, Kongma La, Chhukung Ri, Gokyo Ri, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar.
The Everest Three High Pass Trek involves the crossing of Renjo La (5,360 m), Cho La (5,420 m), and Kongma La (5,540 m). While crossing these challenging passes, you trek through the beautiful Dudh Koshi Valley, Imja Khola Valley, and Gokyo Valley. The trail ascends and descends via lush rhododendron forests and remote villages alongside verdant hills.
You hike to Everest base camp (5,364 m), the foot of the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest (8,849 m). The trail further takes you to Kala Patthar (5,644 m). The Kala Pathar is the highest point of Everest three high passes trek. Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Gokyo Village, Chhukung, Thagnak, Thame, etc. are the villages where you stop for overnight stays. All these villages are home to Shperas and other communities.
The Everest Three High Pass Trek carries adventure and cultural experience hand in hand. As every new bend in the trail has a distinct thill, every new village will take you one step closer to the locals. The Everest Three High Pass Trek Route has many ancient monasteries. Some of the monasteries you get to visit during the trek are Khumjung Monastery (3,790 m), Tengboche Monastery (3,860 m), Pangboche Monastery (3,985 m), etc. Likewise, there are numerous stupas, chortens, prayer wheels, and mani walls on the way.
Highlights of Everest High Passes Trek
- Reach seven points in the Everest region above 5,000 meters.
- Cross the three famous passes: Cho La, Renjo La, and Kongma La.
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park and dense forests of rhododendron and magnolia.
- Spend nights in the beautiful Sherpa villages and learn about their culture.
- Visit ancient monasteries like Tengboche, Pangboche, and Khumjung along the way.
- Catch gorgeous sunrises from different viewpoints like the Everest View Hotel, Chhukung Ri, Gokyo Ri, and Kala Patthar.
- Stand at the base of Mt. Everest, Everest base camp.
- Explore the beautiful Gokyo village and Gokyo Lakes.
- Witness breathtaking mountain panoramas and stunning glacier views.
How does the Everest three high passes trek route look?
The Everest Three High Passes trek route links EBC and Gokyo Lake with two other trails in the east and west of the Khumbu region. Our Everest Three High Pass Trek itinerary follows an anticlockwise direction, which is less demanding. From Lukla (2,860 m), the trail ascends to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) via Phakding (2,610 m). Up to Dingboche village (4,340 m), you'll follow the general EBC trail. Instead of directly going to Lobuche village (4,940 m), you'll take another route to Chhukung village (4,730 m) and cross Kongma La pass before descending to Lobuche village.
For the next couple of days, you'll hike to EBC and Kala Patthar. The trail then descends to Dzongla (4,830 m), and crossing Cho La Pass takes you to Thagnak (4,700 m). The next stop is Gokyo village (4,750 m) and the holy Gokyo Lakes (4,700 m to 5,000 m). Crossing the last pass, Renjo La, you'll descend to Lungden (4,500 m) and trek back to Namche Bazaar via Thame (3,750 m). The following day, the trail retraces the path back to Lukla airport. This is what your Everest three-high-pass trekking looks like in short.
The Views you see and witness in The Everest Three Passes Trek
For mountain lovers, the three-high pass trek is a paradise. On this trek, you will see some of the highest mountains in the world, including up-close views of Mt. Everest (8,849 m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188 m), and Mt. Makalu (8,463 m). All of these mountains are above eight thousand meters. Similarly, the trail also offers constant views of many other snow-capped mountains like Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Pumori (7,161 m), Khumbila (5,761 m), Chamlang (7,319 m), Thamserku (6,608 m), Island Peak (6,160 m), etc.
While trekking, you go on short excursions to different viewpoints to catch gorgeous sunrises along the mountain panorama. Enjoy many lovely sunsets, too. Apart from the mountains, you'll see beautiful waterfalls, rushing rivers, the Khumbu Glacier, the Ngozumpa Glacier, Gokyo Lakes, and moraines.
Is the Everest three high passes trek doable for everyone? How difficult is Everest 3 pass trek?
The Everest Three High Pass Trek is not doable for everyone. It is the most challenging trek in Nepal and is graded as a very strenuous venture. This trek is only good for experienced trekkers who have strong physical fitness and determination to complete the trek. The terrain is rough, offbeat, and steep. There are long ascents and descents throughout the trail, with some days going above 8 hours of walking. Everest three-high pass trek in Nepal is challenging but not impossible. With the right itinerary, support, and ample acclimatization, one can do this trek. The Everest Three High Pass Trek is not recommended for children or trekkers who are 60+.
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