Everest 3 High Pass Trek -

Q: What is the level of trekking to Everest Three Passes Trek?

The Everest Three Passes Trek is considered a challenging to strenuous level trek. It is best suited for experienced trekkers with good physical fitness and prior high-altitude trekking experience. The trek involves crossing three high mountain passes—Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,420m), and Renjo La (5,360m)—which require long walking hours, steep ascents and descents, and trekking through remote and rugged terrain.

Q: What is the best season for the Everest Three Passes Trek?

The best seasons for the Everest Three Passes Trek are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). These periods offer clear skies, stable weather, and the best mountain views. Spring brings blooming rhododendrons and mild temperatures, while autumn offers crisp air and excellent visibility.It’s best to avoid monsoon (June to August) due to heavy rains and slippery trails, and winter (December to February) because of extreme cold and snow-covered passes.

The Everest 3 High Pass Trek is one of the most thrilling and challenging adventures in the Everest region, taking you on a less-traveled path to Everest Base Camp. Along the way, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of towering peaks like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Thamserku, and many more.

Perfect for adventure seekers, this trek is a true test of endurance and spirit—an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Himalayas. It covers three high mountain passes: Renjo La (5,388m), Cho La (5,380m), and Kongma La (5,535m), offering diverse landscapes and epic panoramas.

The trek also includes climbs to three iconic viewpoints: Gokyo Ri (5,483m), Kalapatthar (5,545m), and Chhukung Ri (5,550m), each providing stunning 360° vistas of the Himalayan giants. The Everest 3 High Pass Trek is more than a trek—it’s a lifetime adventure that challenges you, inspires you, and leaves you with memories etched in the mountains.

Accomodation
Hotel/Tea houses.
Best Season
Autumn/ Spring
Maximum Altitude
5564m
Transportation
Fly/Car/Jeep/ Bus
Walking Hours
5/6 hours

Overview

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Cost

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Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Overview

Embark on the ultimate adventure with the Everest High Pass Trek, also known as the Three Pass Trek—a thrilling high-altitude journey through the heart of the Everest region. This challenging route crosses three stunning mountain passes: Kongma La (5,535m / 18,159ft), Cho La (5,420m), and Renjo La (5,360m), each offering jaw-dropping views of Himalayan giants like Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu. Best of all, no technical climbing skills are required—just a strong spirit and a love for true mountain adventure.

Trip Highlights

Experience the best highlights of the Everest region on this challenging trek, crossing three pass crossing three passes over 5000m.
Ascend Kala Pattar & Gokyo Ri to gaze upon the world's highest mountains from brilliant vantage points.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Many high pass were spotted with chortens, prayer flags, and stupas.
Famous Sherpa town in the Everest region - Namche Bazaar.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m):

Day 02 :

Free Day in Kathmandu and Preparation for Trek and Climbing:

Day 03 :

Flight from Kathmandu (1400m) to Lukla (2840m) and Trek to Phakding (2610m):

Day 04 :

Trek from Phakding (2610m) to Namche Bazaar (3440m):

Day 05 :

Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3440m):

Day 06 :

Trek from Namche Bazaar (3440m) to Thame (3820m):

Day 07 :

Trek from Thame (3820m) to Marulung (4210m):

Day 08 :

Trek from Marulung (4210m) to Lumde (4368m):

Day 09 :

Trek from Lumde (4368m) to Gokyo (4790m) via Renjo La Pass (5360m):

Day 10 :

Trek from Gokyo (4790m) to Dragnag/Thangnag (4750m):

Day 11 :

Trek from Dragnag/Thangnag (4750m) to Dzongla (4700m) via Cho La Pass (5420m):

Day 12 :

Trek from Dzongla (4700m) to Gorakshep (5140m):

Day 13 :

Trek from Gorakshep (5140m) to Everest Base Camp (5364m) then Descend to Lobuche (4910m):

Day 14 :

Trek from Lobuche (4910m) to Chhukung (4730m) via Kongma La Pass (5535m):

Day 15 :

Trek from Chhukung (4730m) to Island Peak Base Camp (5200m):

Day 16 :

Climb from Island Peak Base Camp (5200m) to Summit (6189m) then Back to Chhukung (4730m):

Day 17 :

Trek from Chhukung (4730m) to Tengboche (3870m):

Day 18 :

Trek from Tengboche (3870m) to Monjo (2835m):

Day 19 :

Trek from Monjo (2835m) to Lukla (2840m):

Day 20 :

Flight from Lukla (2840m) to Kathmandu (1400m):

Day 21 :

Departure from Kathmandu or Onward for Next Program:

Cost

Cost Includes

Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep.
Three night’s standard twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
Fresh fruit every evening after dinner.
Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.
All necessary paperwork including Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees.
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (Ramechhap -Lukla- Ramechhap) flight with private airport transfer and domestic airport tax.
A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained.
Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary.
food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people).
Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
Government taxes and official expenses.
Trip achievement certificate after successful trip completion.
will ensure your health during the trek.
Assistant guide for groups of 7 or more people.

Cost Excludes

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch, and dinner.
Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Kathmandu). $30 USD for 15-day, $50 USD for 30 Days, and $125 USD for 90 Days visa.
Personal travel and medical insurance.
International airfare.
Your personal expenses.
All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic, soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cocoa.
Mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses)
All desserts & sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses.
Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected).
Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight.

FAQs

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What is the level of trekking to Everest Three Passes Trek?

The Everest Three Passes Trek is considered a challenging to strenuous level trek. It is best suited for experienced trekkers with good physical fitness and prior high-altitude trekking experience. The trek involves crossing three high mountain passes—Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,420m), and Renjo La (5,360m)—which require long walking hours, steep ascents and descents, and trekking through remote and rugged terrain.

What is the best season for the Everest Three Passes Trek?

The best seasons for the Everest Three Passes Trek are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). These periods offer clear skies, stable weather, and the best mountain views. Spring brings blooming rhododendrons and mild temperatures, while autumn offers crisp air and excellent visibility.
It’s best to avoid monsoon (June to August) due to heavy rains and slippery trails, and winter (December to February) because of extreme cold and snow-covered passes.

What is the weather condition at Everest Three Passes Trekking ?

Weather on the trail to Kongmala and Chola Pass is always changing and impossible to predict. Here is a list of probable temperatures and weather conditions in each month. Month Temperature Weather and Nature January Max 4°C in the daytime to min -17°C in the nights and mornings Blue skies, freezing weather February Max 4°C in the daytime to min -15°C in the nights and mornings Mild and humid, good visibility March Max 7°C in the daytime to min -12°C in the nights and mornings Days are short and the temperature starts to warm up, chances of occasional snow falls April Max 10°C in the daytime to min -5°C in a night Moderate temperature with amazing landscape, rhododendron and wildflowers May Max 15°C in the daytime to min 0°C in a night Days are still long, warm, and sunny June Max 16°C in the daytime to min -1°C in a night Rainy season July Max 15°C in the daytime to min 2°C in a night Hot and humid Auguest Max 16°C in the daytime to min 2°C in a night Max 16°C in the daytime to min 2°C in a night September Max 15°C in the daytime to min 2°C in a night End of monsoon, no clouds October Max 12°C in the daytime to min -6°C in a night Stable weather condition November Max 6°C in the daytime to min -12°C in a night Days are sunny and bright, cold during the night, sleeping bag is most. December Max 4°C in the daytime to min -14°C at night. Foggy and cloudy weather.

Everest 3 High Pass Trek

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