22 Days Everest Three High Passes Trek

  • Duration 22
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals Full Board During Trek
  • Accommodation
  • Max. Altitude 5,555 m/ 18,225 ft
  • Activity Sightseeing & Trekking
  • Group Type
  • Group Size 1-15(Customize your Trip on Request)
  • Best Season

22 Days Everest Three High Passes Trek Overview

Embark on the ultimate 22-day Everest Three High Passes Trek, a challenging and profoundly rewarding journey designed for intrepid adventurers. This exceptional Nepal trekking experience offers unparalleled opportunities to witness the gigantic Himalayan ranges, including the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848m), alongside Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu. Traverse three iconic high passes, explore pristine valleys, and discover authentic Sherpa culture in the heart of the Everest region.

Everest Three High Passes Trek Overview: Conquer Iconic Passes

The Everest High Passes Trek is an unparalleled adventure that guides you through some of the most spectacular and challenging terrain in the Himalayas. Beyond the breathtaking peaks, you’ll witness the majestic Ngozumpa Glacier—the largest glacier in the Nepal Himalayas—and explore the serene Gokyo Valley, renowned for its collection of stone houses and meadows nestled on the shore of the great Dudh Pokhari (Gokyo Lake). Most importantly, this trek challenges you to cross three formidable high passes in the Everest Region: Kongma La Pass, Cho La Pass, and Renjo La Pass.

Your journey begins with a cultural immersion in Kathmandu Valley, where you’ll explore ancient historical and religious sites in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur. Witness authentic Newari culture and the palaces of medieval Royal Kings.

To commence the trek, you’ll take a scenic and thrilling flight to Lukla Airport, before descending to the Dudh Koshi River. From here, you’ll follow the main trail to Namche Bazaar, a prosperous village nestled in a secluded bowl-shaped region, offering a marvelous experience and spellbinding views of the Khumbu mountains like Ama Dablam (6,856m) and Thamserku (6,608m), along with immense vistas of Everest.

You’ll traverse the intricate, sometimes challenging, moraines of Ngozumpa Glacier. Be enchanted by the varied scenery of the Gokyo Valley, including a series of beautiful Gokyo Lakes. You’ll observe the first lake, Longpongo (4,690m), followed by the mesmerizing second lake, Taboche Tsho, with its shiny turquoise-blue waters. The picturesque Gokyo village, set against the backdrop of Cho-Oyu peak, provides a wonderful sight.

While the views from these passes are incredibly rewarding, they are equally challenging. Given the remote location and limited facilities, this part of the trek offers one of the most adventurous and beautiful experiences for trekkers. Mountain Expedition Nepal ensures you have the proper guidance and support for this unique mountain adventure.

Trip Highlights & Features:

  • Duration: 22 Days
  • Destination: Nepal (Everest Region, Khumbu Valley, Gokyo Lakes)
  • Trip Grade: Challenging (Requires excellent physical fitness, some technical sections, and mental preparation)
  • Max. Altitude: Summit Kala Patthar at 5,555 m (18,225 ft); cross Kongma La Pass (5,535m), Cho La Pass (5,368m), and Renjo La Pass (5,340m).
  • Activity: High-Altitude Trekking, Cultural Sightseeing, Glacier Exploration, Peak Views
  • Group Size: 1-15 participants (Customize your private trip on request)
  • Best Season: Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May)
  • Explore the exciting parts of historical cities: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur.
  • Experience a scenic and thrilling flight to and from Lukla, known as one of the world’s most dramatic airports.
  • Immerse yourself in the Sherpa culture, experiencing life as the “mountain people” live in the heart of the Himalayas.
  • Trek to Everest Base Camp and walk on the iconic Khumbu Glacier.
  • Encounter the mesmerizing turquoise waters of Gokyo Lake, considered holy.
  • Hike up to Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri, astounding viewpoints offering panoramic Everest region views.
  • Witness remarkable views of the super Gokyo Valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier, and incredible vistas of the Khumbu Himalayas.
  • Visit Tengboche Monastery—one of the largest Buddhist Monasteries in the region.
  • Enjoy a wonderful staying experience in the remote Everest region.

Accommodation & Meals During Everest 3 Passes Trek: Essential Comforts

We will provide comfortable accommodation in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu (as per itinerary) and authentic local hospitality in teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. A single room supplement will be available upon request for an additional charge. While Mountain Expedition Nepal strives to organize rooms with private bathrooms where possible, teahouses in some higher elevations typically have shared washing and toilet facilities. Single rooms are generally easy to find in Kathmandu and lower trekking trails but can be difficult at higher altitudes.

For Meals, all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) are provided during your Everest 3 Passes trekking. In Kathmandu, only breakfast is served, with a special welcome and farewell dinner included to enhance your trip. Our menus offer a mix of authentic Nepalese cuisine and popular international dishes (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.), ensuring diverse and satisfying meal options.

Can I Be a Good Trekker on Everest 3 Passes Trek? Fitness & Preparation

The Everest High Passes Trek is classified as a difficult trek and is highly demanding. It is suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. Trekkers need to be prepared physically and mentally, as some days may require walking 8 to 9 hours. Walking at higher altitudes is significantly more physically demanding than at lower elevations; however, with good health, average physical fitness, a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, you can accomplish this trek successfully.

We highly recommend starting a regular jogging and intensive exercising regimen for at least a month prior to embarking on the trek to enhance your strength and stability. While past hiking experience is preferred, no technical climbing skills are strictly required, though familiarity with high-altitude environments is a benefit. It is crucial to consult with your doctor before booking this trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, or blood diseases should inform Mountain Expedition Nepal prior to booking.

Best Time to Travel for Everest 3 Passes Trek

The ideal seasons for the Everest 3 Passes Trek are Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May). These periods offer stable weather, clear skies, and optimal conditions for high-altitude trekking and safe pass crossings. If your travel plans fall outside these months, please contact us for customized trip arrangements.

Day to Day Itinerary
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Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying  signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.

After the pre-trip meeting and breakfast, the sightseeing trip will start at 8:30 am in the morning. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. We visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Boudhnath Stupa we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. We also visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is a collection of pagoda and shikhara – style temples grouped around a fifty-five window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the Lion gate, the Golden Gate, the Palace of fifty-five windows, art galleries, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. The rest of your time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area near your hotel. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.

An early morning start takes us to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804 m). On arrival at the airport, the guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding (2,610 m). After landing we have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sort and load our trekking equipment. Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Koshi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2,713 m). The walk is easy. After passing through the small village of Ghat (2,550 m), it is a short walk up to Phakding. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

There are many suspension bridges laden with prayer flag where Dudh Koshi River is following our way up to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the main trading center in khumbu region. It is also known as Gateway to Everest. There are many good facility hotels and restaurant along with proper pubs and cyber cafés. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

We will spend a day in Namche Bazaar in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning air. We will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. We will also hike up the Syangboche Airport and the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed hotels in the world. From this point, we can see the rewarding views of the Himalayas including Mt Everest. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

The views of Khumbi La and Taboche are magnificent throughout the day. We should dress warmly because the cold wind blows throughout the trail. In the middle of the trek, there are two trails which divide into lower and upper trail. To continue our journey, we take left. In Phorste Thanga there are few houses and lodges. After some hours of walking, we reach our today’s destination Tengboche. It is inhabited by Sherpa’s where their main source of income comes from tourism. There is an important and largest Buddhist Monastery, Tengboche Monastery where Ama Dablan lies behind. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

After breakfast, we start our trek towards Dingboche. Today’s trek covers 9.1Km and its easy trail with going downhill on a fairly wide path covered with beautiful rhododendron trees. After few hours of walk and crossing bridge over Imja River, it takes us to Pangboche. In the whole trek, we can see wide open areas where trekkers can view more beautiful landscapes. Walking trail above Pangboche, we get a magnificent view of the Himalayas and Pangboche Monastery. We move ahead towards the Imja valley and finally, we reach Dingboche. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. It is a Sherpa village. According to the 2011 census, its population was around 200. There is also a helicopter landing pad with internet café (using satellite technology) and one of the world’s highest billiard parlors. One can see a great view of many Himalayas from Nagarjuna Hill which may take some hour of the hike from Dingboche. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Today, the trail is mostly upwards and downwards. Along the trail, you can see several traditional farms and fences built from local stones. Then we pass through Imja Khola valley, Bible (which is a yak herdsman place). After half an hour walk, we reach to Chhukung where we will have lunch and we move towards Chhukung Ri Peak which may take around 4-5 hours. For beginner’s, climbing Chhukung Ri is the best alternative because it’s not as much technically challenging as others. From the top, we can see the fantastic view of Ama Dablam and Amphu Labcha peaks. Then we return to Chhukung village for overnight. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Today we climb about 8 hours to reach the top of Kongma La pass. There are two trails for Kongma La pass; one is to the northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier moraines and another one is back to Bibre and trek on the trail above the Niyang Khola. As there aren’t any hotels, shops and tea houses, we carry our own packed foods and water. In the top of Kongma La pass, we can see beautiful Buddhist prayer flags. By turning north of Khumbu Glacier, we reach Lobuche. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included (packed lunch on this day).

Today the trail is of average level up to Gorak Shep. Before heading off to Everest Base Camp, we take lunch and rest at Gorak Shep which takes around 2 hours. If the weather is good, we will be able to see the beautiful Himalaya’s all-around. Then we head towards Everest Base Camp. Everest Base Camp is the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment and also highest altitude that most will reach without a climbing permit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. The earthquake which occurred on 25thApril 2015 caused some damage on the route of the Everest Base Camp. We return back to Gorak Shep for the night. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. Most of this day is spent climbing Mt. Kala Patthar at 5,555 m. From Mt. Kala Patthar one can see the superlative views of Everest. After spending some time in Kala Patthar we move downwards toward Lobuche. It is a small village surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and the Himalayas. There is the mostly old ancient type of lodges but in recent years more facilitated lodges have been opened where some of them provide internet as well as oxygen serves. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

From Lobuche, we start to walk downwards where after a few hours, the trail divides into two and we take the right side for Dzongla. We can see stupa and tombstones in the distance. After that, we trek upwards where we can see Chola Tsho Lake nearby. We continue to trek by crossing Chola Khola on a bridge before reaching Dzongla. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Today we have to start our trek before 4-5 am so we can cross Cho La pass before mid-day and re-assess the hike when the weather turns bad. Today the route maybe little difficult due to high altitude and steeply loose rock. Snow may cause some problem while crossing Cho La pass and rock fall can also be the problem although weather is good. As a result you can see magnificent view from the top of Cho La Pass then we will descend to our destination, Gokyo (4,790 m). We have to cross Khara, Pangka, and Ngozumpa glacier (which is the longest glacier in Nepal). We can see the beautiful view of Kantaga and big Mountain Cho-Oyu. There are series of six lakes where the third one is the Gokyo Lake. There is a small village near the Gokyo Lake where we will stay 2 nights as we will have sightseeing and hiking trip around Gokyo. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Early in the morning, we have a steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri at an elevation of 5,483 m. There are ample rewards for those who attempt this trip. You get stunning views of the super Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, including the giants; Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and Gychung Kang. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Today we start our trek in the morning. Our trek for today is long but on the normal trail. We can see amazing view of Mt. Everest from the top of the Renjo pass. Then we descend down to Lunden for our today’s final destination. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

We start our trek after breakfast. Today, the trail will mostly descend down to to Thame. While on the trail we can see amazing snow peaks. About 150 meters above Thame, there is a Thame Monastery, a picturesque monastery set among the many homes of monks and lay people. It resides on the side of a hill overlooking the valley. This is the site for the spring celebration of the Mani Rimdu festival, held about the middle of May each year. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Thame is a traditional Sherpa village that has escaped the crowds trekking to Everest and has one of the oldest monasteries in the region. The village is notably the hometown of Apa Sherpa who has made it to the summit of Everest 21 times! The walk itself is peaceful with excellent views of the mountains as it winds in and out of the forest on the side of the canyon. This day, we continue our journey walking down the hill from Thame. The trek will be easy and short and the final destination for the day and the trip will be at Namche Bazar. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Finally, we return back to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like ages ago. It will give you time to reflect on the trek also giving you time to explore the town. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Enjoying the last glimpse of the mountains we have recently visited, the 35 minutes scenic flight takes us back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met and transferred back to our starting hotel. If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.

After exhausting climbing and trekking, this is a rest day for you. Get your body massaged, leisurely stroll around Thamel and buy souvenirs, visit Garden of Dreams for some relaxing time. This is also a spare day to use for flight back to Kathmandu in case there wasn’t a flight the day before due to bad weather. And, in the evening we will host farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. (Your guide(s) and an office staff will accompany you). Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.

The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal. Breakfast included.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
  • Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (17 nights).
  • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
  • Free T shirt, bag and Hat.
  • Official expenses.
  • Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
  • Day guided city tour
  • All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa – You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
  • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Price Includes’ section.
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
  • World heritage entrance Fees.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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