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- Duration
- 19 Days
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- Transportation
- Private Vehicle & Flight
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- Trip Grade
- Challenging
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- Max-Altitude
- 5,550m/18,209ft
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- Accomodation
- Teahouse & Hotel
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- Meals
- B|L|D on Trek, |B| in Kathmandu
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- Best Season
- March and May or September and December
The Everest Three Passes trek is among the most challenging in the Everest Region and is an exciting and adventurous journey in Nepal’s Khumbu region. For people who love challenges and want to experience some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, the Everest three passes trek is perfect. In Everest Three passes trek, you will go over three high passes, Renjo La (5,360m), Cho La (5,420m), and Kongma La (5,535m).
Furthermore, after reaching the summit you will get to see famous landmarks Kala Patthar (5,545m), and Mount Everest (8,849m), and you will also visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m). Everest base camp three passes trek will be tough but every step is worth it because of the breathtaking views and places. Another highlight of this trek is Gokyo Valley, where you will climb Gokyo Ri (5,360m) which will be quite challenging.
However, every hard work pays off after reaching the summit where you will get to see the panoramic mountain views of Lhotse (8,414m), Makalu (8,485m), and Cho Oyu (8,188m). During Everest three high passes trek, you will also get to see Island Peak and Khumbu Glacier (4,900 m- 7,600 m), the world’s highest glacier, and Ngozumpa Glacier the biggest glacier in the Himalayas.
Throughout the trek, you will meet the friendly Sherpa people, who are native to this region. This trip will also take you to the famous trading hub Namche Bazar (3,440m) and Thame, one of the oldest Sherpa villages in the Khumbu region. From the Namche Bazar, we will pass through the traditional villages of Tingboche, Dinboche, and Chukhung. Here you can climb up Chukhung Ri (5,550m) and get to see mountains like Ama Dablam (6,812m), Makalu (8,485m) (the fifth-highest mountain in the world), Baruntse (7,162m), and other surrounding peaks.
We will also walk through the Sagarmatha National Park, where you may get a rare sight of Snow Leopard and the Red Panda.
Best Time to Visit the Everest Three Passes Trek
The best time to visit the Everest Three Passes Trek is between March and May or September and December. During this time the weather will be clear and the views will be beautiful on Everest’s three high passes trek. However, Access Nepal Tour and Trekking can help you plan this trek anytime during the year to fit your schedule. We provide affordable Everest three passes trek cost and Everest three passes trek itinerary. We will make sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Everest Three Passes Trek Highlights
- Crossing through challenging three high mountain passes, Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La.
- Stunning views of Mount Everest and other high peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu from Kalapatthar.
UNESCO World Heritage sites. - Climbing Gokyo Ri (5,360m) and panoramic views of Cho Oyu (the sixth-highest mountain in the world), as well as Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and other peaks. You will also see Dudhpokhari, one of the six Gokyo Lakes.
- Ngozumpa Glacier is the biggest glacier in the Himalayas.
- Khumbu Glacier (4,900 m- 7,600 m), is the world’s highest glacier.
- Rare sighting of Snow Leopard and Red Pand at Sagarmatha National Park.
- Explore traditional Sherpa villages like Thame, Tinboche, Dinboche, Chukhung, and many more.
- 360-degree panoramic mountain views from Gokyo Ri summit.
01Arrival in Kathmandu
02Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley
03Flight to Lukla or Drive to Manthali/Ramechhap and Flight to Lukla, then Trek to Phakding
04Trek to Namche
05 Acclimatization and Exploration Day at Namche Bazaar
06Trek to Tengboche
07Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
08Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
09Trek to Chhukung
10Trek from Chukhung to Lobuche via Kongma La Pass
11Trek to Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp
12Trek to Kala Patthar and Then to Dzongla
13Trek to Thangnak (Dragnag) via Cho La Pass
14Trek to Gokyo
15Trek from Gokyo to Marlung via Renjo La Pass
16Trek from Marlung to Namche Bazaar
17Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
18Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
19Departure from Kathmandu
- Airport pickup and drop-off.
- 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu, on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast included. Private room accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.
- Daily meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Seasonal fruits after dinner and 3 cups of tea/coffee each day.
- All breakfast in Kathmandu
- One full-day guided tour in Kathmandu on a private vehicle.
- Trekking permits, National Park entrance fee, and TIMS card.
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flights and departure tax.
- All accommodation lodges/tea houses on the trek.
- Hot showers during the trek. Due to cold weather conditions in the mountain region, hot water availability might be limited; however, buckets of hot water will be provided upon request.
- Unlimited purified drinking water (except in some remote places).
- Licensed English-speaking guide, porter for every 2 members, and their expenses covered.
- Insurance for guide and porter.
- All required local and government taxes.
- 4-season down jackets and sleeping bags on a rental basis.
- Basic first aid kits with an oximeter
- A welcome dinner in Kathmandu with traditional Nepali food and cultural performances.
- A farewell dinner at a fine restaurant in Kathmandu.
- Certificate of Adventure upon completion of the trek.
- Chlorine solution/tablets for water purification on the trek.
- Complimentary duffel bag, Access T-shirt, and map of the trekking area.
- Free service for borrowing down jackets and sleeping bags (rated up to -20 degrees Celsius).
- Arrangements for emergency helicopter evacuation services (cost covered by your travel insurance or from your side).
- Visa can be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (USD 50 for a 30-day visa; USD 125 for a 90-day visa).
- Flights to and from Nepal.
- Insurance must cover helicopter evacuation, medical expenses, and trip cancellation charges.
- In case of early return from the trek, meals and accommodation in Kathmandu will not be covered
- Meals in Kathmandu except for breakfast, welcome, and farewell dinner.
- Beverages, confectioneries, laundry, and other personal expenses.
- Costs for extra porter, Wi-Fi, charging of electronic devices, and extra meals.
- Tips for guides, porters, drivers, and other field staff.
- Extra luggage charges are imposed by airlines for flights to and from Lukla (15 kg included).
- Any extended trips or additional accommodation.
- Items not provided in the trip include a list.
Our groups are small with maximum 14 people. We create groups of independent travelers, friends and families which maintains close interpersonal connection, engage more and get into depth of the journey. Choose a date from the calendar to reserve your spot.
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The Everest Three Passes Trek typically takes about 18 to 20 days. However, the exact duration can differ depending on your itinerary and any additional rest days you might need.
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May 2024 • CouplesAntonio Santeliz Zea MexicoI would like to thanks to the access Nepal team, for all the support before, during and after this amazing journey in this beautiful country.. Thank you to Sadhana, for all the support providing all the information before the travel, she is very kind and always available for any questions that come out. All the information was clear and We received everything what she promise on the web description. We recommend very much access Nepal, if we return to Nepal for sure we will take you again.Thank you
EBC Trek : Siblings Goal !! Sep 2018 EBC trek – an adventurous siblings trip whereby myself, my sis & bro – a memorable tale conquering the ever famous world”s highest Mount Everest Base Camp on 13th Sept 2018 (7 days trek up, 3 days down). Access Nepal was a amazing company for trekking to Everest Base Camp. Ms Sadhana the travel advisor was great & professional in providing all the info we need. The trip was stunning, the trails, mountains, villagers & the views along the way was fantastic. We just can’t stop taking pictures. Our guide Devman Tamang was absolutely incredibly friendly & extremely knowledgeable of EBC, the trails & food intake (he always ensured our food was on time). Thanks much Devman, you have made my dream & the trek excellent to attained my goal reaching EBC, without you I’m not certain would have made it to EBC with energy to spare. Not forgetting to our super strong porters Gopal & Balkumar, the real heroes. They deserve all the credits as going up & down the mountain with our heavy load bags, really incredible. They both always been positive on the trek with their big smile. This journey comprises of not only test on body strength but self endurance, purity of soul and mind which formed the main contributors to the success of our ad mission. Nevertheless, the trekking with my siblings was full of joy, laughter and creating moments that would be cherished by us forever.!! Thank you Access Nepal Tour & Trekking for the beautiful experience. NAMASTE ! Kamalesh (Singapore)
Kamalesh Group Traveller Singapore
Highly recommended – Best company to trek with for Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar. Sep 2018 My wife did plenty of research before booking with Access Nepal as there are hundreds of companies offering similar services but nothing compares to the professionalism and efficiency this company delivers on.
The first point of contact was Sadhana who was always on the ball when it came to responding to any queries we had – prompt and to the point.
We arrived at Kathmandu and was greeted by our guide Jeevan (Dr JB as we now call him J) and his driver who took us to our hotel for the overnight stay and trip briefing before we flew out to Lukla the following morning.
The following morning we were picked up at 5am and were introduced to a fellow trekker Uma (our adopted Asian sister) who was going to join us for the same trip.
We all arrived at Lukla Airport and started our trek to Phakding and onwards to Namchee for the first part of our journey where we were greeted by our porters Gopal (Baby G) and Bir – two really nice, funny and honest boys.
As our journey started, we instantly bonded like Superglue and within hours we were laughing, joking and pratting around for the whole twelve days – it was more of a road trip on foot with friends that we’d known forever. We even had fellow trekkers on route always envious of the fact that we were always in good spirit and wanting to tag along with us!
During the trip we were blessed with excellent weather from start to finish and everything was regimented but also flexible so we could complete the trek in a timely fashion allowing any issues that may arise on route.
Our guide Dr JB has done this route countless times, along with Gopal and Bir and they really do know their stuff. They have seen people complete this and also people who think “they” know best, who have not completed this – so the best advice I can give would be to listen to what they say if you wish to complete this trek 🙂
I also wanted to thank Sadhana, Dr JB, Baby Gopal, Bir and Uma for making my wife’s 40th birthday really special on Base Camp by carrying a cake from Labouche and delivering it to EBC in one piece and joining us for photos and a little floss dancing at base camp!
One of the best holidays we’ve had with an excellent company.
Tips for travellers we learnt:
· Just be aware that cost to charge mobile phones/ camera batteries/ charging packs can add up on route to EBC (350 – 1000 rupees per charge) as not all tea houses will have charging points in the bedrooms, so if you are working to a budget, invest in solar panel chargers or buy more battery packs if your life depends on it!!
· Hot showers will cost about 350-500 rupee depending on location, but highly recommended not to shower to avoid getting a cold/chest infection.
· Water bottles can be up to 400 rupees if you’re in an area where you cant drink local water so just shop around in the village instead of buying from the tea house or use water purification tablets if possible.
· Look after your porters and guide and they will look after you! 🙂
Krishna C Barot Group Traveller India
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