The Three passes (3 passes) Everest base camp trek

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Trip Facts
  • Duration 20 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Difficulty Level Strenuous
  • Max Altitude 5555m
  • Trip Start and End From Kathmandu to Kathmandu
  • Best Season Mar - mai, Oct-Nov
Highlights

Namche Bazar, the capital of Shepas, Renjola (5376m.) Gokyo Lake, Kalapathar (5545m),  Chola pass (5420m), Kongmala pass (5527m.), The immense view of Mount Everest and view of the prestigious summits: Amadablam (6856m), Thamserku (6608m), Pumori (7145m), and Nuptse (7879m).

Three passes (3 passes) Everest base camp trek

The three-pass trekking is the more challenging circuit in the Khumbu region than other classic treks to Everest Base Camp. This circuit can be traversed under good weather conditions and those who are physically fit and ambitiously seeking the thrills of the Himalayan adventure trek. East to West the high mountain passes are Renjola (5376,/17,634 fits) Chola Pass (5420m,/17,783fit) and the last pass is Kongmala Pass (5527m,/18,135fit)
Kalapatthar 5555m

The adventure includes all the mountain scenery you can take and more, with soaring mountains and alpine landscapes surrounding you at every step. It offers a glimpse of the lifestyle and culture of the world-renowned mountain race Sherpas. In addition to experiencing the Buddhist Sherpa culture. Some consider this strenuous trek to be the best of the Everest trek. It is designed to include panoramas of the famous pea, including Everest (8848m) Lhotse (8511m), Nuptse (7864m), Cho-Oyu (8201m), Makalu (8475m), among others from this viewpoint.

Itinerary

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  • Accommodation Hotel
  • MealsFree
  • Max Altitude1340m

Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal. The city presents a wonderful mixture of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence. City guide can be arranged by paying addition charge

 

  • Accommodation Hotel
  • MealsB
  • Max Altitude1340m

A flight to Lukla and a landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla. After meeting the crew, we head up the Dudh Koshi Valley and stay overnight in Phakding. On the way, we come across fields of potatoes and buck-wheat and also pass through small Sherpa villages.

Kathmandu - Lukla flights have been removed, instead alternate route from Manthali Airport of Ramechhap which is 130km from Kathmandu. To get there you will have to depart from Kathmandu as early as 2 a.m. by shuttle bus. You can travel a day before by reserving a jeep or by Bus paying an extra charge for the vehicle.

 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude2623m

We trek along the Dudh- Koshi River and cross some suspension bridges over it, we cross the Sagarmatha National Park control point at Monjo. From Monjo we continue the path along DudhKoshi up to Larja Dobhan. After we cross the last suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi at Larja Dobhan, we begin the long stiff ups hill up to Namche Bazaar. On the way we notice the first view of Mount Everest. While on the way we may witness the monkeys, leopards, mammals and many varieties of prey birds (Eagles, Falcons, and Himalayan Vultures).

 

  • Accommodation Hotel
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude3446m

Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Tengboche. To acclimatize, we can visit the Khunde Hospital, set up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or take a one-hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel above Namche for the sunset  view of Ama Dablam (6856m), Nuptse (7896 m), Lhotse (8511m) and Everest (8848m) then late afternoon return back to Namche Bazaar.

 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude3446m

Trek to Thame via Thamo. This trail is the entry route to Tibet through Nangpa La Pass. Nearby is Cho Oyu 8012m, which was first, summated in 1954. Thame is a popular village to many famous Sherpa mountaineers, including Apa Sherpa 27 times,  Kami Rita Sherpa who has scaled the mountain 24 times,  Ang Rita Sherpa, who summited Everest eleven times without oxygen. It was also a childhood home of Tenzing Norgay, who was (with Sir Edmund Hillary) one of the first men to climb Mount Everest. It is also where the famous Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the Lawudo Lama, head of The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) was founded in 1975 by Lamas Thubten Yeshe and Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, who began teaching Buddhism to Western students in Nepal. The FPMT has grown to encompass over 160 Dharma centers, FPMT, was born. The Thame monastery is one of the oldest in the Khumbu region, and is famous for the annual Mani Rimdu festival. Afternoon excursion around Thame  and overnight lodge

 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude3960m

We climb up increasingly in flat and wide valley of the pasturage. With panoramic Himalayas on the background. Animals like yaks, Himalayan goats etc…can be seen grazing on the pastures. Further away, is a hamlet (Makyo) with beautiful landscape, farms of potatoes and yak shelters in numerous places. After passing the hamlet, we ascend towards Langden via crossing a metal bridge.

 

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  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude4500m.

We leave early morning and moving up gradually, we will have an impressive panoramic view from Renjo la (5360m)  over the himalayenne range of Makalu (8463m), Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8501m), Lhotse Sar (8386m), Cho Oyu (8153m)….You can also catch sight of  Bhote Koshi valeey and  Chola Pass…,

 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude5360m/4900m

If the weather is clear this morning wake up early in the morning for the sunrise (optional) from Gokyo Ri  (Gokyo Peak 5350m) from where we could admire the great view of the sunshine and panoramic views of Himalayan ranges such as Makalu (8463m), The Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8501m), Lhotse Sar (8386m), Cho Oyu (8153m).  Not only this, again we are not far away from another marvelous site of the valley along with Bhote Koshi, Chola Pass. Then we slowly but surely climb down towards the Gokyo Lake.After breakfast short walk, as we need to get prepared to make long walk through Chola pass for next day. We gently walk down just up to the first lake of the Gokyo and then we cross Ngozumpa glacier to reach Dragnak.

 

 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude4900m

We start our trek early in the morning as today is the toughest day of our entire trek. The pass is not itself difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. We need to be careful as the trail is vertical and the rocks glazed by ice add trouble to the trekkers making the trail slippery. Thought the trail from foot of the pass climbs through a ravine and a rocky trail we climb up continuously.  From the Cholo pass we have the stunning view of the pyramidal Ama Dablam the range of mountains on the south even as Cholatse soar on the west and Lobuche East and Baruntse rises sharply to our right. We trek down hill through some crevasses before we reach Dzongla, another beautiful place with a complete view of Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Lobuche peak and the Pheriche village far below.

 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude4950m

Today's walk will be a bit brief and ease. Thus, we would get more time to observe and relax. We climb down from Dzongla and cross a bridge and then transverse through grassy trail. Enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak we stretch up eventually through a ridge. Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku Taboche are seen looming prominently. Curving round through the wide gravelly river bed, we will be at Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.

 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude4900m

The trail to Gorak Shep goes ahead through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the trail we perceive 360 degree vista of snowy mountains peaks. As we reach Gorak Shep, we will find snow-capped mountains looming all around us including the top of the world - Mt. Everest and we catch our first glimpse of Kala Patthar, a grey-green knoll beneath the Mt. Pumori. We ascend in a slope uphill in a slow pace to Kala Patthar, we can pause to catch our breath at several outstanding view points to snap pictures.
Upon arrival on the top of Kalapathar the prayer flags are hovering over the cairns. We sit on the Kala Patthar where rocks our eyes taking unbelievable Himalayan Panorama, wandering from one mighty massif to another. After captured unforgettable photos of the snow capped mountain, walk back to Gorak Shep for over night stop,

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude5555m/5100m

After breakfast, we take the trail to Everest Base Camp. Only upon reaching the Everest Base Camp, we really appreciate the Everest climbers who brave the hazardous route through the Khumbu icefall. Mountaineer's tents stand out in bright colors against the monotony of gray surroundings (especially in the Spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the mountains we can view from the base camp. Everest actually is not visible from here. By now we have met the ultimate objective of our trip. Back to Labuche for overnight stop
 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude5300m/4900m.

We start again our trek early morning walking through Khumbu glacier towards east. After crossing the glacier and river the trail leads up to the pass which is the highest pass of this trip. There will be no tea shop and water resource so that you will have to carry few bottles of water and packed foods. After hard climb to the top, the trail drops steep down to the Chukung valley where your day ends. Stay overnight at the lodge.

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude4730m

Today is an easy day which is downhill through the valley. The trail continues leads down to the Dingboche then after the walking valley gets change through few Sherpa villages. After Pangboche village the trail drops down to the river and cross the bridge. After that the trail leads up to the Tengboche where the oldest Monastery situated on the top of the hill. Evening visit Monastery, see the Buddhist chanting ceremony and overnight at the lodge.

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude3967m

Today your day starts walking steep downhill through the Rhododendron forest. Once you get at the bottom of the hill, cross the bridge and steep climbing again through the pine and Juniper forest to the Khumjung. After explore the village at Khumjung,Lunch and continue walk to the Namche Bazzar for overnight.

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude3446m

Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Also giving you time to explore the town.

 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude2800m

Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 20 minute Scenic flight back to Manthali then transferred back to Kathmandu

  • Accommodation Hotel
  • MealsBL
  • Max Altitude1340m

Free day reserved for shopping or if weather condition of the previous day unfavorable return flight Lukla/Kathmandu,

  • Accommodation Hotel
  • MealsB
  • Max Altitude1340m

(Departure time from hotel will be fixed as per your flight schedules for the return)

 

  • MealsB
  • Max Altitude1340m

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Included
  • Transfer:  Airport / Hotel pick up & drop by private car/van as per group size.
  • Flight Manthali/Lukla/Manthali.
  • Full board meals during the trekking, accommodation in twin sharing Lodges.  (Meals can be choose from Menu) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea and coffee.) (Except beverage)
  • An Experienced & Professional Government license holder English speaking trained Trekking guide.
  • Sagarmatha National park permit
  • New Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) permit to the trekking region. You will require 4 passport size photos.
  • 4 nights at Hotel Inernational Gues House in Katmandu or Similar category on a twin sharing bed and BB basis.
  • First aid kit will be available during the trek.
  • All personal gears and group equipments will be carried by porter i.e. (1 porter for 2 clients, one porter carry max 20-25 kg).
  • Staffs Insurance.
  • Domestic airport taxes.
Excluded
  • Meals in Katmandu except breakfast (Near about $US 10 – 15 per day/person)
  • Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal ’s Airport in Katmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
  • International Airfare and Airport Taxes.
  • Entrance fees in the Historical site /Monument at KTM.
  • Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks or bar menu.
  • Personal trekking Equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter in case for emergency Rescue evacuation, personal expenses,
  • Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as roadblock due to natural climates and accidents and unforeseen events etc…
  • Tips and Gratitude.
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