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Everest Three High Pass Trek Itinerary

Country/Region Nepal / Everest
Duration 19 Days
Max Altitude 5,550m / 18208.66ft
Min. Group Size 1 PAX
Transportation Car + Flight
Accommodation Hotel + Tea House
Meals Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast
Trip Type Trekking

Everest Three High Pass Trekking takes you through three high and adventurous mountain passes in addition to the Everest base camp and Kalapatthar viewpoint.

Everest Three High Pass Trek: An Ultimate Everest High Pass Trekking

If you have enough adventure bugs and love for an extreme trekking adventure, Everest Three High Pass Trekking is the trip for you. This ultimate Everest Circuit Trekking adventure takes you through three high and adventurous mountain passes in addition to the Everest Base Camp Trek and Kalapatthar. Hence, people also refer to this trip as Everest Circuit Trek.

If you have enough adventure bugs and love for an extreme trekking adventure, Everest Three High Pass Trekking is the trip for you. This trek will fulfill your ultimate Everest circuit trekking trail with 3 Passes of Cho La Pass, Renjo La Pass, and Kongma La Pass.

Everest High Pass Trek | 3 Everest High Pass as Circuit Trek

This Everest Circuit and High Pass Trekking trail cross through high mountain passes of Renjo La (5,360m), Cho La (5,420m), and Kongma La (5,535m). Apart from crossing three high passes, the trip also allows you to immerse yourself into the overwhelming charm of Gokyo Lake, Everest Base Camp, and Kalapatthar. This adventurous Everest Three High Pass Trekking is the most inclusive Everest trekking adventure that brings unique mountain fascinations to the region.

Explore the magical mountain madness of the Everest region in its unsurpassed adventure. Enjoy breathtaking views and experience tranquil air to feel the moments of optimum joyousness. Despite the difficulty and challenging situations to go through, this Everest Three High Pass Trekking adventure has such charm that no other treks in the Everest Trekking region can match. The daily breakdown Itinerary of the Everest Three High Pass Trekking perfectly suits acclimatization purposes so that it is easier to go higher into the elevation.

Everest High Pass Trekking, also known as Everest Circuit Trek, takes you through three high and adventurous mountain passes and the Everest Base Camp, 5 Gokyo Lakes, Thame, Chukung Valley with the most popular viewpoint for Mt. Everest Kalapatthar, Cho La Pass, and Gokyo Ri.

Why Choose Everest Three High Pass Trek?

- Completely different trekking Trail Known as Everest High Pass Circuit Trek

- Cultural exploration throughout the trekking trail of Everest High Pass

- Ultimate trekking experience in the Everest region with all Everest High Pass

- Trekking over Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass, and Kongma La Pass

- Gokyo Lakes exploration, Gokyo Ri exploration as well Cho La pass a viewpoint

- Everest base camp and Kalapatthar viewpoint hiking

- Incredible Sherpa culture, Buddhist religion, and adjoining one of the most popular Trekkings, Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest 3 High Pass Trek Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome in Kathmandu

The Everest Three High Pass Trek day starts today. When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, we will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Once you reach and check into a hotel, you will have free time to relax so that you adjust yourself to the Kathmandu atmosphere far away from your home. Then, you can do some wanderings around. We will be giving you some guidance on how to do that if you feel the need.

Day 2: Lukla Flight and trek to Phakding.

The Everest Three High Pass Trek day starts today. When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, we will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Once you reach and check into a hotel, you will have free time to relax so that you adjust yourself to the Kathmandu atmosphere far away from your home. Then, you can take some wanderings around. We will be giving you some guidance on how to do that if you feel the need.

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar.

The Itinerary of day 3 of the Everest Three High Pass Trek adventure takes us into the Sagarmatha National Park. When we reach Monjo, we check into the National Park security check post before trekking further ahead. After check-in, we start walking towards Namche Bazar as our destination for the day. Namche Bazar is the most famous and beautiful village in the Everest region. It is also an important commercial center of the area. Once we reach this beautiful Sherpa village, we can see a beautiful view of Thamserku.

Day 4: Acclimatization Hike around.

We are on the first acclimatization day as Everest Circuit itinerary on the trek. We spend our day at and around Namche Bazar doing some hikes to help ourselves adjust to the high elevation climate. We can hike up to the Everest viewpoint above Namche Bazar, and if weather permits, we will be able to enjoy the first-ever view of Mt. Everest. A full day of hiking and exploration around Namche Bazar will prepare us for the higher elevation ahead on the trip.

Day 5: Trek to Thamo.

We part from the Everest Base Camp trekking trail today and head towards Thame. Thame is one of the most beautiful Sherpa villages in the region where many Everest summiteer Sherpa were born. It provides the best ethnic Sherpa cultural experience of the Everest region. As the trail to Thame parts from the Everest base camp trekking trail, we can feel the peace and meet only fewer people along. Once we reach Thame, we can settle into our tea house and explore the area.

Day 6: Trek to Lungden. 

Our adventure on the Everest Three High Pass Trek is getting more exciting and heading towards the wilderness. The walk today takes us to Lungden through an amazingly peaceful trekking trail with breathtaking surroundings and views. Lungden provides a fantastic experience of mountain surroundings and peace. Once we settle into the tea house, we can laze around to explore more of Lungden.

Day 7: Crossing Renjo-La Pass, 1 Pass.

Our adventure of the 7-Day Itinerary starts early in the morning, heading higher up towards Renjo La, the first of three high passes that we are crossing on this trip. It is an enormous effort required this early morning to go higher towards the excellent mountain pass. We walk higher with a slow and steady pace along the well-paved trekking trail and eventually emerge into the Renjo La pass at the elevation of 5,360 meters above sea level. A spectacular view of the mountain peaks helps us forget all the challenging effort and tiredness and engross at the moment of peace and joy. After spending some time at the pass, we descend towards Gokyo Lakes to stay overnight on the shore of the third lake.

Day 8: Gokyo Valley exploration.

It is a fantastic day of hiking to the Gokyo Ri, an excellent vantage point to behold one of the best views of the mountains in the Everest region. An early morning hike to Gokyo Ri takes us there to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the mountains. We spend memorable times there and enjoy the view of mountains and surroundings before heading down to Gokyo. Later in the afternoon, we will have time to laze around Gokyo Lake and explore more of the beautiful place.

Day 9: Trek to Thagnak.

After amazing feats on the Renjo La pass and Gokyo Ri, we take an easy day walk today to Thagnak. The trekking adventure today goes only for around four hours before we reach the destination. We will have incredible views of the mountains and, of course, of the surroundings. Once we get Thangnak and settle into our tea house, we can take some leisurely wanderings around the place.

Day 10: Crossing Cho-La Pass, 2 Pass.

Today is another important day of the Everest Three High Pass Trek, although every day of the trip is a special day. We will trek over Cho La Pass, the second high pass that we are crossing on the trip. The first part of the day takes us higher towards Cho La pass at an elevation of 5,420 meters above sea level. After the Cho La pass achievement and enjoying beautiful moments there, we slowly and carefully start descending towards Dzongla, the destination for today

Day 11: Trek to Lobuche.

It is the day that we are to meet the regular Everest base camp trekking trail when we reach Lobuche to stay overnight. Today’s walk brings beautiful views of mountains in the region, including Lobuche peak, which is an acclimatization peak for many of Everest climbers. Once we reach Lobuche, we will take our time to explore the place. We have already walked over two of the high passes, and now the significant attractions are Everest base camp, Kalapatthar viewpoint, and Kongma La pass, the third of three pass.

Day 12: Kalapatthar Hike.

The 12th-day Itinerary of Everest Three High Pass Trekking adventure takes us to Kalapatthar viewpoint, the highest elevation of this trip. Thus, we have finally come to the day to trek to the trip’s highest point, although we have done several higher elevation walk so far on this trip alone. We walk to Gorakshep, which is our overnight place, and check into our tea house. We relish our lunch at the tea house and start again on the adventure walk to the Kalapatthar viewpoint which lies 5,545 meters above sea level. We eventually make it to the destination, Gorakshep, to stay overnight at a slow and gradual pace.

Day 13: Everest Base Camp.

Although we had already achieved the highest elevation of our trek yesterday, we will walk to the leading destination of the Everest base camp. We walk ahead towards the base camp of the highest mountain in the world at a slow and gradual pace. We follow boulder-strewn terrain to reach the Everest base camp eventually. We spend memorable moments there taking pictures and enjoying a joyous time. Later we return to Gorakshep, check out the tea house, and walk further down to Lobuche to stay overnight.

Day 14: Crossing Kongma La Pass, 3 Pass.

We are going to trek over the third high pass of this Everest Circuit Trek. Crossing Kongma La pass at the elevation of 5,535 meters above sea level is a real feat early this morning. Kongma La is the highest of all three passes that we trekked over on this trip. We set off early morning towards the pass and enjoy beautiful views from there. Later, we descend to Chhukung to stay overnight. Chhukung is an overnight place for adventurers heading towards Island peak to summit the beautiful mountain.

Day 15: Trek to Pangboche.

On the Itinerary of day 15 of the Everest Three High Pass Trek, we are traversing the trekking trail from Chhukung to Pangboche. First, we walk to Imja Khola, cross the river and walk to Pangboche to stay overnight. Pangboche is one of the biggest villages in the Everest region that hosts beautiful Sherpa culture and Buddhist monastery. Once we reach Pangboche and check into the lodge, we can go out for an exploration walk around the village. In addition, we can visit the Buddhist monastery to learn about the monastic tradition and Buddhist cultural and spiritual values.

Day 16: Trek to Namche.

The destination for our walking adventure today is Namche, and the walk goes via Tengboche. Tengboche is a beautiful village in the Khumbu region that is usually a stopover place for regular Everest Base Camp Trekkers. Once we reach Tengboche, we will go to explore a beautiful Buddhist monastery there for some time. Later, we will trek down to Namche Bazar to stay overnight.Later, we will trek down to Namche Bazar to stay overnight

Day 17: Trek to Lukla.

We are on the 17th day’s Itinerary of this Everest Circuit trek and the last day of the trekking part on Everest Three High Pass Trek adventure. We are trekking back to Lukla today. The trekking trail goes down via Monjo, Jorsalle, and Phakding along the Dudh Koshi River bank and eventually reaches Lukla to stay overnight.

The challenging trekking adventure over three high passes in the Everest region, in addition to the Kalapatthar viewpoint and Everest base camp, comes to an end here. We bid farewell to our amazing supporting crew being thankful for all the help they provided us to make this trip safe and successful.

Day 18: Fly back in Kathamndu

After a beautiful and memorable trekking adventure and a peaceful time in the Everest region, it’s time to get back to the city’s civilization. We get ready early morning for our flight back to Kathmandu. Once we reach Kathmandu, we will have time to rest and relax. Then, we can wander around at a leisurely pace.

Day 19: End of Everest Three High Pass Trek.

As the final day of the trip, it’s time to say goodbye. We will be at the hotel to see you off at to airport for your last departure flight as per your flight schedule. We heartily thank you for being on our Everest Three High Pass Trekking. We also hope that the trip must have given you an incredible experience. We would like to hear from you and welcome you back to Nepal sometime for another adventure.

Thus Everest Three High Pass Trek, An Ultimate Everest High Pass Trekking, comes to an end.

Everest Three High Pass Trek an Ultimate Three Everest High Pass Trek

If you love mountains, extremity, high pass wilderness, and love to face challenges, Everest Three High Pass Trekking, alternately Everest Circuit Trek, make the best for your taste. Everest High Pass Circuit Trek will make your trekking adventure experience one of the best of your lifetime. Love the adventure, love the madness, and challenge yourself to take this Everest Three High Pass Trek and experience the ultimate Everest Circuit Trek.

Itinerary

Day
1

Welcome to Kathamndu, Nepal for Everest 3 High Pass Trekking.

The Everest Three High Pass Trek day starts today. When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, we will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Once you reach and check into a hotel, you will have free time to relax so that you adjust yourself to the Kathmandu atmosphere far away from your home. Then, you can take some wanderings around. We will be giving you some guidance on how to do that if you feel the need.

2

We check out our hotel early in the morning and drive to the airport for the exciting flight to Lukla. The flight is a fantastic mountain flight that takes us into the Everest region. After landing at the Lukla airport, our trekking adventure begins and our destination for the day is Phakding which is about four hours of walk. Thus, the very first day of Everest Three High Pass Trek is a short walking day.

Once we reach Phakding on the bank of Dudh Koshi River, we check into our tea house and spend relaxing moments.

3
The Itinerary of day 3 of the Everest Three High Pass Trek adventure takes us into the Sagarmatha National Park. When we reach Monjo, we check into the National Park security check post before trekking further ahead. After check-in, we start walking towards Namche Bazar as our destination for the day. Namche Bazar is the most famous and beautiful village in the Everest region. It is also an important commercial center of the area. Once we reach this beautiful Sherpa village, we can see a beautiful view of Thamserku.
4
We are on the first acclimatization day as Everest Circuit itinerary on the trek. We spend our day at and around Namche Bazar doing some hikes to help ourselves adjust to the high elevation climate. We can hike up to the Everest viewpoint above Namche Bazar, and if weather permits, we will be able to enjoy the first-ever view of Mt. Everest. A full day of hiking and exploration around Namche Bazar will prepare us for the higher elevation ahead on the trip. Stay overnight at Namche Bazar.
5
We part from the Everest Base Camp trekking trail today and head towards Thame. Thame is one of the most beautiful Sherpa villages in the region where many Everest summiteer Sherpa were born. It provides the best ethnic Sherpa cultural experience of the Everest region. As the trail to Thame parts from the Everest base camp trekking trail, we can feel the peace and meet only fewer people along. Once we reach Thame, we can settle into our tea house and explore around the place.
6
Our adventure on the Everest Three High Pass Trek is getting more exciting and heading towards the wilderness. The walk today takes us to Lungden through an amazingly peaceful trekking trail with breathtaking surroundings and views. Lungden provides a fantastic experience of mountain surroundings and peace. Once we settle into the tea house, we can laze around to explore more of Lungden.
7
Our adventure of the 7-Day Itinerary starts early in the morning, heading higher up towards Renjo La, the first of three high passes that we are crossing on this trip. It is an enormous effort required this early morning to go higher towards the excellent mountain pass. We walk higher with a slow and steady pace along the well-paved trekking trail and eventually emerge into the Renjo La pass at the elevation of 5,360 meters above sea level. A spectacular view of the mountain peaks helps us forget all the challenging effort and tiredness and engross at the moment of peace and joy. After spending some time at the pass, we descend towards Gokyo Lakes to stay overnight on the shore of the third lake.
8
It is a fantastic day of hiking to the Gokyo Ri, an excellent vantage point to behold one of the best views of the mountains in the Everest region. An early morning hike to Gokyo Ri takes us there to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the mountains. We spend memorable times there and enjoy the view of mountains and surroundings before heading down to Gokyo. Later in the afternoon, we will have time to laze around Gokyo Lake and explore more of the beautiful place. Stay overnight at Gokyo.
9
After amazing feats on the Renjo La pass and Gokyo Ri, we take an easy day walk today to Thagnak. The trekking adventure today goes only for around four hours before we reach the destination. We will have incredible views of the mountains and, of course, of the surroundings. Once we get to Thangnak and settle into our tea house, we can take some leisurely wanderings around the place.
10
Today is another important day of the Everest Three High Pass Trek, although every day of the trip is a special day. We will trek over Cho La pass, the second high pass that we are crossing on the trip. The first part of the day takes us higher towards Cho La pass at an elevation of 5,420 meters above sea level. After the Cho La pass achievement and enjoying beautiful moments there, we slowly and carefully start descending towards Dzongla, the destination for today
11
It is the day that retakes us to meet the regular Everest base camp trekking trail when we reach Lobuche to stay overnight. Today’sToday’s walk brings beautiful views of mountains in the region, including Lobuche peak, which is an acclimatization peak for many of Everest climbers. Once we reach Lobuche, we will take our time to explore around the place. We have already walked over two of the high passes, and now the significant attractions are Everest base camp, Kalapatthar viewpoint, and Kongma La pass, third of three keys.
12
The 12th-day Itinerary of Everest Three High Pass Trekking adventure takes us to Kalapatthar viewpoint, the highest elevation of this trip. Thus, we have finally come to the day to trek to the trip’s highest point, although we have done several higher elevation walk so far on this trip alone. We walk to Gorakshep, which is our overnight place, and check into our tea house. We relish our lunch at the tea house and start again on the adventure walk to the Kalapatthar viewpoint which lies 5,545 meters above sea level. We eventually make it to the destination, Gorakshep, to stay overnight at a slow and gradual pace.
13
Although we had already achieved the highest elevation of our trek yesterday, we will walk to the leading destination of the Everest base camp. We walk ahead towards the base camp of the highest mountain in the world at a slow and gradual pace. We follow boulder-strewn terrain to reach the Everest base camp eventually. We spend memorable moments there taking pictures and enjoying a joyous time. Later we return to Gorakshep, check out the tea house, and walk further down to Lobuche to stay overnight.
14
We are going to trek over the third high pass of this Everest Circuit Trek. Crossing Kongma La pass at the elevation of 5,535 meters above sea level is a real feat early this morning. Kongma La is the highest of all three passes that we trekked over on this trip. We set off early morning towards the pass and enjoy beautiful views from there. Later, we descend to Chhukung to stay overnight. Chhukung is an overnight place for the adventurers heading towards Island peak to summit the beautiful mountain.
15
On the Itinerary of day 15 of the Everest Three High Pass Trek, we are traversing the trekking trail from Chhukung to Pangboche. First, we walk to Imja Khola, cross the river and walk to Pangboche to stay overnight. Pangboche is one of the biggest villages in the Everest region that hosts beautiful Sherpa culture and Buddhist monastery. Once we reach Pangboche and check into the lodge, we can go out for an exploration walk around the village. In addition, we can visit the Buddhist monastery to learn about the monastic tradition and Buddhist cultural and spiritual values.
16
The destination for our walking adventure today is Namche, and the walk goes via Tengboche. Tengboche is a beautiful village in the Khumbu region that is usually a stopover place for regular Everest Base Camp Trekkers. Once we reach Tengboche, we will go to explore a beautiful Buddhist monastery there for some time. Later, we will trek down to Namche Bazar to stay overnight.Later, we will trek down to Namche Bazar to stay overnight
17
We are on the 17th day’s Itinerary of this Everest Circuit trek and the last day of the trekking part on Everest Three High Pass Trek adventure. We are trekking back to Lukla today. The trekking trail goes down via Monjo, Jorsalle, and Phakding along the Dudh Koshi River bank and eventually reaches Lukla to stay overnight. The challenging trekking adventure over three high passes in the Everest region, in addition to the Kalapatthar viewpoint and Everest base camp, comes to an end here. We bid farewell to our amazing supporting crew being thankful for all the help they provided us to make this trip safe and successful.
18
After a beautiful and memorable trekking adventure and peaceful time in the Everest region, it’s time to get back to the city’s civilization. We get ready early morning for our flight back to Kathmandu. Once we reach Kathmandu, we will have time to rest and relax. Then, we can wander around at a leisurely pace.
19
As the final day of the trip, it’s time to say goodbye. We will be at the hotel to see you off at to airport for your last departure flight as per your flight schedule. We heartily thank you for being on our Everest Three High Pass Trekking. We also hope that the trip must have given you an incredible experience. We would like to hear from you and welcome you back to Nepal sometime for another adventure. Thus Everest Three High Pass Trek, An Ultimate Everest High Pass Trekking, comes to an end.

Includes & Excludes

Includes

Everest Three High Pass Trek Cost Includes:

- All Pickup and Drop Services from and to the airport in a private vehicle.
- Hotel in Kathmandu wiht Breakfast for Everest Three High Pass Trek.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back Kathmandu.
- All Meals (breakfast, Lunch and dinner) during the Everest Three High Pass Trek.
- Twin Sharing Rooms during the Everst Circuit Trek.
- English Speaking guide with the license from the Nepal Government.
- 1 porter for 2 trekkers including the food and accommodation, salary and insurance.
- All the Necessary Permits and Documents for the Trekking.

Excludes

Everest Three High Pass Trek Cost Excludes:

- Meals in the Kathmandu for Everest Three High Pass Trek.
- International Air tickets, Visa Fee and related cost.
- Other personal expenses like tea/coffee, bar bill and beverage, water, chocolate.
- Travel and Medical insurances.
- Evacuation during any mishaps, natural calamities or other personal reasons.
- Tips and Gratitude for staffs of Everest Three Pass Trek.
- Any further services not mentioned in “Cost Includes” section.

Trip Info

You can add one day before or after Everest Three High Pass Trek for Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour

It is a full exploration day in Kathmandu. We take you for a cultural sightseeing tour of Heritage monuments in Kathmandu valley. An in-depth, guided tour of Swoyambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath will give you an understanding of the rich cultural and historical heritage of Kathmandu valley. Once the tour finishes and we return back to the hotel, we will have a trip briefing meeting to talk about our trekking adventure that is to start tomorrow.

Reviews (2)

Jeaison , Canada (🇨🇦)

Everest Three High Pass with Trekking Trail Nepal

We were friends and family of 6 and could not rate Trekking Trail Nepal highly enough. Apar is a good communicator and goes beyond what is expected to make sure our Everest Three High Pass Trek Pass smoothly. Trip Planner Mr. Apar is not only communicating and organizing our itinerary but also we ... We were friends and family of 6 and could not rate Trekking Trail Nepal highly enough. Apar is a good communicator and goes beyond what is expected to make sure our Everest Three High Pass Trek Pass smoothly. Trip Planner Mr. Apar is not only communicating and organizing our itinerary but also welcome us at the airport. He takes us for the welcome dinner with a cultural program. We discuss the common question and last minutes preparation and he said I will be your guide for your entire Everest Three High Pass Trek and trip. This was a big surprise for us. In short, he was planning and making sure every small detail from our arrival till departure.  Apar our trek planner turned to our Fantastic guide. His experience of 15 years makes him one of the best for Everest High Pass Trek. We had no problems on our 22 days of the trek. If anything had happened Apar and his team will handle it we knew it. He loves kids. Our 3 porters were also amazing. Bibek hit the trekking trail early morning and to make sure the best room available for us. In his late afternoon he loves to play with kids and guests, helping the kitchen, fixing electrical problems, serving them dinner, and most importantly to start the fire heater of the dining room to keeps us warm. Truly Bibek is the man of millions of expertise. In Short Best Three High Pass Trekking Company Let's talk about the price. Trekking Trail Nepal charges a very-very best price for our  Everest Three High Pass Trek! We book the trek with TTN but we were not sure how would be the services and quality. If the first few days we come knew we choose the best company for Everest 3 Pass Trek. Everything from all entrance fees, permits, meals on trek, flights, guides, porters, Kathmandu sightseeing, airport transfers, etc were included in the best price. If you are looking for Quality Adventure Himalayas at the best price Trekking Trail Nepal is the best even you don’t need to bargain. Finally takes cards on your Nepal Trekking and tip Guides and porters well. Truly they make your trekking in Nepal the best as our Everest Three High Pass Trek. Lauri, Tim, Jeaison, Rubin and Rebecca
LaaLaa2705 , Australia (🇦🇺)

“Adventures with Apar”

We were really lucky to have Apar as our lead guide for our Everest Three High Pass Trek with Mt. Everest Base Camp in 2013. He really looked after everyone on the trek, shared his knowledge willingly to ensure we all achieved our goal. He took great care with us, allowed us to travel at our own spe ... We were really lucky to have Apar as our lead guide for our Everest Three High Pass Trek with Mt. Everest Base Camp in 2013. He really looked after everyone on the trek, shared his knowledge willingly to ensure we all achieved our goal. He took great care with us, allowed us to travel at our own speed. He was also good fun to be around. If I return to Nepal, I will make sure I book a trek with him and his new best team of Trekking Trail Nepal.
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