In the heart of Khumbu, here is the extensive journey of the fabulous Everest Massif. The Trek trail is very well-defined and passes high passes of more than 5000 m. we discover panoramic and incredible visions of four giants culminating at more than 8000 meters. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Not to mention the multitude of satellite peaks culminating between 6000 and 7500 meters. Including, the emblematic and very aesthetic Ama Dablam. An exceptional route that will crescendo toward the most beautiful views of the Himalayan world
Everest Three High Pass
Everest three high pass trek, if you are looking for challenging trekking in the Everest region. Everest three-pass trekking is a great and ideal choice for a true adventure. The Three passes (Kongma La Pass (5,535/18,159ft), Cho La Pass (5420m/17,782ft), and Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft) and foot on the Everest base camp, climb Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri, and trip Gokyo Lakes) is one of the most complete treks in Everest region. this trekking supports a very complete discovery of the authentic Everest region.
Everest three high pass trekking route and itinerary
we proceed through Thame and experience the first Himalayan pass –Renjo La (5360m). That lies towards the Gokyo Valley and we hike further, to Gokyo Ri. With scenic views of the glaciers lakes, glaciers, icefalls, and beautiful peaks such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and others. continue. we cross the Cho La Pass (5330m), then finally, trek down to Lobuche to cross the last highest pass- Khongma La (5535m).
The Three Passes Trek package is inclusive of the Kathmandu – Lukla- Kathmandu flight. Along with comfortable accommodation during the trek and full board meals. Trekking can start at Lukla that scary mountain airport that you fly into or further down the mountains at Jiri, Shivalaya, Salleri, or Phaplu (we recommend starting at Jiri if you have enough time. It will also save you from having to buy plane tickets and invest in a beautiful place
Itinerary
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.
Have breakfast and then you have the whole day to explore the best Kathmandu Sightseeing spots with your guide. You can visit and explore one of the most famous Shiva temples, Pashupatinath, recognized as the monkey temple; Swyambhunath, the largest Stupa in the world, also called Boudhanath Stupa; and finally the Royal Palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The next day, you will begin your trek on the Annapurna Circuit, so you have to check your equipment to make sure that you are ready for your adventure and climb. Have dinner and stay overnight in the same hotel in Kathmandu
Day tour
Final altitude: approximately 13,50 m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: night in the hotel
Either a morning transfer to Kathmandu airport or a very early departure (around 2 a.m.) for Ramechhap airport and breakfast organized on your arrival before your flight to Lukla. This visual flight, which can only be carried out in good weather conditions, offers a magnificent panorama of the Himalayas. On arrival in Lukla, the organization of loads with porters and sherpas starts the trek.
NB:
— Depending on the congestion at Kathmandu airport, the Nepalese Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) may decide to operate all flights to Lukla, either from Kathmandu airport or Ramechhap airport.
— If the flight is canceled for weather reasons, it will be postponed until the next day. You will spend an additional day at the hotel in Kathmandu or Ramechhap.
Positive altitude difference: 200 to 350 m.
Negative height difference: 400 m.
4 to 5 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer: 4 to 5 hours drive and 15 minutes flight (from Ramechhap) or 30 minutes drive and 45 minutes flight (from Kathmandu).
Right bank, left bank of the Dudh Kosi (the “river of milk”), the path cut into the rock and lined with crops rises abruptly to Namche Bazar. The capital of the Sherpa country is the heart of the Khumbu region and is home to many small shops, and Tibetan souvenirs.
Positive altitude difference: 850 m.
Negative elevation: 150 to 300 m.
5 to 6 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day of acclimatization and discovery of the villages overlooking the capital of the Sherpa country. Climb through a small forest towards Syangboche. On the heights, the first discovery of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, and all of upper Khumbu. Passage to Khumjung and Khunde. Possibility to visit Khumjung Hillary High School and Khunde Hospital: both establishments were built on the initiative of Sir Edmund Hillary. NB: possibility of a quieter day if you wish.
Positive altitude difference: 700 m.
Negative altitude difference: 700 m.
5 to 6 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Namche Bazar, the path passes through pine and rhododendron forests and passes many small villages, such as Thame, dominated by a nunnery, which we can visit. You will discover significant wildlife: musk deer, pheasants, Himalayan tahrs... After crossing the steep and bubbling Bhote Koshi torrent, the path climbs steadily to the village of Thame.
Positive altitude difference: 650 m.
Negative height difference: 250 m.
5 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day to perfect our acclimatization. We leave for the ascent of Sumdur Peak (4960 m), a viewpoint with an extraordinary panorama of Cho Oyu (8201 m) and numerous “7000”. In the distance, the secret valley of Nangpa La and the border of Tibet. Everest is also reaching its summit!
Positive altitude difference: 1100 m.
Negative altitude difference: 1100 m.
6 to 7 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Regular elevation on the left bank of Bhote Khosi, in mountain pastures punctuated by small villages occupied in spring and summer. Taranga is, according to legend, the village of the yeti! In the absence of a snowman, we find delicious potatoes there… Lunch in Marulung. Above Marulung, vegetation and homes become rarer. Passing through Arye, the last inhabited hamlet in the valley, we head towards Nangpa La (5716 m), too far to be reached during the day. The pass is open to caravans of yaks led by Tibetan merchants coming to trade in Khumbu. Sumptuous panorama of Cho Oyu and numerous peaks between 6,000 and 7,000 meters. Stopover at the village of Langden.
Positive altitude difference: 630 m.
5 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Well acclimatized, we can calmly approach this long and beautiful day. From the pass, the view of the series of highest peaks in the world stretching towards the east (Everest, Makalu, Pumori, etc.) and Lake Gokyo below is fantastic. The south wall of Cho Oyu is very close. Descent to the Gokyo glacier, which must be crossed before reaching the banks of the lake of the same name.
Positive altitude difference: 1100 m.
Negative altitude difference: 600 m.
7 to 8 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Short stage. We take the path that will take us to the foot of Cho La and we cross the terminal tongue of the Ngozumpa glacier, in a spectacular maze of rocks and ice. Night in the hamlet of Tarnak (Dragnag), located at the foot of Cho La, which we will cross tomorrow morning. For those who wish, get up early and climb Gokyo Peak (5360 m): view (comparable to that of Renjo Pass) of the highest peaks, Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyu, of the nearby Cholatse and glaciers.
Positive altitude difference: 800 m or 200m.
Negative height difference: 900 m or 300 m.
2h15 (without the ascent of Gokyo Peak) of walking - 5h30 (with the ascent of Gokyo Peak) of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The climb is gradual until a steep final slope which leads to the pass (5 hours of climbing). A new valley opens before us, rewarding our effort; first views of Ama Dablam. Easy descent (short passage on a glacier without danger) towards the hamlet of Dzongla.
NB: the passage of Cho La can only be undertaken in good weather and without fresh snowfall. The guide is the sole judge of the conditions.
Positive altitude difference: 800 m.
Negative altitude difference: 550 m.
6 to 7 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walk on the mountainside. Magnificent view of the north face of Jobo Lhaptshan, the Nuptse, Pumori, Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
Positive altitude difference: 220 m.
Negative height difference: 120 m. 3h30 walk.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bumpy journey through the moraines to the real Everest base camp. Uncomfortable, but the contenders for the summit live there for two months! You are at the foot of the formidable Ice Fall. The seracs are falling... Great atmosphere and a fantastic landscape! Return by the same path to Gorakshep.
Positive altitude difference: 400 m.
Negative height difference: 200 m.
7 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Get up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise and climb the southern slopes of Kala Pattar, at the foot of the Pumori pyramid. Unforgettable view of the South Col, a key passage in the ascent of Everest, and of almost the entire ascent route. Return to Gorakshep and descent to Lobuche.
Positive altitude difference: 570 m.
Negative altitude difference: 790 m.
6h30 walk.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
To reach the slopes of Kongma La, cross the Khumbu glacier. Steady climb to the pass, at the foot of Nuptse, bird's-eye view of the ice river and the Everest valley. Long descent towards Chukhung, in an exceptional cirque, at the foot of the legendary south face of Lhotse.
Positive altitude difference: 670 m.
Negative altitude difference: 850 m.
8 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Beautiful descent into the Khumbu valley, winding under the faces of Ama Dablam. You find permanent housing and agricultural activity in the village of Dingpoche, then, gradually, the forests. Stop at Pangboche, with Ama Dablam in sight, then at Tengpoche, where we settle in for the night.
Positive elevation: 100 m.
Negative altitude difference: 1000 m.
5 to 6 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Descent to Monjo, which shortens the next day's stage towards Lukla.
Positive altitude difference: 350 m.
Negative altitude difference: 1300 m.
6 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
We already know the path having taken it on the way up.
Positive altitude difference: 350 m.
Negative altitude difference: 350 m.
5h30 walk.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
As for the outbound flight, flight from Lukla airport, either directly to Kathmandu or to Ramechhap airport with a transfer to Kathmandu. If direct flight to Kathmandu, free day in Kathmandu. If flight to Ramechhap, transfer and arrive in Kathmandu early in the afternoon. In Kathmandu, explore the dynamic Thamel district and its colorful bazaars, an ideal place to make your last purchases. In the Kathmandu valley, the traditional village of Bhaktapur will amaze you with its 17th-century architecture.
NB: as the flight is subject to weather conditions, a delay in the rotation day is possible. If the flight is postponed until the next day, you will spend an extra night at the lodge in Lukla.
Accommodation: hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Transfer: 4 to 5 hours drive and 15 minutes flight (if via Ramechhap) or 30 minutes drive and 45 minutes flight (if direct Kathmandu)
free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
Trip Included
- AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP: Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 3 nights sharing a twin bedroom at the hotel (3 Star category) in Kathmandu on a bed & breakfast basis.
- WELCOME DINNER: One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.
- PERMITS: All necessary paper works: Trekking Permit
- STAFF INSURANCE: Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.
- MAP: Region Trekking map.
- MEMBER TRANSPORTATION: flight By plane Kathmandu- Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu as per itinerary)
- MEMBER LUGGAGE: Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porters.
- FOODS & LODGING : 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation sharing basis in tea house/camp during the trek.
- GUIDE: Government licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
- PORTER: Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek.
- STAFF SALARY & ALLOWANCE: All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
- MEDICAL KIT: Comprehensive Medical kit
Trip Excluded
- INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- NEPAL VISA FEES: The Nepal Visa fee is US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 100).
- LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara (also in case of early return from Trekking than the scheduled itinerary).
- EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU & POKHARA: Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- INSURANCE: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- PERSONAL EXPENSES: Telephone calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears, etc.
- TOILETRIES: Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
- FILMING: Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
- INTERNET SERVICE: Internet facilities during the trek are not included.
- TIPS: Tips for Guide, porters, and staff.
- EXTRA: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Note: For unforeseeable reasons at this stage of climatic hazards, form or deformity of the participants or others (state of the roads, traffic, case of force majeure. your guide or guide may have to adapt the program, if necessary for the smooth running of your trip. He remains the sole judge and guarantor of your safety. Walking times are given as an indication and may vary from one participant to another.
Trip Organization
Your Guide and Team During Trek
Your guide, from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially when during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the safety of the group. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.
Your Nepalese team may consist of several people, each with different responsibilities. They are:
The Guide Leader (Sirdar) is responsible for and leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
The Assistant Guide is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and set camp.
The Porter is the load carrier for the trekking group. As Nepal is a mountain country with few roads, porters are employed to carry loads. Compliance with regulations and common courtesy dictates the maximum weight carried and the minimum wage paid. Porters are provided with gear based on the routes they follow and with insurance for alpine treks.
Each trekker is allotted the following maximum weights per person: Lodge (tea house) Accommodations: 15 kg maximum; Tent Camping: 22 kg maximum; Expeditions/summit ascents: 20 kg maximum. The porters are given a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg.
In addition, the Nepal Alpinist Club takes care to take out insurance for the Guide and porters. Specific equipment is allocated to them for crossing passes at altitude (even if wearers often refuse to put on shoes due to lack of habit).
Accommodations in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, you will accommodate in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:
Hotel Ramoda: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the necessary comforts for your stay: air conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Accommodations during the trek
For lodge accommodation: meals are prepared by the cooks of the lodge and are taken from the lodge's dining room.
Here is a typical one-day menu:
breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee
During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
Water: provide tablets (Hydroclovazone, Micropur, or another type) to disinfect the water you put in your water bottle, depending on the source and on the advice of your guide. It is sometimes possible to buy purified water and refill your water bottle without having to buy bottled water. You can also buy mineral water in the cities (not included in the price) but its ecological balance is poor, as you know. Also, we do not recommend it.
Preparation for the Trek
Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that required short periods of high exertion.
Medical check-up
Being in good health is essential to fully enjoy your Alpinist Club trip. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.
Acute Mountain Sickness
This trip takes place at high altitudes, so some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.
Your Personal Trekking Gear
- woolen hat
- fleece hat
- T-shirt
- Thermal full t-shirt (base layer)
- Fleece jacket
- Down jacket
- light insulating wear (mid-layer)
- Gore-Tex jacket
- Thermal Trouser (base layer)
- Trekking trousers (flexible )
- down pant
- Gore-Tex pants
- Gore-Tex gloves
- thin/warm gloves
- Rain punch
- woolen shock (thick)
- sandal
- camp shoes (sports shoes)
- Trekking boot
- sun /glacier glass (uv protection)
- snow gaiter (also buy in Nepal )
- sleeping bags or liners (if possible )
- personal first aid
- pocket knife
- washing soap, towel, tooth pest/ brush
- sun lotion enough +30 /50 & lip guard
- Trekking poles (u can buy in Nepal as well)
- headlights, water bottles, Thermos
- books, a camera, playing car
