Everest Three Passes 22 Days
Description
The Everest High Three Pass trek will take you to high altitudes and includes crossing Renjo La Pass (5360m), Cho-La Pass (5420m) and Kongma-La Pass (5535m). You will also have some incredible views of Mt. Gokyo Ri (5,360m), and climb Mt. Kala Patthar (5,545m) for its fantastic views of Everest and visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m). The amazing landscape and splendid views during the trek are astonishing. Personal fitness is critical on this trek due to trekking at higher altitudes. It is recommended that you prepare yourself physically prior to joining this trek. This is a exceptional opportunity to look to the heavens at four towering 8,000 meter plus peaks; Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m) and Mt. Everest (8,848m). This trek also leads us to the isolated valley of Nangpa La and to the Sherpa villages of Thame and Marlung.
Itinerary Details:-
- Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
- Day 2
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- Day 3
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m), trek to Phakding (2610m) – approx. 3/4 hrs
- Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) – approx. 6 hrs (passing multiple suspension bridges, including the famous Hillary Bridge)
- Day 5
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar (explore the town, visit nearby viewpoints)
- Day 6
Trek to Tengboche (3860m) – approx. 5/6 hrs
- Day 7
Trek to Dingboche (4410m) – approx. 5/6 hrs
- Day 8
Acclimatization day in Dingboche (optional hike to Nagarjun Hill for panoramic views)
- Day 9
Trek to Chukhung (4730m) – approx. 3/4 hrs
- Day 10
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5080m) – approx. 4/5 hrs
- Day 11
Trek to Kongma La Pass (5535m), then descend to Lobuche (4910m) – approx. 7/8 hrs
- Day 12
Trek to Gorak Shep (5140m) and visit Everest Base Camp (5364m) – approx. 7/8 hrs
- Day 13
Early morning hike to Kala Patthar (5550m) for sunrise, trek to Dzongla (4830m) – approx. 7/8 hrs
- Day 14
Cross Cho La Pass (5420m), trek to Thagnak (4700m) – approx. 7/8 hrs
- Day 15
Trek to Gokyo (4790m) – approx. 4/5 hrs
- Day 16
Acclimatization day in Gokyo (optional hike to Gokyo Ri for stunning panoramic views of Everest and other peaks)
- Day 17
Trek to Dole (4110m) – approx. 5/6 hrs
- Day 18
Trek to Namche Bazaar – approx. 6/7 hrs
- Day 19
Trek to Lukla – approx. 6 hrs
- Day 20
Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
- Day 21
Leisure day in Kathmandu
- Day 22
Transfer to the airport for International Departure