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Trip Overview

Three pass trek in Everest Region is one of the most adventurous trekking in Nepal. Three pass trek offer you to explore the hole Everest region in Khumbu Valley. Besides this, you will have a chance to experience Sherpa culture and their lifestyle, stunning views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest from a few different places in one trek, very close to the border; the longest glacier in Nepal, the biggest glacier in Nepal, four high mountains above eight-thousand-meter Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Cho Oyu.

The Everest three-pass trekking route is inside the Sagarmatha National Park. Sagarmatha National Park was established in 1976 with an area of 1184 km2. The National Park provides many different types of vegetation, and is home to many wild animals, such as musk deer, red panda, Himalayan black beer, snow leopard and many more. Similarly, more than 200 species of bird have been recorded in the Sagarmatha National Park, such as the Himalayan Monal (national bird of Nepal), blood pheasant, ruddy shell duck, red-billed chough, thrushes, warblers, magpie, tits and many more.

Three Pass Trek 19 Days cost start from USD USD 1410 to USD 2199 per person depending on the numbers of pax booked. Three pass trek costs depend on group size and service included in the whole trip. Normally, the trek price includes Khumbu entry permit fee, guide and porter fees, Sagarmatha national park fee, Manthali to Lukla to Manha flight costs, Kathmandu-Manthali - Kathmandu jeep costs and hotel costs in Kathmandu.

Guide for Nepal Private Limited makes the best trekking package trip and trekking itinerary for solo trekkers and group trekkers as per client’s interests and time limits.

Below is our day to day Itinerary of the Everest Three Pass Trekking - 19 Days.

Itineraries

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will heartily welcome to you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport 1370 meter from sea level in any time of your arrival and help you transfer to hotel at Thamel. Kathmandu is capital city of Nepal and it is normally busy during the day. It is about 15-25 minutes’ drive from airport to Thamel. It depends on your arrival time and traffic. You might have short time to visit some place in Kathmandu and final preparation for Trip from next day.

Day 02

Kathmandu to Manthali

According to our trip planned, take breakfast and be ready in your hotel with all necessary equipment for the ebc-cho la pass-gokiyo trek. Kathmandu to Manthali airport is approximately 130 km in road distance, and it takes about 5/6 hours’ drive by private jeep or car. Manthali airport is situated at 475 meters from sea level. Manthali to Lukla flights start early in the morning during the peak season. So, make sure to reach Manthali airport one day before or the same day early in the morning to catch a Lukla flight.

Day 3

Manthali – Lukla Airport - Phakding

Make sure to wake up and be ready on time to check in at Manthali airport for your flight to Lukla 2805 meters. The Manthali to Lukla flight is about 15 minutes, and we will meet our assistant/porter in Lukla, then start the trek to Phakding 2652 meters. Lukla to Phakding is a very short and easy trek. It takes 3–4 hours to walk through Sherpa village, following the Dudhkoshi river (Milky River) and enjoying the mountain scenery.

Day 4

Phakding to Namche Bazar

After breakfast in the lodge, the trek starts by following the Dudhkoshi river (Milky River), crossing the suspension bridge a few times above Dudhkoshi river. Manzu is the entry gate of Sagarmatha National Park. When you enter Sagarmatha make sure to follow the rules and regulations of the national park while you trek inside the national park. Jorsalle is the best and last option for lunch break. Phakding to Namche bazar is about 5–6 hours. The trail is gradual, and it is quite steps uphill after crossing Hillary Bridge. Namche bazaar is situated at 3440 meters. Explore Namche bazar if you reach there in the early afternoon.

Day 5

Acclimatization day in Namche Bazar

Today is acclimatization day, take a hot breakfast and be ready for a short hike to Everest view point or all the way to Everest view hotel and back to Namche bazar for lunch. After lunch, you can take a rest and explore around Namche bazar in the afternoon. There are some nice bakeries, an ATM, a mountain equipment store and other shops. So, you have a last chance to buy some mountain equipment for your trek in case you forgot in Kathmandu.

Day 6

Namche Bazar to Thame village

After breakfast in your lodge, the trek starts gradually towards Thame Valley, passing some pine and rhododendron forest where you will have a chance to see Himalayan monal, blood pheasant, musk deer, Himalayan Thar and when you reach Thamu village you probably make tea break and interested person can visit monastery if it is open. Thamu to Thame village is another 1–2 hours. You can visit Thame monastery just above Thame village in the afternoon. Approximately the time from Namche to Thame 3800 meters is 5–6 hours, and it is about 400 meters ascents.

Day 7

Thame to Lungden

Take breakfast as usual and start Trek to Lungden. 4300 meters is gradually 500-meter ascending take 4–5 hours. You can take a tea break or lunch break in Marlung and continue the last 45 minutes to 1 hour’s trek to Lungden. Keep your body warm, drink and eat properly, stay hydrated. If you have any problems or AMS symptoms, share with your friends or guide. Don’t hide the problem and continue.

Day 8

Lungden – Renjo La – Gokiyo Lake

Wake up and be ready at the mentioned time with all the necessary equipment, take some chocolate /energy bars, and enough water. Eat some hot breakfast and start hiking early in the morning to Gokyo 4790 meters via Renjo La pass 5360 meters. Lungden to Renjo la Pass is roughly 1060 meters ascent and Renjo La Pass to Goki is about 570 meters descent, and it takes an average time of 8–10 hours.

Day 9

Gokiyo Lake – Gokiyo Ri Peak – Gokiyo Lake - Thaknak

Gokiyo Ri peak is an amazing view point in the Everest region. You will have incredible views of four mountains above 8000 meters, including Everest (top of the world) from the top of Gokiyo Ri peak. No doubt in an amazing 360 view from the top of Gokiyo Ri peak. Take a hot breakfast and trek up to Gokyo Ri 5357 meters. Gokiyo to gokiyo ri peak normally takes 2–3 hours and the way back might be 1–2 hours. After Gokiyo ri peak, take lunch and continue to Thaknak. 4700 meters takes another 2–3 hours to walk through Ngajumpajumpa glacier. Ngangjumpa glacier is the longest glacier in Nepal. Keep your body warm, drink and eat properly, stay hydrated. If you have any problems or AMS symptoms, share them with your friends or guide. Don’t hide problem and continue.

Day 10

Thaknak – Cho La - Dzongla

Wake up and be ready at the mentioned time with all the necessary equipment, take some chocolate /energy bars, and enough water. Eat some hot breakfast and start trekking early in the morning to Dzongla 4800 meters via Cho La pass 5420 meters. Dragnak to Cho La Pass is roughly 720 meters; ascent takes 4–6 hours and Cho La Pass to Dzongla is about 620 meters; descent takes 2–3 hours. Keep your body warm, drink and eat properly, stay hydrated. If you have any problems or AMS symptoms, share them with your friends or guide. Don’t hide problem and continue.

Day 11

Dzongla to Gorkshep

Dzongla to Gorkshep 5140 meters is quite an easier day. Just some level walk and gradual uphill takes roughly 4–5 hours. It is about 340 meters ascent in total. The trek can be completed before lunch. Keep your body warm, drink and eat properly, stay hydrated. If you have any problems or AMS symptoms, share them with your friends or guide. Don’t hide problem and continue.

Day 12

Gorkshep – Everest base camp - Lobuche

Take hot breakfast and trek to Everest base camp 5364 meters and back to the lodge, finish packing, eat some hot lunch, then trek to Labuche 4910 meters. The total trek is about 6–8 hours. Keep your body warm, drink and eat properly, stay hydrated. If you have any problems or AMS symptoms, share them with your friends or guide. Don’t hide problem and continue.

Day 13

Lobuche – Khongma La - Chhukung

Today is another big day to cross the highest pass among three passes. Wake up and be ready at the mentioned time with all the necessary equipment, take some chocolate /energy bars, and enough water. Eat some hot breakfast and start early in the morning to trek to Chhukung 4730 meters via Khongma La 5525 meters. Lobuche to Khongma La pass is 4–5 hours, ascending almost 615 meters and Khongma La Pass to Chukung is about 3–4 hours, descending about 800 meters. Keep your body warm, drink and eat properly, stay hydrated. If you have any problems or AMS symptoms, share them with your friends or guide. Don’t hide problem and continue.

Day 14

Chhukung to Pangbuche village

After all the adventure walking, today's trek is quite easy downhill to Pangbuche 4000 meters passing through dingbuche, where you might have a nice coffee/bakery break and continue to Pangbuch village. Somehow it is about 730 meters descent from Chhukung to Pangbuche.

Day 15

Pangbuche to Namche

Pangbuche to Namche, 3440 meters, is quite a long day, walking some downhill, uphill through Tyangbuche monastery. Pangbuche to Namche is roughly 560 meters descending and a few hundred meters ascending as well, taking almost 6–7 hours.

Day 16

Namche to Lukla

Today is the last day of three pass treks from Namche to Lukla 2805 meters. Take a proper hot breakfast and start your trek as soon as possible. It is the same way back from Namche to Lukla. You might remember walking from Lukla – phakding – Namche on the way up. Normally, Namche to Lukla is 6–8 hours and almost 700 meters descending and a few hundred meters ascending as well. It is your last chance to see/treat/tip/goodbye to your assistant/porter as you like.

Day 17

Lukla – Manthali - Kathmandu

Lukla – Manthali flights start early in the morning. Finish packing and be ready for breakfast on time as mentioned by your guide last night. The Lukla to Manthali flight is about 15 minutes and the drive to Kathmandu is about 5–6 hours.

Day 18

Free day in Kathmandu

Today there is not a proper plan in the program. You can do some activities in Kathmandu at extra cost or on your own. Otherwise, shopping/free/extra day or in case of bad weather to fly out/in Kathmandu.

Day 19

Back to home

If your flight time is late afternoon or evening, you can visit some place in Kathmandu your own or if you need help, we can provide guide and vehicle on extra charge. Otherwise, be ready at hotel on time as per your flight details to catch international flight. A Representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will arrange transportation and drop you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport and good bye for this time wishing safe journey back to home.

 

Cost Includes:

• Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van /Bus as per group size.
• Three-night hotel in Kathmandu in twin share bed room with breakfast.
• Kathmandu – Manthali – Kathmandu ground transportation by private jeep/car/bus.
• Manthali – Lukla – Manthali flight ticket for clients and guide.
• Fifteen-night normal accommodation in trek.
• Three meals, three cup of hot drinks during the trekking, (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Seasonal fresh fruits as dessert.
• Welcome drinks and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
• Normal Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking.
• Porter with Insurance. (01 Porter for 02 People).
• An English-Speaking Trekking Guide with Government Licensed Holder.
• Very basic First Aid kit.
• Sleeping bag and company duffel bag during the trek if need.
• Sagarmatha national park fee, Khumbu local government entry fee, TIMS card.
• Insurance for guide and porter.
• Accommodation, salary, food for guide and porter.

Cost Excludes:

• International Air fare.
• Nepal Visa fee.
• Extra activities in Kathmandu.
• Your personal expenses during trip.
• Drinks, Dessert, bar bill and extra food in trekking.
• Hot shower, hot water, battery charge, WIFI.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
• Hotel in Kathmandu and all other expenses if you come early from trek.
• Hotel in Kathmandu all other expenses if you stay longer than plan.
• All the expenses if you quit trip on half way.
• Your Travel Insurance and rescue for emergency case.
• Tipping for guide, porter and driver.
• All extra expenses as per unexpected situation (flight delay/cancelled, landslide, weather, strike).
• All the things which are not mentioned in included items.

Useful Information:

• Read about area where you are trekking soon.
• Read about weather forecast.
• Read about culture, religion.
• Make sure are you physically fit for trek/tour.
• Double check all the trekking equipment before you start trek.
• Make sure all gadget is ready/full charged and well dress before start birding tour.
• If you have brand new trekking boots, use at least few times before trek.
• Check your flight ticket, trekking permit and other necessary documents before start trek.
• Read and be clear with your program in details before you start your tour.
• Better ask permission before taking photograph of someone during the tour.
• Better not encourage street dog to follow you/group by giving food.
• Better not encourage children to beg by giving money/candy.
• Respect local culture.
• Listen your tour Guide.
• Follow rule and regulations while you are trekking in national park/conservation area.
• Eat and drink properly, stay hydrated, read your body and listen AMS alerts while you are in the mountain/trekking.
• Check your Guide and porter are also fit and fine or not.