Everest High Passes Trek Overview
Everest High Pass trek involves crossing three high passes in Everest region that are Renjo La (5,360 m) Pass, Cho La (5,420 m) Pass, and Kongma La (5,540 m) Pass. The fact that you walk to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and Kala Patthar (5,644 m) and explore the Gokyo Village (4,750 m) and Gokyo Lakes (ranging from 4,700 m to 5,000 m) makes the Everest Three High Passes Trek itinerary is brilliant.
Everest High Pass Adventure trekking pushes trekkers to unlock their high endurance level and experience a profound sense of accomplishment.
You also hike to places like Hotel Everest View (3,962 m), Nagarjuna Hill (5,100 m), and Gokyo Ri (5,357 m). The initial part of the Everest Three High Passes Trekking follows the classic EBC trek route, so you also get to explore the iconic villages, including Namche Bazaar (3,440 m).
Everest Three High Pass Trek is like climbing a peak itself. However, no technical climbing is required, or any climbing gear is involved. You get to explore the hidden corners of the Khumbu region on three High Passes trekking and witness the most stunning mountain views.
Everest High Pass Himalayan Journey is fit for experienced trekkers who can walk at least 6 to 8 hours a day on steep, rugged uphill trails and can resist thin air and limited services. The other part of the three high passes trek is about cultural experience and mingling with the locals.
As you spend a long time in the mountains, you will learn much about Sherpas and people from other communities like Rai, Limbu, and Bhotiya. While trekking, you visit ancient monasteries like Khumjung (3,790 m), Tengboche (3,860 m), and Pangboche (3,985 m), offering unique cultural experiences that will pique your curiosity and interest.
Everest High Passes Trekking Highlights
- Thrilling flight in and out of Lukla airport with sensation aerial views of the Himalayas
- Walk through Sagarmatha National Park. The trail contains lush forests, streams, rivers, and waterfalls.
- Spend nights in beautiful mountain villages and see the Sherpa lifestyle.
- Visit ancient monasteries
- Cross the three high passes: Renjo La, Cho La and Kongma La.
- Reach Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar
- Explore the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri
- Adventurous, challenging trek with rewarding mountain views and a once-in-a-lifetime experience
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu. Visit the famous tourist sites like Monkey Temple, Boudhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Squares.
Everest Three High Passes Trek Attractions
There are many attractions during the Everest 3 passes trekking in Nepal and we have highlighted some of them below.
The bustle of Kathmandu and never ending temples
Kathmandu is known as the City of Temples. Old temples can be seen in every corner of the city, supporting this statement. Before leaving Nepal, you must visit and explore the main historical monuments.
To ensure you visit as many tourist sites as possible, we spend two full days in Kathmandu at the beginning and end of the journey. You explore the town's palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The tour also leads you to the famous Monkey Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and museums and galleries.
Thrilling Lukla flights
You'll have the most exciting flight of your life, flying in and out of Lukla. It's a 35-minute flight between Kathmandu (1,400 m) and Lukla (2,860 m).
The flight offers spectacular aerial views of the Himalayas. Lukla Airport's location, elevation, and tiny runway have made it popular in travel and aviation.
The lush rhododendron forests and picturesque villages
Everest Three High Passes Trek begins with a gentle walk through lush forest and later joins dense alpine forests. Forests of rhododendron, pine, fir, juniper, and birch enhance the lower trekking routes. The diverse flora and fauna along the way add wilderness to the journey.
Likewise, the trail goes through many small and big villages. Some villages are works of art, to be honest. The surrounding views boost their beauty. Our major night stops are Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Chhukung, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Dzongla, Thangnak, Gokyo Village, Lumde, and Thame.
Locals and their warm hospitality
The natives of the Everest region are very friendly and welcoming. They run the lodges and other services along the trail, which make our journey somewhat bearable.
As we all know about Sherpas, Everest Three High Passes Trek Voyage provides a unique opportunity to experience their lifestyle and spend time with them.
Expert and reliable on field crew
You trek with a record-breaking team of guides who have mapped numerous trekking and climbing routes in the Himalayas not once or twice but multiple times.
Our team at Outfitter Himalaya is unparalleled in the industry. We have hand-picked the finest guides and porters, ensuring your safety and comfort throughout the trek. Our tested itinerary guarantees the best trekking experience.
Mountain views and other Himalayan wonder
Despite all the hurdles involved in the Everest Three High Passes Odyssey, this trek is the best option for witnessing jaw-dropping mountain landscapes. Very few trekkers cross the three high passes in the Khumbu region, so only a few have seen the dramatic scenery from the top.
Numerous mountains are visible throughout the trail, including the eight-thou sanders Mt. Everest (8,849 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188 m), and Mt. Makalu (8,463 m).
Some other famous giants you see are Nuptse (7,861 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Island Peak (6,160 m), Pumori (7,161 m), Cholatse (6,440 m), Taboche (6,495 m), Thamserku (6,608 m), and Kangtega (6,782 m). The lower part of the trail is covered with lush green hills, and the upper part boasts barren rocky hills.
Then come other Himalayan wonders, like gorgeous waterfalls, lakes, streams, rhododendron forests, moraines, glaciers, gorges, and icefalls. As you approach the high altitude, the scenery only gets alluring.
Everest Three High Passes Itinerary
This fabulous Everest high Pass journey begins in Kathmandu. We explore this bustling city's stupas, temples, palaces, and local bazaars and catch a thrilling flight to Lukla on the third day. The first few days of the trail follow the famous route to Everest base camp through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Dingboche.
From Dingboche, we ascend to Chhukung and cross the Kongma La pass before descending towards Lobuche village. The trail climbs to Everest base camp and Kala Patthar.
From here onwards, we leave the crowd and embark on a further remote/rugged route to Gokyo Valley. But first, we must conquer the glacial trail to Dzongla and cross the second pass, Cho La. It's time to explore the stunning Gokyo Lakes with substantial religious values. We hike to Gokyo Ri and soon cross the last pass, Renjo La. Trekking through Thame, we walk to Namche Bazaar and retrace the trail to Lukla.
