Everest Three Passes Trek is best for travelers who want an active Himalayan route and are comfortable with the walking pace, terrain, and day-to-day movement this trip requires.
Everest Three Passes Trek
Everest Three High Passes trek is a newly discovered path.
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Duration
19 Days
Per person · 1–10 travelers
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Duration
19 Days
Max elevation
5550m/18,204ft at Kalapatthar
Best season
March-May September -December
From group price
US$ 1,820
Per person · 1–10 travelers
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Is this trek right for you?
Physically demanding treks with significant elevation and endurance.
Trekking involves altitude, weather, and trail risks. A planned itinerary, acclimatization days, and guide support cannot guarantee safety or reaching the planned destination. Conditions may require changes to the route.
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Everest Three Passes Trek
Trip overview
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- Amigo Plus
- Comfort profile
- High-Altitude Trek
- Accommodation standard
- Hotel & Lodge
Route highlights
Experience the adventure of a lifetime with the Everest Three High Passes Trek in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The trek is an exhilarating journey that takes you through breathtaking landscapes, including the Renjo La (5,360m), Cho La (5,420m), and Kongma La (5,535m) high passes, as well as Kala Patthar (5,545m) and the base camp of Mt. Everest (5,364m).
While challenging, the trek is also deeply rewarding, offering trekkers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural and cultural beauty of the Khumbu region of Nepal. Highlights of the trek include the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sagarmatha National Park, Kala Patthar, which boasts the best view of Mt. Everest and other peaks towering above 8000m, and stunning views of Island Peak, Ngozumpa and Khumbu glacier, Gokyo valley, Lakes, and RI.
In addition to the natural beauty, trekkers will have the opportunity to meet friendly Sherpas and learn about their scenic settlements, lifestyles, cultures, and traditions. The best time to plan the Everest Three Passes trek is from March to May and September to December, but Amigo Treks and Expedition can design a perfect package for you throughout the year.
While previous trekking experience is not required, participants must have excellent stamina, sound health, and mental and physical determination to complete this demanding hike. And if you plan your trek in October, you can even participate in or observe the Tengboche Mani Rimdhu festival and dance, while April offers the Dumje festival.
The standard 19 days Everest Three High Passes Trek itinerary by Amigo Treks and Expedition is a guided trek (by the team leader and local Sherpas) ensuring proper acclimatization with an average of 5-7 hour walk in a day. However, the itinerary can be fully customized to your entire requirements. The package price includes full board during the trek and a bed and breakfast in Kathmandu. A free map is also provided for the convenience to trace the 3 passes trekking trail. Amigo guarantees special group discounts with a 100% departure date on all custom packages.
After a 30-35 min flight to Lukla, the Everest 3 high passes hiking trail continues till Namche from where the trail turns west to follow a clockwise trail that passes through different small settlements, forests, high passes, rivers, glaciers, lakes, and hills making a complete small circle at Namche. From Namche, the trail will take you to Lukla and the trek will end with a scenic flight to Kathmandu.
Experience the adventure of a lifetime with the Everest Three High Passes Trek in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The trek is an exhilarating journey that takes you through breathtaking landscapes, including the Renjo La (5,360m), Cho La (5,420m), and Kongma La (5,535m) high passes, as well as Kala Patthar (5,545m) and the base camp of Mt. Everest (5,364m).
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While challenging, the trek is also deeply rewarding, offering trekkers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural and cultural beauty of the Khumbu region of Nepal. Highlights of the trek include the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sagarmatha National Park, Kala Patthar, which boasts the best view of Mt. Everest and other peaks towering above 8000m, and stunning views of Island Peak, Ngozumpa and Khumbu glacier, Gokyo valley, Lakes, and RI.
In addition to the natural beauty, trekkers will have the opportunity to meet friendly Sherpas and learn about their scenic settlements, lifestyles, cultures, and traditions. The best time to plan the Everest Three Passes trek is from March to May and September to December, but Amigo Treks and Expedition can design a perfect package for you throughout the year.
While previous trekking experience is not required, participants must have excellent stamina, sound health, and mental and physical determination to complete this demanding hike. And if you plan your trek in October, you can even participate in or observe the Tengboche Mani Rimdhu festival and dance, while April offers the Dumje festival.
The standard 19 days Everest Three High Passes Trek itinerary by Amigo Treks and Expedition is a guided trek (by the team leader and local Sherpas) ensuring proper acclimatization with an average of 5-7 hour walk in a day. However, the itinerary can be fully customized to your entire requirements. The package price includes full board during the trek and a bed and breakfast in Kathmandu. A free map is also provided for the convenience to trace the 3 passes trekking trail. Amigo guarantees special group discounts with a 100% departure date on all custom packages.
After a 30-35 min flight to Lukla, the Everest 3 high passes hiking trail continues till Namche from where the trail turns west to follow a clockwise trail that passes through different small settlements, forests, high passes, rivers, glaciers, lakes, and hills making a complete small circle at Namche. From Namche, the trail will take you to Lukla and the trek will end with a scenic flight to Kathmandu.
Note:
Although we try to depart on the scheduled itinerary, we cannot promise to guarantee a fixed departure due to flight cancellations, and delays. Thus, we request you to plan out extra few days in case the weather does not stay in our favor. Since your safety is our uttermost priority, we also request you to follow your team leaders and your guides’ since they are trained and experienced in this particular area. We can arrange to occupy your day with adventures and exploration activities to utilize the day.
Day-by-day route outline
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Altitude & distance by day
Published altitudes and walking distances for each day. Road and flight transfers are listed separately in the daily route data.
Altitude (m)
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Dots mark the altitudes listed in the itinerary, and bars show how far you’ll walk each day. If a day has no altitude listed, we keep the line at the last known height. For a distance range like 8–10 km, we show 9 km.
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| Day | Route | Altitude | Published distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival day. (1,300m/4,264 ft) | 1,300m/4,264 ft | — |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft) | 1,300m/4,264 ft | — |
| Day 3 | Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) | 2,652m/8,700ft | — |
| Day 4 | Trek to Namche Bazzar. (3440m/11,283ft) | 3440m/11,283ft | — |
| Day 5 | Explore day | — | — |
| Day 6 | Trek to Thame (3,800m/12,467ft) | 3,800m/12,467ft | — |
| Day 7 | Trek to Lungde (4,380m/14,370ft) | 4,380m/14,370ft | — |
| Day 8 | Trek to Gokya via Renjo la (4,790m/15,715ft) | 4,790m/15,715ft | — |
| Day 9 | Trek to Thangnag (4,700m/15,419ft) | 4,700m/15,419ft | — |
| Day 10 | Trek to Dughla via Chola pass (4,620m/15,157ft) | 4,620m/15,157ft | — |
| Day 11 | Trek to Gorak Shep (5,140m/16,863ft) | 5,140m/16,863ft | — |
| Day 12 | Visit Everest Base camp (5,364m/17,598ft) | 5,364m/17,598ft | — |
| Day 13 | Hike to Kalapatthar and Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,108ft) | 4,910m/16,108ft | — |
| Day 14 | Trek to Chukung (4,730m/15,510ft) | 4,730m/15,510ft | — |
| Day 15 | Trek to Tengboche (3,860m/12,664ft) | 3,860m/12,664ft | — |
| Day 16 | Trek to Namche Bazzar (3440m/11,283ft) | 3440m/11,283ft | — |
| Day 17 | Trek to Lukla (2,840m/9,317ft) | 2,840m/9,317ft | — |
| Day 18 | Fly to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) | 1,300m/4,264 ft | — |
| Day 19 | Departure day. | — | — |
Day 1
Arrival day.
(1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day details
Welcome to Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal. Today is your first day with Amigo Treks & Expedition. Therefore, we send one of our company representatives to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), who will further escort you to a tourist standard hotel. If possible, we also schedule a meeting at our office for the briefing regarding the trek followed by an introduction session with other team members (especially Sherpas and guides). Today, we also arrange a welcome dinner in one of the most popular local restaurants, where you can also enjoy the ethnic dance and cultural music along with great Nepali food. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and the dinner can be scheduled for the following day. Meals included: Dinner (Highlights of the day: Nepali food, Cultural music and Ethnic dance.)
Day 2
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation
(1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day details
The capital, Kathmandu valley itself, is a big storehouse of exclusive natural, cultural and historical sites. Therefore, today, we take you on a few hour tours to the major attractions of Kathmandu valley. After spending few hours observing these wonderful sites, we again meet for a few hours to finalize your clothing and trekking gears (down jacket, trekking boots, sleeping bags etc.) required during the trek. The night will be spent at a hotel in Kathmandu. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: World Heritage sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square (a historical structure offering architectural wonders), the Pashupatinath temple (a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva- lord possessing the power of destruction), Swyambhunath and Boudhanath (a Buddhist shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha- Light of Asia. Optional site:Another World Heritage site ‘Patan Durbar Square’ along with other historical masterpieces like Mahabouddha Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple and Kumbeshwor Temple.)
Day 3
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
(2,652m/8,700ft)
Day details
Today is the first day of the trek and our destination is Phakding. We will be escorted in a private vehicle to the Tribhuvan International Airport to board an early morning flight to Lukla. After 30-35 min the plane will finally land at the Lukla Airport (Tenzing Hillary Airport). On reaching the airport, we will be introduced to other crew members awaiting our arrival. At the same time luggage will also be prepared for the porters. Once everything is set, the ultimate trek begins towards the destination of the day leaving Lukla behind. After four hours of downhill and flat trail experience, we finally reach Phakding. You can freshen up and rest for some time. Then we will go for a short walk in the village of Phakding or even a hike to nearby Gompas for acclimatization purpose. The night will be spent at a lodge in Phakding. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Wonderful aerial view of the terrain from the plane, colorful Lukla village, ‘Mani’ prayer rocks, Phakding village and ‘Gompas’ monasteries, downhill and flat trail)
Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazzar.
(3440m/11,283ft)
Day details
Today is the second day of the trek and our destination is Namche Bazaar. Without wasting a single minute we leave Phakding and move towards Monju crossing a few suspension bridges and small settlements. Monju is popularly recognized as the gateway to the Sagarmatha National Park. On reaching Sagarmatha National Park, the team leaders will take care of the necessary national park formalities at entrance while you enjoy small tea houses and shops. We then enter the national park from where a vertical drop down the hill will bring us across a few suspension bridges. On crossing these bridges the trail leads uphill towards Namche Bazaar that offers the first view of Mt. Everest along with other peaks. The night will be spent at a lodge in Namche Bazaar. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: small settlements like Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, Chumoa and Monju, Sagarmatha National Park, small tea houses and shops, suspension bridges, steep trail, Namche Bazaar and the very first view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Mt. Kusum Khangru.)
Day 5
Explore day
Day details
Today, the third day of the trek, we get involved in the activities that help us to adapt to the change in altitude and thinning air. Remaining active is the best way to acclimatize. Therefore, instead of resting, we visit nearby popular Sherpa villages like Khumjung, and Khunde which further aids in acclimatization. We explore the monasteries and the lifestyle of the people at Namche. Namche bazaar offers varieties of options to spend the day. Hence, remaining days can either be spent visiting the National Park Head office, Museum and other nearby monasteries. Or, you can also spend some quality time at cafes and bakeries or talking to your family making internet calls. The night will be spent at a lodge in Namche Bazaar. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Thame-an old Sherpa village, settlements like Khumjung/Khunde/Khongde, National Park Head office, Museum, monasteries, cafes, bakeries, shops, restaurants, post office, hospital, government health post, 24 hour electricity and water supply and high speed internet access)
Day 6
Trek to Thame
(3,800m/12,467ft)
Day details
Today is the fourth day of the trek and our destination is Thame. Leaving the traditional Everest Base Camp route, we take a clockwise flat trail that first descends to Phurte crossing Gongla accompanied by different monasteries and Chorten en route. We then cross the Thesebu river and ascend towards Thamo. We explore the Thamo village and continue to ascend the trail along the Bhote Koshi river until we reach the Thame village. Before reaching Thame, we cross a suspension bridge across the Bhote Koshi river. We spend the remaining day exploring the Thame village. The night will be spent at a lodge in Thame village. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Sherpa villages: Thamo and Thame and the lifestyle of people living in these villages, Thame Gompa, and other small monasteries and Chortens en route, a pleasant company of the Bhote Koshi River as well as a small hydro power plant at Thame.)
Day 7
Trek to Lungde
(4,380m/14,370ft)
Day details
Today is the fifth day of the trek and our destination is Lumde. From Thame, following the south bank of the Bhote Koshi River, we ascend towards Marulung crossing several suspension bridges and passing various small settlements, monasteries and Mane en route. On crossing a bridge before Marulung, we follow the north bank of the Bhote Koshi river and walk uphill to Lumde through the dry valley. On reaching Lumde, we rest for some time at the lodge and again hike above the lodge for the purpose of necessary acclimatization. The night will be spent at a lodge in Lumde. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Spectacular view of snow capped peaks of the Khumbu region, humming Bhote Koshi river, monasteries and Mane, experience of dry land)
Day 8
Trek to Gokya via Renjo la
(4,790m/15,715ft)
Day details
Today is the sixth day of the trek and our destination is Gokyo. Today, the trail takes us to the first actual destination of the trek - Renjo La (5,360m). Today’s walk is quite difficult as the path is quite slippery. After ascending for about one and a half hour the walk becomes comparatively easy until we reach the base of Renjo La. Now, a tough climb from here will take us to the first pass out of the three high passes en route. From the top of Renjo La we walk down to the Third Lake (Gokyo Tsho). On reaching Gokyo we rest for some time at the lodge and then again, we walk up to the ridge to enjoy the amazing view of the largest glacier of the Himalayas, the Ngozumba glacier. The night will be spent at a lodge in Gokyo. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Dramatic view of the Everest Himalayan range, Makalu, Teng Ragi Tau, Rolwaling Range, Gyachung Kang, and Gokyo Lakes from Renjo La Pass, magnificent view of Ngozumba glacier accompanied by small glacial lakes, vertical uphill and downhill walk on a slippery trail.)
Day 9
Trek to Thangnag
(4,700m/15,419ft)
Day details
Today is the seventh day of the trek and our destination is Dragnag. Leaving the Third Lake behind, we start to walk early in the morning as we need to walk across the Ngozumba glacier. We cross the glacier before the sun gets stronger as during the sunny days the ice melts, making the trail more slippery and difficult to walk. After crossing the glacier, following the east bank of the glacier we slightly descend to Dragnag. We rest for some time and again hike up to small nearby hills for the purpose of acclimatization. The night will be spent at a lodge in Dragnag. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Slippery trail across Ngozumba glacier, view of small lakes formed by the glacier and hike to small hills in Dragnag.)
Day 10
Trek to Dughla via Chola pass
(4,620m/15,157ft)
Day details
Today is the eighth day of the trek and our destination is Dughla. Today, the trail takes us to the second destination of the trek, Cho La Pass (5,420m). Initially, we walk a vertical uphill trail along a small stream crossing Cho La Phedi. Then the trail drops down to the bottom of the Chola pass. The trail here is icy, slippery and difficult to cross. From the base, a steep rocky trail will take us to the top of Chola Pass. The top greets you with flapping prayer flags and a wonderful view of Gokyo Valley. After spending some time here, a steep descend following the icy trail (use of crampons recommended) and rocky, trail that first takes us to Dzongla. From here, we further descend to Dughla. The night will be spent at a lodge in Dughla. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day:Walk across Ngozumba glacier, magnificent view of AmaDablam & Cholatse and the Gokyo Valley from Cho La pass, flapping prayer flags on top of Chola pass, icy, slippery and rocky trail and a grand view of Cholatse North Face from Dzongla.)
Day 11
Trek to Gorak Shep
(5,140m/16,863ft)
Day details
Today is the ninth day of the trek and our destination is Gorakshep. We start with an easy downhill walk till the point the trail meets the traditional Everest base camp trail. From this point we continue to ascend towards Lobuche crossing Thokla pass. Following the west bank of the Khumbu Glacier, the trail continues to ascend till Lobuche pass. Shortly after crossing this pass, we come across a junction of Changri Nup Glacier and Changi Shar Glacier that merge to Khumbu Glacier. We walk across the glacier to reach the destination of the day, Gorakshep, at the bottom of Kalapatthar. The night will be spent at a lodge in Gorakshep. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Highest, small but temporary settlement in Dughla, Tombstones of trekkers who lost their lives in the glacier, glaciers like Khumbu, Lobuche, Changrir Nup and Changri Shar, Lobuche & Thokla pass and the view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori along with other snow capped peaks.)
Day 12
Visit Everest Base camp
(5,364m/17,598ft)
Day details
Today is the tenth day of the trek and our destination is the Everest Base Camp. Leaving the trail to Kala Patthar, we hike up to the base camp through the ridge of the ridge of the Khumbu glacier. Colorful Buddhist prayer flags greet us at the base camp of Mount Everest. We spend some time exploring the area and then walk back down to the lodge at Gorakshep. The remaining day will be spent either exploring the area or simply resting at the lodge. The night will be spent at a lodge in Gorakshep. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlight of the day: North ridge of Everest along with 360 degree vista of snowy mountains like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Nuptse, glimpse of Kala Patthar, rocky and glacial trail and the Everest Base Camp.)
Day 13
Hike to Kalapatthar and Trek to Lobuche
(4,910m/16,108ft)
Day details
Today is the eleventh day of the trek and our destination is Lobuche. Before heading to Lobuche we walk up to Kala Pathhar which is the best vantage point in the entire Khumbu region. Today we start early, in fact, before breakfast to see the early morning sun rays striking the mountains. Initially we hike for about two hours, which will take us to Kala Patthar. We observe the first rays of the sun striking the mountain. Then we hike down to Gorakshep, have breakfast and then walk towards Lobuche retracing the same trail used earlier. The night will be spent at a lodge in Lobuche. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Sunrise view and the mind blogging view of majestic Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Amadablam, Thamserku, Mera Peak and other peaks of the Everest region from Kala Patthar, and a second chance to experience the view of glaciers like Changri Shar, Changri Nup and Khumbu.)
Day 14
Trek to Chukung
(4,730m/15,510ft)
Day details
Today is the twelfth day of the trek and our destination is Chhkhung. From Lobuche, on crossing the icy trail over Khumbu Glacier, we head towards the final destination of the trek and the highest pass (Kongma La – 5,535m) out of the three high passes. It’s a tough climb to the top of the Kongma La pass as the trail is icy and slippery. Also, the area lacks water resources and tea houses. Therefore, it is suggested to carry enough water to drink. After enjoying the view, a steep downward trail will lead us to Lhangbo which is a junction of Everest Three High pass trail and Island peak trek trail. Leaving the main trail, we follow the Island Peak trek trail. On crossing Nuptse glacier, a short ascent will finally take us to Chhukhung. The night will be spent at a lodge in Chhukhung. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Aloofness of the area at Kongma La, magnificent views of Island peak and rough ridge of Amphu Lapcha, glaciers like Nuptse, Lhotse Nup, Lhotse and Ama Dablam.)
Day 15
Trek to Tengboche
(3,860m/12,664ft)
Day details
Today is the thirteenth day of the trek and our destination is Tengboche. Leaving Island Peak trekking trail behind, we walk down to Chubejung Kharka, where the trail again meets the regular Everest Three High Passes trekking trail. Following the trail along the Imja Khola, we further descend to Orsho after crossing a suspension bridge. Then, we walk on a flat trail for some time, cross two more suspension bridges and walk down to Milingo. A fair ascend from here will finally take us to Tengboche crossing Deboche. The remaining day will be spent exploring Tengboche. The night will be spent at a lodge in Tengboche. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Vertical descent and flat trail experience, humming Imja Khola River, major villages like Dingoboche, Pangboche, Deboche and Tengboche, trail accompanied by a number of monasteries and Chortens, Tengboche Monastery – the largest monastery in Khumbu region along with the view of majestic peaks: Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Tawache. Also, culture, lifestyle and settlement of Sherpas in the Khumbu region.)
Day 16
Trek to Namche Bazzar
(3440m/11,283ft)
Day details
Today is the fourteenth day of the trek and our destination is Namche Bazaar. A steep descent from Tengboche through rhododendron forest will first lead us to the bottom of the hill, where we cross a suspension bridge to reach Phunke Tenga. From here, a steep climb through pine and Juniper forest will take us to Khumjung. We explore the village of Khumjung and then continue to walk down to Namche Bazaar, which completes the circuit in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The evening can be spent either exploring Namche Bazaar or simply resting at the lodge. The night will be spent at a lodge in Namche Bazaar. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Experience of rhododendron, pine and juniper forest, vertical up and downhill walk, experience of water driven prayer wheels, stone-steps, the longest Mani walls, Tenzing Norgye Memorial Stupa, the pleasant view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar Taboche, Kangtega & Thamserku and the modern facilities at Namche Bazaar.)
Day 17
Trek to Lukla
(2,840m/9,317ft)
Day details
Today is the last day of the trek and our destination is Lukla. Starting Namche, a 6-7 hour trek will finally take us to Lukla. The trail continues downhill towards the bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, where the Bhote Koshi River meets the Dudh Koshi River at Larja Dobhan. A slight descent from here will then take us to Monjo (entry and exit point of the Sagarmatha National Park). After the national park exit formalities, we walk down to cross a suspension bridge across Kyashar Khola, and following the east bank of the Bhote Koshi River we further walk towards another bridge over the Bhote Koshi River. Now, following the west bank of the Bhote Koshi River, we walk down to Phakding. From Phakding, the trail descends till Thado Koshi Gaon, and a gradual ascent from here will finally take us to Lukla. Today, after reaching Lukla, you can either spend your time with the crew member or opt for some alone time to recollect memories. The night will be spent at a lodge in Lukla. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Last view of Mt. Everest from Namche Bazaar, Kongde RI from Phakding and Kusum Khangkaru from Thado Koshigaon, beautiful rhododendron and Magnolia forest, trail accompanied by various prayer rocks –Mani wall and monasteries including 500 years old monastery – Pemacholing Monastery, small Sherpa settlements like Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, Chumoa and Monju, and finally the colorful village of Lukla.)
Day 18
Fly to Kathmandu
(1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day details
Today is your last day in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Our Sherpas will carry your luggage to the airport while other formalities will be taken care by your team leader. Once the plane lands at the airport, we will directly board the plane and fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning, enjoying the scenic view once again from the sky. A comfortable private vehicle will be awaiting our arrival in Kathmandu Airport, which will safely escort you to the hotel. In the evening we meet for some time to discuss your trek and get feedback. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu. Meals included: Breakfast/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Wonderful aerial view of the terrain from the plane, tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu)
Day 19
Departure day.
Day details
Today is the last day of your trip in Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. If your flight is scheduled early morning, then one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport as per your flight departure time. But, if the flight is scheduled later in the evening, you can go shopping and collect a few mementos or simply hang around shopping areas in Kathmandu. However, if you are planning to spend some extra days in Nepal, Amigo Treks and Expedition can also make the arrangements for some other top adventurous activities that you can attend while you are in Nepal. The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30am. In case of special days (sunrise viewing days), our guides will wake you up early in the morning at around 4-5 am. A western breakfast like porridge, oats, toasts, etc. will be served at around 8:00-8:30am. The lunch will be served from a teahouse menu at about 12-1pm. However, the lunch time can also be postponed on request. The dinner will be served at around 8:30-9:00pm. Your accommodation is arranged in a lodge or local guest house during the trek and a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu. While you are walking, you can also request your guide to slow down and stop at the places where you want to take some snaps. After dinner and before going to bed your team leader will brief you regarding the next day’s schedule.
What is included in the trip price
The essentials and support items that are already built into the package.
Trip Includes
Airport pick up and drop by a private vehicle
3 nights twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at (a 3star standard Boutique Hotel) with breakfast
One full-day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by private vehicle
Welcome dinner and farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurants with traditional ethnic music and dance
Trekking permits, National Park entrance fee, and Tims (Trekkers Security Card) permits
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets and departure tax
Accommodations on a trek (Lodge/ Tea house)
4 Hot showers (Attached bathroom) on a trek
All breakfast and 2 special dinners in Kathmandu
Three meals (Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast) a day during the trek
Purified drinking water (except Gorak Shep​ and Lobuche)
Fresh fruits after every dinner (During the trek)
Licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses
A porter (One porter for every 2 members) and his entire expenses
Insurance of Guide and Porter
All required local tax and Gov tax
Down jackets and sleeping bags (Rental basis)
Official duffel bag &Trekking Route Map (As a souvenir)
Adventure certificate (after completion of the trek)
First Aid Service (Basic)
Oximeter - To determine your normal oxygen range
What to budget for separately
Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.
Trip Excludes
Nepal arrival visa (USD30 for 15 days and USD50 for 30 days in Cash)
Meals in the city except for breakfast and above mentioned special dinner
Monument entrance fees (while on a Kathmandu city tour which cost approx USD26 per person)
Your personal nature expenses eg. Mineral water, Beer, Coke, and entire beverage, etc
Camera or phone charging, Extra hot showers, Wi-Fi while on a trek
Travel insurance that covers trip cancelation and Helicopter evacuation
Tips (As an appreciation) and any other extending trips and accommodation.
Group rates by party size
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Everest Three Passes Trek is typically best planned for March-May September -December. Those windows usually offer the most reliable conditions for the route, logistics, and overall travel experience.
19 Days is the standard planning window for Everest Three Passes Trek. The pacing is shaped around the route flow, acclimatization, transport windows, and overnight stops rather than simply covering distance as fast as possible.
Everest Three Passes Trek is planned as a high-altitude trek journey, so the experience is paced around that level of movement and stamina. The route reaches 5550m/18,204ft at Kalapatthar, which also shapes the overall effort and recovery needed.
Hotel & Lodge. The trip is positioned at the Amigo Plus service level. Final room style and amenities can vary between cities, trail stops, and more remote sections of the route.
Private Car & Flight. We coordinate the moving parts so the route flows cleanly between each segment.
Permit, entry, and route-document requirements depend on the destination, route, and the final version of your trip for Nepal. We confirm exactly what applies before departure rather than asking you to guess from generic lists.
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Travel Insurance: For everyone planning Everest three high pass trek in Nepal, it is highly recommended that you get a travel insurance that covers added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with air ambulance, helicopter rescue and other treatment cost). Your insurance policy should cover up your entire activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation cost. Also, this trekking trail in Nepal take you above the altitude of 5000m, therefore, you also need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 5000m. In short, its client himself/herself has to take the responsibility regarding unforeseen expenses during the trip. Health, fitness and experience requirements: Altitudes in the Himalayas of Nepal definitely demand excellent stamina, tough determination, and the best health condition. Some sections of the trek are quite demanding and some days might even require 8-9 hours of walking. The Everest three high pass trek is challenging but attainable. So, it is highly suggested to seek advice, medications and permission from your doctor before scheduling your trek. It is also recommended to take expert guidance from your local General Practitioner regarding necessary guide walks prior to your trek in Nepal. In the absence of GP, seeking advice from travel clinic is also considered as a very good idea. Moreover, the good news is that, no technical skill is required to plan your trek or any other exploratory trips in Nepal. However, your prior hiking or camping experience will definitely be considered as a plus point. Also, a few weeks of regular exercise and jogging is recommended before the trip to build up the required stamina. Note: We kindly request you to inform us regarding your present health condition, medical situation, preceding illnesses and the medications you are taking. We expect you to be honest regarding these issues, so that we can get prepared for emergencies. Food and Accommodation: We always make sure that our customers get the right value for their money. Therefore, we always attempt to make some of the best arrangements for our customers. To ensure a comfortable stay, we book a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu before and after your trek. Normally, the rooms are twin share, where you will have to share your room with another member of your group. But, this totally depends on the size of your group and the availability of rooms in the hotel. On request, triple share can also be arranged. However, if you are looking for a single supplement room, extra charges will be applied. During the trek, your stay is arranged in a local guesthouse or lodges with shared amenities. You can also enjoy a hot shower in these lodges. In the absence of shower few buckets of hot water can also be arranged on request. A full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and tea &coffee) will be provided from the teahouse menu during the entire trek. Usually, porridge, toast or chapattis, oatmeal and local bread are served for breakfast. The food served for lunch and dinner are simply great. Our attempt while you are on a trek: Most of our trails take you to the remote Himalayan region of Nepal, where communication facilities are very less. Therefore, Amigo Treks and Expedition takes all the responsibility to deliver your message to your family, friend, relatives or the concerned person. Our guides are provided with a cell phone and are contacted on a regular basis. You can use the cell phone provided to our guides to send your message to us which will further be delivered to the respected person. Also, our guides will make every attempt to follow the planned itinerary; however, it is kindly requested to be flexible in case of changes in the itinerary caused by extreme weather conditions. We can also help you reschedule your international flight (Extra charge applicable) if you need any additional days to complete your trek. We will make every possible attempt to make your trek a ‘grand success’. Why to Trek with us? Amigo Treks & Expedition offers a wonderful opportunity to help you visit those areas, culture and tradition of Nepal that have never been explored before. Your trip itineraries are fully customized in order to meet the individualized needs and interest of each traveler. We also partner with local Sherpas and Leaders to help you get maximum out of the trip. We are highly dedicated and offer years of experience to plan an outstanding adventure trip for you. Customer service is our top priority; therefore, we cater to every possible need of yours during your stay in Nepal be it the food, accommodation, varied destinations or your communication needs. Despite all these facilities, our best packages are offered at a very competitive rate. Our legal documents: Registered under the government of Nepal, Amigo Treks & Expedition P. Ltd. is a fully licensed and certified company. Therefore, this company holds complete authority to operate treks, tours, expedition, hiking and many other tourism related services in the Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. In addition to this, we are also a very active member of the following organizations. Nepal Tourism board (NTB) Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) Kathmandu Environment Education Project (KEEP) Ministry of Finance, Department of Taxation Company Registration Office, Pvt. Ltd. Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Department of Tourism Industry What are the best seasons to plan this trek? Spring – March, April and May are considered as the best months to trek as you can enjoy the warmest weather of the year, fine temperature, clear blue sky and the beautiful rhododendron forest. Autumn – Mid September, January and February are also considered one of the best months to plan your trek to the Everest Base Camp as these offer the best trails, clear blue sky and the best visibility. Winter – December, January and February are also considered as good months to plan your trek to the Everest Base Camp; however, its mid-winter and days are very cold. Therefore, a very good preparation has to be made if you are planning your trek at this time of the year. Summer – Mid June, July and August, monsoon in Nepal, is not considered as the best season to plan your trek in Nepal. The trails are slippery and the heavy rain usually affects the visibility. What should I bring? Along with warm clothes you will also need other equipment for the sufficient protection of your body. Below are the list of necessary items that you need to pack before commencing your trek. Head- Hat (with a wide brim), Sunglasses (with UV protection), Sunscreen lotion and Lip balm. Upper body- T-shirts (2), light and expedition weight thermal tops, Fleece jacket and pullover, Fleece wind-stopper jacket (Optional), waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket, down vest/jacket(included) Hands - Lightweight gloves, heavy-weight gloves/mittens with a waterproof outer shell Lower body - Underwear (4), hiking shorts (2), lightweight cotton long pants, light and expedition weight thermal bottoms, Fleece or wool pants, waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants Feet - Thin, light-wear inner socks (4), thick, warm wool hiking socks (4), hiking boots with spare laces, camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals), gaiters (only for winter) Accessories - Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F (included), headlamp with spare bulb and batteries, small padlock or combination lock, basic first aid kit, large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag), day pack, water bottles (2), hiking pole/walking sticks, small ear plugs Toiletries – Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, small wash towel Extras - Cameras with extra batteries and cards, binoculars, light balaclava or warm fleece hat, reading books, trip map/guide book, journal & pen, iPod & travel games (like cards, chess, backgammon) Passport and Visa Information: It is very easy to obtain Nepal’s visa. You may either apply for a visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/Consulate or Mission offices in your own country, or you can buy this upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. To apply for a visa, you need 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US dollars and your passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the trip. However, nationals of SAARC countries (India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and Afghanistan) and China do not require any visa to visit Nepal. Transit visa for foreign nationalities is only provided for 3 days. Therefore, visa is required for longer stays. However, for the convenience or foreign nationals, a visa is also provided from the borders listed below: Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal) Birgunj, Parsa (Central Nepal) Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border of Nepal) Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Western Nepal) Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Mid Western Nepal) Mohana, Dhangadhi (Far Western Nepal) Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Far Western Nepal) Tourist Visa Fees: Transit visa (3 days) – Free of cost Multiple entry (15 days) – 25 USD or equivalent convertible currency Multiple entry (30 days) – 40 USD or equivalent convertible currency Multiple entry (90 days) – 100 USD or equivalent convertible currency (For more information, please contact the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Dillibazar Kathmandu. Tel: 00977-1-4433934/4429660/4438862/4438868,
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