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About this activity

Everest Three High Passes Trek offers the ultimate and complete trekking experience in the Khumbu region. The trek goes through 3 higher passes - Chola, Renjo La and Khumba. So that it is called Three High Passes Trek.

Namche Bazaar, situated at a height of 3440m, is the gateway to the world’s highest mountain. Namche is the biggest ethnic village, mainly inhabited by the Sherpa people, who follow the Tibetan Buddhism religion. Here, one is offered the opportunity to acclimatize in readiness for the heights you will achieve on the trek ahead of you. Namche Bazaar, once a trading post, is a unique market, where trekkers can source a wide variety of local items or necessities for their trek. On Friday evenings and Saturdays, specialized stalls are put up in the marketplace. Other attractions the area has to offer is the famous Namche Monastery, Namche library and a Museum dedicated to showcasing the Sherpa way of life.

The trek also incorporates Gokyo Valley, Gorakshep, Kalapatthar and Lukla. The Gokyo Valley is an amazingly beautiful place, the entire valley setting – including Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri peak will take your breath away. From the Gokyo Valley, impressive peaks like Cho Oyo, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu, all amongst the highest in the world, are visible. Trekkers climb the Gokyo Ri Peak (at a height of 5480m) and cross the Cho La Pass whilst enroute to Gorakshep.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, welcome at airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Flight Katmandu to Lukla 45m, then trek to Phakding (2600m) 3hours

Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazar (3440m), the biggest ethnic Sherpa village, influenced by Tibetan Buddhist society and the gate of Everest region,

Day 04: Namche acclimatization, explore around Syangboche and Khumjung.

Day 05: Namche to Thame (3820m) village of Everest summiteers.

Day 06: Thame to Lungden

Day 07: Lungde-Renzo La Pass 5338m -Gokyo Lake.

Day 08: Gokyo Lake acclimatization.

Day 09: Gokyo Lake ascent Gokyo Ri (5480m) then trek to Thangna

Day 10: Thangna (Dragnag) (4700m) – Chola Pass (5430m) – Dzonglha (4830m)

Day 11: Zangla to Lobuche (4920m).

Day 12: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5100m).

Day 13: Gorakshep ascent Kalapathar (5545m) early in the morning then Lobuche.

Day 14: Lobuche-Kongma La Pass 5540m-Chhukung(4930)m .

Day 15: Chhukung to Pangboche

Day 16: Pangboche to Namche

Day 17: Namche to Lukla

Day 18: Flight Lukla to Katmandou 45m, transfer to hotel.

Day 19: International departure.

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Included

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle.
Standard twin sharing accommodation in a three or four star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast included.
All your standard Meals during the trek (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners)
Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek (Tea House in twin sharing and occasionally dormitory style)
Licensed English speaking guide.
The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests)
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
Everest National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airport.
Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on second last day.
All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
Official expenses.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Not included

Nepal visa fee 40 USD for a month. Nepal visa can be obtained at your country in Nepalese consulate office before arrival in Nepal or you can get Nepal visa after arrival in Kathmandu airport.
International Airfare to and from Kathmandu.
Excess baggage charges.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (Due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (And also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
Travel, Trekking and Helicopter Rescue insurance.
Personal high altitude medicines, first aid kits, equipments, gears, cloths etc.
Personal expenses (Phone Calls, Laundry, bar bills during the trekking, Battery recharge of camera or mobile, extra porters if you wish to take, mineral water, Shower etc)
Tips for Guides and Porters according to custom of trekking in Nepal since long though this is not obligation if your trip is not satisfied with our staffs.