Everest high three Passes trekking

Duration

24 Days

DIFFICULTY

Hard

GROUP SIZE

1-12

MAX. ALTITUDE

5545m

Best Season

February - May and September - December

Accomodation

Tented Camp

Overview

Everest High Three Passes trekking is recognized as one of the best trekking in Nepal. It’s an adventure and challenging trek in the Everest region with many nice short and long trekking trails. The trek includes crossing Khangma La Pass (5,535m), Chola Pass (5,420m), and Renjola Pass (5,338 m).

Everest high three passes trekking starts from Lukla to Kalapathar. We trek back to Lukla to catch the flight to Kathmandu. In this trekking, the tourists can view the breathtaking scenery of snowcapped Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho You and Makalu. All are above 8,000m.

Besides high Himalayas, we can view many small peaks during the trek. There are many Sherpa villages and monasteries on the way to explore.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Arrival at Kathmandu international airport and picked up by our office representative and brought to hotel

Arrival at Kathmandu international airport and picked up by our office representative and brought to hotel and briefing about trekking and Nepal
Day 2 :
A short briefing about the Everest high three passes trekking and trekking gears. Trekking preparation

Introduce with your guide and a short briefing about the Everest high three passes trekking and trekking gears. Trekking preparation. If you like you can make half day sightseeing. You will visit world heritage site.
Day 3 :
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840m) and trek to Phakding (2,800m)

In the early morning derive to domestic airport Manthali and about 20 minutes Fly from to Lukla (2,840m) and have breakfast. After breakfast about 5 hours trek to Phakding (2,800m) and stay overnight.
Day 4 :
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

A bout 5-hour Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m).About 2 hours flat trail and about 3 hours gradually up and stay overnight in Namche bazaar.Namche bazaar is the one of the best markets for the Sherpa people and it was the trade route to Tibet.
Day 5 :
Trek to Syangboche, rest/acclimatization and Back to Namche Bazaar

After breakfast hike around Syangboche. Visit Everest view hotel and enjoy with tea, Coffee rest/acclimatization and back to Namche Bazaar
Day 6 :
Trek to Tengboche (3,860m)

After breakfast, the trek to Thyangboche also called as Tengboche (3,880m) starts at 7am. The trail goes almost flat for two hours and 40 minutes down. We take lunch at Phunki Thenga where you can watch the wonderful water-powered prayer wheels. Sometimes visitors get to see the Himalayan Thar and Musk Dear. After lunch, we trek up again for two more hours till Thyanboche. At 3pm, visit Thyanboche monastery as the daily ‘Puja’ (prayer) ceremonies in here takes place at 3pm and 6am. Visitors are welcome to attain the Puja. Tengboche monastery is very popular for ‘Mani Rimdu’ festival in the ninth Tibetan month (normally October or November). Sherpa people eat good food, drink, and make merry show, mainly the ‘mask dance’ on this day.
Day 7 :
Trek to Dingboche (4,350m)

Visit Tengboche monastery at 6am. Have breakfast with the view of the Mount Everest, and then start the trek through gradually up trail to Dingboche(4350m). After 45 minutes trek, you will visit the ‘Debuche Gompa’ where there is also a small Buddhist Nunnery. Besides, you can explore beautiful Himalayan animals like yaks, monal pheasants, and musk deer. The wonderful view of the Amadablum peak, Island peak, and Lhotse Himal on the way is breathtaking. On the whole, this day’s trek contains about four hours walk.
Day 8 :
Trek to Amadablam Base Camp for acclimatization & back to Dingboche

Trek to Amadablam Base Camp for acclimatization & back to Dingboche
Day 9 :
Trek to Chhukung (4,743m)

Trek to Chhukung (4,743m)
Day 10 :
Trek to Khangmala Base Camp (5,000m)

Trek to Khangmala Base Camp (5,000m)
Day 11 :
Trek over Khangmala Pass (5,535m) to Lobuche (4,930m)

Trek over Khangmala Pass (5,535m) to Lobuche (4,930m)
Day 12 :
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and back to Gorekshep (5,170m)

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and back to Gorekshep (5,170m)
Day 13 :
Trek to Kalapattar (5,545m) & trek back to Dzongla

Trek to Kalapattar (5,545m) & trek back to Dzongla
Day 14 :
Trek over Chola Pass (5,420m) trek to Dragnag

Trek over Chola Pass (5,420m) trek to Dragnag
Day 15 :
Trek to Gokyo (4,750m)

Trek to Gokyo (4,750m)
Day 16 :
Trek to Gokyo Peak and Back to Gokyo

Trek to Gokyo Peak and Back to Gokyo
Day 17 :
Trek over Renjo La Pass (5,338m) & trek to Arye

Trek over Renjo La Pass (5,338m) & trek to Arye
Day 18 :
Trek to Glacier

Trek to Glacier
Day 19 :
Trek to Thame (3,800m)

Trek to Thame (3,800m)
Day 20 :
Trek to Monjo (2,840m)

Trek to Monjo (2,840m)
Day 21 :
Trek to Lukla

Trek to Lukla
Day 22 :
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Rest/free day

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Rest/free day
Day 23 :
Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with our guide in a private coach. Shopping can be arranged upon the request. Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with Nepali music and dance

Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with our guide in a private coach. Shopping can be arranged upon the request. Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with Nepali music and dance
Day 24 :
Drive to airport with our representative and fly back to selected destination

Drive to airport with our representative and fly back to selected destination

Oxygen Level

From: $2,000

The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season

Cost Includes

Pick up and drop transport as mentioned in the itinerary and hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu
Accommodation and three meals per day in the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner)
Trekking guide and porters
National parks’ fees and government royalties
Domestic air ticket and airport tax for tourists and guides as mentioned in the itinerary
Insurance of our trekking staff members
Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley or other parts of Nepal as mentioned in the itinerar

Cost Excludes

International air ticket, airport tax and Nepal visa fees
All kinds of drink during trekking and travel stay with us
Travel insurance and cost of medical services of tourists
All kinds of cloth and personal trekking equipment
Other personal expenses and tips
Charted helicopter, plane and other transports in case of emergency

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Backpack (50 liters) with outside pockets to keep smaller items
Trekking boots, well broken in and waterproofed. Gaiters to keep snow out of boots
Woolen sweaters and down jacket, gloves, wind proof outer garments, pants jacket, skirts, T-shirts, shirts, baggy pants and underwear
Several pairs of woolen and few pairs of nylon socks. A pair of sandals
Sleeping bag adequate for temperatures encountered
Hat with wide brim and sun lotion cream
One liter water bottle and some food for contingencies
Repair and medical kit
Head lamp with spare lithium batteries and bulbs
Handkerchief and toiletries
Verified phone number of your Embassy, consulate ,trekking agency and private phone number of your director
Pen, pencils and letterhead to write an emergency message
Pocket knife with opener and scissors
Sunglasses with spare eyeglasses or contact lenses if you wear them
Umbrella and rain coat
Camera

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Important Information Before Your Trip to Nepal

Payment: Down payment: 15% of total payment is required to confirm the reservation.

Payment of the Balance: Rest amount can be paid in our office after your arrival.

Arrival Point: You will be met at the Kathmandu international airport. Our office representative will be waiting for you holding play card of the Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition. In case of your change plan, please let us inform.

Booking Air Ticket: If you don’t have regular travel agent, please visit makemytrip.com, www.kayak.com, www.vayama.com. They offer you very good price.

Room System: Normally we have two people in a room. Twin bed or single bed depends on the choice of guests and budget. If tourists want single room, s/he should pay single supplementary.

Trekking Leading Person: Our trekking guide will lead the whole trip with his/her helpers and porters.

Currencies: USD, AUD, EURO are major acceptable currencies in Nepal and visa and credit cards also accepted. There is ATM facility in city area.

Altitude Sickness: Altitude sickness will start from 3000 meter height. Trekkers should immediately inform trekking guide if faced any problems.

Drinking Water: We can get mineral water and boiled water in city area and in some trekking places. We use water purification tablet or liquid in some remote trekking sites.

Laundry Facility: Laundry facility are available in city area but not during the trekking.

Visa: You can get arrival visa at Kathmandu airport that cost 25 USD for 15 days and 40 USD for 30 days. Please bring 2 passport size photos. You can get your visa from the closest Nepali embassy.

Orientation Program: Before starting trekking, trekkers are provided with an orientation by our office representative or trekking guide about the necessary trekking information.

Group Size: There will be maximum 12 persons in one group.

Accommodation: You will stay in a nice tourist standard hotel/resort in city areas. Normal hotels or tents are available during the trekking.

Foods: We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tourists can get continental food both in city and trekking places. Food during the trekking might not meet the standard of your country.

View of Mount Everest: Trekkers to Everest region will of course see the Mount Everest. For trekkers visiting other regions where they cannot view Mount Everest, there are daily mountain flights which approach close to Mount Everest.

Travel Insurance: It is compulsory to have travel insurance.

Personal Expenses: It depends on your spending interest and shopping. There are some expensive handmade carpets, Thanka paintings, jewelries and handicrafts to purchase in Nepal.

Luggage: We take only about 10kg per person in trekking. Your excess baggage will be stored in a hotel.

Tips: Tips are highly accepted and appreciated.

Rules and Regulation

Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition accepts your reservation under the following rules and regulations.

1. If the balance payment is not paid before your departure for trekking, the booking will be cancelled without any refund.

2. If there is war or the situation of the country is out of control and the country faces emergency situation before your arrival to Nepal, we inform you not to come Nepal and refund your payment. But in case of any emergency situation or war after your arrival or during the trekking, we will not refund your money. But we will try our best to make your trip successful and pleasant. In such situation, we may need to change the trip plan and itinerary.

3. In case of increase in government royalty and other costs such as the national park fee, you have to pay extra money.

4. If you commit any illegal act or disturbance for the safety and welfare of the group, our leader or guide can ask to leave the group without any right to refund.

5. If you have any complain with regards to trekking and tour please inform our tour leader or company. All kinds of valid complain are welcomed and processed with necessary actions.

6.You are responsible to ensure that all travel documents are with you during the entire trip.