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The Everest Region is one of Nepal’s most popular trekking locations, and the Three Passes Trek is the greatest trekking experience, passing across three 5,000-meter passes with breathtaking landscapes and views. This Everest Circuit Trek takes you to cross Kongma La Pass, Cho La Pass, and Renjo La Pass, the top three mountain passes in the Everest Region for daring trekkers looking for a thrill. It begins in the Dhote Kosi valley and continues west to the Renjo La pass before entering the Gokyo valley. While you’re here, you’ll have time to visit the blue lakes of Gokyo. The trail then enters the Dudh Kosi valley through the Cho La pass. It then ascends to Everest base camp. Finally, it descends to the Imja Khola valley, passing through the Kongma La pass.

This path is best suited to those who enjoy a challenge, are physically active, and have experience with multi-day treks. The passes can be chilly, windy, and difficult to access when the weather is bad. We move counterclockwise to allow for greater acclimatization and to ensure that the light shines on us in the mornings as we pass through the mountains. For the most part, the trek follows a well-worn path, though it can be rough and uneven in places. It is not particularly steep, and there is no rock climbing or ‘mountaineering’ that demands the use of equipment. It’s a walk the whole way, however, some of the hills can be steep and never-ending, and you might have to struggle over some stones on the passes.

Starting in Lukla, we’ll do this trek counterclockwise. The trek takes you past traditional Sherpa homes, breathtaking mountain landscapes, and swinging metal bridges over deep river gorges. Visit Namche, the Sherpa homeland’s capital. The Three Passes Trek route is well-marked. Because of the scale of the mountains, exploring is very different than in a heavily forested area. The majority of the time, you’re waking up, down, or across a valley with limited options for where to go. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes of Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Lhotse, four of the world’s tallest peaks. Hike up to the base camp of Ama Dablam, Everest View Hotel, Gokyo Ri for a 360-degree Himalayan panorama, and walk by the lovely Gokyo Lake (Gokyo Tsho).

Trip Facts 

Trip Highlights 

• Beautiful view flight to highest altitude airport- Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla.

• Hike through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Sagarmatha National Park.

• Enjoy the Everest region’s rich flora and fauna.

• Trek the entire Everest region in a circuit.
• Trek to Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,420m), Renjo La (5,360m), Ama Dablam Base Camp, Everest Base Camp (5,364m), Kala Patthar(5550m), and Gokyo Ri (5,360m) all above 5000m.
• You will be walking on glaciers including Imja Glacier, Khumbu Glacier, and Nepal’s longest glacier, Ngozumpa Glacier.
• Visit Namche, the Sherpa capital.
• Visit the world-famous Tengboche Buddhist Monastery- the largest monastery in Khumbu known as Dawa Choling Gompa.
• From Kala Patthar, enjoy the sunrise and get lost in the panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.
• Closest view of Mt. Everest and Khumbu icefall from Everest base camp,
• The frozen Cholachen Lake in the shade of Mt. Taboche.
• Incredible views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Makalu and Gokyo lake from Gokyo Ri, a well-known viewpoint offering a unique view of the mountain’s cape and Gokyo valley.
• Mountains that will be seen during this trek are- Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Pumori, Kantega, Thamserku, Tawoche, Kusum Kanguru.

Is this trek appropriate for you?

• This trek takes 20 days of tough trekking. You’ll be trekking for 3 to 9 hours every day, reaching elevations of over 5,000 meters at times. We cannot overestimate the importance of being in excellent physical shape and health, which requires training prior to your trip to ensure that you are properly prepared.
• If you’re looking for a challenging trekking experience, this is the trek for you. It is encouraged, but not needed, that you have prior high-altitude trekking experience.
• The weather in the Himalayas can be unpredictable, and every year many flights to or from Lukla are delayed or canceled because of weather conditions, so you should plan accordingly.
• The path twists and turns through challenging terrain. Kala Patthar, at 5,550 meters, is the highest point. Because of the weather, roughness, and high altitude of this trek, it’s necessary to take it carefully and stay hydrated.
• The teahouses, or trekking lodges, where we stay on the trek are very basic, with just basic services. Hot water may not be accessible at all times and may be charged extra, as will access to electrical outlets for charging electronics. Wi-Fi is available in some areas, although the quality of the connection may be poor.

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