Everest 3 Pass Trek / Greater Himalaya Trek

Overview

One of the most exciting treks in the world’s finest and greatest Himalaya range with breathtaking high mountain scenery, Everest 3 pass trek is a true high mountain adventure trip along the greater Himalaya trail. Crossing 3 fabulous high mountain passes over 5000m makes this trek both challenging and rewarding. This trek gives you unforgettable lifetime experience of the greatest Himalaya massif with hundreds of sky soaring peaks, wonderful landscapes, tapering ridges, hanging and active glaciers, icefalls, occasionally the avalanches, glacial milky lakes, challenging multiple high passes, colorful monasteries & Sherpa villages upto the base of the mountains, Danfe; the national bird of Nepal, Himalayan griffin, Lamagar, musk deer, spotted deer, blue sheep, beautiful forest of silver birth, rhododendron, pine and alpine tundra. The Kala Pathar (5,554m) and Gokyo Ri (5490m); the natural view towers provide wonderful summit view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and the dark Everest pyramid, the world’s highest mountain (8,850m). This trek offers so many surprising views and great experiences.

There are no teahouses near the passes, we have to make a long full day walk with necessary energy food and plenty of water. Camping trip is good for the trip to avoid full day hike in the high elevation but there is another concern for the camping trip is campsite with no water where there is water, the place is much higher. We will have 3 long hiking days with the passes in higher elevation. This trek is ideal for those people who have previous hiking experience in such high elevation.

Package Itineary

(Average hike 5-7 hours a day)

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1310m), hotel

Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath stupa tour, return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and hike to Phakding (2652m), teahouse

Have early breakfast, transfer to airport, fly to Lukla (2800); the gate way to Mt. Everest, then hike towards north along Bhote Koshi River valley, slightly down to get Phakding (2652m), stay over night in Phakding, nice view of snowy peak Kusum Kanguru 6369m can be viewed from Thado Khola (Kusum Khola).

Day 3: Phakding - Monju -Namche(3440m)

Have breakfast, hike to Monju- Sagarmatha National Park area starts from here. After registering the permits by the check post at the end of the town (Monju), hike down and up in the valley. There is about 640m steep climb to Namche with short distance. Explore Namche bazaar and enjoy exciting views of Mt. Everest(8848m), Nuptse(7896m), Thamserku(6808m), Nupla(5885m), Kongde Ri(6187m), Teng Kang Poche(6500m), Parcharmo(6273m), the river valley and Sherpa culture.

Day 4: Rest day in Namche Bazaar (3440m) for acclimatization

Day hike can be made to Thame, Kunde or the hill saddle(3790m) just above Sangboche(3760); the view point of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Kangtega(6685m) and other major peaks in this region. The excellent view of the mountains, villages and meandering river valleys allures everyone. The museum by the hill saddle of Namche Bazar is another attraction where we can collect the broad knowledge about the entire Khumbu region.

Day 5: Namche - Tengboche (3867m)

The trail passes through the forest of pine, silver birch and rhododendrons. This is the musk deer country where can be seen the musk deer, Himalayan Monal, cheer pheasants and occasionally the snow leopard very closely. Tengboche is not only famous for the view; it has the great religious history where the monastery situated. The newly rebuilt monastery is designed as previous brunt down monastery. The trail is mainly up and down, the way to Gokyo separates straight from Tasingo village.

Day 6: Tengboche - Dingboche (4350m)

After passing through the rhododendron forest, trail heads up along the glacial valley. Pangboche village looks very nice on the foothill of Ama Dablam, the frequent avalanches draw attention of the tourists. The trail to Makalu Barun National Park, Imja Tse and Chhukung Ri separates from here. There are some trekking peaks like Kongde and Pokalde peaks that are usually done from here. There is cellular phone service available.

Day 7: Rest day in Dingboche for acclimatization,

Day hike can be made to Chhukung village, Chhukung Ri, Imja Tse Base Camp, icy lake at the bottom of Ama Dablam from south side and Pheriche. Hiking up in the day and staying down at night is the excellent exercise for the altitude. It is always wise to walk slowly in the higher elevation.

Day 8: Dingboche - Konma Lake (5440m) Konma La (5535m) - Lobuche (4930m)

Today is one of the most challenging days of the trip. After breakfast, we take our pack lunch/energy meal with plenty of water (2 litre of water). Today we start early hike to cross the highest pass Kongma La on time. We will have true experience of the Himalaya paradise while hiking up where you see stunning views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Island peak & many others, Imja glacial valley, hanging icefalls and beautiful lower Khumbu valley. Tranquil glacial lakes before Kongma La and biggest active Khumbu glacier after the pass add more beauty on the trek. We have lunch by the Konma Lake, ascend up to the highest pass then descend to Khumbu valley to reach Lobuche through rocky inclines, moraines and Khumbu glacier- the biggest and active glacier of Nepal. Arrive Lobuche, have plenty of hot fluid, relax, dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Hike up to Everest Base Camp (5360m) and back to Gorakshep (5180m)

Early hike to Gorakshep, have breakfast then hike up to Everest Base Camp (EBC) along active Khumbu glacier. Explore EBC then hike back to Gorakshep. Dinner and overnight.

Day10: Hike up to Kalapatthar (5545m) and back to Zongla (4830m)

Early hike up to Kalapatthar to see the best view of Mt. Everest and great scenery of other mountains like Nuptse (76896m), Pumori (7145m), Lingtren (6697m), Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and small portion of Lhotse (8501m) as well as the great Khumbu glacial valley and Everest Base Camp. Hike back to guest house then continue hike down to Zongla

Day11: Zongla – Cho La Pass (5330m) – Thagnag (4700m)

Hike up all the way to the Cho La Pass then drop down to Thagnag.

Day12: Thagnag – Gokyo (4750m)

Short hike to Gokyo, explore glacial milky lakes and Gozumba glacier

Day13: Explore the Himalaya kingdom

Early hike up to the most exciting Gokyo Ri (5490m) that provides heart stunning magical view of the greatest Himalaya range on earth with hundreds of sky soaring peaks including Mt. Everest and Lhotse, active and hanging glaciers, milky glacial lakes, icefalls and river valleys.

Day14: Gokyo – Renjo La (5345m) – Marulung (4150m)

Hike up to Renjo La, enjoy wonderful view of Everest region then drop down to Nangpa La valley; ancient trade route to Tibet and stay in Marulung village.

Day 15: Marulung – Thame (3800m)

Hike down to Thame along Bhote Koshi; the famous Nangpala valley and stay in Thame, explore traditional Sherpa villages in Thame valley

Day 16: Thame – Namche Bazaar (3440m)

Hike to Namche bazaar and enjoy the Tibetan supermarket, internet surfing and shopping

Day 17-18: Namche- Phakding-Lukla

Hike back down to Lukla on the same way.

Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu, sightseeing in Kathmandu, hotel

After breakfast, go to airport, fly to Kathmandu in the morning, we visit Pashupatinath and Bauddhanath on the way to hotel. We will have lunch in Bouddhanath. Relax in the afternoon, dinner and overnight.

Day 20: Sightseeing and shopping in Kathmandu valley

The day is dedicated to explore the medieval era artistic cities of Bhaktapur and Patan where we see very interesting and age old temples, stupas, palaces, bells, statues, clay dung plastered traditional colorful houses, traditional water well and fountains, traditional artwork of metal, wood, clay and paper. We will also see there classic culture and typical lifestyle of Newar tribe. We will have typical Nepal lunch in Raniban with host family. Return to hotel dinner and overnight.

Day 21: Fly back home.

Have breakfast, program over, time for next program or transfer to airport, fly back home.

Detailed Trip Cost

Entire trip cost per person (USD): $3,599 // 1pax complimentary for above 10 paid guests group

Trip cost includes:
All accommodation (twin sharing basis) & food; three meals a day -breakfast, lunch and dinner (except bar bill), insured crew (guide, porters, donkeys, dzopa, yaks), all essential permits, all domestic transportation as per the itinerary, service charge and government taxes.

Trip cost does not include:
Personal expenses (like laundry, communication, alcohol, cold drinks and bottled water during trekking), gratuity to serving crew, emergency evacuation, international airfare, visa, your travel insurance and any kind of gifts and donation.

Payment system

80% of total trip budget must be paid in advance (the amount should be appeared to our account just two weeks before the trips) for domestic transportation, permits, hotel bookings reconfirmation and essential preparations.
Balance can be paid before or during/after the trip.

Refund system
In case of trip cancellation in the last 10 days of group arrival, 50% of the deposited amount will be deducted. If the trip cancels 10 days before the group arrival, we settle the full amount in next trip.

Special Feature

Highest mountained range on earth - Everest peak (8,848.86m) with Everest massif, dozens of sky soaring peaks, 3 high passes and glaciers, glacial lakes, high country rich flora & fauna and Sherpa culture, traditional villages...