Everest Three Passes Trek

Essential Information

The best season for the Everest three passes trek?

As it high altitude trek as well as crossing three different passes above- 5000 mtr. It is very important to select the right season for trekking to Everest high passes. Upmost two different seasons are recommended spring and autumn are good. The post-winter from the second week of March thru May is recommended. Most of the time sunny day with a clear sky and offers a glorious sunset over the snow peak. Then autumn from the 2nd week of September to the end of November is the best time of the year. It is post-monsoon, the sky always clear and get a good view of humid lush green valley, White Mountain, glacier, and the turquoise lakes. Monsoon (June to August) is the rainy season and high chance of Lukla flight delay or cancellation for several days. From December to February is winter in Nepal and the passes might block due to the heavy snowfall.

Communication mode in the Everest Three Passes Trek

The pay-able Wi-Fi is available in most of the lodges and Ncell SIM also working several villages. 3G/4G data internetworking in Ncell SIM card. Due to the cold temperature phone connectivity and internet system might not working after sunset.

Hire Guide and Porter for Everest Three [High] Passes Trekking

A guide is mandatory for safety concerns to rambling over Everest three passes trek. A lot of benefits can have on the trek from an experienced, skillful, and knowledgeable trek guide. A trekking guide is very helpful to explore the exotic culture, pristine nature, wildlife, glacier, and wilderness route. It is a great hiking experience with a Sherpa guide who always gives you positive vibes. The Sherpa guide is familiar with the entire route and also side trips of Everest three passes trek. We provide friendly and experienced trek guides who always give correct information and led into a major attraction. Also, stay stress-free of the accommodation and food, your guide makes room reservations via Phone call or passing messages. Everest three passes trek is a puzzling and daring trek route. The travelers should have positive vibes and mental preparation complete the adventure journey. Porter plays a vital role in the three passes trek. Our porter are strong and high attitude experienced. They are physically fit against the altitude and the unstable terrain and also known the trail.

Everest Three [High] Passes Trek Accommodation

On the route of Everest High passes trek, your accommodation arranging on standard level mountain lodge where a neat and clean room with a twin sharing bed. All the lodges/guesthouse belongs to the Sherpa family who also climbs mountains during the peak climbing season. The light is available throughout Everest three passes trekking route which supplies from solar and hydro-power. Both squat and English toilet are available all the places for human waste. All the guesthouse offered payable hot shower and free cold shower.

Possible side trek en route of Everest High [Three] Passes Trek

The Everest high passes trek is a complete single journey in Khumbu regions that provides the best of the Khumbu region including culture, architecture, a frozen glacier, turquoise lake, and high altitude passes. So as your vacation permits can also add on a few site trek which makes your trek the best of the best

Nangpa La Pass (5,806 m)
Nangpa La pass, the trading route between Nepal and Tibet in the Khumbu region Nepal. The high altitude passes also the secondary route for the Mount Cho Oyu expedition. Nangpa la pass was recognized after the Tibetan refugee shooting in 2006. Nangpa La pass is located north of tourist hub Namche Bazar. The trail follows along the Bhote Koshi River through the Sherpa village until Arya guesthouse. Then travelers have to spend overnight at a tented camp beyond the Arya guesthouse. There are a few common good camping spots along the moraine like Kanchung, Dzasampa. Repeat passing stone hut and series of the stone cairn.
From Kanchung the trailhead on the moraine and the huge glacier on foot of the mountain. And the challenging hike continues on the crevasses and snowfield. The summit is decorated with Buddhist flags on the traditional Chorten. The surpass reward with a close-up view of the mount Cho Oyu and the number of the snow peak. From Nangpa la pass northeast trail leading to the Cho Oyu base camp for the Cho Oyu expeditions. Alert to the traveler, should travel with a guide because hard to find the path in the moraine, crevasse, glacier and the snow.

Sundar/Sunder Peak (5,360 m)
Newly discovered virgin viewpoint Sundhar peak located straight above Thame village at the height of 17,580 ft above sea level. The vantage point offers an excellent sight of the alpine valley with towering snow peaks. It is about a 7-8 hours day trip from Thame village with huge altitude gain in a single day. That rapid altitude changed helps a lot against high altitude acclimatization. The Sunder/Sundar peak route passing the ancient Thame Buddhist monastery then steeply ascending on the rocky trail on the ridge to the summit. The summit rewarded an excellent mountain view of Rolwaling mountain range, Thamserku, Mera peak, Kusumkangaru, Kangtega, Kwande also four eight thousand meter peaks on distance namely Cho Oyu, Mount Everest, Makalu & Lhotse.

Ngozumpa Tse (5,740 m)
The highest vantage point on Everest high passes trek in the Khumbu region. Ngozumpa Tse is a complete black ridge in the midst of the 6th & 5th Gokyo Lake at the edge of the Ngozumpa glacier. The trail is pretty good up to 5th Gokyo Lake on the rugged wilderness Gokyo valley at the edge of the Ngozumpa glacier, the largest Himalayan glacier. We follow gentle up the trail on the moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier with looking gorgeous view of the north face of Mount Everest and Cho Oyu, the world's 6th highest mountain. After the pass the 5th Gokyo Lake, we climb on the black mountain with subsequent pebble trail then the terminal trail is the complete black rock which also unsustainable. It is ample wilderness mountainous terrain which also windy as well. We should do a day trip with sufficient water, an energy bar, and meals. The summit of Ngozumpa Ri provides a close view of massif mount Cho Oyu and an ice-covered Himalayan glacier with a picturesque view of turquoise 4 Gokyo Lake. Once taken superb photos to trek back to Gokyo Lake and if time allows ascending to Gokyo Ri, catch glorious sunset on the panoramic Himalayas.

Mount Cho Oyu Base Camp
A side trek to Cho Oyu base camp is a mesmerizing day trip in Gokyo valley in the Everest region Nepal. Day trip on the Gokyo valley along the Ngozumpa glacier with passing series of the Gokyo Lakes. It is a long day hike, distance is approximately 20 Km to and fro. Glacial & unstable routes spread on the moraine and provide magical sceneries of snowcapped peaks.
Chain of turquoise Gokyo Lake fifth and fourth passing thru to the six Gokyo Lake and Mount Cho Oyu base camp. You’ll be walking above 4800 m and chance to face super cold as well as snow. No facilities beyond third Gokyo Lake better carry all necessary items foods and drinks. The base camp is covered by moraine and many glacier lakes. It is a good side trip and overnight in the tented camp would be a better option for a wild experience.

Italian Pyramid (5,050 m)
The glasshouse pyramid situated east side of the Lobuche peak on Khumbu valley which also known Italian research center for the climate. It was established in 1987 by trouper Italian mountaineer for aiming to measure the height of the surrounding mountains and the mountainous climate. There are several compartments at the complex for accommodation for travelers, examination room, press room, etc.

Imja Tsho/Lake (5,150 m)
One of the fast-growing glaciers lake in the Himalayas and the water drained out from the lake in 2016. The lake is situated at Imja valley on a base of the Island peak and also can reach after the physically demanding Ama Lapcha Pass trek. Massif Ima Tsho source is Lhotse Shar glacier and Barutnse glacier. So it is a day trip from Chhukung to Imja Lake which is approximately 8 km for a round trip. The Island peak base camp day hike begins subsequently breakfast with pack lunch and the appropriate drinking water. We follow the gentle up trail in the Imja valley, a rubble of the huge Himalayan glacier. Often chance to talk with island peak climber group and the adventurous trekkers heading down after concurred challenging Anphu Lapcha. Then pleasant walk on flattens path to the big rock where frequently see pre-training for the Island peak expedition. Tented camp at Island base camp and the lake is separated by a huge moraine-like ridge. Once walked to that moraine point have a spectacular view of the frozen Island glacier lake. The entire hike provides captivate Mountain View with wasteland landscapes.

Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600 m)
The large Khumbu area contemplates the most beautiful Himalayan valley where has stunning high snow mountains with fascinating Sherpa culture. Mother neckless base camp is another famed side trek in Everest National park Nepal. Amadablam base camp can be added on any of the treks leading to Gokyo valley, EBC, Island peak, Everest high passes trek, Everest view trek, and Ama lapcha pass as well. ABC is beyond the Everest base camp highway in the peaceful terrace with having the sound of the mountainous nature, branch trail leading up the east bank of the Imja Khola from Pangboche village. After crossing a rain-washed wooden bridge on the glacier river mild climbing up on the herb shrubs where often spot Yak grazing with a cute baby. Continuing hike with passing permanently local lodge to Ama Dablam base camp. ABC is colorful twice a year in April/May and October/November regularly sights colorful tented camp with acclimatized climbers. Possible to hike additional up than legendary Amadablam BC which also gentle up on the ridge with approaching superb Mountain views of Amadablam, Taboche, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kangtega Lobuche, Cholatse, Pumori, Mount Everest with boondocks valley. Better to climb up here before noon can see a blue sky with clear the Mountain.

Chhukung Ri (5,553/5,820 m)
The black rocky mount in Imja valley stretches to the end of the Lhotse Shar. It is the best side trek to view the world's 5th highest Mt. Makalu (8485 m). The distance of the Chukung hamlet to the peaks is about 4 km round trip. Unofficially there are two summits and the upper viewpoint is the main but most trekkers though the lower peak (5553 m) with a Buddhist praying flag is the one. There is a clear and unwavering path till the first peak then a rocky trail to the top. Chukhung Ri side trek offers breathless mountain view with together Imja valley. It about 4 hours high attitude trekking should carry sufficient drinks and energy for the journey.

Kongde View Hotel (4220 m)
The high elevated luxury accommodation set at the height of 4220 m above the sea level on the mountain. There is two amenity lodge with providing the best view of 4 highest mountains above 8000 mtr namely Mount Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu beside that can see Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru, Khumbutse, Taboche, Island peak, Pumori, Kongde, kangtega etc. I have found traverse are interested to visit Kongde View Hotel but costly (Room and food). There is 2 option to reach Hotel Kongde view which is from Thame and Tok Tok village. But can do dayside trek only from Tok Tok village which takes around 11 hours in a round trip. Musical adventure trekking conduct day tour to Kongde view from Tok Tok. From Tok Tok huge climb-up (1500 m) throughout a pristine forest of pine and rhododendron as well wild herb bushes. Should go with plenty of drinking's, energy bar and pack-lunch. Few trekkers traverse throughout this route which is very silence as well where supreme coincidental to sights wild animals and colorful Himalayan pheasant. Also can have a picturesque view of the Namche bazaar and Monju. We recommend trek over here in March/April where the Himalayan wilder flower is blooming. The entire trail is fairly small but still can see marked to the hotel while coming back should extra care because of the steeply down on crumble path and even windy also in the late afternoon.

Everest High Passes Trek difficulty and Physical requires

Everest three passes trek is a physically and mentally exhausting mountain trek. The trekkers must prepare physically and mentally. You need to be well prepared and self-motivation and self-assurance are key of success. About three weeks trek led into each corner of the remoteness Everest region. The trail onto the glacier and over the three passes (Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass & Kongma La Pass) often blur due to the snowfall and climates. The unstable path, cold temperature, basic infrastructure, etc make trek taught. We friendly request trekkers complete pre-training before the board on the trip.

Everest High Passes Trek Permits Cost

Trekking permits are mandatory for doing Everest High passes trek. Everest three passes trek permits cost Rs-5000 (Approximately U$D50). The permits are Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality and Sagarmatha National Park. Both permits can buy Monju (Entrance of Everest national park)

Where to begins and exit the Everest High Passes Trek

There are a few options to begin the Everest three passes trek but the standard 3 passes trek starts from Lukla. Different airlines operating daily flights from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla airport. And then hike begins into the Dudhkoshi valley. 35-minute brief fight classified as scenic mountain flight that offers grand vista. Also shared or private chopper available to and fro Lukla. Also can drive to Salleri/Phaplu/Khari Khola/Bamti Bhandar. Then rambling into the scenic landscapes and the villages. It is a full-day drive on the zigzag mountain road. I guarantee it gives the best off-road drive experience in the mountains. The trek length depends on where the journey starts, the nearest jeep station from Luka is Khari Khola, a 2-days extra trek. These extra days help altitude acclimatize before trailheads to Three Passes. Then exiting with fly-out from Lukla.