Everest Three Pass Trek (Clockwise)

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Trip Information
  • Trip Duration 18 days
  • Trip Grade Challenging
  • Destination Nepal
  • Max. Altitude 5,550 m
  • Start/End Kathmandu - Kathmandu
  • Trip Type Trekking
  • Transport Flight + Trek
  • Best Season Spring & Autumn

Clockwise Everest Three Pass Trek starts from Lukla and moves via Renjo La then Cho La and Kongma La, combining Gokyo, EBC and classic Khumbu highlights.

Major Highlights

    • Clockwise route optimization for acclimatization
    • Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lakes
    • Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar
    • Three high passes in one circuit
Itinerary

Day 01: Fly to Lukla Hillary airport early in the morning (2860m) and trek to Phakding (2640m) - 3 hours and stay overnight. 
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) - 6/7 hours and stay overnight.
Day 03: Rest day for acclimatization. Visit the Sherpa Museum and Everest View Lodge for panoramic views of the Himalayan.
Day 04: Trek to Thame (3820m) walking for 5 hours. This village is well known to Everest climbers and is a comfortable place to stay overnight.
Day 05: Trek to Lungdeng (4360m) - 5,6 hours and stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 06: Gokyo (4770m via Renjo Pass 5360m) 6-hour walking trek) Stay overnight at Gokyo.
Day 07: Gokyo Peak (5360m), our highest point (four and a half hours walking), offers sunrise and an expansive view of the mountain range. Return to Gokyo, and stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 08: Trel to Tangnak (4600m) – 5 hours and overnight at the lodge (if you have extra days, you can stay one more night in Gokyo and visit the 5th Lake for even more incredible mountain views).
Day 09: Trek to Zhong La (4830 m. via Chola Pass 5420 m). Six or seven hours walking) today the path is narrow and tiny ascending to the top of Cho La. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4960 m) - 4 hours walk) and stayed at a lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Gorakshep (5190m), visit Everest base camp (5,364m) - 8/9 hours and stay overnight.
Day 12:  Early morning hike and explore Kalapattar (5,550 m) for stunning view of Everest, climb up in the morning before trekking back to Lobuche - 5 hours and stay overnight.
Day 13: Trek to Chhuking vie Kongma-La (5545m) pass and stay overnight.
Day 14: Trek back to Tengboche (3860m) -5 hours and stay overnight.
Day 15: Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3440 m, 6/7 hours walking). Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 16: Trek back to Lukla (7/8 hours walking) and overnight at the lodge.
Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu 
Day 18 : Departure 

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What's Included
    • Trekking meals and twin-sharing lodges during trek
    • Kathmandu accommodation as itinerary
    • Lukla flight and transfers as per itinerary
    • Licensed guide and supporting staff
    • Required trekking permits and taxes
What's not Included
    • International airfare, visa and insurance
    • Personal gear and personal expenses
    • Extra services (wifi, charging, hot shower, drinks)
    • Tips and costs not listed as included
Useful Information

Add 1-2 contingency days during peak trekking months due to Lukla weather and flight delays.