
Overview
Devote to the ultimate adventure with our Three Passes Trek with 3 Peak Climbing, an extraordinary journey that combines the thrill of trekking through the iconic Everest region with the exhilaration of climbing three stunning peaks. This epic trek takes you through the mesmerizing landscapes of Nepal, crossing high mountain passes including Cho La Pass, Kongma La Pass, and Renjo La Pass.
As part of this incredible journey, you’ll have the opportunity to conquer the famous Island Peak, a challenging but rewarding climb that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas. Our experienced climbing guides will ensure your safety and provide the necessary support to make your Island Peak climbing experience a memorable one.
The Three Passes Trek is renowned for its stunning scenery, including the pristine beauty of the Everest Base Camp, the majestic Kongma La Pass, and the picturesque Gokyo Lakes. You’ll also have the chance to summit other peaks such as Pokalde Peak and Lobuche’s East Peak, adding an extra dimension of adventure and accomplishment to your trekking experience.
This Everest 3 Passes Trek is designed for experienced trekkers seeking an adrenaline-filled journey that combines trekking, high mountain passes, and peak climbing. It requires a good level of fitness, mountaineering skills, and a spirit of adventure.
Join us on this unforgettable expedition as we explore the breathtaking landscapes, conquer challenging peaks, and create lifelong memories. Contact us now to book your adventure on the Three Passes Trek with 3 Peaks Climbing, including the iconic Island Peak, Pokalde Peak, and Lobuche’s East Peak.
Trek Overview
Trek Highlights
Itinerary Outline
Accommodation: Hotel
One of our representatives will be waiting for you outside the airport terminal building. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and transported to the pre-arranged hotel. A quick meeting about trekking and preparation will be held in the hotel. Afterward, you can check in and relax at the hotel for a bit.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Today is reserved for rest and final preparation before the trekking and climbing adventure begins. A short briefing session will be conducted by your guide covering the itinerary, safety procedures, altitude awareness, and important trekking information.
There will also be a final check of trekking and climbing gear, including clothing, boots, sleeping bags, climbing equipment, and other necessary items to ensure everything is ready for the journey ahead.
Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Flight Duration: 30-35 mins
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The flight to Lukla is the initial step of the venture. Lukla is the doorway to many treks in the Everest region. After an early breakfast, you’ll embark to the Airport to get a little excursion to Lukla. The flight offers a beautiful perspective on verdant scenes, waterways, winding streets, and mountain ranges. After thirty minutes of flight, it lands at the Tenzing Hilary airport in Lukla.
After a short meet and welcome with the trekking group, the mission begins with a short and straightforward path. Strolling past the rough and stony course, you advance down to Cheplum. Starting here, a brief look at Mt. Khumbila is stunning. Moving further ahead, the walk goes on close to Dudh Koshi River. From there on, with a rise climb, you arrive at Phakding.
Overnight in Phakding.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The trek continuously progresses through the charming settlements of the Khumbu region. You’ll climb to Jorsalle and stroll along the Dudh Koshi Valley. A piece further lies Monjo, additionally the section point of Sagarmatha National Park. After acquiring the entry permit, you’ll move north toward Namche Bazaar while noticing the intriguing Himalayan vegetation.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today will be a rest day at Namche. It’s vital to adapt before rising further up to avoid elevation discomfort and different sicknesses. For this, exploring Namche Bazaar would be ideal. There are various Wi-Fi-connected cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, and gear shops in this town. On the other hand, visit the Sagarmatha National Park guest focus, customary Sherpa settlements, Hillary School, Khumjung religious community, Dingboche Airport, and Everest view Hotel.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
You pass on Namche Bazaar and go to Thame, following Bhote Koshi and past the pine and rhododendron backwoods. On the way, you will likewise get to see the mud-put stupa at Phurte. As you push forward, you will come to Thamo and Thamo Gompa, and from here, the way drops steeply to Khumbu Hydroelectric Plant. At last, you are prompting the Thame, which lies toward the finish of Khumbu Valley.
Overnight in Thame
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The day commences with a gentle ascent to Lumde. You enter ThumlaKharka and traverse the ChhujungmaKhola after passing through Thambuteng. After passing the Bhote Koshi River and traveling through Taranga, you will reach the charming Sherpa settlement of Marulung. You’ll drop at Lumde village from here, passing through Gomo on the route.
Overnight in Lungdhen.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Rest Day at Lungdhen and explore nearby Khusum Viewpoint for better Acclimatization before passing.
Overnight in Lungdhen.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today morning after breakfast we started our trek to Renjola Pass which is a little hard day because of the crossing pass. After crossing pass then beautiful Gokyo Lake is waiting for us.
Overnight at Gokyo Lake.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
You head out of Lumde and continue on your way to the Gokyo Lakes region. You will be able to experience spectacular vistas of high peaks such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu once you reach the Renjo La Pass. Dudh Pokhari, the third largest of the five Gokyo Lakes, is also visible, and the Gokyo village is located alongside it. The path gradually lowers, allowing you to approach the Gokyo Valley, but be cautious since the trail may be icy.
You’ll leave Gokyo village and head west of Ngozumpa Glacier to Gokyo Ri, a local peak. Gokyo and travel to Dragnag afterward. You’ll arrive at Dragnag after crossing the Ngozumpa glacier, the biggest glacier in the Everest region.
Overnight in Dragnag.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Cho La Mountain, another high pass in the region, will be crossed today. The arduous walk will start in Dragnag and take you over icy terrain. Because of the slick ice trail that runs along the path, ascending Cho La can be challenging. Buddhist prayer flags adorn the pass’s highest point. From the summit, you’ll be able to take in the vistas of Cholatse and Taboche. Due to the ice trail, which can be pretty treacherous. You’ll arrive in the Dzongla settlement after descending from Cho La.
Overnight in Dzongla.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The trip continues to Lobuche after spending the night in Dzongla. You’ll rejoin the classic Everest Base Camp Trek at Lobuche. But first, the hike begins with a descent alongside Chola Lake, following the moraine. As you progress, you will come across memorial statues of climbers who have died in this area. To get to Lobuche, simply follow the Imja Khola Valley routes.
Overnight in Lobuche.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
You head out of Lobuche promptly after breakfast. A troublesome path reaches the astonishing Khumbu glacial mass. The climb includes somewhat of a difficult slope. You travel to the Italian Research Center, pass through Lobuche Pass, and show up at Gorakshep. The Everest Base Camp campaign often stops in Gorakshep.
The path goes to Everest Base Camp as you climb further. The time you spend at headquarters will be very much spent. The glorious perspectives on Mt. Nuptse, Khumbutse, Pumori, and different mountains will restore your soul. You travel back to Gorakshep, spending quality time in the base camp.
Overnight in GorakShep.
Accommodation: Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
You will start your journey from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar in the early morning hours. Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, and other snow-covered highest points give stunning perspectives. After witnessing the serene environmental elements, you make your way from Kala Patthar to Gorakshep. From here, return to Lobuche by following a similar path you took beforehand.
Overnight in Lobuche at Tea House.
Accommodation: Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today, you will trek from Lobuche to Lobuche East High Camp. The trail gradually ascends over rocky terrain with spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
After reaching High Camp, your climbing guide will conduct a pre-climbing training session covering the use of climbing equipment such as crampons, ice axe, harness, fixed ropes, and basic climbing techniques. This preparation helps build confidence and ensures safety for the summit attempt.
Overnight at High Camp at Tent.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The day starts ahead of schedule as you begin climbing the Lobuche East Peak from here on. You’ll move along the Lobuche Glacier while partaking in the excellent sights of AmaDablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, and Kangtegaranges. The advantage of beginning early is to stay away from the terrible climate and to finish the jump on schedule. The last climb is done through the complex uncovered edge underneath the highest point.
From the top, you can get the perspective of the whole valley alongside the absolute most elevated mountains in the district. After a glorious moment at the top for a short timeframe, you’ll advance back to the Lobuche base camp and hence back to Lobuche.
Overnight in Lobuche.
Accommodation: Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The trek propels towards the Pokalde Peak by withdrawing from Lobuche and heading towards the Base Camp. The paths are fairly rough, and the climb is very steep as you traverse the Kongma La Pass towards the headquarters. After strolling for around 6 hours, you at long last arrive at Pokalde Base Camp. Here, our agents will direct you with some mountaineering tips for the enormous ascent on the next day.
Overnight in Pokalde Base Camp.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The day all of you have been sitting tight for is at last here! It may be probably the most challenging day among all the traveling days yet, the most compensating one. You begin strolling ahead of schedule regarding the highest point of the Pokalde Peak. The path is rough and very provoking the whole way to the highest point and takes around 4-5 hours altogether.
After arriving at the top, you can observe stunning panoramas of the encompassing Khumbu peaks. These specifically are Makalu, Pumori, and Ama Dablam. After a few beautiful photos at the top, you retrace to the base camp. The path then, at that point, follows further to Chhukung for the night’s stay.
Overnight in Chhukung
Accommodation: Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Island Peak Base Camp trail is a rough and steep uphill ascension. You take off from Chhukung and rise ahead. You go through Lhotse and Imja glacier. After a short climb, you arrive at Island Peak Base Camp.
You can leave your possessions and eat on arriving at the base camp. You’ll remain in a solitary individual tent that the group will organize before your appearance.
Overnight in Island Peak Base Camp.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The climb to the top of the Peak should begin as soon as possible. The team will begin the ascent after midnight because clouds and strong winds will be an issue in the afternoon. Because the climb to the summit takes a full day, you should bring a packed lunch.
High Camp will be reached if you go on. After ascending to Crampon Point, the terrain becomes snowy and slick. As a result, you’ll need to put on your crampons. For the safety of ascending 5,700 meters farther, the team is hooked together by a man-rope.
After a long journey along a narrow ridge, the Imja Glacier’s base is reached. Various peaks from the glacier, such as Makalu, Baruntse, Mera, and others, dazzle your eyes with their breathtaking beauty. A massive vista of Lhotse appears as you approach the peak of Island Peak.
Climbing a vertical wall is the most difficult component of the climb at this point. The peak is reached by climbing up a wall using anchors and following a fixed line. You’ll need to use ladders to traverse one or two crevasses during the process. Finally, you’ve reached the pinnacle. Embrace the scenic moment at the summit. Take a look at the beautiful scenery.
Later, return to the Base Camp. The trail back to the camp is a long downhill, so keep your eyes peeled. After you’ve arrived at Base Camp, take a break. The occasion necessitates a celebration of your accomplishment. Enjoy and rejoice.
Overnight in Chhukung Village.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Pangboche is reached through a long downhill hike. The return venture is easy to navigate. Partake in the stroll while taking in the astonishing landscape while enjoying the moment at the same time.
Pangboche is an enchanting village with an ancient monastery. The village is dominated by the Sherpa community. Encounter with the inhabitants of the village is rejuvenating.
Overnight in Pangboche
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The journey has come to an end. You’ll be set for a downhill trek. You will now move down to Namche Bazaar from Pangboche village.
You descend on a less challenging track while admiring the same amazing views. You arrive at Namche Bazaar after travelling through several settlements such as Deboche, Tengboche, and others. You’ll pass through forests, rivers, suspension bridges, and other wonders along the trip.
Finally, you may unwind and enjoy the creature comforts that you had to forsake to reach the summit. Enjoy coffee and foods you’ve been craving at restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and other establishments.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
You’ll go down to Lukla after signing out of the lodge and eating a filling breakfast. You travel alongside the Dudh Koshi River as you return to the rocky and steep pathways. As a result, getting to Lukla will require a challenging hike.
In Lukla, you can toast your accomplishment once again with Sherpa guides and porters.
Overnight in Lukla.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner
You’ll return to Kathmandu early the next morning. Return to civilization by plane and bid farewell to the tranquil and magnificent mountains. You will be free in the afternoon in Kathmandu. Walking through Kathmandu’s streets, shopping for souvenirs, getting a massage, or relaxing at the hotel are all excellent pastimes.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast
Finally, Your Long and adventurous Journey of the Everest region trek is finished, and a happy ending to your Nepal trip. Drop you at the international airport for your next destination.
This ultimate Khumbu adventure takes 25 to 30 days with Nepal Mountain Adventure, combining the Everest Three Pass Trek crossing Kongma La (5,535 m), Cho La (5,420 m), and Renjo La (5,360 m) with summit attempts on Island Peak (6,189 m), Lobuche East (6,119 m), and Pokalde Peak (5,806 m).
This comprehensive package with Nepal Mountain Adventure starts from USD 4,370 per person including three separate climbing permits, the full three pass trekking itinerary, senior high altitude guides, all base camp camping, technical gear for all three peaks, Lukla flights, and all meals throughout the 25 to 30 day journey.
This is rated extremely strenuous and the most demanding trekking peak package available in the Khumbu. Combining three high mountain passes all above 5,300 m with three separate peak summits above 5,800 m over nearly a month requires exceptional fitness, strong prior high altitude experience above 5,500 m, and robust mental endurance across a very long continuous high altitude itinerary.
The standard three peak combination includes Island Peak at 6,189 m (the highest trekking peak in the Khumbu), Lobuche East at 6,119 m (technical mixed ridge), and Pokalde Peak at 5,806 m (excellent acclimatization peak near Kongma La). Nepal Mountain Adventure can customize the peak selection based on group experience and conditions.
Five permits are needed which are the Island Peak Climbing Permit (USD 250), the Lobuche East Climbing Permit (USD 250), the Pokalde Peak Climbing Permit (USD 125), the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit (USD 30), and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Municipality Permit (USD 20). Nepal Mountain Adventure manages all permit logistics as a package.
Spring (April to May) is the only recommended season for this comprehensive package. All three passes and three peaks require stable conditions which spring reliably provides. The shorter autumn window does not offer adequate buffer time for a 28-day itinerary that includes weather-dependent pass crossings and multiple summit attempts.
The three pass route naturally provides exceptional stepped acclimatization beginning with Namche (3,440 m), then Dingboche (4,410 m), then Pokalde Base Camp (5,200 m), then Lobuche East High Camp (5,600 m), then the three pass crossings between 5,300 m and 5,535 m, and finally Island Peak at 6,189 m at the end when acclimatization is at its peak.
Pokalde at 5,806 m is climbed first in the sequence as it serves as a high altitude training peak above Chhukung before the technical summits of Lobuche East and Island Peak. The Pokalde summit provides an essential crampon and rope technique refresher at altitude and acclimatizes the body for the harder peaks that follow.
Prior EBC experience is a minimum baseline for this package but is not sufficient alone. Climbers should ideally have prior summit experience above 5,500 m and familiarity with technical gear use including jumars, ice axes, and crampons on steep terrain. Nepal Mountain Adventure recommends completing Island Peak climbing as a first step before attempting this three peak combination.
One of the Life time Experience trekking in my life .This trip is challing and difficult with lot of effort and courage is needed to complete this trek we finally did this trek and pick with the support of nepal mountain adventure.Thank You Guys for yours support.
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