Overview
Everest Three Passes Trek With 3 Peaks Climbing is the most remarkable trek in Nepal for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. It is well worth the effort, from crossing through three of the highest passes in the Everest region (Cho La, Kongma La, and Renjo La) to climbing three quiet tiny Himalayan summits (Lobuche East, Pokalde Peak, and Island Peak).
One of Nepal’s most popular climbing expeditions is Lobuche’s east peak. It is part of the Everest Khumbu Himalayan range at an altitude of 6,119 meters above sea level. This summit is beautiful and has a number of different climbing routes. Sherpa Ang Gyalzen and Laurence Nielson made the first ascent of Lobuche East on April 25, 1984.
Pokalde peak (5,806 meters) is a somewhat more straightforward climbing top that shows up as a rough edge overwhelmed by the immense greater part of Nuptse. The pinnacle was first scaled in 1953 through Kongma La along its North Ridge by John Hunt, Wilfrid Noyce, Tom Bourdillon, and Mike Ward, all individuals from the 1953 Everest Expedition Team. The peak’s highest point presents a proper perspective and is notable as a fine little pinnacle.
Island Peak, also referred to as ‘Imja Tse,’ is a mountain in Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park. In 1953, the British Mount Everest Expedition dubbed the summit “Island Peak.” The summit looks like an island surrounded by a sea of ice, as viewed from Dingboche. Imja Tse was the name given to the summit in 1983. It is, however, commonly referred to as the Island Peak.
This package provides breathtaking views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and other magnificent peaks. Not only that, but you’ll be able to stand beneath the shadow of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest. The trail passes through Sherpa Villages, a bustling community with visual beauty, including adventurous landscapes, woodlands, rushing rivers, glaciers, etc.
Trek Overview
Trek Highlights
Itinerary Outline
Thamel Marga Central Thamel Kathmandu (Google Map)
Flight Duration: 35-45 mins
Trek Duration: 3-4 hrs
Trek Distance: 6.2 Km
Maximum Altitude: Lukla (2,860 m) and Phakding (2,650 m)
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.
Trek Duration: 5-6 hrs
Trek Distance: 7.4 Km
Maximum Altitude: Namche Bazaar(3,440 m)
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.
Maximum Altitude: Namche Bazaar(3,440 m)
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 Hotel.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Trek Duration: 6 hrs
Trek Distance: 6.8 Km
Maximum Altitude: Thame (3,750 m)
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
Trek Duration: 5-6 hrs
Trek Distance: 8.2 Km
Maximum Altitude: Lumde (4,368 m)
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 travelling 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 Lumde.
Trek Duration: 8-9 hrs
Trek Distance:
Maximum Altitude: Gokyo Ri (5,400 m) and Dragnag (4,700 m)
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.
Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs
Trek Distance: 16 Km
Maximum Altitude: Cho La Pass (5,420 m) and Dongla (4,830 m)
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.
Trek Duration: 4 hrs
Trek Distance: 8.36 Km
Maximum Altitude: Lobuche (4,910 m)
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.
Trek Duration: 8-9 hrs
Trek Distance: 15 Km
Maximum Altitude: Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) and Gorak Shep (5,180 m)
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 Gorak Shep.
Trek Duration: 8-9 hrs
Trek Distance: 5 Km
Maximum Altitude: Lobuche Base Camp (4,950 m)
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.
Then, you journey to Lobuche base camp from Lobuche. The way to Lobuche Base Camp becomes more extreme and rough after a brief distance on a reasonably level plain. The path proceeds with the Lobuche Glacier, offering great perspectives on Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, Kantega, and other Himalayan pinnacles.
Overnight in Lobuche Base Camp.
Maximum Altitude: Lobuche Base Camp (4,950 m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
On the off chance that the weather conditions are excellent, the trek resumes to High camp, yet you will rest at Lobuche base camp in case of unfavorable weather conditions.
Overnight in Lobuche Base Camp.
Trek Duration: 3-4 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 5,400 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The path propels on a rough moraine trail from the headquarters to arrive at the High Camp. Your Sherpa group will camp out once you show up. The trek typically happens on a stone surface and endures up to 5770 meters.
You get on the ice from that point forward, involving ropes depending on the situation. The length and utilization of the rope, in any case, are subject to the season and the crevasses. Most of the time, a fixed rope is utilized, though man rope is used just when essential. Climbing experts will decide when is the ideal chance to climb.
Overnight in the Lobuche East High Camp.
Trek Duration: 8-10 hrs
Maximum Altitude: Lobuche East (6,119 m)
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.
Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs
Maximum Altitude: Pokalde Base Camp (4,440 m) and Kongma La Pass (5,535 m)
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.
Trek Duration: 4-5 hrs
Maximum Altitude: Pokalde High Camp (5,000 m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The move from the base camp to the high camp is a simple 600m rise. However, the areas of loose rocks make the trail tough. Mountaineering hardware isn’t fundamental here yet as you climb gradually, seeing the excellent scenery of Nuptse, Lhotse, and Makalu.
After strolling for around 4-5 hours, you eventually come to the high camp. From the high camp, the Pokalde tops show up as an edge.
Overnight in Pokalde High Camp.
Trek Duration: 8-9 hrs
Maximum Altitude: Pokalde Peak (5,806 m)
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
Trek Duration: 3-4 hrs
Maximum Altitude: Island Peak Base Camp (5,200 m)
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.
Maximum Altitude: Island Peak Base Camp (5,200 m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Pre-climbing preparation will be started on this day. To start, you’ll get the chance to work on rappelling and belaying abilities with experts. Likewise, there will be exhibitions utilizing ice axes, ascenders, saddles, karabiners, and other climbing gear.
After finishing the preparation, early sleep is required. This is because peak climbing is done right on time after midnight the following day.
Overnight in Island Peak Base Camp.
Trek Duration: 10-12 hrs
Maximum Altitude: Island Peak (6,189 m)
Accommodation: Camping
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 Island Peak Base Camp.
Trek Duration: 5-6 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 3,985 m
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
Trek Duration: 4-5 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 3,440 m
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.
Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 2,800 m
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.
Flight Duration: 30-45 mins
Maximum Altitude: 1,400 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 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 at afternoon in Kathmandu. Walking through Kathmandu’s streets, shopping for souvenirs, getting a massage, or relaxing at the hotel are all excellent pastimes.
Everest Three Passes Trekking Regional Map (Day And Some Places Will Be Different On Map)
Following the advance payment deposit, you must submit the following documents, all of which must be sent through email.
You can either leave it at our office or keep it at your hotel (most hotels in Kathmandu offer storage facilities.
Climbing permits and a Sagarmatha National Park entry permit are required. Nepal Mountain Adventure will assist you with all of the necessary paperwork, allowing you to fully enjoy your vacation.
Bottled water is inexpensive and readily available. However, plastic bottles are not permitted in the Everest region. As a result, they do not sell mineral water in plastic bottles. You must drink mineral water or boiled filtered water. Water purification tablets are preferable which you can get in Kathmandu.
If your flight is canceled due to inclement weather, you will have no choice but to extend your stay. The expense of lodging will be your responsibility. Helicopter providers sometimes offer charters even when airlines cancel flights. You can take a helicopter if you want to. You will be charged an additional fee for this, which you must pay.
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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