Everest high pass trek

Everest High Pass Trek or Everest three Passes Trek is an adventure trek for the trekkers who are seeking to do something thrilling hiking in the Everest region of Nepal for 3 weeks. The Everest high pass trek goes through the high elevated pass that is why it is Everest High passes trek. There are three passes that you cross while doing this trek. They are respectively Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft), Kongma La Pass (5,535/18,159ft) and Cho La Pass (5420m/17,782ft). During the trek, you will step on the Everest base camp, Khumbu regions, Gokyo lake, Gokyo ri and many other highlighted places. More importantly, we can tell that by doing the Everest high passes trek you will explore all touristic parts of Khumbu. It is also a great chance to explore the most spectacular and diversified landscape and sky-touching snow-capped peaks.


  • Everest view on Everest panorama trek
    Himalayan scenery of Everest from the way to Tengbouche while doing Everest Panorama trek

    • The adventurous Everest high pass trek begins after the scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport. The airport is one of the attractive things in Khumbu elevated at the altitude of 2800 Meter and the gateway to Everest. You will trek inside the Word heritage Sagarmatha National park and enjoy the beautiful natures of the park. Different types of flora and fauna are available in this national park. You set up your trek from Lukla to onwards through trekking crossing the village-like Benkar, Phakding, Namche, Syangboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep to arrive the world-famous and top scenic place on the earth Kalaphattar to see the Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse. Namche is the place where most of the trekkers do acclimatization and go to the Everest view hotel to see the Everest Himalayan range. Namche to onwards you would get the stunning view of the Khumbu Himalayan Ranges. On this trek, you can see 4 mountains which are above 8000 Meter in Nepal out of 8 Total. They are Cho Oyu (8,201m), Makalu (8,463m), Lhotse (8,516 m) and Everest (8,850m). There are other numerous peaks such as Amadablam, Cholatse, Lobuche, Nuptse, Thamserku and many more can be seen very perfectly. Everest base camp trek is also inside on this trek plan.


  • Mt. Everest View from Renjola pass on Everest high passes trek
    Mt. Everest View from Renjola pass

    • Enjoying the sherpa cultures and traditions you will also explore the Khumbu highest lake Gokyo and its surroundings such as a Gokyo Ri to have a spectacular view of the Khumbu Himalayas. Gokyo RI is one of the best viewpoints of the entire Khumbu region from where you can see all the mountains very perfectly. The other thing you will see on this trek is Ngozumpa Glacier is the largest in the Nepal Himalayas. You can explore the Gokyo fifth lake and fourth lake which is an amazing exploration of the Khumbu Region.


  • View from the Gokyo Ri
    View from the Gokyo Ri

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    Everest High passes trek Highlights

    Everest High Pass Trek Highlights are given below, this are the highlights if you Everest everest three passes Trek

    • A splendid and scenic flight to Lukla
    • The best trekking experience through the Dudh Koshi River valley via sherpa settlement of the Khumbu region. The big settlements are the Namche and Khumjung.
    • Astonishing view of Mt. Everest 29,377 feet, Lhotse 27,940 feet, Nuptse 25,791 feet, Amadablam 22,349 Feet, Makalu 27,825 feet, Choyou 26,906, cholatse 21,129 feet, Thamserku 21,729 feet and many more
    • Wonderful view from the Gokyo ri, Khumbu Himalayan range and the Ngozumpa glaciers and all the lakes of the Gokyo regions.
    • Crossing the Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft), Kongma La Pass (5,535/18,159ft) and Cho La Pass (5420m/17,782ft).
    • Spectacular view of mount Everest from the Kala Pattar and Everest base camp.
    • Observation of the sherpa culture and tengboche monastery.

    Everest High Pass Trek best time

    There are 2 best seasons to do trekking in Nepal. Everest high pass trek can be done in 2 seasons namely Spring and Autumn seaons. Here are Everest High Pass Trek best time trek chart. Look below.

    Everest High pass trek best time

    Everest High Pass trek itinerary


    DaysItineraryAltitudeTime
    1Arrival in Kathmandu1350 MeterYour time
    2Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding2,652 M6-7 Hr
    3Trek to Namche Bazaar3,440 M6-7 Hr
    4Rest Day at Namche Bazaar3,440 MRest Day
    5Thame Trekking3,830 M5-6 Hr
    6Trek to Lungdeng4500 M5-6 Hr
    7Renjola Pass then trek to Gokyo5,360 M8-9 Hr
    8Gokyo Ri Hiking5,357 M5-6 Hr
    9Trek to Thaknak4,750 M4-5 Hr
    10Cho-La Pass to arrive Dzongla4,830 M7-8 Hr
    11Trek to Lobuche4,940 M5-6 Hr
    12Lobuche to Gorak Shep5,175 M6-7 Hr
    13Trek to Kala Patthar then Lobuche5,645 M7-8 Hr
    14Lobuche to Kongma la pass then to Chukung5,535 M8-9 Hr
    15Chukung to Tengboche3,860 M6-7 Hr
    16Tengboche to Namche Bazaar3,440 M3-4 Hr
    17Namche Bazzar to Lukla2,800 M6-7 Hr
    18Fly To Kathmandu1,350 M35 Min
    19Departure

    Everest high pass trek cost includes

    • Airport Pick up and drop service
    • 2 night’s twin sharing on tourist standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
    • Meals on full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day during the trekking days
    • Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu Flight tikets for Guide and Guest.
    • tea house basis trekking accommodation while on trekking days
    • Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local guide and each 2 guest 1 Porter basis
    • Everest national park permits
    • First Aid Box
    • TIMS Permit
    • Domestic airport pick up and drop off itinerary
    • Food and accommodation and salary of Nepali trekking staffs

    Cost excludes

    • Any meal in Kathmandu
    • Any kinds of battery charges, wifi charge, laundry service, phone calls and hot shower during the trekking.
    • Personal trekking equipment and Clothing.
    • Personal nature expenses, any drinks and bar bills.(tea, coffe, water, beer, alcohol, wine)
    • Your travel insurance (it is mandatory in case of emergency).
    • Any donation and monuments entrance fees.
    • Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but highly expected)
    • Any other things which are not mentioned above

    Everest High Pass trek faq

    Below we have mentioned some frequently asked questions of Everest high pass trek, This faq might be helpful for you if you are looking to do the Everest High pass trek. If you have more questions then please lets us know by email or by WhatsApp. We will give you the fastest answer as much as we can.


    Which is the best time to trek to Everest High pass Trek?

    like Other treks of Nepal it can be explore or done in two best seaons. one is autumn and another is spring season. We have given a weather chart where you can see which is the best time to do the Everest High Pass Trek


    How long days is require for Everest High Pass Trek?

    This is one of the most adventerous trek in Everest region. Trekkers required to walk 6-7 Hours per day in altitude up to 5,640 Meter. Sometimes you need to walk 8-9 hours per day as well on the difficult mountain terrain trails. The trails are full with so much ups and Down.


    What kind of accommodation available, Everest High Pass trek?

    There are basic tea houses around the trek route, they offers a various dishes of food including the western food and comfortable bed. Sometimes you will be able to find the room with toilet/ bathroom too


    Is there WIFI on Everest High Pass Trek?

    Most of the tea house in the Everest route has a WIFI Nowadays. You need to purchase the cards to use WIFI. Speed of WIFI are quite slow, but you can still connect with your friends and family


    Can I do shower on Trek?

    Yes, You can do hot shower paying for shower, They charge you some money.


    What is the drinking water condition on Everest High Pass Trek?

    Yes, There is a availability of Mineral water, every tea houses. It is always not good to drink the mineral water, first it is quite costly to traveler, secondly it is damaging the Eco-system, the water company using a lot of plastic bottles. In a mountain mineral water bottle are a real threat to the environment. We can use the water purifier or water purification tablet and become a responsible traveler


    Standard price

    Per Person, Minimum 2 Person base:

    $930USD

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    Trek Facts
    • Difficulty:Moderate
    • Duration:6 Days
    • Accommodation: Tea House
    • Trip Style:Tea House
    • RegionEverest Region
    • MealsB,L,D
    • Altitude5,545M/18,192 FT
    • Group-Size1-18 Person
    • Transportation:Flight
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