Everest High Pass Trek or Everest Three Passes Trek is an adventure trek for 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 which is why it is the Everest High Pass 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 region, 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.
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. 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.
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Everest high pass trek facts
Trek Name: | Everest high pass trek |
|---|---|
| Trek Duration: | 16 Trek days, 2 day in Kathmandu (Before and after the trek) |
| Max. elevation: | 5645 M/18,514 Feets Kala Patthar,Chola Pass (5420), Renjola Pass (5357 m), and Kongma La Pass (5550 m) |
| Start: | Lukla 2860 Meters via flight (Flights from Kathmandu or Manthali Ramechhap) |
| Ends: | Lukla |
| Difficulty: | Adventure |
| Everest High Pass Trek Best Time: | Spring (March, April and May) and Autumn Season (October and November) |
| Permits: | Sagarmatha National Park Permits and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Municipality permits |
| Accommodation: | Tea House |
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 cost
Everest high pass trek price/cost is 815$, 1245$ and 1385$ for Bronze, Silver and Gold schemes respectively, per person, as per our itinerary, mentioned here. The cost is based on a 2-person trekking basis. If you are a solo trekker, then the cost for the Everet High pass becomes much higher. You may wonder, why the cost for a single person is high, it is because there are no other trekkers to share the cost of Guides and porters and the solo trekker’s cost becomes higher.
There are different types of cost elements which make costs vary. The cost for the Everest High Pass trek is much higher because of the way the Flights of Guests and Guides. If you want to go with the helicopter and back to Kathmandu with the Helicopter then the cost would go even higher. If you want the premium service then the cost will be even much higher but here are the cost breakdowns for the Everest High Pass trek.
Group Discounted Cost/Prices
No of people | Silver Price P.P |
|---|---|
| 1 – 1 | US$ 1800 |
| 2 – 3 | US$ 1450 |
| 4 – 6 | US$ 1430 |
| 7 – 9 | US$ 1400 |
| 10 – 12 | US$ 1300 |
Bronze Price 900$ | Silver Price 1450$ | Gold Price 1700$ |
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IncludesGuide, Porter, Permits, Flights to Lukla of Guest and Guide, Transportations and Government service chargeExcludesFood and Accomodations, Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Drinking water, Desert and all others which not in Includes above | IncludesGuide, Porter, Permits, Airport transfer, Domestic Flights for guide and Guests , Food and Accomodations and Government service chargeExcludesAlchoholic Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Drinking water, Desert and all others which not in Includes above | IncludesGuide, Porter, Permits, Airport transfer, Domestic Flights , Food and Accomodations, Tea, Coffee, and Government service chargeExcludesAlchoholic Drinks, Drinking water, Desert items and all others which not in Includes above |
Everest base camp trek notes
- 360$ is the flight cost of Lukla – Kathmandu – Lukla or Ramechhap – Lukla – Ramechhap
- If case the weather becomes bad and the flight gets cancelled, we will try to arrange the helicopter (sharing one) and the additional cost will be charged
- There will be a high chance of flight delay and even cancel as well.
- We take the porter locally from the Lukla
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 Three Pass trek itinerary
| Days | Itinerary | Altitude | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Kathmandu | 1350m / 4,430ft | Your time |
| 2 | Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding | 2,652m / 8,700ft | 6 – 7 Hrs |
| 3 | Trek to Namche Bazaar | 3,440m / 11,286ft | 6 – 7 Hrs |
| 4 | Rest Day at Namche Bazaar | 3,440m / 11,286ft | Rest Day |
| 5 | Thame Trekking | 3,830m / 12565ft | 5-6 Hrs |
| 6 | Trek to Lungdeng | 4500m / 14763ft | 5-6 Hrs |
| 7 | Renjola Pass (5,360m / 17585ft) then trek to Gokyo | 4,770m / 15,649ft | 8-9 Hrs |
| 8 | Gokyo Peak/Ri (5360m / 17585ft) Hike and back to Gokyo | 4,770m / 15,649ft | 5 – 6 Hrss |
| 9 | Trek to Thaknak | 4,750m / 15,583ft | 5 – 6 Hrs |
| 10 | Chola Pass (5420m / 17780ft) to arrive Dzongla | 4,830m / 15,846ft | 7 – 8 Hrs |
| 11 | Trek to Lobuche | 4,940m / 16,207ft | 5 – 6 Hrs |
| 12 | Lobuche to Gorak Shep | 5,175m / 16,978ft | 6 – 7 Hrs |
| 13 | Trek to Kala Patthar then Lobuche | 5,645m / 18,520ft | 7 – 8 Hrs |
| 14 | Lobuche to Kongma la (5,535m / 18,159ft)pass then to Chukung | 4,700m / 15,420ft | 8 – 9 Hrs |
| 15 | Chukung to Tengboche | 3,860m / 12,958ft | 6 – 7 Hrs |
| 16 | Tengboche to Namche Bazaar | 3,440m / 11,286ft | 3 – 4 Hrs |
| 17 | Namche Bazzar to Lukla | 2,800m / 9,187ft | 6 – 7 Hrs |
| 18 | Fly To Kathmandu | 1350m / 4,430ft | 35 Min |
| 19 | Departure |
Everest high pass trek cost includes
- Airport Pick up and drop service
- 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
- Both way flight tickets
- 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
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