Known as the most difficult trek in Nepal's Khumbu Valley, the Three Passes trek circumnavigates through some of the most beautiful terrain on earth while crossing three high-elevation passes. In these passes it's common to find ice and snow, and deep snow is possible!
This trip requires solid fitness and endurance, and is recommended only for those who have prior experience trekking.
The Three Passes trek is the ultimate Everest experience. This route takes in all the highlights—both in terms of mountain views and local Sherpa culture—and combines them into a complete journey through the Everest region. Keep in mind, this trek is one of the most challenging teahouse treks in Nepal. Did we mention that already??
Dave Ashley, Mount Everest/7 summits climber will be the trip leader for this adventure.
Dave Ashley, Everest and 7 Summits climber, is the trip leader for this adventure
1 Well-experienced, licensed, climbing guide (his salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation)
Assistant guide as per required by the group size (their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation)
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off service in a private tourist vehicle
Accommodation in Kathmandu for 3 nights at Hyatt Regency on sharing basis along with breakfast
Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
Kathmandu - Lukla – Kathmandu
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
Accommodation during the trek in Teahouse/Lodges
Porters (1 for every 2 members) (their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation)
Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park entrance fee
Khumbu permit
First Aid Kit (Carried by trek guide)
Applicable local and government taxes
You flight to Kathmandu and back home
Small fee for Nepal Visa payable on arrival
Any meals in Kathmandu except for Nepali welcome dinner and hotel breakfasts
Your personal equipment and other expenses such as mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers, internet facility, battery chargers
Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation as well as medical expenses and trip cancellation
Tips to guide, porters, and driver as a token of appreciation
Excess baggage charges on the flight to/from Kathmandu and Lukla
All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
Single occupancy for the three nights in Kathmandu requires a small supplemental fee
Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in the “cost includes” list
We'll be posting a more detailed itinerary over the next week, so check back!
Due to the difficulty level of this trip, our day to day itinerary is subject to change. The 3 high passes we plan to cross may experience bad weather, requiring deviations from our plan. Additionally, please contact us before setting up your flights. We recommend at least 2 days of buffer for your return flight home to allow for the potential schedule changes, and a refundable/changable ticket is best.
Day 1 Arrival Day in Kathmandu (Altitude: 1,330m/4,264’)
Day 2 Rest Day/ preparation/city tour
Day 3 Flight to Lukla (2860m) and Trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 5 Rest day in Namche Bazaar
Day 6 Trek to Tengboche (3860m)
Day 7 Trek to Dingboche (4300m)
Day 8 Rest day at Dingboche
Day 9 Trek to Chhukung Valley
Day 10 Rest day at Chhukung
Day 11 Go over Kongma La (long day, one of the “three passes”) to Lobuche (4,900m)
Day 12 Rest day at Lobuche
Day 13 Trek to Gorak Shep (5,100m)
Day 14 Everest Base Camp (5,300m) Hike to Gorak Shep have lunch, then hike to Everest Base Camp, sleep at Gorak Shep
Day 15 Trek down to Dingbouche (4,300m) Climb Kalapatar in the morning
Day 16 Trek down to Pangbuche
Day 17 Trek down to Namche Bazzar
Day 18 Trek to Lukla
Day 19 Fly to KTM
Day 20 Depart Kathmandu