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About this trip
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!
If that's not hard enough, we'll start this trip with an ascent from Lukla up Mera Peak. At 21,247 feet high, Mera is the highest trekking peak in this area. Crampons and ice axe is required, but no prior glacier travel or mountaineering skills are needed. Following Mera, we'll head over 19,177 ft Amphu Laptsa pass (a "bonus" pass!), and then begin our Three Pass trek. We'll first cross 18,159 ft Kongma La pass and rest in Lobuche. Next we'll cross the 17,782 ft Chola pass and into the Gokyo lakes region. Finally we cross 17,560 Rejo La pass.
This trip requires superb fitness and endurance, and is recommended only for those who have prior experience trekking at high elevations and/or multi day ultra endurance events.
For details on Mera Peak and/or Three Passes trek, please see the links on the Dash Adventures website for those trips at: www.dashadventures.fun
Please contact us if you are thinking about booking this trip. We want to ensure you're fully aware and ready for what this adventure will bring, and how challenging it will be!
Dave Ashley, Mount Everest/7 summits climber will be the trip leader for this adventure.
What’s included
- Western Trip LeaderDave Ashley, Everest and 7 Summits climber, is the trip leader for this adventure
- Sherpa Guide1 Well-experienced, licensed, climbing guide (his salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation)
- Assistant GuideAssistant guide as per required by the group size (their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation)
- Kathmandu TransferAirport Pick-up and Drop-off service in a private tourist vehicle
- Kathmandu HotelAccommodation in Kathmandu for 3 nights at Hyatt Regency on sharing basis along with breakfast
- Nepali DinnerWelcome dinner in Kathmandu
- Local FlightsKathmandu - Lukla – Kathmandu
- Meals on TrekMeals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
- Trek AccommodationsAccommodation during the trek in Teahouse/Lodges, tent camping at Mera high camp
- PortersPorters (1 for every 2 members) (their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation)
- Park FeeSagarmatha (Everest) National Park entrance fee
- PermitKhumbu and Mera permits
- Emergency KitFirst Aid Kit (Carried by trek guide)
- TaxesApplicable local and government taxes
What’s not included
- International FlightsYou flight to Kathmandu and back home
- Nepal VisaSmall fee for Nepal Visa payable on arrival
- Meals in KathmanduAny meals in Kathmandu except for Nepali welcome dinner and hotel breakfasts
- Personal GearYour 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
- InsuranceYour travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation as well as medical expenses and trip cancellation
- TipsTips to guide, porters, and driver as a token of appreciation
- Excess BaggageExcess baggage charges on the flight to/from Kathmandu and Lukla
- Early DepartureAll expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
- Single SupplementSingle occupancy for the three nights in Kathmandu requires a small supplemental fee
- Anything ElseAny other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in the “cost includes” list
Available Packages
Dash Adventures highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all programs. Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Dash Adventures must adhere to a stringent refund policy.
Payment and Refund Policy:
- Initial deposit is non-refundable.
- Full payment is required 60 days prior to trip start
- 50% refunds, less the non refundable deposit, will be provided for cancellations made 60-30 days prior to the expedition start date.
- No refunds will be provided for cancellations made 29 days or less prior to the expedition start date.
- Dash Adventures will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.
Itinerary
Due to the difficulty level of this trip, our day to day itinerary is subject to change. The 4 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 Fly to Lukla (2840 m) & trek to Chutanga (3215 m) 5km
Day 4 Trek to Tuli Kharka (4100 m) via Zatrwa La 5.5km
Day 5 Trek to Gothey (3590 m) 7km
Day 6 Trek to Thagnag (4350 m) 9km
Day 7 Acclimatization day at Thagnag
Day 8 Trek to Khare (4900 m) 5km
Day 9 Rest/ preparation
Day 10 Trek to Mera base camp (5400 m)
Day 11 Climb to Mera high camp (5800 m)
Day 12 Summit day (6476 m) and descend to Kongma Dingma (4700 m)
Day 13 Rest day in Kongma Dingma
Day 14 Trek up the Hunku Drangka valley halfway (+/-) to Amphu Laptsa. It is 16km/10 miles to Amphu Laptsa pass from Mera.
Day 15 Trek over Amphu Laptse and down to Chukhung (4,700m)
Day 16 Rest day at Chhukung
Day 17 Go over Kongma La (long day, one of the “three passes”) to Lobuche (4,900m)
Day 18 Rest day at Lobuche
Day 19 Trek to Gorak Shep (5,100m)
Day 20 Everest Base Camp (5,300m) Hike to Gorak Shep have lunch, then hike to Everest Base Camp, sleep at Gorak Shep
Day 21 Trek down to Dingbouche (4,300m) Climb Kalapatar in the morning
Day 22 Trek down to Pangbuche
Day 23 Trek down to Namche Bazzar
Day 24 Trek to Lukla
Day 25 Fly to KTM
Day 26 Depart Kathmandu