Everest Three Pass Trek cost and itinerary -
Everest Three Pass Trek cost and itinerary
Day 01: Everest Three Pass trek cost and itinerary: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and transfer to the hotel, and our Guide will brief you about the Three Pass trek in Everest
Day 02: Kathmandu to Lukla or flight from Ramechhap
From Kathmandu with a scenic mountain flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla
Flight duration: 30-35 minutes.
Incredible views of the Himalayan Peaks.
Flights depend on the weather; delays are common.
Baggage Limit: 15 kg total
After Landing, you begin the first trekking day toward Phakding (2610m)
Duration: 3-4 hours.
Difficulty: Easy -Gentle descent.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Walking through the Sherpa villages like Chuplung, Thadokosi, and Ghat, First views of Kusum Kanguru and Kwangde Peak. Scenic trails along the Dudh Kosi River, crossing a suspension bridge with prayer flags, and visiting small monasteries.
Day 02: Everest 3 Pass trek cost | Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Everest Three Pass trek cost and itinerary | This is one of the most important and rewarding days of the Everest trek, leading into the heart of the Khumbu region at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Difficulty: moderate to Chalinging.
Duration: 5-6 hours.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 04: Three Pass trek Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar is essential for proper acclimatization before heading on a high trek. High to Everest View Hotel (3,880m)
Trek start with a steady uphill climb from Syanboche airport, with panoramic Himalayan views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku, and returns in the evening to Namche at your Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 05: Everest three pass trek route, Namche to Thame
Three Pass trek, Everest scenic trek lead away from the main Everest Base Camp trail toward the traditional Sherpa village of Thame
Elevations: 3800m)
Duration: 4-5 hours walking.
Accommodation: Tea house lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 06: Three Pass trek hike up Sundar Peak and back to Thame
High to Sundar Peak: 5,200 meters.
Duration: 5-7 hours total.
Difficulty: Challenging -due to high Altitude.
Accommodation: Tea house lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Thame is a remote, less-traveled trail ideal for acclimatization.
Day 07: Three high pass trek to Lungdine (4,380m)
This Everest three-pass trek continues up the quiet valley from the main Thame toward the remote settlement of Lungdine.
Duration: 5-7 hours, Thame to Lungdine.
Difficulty: Moderate. Open Landscapes with fewer trees and more alpine terrain. Pass through yek pastures and seasonal herding areas with scenic mountain views, Cho-Oyu, and Kwande Ri.
Accommodation: Teahouse Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 08 Lungden to Gokyovia Renjo La Pass
The three-pass trek is a challenging but rewarding course stemming from Lungden over Renjo La Pass (5,360m) to the beautiful valley of Gokyo (4,790m)
Duration: 6-7 hours via Renjo La Pass
Trekking starts before sunrise for stable weather, a steady and steep climb over rocky and glacial terrain.
Thin air | makes the ascent physically demanding.
Descend to Gokyo Valley: Steep descent from the pass -careful footing required, the trail becomes gentler as you approach beautiful Gokyo Lakes.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge in Gokyo village.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 09: Climbing to Gokyo Ri and trek to Chola Phedi
A spectacular day combining a sunrise hike to Gokyo Ri and a trek to Chola Base Camp
Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,357m), Sunrise mountain views.
Duration: 6-7 hours total.
Difficulty: Challenging due to the high altitude
Trek start early in the morning before sunrise. Panoramic views of Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, and other Himalayan peaks, with a stunning view over the Gokyo Lakes and Ngozumpa Glacier. After descending back to
Gokyo, have lunch and trek heading to Chola Base Camp.
Accommodation: at Teahouse lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 10: Three-pass trek to via Cho La Pass D’zong La
Your trek usually starts before sunrise (around 4-5 AM early morning. The trail climbs sharply over rocky terrain with fewer rocks and a narrow path demand careful footing.
Cho La Pass: 5,420 meters.
Duration: 6-7 hours.
Difficulty: Hard -Steep climb+glacier crossing.
Near the top: You cross a glacier, and the ice can be slippery.
D”zonla (4830m)
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 11: D”zongla to Lobuche
Three pass trek itineray from Zongla to Lobuche, the trail begins with a gentle downhill walk, and you pass open alpine terrain with views of Colatse and Taboche peak.
After descending, the trail follows a rocky valley floor with wide, open landscapes with glacial moraine surroundings and trails joining the main Everest Base Camp trek.
Duration: 3-5 hours.
Altitude: 4,910 meters, Lobuche.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 12: Lobuche to Gorakshep
The route from Lobuche to Gorak Shep via Everest Base Camp is one of the most memorable and demanding sections of the Everest Base Camp Trek
Usually, the trek starts at 7 Am morning from Lobuche. The trail is important over the rocky glacial moraine, cold wind, and thin air throughout.
Duration: Lobuche Gorakshep 2-3 hours. (5100m) Gorak Shep.
Gorak Shep Everest Base Camp 2 hours (5,364m) EBC.
Base camp to Gorakshep return 1 hour 30,
Gorakshep is the last tea house for the Everest Base Camp trek and Expedition.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 13: Gorakshep-Kala Patthar and Lobuche
From Gorak Shep, an early morning climb up to Kala Patthar (5,545m), with views of Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Lhotse, and Khumbu glacier.
Trekking starts from Gorakshep at 5 AM morning. Steep uphill climb on loose rocky trail and cold wind with freezing temperatures.
Duration: 2-3 hours Gorak Shep to Kalapatthar.
After Kala Patthar returns to Lobuche, a 2-3 hour walk downhill.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 14: Lobuche to Chhukung via Kngma La Pass
Everest Three Pass Trek from Lobuche to Chhukung via Kongma La Pass is the highest and toughest of the 3 pass Everest High passes in the Everest region trek.
The Lobuche to Kangmo La pass trek starts early in the morning, before sunrise, around 5 AM. The trail follows a rocky moraine near the Khumbu Glacier.
There is a very cold wind plus thin air immediately feels a gradual ascent toward the east side of the valley.
Distance of Kongma La Pass: 17-19 KM.
Duration: 7-9 hours.
Difficulty: Hard Technical with high Altitude.
Kongma La altitude: 5,535 meters.
Tril becomes: Steep screes, slops, rocky zig-zags. Sometimes snow-covered sections.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Chhukung: 4,730 meters.
Day 15: Chhukung Ri back to Chhukung
Hike to Chhukung Ri, one of the famous trekking peaks; you don’t need a climbing permit. From this peak, offering a huge panoramic view of the mountains, but without technical climbing.
Altitude: 5,550 Meters Chhukung Ri.
Distance: 5-6 km.
Difficulty: Hard, Steep but non -technical.
Duration: 4-5 hours from Chhukung to Chhugung.
Trail: Gradual uphill on grassy and rocky slope.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
What will you see from here: Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Island Peak (Imja Tse, Imja Glacier, and valley including Mount Makalu and valley.
Day 16: Chhukung to Deboche
Trek from Chhukung to Deboche is a long descent route that takes the high alpine valley of the Imja region down into the forested lower Khumbu, passing through key villages of the Evererest region trek
Distance: 17-21 km
Duration: 6-7 hours, Chhukung to Deboche.
Altitude: 3820 meters, Deboche Trek start with a gradual descent from Imja valley, wide open alpine terrain, and joins the main trekking trail to Dingboche.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 17 Deboche -Namche Bazaar
From Deboche to Namche Bazaar is a beautiful downhill and forest walk through the heart of the Khumbu region, forming part of the classic Everest Base Camp Trekking route.
Distance: 9-11 KM Deboche to Namche.
Duration: 5-6 hours.
Difficulty: Moderate -Long uphill after crossing the river.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
The Trek is a gentle walk through the rhododendron forest, a peaceful trail with possible wildlife sightings reach Tengboche Monastery.
Day 18: Namche to Lukla
From Namche to Lukla is the final walking section of the classic descent from the Everest region and part of the Everest Base Camp trekking route.
Distance: 18-20 KM from Namche to Lukla.
Duration: 7-8 hours walking from Namche.
Difficulty: Moderate (Mostly) downhill and some up.
Altitude: 2,800 meters, Lukla.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee or tea, plus a guide and a porter.
Day 19: Lukla to Kathmandu
From Lukla flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel in Thamel. Flight departure from Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu,
Day 20: Kathmandu
Your safety day in Kathmandu hotel Samsara Boutique Hotel includes breakfast service. Which is the best hotel in Thamel with a Garden-
21- Departure day
After your breakfast, drive to Kathmandu Trivhan International Airport for your final departure from Nepal.
Three high pass trek: | Best time for travel in the Khumbu region
Khumbu region travel is best time for the autumn (September to the end of November and the spring season (March to May). This season offers excellent views of the Khumbu Himalaya range with landscapes, providing the trekkers with the best trekking experience. The Temperature during these periods is moderate, striking a balance between hot and cold.
The Everest Three Pass trek cost includes food items.
Trek Cost includes typical foods such as Noodles, Rice, Pasta, Potato dishes, fresh vegetables, eggs, and Chicken items at the same time for dinner and Lunch. Breakfast items: Tibetan bread, Pancake, muesli, Porridge, and toast with peanut butter. Honey and jam.
Package trip cost
The cost of the Three Pass trek depends on group size. We require a minimum of two people in the group. The package travel costs 1805 USD per person. But if the group is more than six Pax, the cost will be discounted.
| Day | Destination | Altitude | Walking Hour | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel | 1300 | one hour drive from airport to hotel | Hotel in Kathmandu |
| 2 | Lukla to Phakding | Flight from Kathmandu | 2610 | 3-hours | Lodge |
| 3 | Phakding to Namche | Sherpa capital | 3440 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 4 | High up to Everest view hotel (3,490m) world top Mt, Everest view. | 3440 | 2-3-hours | Lodge |
| 5 | Namche to Thame Everest climber village | 3820 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 6 | Hike to Sundar Peak | 55360 | 7-8-hours | Lodge |
| 7 | Thame -Lungdine | 4700 | 6-7-hours | Lodge |
| 8 | Lungdine-Gokyo (4790 | Via Renjo La Pass 5360 meters | 6-7 hours | Lodge |
| 9 | Hike up to Gokyo Ri 5357 | After Gokyo RI trek to Cho La Phedi 4700m | 2 hours walking fro Gokyo | Lodge |
| 10 | Gokyo-D''zongla via Cho La Pass (5420m) | 44830 Zong La | 6-7-hours | Lodge |
| 11 | Zong La -Lobuche | 4910 | 4-hours | Lodge |
| 12 | Loobuche -Gorakshep via Everest Base Camp (5364m) | 5140 Goarkshep | 6-7-hours | Lodge |
| 13 | Hike to Kalapatthar (5545m) and Lobuche | 4910 | 6-7-hours | Lodge |
| 14 | Crossing to Kongma La Pass 5535m | 4730 Chhukung | 7-8-hours | Lodge |
| 15 | Climbing Chhukung Ri (5550m) | 4730 | 6-7-hours | Lodge |
| 16 | Chhukung to Deboche | 3820 | 7-hours | Lodge |
| 17 | Deboche-Namche | 3440 | 6-7 hours | Hotel in Kathmandu |
| 18 | Namche-Lukla | 2800 | 7-8 hours | Lodge |
| 19 | Flight to Ramechhap or Kathmandu | 1300 | Plane from Lukla | Hotel in Kathmandu |
| 20 | Your Extra day in Kathmandu | 1300 | Free day | Hotel in Kathmandu including Breakfast |
| 21 | After Breakfast Departure from hotel, drive to airport | Departure | Flight to your country | At your home |
Everest Three Pass trek cost 1805$ Per Person
cost includes
- Arrival and departure transport service in Kathmandu.
- Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per the itinerary.
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu domestic plane ticket.
- For the Guide round-trip plane ticket.
- Three times meals-Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, and Lodge during the trek.
- Everest National Park entry permit.
- Pasang Lhamu municipality Tax.
- English-speaking –Government-licensed holder trekking guide.
- Two members, 1-Porter included, during the trek
- Over the 6 Pax group, we will provide you with an experienced mountain Leader, who has the best trained Hotel Management (NATHM) Mountain Leader Course, Component 1-2, Navigation Course, Rock climbing Course, Mountain rescue Training, and Basic Mountaineering training, etc.
- Guide and porters-Insurance, Salary, and they are accommodation during the trek.
- Company paper, working, and Government taxes, etc.
Everest Three Pass trek cost excludes
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- International air ticket, Nepal Visa fee, your travels insurance, medical and emergency case.
- Personal expenses, bars bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, and any drinks.
- During the trek, if due to the wither problems or you want to return earlier than scheduled the balance are not refundable, please.
- Tips for Guide & Porters.
September to 10 November and March to May
Day time normal and during Night 5-15 degree.
Kathmandu-Lukla, Kathmandu plane ticket cost 360 US$ P/P Three pass trekking Cost: 1805 U$$ per person minimum of 2 people in the group
Sagarmatha National park permit & Pasang Lhamu VCD tax
Yes, If you take a Guide and porter then very safe trip all the trekking in Nepal. It is better to book your trip with an agency if something happens then easy to solve any problem and full responsibility from Trekking agency.
Italian, Nepali, Chinese, Tibetan, Indian. Accommodation’s tea house lodge every village has a clean lodge with a Dining and toilet.
Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. +, walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 4,000 meters. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.
Arrival and departure transport service in Kathmandu. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu domestic plane ticket 360 US$: Per Person. For the Guide 12000, Rs both way plane ticket. 3500 Rs per member, A day three times meals-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and Lodge during the trek. Everest National park entry permit 3,500: Nepali Rs and 1,000 RS Per person TIMS Card. Pasang Lhamu Village Tax 2000 Rs Nepali Per Person. English- speaking –Government licensed holder trekking guide. Guide 24 to 26 US$ Per day, 18 to 21 US$ Porter per day depending on the satiation of Lukla high session. Over the 6 Pax group, we will provide you experience mountain Leader, who has the best trained Hotel Management (NATHM) Mountain Leader Course, Component 1-2, Navigation Course, Rock climbing Course, Mountain rescue Training and Basic Mountaineering training, etc. Guide and porters-Insurance, Salary and they are accommodation during the trek. Company paper working and Government taxes etc.
Feels like hangover & Feeling not good/ Headache/ Shortness of Breath/ Loss of appetite/ Sleep not good/ vomiting/ fevers etc.
Yes, if a woman travels alone to Nepal no problem but you take a guide or porter from a registered trekking agency because the trekking company is fully responsible for trekking and Mountain climbing. Our agency staff always take care of you, and they will provide you a single room single tent during the tea house trek and during the climbing trek. But if you contact freelance Guide then you get many problems they try to make chit for a single woman. Therefore if you book guide porter with un agency then it is good safe your Holyday travel to Nepal.
People are drawn to the Everest Three Pass Trek because it’s one of the most complete and adventurous trekking experiences in Nepal. It combines challenge, variety, and iconic Himalayan views in a single journey.
Here are the main reasons why trekkers choose it:
1. Ultimate Adventure Challenge
Crossing three high passes—Kongma La Pass, Cho La Pass, and Renjo La Pass—makes this trek physically demanding and exciting. It’s perfect for trekkers who want more than a standard route.
2. Less Crowded, More Wilderness
Compared to the classic Everest Base Camp trail, the Three Pass route offers quieter paths, remote valleys, and a stronger feeling of exploration.
3. Stunning Panoramic Views
Trekkers enjoy incredible views of peaks like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu from multiple viewpoints.
4. Multiple Highlights in One Trek
You don’t just visit one place—you experience:
Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar (best sunrise view of Everest) Gokyo Lakes Gokyo Ri
It’s like combining several treks into one.
5. Cultural Experience
The trek passes through traditional Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar and Thame, giving insight into mountain life, monasteries, and local culture.
6. Sense of Achievement
Completing all three passes is a big accomplishment. Many trekkers see it as a personal milestone, similar to a mountaineering experience but without technical climbing.
7. Variety of Landscapes
From forests and rivers to glaciers and high alpine passes, the scenery changes constantly, making the trek more interesting than single-destination routes.
Short answer: yes—but not everywhere at the same standard. On the Everest Three Pass Trek, lodge (teahouse) quality varies depending on the location. Comfortable lodges (good standard) In popular villages like: Namche Bazaar Dingboche Gokyo Lobuche
You’ll find good quality lodges with: Warm dining halls (often with stove) Attached bathrooms in some places (especially Namche) Wi-Fi, charging, hot showers (extra cost)
These areas are well-developed because they are on or near the Everest Base Camp route.
Basic lodges (remote sections)
Around the high passes and less busy stops like:
Thame Lungden Chola Phedi Chhukung
Lodges are more basic, with:
Simple twin rooms (wooden beds, thin mattress) Shared toilets (often outside) Limited menu options Limited heating (cold at night)
Yes—the Everest Three Pass Trek is considered difficult, but it’s achievable with good preparation and pacing. You’ll spend many days above 4,000–5,000 m, crossing: Kongma La Pass (5,535 m) Cho La Pass (5,420 m) Renjo La Pass (5,360 m) the biggest challenge is altitude (thin air), not just walking.
2. Long and demanding days
6–8+ hours of trekking daily
Pass-crossing days can be 8–10 hours
Steep ascents and descents
3. Rough and varied terrain
Rocky trails, loose stones
Glacier crossing near Cho La
Snow/ice depending on season
4. Weather conditions
Cold temperatures (especially mornings and nights) Strong winds on passes
Sudden weather changes
Why people still do it
Even though it’s tough, trekkers are rewarded with:
Everest Base Camp
Kala Patthar views
Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri
Fewer crowds and more adventure than standard treks
You don’t need to be a climber, but you should:
Have good physical fitness
Have some trekking experience (like Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Circuit) Allow proper acclimatization days
Difficulty summary Technical difficulty: Low (no climbing skills needed)
Physical difficulty: High
Altitude difficulty: Very high
Honest advice (important for you as a guide) Beginners may struggle
Best suited for experienced trekkers
Proper itinerary = key to success
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