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Everest Three Passes

Everest Three Passes

The full Khumbu loop over three high passes, the Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La, linking Everest Base Camp with the Gokyo Lakes.

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20 days5,535 m high pointExpedition

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Everest Three Passes

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About the route

Lukla to Renjo La

A full Khumbu circuit where three high passes connect base camp, Gokyo, and the quieter western valley. The last stop marked on the map is Renjo La, at 5,360 m.

Along the route

Stop 1 of 70%
From Lukla
0 km
Whole route
~57 km

Elevation profile

Kongma La · 5,535 m

Start · Lukla
2,860 m
Highest point
↑ 5,535 m
Net climb
2,675 m

This section

Lukla to Namche Bazaar

Est. distance
13 km
Stop type
Day stop
20 days
Duration
5,535m
Max altitude
Apr-May · Oct-Nov
Best seasons
$3,200+
Starting rate

Permits and access

Permits
Sagarmatha National Park, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu fee
Access
Kathmandu-Lukla flight, Optional helicopter exit if needed
Stay style
Kathmandu hotel, teahouses, a pace set for long high days

Customize your trip

helicopter
If weather or tiredness becomes a problem, a helicopter can fly you out and keep the rest of the trip on schedule.
flight
Spare days for the Lukla flights matter more here because the trek is already long.
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Day-by-day itinerary

Day by day on the trail.

Sample stages from a partner operator's published itinerary for this trek. Ask us for the full day-by-day plan.

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Day 3 · 2-3 hrs walk · 6 kms walk

Rest day and acclimatization hike to KHUMJUNG (3780m) - KHUNDE Village (3840m)

↑ 340m ascent/340m descent

The trail to the Khumjung and Khunde, the first village of Khumbu Region, is steep hillside above Namchebazar from beside the GOMPA but, becomes gradual, after the SYANGBOCHE (3740m) airstrip. What to see: The sacred mountain KHUMBILA, THAMSERKU (6618m), Everest View from Everest view hotel built by Japanese, Khumjung school built by Ed. Hillary, Mt. Kwancoe (6187m), Khunde Hospital built by Ed. Hillary and Gompas.

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Day 2 · 5-6 hrs walk · 11 kms walk

Phakding (2610m) - Namchebazar (3440m)

↑ 830 acent

Mt. Everest emerge for the first time, Upto JORSALLEY Village, a lot of ups and downs but not tough, through the villages with stunning views of mountains and peaks. After JORSALLEY, a steep stepped path leads to NAMCHEBAZAR, crossing two suspensions bridge over Dudhkoshi and Bhotekoshi. The 600m ascent is a tough, exhausting. Finally, after ascending 230m, we can first see Mt. Everest still about 2km walk to NAMCHEBAZAR. in Namche Bazar there are several guest houses, government offices, army camp, schools, monasteries, museum, trekking shops, money changers, an ATM counter and weekly market that make it feel it is a gate way to the Everest and a last place for shopping.

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Day 1 · 45 min flight · ..

Kathmandu (1200m)

↑ 1640m ascent/230m descent

Offers you stunning views of Himalayan Panorama. After landing in Lukla Airport, usually we have a tea break, introduction with assistants (porters) and, prepare for the march ahead to PHAKDING; today’s destination. LUKLA (2840m) – PHAKDING (2610m), After leaving Lukla we are soon walking down a gently descending trail crossing the Sherpa village of Chheplung, the meeting point of two trails from Jiri. There are views of Khumbila Peak (5761m) which is the sacred Mt. to the Sherpas, and further, Mt. Kusum Kangaru (6367m). If we reach Phakding and still have energy left, we can do an excursion to PEMA CHOLING GOMPA, 30m high on the west bank.

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Day 4 · 6 hrs walk · 10 kms walk

NAMCHE (3440m)

↑ 420m ascent

The trail is broad and follows the Dudh Koshi river valley on the west bank of deep gorge. The magnificent peaks of AMADABLAM (6828m), THAMSERKU (6618m) and TABOCHE (6542m) mesmerize us. We can also spot herds of Blue sheep, Thar or Himalayan Goats and Musk deer and Danphe (the national bird of Nepal). TENGBOCHE is famous for monastery and Mountains view.

What's covered

Included & excluded at a glance.

Included

  • Guide
  • Assistants, (maximum weight to carry is 12 kg for female assistant and 15 kg for male assistant).
  • 3 meals per day, afternoon tea & snacks,
  • Accommodation is typically arranged on a twin-share basis, though peak-season departures may occasionally require a triple or four-bed room.
  • Everest Park entry and TIMS fees
  • Staff insurance,

Not included

  • Mineral water
  • Beverages- soft and hard
  • Extra dessert
  • Souvenirs
  • Tipping to staff
  • Any entry fee during cultural (monastery/temple heritage visit)

Based on a partner operator's listing, “3 Passes 3 Weeks (EVEREST)”, last updated Mar 5, 2024.