Three Passes Trek

5,535 metres

The Three Passes Trek is one of the most authentic adventure treks in the Everest region. The trek includes the crossing of three high passes: Renjo La (5,388m/17,513ft), Cho La (5,380m/17,650ft) and Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft).

Crossing the three high passes is designed for adventurers. This trek is well known for its spectacular mountain scenery.

This epic adventure is a 23-day trek that starts from Phaphlu, Solukhumbu Valley and travels over Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass and Kongma La Pass. If time permits, trekking to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar will be included.

Apart from amazing valleys, forests, rivers and waterfalls, you are perpetually surrounded by the mightiest and most majestic peaks that this planet has to offer. It is also an opportunity to see the people and culture of the legendary Sherpas who are known to the world as born mountain climbers.

Koru Mountains will afford you spectacular mountain views and provide you with a glimpse into a culture that is so unlike our own Western lifestyle.

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu – Collected from Airport and transferred to Tibetan Guest House Hotel.
Day 2: Preparation for trek, Shopping in Thamel. Briefing at night.
Day 3: Ten-hour drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu (2413m) through remote rural villages.
Day 4: Trekking, Phaplu (2413m) to Nunthala (2220m).
Day 5: Trekking, Nunthala (2220m) to Khari Khola (2100m).
Day 6: Trekking, Khari Khola (2100m) to Pangom.
Day 7: Trekking, Pangom to Puyan (2730m).
Day 8: Trekking, Puyan (2730m) to Ghat (2592m).
Day 9: Trekking, Ghat (2592m) to Namache (3440m).
Day 10: Rest and acclimatization day. Visit Everest View Hotel, schools and hospital. (Khunde/Khumjung Everest View Hotel 3860m.)
Day 11: Trekking, Namache (3440m) to Thame (3844m).
Day 12: Trekking, Thame (3844m) to Lungden (4380m).
Day 13: Trekking, Lungden (4380m) over Renjo La Pass (5388m) to Gokyo Lake (4790m).
Day 14: Trekking, Gokyo Lake (4790m) to Dragnag (4700m).
Day 15: Trekking, Dragnag (4700m) over Cho La Pass (5368m) to Dzongla (4830m).
Day 16: Trekking, Dzongla to Lobouche (4910m).
Day 17: Trekking.
Option 1 – Lobouche (4910m) over Kongma La Pass (5535m) to Chhukung (4730m).
Option 2 – Lobouche to Kala Pathar/Everest Base Camp and back to Lobouche or Pangbouche.
Day 18: Trekking, Lobouche (4910) to Pangbouche (3985m).
Day 19: Trekking, Pangbouche (3985m) to Namache (3440m).
Day 20: Trekking, Namache (3440m) to Lukla (2840m).
Day 21: Flight, Lukla to Kathmandu. Flight time 35 minutes.
Day 22: Shopping and rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 23: Depart Kathmandu.

Once arriving in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by the Koru Mountains staff and transported to the Tibet Guest Hotel. The Tibet Guest House is located in the heart of the main shopping area where you can purchase equipment and clothing at a very reasonable price. Our guides can assist you with all your shopping needs. There are also great restaurants and bars in the area.

Accommodation throughout the trek will be in locally-owned lodges, known as tea houses. All of the tea houses we stay in are family-owned and supported by Koru Mountains. The typical tea house includes a large dining area where you can relax, socialise and rest. The bedrooms are very basic with two single beds, mattress and pillow. They are able to be locked if required.

All meals are served in the dining room by your guides. All tea houses have a range of meals available that includes some Western-style meals and local healthy and delicious Nepali cuisine. Dahl bhat is the main dish, which is a lentil and vegetable curry with rice. Meals are mostly cooked on an open-fired wood stove.

Most tea houses have solar power and wi-fi available. You can charge your devices for a small cost.

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