Some facts about Everest 3 passes trek

  • Time Required: 18 to 20 days
  • Max Altitude: Kala Patthar 5545m above sea level
  • Destination: Everest Region
  • Size of Group: any
  • Season: Oct to Dec and Feb to April


Everest itself a brand in the eye of the world along with the stunning trekking to the three passes trek in the Khumbu region. Three passes trek is also a trailblazing trekking activity conducted in the Everest region of the country with the various familiar wilderness above the level of treetops of the Khumbu region in Nepal. These of the three high passes known by the whole world over the altitude of different mountains such as Cho La (5,420), Kongma La(5,535m) and Renjo La (5,340m) which is better known for a Khumbu zone in Nepal. If you are really a daredevils climber and wanted what was not expected of you then this is of course for you to get a lifetime experience. It is because of the sheer beauty and the glam of the place with formidable challenges which it poses time and again. 

The venture to those passes also covers different well-known paths that suppose Everest Base Camp, the tranquil Gokyo valley with the source of emerald lakes, and towering Kalapatthar. Talking about the cultural aspects of the journey is said as simply amazing and thrilling whereas the deep insights of the Himalayas traditions and also talk about how people are surviving in the mountain region of the country in those harsh zones.  You will definitely feel the amazing hospitality of the people regarding warm smiles for the trekkers despite biting with cold. One of the most thrilling destinations of the virgin valley that is Nang La valley.

It is the sublime village of Sherpa people where the traveler will relish the imaginative power of nature which covers almost vibrant villages of the wonderful place called Thame. Thame is the home to monasteries which is one of the biggest monasteries in the Khumbu region and mountain views as stunning views from this region of the country. Not only the Everest region of the country but also the Annapurna region also so much popular for such activities. If you are not even satisfied with the Khumbu region of Nepal then you can have another option for trekking and adventure-seeking to the Annapurna region of the country. 

The high passes trek depends upon the time you made to trek in such a region. As three passes trek starts with the positive energy and curiosity to explore the cultural and historical tour through the ancient souks during the time of medieval Kathmandu valley. Those of the tours cover the world heritage site in that region of the country of immense interest. This region leads you the Hillary Airport in Lukla which is also Lukla airport in the Khumbu region. This is also one of the most dangerous airports in the world. Not only that it is also located in the highest region and most dramatic in the world.

The trekking activities are conducted in started from the land of Phakding up to the raging i.e ‘Dudh Koshi’ which is also known as River of milk. On the way to Namche bazaar and the world-famous Sherpa capital, we can use the Dudh Koshi river.  After completing the trek to the Kongma La pass then starting making a beeline in the Everest base camp region. Then we do hiking to the dreadful icefalls region of the Khumbu region, this is also the place of the gateway to the Majestic mountain Everest from the western side of this region. 

Cho La Pass is considered as the Next challenge that can be overcome after which trekking to the majestic vantage point of Kalapatthar and it is also said as the blessed downward trail In the Gokyo lake region of the country. Enjoying the glorious scenery of the fifth lake that looks near at the Gokyo Ri lake, After that, we have to set up our final trek to the Renjo La pass. When completion of this trek, we should take an old ancient route which is used by the popular trekkers before centuries ago by the people of Tibet region i.e is Tibetian traders to Nangpo La reach in Thame and set out for the night journey to the Marlung. After the wonderful journey, our trekkers moved to the Lap of Mt.Everest. This is how we conclude our tour program at the Lukla to take our flight back to the capital.