Everest 3 Passes Trek: Renjo La, Cho La & Kongma La

Everest 3 Passes Trek: Renjo La, Cho La & Kongma La

21Days
5,535mMax altitude
HardDifficulty
$2,390per person

Overview

Everest 3 Passes Trek: Renjo La, Cho La & Kongma La

Everest Three High Passes Trek is the ultimate trek for enthusiasts looking for a great adventure and thrill, mostly in the Everest Region. The trek takes you through the three highest passes in the Khumbu region-Kongma La Pass(5,535m/18,159ft), Cho La Pass(5,420m/17,782ft), and Renjo La Pass(5,340m/17,520ft).

Everest Three High Passes Trek Trip Overview:

The trek is famed for being one of the most adventurous treks in the world. The trek takes you to the depth of the Everest Region to explore what lies around Mt. Everest. The trek might be an intense trip that will provide you with a detailed picture of the harsh terrain, very cold climate, and constant human struggle in high altitudes. 


Besides the tallest peak, Mt. Everest(8,848m), the region is also home to several other high mountains including Lhotse(8,516m), Ama Dablam(6,812m), and Makalu(8,516m). The trek takes you through the route that takes you through mesmerizing mountain views, and local sherpa culture, witnessing rare animals like musk deer, snow leopard, red panda, and Himalayan back bear in the Sagarmatha National Park.

Itinerary Outline:

1st Day: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
2nd Day: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing & preparation for the trek (1,300m/4,264 ft)
3rd Day: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), a 3-4 hrs walk
4th Day: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), a 5-6 hrs walk
5th Day: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
6th Day: Trek to Thame(3800m), 3 to 4 hours
7th Day: Trek to Marlung(4137m), 4 to 5 hours
8th Day: Trek to Lungdeng (4600m), 3 to 4 hours
9th Day: Trek to Renjo- La (17,580ft / 5360m) to Gokyo Lake (4800m)
10th Day: Acclimatization day around the Gokyo Lake
11th Day: Trekking to Gokyo RI (5,330m/17,483ft), and trek to Thaknak (4750m/15580ft), 6-7 hrs walk
12th Day: Trek to Cho-la Pass (5420m/17,777ft) to Dzongla (4,850m/15908ft), a 5-6 hrs walk
13th Day: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft), 5-6 hrs walk
14th Day: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,593ft) and return to Lobuche overnight. 6 to 7 hrs
15th Day: Trek from Lobuche - Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft) - Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 6-7 hrs
16th Day: Trek to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 4-5 hrs walk
17th Day: Trek to Monjo ((2680M/8791ft), 5-6 hrs walk
18th Day: Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 6-7 hrs walk
19th Day: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
20th Day: Leisure day at Kathmandu
21st Day: Departure from Kathmandu
End of our services

Note: Because of bad weather we could face the problem of domestic flights to/from Lukla being delayed by a few hours or canceled for a day or more. Very rarely, but it could happen even in the best trekking season also as you know how climate changes affect our world. Thus, we always recommend you add supplement night/s in Kathmandu after your trek if possible (just in case). If everything runs smoothly, you can enjoy other activities like sightseeing, White water rafting, wildlife activities, and shopping, as you wish on that additional day. However, if you want to help rescue in the state of flight cancellation to/from Lukla-we can organize it as per your request with extra cost.

Duration21 days
DifficultyHard
Max altitude5,535m
Start / EndKathmandu
AccommodationHotel & Teahouse
Everest 3 Passes Trek: Renjo La, Cho La & Kongma La photo
Everest 3 Passes Trek: Renjo La, Cho La & Kongma La photo Everest 3 Passes Trek: Renjo La, Cho La & Kongma La photo Everest 3 Passes Trek: Renjo La, Cho La & Kongma La photo

Best Season for this trip

Mar to May & Sep to Dec

Spring: Mar-May Monsoon: Jun-Aug Autumn: Sep-Nov Winter: Dec-Feb

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Everest Three Passes Route Map

Kathmandu → Kathmandu

Everest 3 Passes Trek: Renjo La, Cho La & Kongma La route map
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1

Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

20 Minutes Hotel Kathmandu Welcome Dinner
Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. As planned earlier, one of our representatives will be waiting for you at the Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you and assists you further in your trip. After taking some refreshments, we'll meet again in the evening and head for a short briefing about the trip that also includes a welcome dinner. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
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2

Kathmandu Valley sightseeing & preparation day for the trek (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Hotel Kathmandu Breakfast
The day of the guided trip will start with a light breakfast. The trip takes you to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley, the places like the pilgrimage sites of the Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the world's biggest stupa at the Bouddhanath, and the monkey temple Swyambhunath will help you explore the World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO. We will also visit the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square to explore its unique architecture and Kumari (living goddess). In the evening we will have a pre-trip discussion and introduction session with our fellow trekking staff for the trip. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
day
3

Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), a 3-4 hrs walk

20 Minutes 27 Minutes 3-4 Hrs Tea House Phakding 3 Meals
We will fly early from Kathmandu to Lukla for about 40 minutes of a scenic flight. After landing in Lukla, you will have time to stroll around and enjoy the time around the place. While the guide will be managing, sorting, and dividing the baggage to be carried by porters, you can explore the places. We will start our walk from Lukla passing through several Sherpa villages and a few suspension bridges. We will eventually reach Phakding, a dense settlement of Sherpa people. As this will be your first day of the trek, we will hike only for 3 to 4 hours and take time for adopting walking. We relax in the evening. You can also spend the time exploring the remaining time strolling around this Sherpa village. Overnight at Phakding.
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4

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 6-7 hrs walk

6-7 Hrs Tea House Namche Bazaar 3 Meals
After breakfast, we will continue the walk up the bank of the Dudh Koshi. We cross the river twice by small suspension bridges before we reach Monjo. It is the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. When entering the National Park boundary, we will descend a few times. Then, a gradual walk will bring us to the suspension bridge over the Dudh-Koshi River that takes us further to Jorsalle village. The Jorsalle is the last village till Namche Bazaar. After walking for some time on the riverside, we will reach the Hilary suspension bridge. The walk will then ascent to the top of the big hill, Namche. Namche is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu Region which is the home for the night.
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5

Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Tea House Namche Bazaar 3 Meals
We will require an acclimatization day to familiarize ourselves with the increasing altitude so that we can adapt to the high altitude before heading up to a high elevation. Hence, we will take the day as the first acclimatization day in this trek. You can take a full day of leisure. You can also take a visit to the Everest View Point Hotel for a wonderful panoramic view. Besides, you can also take a short hike to Thame village or stroll around the market as per your wish. If the day is Saturday, you will get to see the lively & colorful market of Namche as Saturday used to be a typical day for people for shopping, exchange, and sail their goods. Also, you can also visit the Sherpa Museum to learn about Sherpa culture and the history of mountaineering. 
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6

Trek to Thame (3,800m), 3 to 4 hours

3-4 Hrs Tea House Thame 3 Meals
After spending a day at Namche Bazaar, we will then take a separate way from the classical route of Everest Base Camp and walk into the left corner onward to Thame Village. It is the oldest village of Sherpa which used to be a trade route to Tibet and China. The Thame Gompa is situated 150m above the village. The picturesque monastery is set amongst the many homes of Lamas and lays people. Overnight at Thame.
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7

Trek to Marlung(4,137m), 4 to 5 hours

4-5 Hrs Tea House Marlung 3 Meals
We continue the trek from Thame. The trail will head north to Thame Teng and on through several small villages such as Chanakpa, and Tauranga. We cross the yak field to reach Marlung village where we will stay overnight at the Mt. Tea house.
day
8

Trek to Lungdeng (4,600m), 3 to 4 hours

3-4 Hrs Tea House Lungdeng 3 Meals
We will walk approx 4 to 5 hours on the eighth day of the trip. We walk into the deserted hillside to reach Lungdeng where we will stay overnight at the basic Mt. Tea house. We can also stay at the tented camp if the tea house is not available.
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9

Trek to Renjo- La (17,580ft / 5360m) to Gokyo Lake (4800m)

6-7 Hrs Tea House Gokyo 3 Meals
The ninth day of the trek will be a big day for us. We will cross the Renjo La, which will be one of the difficult days of the trip due to the increasing altitude and the nature of the walk. The weather is mostly clear in spring from March to May and from Sep to Nov. Hence, the favorable conditions are excellent during this time. After we reach the top of Renjola, we will get a very outstanding view. Walking onward to Gokyo, we go take a very careful walk involving some glacier walk on the way. We then walk to Gokyo via an easy trail downwards. Overnight at Gokyo.
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10

Acclimatization day at the Gokyo Lake

Tea House Gokyo 3 Meals
After some time at the Renjo-la, you would love to have this relaxing day at Gokyo. You may just rest at Gokyo or take a chance to explore the lake and enjoy the view. This is a great place to spend time. You will also get an opportunity to view the full part of Mt. Everest and Cho-Oyu. You can see the Northern part of Cho-Oyu base camp and the biggest glacier in the world Ngazumpa Glacier from the top. Stroll back to the hotel for overnight.
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11

Trek to Gokyo RI (5,330m/17,483ft), and trek to Thaknak (4750m/15580ft), a 7-8 hrs

7-8 Hrs Tea House Thaknak 3 Meals
We will walk early this morning up to Gokyo Ri for the breathtaking view of the splashing sunrise on top of the mountain. We also get an amazing view of Mt. Everest and many more. This will be one of the unforgettable lifetime memories to gather around the top. We will have great memories, click some pictures and stroll back to Gokyo for breakfast. We will then trek down to Thaknak for the overnight.
day
12

Trek to Cho-la Pass (5420m/17777ft) to Dzongla (4,850m/15908ft), a 5-6 hrs walk

5-6 Hrs Tea House Dzongla 3 Meals
As you’ll be crossing the Cho-la, the day might be one of the tough days due to the higher altitude. The pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. After crossing the Cho-la, we reach Dzongla where we will be staying for the overnight.
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13

Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft), 5-6 hrs walk

5-6 Hrs Tea House Gorakshep 3 Meals
We will continue our trek along the moraine of the glacier, taking in the views of Kalapatthar and Pumori. You have good chances to capture the best view of Mt. Nuptse in front of you walking along the Gorekshep. The trail up to the Gorakshep might be rocky and windy but it offers a good view of Pumori. You can also enjoy the beautiful views of the Everest Base camp and glacier with scenic Mountain Views. We will enjoy the night at Gorakshep in the higher elevation.
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14

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,593ft) and return to Lobuche overnight. 6 to 7 hrs

6-7 Hrs Tea House Lobuche 3 Meals
After breakfast at Gorekshep,  we get ready for our adventure to the targeted destination. We will continue our trek towards the Everest Base Camp and Khumbu Ice-fall. The walk might get quite strenuous due to the high altitude and thin air. Also, the walk passes through rocky dunes and moraines till you reach the base camp. We will retrace the journey back from Gorekshep to Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.
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15

Trek from Lobuche - Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft) - Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 6-7 hrs

6-7 Hrs Tea House Chhukung 3 Meals
After breakfast, we continue our trekking via Khumbu Glacier to Kongma La Base Camp (5,000m/16,404ft). We will ascend to Kongma Pass. The ascend will be a difficult part of our trek on this day. After we reach the Kongma La, we will see a cairn wrapped in prayer flags, and marks of the pass. Then we will descend gradual walks up the Imja Khola valley to Chhukung to Dingboche. Dingboche is a small summer settlement. Overnight at Dingboche.
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16

Trek to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 4-5 hrs walk

4-5 Hrs Tea House Tyangboche 3 Meals
On the sixteenth day of the trek, the walk will be easy heading downhill to a lower elevation from Dingboche. The walk will be pleasant walk all the way to Tyangboche. After the bridge, our route descends following the stream towards Pangboche village. The further trek will take us down to Tyangboche. Tyangboche is one of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas.
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17

Trek to Monjo ((2680M/8791ft), 5-6 hrs walk

506 Hrs Tea House Monjo 3 Meals
After breakfast, the treks will take us down to Phunkethanga. It is a small settlement with a couple of teahouses. From here, the trail will lead downhill through the forested path with great memories. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi river, the trek will take onwards to a steep climb from Sanasa to Namche bazaar. We will trek further down to Monjo for an overnight stay.
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18

Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 6-7 hrs walk

6-7 Hrs Tea House Lukla 3 Meals
After breakfast, we will trek back through the lush green scenery enjoying the beautiful view. We pass through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village. The trail will lead us finally to Lukla. After we arrive in Lukla, we will have time to relax and celebrate the completion of the trek.
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19

Day 19 Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

20 Minutes 27 Minutes Hotel Kathmandu Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
We will take an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Our guide will be helping you to transfer to your hotel. You will have time to relax after a long journey and take back your breath.
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20

Leisure at Kathmandu

Hotel Kathmandu Breakfast
If there is bad weather in Lukla and we can’t take the flight the previous day, we will schedule the flight for the following day. If not, you can take a whole leisurely day.  On this pleasant day, you can also explore the Thamel or any areas in the Kathmandu valley for a last day shopping. In the evening, we will meet you again for our last farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurants. Overnight at Kathmandu.
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21

Final Departure from Kathmandu

20 Minutes Breakfast
You will be free for this any last-minute shopping for gifts for your friends and family. We will help you transfer from Kathmandu international airport for your final departure to your onward destination. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Trip includes

  • All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
  • Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
  • Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu by flight
  • Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
  • Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
  • Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
  • All necessary paper works, Everest region entry fee, and permits & TIMS card
  • Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
  • First aid exclusive medical kit bag
  • All government and local taxes

Trip excludes

  • Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Travel and rescue insurance

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FAQ’s

What travelers often ask

What essential documents do I need to bring with me on this trek?
Valid Passport – must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour,
Keep a separate photocopy with a Nepal visa.
Keep a separate photocopy of the Travel Insurance
Keep a separate photocopy of the Return flight tickets
Insurance coverage policy
Enough Cash or ATM cards
Emergency contact numbers for banks, insurance, and family contacts.
Bring a pen and a diary
How fit do I have for this trek?
Trekking in the Himalayas means uphill and downhill walking in the remote parts. So your health and physical fitness play a vital role in completing this trek. If your level of fitness is good and your health is excellent, you can join this trek even if you have never done trekking in the high Himalayan region.
How difficult is Everest Three Pass Trek?
Everest 3 passes trek is considered a difficult trek due to its high altitude passes, steep ascents and descents, and long walking hours. It requires physical fitness, good acclimatization, and previous trekking experience.
How long does the three-pass trek take?
The Three pass trek takes about 21 days on average. The Three pass trek is also one of the longest treks in Nepal. The trail to the passes and the complete journey is a longer time than other treks.
What is the Three Pass Trek?
The three-pass trek in the Everest region includes Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La. These are situated at the altitude of 5550m, 5420m, and 5360m.
How tall is the Everest Base Camp?
The Everest Base Camp is located at a height of 5364m. This is the base camp in the South, which is explored through Nepal.
What is Everest 3 passes trek known for?
The Everest 3 passes trek is a challenging and popular circular trekking route in the Everest region that involves crossing three high-altitude passes, namely, Kongma La Pass(5,535m), Cho La Pass(5,420m), and Renjo La Pass(5,360m).
How long does the Everest 3 passes trek takes and what is the trekking distance?
Typically, the trek takes 20-22 days covering about a distance of 160-170 km (100-103 miles).
What is the best time for the Everest three-pass trek?
The best time for the trek is from March to May(Spring Season) and the months of September to November (Autumn Season) when the weather conditions are completely stable and clear with the majestic mountain views.
What is altitude sickness and how to prevent it during the Everest 3 passes trek?
Altitude sickness is a common risk associated with high-altitude trekking. Symptoms of altitude sickness include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath. To prevent altitude sickness during the Everest 3 passes trek, it is important to acclimatize well, hydrate properly, eat a balanced diet, and take proper rest. It is also recommended to avoid alcohol and smoking during the trek.
Can I do the Everest 3 passes trek solo or do I need a group?
You can do the Everest 3 passes trek solo or in a group, depending on your preference. However, most trekkers prefer to do it in a group for safety, camaraderie, and cost-sharing benefits.
How difficult is Everest Three Pass Trek?
The Everest Three Pass Trek is one of the challenging trek. It is rated "Challenging" as it is very challenging due to its very high passes and crossings.
How long does the three pass trek takes?
The Three pass trek takes about 21 days on average. The Three pass trek is also one of the longest trek in the Nepal. The trail to the passes and complete journey is a longer time than other treks.

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