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Three Passes & Everest Base Camp trek (16 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Tengboche, Imja Tsho (Lake), Kongma La Pass, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Cho La Pass, Gokyo, and Renjo La Pass

Difficulty: strenuous

Starting at $814 usd

For 1 person -Guide & Permits

Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees

$31.02 /day per person for guide

+ $30 per person for guide's insurance

+ $170 per person for guide's transport

+ $52 per person for vat tax

+ $65 per person for permits

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

Food & Lodging

In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $375.00 per person.

Transportation

For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.

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Included Services

Permits Sagarmatha National Park Entry and Local Everest Region Tax
Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
Guide's Transport
VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax

Optional Services (Porter...)

Porter Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear. Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Booking the flight with the trek insures that the guide will be able to be on the same flight in addition transport to/from the Kathmandu airport from your hotel is included.
$230 per person
+ $15 per person for service/transport fee
Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu Booking the flight with the trek insures that the guide will be able to be on the same flight in addition transport to/from the Kathmandu airport from your hotel is included.
$230 per person
+ $15 per person for service/transport fee

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A grand tour of the Everest Region, this trek explores four valleys of the Khumbu region and climbs over three passes in excess of 5000 m. If you want to feel like you’ve covered the Everest Region, then this trek is for you. If trekking over the passes from east to west, then the Kongma La Pass is the first pass encountered. It probably the least traversed of the classic three passes in the Khumbu region, the path to the Kongma La (5535 m) offers a spectacular but strenuous route between Chukhung and Lobuche. While in Chukhung, you may wish to spend an additional day and climb Chukhung Ri for a panorama of the Chukhung Valley, or hike to the alpine lake of Imja Tsho. After a visit to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar the next pass to the west is the Cho La. The Cho La, is most popular of the three passes in the Khumbu region providing stunning vistas along the high route between Everest Basecamp and the Gokyo Valley. With its series of lakes, the Gokyo Valley is probably one of the most beautiful valleys in the Khumbu Region, while the view from Gokyo Ri rivals any of the trekking viewpoints in the Khumbu, including a more complete – if a bit further away – view of Mt Everest than any of the other trekking viewpoints. The most western of the three passes is the Renjo La the path via the Renjo La (5340 m) provides a more strenuous route from Gokyo back to Namche Bazaar via the barren and beautiful Bhote Valley, and the Sherpa Village of Thame. The ascent to the Renjo La from Gokyo provides jaw dropping views of Mt. Everest with Gokyo Lake below.

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Weather Conditions in January

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January is one of the coldest and driest months, which makes it good for Himalayan views while wearing lots of layers. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. The days are short and the nights long, so you can finally catch up on War and Peace while hiking the Himalayas. Now that’s something to be proud of! Go with the e-book version, your back or your porter’s back will thank you for it. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.

At a glance
On average there are 2 days with precipitation in January. The highest point on the trek is Kala Patthar at 5643 m. During January, expect high temperatures of around -6.5°C (20°F) and lows down to -23.5°C (-10°F) at Kala Patthar.

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Tue Jan 28 (day 1)
Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in January. more info on Kathmandu
Side Trip to Phakding Overland Start (5 extra days) Overland Start Rating: \| 1 review Highlights: Junbesi Difficulty: challenging With roads being extended further into the region there are now a few options for those who want to trek in rather than fly. Starting from Dhap allows you to take in the famed views of Pikey Peak on the trek in before joining the main trail at Junbesi. For the traditionalist, with bus service now extending to Bhandar the classic Jiri start can now be reduced by a day. Starting from Bhandar allows you to follow the route of early climbing expeditions into the Khumbu. While not that high by Himalayan standards, the trekking routes into the Khumbu are surprisingly strenuous. Since the path cuts across the valleys that descend from the high Himalayas, there is a lot of up and down climbing as you climb out of one valley and descend down to a river only to climb out the other side. This area sees far fewer trekkers than the trails above Lukla, but still has a pretty good lodge infrastructure.
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (Not Included) Estimated cost: $230.00 Travel time: 30 minutes
Lukla (2860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in January. more info on Lukla
Phakding (2860 m) About 3 hours from Lukla Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in January. Overnight more info on Phakding

Wed Jan 29 (day 2)
Monjo (2835 m) About 2.5 hours from Phakding Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.4°C (51°F) and lows of about -6.6°C (20°F) in January.
Namche Bazaar (3440 m) About 2.5 hours from Monjo or about 5 hours from Phakding Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.8°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.2°C (14°F) in January. Overnight more info on Namche Bazaar

Thu Jan 30 (day 3)
Namche Bazaar (3440 m) Overnight

Fri Jan 31 (day 4)
Tengboche (3870 m) About 4-5 hours from Namche Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.2°C (40°F) and lows of about -12.8°C (9°F) in January. Overnight more info on Tengboche
Side Trip to Pangboche via Ama Dablam Base Camp (1 extra day) via Ama Dablam Base Camp Rating: \| 1 review Highlights: Ama Dablam Base Camp and Tengboche Difficulty: challenging If you are itching to get off the trekking highway to Everest Base Camp, a day detour off to the much less visited Ama Dablam Base Camp may be just what you're looking for. This off the beaten path side trip take you right up to the base of one of the Khumbu regions most beautiful mountains. Along the way, you’ll get views of Everest as you pass by yak shelters and walls constructed by Sherpa herdsmen. Images from via Ama Dablam Base Camp Side Trek

Fri Jan 31 (day 4)

Tengboche (3870 m)

About 4-5 hours from Namche
Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.2°C (40°F) and lows of about -12.8°C (9°F) in January.

Overnight

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Side Trip to Pangboche via Ama Dablam Base Camp
(1 extra day)

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Highlights: Ama Dablam Base Camp and Tengboche
Difficulty: challenging
If you are itching to get off the trekking highway to Everest Base Camp, a day detour off to the much less visited Ama Dablam Base Camp may be just what you're looking for. This off the beaten path side trip take you right up to the base of one of the Khumbu regions most beautiful mountains. Along the way, you’ll get views of Everest as you pass by yak shelters and walls constructed by Sherpa herdsmen. Images from via Ama Dablam Base Camp Side Trek

Sat Feb 1 (day 5)
Pangboche (3930 m) About 2 hours from Tengboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.8°C (42°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in February. more info on Pangboche
Side Trip to Dingboche via Lower Gokyo Valley Loop (1 extra day) via Lower Gokyo Valley Loop Difficulty: moderate Explore the lower Gokyo Valley, following the east side of the valley up to Nha and returning down the west side of the Valley via Dole, before crossing back to the east side at Phortse and returning to Pangboche.
Dingboche (4410 m) About 3 hours from Pangboche or about 5 hours from Tengboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.9°C (37°F) and lows of about -14.1°C (7°F) in February. Overnight more info on Dingboche

Sun Feb 2 (day 6)
Dingboche (4410 m) Overnight

Mon Feb 3 (day 7)
Chukhung (4730 m) About 3 hours from Dingboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.0°C (34°F) and lows of about -16.0°C (3°F) in February. Overnight more info on Chukhung

Tue Feb 4 (day 8)
Imja Tsho (Lake) (5010 m) Acclimatization hike to the Glacial lake of Imja Tsho about 3-5 hours round trip from Chukhung other destinations can also be requested tat the desecration of the group and guide. Island Peak Base Camp can be reached on the same day hike adding about 2-3 hours round trip to the hike. Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.7°C (31°F) and lows of about -17.7°C (0°F) in February. more info on Imja Tsho (Lake)
Chukhung (4730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.0°C (34°F) and lows of about -16.0°C (3°F) in February. Overnight more info on Chukhung
Side Trip to Chukhung via Chukhung Ri Climb (0 less days) via Chukhung Ri Climb Rating: \| 1 review Highlights: Chukhung Ri Difficulty: strenuous The climb to the 5550 m (18,209 ft) summit of Chukhung Ri is a tough lung busting struggle, but the reward is a panoramic view of Makalu, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, and the glacial lake of Imja Tsho. This should only be attempted if you feel well acclimatized at Chukhung.

Wed Feb 5 (day 9)
Kongma La Pass (5535 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -3.8°C (25°F) and lows of about -20.8°C (-5°F) in February. more info on Kongma La Pass
Lobuche (4940 m) About 6-9 hours from Chukhung via the Kongma La Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.2°C (32°F) and lows of about -17.2°C (1°F) in February. Overnight

Thu Feb 6 (day 10)
Gorak Shep (5164 m) About 2-3 hours from Lobuche Expect typical high termperatures of about -1.6°C (29°F) and lows of about -18.6°C (-1°F) in February. more info on Gorak Shep
Everest Base Camp (5380 m) About 3 hours from Gorak Shep Expect typical high termperatures of about -2.9°C (27°F) and lows of about -19.9°C (-4°F) in February. more info on Everest Base Camp
Gorak Shep (5164 m) About 2-3 hours from Everest Base Camp Expect typical high termperatures of about -1.6°C (29°F) and lows of about -18.6°C (-1°F) in February. Overnight more info on Gorak Shep

Fri Feb 7 (day 11)
Kala Patthar (5643 m) About 1-2 hours to climb Kala Patthar from Gorak Shep Expect typical high termperatures of about -4.5°C (24°F) and lows of about -21.5°C (-7°F) in February. more info on Kala Patthar
Dzongla (4800 m) About 5-6 hours from Gorak Shep Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.6°C (33°F) and lows of about -16.4°C (2°F) in February. Overnight more info on Dzongla

Sat Feb 8 (day 12)
Cho La Pass (5420 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -3.1°C (26°F) and lows of about -20.1°C (-4°F) in February. The Cho La Pass connects the Everest Base Camp Valley with the Gokyo Valley. It is a glacier covered pass but for most of the year does not require crampons. However, if you are trekking in the winter months late December through early March you may want to bring (or rent some crampons). The east side of the pass is very steep and if there is packed snow and ice it may be very difficult to get your footing. more info on Cho La Pass
Dragnag (4800 m) About 5-6 hours from Dzongla via the Cho La Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.6°C (33°F) and lows of about -16.4°C (2°F) in February. more info on Dragnag
Gokyo (4750 m) About 2-3 hours from Dragnag. If you want to climb Gokyo Ri you should add an extra day in Gokyo. The view from the Renjo La is similar but of course not identical to the view from Gokyo Ri. Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.9°C (34°F) and lows of about -16.1°C (3°F) in February. Overnight more info on Gokyo
Side Trip to Gokyo Upper Gokyo Valley Day Hike to 5th & 6th Lakes (1 extra day) Upper Gokyo Valley Day Hike to 5th & 6th Lakes Highlights: Gokyo, Gokyo 5th Lake, and Gokyo 6th Lakes Difficulty: challenging Pack a lunch and head up to the wild remote upper Gokyo Valley for a taste of the Khumbu without trekkers and teahouses.

Sun Feb 9 (day 13)
Renjo La Pass (5340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -2.6°C (27°F) and lows of about -19.6°C (-3°F) in February. more info on Renjo La Pass
Lungden (4380 m) About 6-8 hours from Gokyo via the Renjo La Pass. Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.1°C (38°F) and lows of about -13.9°C (7°F) in February. Overnight more info on Lungden

Mon Feb 10 (day 14)
Thame (3820 m) About 3 hours from Lungdhen. With an early start it is possible to reach Thame from Gokyo. To stay overnight here once you have created the itinerary add a night in Thame and then remove it from Lungdhen. It is also possible to decide in route with your guide where to stay depending on how you feel. Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.5°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.5°C (13°F) in February. more info on Thame
Side Trip to Namche Bazaar Thame-Khumjung Alternate Route (0 less days) Thame-Khumjung Alternate Route If you’d like to experience a different village on your return you can stay in Khumjung rather than Namche Bazaar. While you won’t find the shopping, bars, restaurants, and other amenities of Namache Bazaar, Khumjung located about two hours above, does have beautiful views of Ama Dablam and a quieter laid back vibe since it is bypassed by most trekkers.
Namche Bazaar (3440 m) About 2-3 hours from Thame Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.8°C (48°F) and lows of about -8.2°C (17°F) in February. Overnight more info on Namche Bazaar

Tue Feb 11 (day 15)
Lukla (2860 m) About 5-7 hours from Namche Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.2°C (54°F) and lows of about -4.8°C (23°F) in February. Overnight more info on Lukla

Wed Feb 12 (day 16)
Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (Not Included) Estimated cost: $230.00 Travel time: 30 minutes
Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in February. more info on Kathmandu

you can add extra rest days after the itinerary is created

Three Passes & Everest Base Camp Itinerary Reviews

by Chris (United Kingdom) on Dec 31, 2018

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by Ludmila (Germany) on Nov 1, 2018

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side trip to Ama Dablam was a great idea, really nice trip. I enjoyed it very much.

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Three Passes & Everest Base Camp trek (16 days) Everest Region, Nepal

Highlights: Tengboche, Imja Tsho (Lake), Kongma La Pass, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Cho La Pass, Gokyo, and Renjo La Pass

Weather Conditions in January

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Overland Start

via Ama Dablam Base Camp

via Lower Gokyo Valley Loop

via Chukhung Ri Climb

Upper Gokyo Valley Day Hike to 5th & 6th Lakes

Thame-Khumjung Alternate Route

by Chris (United Kingdom) on Dec 31, 2018

by Andrew (United Kingdom) on Nov 5, 2018

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by Andrew (United Kingdom) on Nov 5, 2018

Three Passes & Everest Base Camp trek (16 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

Three Passes & Everest Base Camp Trek
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