3 PASSES IN KHUMBU - 3 COLS
PASSES IN KHUMBU - 3 COLS
The Khumbu in the Everest region is one of the most visited trekking areas in Nepal. This trek takes you through a slightly varied path highlighting the crossings of three high passes over 5000m. But we also take you to the most desired spots: Gyoko Ri and Kala Patthar.
THREE PASSES IN KHUMBU
This is the most demanding yet satisfying trek in the Everest region towards Kala Patthar, combining the crossing of three passes of the upper Khumbhu: le Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La, the path less traveled. These passes and 2 view-points with magnificent views of the region: Gokyo Ri and the rock of Kala Patthar. The latter has the most dazzling views of some of the highest and most beautiful peaks in the world: Everest, Cho Oyu, Pumori, and Ama Dablam!
A short flight from Kathmandu or Ramechap (300km from Kathmandu) takes you to Lukla from where our trek begins. After a phase of acclimatization in the heart of the mountains and a hike to the Sherpa capital of Namche, we leave the well-traveled valley to take the less known path to Thame, before crossing the first high pass. Visitors are often stunned by the amazingly beautiful Gokyo lakes before the second pass. Finally, you find yourself as close as it’s possible to Everest before the Kongma La, which lies partly on a glacier.
- 3 high Himalayan passes over 5000 m.
- The breathtaking view of the highest peaks in the world from Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar.
- Towards a less visited area in the mystical region of Khumbhu.
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Itinerary
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- Accommodation: Hotel
- Ascent: + 50 m
- Descent: - 250 m
- Duration of hike: 3 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge.
- Ascent: + 900 m.
- Descent: - 50 m.
- Duration of hike: 5 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Duration of hike: 3 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge
A relatively difficult day as we climb up to Langden in the Bhote Koshi Valley.
- Ascent: + 900 m.
- Duration of hike: 4 ½ hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 700 m.
- Duration of hike: 8 – 9 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge
We climb up to the little peak above the enchanting Gokyo Lake to get the most beautiful panorama of Himalayan peaks: a view of Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Cholatse and Tawachee. Then we go down to Nha for an overnight stay.
- Ascent: + 500 m.
- Descent: - 500 m.
- Duration of hike: 5 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 500 m.
- Descent: - 500 m.
- Duration of hike: 6 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 100 m
- Duration of hike: 2 - 3 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge.
- Ascent: + 700 m.
- Descent: - 700 m.
- Duration of hike: 7 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge
This day brings another long hike as we cross the Kongma La (pass) and head towards Chukhung.
- Ascent: + 640
- Descent: - 640
- Duration of hike: 6 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge
We then walk down through Pangboche and visit one of the oldest gompas (monastery) of Nepal. We encounter forests and villages along the way and descend to Tengboche, the spiritual heart of Khumbu. We visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, a beautiful site with a spectacular backdrop dominated by the beautiful peak, Ama Dablam.
- Ascent: + 150 m.
- Descent: - 1000 m
- Duration of hike: 6 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge.
- Ascent: + 650 m.
- Descent: - 1600 m.
- Duration of hike: 8 hr.
- Accommodation: Lodge.
- Accommodation: Hotel.
Free day in Kathmandu.
- Meals on your own
- Hotel in Kathmandu
Transfer to TIA (Kathmandu Airport) for your return flight.
End of our services.
What's included
- Bonus for the local team for crossing the Kongma La Pass and collective equipment.
- 3 nights in a shared double room in Hotel Holy Himalaya in Kathmandu on a B&B
- Airport transfers in the vehicle as per itinerary.
- 13 days of trekking in lodge full board.
- English-speaking guide for the trek and the visits
- Trekking team: 1 porter for 2 people and 1 assistant for a group of 4 or more (the local team varies based on the group size)
- Carrying baggage up to 13 kg/people during the trek
- Trekking permit for Sagarmatha national park & TIMS card
- Staff insurance
What's not included
- Single room extra for the 3 nights in Kathmandu: 95 US $
- Meals in Kathmandu, excluding breakfast
- Visa for Nepal to obtain at the airport (50$ + photos)
- International flights
- Compulsory repatriation insurance
- Tips, personal expenses, and equipment, drinks, hot showers, charging batteries during the treks, etc.
Suppliments
(Airfare subject to change without notice from the airlines)
(Or alternative Via Ramechap - Lukla if the airport is overcapacity)
Supplement Per single room for 3 nights in a hotel: 80$
CLIENT REVIEW
GEOFFROY BULOT Trip (Voyage) : 3 PASSES IN KHUMBU - 3 COLS Date of Trip : 14/03 01/04/2019
The Annapurna tour made me want to repeat the experience, always with the BaseCampTrek agency for the trek of the three passes, plus a passage by the Everest base camp as well as the long-awaited ascent of " Kala Patthar ", the black mountain. It was probably one of the most difficult treks I have done, with several passes over 5000 meters, quite difficult weather conditions, but certainly one of the most magnificent treks. The beauty of the landscapes accompanied by the kindness and generosity, unique in the world, on the part of the Nepalese people, make this trek unforgettable. On my first trip, I was told, "the first time, we come to Nepal for its mountains, and the second time we come back for the Nepalese". But in the end, after there was once, we only have one desire, to go back!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5barx4L4to
