Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes

Overview

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Trek to Everest Base Camp via 3 challenging high passes and 3 walkers' summits

Introduction

This is the ultimate Everest trekking experience for fit mountain walkers, crossing three high passes that are not on the standard Everest trail. These are the Renjo La (5,388m), Cho La (5,380m) and the Kongma La (5,535m). You will also ascend three walking peaks; Gokyo Ri (5,483m) and Kala Pattar (5,550m) offer superb views of Everest, whilst Chukkung Ri (5,550m) is a lesser-known summit, tucked under the imposing Lhotse-Nuptse wall.

You may also be interested in our shorter Everest Base Camp Trek.

Join us on the Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes trek

• A unique trip designed by Jagged Globe. This circuit is our 'dream' Everest trek and the best itinerary we can think of.
• We stay in a beautiful campsite below the Renjo La, which also makes the crossing of the pass more amenable.
• Emergency equipment includes oxygen for therapeutic use, Portable Hyperbaric Chamber (PAC) and Satellite Communicator (either phone or InReach)

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What to expect

This is a tough and arduous trek, so you should be a fit hillwalker/hiker, used to long, consecutive days of walking steep, boulder-strewn paths where the use of hands has been essential to scramble upwards over rocky steps. As this route takes you over remote high passes, experience of having been to 5000-metres before is ideal, such as an ascent of Kilimanjaro.

Read our Training for Trekking and Hiking article by Steve House of Uphill Athlete.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Fri 16 Oct – Sun 8 Nov 2026	UK	Kathmandu	Trip Guaranteed Book now »
	£4,795	£3,395
Fri 23 Oct – Sun 15 Nov 2026	UK	Kathmandu	full Enquire »
	£4,695	£3,395
Fri 26 Mar – Sun 18 Apr 2027	UK	Kathmandu	Available Book now »
2 places left with £150 early booking offer	£4,595 £4,445	£3,495 £3,345
Fri 15 Oct – Sun 7 Nov 2027	UK	Kathmandu	Available Book now »
2 places left with £150 early booking offer	£4,595 £4,445	£3,495 £3,345
Fri 22 Oct – Sun 14 Nov 2027	UK	Kathmandu	Available Book now »
2 places left with £150 early booking offer	£4,595 £4,445	£3,495 £3,345

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Group size: 3 – 9 people.

Single room supplement: £250

For comparison, this trek starts from £148 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Nepal on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
• UK airline taxes.
• One in-country, return flight between Ramechhap and Lukla by scheduled, fixed-wing aircraft.
• Return transfers between Kathmandu airport and the hotel (one on arrival and one on departure of your international flight).
• Return transfers between the hotel and Ramechhap Airport.
• 3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at a 4-star Hotel in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis.
• 1 nights' local hotel accommodation in Ramechhap, on a twin-sharing basis, including breakfast and dinner.
• 16 nights' full-board lodge ("Tea House") accommodation whilst on trek.
• 1 nights' full board accommodation in tents on a twin-sharing basis.
• Emergency equipment (oxygen for therapeutic use, Portable Hyperbaric Chamber (PAC), Satellite Communicator (either phone or InReach)) - see trip PDF for more details.
• All costs for Sherpa staff, cook staff and porters.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this trek on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Typical Itinerary

Day 1 - 2:	Fly to Kathmandu Team members joining on a "land-only", please plan to arrive in Kathmandu today, when your services will begin. Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	Drive to Ramechhap, overnight Freedom Resort You will leave Kathmandu at around 10am for the 4 - 5-hour drive to Ramechhap. Freedom Resort provides functional accommodation, with a nice spacious terrace for dining/relaxing, a swimming pool and air conditioned, twin-sharing rooms.
Day 4:	Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding It's a 10-minute walk from Freedom Resort to the airport. You will take an early morning flight to the airstrip at Lukla, the gateway to Nepal's famous Khumbu region. Trek to Phakding. Overnight lodge.
Day 5:	Trek to the famous Sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar (3,400m) Enter the Khumbu National Park and cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi. You climb steeply for about two hours up 'Namche Hill' to reach Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu Region. Overnight lodge.
Day 6:	Local hike, markets and culture in Namche Bazaar You will spend two nights in Namche Bazaar to allow you to slowly acclimatise. During this period you trek to the Everest View Hotel (3,900m). Overnight lodges.
Day 7:	The famous Sherpa village of Thame (3,844m) You leave the main Everest trail and journey north-west towards Tibet and the village of Thame, where Tenzing Norgay grew up. Overnight lodge.
Day 8:	Acclimatisation day and monastery hike from Thame Overnight lodge.
Day 9:	Off the beaten track: ancient Himalayan villages lead to Lungden (4,380m) The high valley beyond Thame sees few trekkers and remains the simple domain of yaks, farming and Sherpas. You walk by some very old, authentic Himalayan villages that blend almost invisibly into the landscape to arrive at Lungden. Overnight lodge.
Day 10:	Beautiful deserted valley and Renjo La Base Camp (4,900m) It is a steady walk on a mostly easy-going path to reach your campsite in a beautiful, deserted valley, just below the Nangpa La. This pass is an historical and important trade route between Tibet and Nepal. Overnight camp.
Day 11:	Pass 1. Cross the Renjo La (5,388m) to Gokyo Lakes (4,790m) The ascent of the first of your three passes is up a good but rocky path, which the locals frequently cross with yaks. Once on top the views towards Everest to the east are some of the best. Descend to Gokyo Lakes. Overnight lodge.
Day 12:	Rest day at beautiful Gokyo Lakes and Ngozumpa Glacier Overnight lodge.
Day 13:	Peak 1. Ascent of Gokyo Ri (5,357m), trek to Dragnag (4,700m) You climb the first of the 3 Peaks in the itinerary for stunning views of Everest. You then descend to Gokyo for lunch and cross incredible 'moonscape' of the Ngozumpa Glacier to arrive at Dragnag. Overnight lodge.
Day 14:	Pass 2. Cross Cho La (5,380m) to a lovely valley camp at Dzongla (4,830m) An 8 - 9 hour day to cross the second of the three passes. You follow a river up a pleasant valley and then descend to a grassy spot for lunch. After lunch, the route gains rocky scree and you pick your way up to the top of the pass, where there is a small glacier. Sometimes crampons are required if it is icy gaining the top of the pass. From the snow you descend over more rock and then drop down to reach Dzongla. Overnight lodge.
Day 15:	Dzongla to Lobuje (4,910m) with Ama Dablam views A short day steadily contouring the hillside to arrive at Lobuje, back on the main Everest trail. Overnight lodge.
Day 16:	Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,600m) via Gorak Shep (5,220m) About three hours beyond Lobuje, you reach Gorak Shep, the site of the 1953 expedition's base camp. You'll drop bags here and continue to base camp in about 1 hour 40 minutes. Overnight lodge.
Day 17:	Peak 2. Kala Pattar (5,550m) or 2nd opportunity to go to Everest Base Camp (5,600m). Finish the day back in Lobuje (4,940m). You make an ascent of Kala Pattar in the morning for the best light and views of Everest. If you didn't walk to Everest Base Camp yesterday, you can do so today. Descend to Lobuje. Overnight lodge.
Day 18:	Pass 3. Cross Kongma La (5,535m) to Chukkung (4,720m) Much underrated, the Kongma La is a challenging pass. The views from the Kongma La are really spectacular, especially towards Makalu in the east, of Ama Dablam's North Ridge and of Nuptse towering immediately over your head. The village of Chukkung is about 4 hours beyond the pass. Overnight lodge.
Day 19:	Peak 3. Climb Chukkung Ri (5,550m) and trek to Pangboche (3,950m) The third of your peaks is the hardest and involves some easy scrambling near the summit. The views from the top down the Khumbu Valley are superb. You descend to Pangboche. Overnight lodge.
Day 20:	Trek to Namche (3,520m) You now descend the main Everest trail before climbing to the monastery at Thyangboche. From Thyangboche continue to Namche. Overnight lodge.
Day 21:	Steady trekking back to Lukla with plenty of tea house breaks (2,840m)
Day 22:	Fly Lukla to Ramechhap Return drive to Kathmandu. Overnight hotel.
Day 23:	At Leisure in Kathmandu A chance to explore the bustling capital, with its beautiful temples and bustling markets. Overnight hotel.
Day 24:	Fly home Airport transfer. For those joining "land-only", you should book your flight home today.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, availability of porters and the health of team members can all contribute to changes. The leaders and their Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

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Reports & Reviews

First Trek: April 2012
Total: 11 trips

Have you been on this trip? If you'd like to contribute a trip report then we'll post it up on the site.

Team Member Reviews

• “A life long personal desire and challenge delivered.” CG, Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - Oct '14
• “A quality company which has good contacts in the destination country. I feel confident they can deal competently with any situation.” PR, Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes Oct '13

Leader Reports

• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes
  “The Jagged Globe Everest Base Camp 3 Peaks, 3 Passes Trekking Expedition 14/10/2022 to 06/11/2022 returned home after successfully completing their trek to Everest Base Camp  via the remote 3 Peaks and 3 Passes route. ...”
  report added 28/Nov/22
• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - October 2019
  “Take a bunch of committed trekkers, mix with an exceptional itinerary, blend carefully with jaw-dropping scenery, add a pinch of fine weather, a dash of ancient culture, and sprinkle with laughter.  Does this seem like the...”
  report added 20/Nov/19
• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - October 2018
  “After the group assembled from a range of destinations at the calming oasis of the Summit Hotel in Kathmandu, the trip started with a gloriously sunny, smooth flight into Lukla, capturing our first glimpses of the Himalayan Giants...”
  report added 13/Nov/18
• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - 15 Oct to 7 Nov '17
  “There are trips that just follow the itinerary and do what it says on the tin (in spite of a fond little expression of mine –“the itinerary is only in pencil”): this autumn season in Nepal appears to have seen a...”
  report added 14/Nov/17
• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - 15 Oct to 8 Nov '16
  “This was my second time on this wonderful and challenging trek. My first attempt was thwarted by a sudden heavy snowfall that prevented the team getting over the Cho La, but this time we were fortunate to have dry weather, mostly...”
  report added 15/Nov/16
• 12 more reports »

• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - 28 Apr to 22 May '16
  “This trek has to be just about the ultimate exploration of the Khumbu for a three week itinerary, taking in three peaks, three passes, Everest Base Camp and a trail that wherever you are has you amongst some of the most spectacular...”
  report added 02/Jun/16
• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - 17 Oct to 10 Nov '15
  “On our return to the Kathmandu oasis which is the Summit Hotel it was quite unusual to meet three other Jagged Globe groups there, logistics usually preclude this. It soon became evident that our team had been most fortunate in...”
  report added 23/Nov/15
• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes 11th Oct - 4th Nov '14
  “Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes October 2014 Our team consisted of: David & Lianne, Colin, Lisa & Nigel, Chris, Phil, Helen, Hugh and Richard Our team first laid eyes on each other at Heathrow T4. Despite the best efforts...”
  report added 10/Nov/14
• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - May '14
  “Everest 3 Peaks & 3 Passes Everest Trekking the Hard Way! 1 May ñ 25 May 2014 The team consisted of: 1. Shaymus 2. Louise 3. Tom 4. Rob 5. Andy 6. Paul 7. Sarah Sat at the Summit Hotel with the sun...”
  report added 30/May/14
• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - Oct '13
  “I have heard a lot of people say that they would not want to “do” the Everest Base Camp trek because they would expect it to be congested and over-commercialised. O.K. you may not go to the Khumbu peak season any more for the...”
  report added 13/Nov/13
• AR, Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes Oct '13
  “Previous client having received excellent service over many years. Key factors are that staff genuinely care. I've also noticed that there is a strong support network in the UK, as well as in country should anything go wrong. There...”
  report added 08/Nov/13
• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - 11 Oct to 4 Nov '12
  “The team met at Heathrow Airport with the exception of Jonathan who was meeting us in Kathmandu and culminating a 4 month travelling trip with the trek. The flights went without hitch and we were whisked from the Kathmandu Airport...”
  report added 06/Nov/12
• Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes - 3 to 27 May '12
  “Most of the team assembled at Heathrow airport T4 in eager anticipation of a trip into largely unvisited territory. One member, Graham, would join directly from Delhi making a total, including their expedition leader, Paul...”
  report added 31/May/12
• High Passes to Everest - 6 to 29 May '11
  “The group began bonding as a team during their training weekend in Wales and became reunited at various points in their journey to Nepal. Jos joined the British travellers in London, Graham and Kevin joined the party in Delhi and...”
  report added 06/Jun/11
• High Passes to Everest - 9 Oct to 1 Nov '09
  “It was a hectic scene in Heathrow airport as four Jagged Globe expedition teams assembled, very quickly the individual teams met and after introductions and nervous smiles we were on our way for an exciting challenging three week...”
  report added 19/Nov/09
• High Passes to Everest - 1 to 24 May '09
  “Mount Everest is the highest mountain on the earth’s surface. This fact alone is enough to encourage trekkers to walk for almost two weeks to glimpse a view of it. However the trek to Everest Base Camp is more than just Everest...”
  report added 27/May/09
• High Passes to Everest - 2 to 25 Oct '08
  “Eleven trekkers assembled at the Summit Hotel in Kathmandu with myself on 3 October ready to trek to Everest via the high passes. This trek ignores the obvious way to Everest up the deep Dudh Koshi Valley and instead heads north up...”
  report added 28/Oct/08