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Everest Three Passes Trek

Everest / Khumbu

Duration17–21 daysMax altitude5,545mBest seasonApril-May, October-NovemberFromLukla

About Everest Three Passes Trek

The Three Passes trek is the most complete and demanding way to experience the Everest region, linking the Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,420m) and Renjo La (5,360m) into one strenuous high-altitude circuit. It includes Everest Base Camp, the Kala Patthar viewpoint and the Gokyo Lakes, rewarding strong, well-acclimatized trekkers with the best of the Khumbu away from the crowds on the connecting passes.

Duration

17–21 days

Max altitude

5,545m

Best season

April-May, October-November

Budget

$35–$60 / day

Guide

Guide recommended

Route

Lukla → Lukla

Highlights

Three high passes: Kongma La, Cho La, Renjo La

Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar

Gokyo Lakes

The most complete Khumbu experience

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Nearby attractions

Everest Base CampGokyo LakesNamche Bazaar

$35–$60 / day

estimated per person

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DifficultyExtreme

Duration17–21 days

Max altitude5,545m

Best seasonApril-May, October-November

Permits2 required

Trip cost estimator · Everest Three Passes Trek

$4,600total est.

$2,300 per person · 2 travellers

Your nationality

Foreign nationals pay standard TIMS and national-park / conservation-area permit fees.

Package level

Comfortable teahouses, mix of private transport, licensed guide

Travellers

Extra days

base 18 days

Standard package (per person)$2,300

Per person$2,300

× 2 travellers$4,600

Estimate only. Covers permits, guide, lodging and food on the standard route at the chosen level — international flights and personal gear are not included. Permit and national-park fees vary by nationality (Nepali and SAARC nationals pay less), which is reflected above. Group sizes can lower the per-person cost as guide and transport are shared.

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