The Highlights of Everest Three High Passes Traverse Trekking

‘ a mind blowing experience crossing scenic high passes around Khumbu / Everest area’

Highlights :

“Sweeping scenic flight to and from Kathmandu / Lukla with awesome mountain panorama
Walk into lovely traditional Sherpa farm villages of immense interesting Buddhist culture
Scenic views of snow capped peaks with Everest and other adjoining mountains and landscapes
Exploring Sherpa villages and old Buddhist monasteries enriched with ancient artifacts and idols
Crossing picturesque passes over Kongma-la, Cho-la and Renjo-la at above 5,500 m high
From green alpine woodland to rugged terrain of remorseless fields of ice and glaciers”

Introduction:

Everest Three High Passes Traverse, certainly a fully loaded adventure of a lifetime experience where you will be on high ridges above world’s highest passes over Kongmo-la 5,535m, Tsho-La 5,368 m and Renjo-la at 5,360 m with stunning view points at Gokyo Ri 5,357 m and Kalapathar 5,545 m high.

A climb to scenic Kalapathar will be the highest point of the adventure on Everest Three High Passes traverse, where you will be encircled with arrays of world’s highest peaks including Mt. Everest at its closest within stone throws distances.

Another grand view point of Gokyo Ri where you will have an opportunity to grasp world’s four highest mountain at one look with number one Mt. Everest- 4^th highest Mt. Lhotse, 5^th highest Mt. Makalu and Cho-Oyu world 6^th highest peaks.

Besides the mountain views and dramatic scenery of deep and high valleys, the green hills covered with enchanting alpine forests of birch, juniper, rhododendron (the national flower of Nepal), magnolia, pines, and fir tree lines are also totally fascinating. Consequently, these diverse landscapes make each daily walk an extraordinary experience.

Everest Three High Passes

Everest Three High Passes Traverse, walks lead you to lovely Sherpa villages the highlanders of Everest and Khumbu region, the hardy people famous as world’s best natural climbers with its rich lively colorful culture interwoven with Buddhism religions similar to Tibetan way of life and old heritage of living as it was for hundreds of centuries.

On this trek, you will have the opportunity to visit old monasteries of immense interest. The ancient artifacts, paintings, and sacred idols of Lord Buddha fill these monasteries. Additionally, you will find depictions of other highly respected priests known as Rinpoche.

Everest Three High Passes Traverse can be done either clockwise or anticlockwise, depending on your choice and itinerary. Regardless of the direction you choose, the adventure continues as it leads you to high passes above 5,500 meters. Along the way, you’ll experience breathtaking panoramas of mountains and picturesque landscapes.

Our walk begins with a short, panoramic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From there, we head towards the higher Khumbu Valley, passing through charming villages such as Ghat, Phakding, and Monjo. Notably, we visit the famous Namche Bazaar, where the vibrant Saturday market takes place.

The walk leads through lovely, serene woodlands to the beautiful Thyangboche Monastery area. There, you will be surrounded by mighty peaks, including Everest and the magnificent Ama Dablam.

Finally, our adventure leads us through the barren and arid terrain of Dingboche and Lobuche. We traverse the windswept areas, crossing the high Kongma-la to reach Everest Base Camp. Afterward, the journey continues as we cross our second scenic pass, Cho-la (Tsho-la), to arrive at the beautiful Gokyo Valley. There, we marvel at its emerald lakes beneath the Ngozumba glaciers. Subsequently, our final adventure takes us over the Renjo-la Pass. Ultimately, we conclude this amazing Everest Three High Passes Traverse by reaching Lukla. From there, we enjoy a scenic, short flight back to the hustle and bustle of city life in Kathmandu.

Everest Three High Passes traverse starting first with an adventure crossing over Kongmo-la at 5,535 m beyond Imjatse valley to reach at Everest base camp via Lobuche and Gorakshep.

Our second adventure takes you over Tsho-la (Cho-la) at 5,368 meters, leading to the beautiful Gokyo Lakes. Next, we cross our final pass, Renjo-la, at 5,360 meters. This marks the completion of our Everest Three High Passes Traverse adventure.

Everest Three High Passes traverse rewards your with spectacular views of Mt. Everest (8,848m / 29, 028ft),  Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m-24,940 ft), Nuptse (7,855m-25,772 ft) and Lho – La or or Khumbutse peak (6,036 m – 19,992ft) Mt. Lingtren (6,749 m / 22,142 ft) Changtse ( 7,583 m / 25,230 ft) Mt. Pumori (7,161 m / 25,772 ft)  Amadablam ( 6,812 m / 22,480 ft) Kangtenga (6,782 m / 22, 380 ft) Tharmarserku ( 6,623 m / 21, 855 ft) Kwangde (6,011 m / 19,837 ft) Kusum Khanguru (6,373 m / 21,030 ft).

Similarly, holy peak of Khumbi-la (5,761 m / 19,012 ft) and as far world’s 5^th highest Mt. Makalu (8,463 m / 27, 766 ft) 6^th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu (8,201 m / 26,906 ft) with trekking peaks Island Peak / Imjatse (6,160 m / 20,328ft) Lobuje Peak (6,119 m / 20,192 ft) Khongma Tse / Mehara Peak (5, 849 m) Pokhalde ( 5,806 m / 19,159 ft) and many other smaller unnamed peaks.

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