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Three Pass Trek from Jiri
Visorando Member
193.18 mi
+72,989 ft
-71,673 ft
21 days
Very difficult
Departure from Nepal
This trek is the complete version of the 3 Passes trek, passing through Everest Base Camp (EBC). It starts in Jiri and retraces the steps of the historic trek made by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay during their ascent to Everest Base Camp to make the first ascent of Everest in 1953.
Please note: this circuit is different from the "classic" circuit leading to Everest Base Camp, as it crosses three passes at an altitude of over 5,000 metres (Renjo La, Kongma La, Cho La), making it much more demanding.
This is a high-altitude trek (8 days at over 4,000 metres) that requires good acclimatisation (above 3,000 metres, do not sleep more than 500 metres higher than the previous night, and remain alert to the signs of acute mountain sickness)!
Cheplung - Namche
10.11 mi
+5,135 ft
-2,700 ft
9h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Nepal
First day on the Three Passes Trek! The days will be shorter from now on, but the altitude will also start to increase!
There will be a lot more traffic (trekkers, porters, cows, mules, ponies, etc.)! Some pretty Himalayan footbridges!
Walks near Lukla
Acclimatisation at Khunde Peak
6.38 mi
+2,841 ft
-2,831 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Nepal
Let's go for a day of acclimatisation to get your body used to the altitude!This option will take you up to Khunde Peak (4,200 m), passing through the village of Khunde!
Once at the top, instead of turning back down, this hike follows the ridge to Sir Edmund Hillary Viewpoint at 4,100 metres.
Namche - Samde
4.50 mi
+1,509 ft
-771 ft
3h 25
Difficult
Departure from Nepal
A short stage to get back on the road towards the first pass: Renjo La. The trails are a little less busy than on the route to base camp, and the scenery is just as magnificent.
Khumjung - Lukla
13.65 mi
+3,947 ft
-6,900 ft
9h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Nepal
The last stage of the 3 Passes Trek, this hike descends to Lukla where some may take a flight from the famous Tenzing-Hillary Airport to return directly to Kathmandu. The stage crosses Namche Bazaar again, where you can stock up on souvenirs before heading back down.
Samde - Lungden
7.73 mi
+2,897 ft
-577 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Nepal
Away from the usual trails, this stage takes us to the foot of the first pass: Renjo La. The arrival point is above 4,000 metres, so be careful to acclimatise! Lungden is a small high-altitude village with a few simple but welcoming lodges.
Lukla - Nunthala
19.04 mi
+7,598 ft
-9,797 ft
15h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Nepal
We return to the road we took on the way there, so this stage is a little longer and less interesting. It can be divided into two if necessary, stopping for example in Bupsa, after 18 km. This leaves 12 km to cover the next day.
Lungden - Gokyo
7.58 mi
+3,406 ft
-2,139 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Nepal
This stage is the first pass of the famous 3 Passes Trek! Renjo La, at an altitude of 5,360 metres, is reached after a 4-5 hour climb (it's worth the effort)! If you're lucky with the weather, this pass is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the trek.
Bupsa - Cheplung
11.28 mi
+6,099 ft
-4,987 ft
10h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Nepal
This stage is the last part of the trek from Jiri to Lukla! After this stage, you will join the 3 Passes trek route, with much shorter stages than before (the altitude is starting to make itself felt).
Thagnak - Dzonglha
5.93 mi
+2,484 ft
-1,988 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Nepal
The second pass at over 5,000 metres on this 3-pass trek is the Cho La Pass at 5,430 metres. At the top, there is a beautiful panorama with a view of Lobuche (6,119 m).
Be careful, this pass is more technical than the first and may require crampons for the snowy sections!
Dzonghla - Gorakshep
7.07 mi
+1,680 ft
-597 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Nepal
This stage joins the Everest Base Camp trek route, which is very touristy. It leads to Gorakshep, the last village before EBC, and the route is very well marked.
From here on, there are many more people passing through, and prices continue to rise!