An early start (5 a.m.) is recommended!
Once you arrive at the pass, you will have access to electrical outlets, so take advantage of them, as they are free, unlike those at some lodges!
Thagnak - Dzonglha
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!
This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Three Pass Trek from Jiri
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.93 mi -
Average duration: 4h 55 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 2,484 ft -
Descent: - 1,988 ft -
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Highest point: 17,612 ft -
Lowest point: 15,364 ft
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Country:
Nepal
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Start: N 27.941184° / E 86.721242° -
End: N 27.939885° / E 86.772983° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 15,364 ft - Thagnak
- 1 : mi 3.09 - alt. 17,608 ft - Cho La
- E : mi 5.93 - alt. 15,850 ft - Dzonglha
Notes
Other walks in the area
Gokyo - Thagnak
Visorando Member 2.50 mi
+240 ft
-466 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nepal
This hike can be done after climbing Gokyo Ri, or the next day for better acclimatisation. We reach Thagnak, the village before the second pass of this trek!
Crossing the Ngozumba Glacier!
Climbing Gokyo Ri
Visorando Member 2.97 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,919 ft
3h 00
Difficult
Departure from Nepal
This stage is another day of acclimatisation, climbing up to the magnificent Gokyo Ri, a peak overlooking Gokyo and its lake at an altitude of 5,357 metres, where you can hope to catch a glimpse of Everest! The view is well worth the detour.
Dzonghla - Gorakshep
Visorando Member 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!
Lobuche - Chukhung
Visorando Member 7.14 mi
+2,283 ft
-2,910 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Nepal
The hike passes through the third and final pass of the 3 Passes Trek (Kongma La)! We leave the busy trail from base camp to climb Kongma La, at an altitude of 5,535 metres, after crossing the Khumbu Glacier. The view from up there is well worth the effort, with a magnificent lake below and, not Everest, but Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam..
Lungden - Gokyo
Visorando Member 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.
Gorakshep - Lobuche
Visorando Member 5.19 mi
+1,578 ft
-2,356 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Nepal
We begin our return from base camp to rejoin the 3 Passes trek route.
This hike includes a detour to the highest point of our trek, Kala Patthar at an altitude of 5,645 metres, which offers a magnificent view of Everest.
Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep
Visorando Member 5.00 mi
+669 ft
-673 ft
2h 55
Difficult
Departure from Nepal
Finally, the long-awaited stage! Return trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp (5,364 metres above sea level) from Gorakshep.
This trail is very busy, and you will encounter many other trekkers, mountaineers, porters and ponies. The summit of Everest is not visible from base camp, but you can see it on the road leading there.
Khumjung - Lukla
Visorando Member 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.
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