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Three Passes Trek

Three passes, Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La, over 16,500 ft / 5,000 m at the foot of the world's tallest mountain, the Three Passes Trek is one of Nepal's premier trekking routes. Here's everything you need to know for a successful trip.

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Nepal’s Three Passes Trek a lollipop loop in the Everest Region starting and ending in either Jiri or Lukla (Jiri for those of you with more time – I definitely recommend hiking in from Jiri – and Lukla for everyone flying to the mountains).

The loop goes over three of Nepal’s high passes, Kongma La (18,209 ft / 5,550 m), Cho La (17,782 ft / 5,420 m), and Renjo La (17,560 ft / 5,360 m), and you can easily make a detour to Everest Base Camp you’re into that (probably worth it).

If you’re not comfortable doing this trip alone, you can easily hire a guide (and even a porter), but I would recommend tackling this without a guide if that’s something you’re comfortable with. The information here is (hopefully) all you need to get it done.

If you have any questions about the Three Passes Trek or trekking in Nepal, then get in touch.

Nepal Kongma La Top
The highest point of the Three Passes Trek.

Three Passes Trek Facts

  • Language: Nepali
  • Currency: Nepalese Rupee / NPR
  • Time Zone: NPT (UTC+5:45)
  • Calling Code: +977
  • Drinking Age: 18
  • Drinking Tap Water: Not Okay
  • Flushing Toilet Paper: Not Okay
  • Cellular Network: GSM/CDMA EV-DO
  • Vaccinations Required: CDC
  • Credit Cards: Visa/MC accepted, but carry cash
  • Tipping: Not expected
  • Emergency Number: Police: 100 Fire: 101
  • Outlets: Indian, Europlug / 220-240 Volts
  • Visa Requirements: External Link!

Faces of the Himalaya

  • Nepal Man
  • Nepal Kid
  • Nepal Couple
  • Nepal Kid
  • Nepal Man
  • Nepal Man

The Pass Guides

  • Guide to Nepalโ€™s Three Passes Trek
  • Kongma La Guide
  • Cho La Guide
  • Renjo La Guide

Three Passes Trek Posts

  • Three Passes Trek Map (and GPS Track)
  • Nepal Three Passes Trek Gear List
  • Nepal Three Passes Trek
  • Catching (Or Not Catching) A Flight To Lukla
  • 15 Things To Remember Trekking In The Himalaya
  • What Is Food Like In The Himalaya?
  • Faces Of Nepal And The Himalaya

Nepal Posts

  • How To Get Through Nepal Immigration, Quickly and Easily
  • Photo Gallery: Kathmandu, Nepal

Three Passes Trek Journal

  • Day 1: Lukla to Monjo
  • Day 2: Monjo to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 3: Namche Acclimatization Loop
  • Day 4: Namche Bazaar to Pangboche
  • Day 5: Pangboche to Dingboche
  • Day 6: Dingboche Acclimatization
  • Day 7: Dingboche to Chukhung
  • Day 8: Kongma La (Chukhung to Lobuche)
  • Day 9: Lobuche to Dzongla
  • Day 10: Cho La (Dzongla to Dragnag)
  • Day 11: Dragnag to Gokyo
  • Day 12: Renjo La (Gokyo to Thame)
  • Day 13: Thame to Lukla

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Kongma La
Nepal-Three-Passes-Cho-La-Dzongla-Sunset
Nepal-Three-Passes-Trek-Day-13-7
Nepal-Dingboche-Climb-PAvel-Olga

I’ve tried to make this as accessible and straightforward as possible because I remember what a hassle it was to find information about hiking unguided to Three Passes Trek in the winter.

If you have any suggestions on how this page can be improved, questions about the the ride, or requests for future posts, then contact me and let me know!

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