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Three Passes Trek (incl. Gokyo)

Three Passes Trek (incl. Gokyo) — the trail guide

The Three Passes Trek (incl. Gokyo) is a 117.4 km trek in Nepal, typically walked in 18–21 days, with 7264 m of total ascent. It rates Expert on our published rubric (62 m of gain per km, topping out at 5508 m). Its operating periods and current access must be checked with the linked route authorities; historical climate averages cannot establish whether the route is open or passable.

A high-altitude Khumbu itinerary using Renjo La, Cho La and Kongma La and linking the Gokyo and Everest trekking corridors inside Sagarmatha National Park.

Quick facts

Distance117.4 km
Total ascent7264 m
Typical duration18–21 days
Difficulty (computed)Expert
Steepness62 m gain per km
High point5508 m
CountryNepal
RegionNepal

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Expert" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Official planning information

Elevation profile

Low point 2543 m · high point 5508 m · 7264 m total ascent over 117.4 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 2852 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan-2°67 mm
Feb-2°74 mm
Mar106 mm
Apr13°117 mm
May14°254 mm
Jun16°11°581 mm
Jul17°13°806 mm
Aug17°13°735 mm
Sep16°11°484 mm
Oct13°146 mm
Nov10°35 mm
Dec30 mm

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Three Passes Trek (incl. Gokyo)?

The Three Passes Trek (incl. Gokyo) is 117.4 km, and most hikers complete it in 18–21 days. Total elevation gain is 7264 m.

How difficult is the Three Passes Trek (incl. Gokyo)?

It rates Expert on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 62 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 5508 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

What season and condition information is available for the Three Passes Trek (incl. Gokyo)?

Sagarmatha park-level planning seasons: March–May and October–November. Nepal Tourism Board lists March–May and October–November as broad regional planning seasons for Sagarmatha National Park. That park-level calendar does not report whether Renjo La, Cho La or Kongma La is currently crossable. This note was reviewed 30 Jul 2026 and is not live status; re-check the linked authorities before booking and departure.

Where is the Three Passes Trek (incl. Gokyo)?

In Nepal. The route starts near 27.688, 86.732 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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