Three passes trek in Everest region.

Three passes trek is one of the unique trekking route in Everest region.this route is extremely becoming popular in these days due to spectacular view of high Himalayan range include some of the top ten mountains of the world like  mount Everest 8848m,mount Lhotse 8516m., mount Makalu 8463m. and cho oyu 8201m. Three passes trekking route not only command to see above high mountains but also offers to view other beautiful peaks named Pumori,Amadablam,Cholatse,khungtega and labuche,thamserku etc.specially this trekking route is designed for who want to do challenging or strenuous trekking in high Himalaya therefore who doing this trek need to cross chola pass5420m. , kongma-la pass 5535 m. and renjola pass 5338m. this region is known as inhabitant of Sherpa caste who following the Buddhism so along the trek trekkers can see the colorful prayer flags,Mani walls and also trekkers explore the old monasteries that carries rising history of Buddhism in khumbu region.along the trek trekkers can enjoy with fifth highest lake of the world known as Gokyo lake and matchless view of kalapathar means  hill of black rock.Sherpa people-is one of the ethnic group of Nepal among the 102 different caste, has own language,culture and traditions and following the Buddhist religion.in the past,they lived eastern part of nepal but in these days they migrate all part of Nepal so in khumbu region also trekkers can visit Sherpa village and to get chances to learn about their society,life style and the culture. festival of Sherpa people- Manirimdu-- festival is one the main and famous festival in khumbu region which is especially celebrated in the monastery of the tengboche,Thami and chiwang village.according to history Mani rimdu is celebrated first time in 1930 at the rongbukh monastery in Tibet is the place where this festival is originated.the festival start right after the full moon of autumn.in this festival,the monks,with elaborate mask and  costumes on and perform a series of ritualistic dances of the triumph of Buddhism over born,the ancient religion of Tibet. on the first day of this festival monks from monastery pray in the country yard and second day the lama will dance with brocade gowns and wonderful painted-mouth masks.throughout the dances ,symbolic demons are conquered,dispelled or subdued.

the demons representing the inner hatred,greed and ignorance is overcome through meditation.at the end of the ceremonies monks perfom the sacred mask dances known as "cham" include some dramatic interludes intended at delighting the crowds.in this festival the Sherpa people from all over the khumbu region will attend and enjoy all together at monastery
Dumje festival-this festival was started in 1971 at kyilkhor-digma and in samten-choaling monastery in 1998.dumje festival also an important festival in Sherpa community. in this festival the monks will performed the trantik dances of guru tsengye(the eight different aspects of guru rimpochhe and padmasanbhava in junbesi monastery on annually in January.it is primary objective is to subdue all the evils spirits that harm sentient the demonic forces,hindrances and evil spirits on the one hand and to appease the high gods on the other.
Dhudkunda festival- dudhkunda festival is not only for Sherpa people but also famous for the other ethnic groups.it is celebrated in mid august to mid September at the dudhkund lake.the lake get it's name literally "milk lake" from its pale,glacier-fed waters.according to legend and myths the creative of lingam of the lord Shiva stand up the corner of the lake so who don't have the child then if they visit with empty of cradle and pray to the shivalinga then they believe will get child.How to get there?-Trekking will start from lukla so the most common ways to get lukla from Kathmandu are 1/ flight Tribhuwan international air port to lukla or drive to jiri village and 2/3 days walk up to Lukla..............................................

Day 1 / arrival in kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 2 / sightseeing in historical places in kathmandu valley and bhaktapur city
Day 3 / fly to lukla 2840 m. and hike  to phakding 2800m / 4 hrs
Day 4 / trek to Namche bazzar 3400m. /6 hrs
Day 5 / acclimatization day
Day 6 / trek to tengboche 3860m./4 hrs
Day 7 / trek to dingboche 4350m./ 4 hrs
day 8 / trek to Amadablam base camp for acclimatization
Day 9 / trek to chhukung 4743m./4 hrs
Day 10 / trek to kongma-la base camp 5000m. 4 hrs need tent
Day 11 / trek over the kongma-la pass 5535m. and trek to lobuche 4930m/ 6 hrs
Day 12 / trek to EBC 5400m. and back to Gorakshep 5170m / 7 hrs
Day 13 / trek to kalapathar 5545m/ and trek to dzongla 8 hrs
Day 14 / trek over the chola pass 5420m and trek to dranag / 7 hrs
Day 15 / trek to Gokyo /4 hrs
Day 16/ trek to gokyo peak / 4 hrs
Day 17 / trek over the renjola pass 5338m. trek to arye / 8/ hrs
Day 18 / sight trip to glaciers view point
Day 19 / trek to thame 6hrs
Day 20 / trek to monjo 6 hrs
Day 21 / trek to Lukla 5 hrs
Day 22 / fly back to Kathmandu
Day 23 / rest and shopping day
Day 24 / fly back to home.
note-above itinerary and trekking days are possible to change,will depend on client's interest and time.
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