Everest 3 Pass Trek 19 Days

A 40-minute long mesmerizing flight takes you through the glorious Himalayas across several eight-thousanders as you land at the world’s most dangerous airstrip of Lukla to begin your intriguing journey. Today you hike up to Phakding which will act as a warm-up to the long trekking. You head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to reach Phakding. Overnight in Phakding. Accommodation: Trekking Lodge Hiking duration: 3-4hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 2,610m

You begin your day as you trek through the pine forest alongside the Dudh Koshi River to reach Monjo (2800m) which is the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. Then you ascend a steep path and cross a few bridges to reach the Gateway to Everest—the beautiful Namche overlooking Everest (8848m). Mountains such as Taboche (6367m), Thamserku (6623m), Kusum Kanguru (6367m), and Kangtega (6685m) can also be sighted along the way. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. • Accommodation: Trekking Lodge • Hiking Duration: 5-6 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 3,440m

Today is your acclimatization day at the trade hub of the region, Namche Bazaar. You explore the quaint villages inhabited by the Sherpas and their rich culture and cuisines. Also, visit the local Sherpa Museum here. Next, you hike to Hotel Everest View (3962m) for mesmerizing views of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Nuptse (7861m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), and Kusum Kanguru (6367m). You can opt to hike up to Khumjung village, the largest Sherpa settlement in the region. Khumjung houses a monastery that displays a skull of a Yeti, Asia’s abominable snowman. Overnight in Namche. • Accommodation: Trekking Lodge • Hiking Duration: 3-4 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 3440m

This day we leave Namche bazaar and walk for some time along the ridge and then descend to Dudh Koshi River at Phunkithanka. Then after crossing the bridge, we ascend the steep path up to the Tengboche. On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Tengboche has the largest Monastery in the Khumbu region. • Accommodation: Trekking Lodge • Hiking Duration: 5 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 3,880m

As we draw closer to Everest Base Camp, you’ll begin to notice that the majestic peaks of Nepal’s Himalayas seem to grow larger with every step. This impression will only get stronger today, as we follow the banks of the Dudh Koshi and trek beneath the towering frozen summits of mountains like Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam. Before reaching Dingboche, we’ll cut through the villages of Deboche and Pangboche. The former is home to a particularly fine • Accommodation: Trekking Lodge • Hiking Duration: 5-6 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 4,400m

Today’s route is shorter and gentler than the past few days, but the mountain scenery is no less impressive. Our riverside trail leads through rocky terrain, with snowcapped mountains peeking out from behind just about every ridge: Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam will be the stars of today’s show. We’ll reach the village of Chhukung after about three hours of hiking, and we’ll check in at a local teahouse before spending the rest of the day at our leisure. If you’re keen to do some more exploring, you can extend today’s section of the Everest Three Passes Trek by ascending to the nearby vantage point of Chhukung Ri. This mountaintop viewpoint offers a crowd-free look at some of Khumbu’s most marvelous summits: Ama Dablam, Makalu, Nupste, and Imja Tse (also known as Island Peak). If you’d rather sit back and relax with a cup of tea to enjoy the fine Himalayan view, you’ll have another chance to enjoy an acclimatization hike tomorrow; we’ll overnight here in Chhukung. • Accommodation: Trekking Lodge • Hiking Duration: 2 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 4740m

It’s almost time to approach the first of the high mountain passes that give the Everest Three Passes Trek its name, which means that we’ll soon be tackling some serious altitude. Today, then, will serve as another acclimatization day to prepare our bodies for the upcoming challenge. But that doesn’t mean you have to sit still. If you didn’t make it to Chhukung Ri yesterday, a sunrise hike to the viewpoint to watch dawn break across the Himalayas makes for an experience you won’t soon forget. We can also embark upon short-but-challenging day hikes to get a closer look at the twin summits of Ama Dablam and a nearby frozen lake; these smaller excursions will keep our bodies active and help us to adjust to the increasingly high elevations of the Khumbu. However you choose to spend the day, we’ll return to Chhukung in the afternoon to prepare our supplies for tomorrow and to spend another night in our cozy teahouse. Make sure to get plenty of rest to get ready for tomorrow’s climb! • Accommodation type: Trekking Lodge • Hiking duration: 3 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 5200 m (Chhukung Ri)

We’ll make an early start this morning as we strike out for the first of our Everest trek’s three high passes: Kongma La. Our path leads across the outstretched arm of Nuptse’s glacier, tracing a twisting course through rocky terrain before climbing the Niyang Khola valley to arrive at a series of frozen lakes. We’ll make a steep continuous ascent from here to reach the magnificent Kongma La itself. Standing at a lofty 5,535 meters above sea level, this represents the highest point so far on the Everest Three Passes Trek. After enjoying the remarkable alpine scenery and savoring our accomplishments, we’ll begin our descent to the other side. Our path now leads in the direction of Everest’s famous Khumbu Glacier, and we’ve got a tricky bit of downhill trekking ahead of us before we reach Lobuche. We’ll set a slow and steady pace, descending gradually and safely to arrive at our destination after about four hours of hiking from Kongma La. When we arrive at Lobuche, we’ll be more than ready for a good night’s rest! • Accommodation type: Trekking Lodge • Hiking duration: 7-8 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 5345m

This morning marks another major accomplishment on our Everest Three Passes Trek. We’ve specifically designed this itinerary to include the chance to visit Everest Base Camp, and today we’ll make the trek from Lobuche to this coveted mountaineering landmark. Our path leads along the rocky moraine of the Khumbu glacier on the approach to Gorak Shep, where we’ll stop to unload some of our gear and enjoy a hot lunch before pressing on for another two or three hours to reach Everest Base Camp itself. Along the way, we’ll achieve unbelievable mountain views from high vantage points along the apex of the Khumbu glacier, our destination drawing nearer with every step. When we arrive at Everest Base Camp, you’ll quickly find yourself caught up in the infectious atmosphere of celebration that pervades this bucket-list Himalayan hub. After mingling with other trekkers and climbers and taking plenty of once-in-a-lifetime photographs, we’ll make the return trek to Gorak Shep, where we’ll spend the night at the best available trekking lodge. • Accommodation type: Trekking Lodge • Hiking duration: 6-7 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 5,364 m (EBC)

With Everest Base Camp at our backs, you’d be forgiven for thinking that we’ve already seen the most remarkable views that the Himalayas have to offer. But when we make the early-morning ascent to the mountaintop of Kala Patthar today, you’ll be rewarded with the best alpine panorama you’ve seen so far. As the sun breaks over the Himalayas’ finest peaks, you’ll have front-row tickets to the show of a lifetime. Later this morning, we’ll descend back to Gorak Shep to retrieve our luggage and enjoy a late breakfast. Then we’ll strike out for the town of Dzongla, which should take us about four or five hours of trekking to reach. We’ll follow the right bank of the Dudh Koshi as we travel peacefully along this quiet stretch of the Everest Three Passes Trek, enjoying close-up looks at Ama Dablam, Lobuche, and some especially striking frozen lakes throughout the day. At Dzongla, we’ll get checked in to our teahouse and spend the rest of the day at our leisure. • Accommodation type: Trekking Lodge • Hiking duration: 4-5hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 5545 m

After enjoying an early-morning breakfast, we’ll set out for the second of our trek’s three high passes. Turning our steps towards the sky-scraping mountain of Cholatse, we’ll begin by traversing gentle terrain and crossing a series of streams before beginning to climb the rocky field of the glacial moraine. We’ll be surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas all day long, and mind-blowing scenery will greet your eyes in every direction. When we arrive at the high-altitude pass of Cho La, we’ll have climbed to 5,420 meters in elevation. After taking some spectacular photos of prayer flags set against a backdrop of Day 12: Dzongla to Thangna (4650 m.) This day at first we walk on the flat stone path for some time passing through an arid valley. Then we ascend the steep path to Chola Pass on the icy trails along Chola glacier. After we reach Chola pass we descend down on another side through the stony path until we reach Phedi. From there we climb down to Thangna. It is a small village with few lodges and tea shops. You can catch a glimpse of Machhermo Peak and some others. • Accommodation type: Trekking Lodge • Hiking duration: 5-6 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 4650 m

We walk along the glacier route until we reach the first Lake of Gokyo. The trek is easier over a flat path following the Dudh Koshi River up to Gokyo. It is a windy valley and situated near the third lake. At Gokyo, you are stunned by the natural beauty of Dudh Pokhari Lake. way. When we arrive in Gokyo, you’ll quickly fall in love with this charming village nestled along the azure shores of a lovely alpine lake. • Accommodation type: Trekking Lodge • Hiking duration: 2 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 4750 m

Just two days after watching the sun rise over Kala Patthar, we’ll embark on a second early-morning hike to catch a view that might just be its equal. The magnificent mountaintop vantage point of Gokyo Ri sits at an astounding 5,357 meters in elevation, and it’s one of the highest points on our Everest Three Passes Trek. We’ll arrive at the viewpoint just in time to watch the illumination of daybreak bathe the summits of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, and Nupste with spectacular golden light. From here, the turquoise pools of the Gokyo Lakes are especially bewitching as they glitter and shine in the dawning light of the morning. After enjoying this stunning view to its fullest, we’ll return to Gokyo Ri and spend the rest of the day at our leisure, allowing ourselves time to continue adjusting to the high altitudes of the Khumbu. • Accommodation type: Trekking Lodge • Hiking duration: 3-4 hrs approx • Mea Max. Altitude: 5357m (Gokyo Ri • ls: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 5357m (Gokyo Ri

After having breakfast in Gokyo, we’ll strike out for the last of the three passes on our Everest trek: Renjo La. We’ll approach the northern shore of the lake and traverse a series of switchbacks as we climb to the pass, which should take approximately three or four hours. Renjo La itself is situated at an altitude of 5, 345 meters, and the views from the pass are nothing short of stupendous: from here, you can see the colossal trail of the Ngozumpa Glacier, the distant town of Gokyo, and the peaks of Everest, Lhotse, and Taboche clutching at the sky. The second half of today’s trek will bring us down from the pass, descending along steep paths and treading alongside more of the region’s most stunning frozen lakes. Soon we’ll reach the village of Lumde, where we may stop to purchase supplies and grab a quick bite to eat. From here, it’s a short hike to Marulung, where we’ll stop for the day and spend the night in a local trekking lodge. • Accommodation type: Trekking Lodge • Hiking duration: 7-8 hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 5360m ( Renjo La)

Today marks the beginning of our long descent from the highest reaches of the Khumbu. To get started, we’ll hike along the riverbank of the Bhote Koshi, following an ancient salt trading route used historically to exchange goods and supplies from Tibet. After about three hours on the trail, we’ll come across the village of Thame. This is a great place to stop for lunch and reflect on the miles we’ve covered so far. Thame is also renowned locally as the hometown of Apa Sherpa, who long held the record of summiting Mount Everest more times than any other climber. We’ll move on after lunch, making the final approach to Namche Bazaar as we descend through the highlands of the Khumbu for a few more hours. When we arrive at Namche, make sure to take advantage of the town’s bakeries for a truly sumptuous treat before turning in at our guesthouse for the night. • Accommodation type: Trekking Lodge • Hiking duration: 6-7hrs approx • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included) • Max. Altitude: 3,440 m

Retrace your trail passing through quaint Sherpa villages and cross the Dudh Koshi River to reach Lukla. Once you reach Lukla, you can enjoy a night of music and drinks with your fellow trekkers and share your wonderful achievement as you reminisce about your mountain journey. Overnight in Lukla.

A flight to or from Lukla is never enough or tiring. Fly through the glorious Himalayas again as you reach Kathmandu. The rest of the day is a leisure period. You can go exploring around the valley but we suggest you not miss the farewell dinner. An evening dinner will be organized by the company to celebrate the successful trek. Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, you will be taken to the international airport for your final departure. Satisfied and happy with our services, we hope you will want to book another trip with our company as we drive you to your preferred drop-off point for your see-off.