Everest Three Pass Trek-19 Days

We will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel where we will brief you on your upcoming trek. Feel free to explore the surrounding area today or catch up on your sleep before your early morning flight.

Wake up early for an amazing mountain-filled flight into one of the highest airports in the world! After meeting your local crew and being awed by the airstrip you just landed on, set off on a trail that takes you past a monastery, over a suspension bridge, and into the heartland of the Sherpa people.

We stop for the first night at Phakding, about a 3 hours hike from Lukla.

After breakfast start trekking with both ascents and descents to reach the market town of Namche Bazaar.  The trail takes us to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, over some more suspension bridges, and through rhododendron forests.

Tonight, we sleep in the biggest Sherpa town in the region – bustling with trekkers and climbers and locals going about their business.

Today is a day to let the body acclimatize as we have risen quickly to this altitude.  The best way to acclimatize is to be active.  Either be exploring Namche or better still, taking a walk in the neighborhood.  Head for the Everest View Hotel for your morning coffee!  You might come across people who have helicoptered in for breakfast with a view! And what a view it is – majestic Mt. Everest as the name suggests.

You might want to continue on to Khumjung village, home to  Khunde Hospital and Khumjung School.  Both were built in the 1960s by Sir Edmund Hillary.  Here you also find Khumjung Monastery which dates back hundreds of years although was reconstructed after the 2015 earthquake.  Today, as in the past, it is the center of Sherpa’s religion and culture. Allegedly there is a Yeti scalp inside the monastery!

Finally, stock up on any snacks you might want to take with you – the last shopping opportunity of the trek!

Tengboche village is home to Tengboche monastery, which boasts some of the most spectacular views of Everest and Lhotse! The route heads out across the Dudh Koshi River and through thick forests which gradually thin out as you cross the tree line.  As this is a Buddhist monastery there are stupas and mani (prayer) walls along the way.

There is an opportunity to attend prayers with the monks as well as take in the astounding views before retiring for the night in the village.

The trail is rugged and there are few trees on this windy trail between Tengboche and Dingboche villages.  With Ama Dablam towering above, the trail enters the Imja Valley where it descends to the Lobuche River before rising steeply up to Dingboche.

This lovely village has fields surrounded by stone walls to protect the high-altitude crops from grazing animals and the wind.  And quite a few lodges!

Another acclimatization day to aid with the rise in altitude and once again we suggest you keep active!  What better way to spend the time than by hiking to a viewpoint at Nagarjune Hill (5083m) – a round trip of around 4 to 5 hours.  The views are, naturally, worth the effort!  Periche Valley lies below and above lies Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lobuche East and Lobuche West, among others.

Take a short and easy walk to Chhukung(4700m), the last village before Island Peak. Enjoy view of glaciers and the towering south face of Lhotse.

Start early to cross Kongma La Pass (5,540 meters), the highest of the three passes. After enjoying the breathtaking views, descend to Lobuche (4,940 meters). This is a challenging day with 6–7 hours of walking.

On leaving Gorakshep in the early morning we hike along the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp. This iconic location is actually different from the one climbing expeditions use.  But we can see their colourful tents nearby –  but far enough away that trekkers do not disturb them in their arduous preparations.

Returning to Gorakshep for breakfast we then set out for Dzongla where we stay overnight.

Climb Kala Patthar (5,550 meters) early in the morning for the best sunrise view over Mount Everest. Then descend to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue to Dzongla (4,830 meters). Trekking time is around 5 hours.

A short and scenic trek of about 3 hours takes you to Gokyo (4,770 meters), nestled beside the third turquoise Gokyo Lake.

Early morning climb to Gokyo Ri (5,360 meters) for stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. The round trip takes about 4.5 hours. Return to Gokyo and enjoy the rest of the day exploring or resting.

Cross Renjo La Pass (5,360 meters), the final and one of the most spectacular passes. After enjoying views of the Gokyo lakes and surrounding peaks, descend to Lungdeng (4,600 meters). The trek takes about 5 to 6 hours.

Continue your descent through the remote Bhote Koshi Valley, passing Sherpa villages like Marlung and Thame. Reach Namche Bazaar after around 7 hours of trekking.

Retrace your steps through Phakding, Monjo, and other villages as you complete your final trekking day back to Lukla. The walk takes around 7 to 8 hours.

Catch an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu or Ramechhap (approx. 35 minutes). Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.