Everest Three High Passes Trek

Meet our company representative outside the arrival terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport. They will drop you at the hotel in a private vehicle and inform you about the day program.

In the evening, you meet our manager, who will brief you on the program and introduce your team to your trekking guide. 

The trek begins with a thrilling flight to Lukla from Kathmandu early in the morning. The flight offers a great bird' s-eye view of the Himalayan mountains.

You meet with the porters at Lukla airport and begin trekking towards Phakding village. The trail is rugged and forested. You walk through small villages like Chheplung, Thade Koshi and Ghat. In Ghat, you will see the curving mani stone and chortens. 

Important Note: During the peak season, flights will be operated from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap, to Lukla. In the spring, from mid-March to mid-May and late September to November in the autumn season, all flights take off and land at Manthali Airport.

The Manthali airport, Ramechhap, is 142 km from Kathmandu, a 4-5 hour drive. To catch a flight to Lukla from Ramechhap, you must depart around 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. from Kathmandu. 

The trail between Phakding and Namche Bazaar passes through dense rhododendron forests and crosses numerous suspension bridges.

From Phakding, the trail ascends to Monjo village, where we'll stop for lunch and register our permits. From here onwards, we trek in the Sagarmatha National Park. The final ascent to Namche Bazaar is steep.

You have a rest day in Namche Bazaar to get used to the elevation. Today, you go on a short excursion to the Hotel Everest View, where you can see stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, etc.

If you feel okay, you can continue the hike to the ancient Khumjung monastery. After the hike, return to Namche Bazar and spend the rest of the day exploring the village. Visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and Everest Photo Gallery.

The trail ascends and descends through lush forests, and you may encounter wildlife. After passing by Phunki Thanka village, you walk on an uphill route that leads to Tengboche village. Here, you'll visit the Tengboche monastery, the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region. The view of Mt. Ama Dablam from this village is outstanding.

After breakfast, you walk through a deep rhododendron forest, a nunnery, and huge mani stones to Pangboche village. You walk along the verdant foothills and terrace fields, enjoying captivating mountain views, and reach Dingboche village. This village is called the Summer Valley of the Khumbu region.

After breakfast today, you will hike to Nagarjun Hill (5050m). The hike offers spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Makalu, and the surroundings. 

Today is a short and easy walking day on the alpine terrain. After we reach Chhukung, we can do a small hike around the settlement. 

The trail crosses Kongma La pass. You wake up early in the morning and ascend a steep trail to the top of Kongma La Pass, which welcomes you with a grand mountain landscape. On the way, you pass by small frozen lakes. From the top, you'll walk on a steep downhill route to Lobuche village. 

On this day, you’ll reach the Everest base camp, which is in the lap of Mt. Everest. From Lobuche, you walk alongside the Khumbu Glacier and reach Gorak Shep. From here, you walk on a rocky, steep route to EBC. You'll take pictures and enjoy the views before descending back to Gorak Shep to spend the night.

Before leaving Gorak Shep, you'll hike to the famous Kala Patthar. The sunrise from this point is spectacular. You can see mountains and clouds all around us. After visiting Kala Patthar, you descend to Gorak Shep and walk on a rough path. The trail ascends to Dzongla, where you'll be spending the night.

Today, you’ll cross the Cho La pass. From Dzongla, you walk on rocky trails and glacial moraines. The trail gradually climbs to the pass. The scenery from the top of the pass is jaw-dropping. After enjoying the view, you descend to Thagnak. The downhill route is steep, so be careful while walking.

The trail is very gentle. You cross the Ngajumpa glacier, passing rocking paths and ice lakes. On the way, stunning snow-capped mountains accompany us. Before reaching Gokyo village, you'll walk past a few alpine lakes and reach Dudh Pokhara, where the village is situated.

Today is your acclimatization day in Gokyo village. You'll hike to the Gokyo Ri early in the morning to witness a glorious sunrise with snow-capped mountain views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Cho Oyu, etc. Later in the day, you can visit the different Gokyo Lakes and enjoy the views.

From Gokyo Valley, the trail ascends along the Dudh Pokhari, and you walk for about a couple of hours on the steep path to reach the top of the Renjo La pass. The views of Gokyo Ri, emerald Gokyo Lakes, and Ngozumpa Glacier from the top of the pass are outstanding.

The trail then descends, following stone staircases and loose rocks, to the south bank of Angladumba Tsho Lake. From here, you walk on a slippery ice field and pass by Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake before trekking down a narrow valley to Lungden.

The trail descends to Thame from Lungden. You gradually walk through the remote villages of Sherpas, and the mountain scenery is also excellent while trekking. You'll visit the ancient monastery in Thame. Leaving Thame, you walk through lush forests.

On the way, you pass small villages and see locals doing their daily chores. Likewise, the mountain views along the trail are fantastic.

The trail from Namche Bazaar descends steeply through dense forests and settlement areas, crossing numerous suspension bridges. You'll reach Monjo village and continue walking towards Phakding. From here, you walk along the Dudh Koshi River to Lukla.

You fly to Kathmandu from Lukla in the early morning. The flight is short and scenic. From Kathmandu airport, the team will escort you to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the vibrant streets of Thamel and doing window shopping. 

The trek has ended, and our airport team will take care of your check-out from the hotel. They will drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and bid our last goodbye.