Everest Three Passes Trek

Start your day by having a typical Nepali breakfast, and later head on a tour to explore the major UNESCO world heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley which include Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. After exploring these sites, we will head back to the hotel to prepare for the trek. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Early morning, get on an airplane and fly to Lukla, the gateway of the Everest region. The flight shows you the beauty of the Khumbu region. Upon arrival at Lukla, we get our stuff ready and begin the trek to Phakding which includes crossing steep and forested trails. We arrive at Phakding in the afternoon. Overnight stay at Phakding.

The trail to the biggest Sherpa settlement of this region comprises of numerous ups and downs. These trails are a bit difficult but the amazing view of the Dudh Koshi River and Thamserku (6608m) will soothe you. As we cross the Bengkar village, we reach the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park. After checking the permits, we cross the Jorsalle village and arrive at Namche. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

This day is separated for the purpose of acclimatization. We will spend the day exploring the numerous sites around Namche Bazaar. We will head towards the Everest View Hotel and enjoy the awesome Himalayan vista of peaks like Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), and Thamserku (6608m). We make a short visit to the Khumjung monastery and the Hilary school. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

The trail for the day involves some easy walking until we arrive at Phunki Tenga. We make our way towards the Tengboche village and it houses the largest monastery in the Everest region. We explore the monastery and interact with the monks that reside here. From the monastery, we can observe the cinematic display of mountains like Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6608m), Nuptse (7861m), and Lhotse (8414m). Overnight stay at Tengboche.

The trail showcases a vibrant display of birch, Rhododendron, and coniferous forests. On the trek, we will be accompanied by the gorgeous view of Ama Dablam (6856m) and Lhotse (8414m). The trail leads downwards to Debuche, and after crossing the Imja River, we reach Pangboche. With awesome scenery of the Pangboche monastery, we tread ahead and arrive at the settlement of Dingboche. Overnight stay at Dingboche.

We walk through the stone guarded fields and the Imja Khola valley. The trail takes us through Bibre and we can see numerous yaks here. We can easily observe the Ama Dablam (6856m) from here. The path gets steep as we begin the ascent to Chhukung. We reach Chhukung and spend the remainder of the day there. Overnight stay at Chhukung.

The trek commences early as we have to reach the top of the Kongma La Pass (5535m). We walk through the Nuptse glacier moraines and head towards the Kongma La Pass. As we summited the pass, we can see prayer flags that are blanketed by snow. The descent from the pass is more challenging and we shall take precautions while doing so. The trail takes a north turn through the Khumbu glacier, and we follow it to arrive at Lobuche. Overnight stay at Lobuche.

The trail moves along the Khumbu glacier, and we can see the northern side of Everest along with other gigantic peaks like Pumori (7165m), Khumbutse (6608m), and Nuptse (7861m). We walk on a steep trail that leads to the summit of Changri glacier. We are greeted by the mighty mountains at Gorakshep. After having lunch there, we head to the Everest Base Camp crossing dunes, moraines, and streams on the way. After witnessing the magnitude of Mount Everest (8848m), we head back to Gorakshep. Overnight stay at Gorakshep.

The morning hike from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar is anything but comfortable. However, as we reach the top, we are blessed with a cinematic display of mountains in Himalayan ranges of Lingtren, Khumbutse, and even the mighty Everest. Often described as one of the best viewpoints to witness the Mt. Everest (8848m), the Kalapatthar vantage point certainly lives up to its name. We then follow the descending trail to Dzongla and fight a downhill battle. Overnight stay at Dzongla.

The trail is pretty steep and we have to fight boulders as well. The ascent to the summit of the Chola Pass is tricky and should be ascended with great caution. The summit is decorated by prayer flags and a pristine view of the surrounding environment. Although long, we follow the trail to Thangnak. We walk on the edge of the Ngozumpa glacier and we can even see the Gokyo Lakes on the horizon. The lakes are pretty tantalizing and the village that resides in its shores oozes serenity. Overnight stay at Gokyo village.

A day for acclimatization, we climbed the Gokyo Ri (5360m) today. We can even visit the remaining Gokyo lakes. From the Gokyo Ri, we can observe captivating views of Cho Oyu (8188m), Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Nuptse (7861m), and Makalu mountains. The Ngozumpa glacier can also be seen from here. We head back to the Gokyo village where we spend the remainder of the day. Overnight stay at Gokyo Ri.

The trail goes along the Dudh Pokhari and later descends towards the Renjo La Pass (5360m). We can see stupendous views of the Rolwaling ranges. The scenery from the Renjo La Pass is mesmerizing in nature and the moments you spend there should definitely be captured in your frames. As we walk on the stone steps, we are greeted by the Relama Tsho. As we walk through the boulder-filled trails, we reach Lumde. Overnight stay at Lumde.

The trail takes us through the Dudh Koshi River and we can see the gradually leveling trail. As we cross Rhododendron forests, we enjoy the pristine view of the snow-laden peaks. We walk through Sherpa villages that perfectly display their culture and traditions. Upon arrival in Lukla, transfer to your hotel and celebrate the success of the trek. Overnight stay at Lukla.

You conclude the trip of Himalayas as you catch a flight back to Kathmandu. Gaze at the scenery of snow-capped peaks from the air and reminisce the moment spent in this Himalayan region. On arriving in the valley, you will be transferred to the trip hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today is a contingency day, designated so that the trip can stay on schedule even if unfortunate events like bad weather delay the trip. You can take a leisurely stroll around local markets in Kathmandu if nothing of such sorts comes up. Take your pick from a variety of handicrafts and metal crafts for souvenirs. In the evening, enjoy a cultural program followed by a farewell dinner. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.