Everest Three High Pass Trek - 19 Days

Once you arrive in Kathmandu, our representative will receive you at the airport and help transfer you to your hotel. At the hotel, you can take some time to rest and freshen up. After you meet your guide, who will give you insight into your Everest High Three Pass Trek. Check that you have all you need for the trek. You can make last-minute purchases at Thamel. In the evening, you can explore the bustling tourist hub in Thamel.

Prepare to enter the Khumbu region. Early in The Morning, heading to the domestic airport to fly to Lukla. The flight will give you a bird's-eye perspective of the Himalayan landscapes and snow-capped peaks. After landing in Lukla, you will continue your journey to Phakding. The trail leading to Phakding is made of breathtaking scenery. Embrace the scenic beauty of Kongde Ri (6168 m) and Kusum Khangkaru (6367 m). You will spend your first night in the Everest region in Phakding amid high mountain peaks.

Today, you will trek to Namche Bazaar, the commercial hub of the Khumbu region. During your journey, you will hike across several Sherpa settlements along the Dudh Koshi River. After you have reached Monjo, you will enter the Sagarmatha National Park. You need a permit to enter the park, which your guide will manage for you.

You continue toward Namche Bazaar, where you will encounter rugged paths and the Tenzing-Hillary suspension bridge, which is one of the tallest bridges in Nepal. Before reaching Namche, you will be greeted with streets lined with tiny chortens and prayer wheels. You can get a feel of the Sherpa culture and tradition as you immerse yourself in the ambiance of the high-altitude town.

You need to acclimate when you are traveling in a high-altitude region to allow your body to cope with the changing atmosphere. As a result, we have a day dedicated to acclimatization. However, there are still hiking and exploration possibilities. Today, you can visit the Sherpa museum and learn about the history of mountaineering in Nepal. A short hike to the Everest View Hotel is another activity you can get into for breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Head back to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stay.

The trail consists of lots of ups and downs. From Kenjoma, you can see the excellent views of Mt Everest and Ama Dablam. You will pass through small settlements like Sansa, Phunkithanga along the trail. There are lush pine forests and Mani stones all along the trail. The Tengboche monastery is a gorgeous spiritual center situated at 3870m. Thyangboche village is a tiny settlement built around the main Tibetan monastery in Thyangboche. You can observe the morning and evening prayers and listen to the monks chanting their mantras. The place also provides us with a fantastic view of the snow-capped mountains. The mountains include Everest(8848m), Nuptse, Lhotse (8501m), Tawoche (6542m), Kwangde (6187m), Amadablam, Kantega, and Thamserku, among others. 

From here, you will head to Dingboche via Pangboche. Dingbouche is also known as the “Summer Valley” of the Khumbu region. The trail navigates through a suspension bridge over Imja Khola before reaching your destination for the day. As you reach Dingboche, you will get an insight into the lifestyle and culture of the people along the trail, including Pangboche.

Today is your second acclimatization day. While ascending to a higher elevation, especially in the Himalayas, it is crucial to rest and acclimatize. However, on your rest day, you can still hike to Nagarjuna Hill to enjoy the majestic Himalayan views, including Mt. Makalu to the east. From the top, we'll also get panoramic views of snow-capped peaks like Lhotse, the backside of Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Cho Oyu, and Makalu.  

From Dingboche, we’ll take a short walk to Chhukung, which is the last settlement in the Khumbu Valley. In the afternoon, we’ll hike up to Chhukung Ri for stunning views of the surrounding mountains and to prepare for our early morning adventure to Kongma La Pass.

After Chhukung, we start with an early morning hike to Kongma La Pass with packing lunch, navigating icy and rocky paths. It is located between Mt. Nuptse, Mehra, and Pokalde peaks; it’s the toughest of the three passes. From there, we’ll make a steep ascent of Khumbu Glacier and then head to Lobuche village.

Today is the big day. You will be standing eye-to-eye with the world’s tallest peak. Begin your trek from Lobuche to Khumbu Glacier. Then head to Gorakshep, where you will stop for a brief period before pushing through to Everest Base Camp. Take time to walk, embrace the breathtaking views of the Khumbu Icefall and peaks in the Mahalangur Himal Range. Once you have reached Everest Base Camp, finally, we can enjoy the destination and soak in its greatness. After completing our goal, we will return to Gorak Shep for the night.

We start our trek to Kalapathar from Gorakshep early in the morning. The trek begins before the break of dawn, as you will get the best views of the snow-capped mountains in the morning. The trek to Kalapathar takes us to the highest point of the trek.

The beautiful Kalapthar is a great place to observe the beautiful sunrise. The golden rays of the sun falling upon the silver mountains are a thing of beauty. You can take the most beautiful photographs of Mt. Everest from Kalapathar. The 360-degree panoramic view of the Everest mountain range will enthrall you.

The mountains include Mt. Everest (8848 meters), Lhotse (8516 meters), Mt. Pumori (7169 meters), Mt. Changtse, and Mt. Nuptse (7861 meters). After observing the beautiful scenario, you will return to Gorak Shep for breakfast. and then continue our trek to Dzongla, our destination for the day.

You will get up early morning for the second pass Cho la, it begins when you travel through Dzongla, passing through to the top, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view of Chola Lake and Mt Ama Dablam. The steep ascent is made more difficult by rocks, which lead to the sinuous Bergschrund pathways. You can see breathtaking peaks all around you from the summit, which are framed by flying prayer flags. Unless the rocks are covered with ice, making the path treacherous and dangerous, the descent to Thagnak.

We'll get closer to the highlight of our trip as we reach Gokyo, situated at 4,800 meters. This small village, located at the base of Gokyo Ri, is home to local Sherpas. Along the way, we’ll pass three lakes: Longpongo, Raboche Tsho, and Gokyo Lake, with its breathtaking views, is a fantastic place to spend the night.

When we reach Gokyo Ri Viewpoint, the views of the Himalayas around Gokyo Lake are breathtaking. We’ll also see two more lakes and enjoy stunning panoramic views. Be sure to check out Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in the region.

One of the main highlights of this trek, crossing the Renjo La Pass, is quite thrilling and challenging as we descend towards the remote northern valley through the rugged landscapes and terrains that remind us of the Tibetan valleys across the border. The journey begins slightly uphill through the grassy areas and gets steeper as we approach our destination. After passing through Renjo La Pass, we trek downhill through the lush meadows to Bhote Koshi Valley to reach Marulung.

We’ll take a morning walk downhill to Thame Village, located west of Namche Bazaar. In Thame, we’ll visit an old monastery that is over 500 years old. This village, known as the "Everest Summiters' Village," is the birthplace of Kami Rita Sherpa and home to many other legendary mountaineers. After having lunch, heading to Namche Bazaar.

As we come to the final day of our trek, be sure to capture as many pictures as you want because the following day, you will be on your way to the capital. The trek from Namche to Lukla takes roughly 7-8 hours as we follow the trail along the Dudh Koshi River. Overnight stay at Lukla.

In the early morning, we’ll take a short walk to Lukla airport for our return flight to Kathmandu, enjoying the aerial views of the Khumbu region. Upon arrival at Kathmandu’s domestic terminal, we will transfer to your hotel, wrapping up a wonderful adventure! If the flight scheduled Lukla to Manthali, You will have 4 hours drive toward Kathmandu.

Free until your airport reporting time after that Tibet Holidys representative will drop you at airport for final departure to your home.