Three Passes of Everest Trek - 22 Days

Day 01: Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel (1,300m/4,264 ft), Hotel Accommodation

Once you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will pick you up via private vehicle and drop you at the respective hotel. After checking in, you’ll have a small team meeting at our head office. Our guide will brief you about Three Passes of Everest Trek. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Day 02: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Hotel Accommodation

On this day, you’ll do sightseeing of cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley. You’ll visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath and the world biggest Boudhanath stupa. Similarly, you’ll also visit Swayambhunath stupa known as monkey temple. After exploring these places you’ll visit historical and culturally rich Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the evening, you’ll have time for trek preparation. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu Airport and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,695 ft) 3 – 4 hours, Tea House Accommodation.

Your adventure begins at Kathmandu International Airport with your 45 minutes of scenic flight to Lukla (2,800 m). After resting for some time, you’ll start your trek passing via several Sherpa villages. Enroute you’ll pass several suspension bridges decorated with colorful prayer flags. After 3 to 4 hours of walk, you’ll reach Phakding (2,652 m), a dense settlement of Sherpa people for an overnight stay.

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek (3,430 m/11,283 ft), 5 – 6 hours, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll continue your trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) through a bank of the Dudh Koshi river. You’ll cross it over small suspension bridge twice before reaching Monjo village, the main entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park. Further, the trail gradually descends towards the suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi river and you’ll reach Jorsalle village. This is the last village till Namche Bazaar. You’ll cross the high Tenzing-Hilary suspension bridge. On the way, you’ll get a jaw-dropping view of Mt. Everest next to Nuptse-Lhotse ridge. Again, after walking for 3 hours through beautiful pine forests you’ll finally reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3,430 m/11,283 ft), Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll take a rest day in order to acclimatize to the high-altitude. But don’t think you’ll spend your whole day boringly! Instead, you’ll hike to a nearby viewpoint to enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Thamserku, and other surrounding peaks. On the way back, you’ll explore Khumjung valley and visit the Hillary school and Khunde hospital. Remaining of the day, you can explore Namche Bazaar visit Sherpa Museum. It is a great place to learn the history of mountaineering and Sherpa culture as well. Overnight stay at the teahouse of Namche Bazaar.

Day 06: Trek to Thame village (3,880 m/ 12,726) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame village which will take around 4-5 hours. Thame village lies at 3,880 m on the way to old trade route to Tibet via Nangpa La Pass. Enroute you’ll enjoy the mountain views, waterfalls, and picturesque villages. Today’s walk is easy mostly on flat land with few short uphills. Thame is the home of various famous Sherpa mountaineers including Apa Sherpa. After crossing Thamo, Gumba, and Samde village you’ll finally reach Thame village for an overnight stay.

Day 07: Trek to Mingbo (3,900 m/ 12,792 ft) after visiting the monastery 3 – 4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, leaving behind Thame village you’ll enter into the absolute wilderness near towards Tibet border of Nangpa La, where most of the Tibetans enters Nepal to trade. After 3-4 hours walk, you’ll reach Mingbo (3,990 m), a small herder’s village for overnight stay.

Day 08:Trek further to Marulung (4,200 m, 13, 776 ft) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll leave Mingbo after having breakfast. You’ll continue your trek towards Marlung through winding trail. Enjoying the surrounding views of high barren hills and snow-capped peaks you’ll reach Marlung at 4,200 m of altitude. It’ll take around 5 hours to reach Marlung.

Day 09: Trek to Sumna (4,900 m / 16,072) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll continue your walk on the grassy meadow with the great views of distant mountains and valleys. After 5-6 hours of walk, you’ll reach Sumna (4,900 m) small yak herders. This place is small and beautiful yak herders temporary settlement. You’ll spend a night at Sumna.

Day 10: Trek to Chulung (4,380 m / 16,644 ft)  5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll walk towards near Renjo with breathtaking scenery. After 6 hours of walk, you’ll reach a small summer pasture at Chulung (4,380 m) for the overnight stay.

Day 11: Trek towards Renjo Pokhari (pond) at approx (4,600 m / 15,088 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll walk almost 5 hours before reaching Renjo Pokhari at an altitude of 4,600 m. Although this is a shorter day compare to other trekking days it will be a bit tiring as you’ll ascend most of the day with occasional descends.

Day 12: Trek and cross Renjo-la at (5,345 m / 17,531 ft) and camp at Gokyo (4750 m/15,580 ft ) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll cross one of the first passes of the Everest trek. After trekking for the 4 hours you’ll reach the top of the pass, Renjola at an altitude of 5,345 m. From the top, you can see the astonishing view of Mt. Cho Oyu. It is the sixth highest mountain in the world. After enjoying the view you’ll go down to the other side to Gokyo for the overnight stay.

Day 13: Morning at Gokyo for local hike and trek to Thagnag, (4,700 m / 15,416 ft), Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll go for an early morning Gokyo Ri hike. It is one of the major highlights of the Three Passes of Everest Trek. It lies at an altitude of 5,357 m and offers a fabulous 180-degree mountain view of the Everest region including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Gyachung Kang, and Taweche. It will take around a couple of hours to reach the top via steep trail. You’ll again come back the same way and continue your trek towards Thagnag (4,830 m) for an overnight stay.

Day 14: Cross Cho-la 5,400m and camp at Dzong-la (4,850 m / 15,908 ft) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, early in the morning, you’ll start your trek towards Dzong La (4,850 m) which will take around 5-6 hours. At first, you’ll climb on a steep trail and then trail descends to the bottom of the Chola. After that, the trail leads you via the rock toward the top which is also steep climbing. Cho La Pass lies at an altitude of 5,400 m and at the top, there are some Buddhist prayer flags. After enjoying the great mountain views from the top you’ll return back to Dzongla for an overnight stay.

Day 15: Trek to Lobuche (4940 m/16,203 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, early in the morning, you’ll start your trek with an easy downhill walk for a while. After a few up and downhill trek, you’ll reach Lobuche for an overnight stay. It’ll take around 4-5 hours to reach Lobuche village which lies at 4,930 m of altitude. It is a beautiful settlement of stone house sitting in the middle of the icy wilderness.

Day 16: Trek towards Kongma-la (5,150 m/ 16,892 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll trek via the trail that leads towards more wilderness away from the main trekking trail. The trail follows the upper moraine and will take you towards the Khumbu Glacier. Walking on a zig-zag path is totally challenging and adventure as well. Further, you’ll climb steadily towards the other side of the glacier nearby the Nuptse wall. After 4-5 hours of slow walk, you’ll reach the base of Kongma La at 5,200 m.

Day 17: Trek and cross Kongma-la (5,535 m / 18,154 ft)  and camp at Bibre 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll trek towards the top of the Kongma La Pass (5,335 m). It is the highest point of the trek. It is also less crowded trail as it is one of the challenging passes of Nepal. After crossing the pass, you’ll descend to Bibre for overnight camp. Bibre is also the junction where the path from Dingboche and Chukung meet. After 5-6 hours of challenging walk, you’ll reach Bibre for overnight camp.

Day 18: Trek to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft),  3 – 4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll start your trek from Bibre to Dingboche, (4,350 m). After one hour of walk, you’ll reach Chukkung village. Today’s hike is relatively easy through stone wall fields and alpine landscape. Further, you’ll walk through the Imja Khola valley on glacier moraines with towering mountains on both side; Mt. Lhotse on your right and Mt. Ama Dablam on your right. The views are just breathtaking! After 2-3 hours of a pleasant walk, you’ll reach beautiful Sherpa settlement Dingboche for an overnight stay.

Day 19: Trek to Namche (3,430 m/11,283 ft) 6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

From Dingboche, we descend steeply through beautiful forests of juniper, rhododendron and fir to Phunki Tenga. After a welcome break and a cup of tea, we cross the Dudh Kosi River and climb to Trashinga. From here the trail contours high above the valley through to Shanasa, where we have the option of visiting Kunde and Khumjung villages before returning to Namche Bazaar – our stop for the night.

Day 20: Trek to Lukla (2860 m / 9380 ft) 6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

This is our last day of trekking as we return to Lukla where the trek began. We enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trekmates. You’ll trek via the forests of rhododendron and pine until you reach the Sherpa village. Once you reach Lukla you can relax and celebrate the success of your adventurous Three Passes of Everest Trek. Overnight stay at a teahouse of Lukla village.

Day 21: Morning flight back to Kathmandu. 30 minutes, Hotel Accommodation.

On this day, you’ll take an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Upon your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our guide will drop you at the respective hotel. You’ll have enough time to relax and in the evening you can explore Thamel and purchase some souvenirs to take back home. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Day 22: Final Departure

On this day, according to your flight scheduled time, our representative will transfer to Kathmandu International Airport. Hope to see you again and wish you a safe journey!