Everest Three Passes Trek

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Embark on the exhilarating Everest Three Passes trek, which traverses three formidable high passes in the Everest region: Cho La (5420m), Renjo La (5300m), and Kongma La (5545m). This challenging adventure links the major valleys of the Everest area, promising an unforgettable Himalayan experience. The Everest Three Passes trek is renowned for its rugged terrain and breathtaking mountain vistas, showcasing iconic peaks such as Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyo, and Amadablam. Tailored for adventurous souls seeking a more rigorous mountain expedition, this trek demands physical endurance and stamina, yet the rewards of the journey are unparalleled. Despite the daunting altitude of over 5000 meters, technical climbing skills are not necessary for this trek. With a solid level of fitness and good health, anyone can conquer this remarkable journey and savor the awe-inspiring beauty of the Himalayas.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 2886 After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers. On arrival to Lukla, you will begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640 m.). You start your trek from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885m) which can be seen in the distance is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a wonderful valley to your right; and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m.) to the far end. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes approximately five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3440 Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and opens out only where it faces the Bhote Koshi. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 3: A day for rest at Namche Bazaar (3440m.) for acclimatization. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3440 It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tyangboche. For acclimatization you walk up to Khumjung where you can visit a monastery. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde and so on. Or you can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for an outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 4: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes about five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3867 As you climb through the forested zone, the incline eases and a splendid view appears. You continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until you come to the stone gate built by the lamas which marks your entry into Tyangboche (3860m). Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 5: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes approximately five — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4260 Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 6: Trek from Dingboche (4350m.) to Chhukung (4730m.) and it takes about four hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4730 The trail gradually ascends up to the Chhukung. On the way, you can see summer huts made especially for keeping the livestock’s in summer time. Along this, you enjoy the beautiful mountain views in and around the valley. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 7: Trek from Chhukung to Chhukung Ri (5546m.) and then to Lobuche (4930m.) via Kongma La Pass (5535m) and it takes almost nine hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4930 From Chhukung Ri you can have a view of Mt. Nuptse (7896m.), Mt.Lhotse (8511m.), Baruntse peak (6800m.),Ama Dablam peak(6856m.),Thamserku peak (6608m.), Konde Ri or peak(6187m.), Tawoche peak(6542m.), Cholotse peak (6441m.) and more. Now you begin your trek to Lobuche via Dongla which offers you panoramic view of the mountains along the way. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 8: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5486m.) via Gorakshep (5180m.) and back to Gorakshep for overnight stay takes about seven hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 5486 Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below of the Khumbu glacier. Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. Now the trail winds through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. The view of Nuptse, Lho-La and Khumbutse appears at the front of you. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 9: Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and trek to Dzongla (4620m.) takes about six hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4620 While trekking from Gorakshep the route descends gently up to Lobuche. Now, the narrow path stretches at a flat level along the riverbed for some distance and the route suddenly goes upward to Dzongla. It gives you excellent views of Lobuche, Lobuche west, Chola Tse and Tabuche. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 10: Trek from Dzongla to Thagna (4650m.) takes about five and half hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge The early part of the trek goes through flat stone path for an hour passing through an arid valley. Now, you head towards steeply ascent path as you reach Chola glacier. You walk for half an hour along the icy trails. After you reach Chola pass the route moves down through a stony path until you reach Phedi. Those who go for a camping trek camp around here and enjoy their lunch. The path goes up and down for some distance and you arrive at a ridge. From here you climb down up to Thagna. It is a small village with few lodges and tea shops. You can catch a glimpse of Machermo peak and some others. People here mostly grow potato, buck wheat, wheat and some green vegetables. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 11: Trek from Thagna to Gokyo (4750m.) which takes about four hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4750 To reach Gokyo your trails move along the glacier route until you reach the first lake. The trek is easier over flat path following Dudh Koshi stream up to Gokyo. It is a windy valley and situated near the third lake. At Gokyo you are stunned by the natural beauty of Dudh Pokhari Lake. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 12: Rest day at Gokyo. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4750 Rest day at Gokyo and excursion in and around Gokyo valley. Gokyo is a trade centre where the Sherpa people run lodges to provide the best services to trekkers. Gokyo is situated by the side of Ngozumpa glacier, the biggest glacier of Nepal. This day you can make a side trip to the Fifth Lake via Fourth Lake. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 13: Trek from Gokyo to Lungden via Renjo La takes about seven hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge From Renjo La, you can see close view of snow several capped mountains including Everest. Stay overnight at lodge. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 14: Trek from Lungden to Thame (3800m.) takes about four hours. — Food BLD Accomodation camp Elevation 3800 Thame is a place where you can visit many ancient monasteries. You will be able to experience the real Sherpa culture and at the most, from Thame you can take a glance at the beautiful mountain peaks. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 15: Trek Thame to Namche Bazaar — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3440 The trail descends gently for early one hour to Sanasa (3550m.). Now you have a glimpse of first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Passing by several villages and numerous teashops, the trail descends steeply to a bridge over the river Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga (3250m.) Tyangboche is famous passing by several villages and numerous teashops; the trail ascends steeply to Sanasa where local Sherpa people sell the Tibetan goods. The way from Sanasa to Namche Bazaar has small ups and downs with view of forests, scenery and mountains. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 16: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) takes about six hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 2886 The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu takes about 35 minutes. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE