Everest Three Pass Trek – 20 days

Day 1 is all about your arrival in Kathmandu. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you can check into your hotel, freshen up and unwind. The rest of the day is a free day for you to rest and relax. You can also explore Kathmandu city or shop if you want. Lastly, enjoy the hospitality and spend the night here.

The trip starts today. We will begin with a long drive from Kathmandu to Manthali. On the road trip, you will experience the beauty of nature, and it will be an exciting drive. After that, we will take a flight to Lukla. The Lukla flight is also one of the most exciting adventures, as you will pass over astounding landscapes and sightings of the pristine Himalayas.  

Now, the actual trekking starts from Lukla. You will be trekking from Lukla to Phakding on day 2, which should take about 3 hours. After a rewarding yet tiresome day, you will relax and enjoy a good night’s sleep here at Phakding. 

A new adventure awaits upon waking up the next day. We will start the journey early in the morning from Phakding, traveling north across the banks of the renowned Dudh Koshi River, crossing numerous suspension bridges, including the famous Hillary suspension bridge. 

Along the rocky trail, we will pass through lush green forests and delightful Monjo village leading to Sagarmatha National Park check post. This is where we register our Everest permits and elevate further in the forests. We continue our journey to the eminent Namche Bazar. Our journey on this day will take about 5 to 7 hours, at 3440 m.

Day 4 will be an acclimatization day at Namche Bazar. You will explore the renowned Namche Bazaar. This place entails several shops, restaurants, and cafes with Wifi. You can also shop around for some souvenirs. And you will also see some gear shops around Namche as well.  

You will also hike up to Everest View Hotel. It offers an exceptionally close view of mighty Everest and the surrounding snow-capped mountains.  

Today, you will trek through the villages of Tengboche. The village is popular for its beautiful monasteries. Throughout the route, the rich forests of pine and rhododendron forests keep you enticed. The route also offers stunning Himalayan views of Ama Dablam and other snow-capped mountains. 

On day 6, we will travel from Tengboche to Dingboche covering 3860m, which will take about 6-7 hours. The journey will be worthwhile as this trail entails a lush green forest with diverse species, including some rare wildlife species like; Musk Deer, Mountain goats, snow leopards, pheasants, and so on.   

You will stumble upon the pleasant view of the vibrant chortens and prayer flags. Then, you will ascend further on the steep slopes enjoying the grand view of the majestic Mt. Everest cap and astounding views of Mt. Lhotse from the back.

Today is another acclimatization day to adapt your body to high altitude. So, you will spend a day in Dingboche. You will also embark on a short hike up to 5000 m, where you get to enjoy the stunning Himalayan views.  

Continuing the journey in the early morning, today you will trek to the village of Chukung. On the route, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Ama Dablam and Lhotse peaks before you arrive at Chukung. 

From Chukung, we will continue our journey toward Khongmala Pass. Today, the trek is challenging as it includes steep ascents. However, you are rewarded by the jaw-dropping views of the surrounding mountains. Enjoying the scenic view, we will end today’s trek at Labuche.  

On day 10, we begin our journey from Labuche to Gorakshep. The trekking trail passes through the Khumbu Glacier and you get to witness astonishing mountain views. At Gorakshep, you will take a rest before you continue your journey to the Everest Base Camp.  

After breakfast, we will continue our journey to the Everest Base Camp. Once you reach here, the entire journey will be worthwhile as the view of the Himalayas is served at its best. We enjoy the view, click pictures, and enjoy lunch. Afterward, we will hike up to Kalapathar to observe the beautiful sunset view. 

 After enjoying the magnificent sunset view and Himalayan view, you will return to Gorakshep

After collecting magical memories at the Everest Base Camp, we will move toward Zhongla. The 6 to 7 hours long trekking trails are steep and challenging. However, the stunning Himalayas views on the way make it worthwhile. 

Starting early in the day, we continue our trek towards the Chola Pass. The pass is at an altitude of 5420 m and presents excellent views of the surrounding mountains. From Chola Pass, we continue our trek and end the day at Thangnak. Here, you will get a chance to witness the longest glacier in the Himalayas, the Ngozumpa Glacier.

Today, the trekking trail takes us to the Gokyo Lakes, which is a series of mesmerizing glacial lakes in the Gokyo Valley.  

At an estimated 3 hours hike to Gokyo Ri, you will stumble upon the breathtaking views of the Everest region along with Thonak Tsho Lake and the Ngozuma Tsho Lake. You will witness the awe-inspiring views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu. You will also witness the pristine Gokyo Lake, 4800m above sea level, right next to the Gokyo Ri.

Early in the morning, we will trek toward the Renjo La Pass. Upon reaching the Renjo La Pass, you will witness the majestic Himalayas, including Mt Everest, Mt Makalu, Mt. Manaslu, Mt Cho Oyu, and others. Be sure that you are careful on the icy trails.

After crossing the pass, the trekking trail takes us to Lungden, where we will stay overnight.

Starting in the early morning, we trek towards Namche Bazar. Once again the stunning mountain views keep you delighted throughout the trekking trails to arrive at Namche Bazar.

Today is the last day of trekking on foot. Starting early in the morning, we will walk towards Lukla. The trail is mostly descending and you may find it much easier than in previous days. The trekking trails include beautiful mountain scenarios.

On the morning flight, we will fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla, enjoying the appealing landscapes and the beauty of nature. The rest of the day is for relaxing and refreshing in a hotel in Kathmandu. 

Today is a free day in Kathmandu. You can explore Kathmandu city or shop if you want. You can buy gifts or souvenirs in the local street market for yourself and your loved ones back home.

If we stick to the schedule, day 20 will be the day of departure to the international airport in Kathmandu. You can relax and reflect upon the wonderful trekking experience on your way back, enjoying the scenic masterpiece.