Everest Three Passes Trek

When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will be there to meet you. They will take you to your hotel. You can spend the day exploring Kathmandu Valley. In the evening, you can join the other members of the trek for a welcome dinner hosted by Danphe Adventure Treks. You’ll spend the night at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Begin your day with a traditional Nepali breakfast. Then, embark on a tour to visit the main UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley: Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. After exploring these sites, return to the hotel to prepare for the trek. Spend the night at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Early in the morning, we board a plane and fly to Lukla, which is the starting point for our adventure in the Everest region. The flight offers stunning views of the Khumbu region. When we land in Lukla, we prepare our belongings and start our trek to Phakding. The trek involves walking on steep paths through forests. We reach Phakding by afternoon and stay there overnight.

The path to the largest Sherpa village has many ups and downs. It’s a bit tough, but seeing the Dudh Koshi River and Thamserku (6608m) makes it worthwhile. We pass through Bengkar village and enter Sagarmatha National Park after getting our permits checked. Then, we walk through Jorsalle village and finally reach Namche. We’ll spend the night in Namche Bazaar.

Today is a rest day for acclimatization. We’ll spend the day exploring the area around Namche Bazaar. We’ll walk to the Everest View Hotel to see the breathtaking views of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), and Thamserku (6608m). We’ll also visit the Khumjung monastery and the Hilary school. We’ll spend the night at Namche Bazaar.

Today’s trek is relatively easy as we make our way to Phunki Tenga. From there, we continue on to Tengboche village, home to the largest monastery in the Everest region. We’ll explore the monastery and meet the monks who live there. The monastery offers stunning views of mountains like Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6608m), Nuptse (7861m), and Lhotse (8414m). We’ll spend the night in Tengboche.

As we trek, we’ll pass through lush forests filled with birch, rhododendron, and coniferous trees. Along the way, we’ll enjoy stunning views of Ama Dablam (6856m) and Lhotse (8414m). The trail descends to Debuche before crossing the Imja River and reaching Pangboche. We’ll see the beautiful Pangboche monastery before continuing on to Dingboche, where we’ll spend the night.

We stroll through fields guarded by stone walls and follow the Imja Khola valley. Along the way, we pass through Bibre, where we can spot many yaks. Ama Dablam (6856m) is easily visible from this point. As we start climbing towards Chhukung, the path becomes steep. We finally reach Chhukung, where we’ll stay for the night.

We start our trek early to reach the top of Kongma La Pass (5535m). Walking over the Nuptse glacier moraines, we make our way to the pass. At the summit, we’ll see prayer flags covered in snow. The descent from the pass is a bit tougher, so we need to be careful. We then head north, following the Khumbu glacier until we reach Lobuche, where we’ll spend the night.

We continue along the Khumbu glacier, where we can see the northern side of Everest and other huge peaks like Pumori, Khumbutse, and Nuptse. Following a steep trail, we reach the summit of the Changri glacier, where we’re greeted by the majestic mountains at Gorakshep. After lunch, we trek to the Everest Base Camp, crossing dunes, moraines, and streams along the way. After taking in the grandeur of Mount Everest, we return to Gorakshep for the night.

The morning trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar is tough, but when we reach the top, we’re rewarded with stunning views of the Himalayan mountains, including Everest, Lingtren, and Khumbutse. Kalapatthar is known as one of the best spots to see Mount Everest up close, and it doesn’t disappoint. After enjoying the view, we hike back down to Dzongla, navigating the downhill path. We spend the night in Dzongla.

The path to the Chola Pass is steep and includes climbing over boulders. It’s important to be careful while ascending to the summit. Once we reach the top, we’re greeted by prayer flags and a beautiful view. The trail to Thangnak is long but rewarding, with views of the Ngozumpa glacier and the Gokyo Lakes in the distance. Gokyo village, located near the lakes, offers a peaceful retreat for the night.

Today, we took a break from trekking to help our bodies get used to the higher altitude. We climbed up to Gokyo Ri, a peak standing at 5360 meters above sea level. From there, we enjoyed breathtaking views of several towering mountains including Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu. We also got a glimpse of the Ngozumpa glacier. After spending some time taking in the stunning scenery, we made our way back down to Gokyo village, where we relaxed for the rest of the day. We spent the night in Gokyo village.

We continued our journey along the Dudh Pokhari and then descended towards the Renjo La Pass, which stands at 5360 meters above sea level. Along the way, we were treated to stunning views of the Rolwaling ranges. The scenery from the pass was absolutely breathtaking, and we made sure to capture some memorable moments. After descending on stone steps and passing by the Relama Tsho, we eventually reached Lumde, where we spent the night.

We followed the Dudh Koshi River, walking on a path that gradually became easier to navigate. Along the way, we passed through beautiful Rhododendron forests, where we could admire the snowy peaks in the distance. We also had the chance to experience the rich culture and traditions of the Sherpa villages we passed through. Finally, we reached Lukla, where we checked into our hotel and celebrated the success of our trek. We spent the night there before heading home.

We finished our Himalayan adventure by taking a flight back to Kathmandu. While flying, we enjoyed the breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks one last time, cherishing the memories we made in the mountains. Once we landed in the valley, we were taken to our hotel in Kathmandu, where we spent the night before heading home.

Today is a spare day just in case something unexpected happens, like bad weather delaying our plans. If everything goes smoothly, you can explore the local markets in Kathmandu. There, you’ll find lots of handmade crafts and souvenirs to choose from. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a cultural show and have a farewell dinner to end our trip on a high note. Then, we’ll spend the night at a hotel in Kathmandu.