Everest Three Pass Trek 2023/24 - 19 Days

You will arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport, where our representative will receive you and escort you to your respective hotel. Later on, after you have freshened up, we will go on to explore the lively Thamel and prepare for your trekking journey. 

Today you will take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla with a short sightseeing tour. After which we will reach our hotel and be served with breakfast and lunch.

This marks the start of the trek. Trekkers pass DudhkoshiGhat (2530m) and reach Phakding(2,562m) where we will stay the night. Approximately 3-4 hours of walk. BLD included.

The next stop in this journey is the beautiful and culturally rich Namche Bazar. Going through the entrance of one of the world heritage- The Sagarmatha National Park.

We cross various paths and bridges with various eye-catching mountains at our disposal, from Mt. Everest to Mt. Lhotse and many others. This path leads us to the eccentric Namche Bazar, where we stay the night. 

The following day, you don't proceed with our trek but take a break to acclimatize. Even though it's designated as a rest day, trekkers can embark on a two-hour hike to reach the Everest viewpoint.

It's recommended to do this short trek to ensure that our bodies remain in good condition for the challenges ahead. This rest day can also be an opportunity to get acquainted with the welcoming Sherpa community, who often provide valuable advice for the upcoming ascent. Another interesting attraction in Namche Bazaar is the Sherpa Museum.

Today's path marks the difference of Three passes from the usual route to Everest Base Camp. Instead of proceeding towards Tengboche, we head in a northwestern direction to reach Thame, a charming Sherpa village.

During this journey, trekkers are treated to magnificent vistas of Kongde-Ri (6,187m) and Kusum Kanguru (6,373m). After covering a few additional miles, we arrive at Thame, where we spend the night. If there's enough time, we can even explore a nearby hydropower facility. This leg of the trek typically involves around 4-5 hours of walking.

Marlung is the name of another village situated beyond the Bhote Koshi river canyon.  You traverse this canyon while enjoying the majestic sights of the mountains and the valley, eventually arriving at Marlung. This part of the trek typically involves walking for approximately 5-6 hours.

The journey from Thame to Lumde could theoretically be completed in a single day. Nevertheless, owing to the escalating altitude and the potential risks of altitude sickness, you decide to curtail the trek on the seventh day. This adjustment is made to prepare adequately for the upcoming significant challenge, the Ranjo-La pass.

Today marks the initial significant challenge of the expedition. Following a strenuous ascent to Renjo La, the effort will be richly rewarded by the stunning sight of Mt. Everest (8,884m), Mt. Nuptse (7,855m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), and Cho Oyu (8,201m) right before your eyes.

After crossing Renjo-La, you descend once more, making your way to the Gokyo Valley, where a well-deserved rest and comfortable accommodations at the inn in Gokyo await our guests.

Rather than pressing on with our trek, you get a rest day to acclimate to the high altitudes. However, this isn't just a day of leisure; you embark on a journey to Gokyo-Ri, renowned for its incredible views of the majestic Mt. Everest.

Additionally, we explore one of the Gokyo region's major highlights—the captivating system of six lakes.

You traverse Nepal's lengthiest glacier, the Ngozumpa Glacier, which extends a colossal 36 kilometers from the foot of Cho Oyu to Gokyo.

While the trekking on this day is relatively less strenuous, we maintain a brisk pace as the sun's warmth can cause the ice to melt, necessitating a clear path. Along the way, we're treated to stunning Cho Oyu and Gokyo Ri vistas.

This presents another challenging day of trekking as we must conquer one of the three primary passes, known as the Cho-La. The path is steep, and after several hours of trekking and crossing the glacier, we finally reach the Cho-La Pass.

Despite the difficulty, the mountain views from this vantage point remain genuinely magnificent. Subsequently, we descend from the pass, arriving at the village of Dzongla, where we can finally enjoy a well-earned rest period.

Today, you reunite with the regular path to Everest Base Camp, which you left on Day 5. Later, you descend towards Lobuche, offering us stunning views of Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Everest, and other mountains along the way.

Continuing upward from Lobuche, you arrive at Gorakshep via a rocky trail after a few hours of trekking. The challenging journey is rewarded with captivating views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, and more.

Pressing further uphill, we cross the Khumbu Glacier, ultimately reaching our goal, Everest Base Camp, where we are treated to the awe-inspiring sight of Mount Everest in all its grandeur. After spending a few hours at this remarkable spot, you return to Gorakshep, where we spend the night.

Your day starts with embarking on the trek to Kala Pathar, a significant highlight of this journey. Kala Pathar, which translates to "black rock," is renowned as the finest vantage point for observing Mt. Everest.

The view from Kala Pathar during sunrise, when the first light touches Everest, is truly priceless and awe-inspiring.

Alongside, we're treated to stunning vistas of other mountains like Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, and Mt. Amadablam, making this trek even more enjoyable. After taking in these magnificent sights, we continue our descent to Lobuche.

On this day, you conquer the last of the three passes, known as the Kongma La. Beginning your journey across the Khumbu glacier, we ascend to the peak of the highest pass among the three.

It's important to note that there are no tea shops or water sources along this route, so trekkers are recommended to carry an ample supply of these essentials. As you descend, we enter the NiyangKhola valley and eventually reach our destination, Chukkung.

You descend and pass through Dingboche and Pangboche, crossing a river via a bridge along the way. Finally, you arrive at Tengboche, where trekkers have the opportunity to visit the monastery situated at its summit and spend the evening there.

As our trek nears its end, you continue our descent toward Namche. Along the way, you will be treated to the stunning sights of the Rhododendron forest, and after crossing a bridge within the pine forest, you typically arrive in Namche Bazaar in the late afternoon.

You descend by crossing the Hillary Suspension Bridge and return to Phakding. During this journey, you have one last opportunity to glimpse some remote Nepali villages as we trek towards Lukla.

In Lukla, you stay overnight, and it's a time to bid farewell to the mountains, reminiscing about the bittersweet memories of the past two weeks.

After a 40-minute flight from Lukla, guests will be flown back to Kathmandu and then transferred to their hotel.

This day is dedicated to celebrating and cherishing the memories created during the past 18 days, revisiting the photos captured amidst the Himalayas, and indulging in a well-deserved rest.