Everest Three Passes Trek - 20 Days

Detail Itinerary

• Day 1

  Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)

  Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Thai Nepal Travels. After picking up your luggage and look for our representative with a Thai Nepal Travels display board at the arrival gate. After that, you will be transferred to Hotel. After check-in, you can take a rest, hang around in the city - it all depends on your interests and condition. In the evening we will organize a "Welcome Dinner" at an excellent traditional Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy Nepalese cultural programs as well as a fine meal.
  
  Including meal: Dinner

• Day 2

  Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651 m/40 minutes flight; 8 km) 3 - 4 hours trek

  After breakfast, we take about 40 minutes flight to Lukla (2,800m), in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. We will reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. Today we only have a short hike by start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding.We stay overnight at Phakding.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3

  Namche Bazaar (3,438 m/11 km) 5 - 6 hours

  We are walking through a Rhododendron and beautiful pine forest. We come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha Nation Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale (Thumbug; 2830m) the last settlement before Namche Bazaar a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading Centre of this region. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4

  Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

  Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Everest (Khumbu) region. Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. We also take an interesting side trip up to Khumjung, surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the sacred peak Khumbila, hosts a well-known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. After having lunch and spending some time in Khumjung, we walk back down to Namche Bazaar and overnight in Namche Bazaar.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5

  Tengboche (3,860 m/10 km) 5 - 6 hours

  Today we start our trek towards Tengboche follows on the gradual trail with few ups and downs overlooking a magnificent view of the great Himalaya. The trail goes gradually down up to Kayangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sansa, which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer-flag festooned bridge over Dudh Koshi River. Upon crossing the river, we reach Phunki Thenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods. Then we then have a tough little climb that goes steeply up through the pine forests until we reach Tengboche and overnight here.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6

  Dingboche (4,360 m/9 km) 5 - 6 hours

  After breakfast, we go north to Pheriche or take the eastward trail beneath the towering north face of Ama Dablam. From here on wards, the walk is fairly moderate as we enter the Imja Valley. The valley ahead will begin to open up as we approach the confluence of the Lobuche River. Then after the confluence, we descend into the river and begin the last and steepest climb of the day up to Dingboche then we are overnight in Dingboche.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7

  Dingboche: Acclimatization Day

  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8

  Chhukung (4750 m), climb Chhukung Ri (5,546 m/14 km) 6 – 7 hours

  The trail passes through Imja Khola valley and continues to Bibre. We continue our walk for around half an hour and reach Chhukung. After lunch, we begin our trek towards Chhukung Ri. The climb to Chhukung Ri involves some easy scrambling near the summit. From the top, we can look directly across the valley for a fantastic view of Ama Dablam and Amphu Labcha peaks. We descend back to Chhukung and stay overnight here.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9

  Cross to Kongma La pass (5535 m), trek to Lobuche (4940 m/10 km) 6 - 7 hours

  We leave Chhukung early morning highest part of Kongma La. We can either take a trail over a hill which is to the northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier moraines. The top of the pass is marked by cairns and Buddhist prayer flags. The final descent from the pass is the most difficult part of today’s journey. After climbing the moraine on the far side, the trail turns north through Khumbu Glacier which takes us to Lobuche. We are overnight at Lobuche.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 10

  Gorak Shep (5170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m/13 km) 6-7 hours

  The trail to Gorak Shep we pass through the pyramid sign post. Gorak Shep was the base camp for the 1952 Swiss expedition to Everest. A small ascent would take us to Thangma Riju from where we perceive a 360-degree vista of the snowy mountains. As we reach Gorak Shep, we will be surrounded by snow-capped mountains looming all around us including the top of the world we take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, we come through the Indian army mountaineers' memorials. As we reach Everest Base Camp Mountaineers’ tents stand out in bright colors against all the dull Gray surroundings after that return back to Gorak Shep for an overnight.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 11

  Kala Patthar (5,545 m), then to Dzongla (4,830 m) 8 - 9 hours

  We start early at dawn to catch the dramatic views from Kala Patthar witnessing the first light of day shining on Mt. Everest. During the ascent to Kala Patthar, we can pause to catch our breath at several outstanding from here, we scramble to climb the rocky outcrop near to the summit marked by cairns and prayer flags as we reach the top. On returning to Gorak Shep, we have breakfast and descend down to Dzongla. We walk downhill the tail splits into two ways we chose the trail on our right. We walk through a stupa and tombstones in the distance. We cross the Chola Khola on a bridge before reaching Dzongla. The village provides great views Ama Dablam, Lobuche Mountains and we are overnight in Dzongla.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 12

  Thanak (4,750 m) via Cho La pass (5368 m) 5 - 6 hours

  Today is the one difficult day of trekking. The Cho La pass. The final climb to the Cho La can be a little tricky as the trail curves around a crevasse. We are traverse along the edge of that mountain and then meander into Thaknak. Take the rest and overnight in Thaknak.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 13

  Gokyo (4,800 m) via Ngozumpa glacier 4 - 5 hours

  Today we cross the Ngozmpa glacier. From Thaknak village we walk to the edge of the Ngozumpa glacier, which is the longest glacier in Nepal. Reaching the other side of the glacier a short distance away is the third Gokyo Lake. On the edge of this lake stands the Gokyo village we are overnight at Gokyo.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 14

  Rest day in Gokyo: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m) tour 4th and 5th Gokyo lakes 3 - 4 hours

  This is the day of exploring the areas. We wake up early morning to Climbing to the top of Gokyo Ri is demanding as it is steep and takes about 2 to 3 hours to reach the top for 360 views including Everest and Makalu. Then we walk 3 km north of Gokyo to reach the fourth lake also called Thonak Tsho. Then continue to the 5th lake, also called Ngozumba Tsho. Then back to Gokyo and overnight in Gokyo.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 15

  Marlung (4,210 m) via Renjo La Pass (5,360 m/11 km) 7 - 8 hours

  After breakfast we leave Gokyo early morning we walk around two hours to reach Renjo La. Continuing on from the pass to reach the south bank of Angladumba Tsho Lake. Along the way, we see Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake. We walk down a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Lumde and we walk around one hour but from Lumde to Marlung on the east bank of the Bhote Koshi River. We are overnight at Marlung.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 16

  Namche Bazaar 15 km, 5 - 6 hours

  Today our trail descent from Marulung pass Thame follows a traditional route used for centuries by the Tibetan traders. Thame is its famous Gompa situated on a hill to the west. From here, we descend gradually on a trail that passes through a few small villages before reaching Namche Bazaar We reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar. On reaching our lodge, we take a nice hot shower and have a very relaxed sleep in our room in Namche Bazaar.

• Day 17

  Namche Bazaar to Lukla 19km, 6 - 7 hours

  In the morning, walk down to Lukla providing unforgettable views of the terraced landscape and river valleys below, as well as up-close perspectives of some of the world's highest mountains followed by a trip to Lukla an overnight at Lukla.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 18

  Lukla to Kathmandu 40 minutes flight

  In the morning, take a spectacular 40-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and we will transfer to the Hotel. We can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do today. We will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey and overnight in Kathmandu.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast

• Day 19

  Reserve Day for Contingency

  There is no guarantee that we will have favorable weather on our planned day for the Lukla flight. Therefore, this day is set aside as a contingency in case we are unable to fly in or fly out from Lukla on the desired day due to bad weather conditions or any other unanticipated reason. However, if the trip goes smoothly, this day will be for the rest day or hang around in the city - it all depends on your interests and condition.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, -, Dinner

• Day 20

  Final Departure

  Our 20 Days Three passes trek (Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La) comes to an end today. A representative from Thai Nepal Travels will take you to the airport approximately 2 hours before the scheduled flight. We hope you have enjoyed the tour with us, and we are sure you will be back making another trip somewhere with Thai Nepal Travels again.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast