Everest Three High Passes Trek

Your Everest Three Passes trek begins with a scenic 30-40 minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, offering breathtaking views of the Langtang and Annapurna mountain ranges. After landing, you'll descend towards Thado Koshi River, crossing several suspension bridges before reaching Chheplung village in about an hour. Here you'll see the sacred, unclimbed Mt. Khumbila (5,761m). The gentle downhill walk continues to Phakding, passing Pemacholing and Rimishung Monastery along the way. This easy 3-4 hour trek covers 7.8 kilometers, helping with acclimatization while providing beautiful scenery. Overnight accommodation will be in tea houses with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) included, making your first trekking day comfortable and enjoyable.

After breakfast in Phakding, your Everest Three High Passes trek continues with a mix of uphill and downhill walking. You'll cross several rivers and enjoy stunning views of Mt. Thamserku (6,608m) from Bengkar village. The trail passes through Monjo village, dense forests, and rocky paths to reach Sagarmatha National Park entrance where you'll register your permits. As you enter the forested area, you'll get your first glimpse of Mt. Everest. After passing Jorsale village and crossing the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge, you'll climb up to Namche Bazaar. Throughout this 6-7 hour trek covering 10.4 kilometers, you'll be rewarded with magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Tawache and other Himalayan peaks. Overnight accommodation will be in tea houses with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) provided, making for a comfortable end to your day's journey.

Today is your acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar, the heart of the Khumbu region, where you'll rest and prepare your body for higher altitudes. While staying active is important, you can explore various attractions including the Sagarmatha National Park visitor center, traditional Sherpa villages, Hillary School, Khumjung monastery, Syangboche Airport, and Everest View Hotel. Namche offers modern facilities like banks, ATMs, and cyber cafes. You may choose to visit the Sherpa Museum, interact with locals, hike to Thamo village, or explore Khunde. This essential rest day follows the Everest Three High Passes trek itinerary while helping your body adjust to the altitude. You'll stay overnight in a tea house or lodge with all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) included.

After breakfast in Namche, your Three High Passes trek continues towards Tengboche with spectacular views of Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku along the way. The trail winds through pine forests where you might spot wildlife like musk deer and colorful pheasants. You'll cross a prayer flag-adorned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River before reaching Phungi Thanga village with its teahouses and army post. The 4-5 hour hike covers 8.6 kilometers and concludes at Tengboche, where you can visit the famous monastery and observe monks' religious ceremonies. Overnight accommodation will be in tea houses with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) provided, making for a comfortable stay after your scenic trek through the Khumbu region.

Today on your Everest 3 High Passes Trek begins with breathtaking sunrise views of Kangtega, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Kwangde, Lhotse, and Nuptse peaks. The trail descends from Tengboche through beautiful rhododendron and birch forests to the Imja Khola riverbank. You'll pass Deboche's Buddhist nunnery and several chortens before reaching Pangboche, which offers magnificent Himalayan panoramas. As you continue to Shomare, you'll notice the landscape becoming more arid with sparse vegetation. The final stretch passes Orsho with views of Pumori's ridge before arriving at the windy village of Dingboche for overnight stay. This 5-6 hour trek covers 10.7 kilometers through changing landscapes, with accommodation in tea houses and all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) provided. The day combines stunning mountain views with cultural experiences in traditional Sherpa villages.

Today's 3 High Passes trek takes you through the stunning Imja Khola Valley surrounded by towering peaks. The 3-4 hour walk follows glacial moraines with constant views of Lhotse and Ama Dablam mountains until reaching yak herder settlements at Bibre. Here you'll see the rocky Imja Tse summit on the terminal moraine. A short 30-minute climb brings you to Chhukung village, surrounded by glaciers and snow peaks. After arrival, you can rest or hike up Chhukung Ri for even better mountain views - perfect preparation for tomorrow's challenging Kongma La Pass crossing. This relatively short 4.5 kilometer trek allows proper acclimatization while offering spectacular high mountain scenery. Overnight accommodation will be in local tea houses with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) included.

Today's challenging trek takes you into remote alpine terrain with no tea shops, so carry plenty of water. You have two route options: climb northwest toward Nuptse Glacier or descend to Bibre valley then take the high trail above Niyang Khola. Both offer stunning views of Island Peak Valley and Amphu Lapcha's rocky summit. The rocky path leads through ice lakes along Niyang Khola valley before the 5-hour ascent to Kongma La Pass (5,535m), the highest of the three passes, marked by prayer flags at the summit. The difficult descent follows Khumbu Glacier's moraines to Lobuche. This 8-9 hour trek covers 7.7km through spectacular but demanding high-altitude terrain. Overnight at a tea house with meals included prepares you for continuing your adventure.

Today's 3 High Passes trek follows the Khumbu Glacier's moraine towards Gorakshep. The trail passes a pyramid-shaped landmark offering spectacular views of Everest's north ridge, Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, and Nuptse peaks. After climbing to Thangma Riju, you'll enjoy 360-degree mountain vistas. From the Changri glacier viewpoint, you'll see Kalapatthar's grassy slopes beneath Pumori. Upon reaching Gorakshep, you'll be rewarded with your first clear view of Mount Everest itself. The route continues past Gorak Shep Lake and memorials honoring fallen climbers before arriving at Everest Base Camp. Here you'll witness the dangerous Khumbu Icefall and admire towering views of Nuptse and Khumbutse above the colorful tents. This 3-4 hour trek covers 5.2 kilometers to reach the journey's highest point at Base Camp (5,364m), with overnight accommodation in Gorakshep's tea houses including all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). The day combines breathtaking scenery with the ultimate Everest experience.

Today marks the highlight of your Everest 3 High Passes trek with an early morning hike to Kalapatthar for sunrise. After a steady climb, you'll reach the viewpoint (5,545m) offering a spectacular 360-degree panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, and surrounding peaks, along with views of Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Icefall. After capturing unforgettable memories and photos, you'll descend to Gorakshep, collect your gear, and trek back to Lobuche. The journey continues along scenic trails to Dzongla village. This rewarding but long 7-8 hour trek covers 11.5 kilometers through breathtaking high-altitude landscapes. Overnight accommodation will be in tea houses with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) provided, completing this unforgettable day that combines the best views of Everest with challenging Himalayan trekking.

Today's challenging segment of the Everest 3 High Passes trek begins with an early morning departure from Dzongla to witness stunning views of Cholatse. The trail descends through sparse woodland into a basin before climbing steeply over rocky terrain toward Cho La Pass (5,420m). Along the way, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking vistas of Chola Lake and Ama Dablam. The difficult ascent follows winding Bergschrund paths until reaching the pass summit, where prayer flags frame panoramic mountain views. The descent to Thagnak is generally easier unless icy conditions make the rocky trail hazardous. This demanding 7-8 hour trek covers 8 kilometers through spectacular high-altitude terrain, with overnight accommodation in Thagnak's tea houses including all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). The day combines physical challenge with some of the trek's most dramatic Himalayan scenery.

Today's trek begins with an early departure from the small village as you continue along the Three High Passes route across Nepal's longest glacier, the Ngozumpa Glacier. Along the way, you'll see the second of the six stunning Gokyo Lakes. After crossing the glacier, you'll reach Gokyo village, situated beside the third lake in this beautiful chain. This relatively short 2-3 hour hike covers 2.7 kilometers, offering spectacular glacial scenery. Overnight accommodation will be in Gokyo's tea houses with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) provided, allowing you to rest and enjoy this breathtaking alpine setting.

Today is your second acclimatization day, perfect for climbing Gokyo Ri (5,357m) - one of the best viewpoints in the Everest region. You can explore the stunning six lakes system, starting with the fourth lake (3km north of Gokyo) surrounded by dramatic cliffs. Continue to the fifth lake, the largest and most dazzling blue, where side slopes offer breathtaking views of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Makalu. Adventurous trekkers can push further to Cho Oyu base camp or even the sixth lake, depending on energy levels. This essential rest day follows the Everest Three High Passes itinerary while helping your body adjust to altitude. You'll stay overnight in Gokyo's tea houses with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) included, surrounded by some of the Himalayas' most spectacular scenery.

Today's challenging segment of the Everest 3 High Passes trek begins with an early morning ascent to Renjo La Pass (5,340m). You'll follow the Renjo La trail past Dudh Pokhari, enjoying views of Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse and Taboche after about 3 hours. The steep climb rewards you with spectacular 360-degree panoramas of Cho-Oyu and surrounding peaks from the pass. The descent leads past Angladumba Tsho and Renjo Lake through a valley scattered with massive boulders before reaching Marlung village. This demanding 6-7 hour trek covers 7.4 kilometers through high-altitude terrain, combining breathtaking views with physical challenge. Overnight accommodation will be in Marlung's tea houses with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) provided, allowing you to rest after conquering the third and final high pass of your journey.

Today starts early as you hike to Renjo La Pass, taking the scenic route past Dudh Pokhari instead of the main Gokyo valley trail. After 3 hours, you'll enjoy views of Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse and Taboche. The climb is challenging, but reaching the pass rewards you with incredible 360-degree views of Cho-Oyu and other peaks. You'll then descend past Angladumba Tsho and Renjo Lake, walking through a valley filled with large boulders before reaching Lumde. After another hour, you'll arrive at Marlung village for overnight stay. This 6-7 hour trek covers 7.4km, with tea house accommodation and all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) included. It's a tough but rewarding day with amazing mountain scenery.

Today marks the final day of your Everest Three High Passes trek as you descend from Namche to Lukla. The challenging downhill hike on tired legs requires careful navigation, especially when crossing the Dudh Koshi River’s suspension bridges. The trail gradually flattens, passing through alpine forests, rhododendron and pine groves, and open plains with distant snowy peaks. Along the way, you’ll encounter traditional villages, Buddhist monasteries, and mani walls, immersing you in local culture one last time. After 7–8 hours of trekking (15.7 km), you’ll arrive in Lukla, where your adventure concludes. Overnight stay will be in a tea house or lodge, with all meals provided.

Today, you'll fly back to Kathmandu on a scenic morning flight from Lukla (afternoon flights are rare due to unpredictable mountain weather). Be prepared for possible delays or cancellations from wind or low visibility - we recommend keeping an extra buffer day in your itinerary. After landing, enjoy free time to relax, explore, or celebrate completing your epic Everest Three High Passes trek. Your adventure officially concludes with a special farewell dinner by Jatra Travels and a final overnight at your Kathmandu hotel, marking the successful end of your Himalayan journey.