Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Orientation and briefing about the trek.

Explore Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. Finalize permits and preparations for the trek.

Your Everest 3 Passes Trek kicks off with a thrilling flight to Lukla. During the trekking season (March, April, May, September, October, and November), flights to Lukla may be rerouted through Manthali Airport. If this happens, we will pick you up from your hotel around 12:30 AM and drive you for about five hours to Manthali Airport. From there, you’ll board a 20-minute flight to Lukla. In the off-season (December through February and June through August), the flight departs directly from Kathmandu to Lukla, taking around 40 minutes.

Upon arriving in Lukla, we will descend to the Thado Koshi River and cross several suspension bridges before reaching Phakding. This initial trek is relatively short (around 6.2 km or 3.8 miles), offering a gentle start while allowing for some acclimatization. Along the way, we will visit the local Rimishung Monastery.

After a brief but enjoyable trek of around 3 hours, you will arrive in Phakding, where you will rest for the night.

Today’s trek (7.4 km / 4.6 miles) starts early, following the Dudh Koshi River northward. You’ll cross several suspension bridges, including the iconic Hillary Suspension Bridge. We will pass through Monjo Village and into the Sagarmatha National Park, where we’ll stop to register our permits. Continuing through lush forests, we’ll start to catch glimpses of Mount Everest as we climb up toward Namche Bazaar. This trek will take about 6 hours, and by the time we reach Namche, you will have your first close-up view of Everest.

Take a short trek to Khumjung Village or Everest View Hotel for stunning views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Explore Namche Bazaar’s vibrant market, monasteries, and cafés.

Today we will leave Namche Bazaar and trek towards Thame, following the Bhote Koshi River through pine and rhododendron forests. Along the way, we’ll stop at Phurte to visit the mud-plastered stupa and continue on to Thamo and Thamo Gompa. The path then drops steeply toward the Khumbu Hydroelectric Plant before reaching Thame, which lies at the end of the Khumbu Valley. Thame is famous for being the home of renowned Sherpa mountaineers, including Apa Sherpa (who holds the world record for summiting Everest 21 times) and Tenzing Norgay, one of the first climbers to summit Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary.

This trek will cover around 6.8 km (4.2 miles) and take about 6 hours to complete.

Today’s trek will take you on a scenic route through the villages of Taranga and Marulung, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. You’ll see yaks grazing and experience the quiet beauty of the landscape. After passing through Marulung, the trail continues to Lungden, our destination for the night. Lungden is a small village located in a serene setting, and if time allows, we may take a side trip to the Nakpa Valley, an old trade route to Tibet. Alternatively, you can hike to Cho Relmo Lake.

The trek today covers 8.2 km (5 miles) and will take approximately 6 hours.

This is one of the most exciting days of the trek as we cross the Renjola Pass (5,446m), the first of the three major passes. After leaving Lungden, we will ascend to Renjo La, where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of Mount Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), and Cho Oyu (8,201m). After reaching the pass, we will descend into the Gokyo Valley, passing the third Gokyo Lake, Dudh Pokhari. Gokyo village lies next to this lake, offering spectacular views of the surrounding peaks.

The trek covers about 9 km (5.6 miles) and will take around 8 hours.

After spending the day at Gokyo for acclimatization, we’ll begin early to hike up to the Gokyo Ri Viewpoint (5,400m). From here, you’ll be treated to some of the most stunning views of the Everest region, including Thonak Tsho and Ngozuma Tsho lakes, as well as the towering peaks of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu. After soaking in the views, you can explore the nearby Ngozumpa Glacier and Scoundrel’s Viewpoint, which offers panoramic vistas of Everest and its neighboring mountains.

The hike to Gokyo Ri is short, covering about 1.5 km (0.9 miles), but it is steep and will take approximately 1.5 hours.

Today, we descend from Gokyo, passing the Ngozumpa Glacier. The path is rocky and undulating, but the incredible views of the mountains make the trek worthwhile. After navigating the moraine, we reach Thangnak, a peaceful settlement located at the base of Cho-La pass.

The trek covers a distance of 3.7 km (2.3 miles) and will take around 5 hours.

Today is one of the most challenging and rewarding days of the trek. We will cross the Cho La Pass, which sits at an altitude of 5,420 meters (17,783 feet). From the pass, you’ll be treated to incredible views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and other majestic peaks. After crossing the pass, we will descend into Dzongla. The trek covers 16 km (9.9 miles) and takes approximately 6-7 hours.

Today’s trek begins with a descent from Dzongla, following the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier and passing Chola Lake. We will pass by memorials of climbers who lost their lives in the region before heading towards Lobuche. This trek, covering 8.36 km (5.2 miles), will take around 4 hours.

This is the day you have been waiting for—reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364m / 17,598ft). The trek begins with a hike through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, which leads to Gorak Shep. After dropping off your bags at Gorak Shep, we will continue up to Everest Base Camp itself. Standing at the foot of the world’s highest mountain is a truly humbling experience. After spending time soaking in the views, we will return to Gorak Shep for the night. This trek covers 15 km (9.32 miles) and takes approximately 6-8 hours.

In the early morning, we will hike up to Kala Patthar (5,545m), one of the best viewpoints in the Everest region. From here, you can enjoy magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and other surrounding peaks. After taking in the sunrise, we will descend back to Gorak Shep and then continue our trek to Pheriche. The trek covers about 12 km (7.5 miles) and will take around 7 hours.

Today’s descent takes us back through the valley, passing through Pangboche and Tengboche Monastery before reaching Namche Bazaar. We will cover 14.5 km (9 miles) in approximately 6-7 hours.

The final day of your trek takes you back to Lukla, covering 9.3 km (5.8 miles). The trail will be a comfortable descent, taking around 6-7 hours. Upon reaching Lukla, we can rest and celebrate the successful completion of your Everest 3 Passes Trek.

Today, you will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. The flight takes approximately 40 minutes, and upon arrival, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Kathmandu for your final evening in Nepal.

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a leisure day in Kathmandu or do some last-minute shopping. Transfer to the Kathmandu Airport for your departure.