Everest Three Passes Trek
Overview
Key Facts
Highlights
Itinerary
Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding
Mountain flight Kathmandu–Lukla. First day on the Khumbu trail to Phakding.
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Classic second day crossing suspension bridges to the Sherpa capital.
Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
Hike to Everest View Hotel. Essential acclimatization.
Namche to Tengboche
High contour trail with Ama Dablam views to Tengboche Monastery.
Tengboche to Dingboche
Trek to the wide Imja Khola valley, surrounded by massive peaks.
Acclimatization in Dingboche
Ridge hike above Dingboche for views of Makalu and Island Peak.
Dingboche to Lobuche
Trek past mountaineers' memorials across the Khumbu moraine to Lobuche.
Lobuche to Gorak Shep and EBC
Walk across glacial moraine to Gorak Shep and then the iconic Everest Base Camp (5,364m).
Kala Patthar Sunrise, Trek to Chhukung via Kongma La
Pre-dawn Kala Patthar (5,545m) summit. Cross Kongma La Pass (5,535m) — First Pass — with extraordinary high-altitude views. Descend to Chhukung.
Chhukung to Gokyo via Cho La Pass
Cross Cho La Pass (5,420m) — Second Pass — a glacier crossing requiring care. Descend to the sacred Gokyo Lakes.
Gokyo Ri Summit and Lake Exploration
Summit Gokyo Ri (5,357m) for the four-8,000m-peak panorama. Explore the Gokyo lake system.
Gokyo to Renjo La Pass to Lungden
Cross Renjo La Pass (5,360m) — Third Pass — the final and most photogenic of the three passes. Descend to Lungden.
Lungden to Thame
Descend the Bhote Koshi valley through the traditional Sherpa village of Thame — home of several Everest summiteers.
Thame to Namche Bazaar
Return to Namche for the final time.
Namche to Lukla
Final trekking day. Farewell dinner with crew.
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Morning flight back to Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Free day in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Rest
Rest day or additional sightseeing.
Buffer Day
Reserve day for weather delays on mountain flights.
Departure
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.
What's Included
Price Includes
- Airport and hotel transfers in Kathmandu
- Lukla round-trip flight (Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu)
- Tea house accommodation throughout the trek
- All meals on trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Experienced English-speaking trekking guide
- One porter per two trekkers (max 15 kg luggage)
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
- TIMS card
- First aid kit and pulse oximeter
- Sleeping bag and down jacket (rental available)
- Yeti Routes duffel bag and detailed trekking map
Price Excludes
- International flights to/from Nepal
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Travel and rescue insurance (mandatory)
- Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu
- Personal trekking gear (boots, waterproof layers)
- Personal expenses (hot shower, charging, bottled water)
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Tips for guides and porters
- Helicopter rescue costs if required
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