Everest Three High Pass Trek

Upon arrival in the country of the Himalayas and ancient culture, you will be warmly greeted by our Sherpa Expedition and Trekking team at the airport. Later, you will be relocated by our representatives at the hotel in Thamel. Today no further activities.

After breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start at 8:00 am in the morning. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking provide a private Tourist vehicle and professional tour guide. First, we will visit Boudhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist Stupa in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Boudhnath Stupa Afterward, we visit Pashupatinath, one of the most famous Hindu temple in Nepal, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Then after we will visit ShyambhuNath temple also known as “Monkey Temple” The rest of your time in Kathmandu is free to prepare your trek and last minute shopping for trek.

Today, for Kathmandu to Lukla flight we wake up around 5 am and drive to the Tribhuvan domestic airport in Kathmandu for about 25 minutes and fly to Lukla (33 minutes)
We flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport usually takes place early in the morning. We suggest you make all the sorting and packing Backpack the day before, so there is no rush on the third day of our trek Once we reach Lukla, have your breakfast while our Derpa guide will make an arrangement of porters. Starting the trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trek route to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunikharka (2,713 m). The trek is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat, it is a short trek to Phakding. We will stay in Phakding at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we start our trek early, we cross the so many suspension bridges laden with prayer flag where Dudh Koshi River is following our trail up to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the main trading center in the Everest region. It is also known as Gateway to Everest Base Camp. In the Namche Bazaar many good facility hotels and restaurants along with proper pubs, banks, ATM, and cyber cafés. We, Will, stay in Namche Bazaar at the teahouse.

Today, we will spend a day in Namche Bazaar in order to acclimatize and adjust our body at high altitude. After breakfast, we will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the local Sherpa people. Then after we will also hike up the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed hotels on the earth. From there, we can see panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mount Everest. We will spend a night in Namche at the teahouse.

We can see the stunning views of Khumbi La and Taboche on the trail. We should dress warmly because the cold wind blows throughout the path. Between Namche and Tengboche of the trek, there are two trails that divide into the lower and upper trail. To continue our journey, we take left. After some hours of walking, we reach our today’s destination beautiful Tengboche village. It is inhabited by Sherpa’s where their main source of income comes from tourism. In the Tengboche is an important and largest Buddhist Monastery, Tengboche Monastery where Mount Ama Dablam lies behind. We will stay in Tengboche at the teahouse.

Today, we start our trek towards Dingboche (4,410m). The trek covers 9 Km and its very easy trail with going downhill on a fairly wide path covered with beautiful rhododendron forest. Then after a few hours of walk and crossing Suspension bridge over Imja River, it takes us to Pangboche village. We can see wide open areas where trekkers can view more beautiful landscapes On the whole trek. Walking trail above Pangboche, we will get a stunning view of the Himalayas and Pangboche Monastery. We move ahead towards the Imja valley and finally, we arrive Dingboche. We will stay in Dingboche at the teahouse.

Today is another acclimatization in Dingboche. This is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, or Imja Tse. It is also a Sherpa village. There is also a helicopter landing pad with an internet café and one of the world’s highest billiard parlors. After breakfast we will hike to Nagarjuna Hill for acclimatization, From here we see a great view of the many Himalayas which takes some hour of a hike from Dingboche. We will stay in Dingboche at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we start our trek, the trail is mostly upwards and downwards. Along the trail, we can see several traditional farms and fences built from local stones. After we pass through Imja Khola valley, Bibre. Then half an hour walk, we will reach Chhukung where we will have lunch and we hike up to Chhukung Ri Peak which may take around five hours. For beginner trekkers, climbing Chhukung Ri is the best alternative because this peak is not much technically challenging than other peaks. Top of the Chukkung Ri we can see a fantastic view of Mount Ama Dablam and Amphu Labcha peaks. We will spend a few minutes there and we return to Chhukung village overnight. We will stay in Chhukung at the teahouse.

After breakfast early morning at 4:00 am we climb about 7 hours to reach the top of Kongma La pass. There are two routes for Kongma La pass; one is to the northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier moraines and the other one is back to Bibre and trek on the trail above the Niyang Khola. There are not available any hotels, shops, and tea houses, we need to carry our own packed foods and penalty water. From the top of Kongma La pass, we can see beautiful Buddhist prayer flags. By turning north of Khumbu Glacier, the after we trek down to reach Lobuche. we will stay in Lobuche at the teahouse.

Today is a very long day but a breathtaking day as you hike to Everest Base camp. The most iconic base camp in the world. Hike along the barren moraine of Khumbu Glacier until Gorak Shep; our night stay destination for tonight. We will settle our bags in a chosen lodge at Gorak Shep, take lunch, and continue for Everest Base Camp. The impressive visualization of towering peaks all over 360-degree is so unexplainable. If you are trekking in spring and autumn, you will see many camps of Everest climbers in Base Camp. Capture this immense beauty in your mind and camera. Walk around and return back to Gorak Shep for overnight stay.

Today, We’ll take an early morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,550m), the highest point of our trek. Kala Patthar gives another finest view of the highest mountains such as Mount Everest (8,848m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Nuptse (7861m), Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201m), Mt. Pumori (7145m) and many others. The changing color of mountains from pink to silver-white by morning sunlight is so beautiful. After you enjoy enough time there, we trek back to Gorakshep, take breakfast, and continue trek down to Lobuche. we will stay in Lobuche at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we start to trek downwards where after few hours, trail divides into two and we take right side for Dzongla. On our way we can see stupa and tombstones in the distance. Then after we trek upwards where we can see Chola Tsho Lake nearby. Then we continue to trek by crossing Chola Khola on a bridge before reaching Dzongla village today we have enough time for rest. We will stay in Dzonla village at the teahouse.

Today early morning we have to start our trek before 4 am so we can cross Cho La pass before mid-day and re-assess the hike when the weather turns bad. The trail will little difficult due to high altitude and steeply loose rock. Snow may cause some problems while crossing Cho La pass and rockfall can also be the problem although the weather is good. As a result, we can see a stunning view from the top of Cho La Pass then we will trek down to our destination, Gokyo (4,790 m). Before we reach Gokyo We have to cross Khara, Pangka, and Ngozumpa glacier (which is the longest glacier in Nepal). Then after We can see the beautiful view of Kantaga and the sixth highest mountain in the world which one is Cho-Oyu. In there are a series of six lakes where the third one is Gokyo Lake. We will stay in Gokyo at the hotel.

Today, early in the morning, we will steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri at an elevation of 5,357 m. There are ample rewards for those who attempt this trip. We get magnificent views of the super Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the all Khumbu Himalayas, including the giants; Mount Everest, Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho-Oyu and Gychung Kang. We return back to Gokyo, After Lunch we will visit fourth and fifth Lake. Today we will spend our night at gokyo.

After breakfast, we start our trek in the morning. Today is long but on the normal trail. We can see an amazing view of Mt. Everest from the top of the Renjo pass. Then we trek down to Lunden for our today’s final destination. We will stay in Lunden at the teahouse.

After breakfast we start our trek, the trail will mostly descend down to to Thame. While on the trail we can see amazing snow-capped peaks. About 150 meters above Thame, there is a Thame Monastery, a picturesque monastery set among the many homes of monks and lay people. It resides on the side of a hill overlooking the valley. It issite for the spring celebration of the Mani Rimdu festival, held about the middle of May every year. We will stay in Thame at the teahouse

The Thame is a traditional Sherpa village that has escaped the crowds trekking to Everest and has one of the oldest monasteries in the Khumbu region. The village is notably the hometown of Apa Sherpa who has made it to the summit of Mount Everest 21 times! The trek itself is peaceful with excellent views of the Himalayas as it winds in and out of the forest on the side of the canyon. Then after we continue our journey trekking down the hill from Thame. Today trek will be easy and short and the final destination for the day and the trip will be at Namche Bazar. Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included.

Today after having breakfast we leave Namche, the trail takes steep descent route crossing a Hillary suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and through dense forest. The trail retraces the route of Sagarmatha National park up to Monjo and then takes a steep descent to Benkar, Ghat, and Cheplung with the wonderful vista of sparkling peaks on the background. Eventually from Cheplung, we ascend for more than an hour and reach our today final destination at Lukla. In this evening time, there may be a party atmosphere at Lukla. Enjoy the moment and celebrate with our trekking team. We will stay in Lukla at hotel.

We’ll take an early morning short flight back to Kathmandu. You can make your own plan for the rest of the day. We recommend walking around the city of Thamel and buy some handmade souvenirs. You will stay in Kathmandu at the 3-star hotel.

After finished our Everest three high pass trek, today is a rest day for you. Get your body massaged, leisurely stroll around Thamel and buy souvenirs, visit Garden of Dreams for some relaxing time. Today is also a spare day to use for the flight back to Kathmandu in case there wasn’t a flight the day before due to Lukla's bad weather.
And, in the evening we will provide farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. A guide and office staff will accompany you. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today is your last day in Nepal you will drive to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking team will then share our goodbyes and wish you a safe flight back home. With this, the trip concludes and you come to an end of the 15 days Everest Base Camp trek.