On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, after clearing the visa formalities, and claiming the baggage. Head towards departure exit, where our staff receives you for a short transfer to the hotel. After getting refreshed join on the lobby with other members for Everest Base Camp briefing, provided by our guide, leader. On briefing full information of the treks, and hotels in Kathmandu as well of local cultures with do’s and don’ts. Evening a lovely dinner introduction to Nepali foods with exciting cultural programs.
Morning after breakfast, our city / cultural guide takes you on a tour visiting world heritage sites around Kathmandu city. Includes Old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard, residence of Living Goddess the Kumari; and to Swayambhunath Stupa with more 2,600 years of history. Then head towards holy Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath a huge Buddhist Stupa. After an exciting and interesting tour back to hotel, preparation and packing for trekking.
Non-essential clothing and items not required for treks, can be stored in the Hotel or with Everest Adventure Tour.
Starting early morning for super scenic flight to Lukla, a short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport. After going through security then board in a small spacious aircraft for sweeping short flight of 30 minutes or more. During air enjoy spectacular panorama of Himalayan range of peaks with views of Mt. Everest.
As plane makes landing on a short runways of Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary Airport, after claiming the baggage. Having time for some refreshment, and start the trek following through Lukla town and then down to Dudh Koshi River.
Walking past lovely Sherpa villages, where path are lined with Buddhist monuments known as prayer walls. Facing grand views of Kongde and Kusum Kanguru peaks, the reaching Phakding for overnight halt. Located by the raging glacial Dudh Koshi River, check into a nice lodge with time to explore around.
Today’s walks takes you to famous Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa Capital of Khumbu region of Everest. Morning walk follows a nice pleasant trail with ups and down to cross a long suspension bridge. Then head for a short steep up to Monjo village with views of Tharmasarku peaks. A short walk from Monjo to enter Sagarmatha National Park, the cross a bridge above the same river to Jorsalle. The last settlement before Namche Bazaar, stopping here for possible lunch break, afternoon walk on the river bed. Walking within lovely cool forest of pines, fir and rhododendron trees, as route leads to cross a high bridge. From the bridge on undulating winding ups to Namche Bazaar for two overnight halt.
Namche Bazaar a fascinating small town with fancy restaurants, luxury hotels and resorts, as well many shops and stores. Facilities of banks and ATM for trekkers, an exciting place to be with close views of Kongde peaks.
A leisure and free day, for short hike higher up to support acclimatization before heading higher ground.
Places of interest in Namche Bazaar for short hikes: The best and short hike above Namche Bazaar climb up to Park Museum, which is at approx. 3,550 m. An interesting place situated on a high ridge facing grand vista of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse with majestic Ama Dablam. Includes views of Kantega, Tharmasarku and Kwangde range of peaks with Khumbila, the patron god of Khumbu Sherpa. Enjoy tour of the museum nearby provides full information of Khumbu area, cultures and flora/ fauna.
The next good hike for few hours climb to Syangboche ridge with a small old airstrip. From here continue walk up to Everest View Hotel, located on a high green hill covered in beautiful forest. One of the world’s first luxury deluxe hotels and of Khumbu area, built in 1971. Has been listed on the Guinness Book of World Record in 2004 as the highest placed hotels. At the height of 3,962 m / 13,000 feet, enjoy the serene surrounding with views of Mt. Everest.
Optional Hike to Khumjung and Khunde villages, located down from Everest View Hotel on a wide glacial valley. Beneath Mt. Khumbila, Khumjung with 500 years old Gompa / monastery treasures a scalp believed to be of a Yeti.
Continue walk to Khunde, the first and only hospital of Khumbu built by late Sir Edmund Hillary. From here follow a pleasant trail and steep downhill back to Namche Bazaar.
After a refreshing rest in Namche Bazaar, morning a pleasant walk on the scenic trail to Tengboche Monastery. The walk leads on wide scenic path with ever present views of snow-capped peaks. Then downhill to Imjatse River for lunch stop at small place of Phunki Tenga, amidst beautiful woodland. Afternoon few hour climb up to picturesque Tengboche and the monastery, one of the most photogenic spot. Encircled by array of peaks with grand views of Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam, surrounded by green tree lines. At Tengboche tour of monastery interior of great religious and cultural interest. Tengboche having several good lodges for overnight stops, some trekkers spends night at Deboche, a small place half down from Tengboche.
Enjoy the morning views of Mt. Everest and close look of towering Ama Dablam, having breakfast. Morning walks downhill to a bridge, where tree lines drops for mountainous terrain, following gradual uphill to Pangboche. The last permanent village en route Dingboche and beyond to Everest base camp, the walk leads to slow up. Reaching a small place of Somare for possible lunch stop, afternoon on gradual up and down to a stream. After crossing a small bridge climb for an hour or more to enter Imjatse Valley, where Dingboche settlement located.
A beautiful valley and nice settlement of Dingboche for overnight in the comfort of in the best available lodge.
Another free day in Dingboche for acclimatization and short hike to a scenic hill of Nakarjung. A few hours climb above Imjatse valley and Dingboche with grand views of Ama Dablam North Face with Island Peak. The top of Nakarjung a good height for acclimatization as well for stunning panorama of surrounding snow-capped peaks. Rest of the afternoon at leisure and stroll around the Dingboche lovely settlements.
After an enjoyable rest at Dingboche, a short morning walks of few hours to Chukung. Located at the end of Imjatse valley en-route to Island Peak base camp as well towards Kongma-La Pass. A pleasant scenic walk enclosed by snow peaks on both side of the valley. After some hours reaching Chukung for lunch and overnight stop in the comfort of a nice small lodge. Afternoon enjoy grand views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar and Island peak, as far as towards Makalu.
An early morning start, carrying packed lunch for the long day to cross Kongma-La; the first and highest pass of the adventure. The trail follows on the high side above Imjatse valley, and then heading into a narrow gully. In between Nuptse wall and Pokalde peak, as climb leads on rocky slopes to the top of Kongma-La.
The pass situated in a narrow ridge in between Nuptse peak wall, Pokalde and Mehara / Kongma peaks. From the pass with slow downhill to Khumbu glacier, taking care on ice and ponds, walk across a moraine. The climb up to the top of a nice small valley where Lobuche is located with number of good lodges for overnight halt.
Leaving Lobuche, after an early breakfast for another long day walk to Everest base camp. Starts with nice pleasant morning walks, then reaching above Khumbu glacier, walk over rocky moraine and descend to Gorakshep. A small settlement with 3-4 nice lodges beneath the rocky black hill of Kalapathar and Mt. Pumori.
After a refreshing stop, continue walk heading east to Everest base camp, the trail follows on rocks and sandy path. The route leads to short ups and down reaching the Khumbu glacier at Everest base camp. Enjoy the dramatic landscapes similar to arctic zone covered in ice, snow and moraine amidst towering giant peaks. Great close views of Khumbu Ice-Fall and glaciers, but Mt. Everest is blocked by Lhotse, Nuptse and Lola peaks. The places is busy with mountaineers during high season of climbing from March to May. After an overwhelming experience head back to Gorakshep for overnight stop.
On achieving the first major goal, another highlights to complete for climb to the highest top of Kalapathar hill. Start, early morning taking a slow and easy pace enjoying the surrounding scenery, after few hour of strenuous climb. Reach on the highest point of the adventure, for every hard effort rewards you with stunning panorama of snow-capped peaks. Enjoy the fantastic closest views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse with Mt. Pumori close ahead.
After an overwhelming scenic panorama descend to Gorakshep for return journey, having breakfast walk downhill to Lobuche. From here walk on the main trail, and before Thugla, our route diverts heading west towards Cho-La Pass. Reaching an isolated small settlement of Dzongla for overnight, before the climb to Cho-La the second pass of the adventure.
Adventure continues to cross the second high pass of the adventure over Cho-La, starting early morning. Same routine of previous day carrying pack lunch for the long day, walk leads on nice pleasant path. On reaching the foot of Cho-La, climb begins with steep haul, walking on a rocky ledges. Then finally making to the top of Cho-La pass, rewards you with stunning views of Cholatse, Lobuche East, West peaks. Includes grand views of Nirekha as far as Mt. Cho-Oyu, after a refreshing moment start walking downhill to the base. Reaching Thagnak located at the east end of beautiful Gokyo valley for overnight stop, after a long tough day walks.
Today an easy short pleasant walk to Gokyo main 3rd lake, where all good lodges situated. Start the morning walk on a gradual path towards a small place at Na around Yak herder temporary settlement. The walk continues coming across the first lake of Gokyo, slowly heading towards the second lake. Finally ending the morning on reaching the third main lakes of Gokyo. The lodges are situated further up from the 3rd lake, also called Dudh Pokhari (a milky pond). As the lake remains frozen with white ice most of the seasons. But when it is free from ice, the color changes into turquoise or emerald colored lakes. Enjoy the afternoon after a nice lunch in the lodge restaurant, overlooking views of Mt. Cho-Oyu and surrounding towering peaks.
Early morning enjoy few hours hike to high Gokyo-Ri ridge top. A strenuous climb rewards with glorious panorama of Gokyo valley and Ngozumpa glacier. The view includes, world’s four tallest peaks, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Mt. Cho Oyu at one single look. From the top back to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. Afternoon at leisure saving energy for the last climb to cross the third final Renjo-La Pass.
Rising early morning for the last time to cross and complete the final pass of the adventure over Renjo-La. Start the walk across the lake close to the base of Gokyo-Ri and Renjo-La pass. Then climb begins on steep sided slope for few hours of strenuous ups till the top of Renjo-La is reached. After a rest on completing the last final third pass, celebrate overlooking the grand vista of Mt. Everest. Includes views of Lhotse, Nuptse and Mt. Makalu with Tharmasarku and Kwangde peaks towards south east. From the top a slow walk downhill through a rocky moraine and glacial ponds to reach Lungden. A small isolated settlement having few tea-house and lodge for overnight stop.
From Lungden, enjoy the fresh morning walk on long downhill to reach western end of Khumbu valley at Thame village. Enjoying the glorious views of Kwangde range of peaks, a slow descend leads to a junction. Where route to Tibet / China border and Thame joins, walk heads further down to Marlung a nice small village.
As walk leads to cross a bridge over Bhote Koshi River, that flows from Tibet side of mountains. Slowly after few hours walks reaching a windswept and barren country at Thame village for overnight stop. Thame a nice place seldom visited by main flow of trekkers, time permitting a short hike to an interesting old monastery. Located atop Thame village and the valley, facing grand views of snow-capped peaks. Thame with few nice simple lodges for travelers on route to Renjo-La and Rolwaling valley.
After completing all three passes of Everest, today an easy walks to Namche Bazaar, and then to Monjo. Morning starts down to a river, after crossing a small bridge, a short climb up then on winding trail. As walk leads back into tall tree lines, past Thamo village with main Hydro power of Khumbu area.
The trail follows to another hour with few ups and down to Namche Bazaar for possible lunch stop. Afternoon walk on the main trail down to Dudh Koshi River, then reaching Jorsalle. On leaving this small village cross over a bridge and then short steep up, reaching the national park exit. A short walk from the park to lovely Monjo village for overnight stop in the comfort of a nice lovely lodge.
Enjoy the last day walk of the journey to Lukla, following on pleasant trail from one nice village to another. Crossing bridges few times towards Phakding, and then reaching Ghat village. After few hours of good walk, an uphill for an hour more to the entrance gate of Lukla. On reaching Lukla town transfer to a nice hotel or lodge for last overnight around Khumbu and Everest region.
Early breakfast and then short walk to Tenzing & Hillary airport, as the plane arrives. Get on board for a scenic flight of half hour to land at Kathmandu airport, and then transfer to your hotels. Rest of the day at leisure for individual activities after a great wonderful adventure on Everest Three Passes trek.
We have reserved a day free as contingency in case of flight day on both ends to and from Kathmandu and Lukla. As Himalayan weather even in the best seasons of the year, can be unpredictable with bad unfavorable weather. Where flights cannot operates, if all goes well according to our itinerary days. Enjoy the free day for shopping or join in for tour to Patan or Bhaktapur cities, worth a visit.
Final day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight for homeward bound or next port of call. Transfer to Kathmandu, Nepal international airport bidding farewell to your guide and staff, after a marvelous and enjoyable adventure on Everest Three Passes Trek.
It is not a difficult adventure crossing Everest Three Passes, can be quite touch and challenging in deep snows. If the some passes are closed due to heavy snow, our guide will divert and reroute to safe areas. The Three passes trek can be tough, where all trekkers should be aware of. As the adventure leads to high altitude above 5,000 meters high, but we have set the itinerary days flexible.
Having enough time for acclimatization, as well having shorter days in some parts of the walks. However choosing the right season and with best guide of Everest Adventure Tour will be best to enjoy this exciting adventure.
Trekkers will be surprised to find good food menu of varieties, from Tibetan, Nepali, Indian and Chinese to Continental. Includes long list of snacks and drinks for the customer delights in most lodges on treks. The lodge accommodation are nice and lovely according to the choices of the trekkers. From budget, standard to luxury accommodation, either attached or non-attached bath and toilets.
Trekkers should remember as the trek leads higher areas around Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorakshep. Where attached bath and toilets are not available due to freezing temperatures in the night and morning. Where all plumbing systems freeze, and stops the flow of water which will be filled with ice.
On higher areas the lodge provides rooms with common toilets and bathrooms, which is much better than having in rooms. Due to harsh climate and terrain conditions, where all trekkers will understand and has to compromise.
However, all lodges are clean with good rooms, having large dining with potbellied stoves to make the environment warm and cozy.
The only simple accommodation and foods will be in Dzongla, Thaknag and Lungden, rest of the major villages and settlements. Provides better room accommodation and range of foods quality.
All lodges have hydro-power to run electricity, but from Namche Bazaar the places on overnight stops. Do have electricity run by solar power, where trekkers can charge their electronic items and gadgets. A fee is charged per hour for each items, as for internet and Wi-Fi, have connection. Depending upon the areas in deep gorge and valley, as well weather wise, can be disturbing with bad receptions. The best place is Lukla to Namche Bazaar and Pheriche as well at Tengboche. Other places works well with local SIM, which can be bought in Kathmandu at reasonable cost.
Everest Three Passes involves high altitude and crossing over 5,000 meters passes. Some days can be quite longer as per ones physical fitness and experience on outdoor activities. The minimum age we allow is above 16 years, and maximum age of 70 years. But all should be in good physical shape and in sound medical health and having medical and travel insurance for this adventurous treks.
As this trek involves high altitude, anything can happen like normal sickness or altitude sickness like AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).
All trekkers when booked with Everest Adventure Travel needs to purchase Travel and Medical Insurance. Which should cover expenses of immediate and fast transportation like Helicopter with all medical bills incurred. The Travel insurance should cover in case if one has to use helicopter services, if the flight get delayed or cancelled. The other reasons is if the trail is blocked by sudden landslides or avalanches, as well with heavy snow-fall. Where trekkers have to return back to Kathmandu due to bad weather or unfortunate incidents.
Babu was great. Everest base camp and 3 passes complete. Mega hotel.was great. Highly recommend. We' could leave Pur luggage for free. It all returned safely. Free breakfast, very nice food. Very nice staff. My favourite hotel in nepal. It is worth the extra few dollars Very lean, hot water, flexible check in and put times. Highly recommended
