Everest Three Pass Trek

After early morning breakfast, we head toward the airport. We have an early morning flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. After about 30 mins thrilling flight we arrive at Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla. This airport is one of the most adventurous airstrips in the world with a single runway over a cliff. On reaching Lukla, we have lunch and meet porters

Now, we begin our short trek to
Phakding. After entering through Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Memorial gate, the trail
drops down to ChHeplung.  You will have an
amazing view of surging the Dudh Koshi river.

The trail then crosses suspension
bridges over Thado Khola and offering a beautiful view of Mt. Khumbila and we
reach Ghat. And the continued descending leads to Phakding. On the way, we pass
through stone walls decorated with mani, prayer wheels, and gompas. Overnight
stay at Phakding.  

We will have breakfast in Phakding and head toward the biggest treading hub of Khumbu called Namche Bazaar. The trail to Namche goes through uphill and downhill. We have many crossing over the Dudh Koshi river. The trail passes through several Sherpa villages- Rimijung, Zamfute and we arrive at Benkar. Here you have a magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku. Then we cross more bridges and reach Chhamuwa. Here we register your TIMS card and climbing through an enchanting forest of rhododendron and fir. And we finally reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo.

After submitting the TIMS card and
national park entry card we head to Namche. Then passing through Tenzing-
Hillary suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi river in Jorsale village, the
trek concludes at Namche. Overnight at Namche.  

Namche, the gateway of the Everest Region is the largest tourist hub in the Everest Region. As high altitude trekking needs at least one acclimatization day and our EBC trek with Gokyo Cho la Pass is the high altitude trek. So, Namche is the best place for our first acclimatization. Today we will let our body acclimatize to the high altitude by hiking to several places near Namche

First, we will hike up to the
Everest View Hotel to enjoy the beautiful views of the Himalayan vista. It is
one of the world’s highest hotels, from here we have the panoramic view of Mt.
Everest, Mt Khumbila, Mt. Thamserku, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. After a cup of tea
or coffee in the hotel, we hike back to Namche.

On our way back to Namche, we will
explore the Khumjung Monastery and Hillary school. Further, hike to Namche
lands at Syanboche airstrip on the foot. This airstrip is only used by
helicopter, as it is a non-commercial airport with an unpaved narrow runway.
We have the breathtaking charming scenery of Namche village from the runway.

Following the gravel zigzag path
through Zarok, to Namche. Namche Bazaar is the major attraction of Everest Base
Camp. The market on a Saturday is a major attraction of Namche. Overnight stay
in Namche.  

We will continue our trek to Tengboche after breakfast. From Namche, we ascend uphill and pass through dense juniper forest for a few hours to reach Sanasa. Then following the right route trail offering the glorious view of towering peaks Ama Dablam, we descend through juniper forest to the villages; Lawichasa and Tashinga. And on reaching Phunki Thanga we ascend towards Tengboche village

Tengboche is known as one of the
most beautiful places in the Everest Region. It is home to the largest
monastery in the Everest region. This monastery provides panoramic views of the
highest mountains on the earth including Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse,
Thamserku, and Lhotse. Overnight stay in Tengboche.  

Our trek starts with the downhill walking from Tengboche. Then we pass through a lush forest filled with birch, rhododendron, and conifers tree. Continue trekking with the views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, the trail dips down to Debuche. The tail from Debuche traces the junction of Pangboche. You pass through the dense forest and suspension bridges over the Imja Khola. With the closer view of Ama Dablam, we come across the flat trail ahead of Orso. From Orso, we walk uphill along the Imja river and we arrive at Dingboche. The trail offers a pristine view of the Himalayas. Dingboche is a beautiful windy settlement overlooked by Chortens and prayer flags. Overnight at Dingboche

After breakfast, we follow the trail through stone-walled fields and Imja Khola. And we enter the glacier moraines amidst towering Himalayas. We continue to Bibre, yak rancher place. From here, the fantastic Ama Dablam and the Amphu Labsa mountain are directly across the valley. After half an hour walk following the moraine glacier offering the magnificent glimpse of Island peak, glacier, and massive snowy mountain, we reach Chhukung peak. Chhukung peaks offer the marvelous view of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Baruntse. And the short hike to Chhukung Peak drops to Chhukung village. Chhukung village lies near the base of Island Peak is a popular trekking peak for first-time climbers. Overnight stay in Chhukung

We will have another acclimatization day in Chhukung after the long, tiring, and challenging trek. During this acclimatization, we have a short hike to Island Peak Base Camp. It arises subline feelings on trekkers. The upper Imja valley hiking offers an amazing view of Ama Dablam and Lhotse along with the bloated water of ImjaTsho. Then walk along the ChokarmaTsho below Lhotse Glacier. The trail follows the substitute route of Lhotse moraine before the Island peak base camp. This trail from Island Peak Base Camp traces the before trample route & returns to Chhukung and has proper rest. Overnight at Chhukung

Today we trek is the first real challenge of the Three Passes as we hike to the highest part of the entire trek. We have two options, we can either take a trail over a hill which is to the northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier. Or we can walk back to Bibre and trek on the trail above the Niyang Khola. We will follow the trail alongside NiyangKhola on the left. The icy trail wiggles through a small lake then ascend to a wide bowl and frozen lake. Finally, reaches at Knogma La Pass, our first pass out of three passes. From the top, we will have a fantastic view of Cholatse, Pokalde, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu and Ama Dablam

The trail of the trek then descends
from the High camp above Knogma la Pass. It traces the moraine glacier path of
the Khumbu to Lobuche. It is on the foot of the Khumbu glacier. Overnight stay in
Lobuche.

After crossing one of the highest passes, we trace the trail to Everest Base Camp. The trail from Lobuche passes through narrow mountain gaps, glacial moraine alongside the world’s highest glacier, Khumbu glacier. Then walking for about 3 hours through a rocky path, we reach the last human settlement, Gorakshep. Gorakshep is the junction from where the path separates to Kalapatthar and EBC

And from Gorakshep, we will follow
the trail full of sandpit and boulders to the Everest Base Camp. After 2 hours
demanding trek from Gorakshep, we reach our today destination, Everest Base Camp.
On reaching EBC you will forget all your pain and feel the best moment of your
life. From the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, you will have an
amazing view of Khumbu Icefall, sparkling view of mountain peaks. And after
observing the 360-degree view of Himalayan peaks and enjoying the best time in
the most awaited destination of our EBC with three high pass treks, we trek back
to Gorakshep. Overnight at Gorakshep. 

Today we will have an early morning about 3 hours hike from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar summit. Early morning hike gives a chance to catch a remarkable view of the light of the sun shining on Mt. Everest. Kala Patthar is the iconic viewpoint of Everest, you can have a close view of Everest from here. Along the highest mountain, Everest this summit offers the dazzling view of Lingtren (6,749m), Khumbutse (6,636m), Nuptse (7,861m), Pumori (7,161m). After capturing the Himalayan range in our soul, we descend back to Gorakshep

On reaching Gorakshep we will have
breakfast. After breakfast, we descend the same route toward the Sherpa
village, Lobuche. From Lobuche, the path ascends the ridge. And with the view
of beautiful Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku, the trail descends. Then the
trail ascends and leads us to today’s stop, Dzongla. On reaching Dzongla
village, we will have a sparkling North view of Cholatse peak. Overnight at
Dzongla. 

Today’s route from Dzongla to Gokyo will be challenging as we will pass through another high pass of our EBC with 3 High Pass Trek. After breakfast in Dzongla, we follow the trail that ascends through the icy path. With the view of Ama Dablam, Cholatse and several streams the trail ascends down the basin. From here it again rises to the ridge before Chola Pass. Climbing the slippery icy path, we make it to the top of the pass. It is marked by prayer flags and cairns. From the top of we will have the breathtaking scenery of majestic peaks in all directions

Then the gradual drop down through
the narrow gorge and take us to the beautiful village, Thagnak. We will have
lunch in Thagnak and head toward Gokyo.

From Thagnak, we ascend through the
moraine glacier below Ngo Zumba Glacier. Ngozumpa Glacier is the longest
glacier in Nepal. You will have the vista of tempting scared lakes-
LongpogaTsho and Taujung fascinate to falsify ahead. And we see the second
Gokyo lake is on a series of six lakes as we reach the other side of the
glacier. Finally, a short walk takes us to the third Gokyo lake, and on the edge
of this lake stands the Gokyo village. Overnight stay in Gokyo village. 

Today we will have another acclimatization day in Gokyo to avoid AMS while treading at a higher elevation. For acclimatization, we will climb Gokyo Ri. And enjoy views of the incredible mountain vista. Gokyo Ri is another majestic viewpoint that offers the amazing vista of Mt. Everest along with various peaks and serene landscape. Furthermore, this peak is a vantage point that offers the artistic view of Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Cholatse, Taboche, moraine, Ngozumpa glacier. After enjoying the enchanting scenery, we drop back to Gokyo for lunch

We can also tour the fourth and
fifth Gokyo lake today. There is ‘Scoundrel’s Viewpoint’ located at the edge of
the 5th lake. The view of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse
and Makalu mountain with the huge Ngozumpa Glacier is amazing. Overnight stay
in Gokyo. 

Another challenging day as we go over Renjo La, the last three-pass of our EBC with three high passes trek. As it will be a long day trek we will start the day early in the morning. Following the trail alongside Dudh Pokhari, we will walk for two hours. We descend toward the Renjo La pass. With the extravagant views of the Himalayan, Rolwaling ranges, and others, a zigzag path takes us to Renjo La. The views from the Renjo La pass are much like that from Gokyo RI. We also get the outstanding views of Mt. Everest and the third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Village below the gray smear of the Ngozumpa Glacier are extra

Our trail from the pass winds down
a stone staircase. Then moving over loose debris we reach the south bank of the
Anglaadumba Tsho Lake. Now we descend the icy trail, with the view of Relama
Tsho and Renjo Lake. Then we walk down a narrow valley clogged with giant
boulders to Lunde. And finally about an hour walk from Lumde takes us to
Marulung. It is on the east bank of the Bhote Koshi River. Overnight stay at
Marulung.

After breakfast we descent from Marulung to Thame. Follow a traditional route used for centuries by the Tibetan traders. Then the trail crosses suspension bridges over Bhote Koshi, we descend to Taranga. Following the lush green valley of Langmuche Khola to Thambuteng village, where Kyarkerok Gompa lies. It is a 350-year-old gompa. Then we walk the zigzag trail to Thame. Now we will walk through the moraine of Thame then cross a suspension bridge and reach Samade. From Samade we descend to Phurtse village. Finally, trekking many gompas, colorful intertwined prayer flags, Mani wheels, Chortens we arrive at Namche. Overnight at Namche

From Namche, we trek back to Lukla which will be our last day of the hike. We will descend and cross several suspension bridges. Then further trekking to Dudh Koshi river takes us to Phakding

From Phakding we will have a
gradual walk to Cheplung, then we ascend to Lukla, with prayer flags, Chortens,
Mani walls and miniature Gompas lined throughout the village. Overnight at
Luka. 

On the last day of our trek, we will have an early breakfast in Lukla and fly to Kathmandu. After about 30 mins thrilling scenic flight we arrive at Kathmandu. One of our representatives will be at the airport and you will be transferred to the hotel. In the evening you will enjoy a cultural dinner with the Bold Himalayan team. 

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