Pricing for Group Size Basis

Private Trip – Flight from Kathmandu:

All-inclusive Trek Price for individual/solo trekker: USD 2500
All-inclusive Trek Price for 2 trekkers: USD 2100 per person

Private Trip – Flight from Manthali:

All-inclusive Trek Price for individual/solo trekker: USD 2650
All-inclusive Trek Price for 2 trekkers: USD 2200 per person

Overview

Itinerary

Overview

Itinerary

Everest Three Passes Trek is one of the most exciting treks to the base camp
of the world’s highest mountain, Everest (8848.86m), which offers trekkers a
lifetime experience amid magnificent geological setting and natural diversity.
Everest Three Passes Trek is situated in the Everest or Khumbu region of
Eastern Nepal. It is a trek to Gokyo and Everest Base Camp through the three
high passes of Everest region: Renjo La (5360m), Cho La (5420m), and Kongma
La (5535m). All three passes offer breathtaking views of massive mountains such
as Everest (8848.86m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Makalu (8481m), Pumori (7161m),
Ama Dablam (6856m), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7861m), and many other
mountain peaks in the Khumbu region.
The 20-days Everest Three Passes Trek is a challenging and strenuous trek but
worth every struggle for the exposure to nature and culture, it gives to the
trekkers. The journey starts from flying to Lukla relishing the amazing snow-
capped mountain views. Throughout the journey, the trekkers pass through
several Sherpa villages, which give them an opportunity to meet friendly Sherpa
people and understand their unique culture and lifestyle. The trekkers also pass
through Khumjung village, the largest Sherpa village in the Khumbu region. The
trekking route also passes through several ancient monasteries, which provides
them with an insight of Buddhism in the Himalayas. Crossing the first pass, Renjo
La (5360m) takes the trekkers to the pristine Gokyo Lakes and Ngozumpa

Glacier, the largest glacier in the Khumbu region. The trail across the second
pass, Cho La (5420m), leads to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and Kalapatthar
(5550m), both of which provide an amazing view of Khumbu Icefall and glaciers
along with the majestic Khumbu Himalayas. The walk across Khongma La Pass
(5535m) marks the start of the return trek to Namche, Lukla, and then a flight
back to Kathmandu. The three passes trek is the perfect combination of natural
beauty with profound cross-cultural discovery.

⚠️ Important Notice for Domestic Flights to and from Lukla

To reduce air traffic congestion at Kathmandu Airport and ensure smooth flight operations, all Lukla flights will operate from Ramechhap (Manthali) Airport during the following trekking seasons:

Spring: April 1 to May 31, 2025
Autumn: October 1 to November 30, 2025

We recommend including 1 buffer day in your itinerary to accommodate transfers to and from Manthali Airport. Alternatively, your itinerary can be adjusted so that on Day 2, you enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, followed by an afternoon transfer to Mulkot.

Mulkot is approximately a 3-hour drive from Kathmandu. After spending the night at a hotel there, a 1-hour drive the next morning will take you to Manthali Airport to catch your flight to Lukla.

For your return journey, you will fly back to Manthali and drive to Kathmandu on the same day.

✏️ Customize Your Trek

This is a general itinerary, and it can always be tailor-made to suit your preferences and travel style.

Highlights

Guided sightseeing tour in World heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley.
the definitive Himalayan trek to the foot of Mt. Everest through breathless high alpine landscapes.
visiting an ancient Buddhist Monasteries where Yeti Skull kept.
spectacular touching the tops of some of the most famous mountains in the Himalaya.
crossing over high suspension bridges, homeland of Sherpa people and their pictureaque villages along the trail.
mirror the towering landscape all around.
stunning view point at Kalapattar.
following in the footsteps of great mountaineers.
smooth walking up and down through the dense Rhododendron and Pine forest.
scenic mountain flight in and out of Lukla.
meeting with local Sherpa people.
passing several Buddhist monuments.
detouring off the main trail and exploring the excellent excursions from Chhukung Ri.
well-maintained trails and confortable lodges, but the trekking routes here start higher and stay higher.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Kathmandu 1338m

Pick up at Tribhuvan International Airport by our company representative, and
transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02 :

Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley by private vehicle

Today, you visit the famous places of Kathmandu valley that includes
Swayambhunath stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. Our
local guide will accompany you to help you to navigate as well as to give you an
insight of the Nepalese culture and history. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03 :

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m/40 minutes & trek to Phakding 2610m/3-4 hours

Leaving the capital city behind, we catch our early morning scenic flight to Lukla.
After landing in the most thrilling airport of the world, Tenzing-Hillary Airport in
Lukla, we begin our first-day trek towards Phakding following the up and down
trail through rhododendron forest. We also walk past several Buddhist
monasteries and Chortens along the way. Overnight at a lodge in Phakding.

Day 04 :

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m/5-6 hours

Crossing several suspension bridges on our way, we reach Monjo village. We
continue to trek gently ascending through steep trail and again cross a
suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River before reaching Namche Bazaar,
which is also known as the gateway to Everest. We get the first panoramic view
of Everest (8848.86m) from the tourist hub of Namche Bazaar. Overnight at a
lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Day 05 :

Acclimatization Day - Hike to Everest View hotel and down to Khumjung and Khunde village for visiting Monasteries

We spend this day taking a short and pleasant hike to Everest View Hotel
(3880m) which offers a panoramic view of different mountains like Everest
(8848.86m), Thamserku (6623m), and others. After taking a few photographs, we
hike to Khumjung, the largest Sherpa village in the Khumbu region, to visit the
ancient monastery. We can also see the skull of yeti preserved inside the
monastery. We then continue to trek towards Khunde village and visit the old
monastery before returning back to Namche. Overnight at a lodge in Namche
Bazaar.

Day 06 :

Trek from Namche to Thame 3800m/5-6 hours

Today, we head towards Thame passing several villages, Chortens, prayer flags,
and monasteries along the way. Ascending alongside Bhote Koshi River, we can
view the skyline graced with several snow-capped mountains of Khumbu region.
Then, crossing a bridge over the Bhote Koshi River, we finally arrive in Thame.
Overnight at a lodge in Thame.

Day 07 :

Trek from Thame to Lumde 4370m/4-5 hours

Leaving behind Thame, we begin our trek climbing over the moraine and follow a
route that is used by the traders for centuries across the Nangpa-La into Tibet
until we reach Marulung. Still following Bhote Koshi River upstream, we come

across many Chortens and monasteries on our way to Marulung. We then
continue to ascend to Lumde for an overnight stay. Overnight at a lodge in
Lumde.

Day 08 :

Trek from Lumde to Gokyo 4790m/7-8 hours via Renjo-La Pass 5360m

Today, we ascend until we reach Renjo-La (5360m) which offers a breathtaking
view of the rooftops of Gokyo valley shining distantly on the shore of the lake. We
come across small glacial lakes as we walk on a steep and slippery trail to reach
the top of Renjo La for a panoramic view of massive peaks of Cho Oyu (8201m),
Lhotse (8516m), Everest (8848.86m), Cholatse (6335m), and Taboche (6367m).
After enjoying the stunning view, we descend to Gokyo valley. Gokyo valley sits
behind the third Gokyo Lake. You can spend the evening around the pristine
lake. Overnight at a lodge in Gokyo.

Day 09 :

Exploration to Fourth and Fifth Lake

We take a day off from trekking and spend this day exploring the Gokyo valley.
We go to visit fourth and fifth lake climbing the hill on the north shore. We are
also rewarded with the mesmerizing view of Cho Oyu (8201m) and Ngozumpa
Glacier, the largest glacier of Khumbu region. After exploring the lake, we return
back to Gokyo for an overnight stay. Overnight at a lodge in Gokyo.

Day 10 :

Hike to Gokyo-Ri 5360m and trek from Gokyo to Thangnak 4700m/2-3 hours

We take an early morning hike to Gokyo Ri to view the amazing sunrise over the
snow-capped mountain peaks. Beside sunrise, the viewpoint also offers an awe-
inspiring view of Everest (8848.86m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Nuptse
(7861m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Pumori (7161m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and other
peaks. We, then, climb down to Gokyo and continue our trek to Thangnak. We
walk on the icy and slippery path through the massive Ngozumpa Glacier to
arrive in Thangnak. Overnight at a lodge in Thangnak.

Day 11 :

Trek from Thangnak to Dzongla 4830m/6-7 hours via Cho-La Pass Pass 5420m

We continue to trek gradually ascending on the steep rocky trail which leads us
to our second pass i.e. Cho-La Pass (5420m). Ascending on a slippery path with
difficult icy crossing, we reach the top of Cho La Pass, which hosts a
breathtaking panorama of Ama Dablam (6856m) and Cholatse (6440m). We then
make a steep descent to Dzongla stumbling across frozen lake, Chortens and
prayer flags. Overnight at a lodge in Dzongla.

Day 12 :

Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche 4910m/3-4 hours

Today, we head towards Gorakshep passing the village of Lobuche which is a
major joining point of the classic trek to EBC. Accompanied by the stunning
Himalayan range in the background. Later in the afternoon, you can climb the
ridge east of the vallage for your first views of the Khumbu Glacier, with Mt.
Everest mostly obscured by Lhotse and Nuptse. Overnight at a lodge in
Lobuche.

Day 13 :

Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep 5140m/2-3 hours and Exploring the Everest Base Camp 5364m

We trek following the trail in the left bank of Khumbu Glacier and ascend steeply
until we finally reach Gorakshep. Today, we spend the full day exploring the
areas nearby the Everest Base Camp which takes about 2 hours to reach from
Gorakshep. The trail to Everest Base Camp is a steep ascend on a moraine
route. Basecamp offers an unreal view of Everest (8848.86m) along with an
amazing panorama of Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7861m), Lingtren (6749m),
Khumbutse (6636m), and other peaks of Khumbu region. We return back to
Gorakshep for an overnight stay. Overnight at a lodge in Gorakshep.

Day 14 :

Hike to Kala Patthar and trek from Gorak Shep to Lobuche 4910m/2-3 hours

To view the amazing sunrise over the mountain peaks, we take an early morning
hike to Kala Patthar before sunrise. The viewpoints offer an incredible view of
Everest (8848.86m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8516m), Khumbutse (6636m), and
many other peaks of Khumbu region. After the amazing sunrise view, we hike
back to our campsite and continue to trek towards Lobuche passing the Changri
Glacier. Overnight at a lodge in Lobuche.

Day 15 :

Trek from Lobuche to Chhukhung 4730m/6-7 hours via Khongma- La Pass 5535m

Today, we trek to Chhukhung via our last pass: Khongma-La Pass (5535m). We
cross the Khumbu Glacier and continue to ascend towards Khongma-La. The top
of the pass provides an amazing view of different Himalayan ranges. After
spending some time, we continue to steeply descend towards Chhukhung.
Overnight at a lodge in Chhukhung.

Day 16 :

Trek from Chhukhung to Pangboche 3930m/4-5 hours

Hiking through the rocky trail, we make our way up to Chhukhung Ri (5550m)
which offers a great view of Makalu (8481m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m),
Ama Dablam (6856m), and many more peaks. We then descend steeply passing
through yak pastureland and monasteries to reach Pangboche via Dingboche
and Somare. Overnight at a lodge in Pangboche.

Day 17 :

Trek from Pangboche to Namche 3440m/5-6 hours

Leaving behind the village of Pangboche, we begin to trek to Tengboche through
the forested trail. Upon reaching Tengboche, we can visit Tengboche Monastery
which is the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region. We then continue to
descend till Dudh Koshi River and make a climb until Kyangjuma before reaching
Namche. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Day 18 :

Trek from Namche to Lukla 2840m/6-7 hours

For our last day trek, we head towards Lukla through the forested path filled with
rhododendrons and pine trees. Crossing over several suspension bridges over
Bhote Koshi River, we walk past Phakding and several other Sherpa settlements
as we continue to trek to Lukla for an overnight stay. Overnight at a lodge in
Lukla.

Day 19 :

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu 40 minutes

We catch our early morning 40-minute scenic flight to Kathmandu. We then
transfer you to a hotel in Kathmandu and give rest of the day to yourself.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 20 :

Final Departure from Kathmandu

Our company representative will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport
approximately 3 hours before scheduled flight.