Everest Base Camp - 3 High Passes Trek

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16 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

16 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

5550mHighest point reached

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Crossing Renjola pass (5435), Chola pass (5420m) and Kongmala Pass(5535m)

Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Gokyo Lake, Climbing to Gokyo Ri

Experience the real life of Sherpas. Visiting Tengboche Monastery,

Flora and fauna inside Sagarmatha National Park

Everest Base Camp - 3 High Passes Trek

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Itinerary

Adventurous trekkers seeking the ultimate Himalayan challenge will find their match in the Everest Base Camp - 3 High Passes Trek. Not for the faint of heart, this strenuous journey crosses three high-altitude passes—Renjo-la (5,340m), Cho-la (5,420m), and Kongma-la (5,210m)—each offering panoramic vistas and a true test of endurance. Along the way, you'll visit the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay, summit famous viewpoints like Gokyo-ri and Kalapattar, and walk in the shadow of Everest itself. Unique encounters with Sherpa culture, diverse wildlife, and remote trails set this trip apart from standard treks. The USP: exclusive access to secluded passes and the chance to witness the Khumbu Glacier and Everest Base Camp without the crowds, making it the ultimate adventure tour package for seasoned hikers.

day 1 - Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m) Trek to Phakding(2,652m)

Early in the morning flight to Lukla from where all Everest treks start. We meet the rest of our team in Lukla and start trekking from there. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From here, we gradually descend until Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.

Duration:3/4 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - Trek to Namche (3,440 m.)

We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest, is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchanges, internet cafes and a bakeries. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Acclimatization Day Namche

This is essentially a day of rest at Namche in order to acclimatize our bodies with such elevation. You will have the opportunity to hike to Khumjung village (3,786m) and explore monasteries and local Sherpa villages. Namche itself is a famous town with some modern facilities. Enjoy your visit around, you’ll then stay overnight.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Trek to Thame(3820m)

Trek starts after breakfast in Namche and trails follows colorful prayer flags, with several shorten and Mani stones from Namche Gompa. Thame is a small monastery village, situated at the altitude of 3825m and the birth place of ten zing Norgay Sherpa first man to reach Everest summit with Edmund Hillary.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Trek to Lung Den, (4368m)

After morning breakfast trail leads you to Lung den village, the village of Lung den is only one settlement before cross Renjola pass. Keep continue your journey up to Lung den village, the trail with Tibetan Yak caravans because it is trading route to Namche to Tibet. Overnight at Lung den.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Trek to Gokya (4870m) via Ranjo la Pass (5360m)

Trail slightly leads to Renjo la pass and renjo la pass is one of the easiest pass in the Khumbu Himalaya compare to others pass Chola and Kongma la. Whole trail is zigzag with sandy ridges and arrive in Gokyo lakes overnight at guesthouse.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Hike to Gokyo Ri (5360m) then trek to Thangan (4700m)

The trail climb steep ups directly above the Gokyo lake. 2h and half hour hard climb to Gokyo-Ri at 5360m. From the top great Himalayan views of world highest mountain with Makalu range better than Kala Pattar above the Gorkhashep. After taking picture all the way downhill to Gokyo Lake. If you’re feeling good you can hike to the oldest and longest glaciers of Khumbu valley. After Gokyo Ri, Lunch at Gokyo then trek to Thagna (4700m).

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 8 - Trek to Dzongla (4830m) via Cho La Pass (5420m)

Ealry morning hike to up to Cho La Pass (5420m). Cross Cho La and walk down hill to Dzongla village. Today might be the difficult and Long day in this Trek.

Duration:6/7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 9 - Trek to Lobuche (4910m).

After having breakfast today you will start your trek to Lobuche. On the way you can witness Dzongla Lake, Ama Dablam and Thamserku.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 10 - Trek to Gorak Shep & Explore Everest Base Camp (5364m)

Following the rocky moraine path and watching icy glacial pond and icebergs below the Khumbu glacier a short downhill walk after the last rocky moraine dunes bring us to Gorkasep (5,140m). After reaching Grokasep you will be headed up to Explore the Everest Base Camp and back to Gorkasep. Goraksep is located below Kalapathhar (5,555m) and Mt Pumori.

Duration:6/7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 11 - Hike up to Kalapathar (5550m) and trek back to Lobuche

Early in the morning we will heading up to climb Kalapathhar, Best view point of Mount Everest and other magnificent mountain surroundings with 360 degree view. After hike to Kalapathar, we will back to down hill walk to Lobuche (4910m).

Duration:6/7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 12 - Trek to Chukung (4730m) via Kongma La Pass (5535m)

After strong breakfast in Lobuche, we will head up to cross Kongmala Pass. The trail slightly turns to Khumbu Glacier to cross Kongma La Pass (5535m) and follow downhill to Sherpa settlement village of Chukung.

Duration:6/7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 13 - Trek to Tengboche (3,860m)

After breakfast in Chukung trail leads you through villages, Buddhists monasteries, bridges and some waterfall, Rhododendron forest to arrive Tengboche (3860m) via Orsho, Somare, Pangboche and Debouche Overnight at Tea house.

Duration:5/6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 14 - Trek to Namche Bazzar (3440m)

First part of the trail directly goes through Rhododendron forest and pine forest to Fungethaga. The trail slightly goes uphill to Namche via Trashing and Sanasa village. Great view of the Khumbu Himalaya from village of Sanasa.

Duration:4/5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 15 - Trek to Lukla (2840m)

The trail steeply goes down through Rhododendron and Pine forest, it will take about two hour and another 5 hour walk to Lukla via Phakding, Ghats Khola, Chaurikharka, Chheplung and arrival in Lukla and overnight at Guest house.

Duration:6/7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 16 - Fly back to Kathmandu

Early morning joyful flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer your Hotel. During the day you will have rest after long journey in the Khumbu Himalaya and Evening fare well dinner with Nepali Family.

Duration:30 Minutes hours

Meals:Breakfast