Everest Base Camp Trek

The Everest 3 High Passes Trek is one of the most spectacular trails in the Everest region, taking us to the Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri, and high mountain passes namely Kongma La, Chola Pass, and Renjo La pass.

Highlights
  • Head through pine and cedar woods along the Dudh Kosi to Phakding
  • Excursion to Thame and Khumjung Village
  • Woods and rhododendron forests
  • Hike along the Khumbu Glacier
  • Enjoy the highlight of reaching Everest Base Camp
  • Kala Pattar for sunrise views of Everest
  • Hike along Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in the Himalaya
  • Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m) for spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, & Cho Oyu
  • Cho-La pass Trekking known as the Everest Circuit Trekking
The trek offers a long lasting experience of the Himalayan nature, its beauty, geological magnificence, not to mention a profound cross cultural experience accompanied by glorious views of the mountains and glaciers. Like other treks in the Khumbu region, the High Passes Trek begins with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and begins by following the classic trail that Tenzing Norgay and Edmond Hillary took to Everest long ago.
The trails take traveller through various Sherpa settlements, holy monasteries, magnificent glaciers, lakes and the high passes all the while in close proximity to Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Ama Dablam and many more mountains. The experience is riveting around every corner. The High Passes Trek is a thrilling adventure, which provides each visitor with views of the entire Khumbu region.
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft)
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours
Day 04: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): Acclimatization Day
Day 05: Trek to Thame (3736m/12255 ft): 5 – 6 hours
Day 06: Trek to Lumde (4368 m/14328 ft): 3- 4 hours
Day 07: Lumde – acclimatization day
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo via Renjo La Pass (5360m/17585 ft): 7 – 8 hours
Day 09: Trek to Thaknak (4750 m/15,580 ft): 5-6 hours
Day 10: Trek to Dzongla (4750 m/15,583 ft) via Cho La pass (5367 m/17,604 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 11: Trek to Lobuche(4931 m/ 16,175 ft): 3-4 hours
Day 12: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft) and back to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft): 6-7 hours
Day 13: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) and back to Lobuche (4940m/16,207ft): 7-8 hours
Day 14: Trek to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) via Kongma La Pass (5,535m/18,159ft): 6-7 hours
Day 15: Trek to Phortse (3,810m/12500ft) 6-7 hours
Day 16: Trek to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours
Day 17: Trek to Lukla: 6-7 hours
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 19: Final departure

Fact of the trip

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Name: Everest 3 High Pass Trek
  • Grade: Medium-Hard
  • Maximum Altitude: 5,545m/18,192ft
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Camping
  • Best Time: Oct-Dec, Mar-May
  • Transport: Flight
  • Group size: 2+
  • Trek Duration: 17 days
  • Duration: 20 days

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