Everest Three High Passes Trek

Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m / 4264 ft) Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu, you are welcomed Life DreamAdvnture by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program and preparation for trek.

Overnight at Hotel

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast, then embark on a sightseeing adventure to some of Kathmandu's world heritage sites. First, visit the Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, and considered the holiest Hindu temple. Next, head to the Bodhanath Stupa, the largest Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world.

Continue on to the Patan Durbar Square, known as the city of fine arts, and the oldest city in the Kathmandu valley. Explore the Durbar Square, Krishna temple, Kumbheswore temple, Golden temple, and many other historic sites.

Next, visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a legendary 2000-year-old stupa on a hillock, also known as the monkey temple. Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding area from this vantage point.

Finally, end your day tour at the Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you'll see the living goddess Kumari Temple, the Nautale Durbar, the Kaal Bhairav, the Swet Bhairav, the freak Street, and much more.Evening back to hotel and preparation for next day trek.

Overnight at Hotel

We will transfer to the domestic airport for a 35-minute Trans Himalaya flight to Lukla (2780m/9175ft), the gateway to Everest Base Camp. The flight is quite dramatic, culminating in a landing on a hillside in Lukla. Once there, we will meet our porters and begin our trek, descending to the beautiful Sherpa settlement of Choplung. The trail continues along the side of the Dudh Koshi valley before ascending to Ghat (2530m/8350ft). After a gentle climb for about an hour, we will reach our final destination for the day, Phakding.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge

Morning after the breakfast the trek winds through a picturesque pine forest and crosses multiple suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, passing through Sherpa villages such as Benkar, Chimoa, Monjo, and Jorsole. At the National Park permit checkpoint, hikers can enjoy the tranquil view of the glittering Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). Continuing along the Dudh Koshi riverbed, the trail leads to the meeting point of Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi rivers. Hikers then cross the Tenzing-Hillary suspension bridge, which offers a breathtaking view of Mt. Everest adjacent to the Nuptse-Lhotse ridge. After about three hours of ascending through the charming pine forest, hikers finally arrive at the bustling trading and administrative hub of Namche Bazaar.

Overnight at Lodge.

On this day of the trek, it is recommended to take a break for acclimatization. Health experts advise at least one extra night to prevent Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). It's important to stay active and avoid being idle. Namche Bazar offers many amenities such as ATMs, cyber cafés, delicious restaurants, bakeries, and a colorful market every Friday evening and Saturday morning. The day trip starts by visiting the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park visitor center on a hillock where we can learn about the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture, and the diverse plant and animal life of the Everest region. Then, an entertaining acclimatization side trip takes us to Syagboche, you can have lunch at Hotel Everest View (5 star hotel)  and visit the large traditional Sherpa village of Khumjung, with panoramic views of Thamserku, Khaantaiga, Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and more. back to Namche Bazar.

The path ahead offers a moderate level walk with breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and an up-close look at Thamserku and Khangtaiga. Keep an eye out for wildlife sightings, such as musk deer and Himalayan Thar, as well as the colorful national bird, Danphe. As the trail continues, you'll come across lodges and a series of picturesque water-driven prayer wheels near the Dudh Koshi river. After crossing the suspension bridge, a steep climb through pine and juniper forest awaits, which will take approximately 2 hours to reach Tenboche. Here, you'll find the famous Tengboche Monastery with stunning views of Ama Dablam, Nupte, Mt. Everest, and other peaks. If you happen to visit during October/November's full moon, you'll be able to witness the colorful Mani Rimdu festival held in the monastery courtyard, featuring masked dancing and Tibetan opera.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge

The path winds down to the quaint village of Deboche, adorned with chortens, Mani stone walls, and a nun monastery. You'll cross a suspension bridge over the Imja Khola (Imja Stream) and gradually ascend to Pangboche, where you'll be greeted by the awe-inspiring sight of Ama Dablam, one of the most beautiful mountains in the Everest region. The trail follows upstream, getting closer to the Imja River, and moderately ascends towards the Imja valley. Eventually, the path opens up to the confluence of the Lobuche river, and the final leg of the journey for the day brings you to Dingboche, the last Sherpa settlement. Here, you'll be surrounded by beautiful terraced fields, enclosed by stone walls to protect crops such as barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from cold winds and grazing animals.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge

Leaving Dingboche behind, we embark on a delightful walk through stone-walled fields and breathtaking alpine scenery. The trek to the head of Imja valley presents us with stunning vistas, as we are flanked by Lhotse on the left and Ama Dablam on the right. We continue on, covering a distance of approximately 3 km, until we reach Bibre, a yak herdsman's abode situated at an altitude of 4570m. Directly ahead, towering over a terminal moraine wall, is the imposing Island Peak (Imja Tse, 6189m), one of the most popular trekking peaks. The pyramid-shaped Imja Tse is a sight to behold with its steep rock and icy south face. As we make our way, we encounter icy streams intersecting the trail. After roughly 30 minutes of walking from Bibre, we finally arrive at Chhukung. Following lunch, we may choose to hike to the rocky knoll of Chhukung Ri, which boasts an elevation of 5546m and provides breathtaking views of Lhotse, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Baruntse, and many others.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge.

Rest Day in Chhukung: Trekking experts strongly recommend acclimatization in Chhukung before doing the Kongma La pass. However, we are not supposed to stay inactive. The view from Chhukung and further up the valley on the moraines towards Island Peak (6189 m) is tremendous. We grasp this opportunity to climb the Chhukung Ri or climb to the base camp of Island Peak. The great south face of Lhotse towers above to the north and the immense fluted ice walls that flank it dominate the horizon to the south. To the southwest, the eastern face of Ama Dablam provides an unusual view of this picturesque peak.

At the crack of dawn, we set off from Chhukung with the daunting task of conquering the highest pass of the trip today. Carrying ample water, some snacks, and a packed lunch, we revel in the solitude of the remote terrain and the untouched wilderness. We have the option to choose from multiple trails - either scaling the hill northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier moraine or retracing our steps back to Bibre and following a high path above the Niyang Khola. Shortly after setting out, we are greeted with magnificent vistas of the Island Peak valley and the rugged ridge of Amphu Lapcha. We ascend along the eastern side of the Niyang Khola valley and turn west, traversing the rocky trail. We enter a broad basin punctuated with small frozen lakes and continue our ascent over loose scree until we reach Kongma La, about five hours after leaving Chhukung. Upon reaching the top, we are greeted with a cairn festooned with prayer flags, serving as a marker of the pass. Behind us lies a landscape of icy lakes, and ahead of us is the Khumbu Glacier. The final descent is the most challenging segment of today's trek - after scaling the moraine on the opposite side, the trail turns north through the Khumbu Glacier and leads us to Lobuche.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge.

The path ahead is a blustery and jagged one, tracing the crest of the north ridge to Everest alongside prominent peaks such as Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, and more. The trail persists, running parallel to the Khumbu Glacier, ultimately leading to Gorakshep. After checking into our hotel and enjoying lunch, we set out to explore the world's highest base camp, the Everest Base Camp. While the base camp itself does not offer views of Mt. Everest, it presents a breathtaking vistas of the Khumbu Icefall and the colorful encampments of Everest expeditions during the climbing season.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge

early In the morning, we embark on a 2 to 3-hour ascent up to Kala Patthar (5,550 m/18,207 ft) to witness the first rays of sunlight from atop the world's highest peak, Mt. Everest. This marks a significant milestone in the trek, offering panoramic views of the awe-inspiring sunrise over Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nupte, Mt. Ama Dablam, and countless others. After descending from Kala Patthar, we head back to Gorakshep and retrace our steps to Lobuche. Following a delicious lunch, we branch off from the main trail and make our way towards Dzonglha. We cross a stream and continue along a fork before making our way to the wide, gravelly riverbed of a stream that flows southwestward. The trail runs across it and climbs up the ridge ahead, offering stunning views of soaring heights such as Ama Dablam and Kangtega-Thamserku, while Tawache looms prominently ahead. As we veer northward along the ridge, the vast Cho La Lake spreads below Mt. Cholatse. The lake remains in sight for an extended stretch until we descend to a wide basin. Climbing up a spur and then descending steeply to another broad basin, we finally arrive at Dzonglha after walking for about an hour and crossing a shaky bridge.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge

As we step out of our lodge early in the morning, we are greeted by the stunning sight of Cholatse looming over us. Today is going to be one of the most challenging days of our trip. The trek starts as we traverse through a spur extending westward from Dzongla. The path descends to a basin, and we cross a murmuring stream that is crusted with ice at places. After an hour of walking, we reach the top of the basin, preparing ourselves for the ascent to ChoLa. As we climb higher, the view back becomes increasingly captivating; the Cho La Lake begins to appear, and the Ama Dablam, in its pyramidal incarnation, presides over a range of mountains to the south, while Cholatse soars to the west.

The climb is not easy; it is steep and made worse by boulders over which we will have to scramble. We need to be alert as rocks can be glazed by ice. The final climb to ChoLa can be a little tricky as the trail curves around the bergschrund. Upon reaching the top, we see prayer flags strung across cairns, flapping in the strong wind. The scenery of majestic peaks in all directions is breathtaking.

The path leading down to Thangnak from ChoLa, although long, can be easily made out from the pass because it is just a decent. However, it can be hazardous if rocks are glazed by ice, so a bit of cautiousness is needed. We reach Thangnak, a more substantial hamlet with a small village, where we can rest our tired bodies. Stepping out of the settlement, we are greeted by fabulous mountain views. The trail brings us to the edge of the Ngozumpa glacier after a short walk, which is the longest glacier in Nepal. After crossing the glacier, we get a view of the second of the Gokyo lakes in the series of six lakes. A short distance away is the third Gokyo Lake. On the edge of this lake stands the Gokyo Village, where we can finally give rest to our tired bodies.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge

The Gokyo region boasts stunning vistas that are not to be missed. One of the best ways to take in the scenery is by ascending Gokyo Ri (5350 m), a small peak above the lake. This peak is sometimes referred to as Kala Pathar (not to be confused with the Kala Pathar above Gorakshep, although the view is similar). It takes about two hours to reach the summit, but the panoramic view of Cho Oyu, Gyanchung King, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, Tawache, and many other peaks is well worth the effort. For those with more time and energy, a trip up the valley to Ngazumpa Lake (marked on maps) or even beyond to a fifth lake is an option. In addition, several small peaks in the area provide vantage points for the surrounding peaks and views of the Nangpa La, the ancient trade route into Tibet.

Overnight at Gokyo Mountain Lodge

We must rise early today to begin our ascent to Marlung (4210m) after crossing the Renjo La Pass (5345m), as it is our only option for lodging tonight. The trail starts with a gentle climb up the side of Gokyo Ri before zigzagging precariously up a gray scree slope above the northwest corner of the lake. Once we leave the main trail and turn onto the Renjo La trail at Dudh Pokhari, it takes us about three hours to reach the pass, where a stunning panorama awaits us. We'll see Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, Taboche, and more glistening in the sun. The view from Renjo La is similar to that from Gokyo Ri, with the third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Village nestled below the Ngozumpa Glacier's gray smear. From the pass, we'll descend a stone staircase and scramble over loose scree to reach the south bank of Angladumba Tsho, a small lake. Beware of icy patches on the trail while descending, as it can make the descent more perilous. Along the way, we'll encounter Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake. Eventually, we'll navigate through a narrow valley clogged with massive boulders to reach Lumde, where there is a support lodge, although it may be closed at times. From Lumde, we'll walk for approximately an hour to arrive at Marlung, situated on the east bank of the Bhote Kosi.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge

After having breakfast, we will retrace the main trail back down to the Dudh Koshi river, waving goodbye to Namche and the majestic Khumbu Himalayas, until we reach the national park exit checkpoint in Joralle. The trail follows the downstream of the Dudh Koshi river as we head back to Phakding. We will pass through various Sherpa villages and cross a suspension bridge above the Thado Koshi river. The final section of the trek will be a 45-minute ascent to reach Lukla. Once in Lukla, we will reconfirm our flight tickets and bid farewell to our local porters.

We will have a return flight back to Kathmandu for an hour. After return in to the hotel you will have a leisure time to spend after your long trekking journey. Get all your journey recalls with the rest. At the evening you can be involved into the shopping. Or you can also take a wander over the streets of local areas.

Our representative will drop you to the International Airport (TIA) to assist you for your final departure to your destination or alternatively the next destination.