Everest Three Passes Trek

Our representative from Oriental Journeys will receive you at the arrival gate of Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be transferred to the hotel in Thamel in a private vehicle. In the evening, there will be a session to introduce you to your guide and a briefing about the trekking program.

The direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is paused due to the renovation works going on at Tribhuvan International Airport. Today we will drive from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport of Ramechhap, 130 km away from Kathmandu. It will take four hours to reach there. There, we will catch a flight from Manthali Airport to the Tenzing-Hillary Airport of Lukla. The thrilling trek to the three passes begins from Lukla. We will trek up to Phakding from Lukla.

The very next day after the usual breakfast we will continue our trek. Today we will trek up to the very famous trade section Namche Bazar. Namche Bazar is a world-famous Sherpa settlement as the gateway to the Mt. Everest region. You will be amused by the uphills up to Namche. Moreover, the first phase of the trek up to Namche feels like an everyday walk but it becomes tough as we ascend above.

You will have a rest day in Namche for acclimatization. Besides the rest, climbing up to Syanboche and hiking around Namche village and Everest View Hotel are the major activities for the day. You can visit the museum in Namche.  You can also buy souvenirs from the very famous trade section Namche Bazaar. Furthermore, you can hike to the uphills of Syangboche( 3780m). Syangboche is a very marvelous viewpoint of the solemn mountain peak Mt. Everest and the neighboring mountain peaks like Mt. Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawache, Khumbila, Amadablam, Thamserku, and  Kusum Kangaru.

Today we will trek up to the uphills of Tengboche. The glance at the dignified mountains peaks like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Amadablam, and many more.  You feel astounded by the view of the graceful rhododendron trees on there is the overwhelming part of the journey. Furthermore, The Tengboche Monastery – the largest monastery of the Khumbu region – also known as  Dawa Choling Monastery allures the trekkers and visitors.  The decorative colorful prayer flags and sacred mani walls around the monastery make you delighted. You will feel the aesthetic vibes around you. The picturesque view of the monastery is a paradisiacal view for visitors.

As usual, after breakfast, we continue our trek. We will trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. The wondrous village of Dingboche delights you with the splendid view of Mt. Ama Dablam in the direct opposite direction it. Furthermore, you feel blessed as you pass by the shrined monasteries and the amazingly carved holy sacred mani walls. Dingboche – also known as Summer Valley, surprises you with beautiful crop fields. You can see the large stone walls around the village made in order to protect the crops from the grazing animals and strong wind. Overnight stay at hotel in Dingboche.

Today we will trek from Dingboche to Chukhung valley. The beautiful sight of the Imja Khola during the trek from Dingboche is stunning. You can see the miraculous view of the mountain peaks of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Ama Dablam. You will see the glacial rivers on the way and immense snowy mountain peaks surrounding the region. Furthermore, you can see the very famous peak among the trekkers- Imja Tse also known as Island peak. The winding trails and the panoramic scene of the yak herdsmen place to grasp the eyesight. The yak herdsman place is known as Bibre. We will reach Chukhung valley after walking for three hours from Bibre.

Chukhung is a lodge village serving trekkers and climbers visiting the Khumbu region. The Chukhung Valley lies on the southern slopes of Lhotse and Nuptse by the Lho Glacier and the Nup Glacier, the western slopes of Cho Polu and Baruntse by the Imja Glaciers, and the northern slopes of Mount Ama Dablam by the Ama Dablam Glacier and Chukhung Glacier.

Similar to Kala Patthar, Chukkung Ri is a rocky peak above the village of Chhukung. The peak is often used as an acclimatization trip to climb Imja Tse (Island Peak). Generally, the people who haven’t been to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. Except for your determination and stamina, this small peak doesn’t require any technical expertise to climb. It offers an exciting view of  Everest Base Camp, giving fantastic views of Imja Tse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and Nuptse.

Trekking from Chhukung to Kong Ma La and it leads us towards Lobuche is a legendary experience. Kongma La is the highest pass among the three passes. Finally, you will reach Lobuche in the evening after crossing the Moraine.

Today’s hike continues towards the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The section offers a mesmerizing view of the crest of the northern ridge of Mt. Everest. Besides this, the trail further offers stunning views of other mountains as well

You will hike to Kalapathar in the early morning to catch the first light of the sun shining on Mt. Everest. Then trek to Lobuche.

The trek from Lobuche to Dzongla trails offers you an enchanting experience of the alpine environment in the Himalayas. The downhill trekking leads us to pass Chola La Lake
The trek further offers mesmerizing Awi Peak.

When we ascend high, we will start to see Cho La Pass and view Ama Dablam in the west. Since we have to cross the crevasses, climbing Chola can be very tricky. You will observe that the previous travelers have marked the pass with prayer flags. Along with magnificent and breathtaking scenery, the trail comes to Ngozumpa glacier, the longest glacier among six lake series.

During your rest day, you will be climbing the Gokyo Ri (5357m/17,575ft) and tour to 4th and 5th Gokyo Lakes which will take 3-4 hours. Climbing towards Gokyo lakes offers us enchanting views of the mountain. Besides this, We have a chance to view from a famous scoundrel viewpoint near the fifth lake too.

We start early morning trekking along the side of Dudhpokhari. The trekking would be fantastic with the fabulous views of Mt. Rolwaling mountain ranges including other Himalayan ranges. We have to pass rocky and windy trails in the south of Tsho Lake. The trekking from Marlung to the east bank of Bhote Koshi River would be strenuous and adventurous.

After this, the trek descends down from Marlung to Thame which is the traditional route followed by Tibetan traders. When you cross the Bhote Koshi river and descend down to Taranga, you will reach Thame. Thame is a small Sherpa village on a hillside. The day finally concludes at Namche.  Enjoy your overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

Retrace your downhill walk to Lukla via the same route of Monjo and Phakding. Generally, you will cover the section in less time compared to the day of ascending.

Fly back to Ramechha and drive to Kathmandu via the same highway.

The relaxing day of sightseeing takes you to the cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley. You can enjoy visiting the souvenir shops, taste Newari foods and relax at the sauna and massage parlor in Kathmandu.

This is the end of our Everest Three High Passes Trek. A representative from Oriental Journeys receives you from your hotel and drops you at the airport. You will be saying goodbye to Nepal with another adventure trip to Nepal in your dream. Fly home with a huge travel experience.