18-Day Everest High Passes Trek Clockwise Adventure
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu - Transfer to Hotel - Pre-Trip Meeting
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative from Marvel Treks will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Thamel. Later, attend a pre-trip briefing at our office covering trek details, safety, and preparation.
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
Meals: -
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,840m) - Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
An early morning scenic flight brings you to Lukla. After meeting the trekking crew, begin your trek along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: 7.8 km
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Trek through Sherpa villages and cross suspension bridges before entering Sagarmatha National Park. A final steep climb rewards you with stunning views upon arrival in Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 10.4 km
Day 4: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
Explore Namche, visit the Everest View Hotel, Sherpa museums, and nearby villages while allowing your body to adapt to altitude.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame (3,820m)
Follow the Bhote Koshi River through forests and traditional settlements to reach Thame, a historic Sherpa village known for legendary mountaineers.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 6.8 km
Day 6: Trek from Thame to Marulung (4,210m)
Head north through yak pastures and remote landscapes toward Marulung, gradually gaining altitude.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 5.8 km
Day 7: Trek from Marulung to Lumde (4,368m)
Continue toward the ancient trade route near the Tibet border with stunning views of Renjo La and Kyajo Ri.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: 2.4 km
Day 8: Trek from Lumde to Gokyo (4,790m) via Renjo La Pass (5,360m)
Cross the first high pass of the trek with spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu before descending to the beautiful Gokyo Lakes.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 7-8 hours
Distance: 9 km
Day 9: Sunrise at Gokyo Ri - Trek to Dragnag (4,750m)
Enjoy sunrise views from Gokyo Ri, then trek across the Ngozumpa Glacier to Dragnag.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 2-3 hours
Distance: 4.4 km
Day 10: Trek from Dragnag to Dzongla (4,830m) via Cho La Pass (5,420m)
Cross the challenging Cho La Pass with glacier traversal and dramatic mountain scenery.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Distance: 9.4 km
Day 11: Trek from Dzongla to Gorakshep (5,140m) - Sunset at Kala Patthar
Join the Everest Base Camp route, pass memorials, and hike Kala Patthar for sunset views.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 10.8 km
Day 12: Everest Base Camp (5,364m) - Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
Visit Everest Base Camp, then return via Gorakshep to Lobuche.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 7-8 hours
Distance: 15 km
Day 13: Trek from Lobuche to Chhukung (4,730m) via Kongma La Pass (5,535m)
Cross the highest and most challenging pass of the trek with dramatic alpine views.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 7-8 hours
Distance: 10.5 km
Day 14: Trek from Chhukung to Tengboche (3,860m)
Descend through Dingboche and Pangboche to Tengboche. Visit the famous monastery in the evening.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 12.9 km
Day 15: Trek from Tengboche to Monjo (2,835m)
Descend through forests and villages, passing Namche Bazaar and suspension bridges.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 10 km
Day 16: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2,840m)
Final trekking day following the Dudh Koshi River back to Lukla.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 9.1 km
Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Return flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel and farewell dinner in the evening.
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 18: Final Departure
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Trip concludes.
Meals: Breakfast
