18-Day Everest Three High Passes Trek with Base Camp and Gokyo

• Get picked up and assisted by our guide to the hotel. Once you have settled in, you will be briefed with information and gear for the trek.

• After breakfast, we will brief you on our adventure and then take you on a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites.

You can spend the rest of the day preparing for your upcoming trek.

• Catch a flight to Lukla early in the morning from Kathmandu Domestic Airport.
• Enjoy the incredible mountain views during the short flight.
• Begin the trek after landing.
• Pass through picturesque Sherpa villages and their fields of crops.
• See many monuments toward Tibet and enjoy a spectacular view of Kusum Kanguru as we arrive in Phakding.

Overnight in a guest house.

• Head to Namche Bazaar after breakfast.
• The path leads us across several suspension bridges while enjoying spectacular views of Thamserku.
• Reach Monjo and officially enter Sagarmatha National Park, following the course of the Dudh Koshi riverbank.
• Continue along the riverbank and eventually climb in altitude. Cross the highest suspension bridge of the Everest region and trek higher again. We catch our first peek of Mt. Everest and continue to Namche Bazaar.

Overnight in a guest house.

• Today is our acclimatization day. We must take time to let our bodies adjust to the difference in altitude, as the air is thinner here.
• Take a short day hike up to Sagarmatha National Park, where you can spot Snow leopards, Red pandas, Himalayan Tahr, antelopes, and other wildlife as well. We can see perfect views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and many more Himalayan peaks from the National Park.
• Explore Namche Bazaar, a major trade center in the Khumbu region, densely populated by Sherpa people and trekkers who have finished preparing for the various Everest region treks. There is much to explore in the streets of Namche Bazaar.

Overnight in a guest house.

• Head out on today's journey after breakfast.
• Soon after departing, we pass the museum again and enjoy the views.
• Reach a junction, where we hike up the steep trail continuing on the Everest Base Camp path. The rhododendron and pine forests surrounding us are beautiful.
• After a couple more hours, we arrive at Tengboche. The sunset behind Mt. Everest from this little village is something you will never forget.

Overnight at a guest house.

• Move above the tree line and feel that we are truly in the mountains. Pass through diverse forests and enjoy the views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
• Reach Pangboche after crossing the Imja River. Walk through the Imja Valley before finally ascending to Dingboche.

Overnight in the guest house.

• Head up to Chhukung Valley after breakfast. It is perfectly nestled in the Himalayas, surrounded by snowy mountains. As we climb, the village in the distance looks beautiful, and we also have an excellent view of several of the world's highest peaks.

Overnight at a guest house.

• The distance from Dingboche to Lobuche is short, but the walk takes slightly longer at high altitude.
• Ascend Kongma La Pass and get a jaw-dropping panorama of white peaks and a turquoise alpine lake below us. It's a strenuous day, but well worth it. The sunset view of Mt. Nuptse from Lobuche in the evening is marvellous.

Overnight at a guest house.

• Wake up a little earlier to get the best views on the way to Everest Base Camp. The trail to Gorakshep is primarily uphill and rocky.
• Stop at Gorakshep to drop our bags off after lunch.
• Head to Everest Base Camp with our day packs. The trail is steep and rocky. Everest Base Camp is located on the Khumbu Glacier, with views of Khumbu Icefall, Mt. Khumbutse, and Pumori, though views of Mt. Everest are saved for the following day.
• Take some photos and celebrate.
• Head back down to Gorakshep.

Overnight at a guest house.

• Leave early in the morning to hike Kala Patthar for an unforgettable day ahead.
• The breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, and many others are right before our eyes.
• Take some photos at Kala Patthar and come back to Gorakshep to have an excellent big breakfast.
• Descend to Zongla.

Overnight at a guest house.

• Walk on the flagstone path after breakfast, passing through the desolate valley.
• Ascend the steep path to Cho La Pass on the icy route of the Cho La Glacier. After we reach Cho La Pass, we descend on the other side through the stony trail until we reach Phedi.
• Head down to Thangna from Phedi, a small village with a few lodges and tea shops.

Overnight in the guest house.

• Walk along the glacial route until we reach the first Gokyo Lake. The trek from here is relatively easy, following a flat path along the Dudh Koshi River up to Gokyo village, which lies in a windy valley near the third lake.
• Make your way to Gokyo Ri, where we get a better view of the turquoise lakes and many famous peaks.

• Ascend to Renjo La Pass with the crew on a rocky and snow-covered trail. It is a steep uphill climb to Renjo La, from where we can see a stunning Himalayan panorama that includes Mt. Everest and the Gokyo Valley.
• Descend for a few hours to Lungden village after spending some free time. It is a small settlement with a few basic tea houses.

Overnight here.

• The trail from Lungden to Namche is mostly downhill.
• Walk through Marulung village before reaching Thame, where there is a monastery that is several hundred years old.
• Stop by the beautiful Sherpa village of Thame for a tea or lunch break.
• Take in good views of the Rolwaling Himalayan peaks. Continuing our trek further, we will reach Namche Bazaar.

Overnight here.

• Head down to Lukla after breakfast.
• Enjoy the last views of Mt. Everest, already looking forward to seeing it again.
• Cross six suspension bridges and pass several Sherpa villages before arriving in Lukla. After crossing the highest of the bridges, walk for another 3 hours to Phakding and stop for lunch.
• Arrive in Lukla after about 2.5 hours of walking from Phakding and enjoy the last night in the Himalayas.

• Walk to Tenzing-Hillary Airport after breakfast to fly back to Kathmandu in the morning.
• Enjoy the scenery during the flight.
• Have a celebratory dinner in Kathmandu in the evening, or spend your free time as you wish. Overnight in a hotel.

• Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport, where your tour ends.