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Everest · trekking

Everest Three Passes

The complete high-level Everest circuit linking Kongma La, Cho La and Renjo La with Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar and Gokyo.

Ask about my dates ↗USD 2,200 per person · optional extras separateRooms included · trekking meals paid separately
Duration19 days
Maximum altitude5,545 m
DifficultyStrenuous
Best seasonMar–May · Sep–Nov
StyleFixed departures / Private
The journey

Get to know the route.

Take a look at the daily plan and what’s included. We’ll confirm availability and any changes with you before you book.

Is this your trip?

Duration
19 days
Maximum altitude
5,545 m
Difficulty
Strenuous
Best season
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Style
Fixed departures / Private

Rooms included. Trekking meals and drinks are paid separately.

Day by day

Your itinerary.

The sequence below is the planned Everest Three Passes route. Daily movement can change with weather, trail access and the group. Your written itinerary confirms transport, rooms and the operating arrangements.

Day 1 · Arrive Kathmandu

Meet our team for the airport transfer and settle into your Kathmandu room. Review the Everest Three Passes route, equipment and transport arrangements before setting off.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 2 · Fly Lukla → Phakding

Take the scheduled mountain flight and continue with the day’s planned transfer or walk. Flight timing and the Kathmandu or Ramechhap airport arrangement are confirmed before travel; weather delays can change this stage.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 3 · Phakding → Namche

Climb to Namche Bazaar. The trail leads to the main Sherpa town of the Khumbu. Leave time to rest after the climb into the village and check the next stage with your guide.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 4 · Namche acclimatization

Keep the same overnight base and take a guide-led local walk only as appropriate. Use the afternoon to rest and review readiness for the next stage of Everest Three Passes.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 5 · Namche → Tengboche

Walk to Tengboche Monastery. Visit the monastery area when it is open, allowing space for worshippers. This is a chance to see village life alongside the mountain trail.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 6 · Tengboche → Dingboche

Move above the tree line. The village is an important pause before the higher Khumbu. Keep the evening quiet and review how you are feeling before continuing.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 7 · Dingboche acclimatization

Keep the same overnight base and take a guide-led local walk only as appropriate. Use the afternoon to rest and review readiness for the next stage of Everest Three Passes.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 8 · Dingboche → Chhukung

Shorter day toward Island Peak valley. Follow the planned dingboche → chhukung stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 9 · Kongma La → Lobuche

Cross the first high pass. Continue into the upper Khumbu and prepare for the next high-altitude stage. Lodges are simple here, with limited facilities compared with the lower villages.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 10 · Lobuche → EBC → Gorak Shep

Everest Base Camp day. The last lodge settlement on the base-camp approach is a practical place to leave overnight luggage. Return here after the Everest Base Camp visit.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 11 · Kala Patthar → Dzongla

Sunrise viewpoint and move toward Cho La. Follow the planned kala patthar → dzongla stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 12 · Cho La → Thagnak

Cross the second pass. Follow the planned cho la → thagnak stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 13 · Thagnak → Gokyo

Cross glacier terrain to Gokyo. Explore the lakeside settlement with your guide and leave time for the planned viewpoint or acclimatization walk. The lake circuit depends on the conditions.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 14 · Gokyo Ri

Acclimatization and panorama. Explore the lakeside settlement with your guide and leave time for the planned viewpoint or acclimatization walk. The lake circuit depends on the conditions.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 15 · Renjo La → Lungden

Cross the third high pass. This lodge stop breaks the descent toward the lower valley after the pass. Rest and discuss the next walking stage before continuing.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 16 · Lungden → Namche

Descend via Thame Valley. The trail leads to the main Sherpa town of the Khumbu. Leave time to rest after the climb into the village and check the next stage with your guide.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 17 · Namche → Lukla

Return to Lukla. Return to the trail’s air gateway and prepare your bags for the flight. The flight schedule remains dependent on mountain weather.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 18 · Fly Lukla → Kathmandu

Take the scheduled mountain flight and continue with the day’s planned transfer or walk. Flight timing and the Kathmandu or Ramechhap airport arrangement are confirmed before travel; weather delays can change this stage.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 19 · Departure

Complete the final Everest Three Passes arrangements and transfer for your onward journey. Keep international connections separate from weather-sensitive mountain flights and allow any recommended buffer nights.

Accommodation
Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
Meals
Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.

What’s included.

Trekking accommodation is room only: breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are paid separately. On climbing trips, meals are included only for the climbing section specified below.

Included

  • Kathmandu airport transfers for the scheduled itinerary
  • Room accommodation in the city and mountain lodges listed in the itinerary
  • Route permits and local entry fees required for the published trek
  • Trekking guide and the porter support specified in your quotation
  • Scheduled route transport, with the vehicle or domestic flight sectors stated in your quotation
  • Pre-trek briefing and logistics coordination
  • Applicable package taxes and service charges

Not included

  • All meals and drinks during the trek; mountain lodges are room only
  • International flights
  • Nepal visa
  • Travel and emergency rescue insurance
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Showers, charging, Wi-Fi and lodge extras
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Extra costs caused by weather, Lukla flight disruption or circumstances beyond our control
Illustrated route

Everest Three Passes route map.

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EVEREST THREE PASSESROUTE MAP2–4 hrs5–7 hrs3–5 hrs5–7 hrs2–4 hrs4–6 hrs2–3 hrs4–6 hrs2–3 hrsLukla2,860 mPhakding2,610 mNamche Bazaar3,440 mTengboche3,860 mDingboche4,410 mChhukung4,730 mKongma La5,535 mLobuche4,940 mEverest Base Camp5,364 mKala Patthar5,545 mNTrek routeStart pointDestinationRoute stopILLUSTRATED ROUTE · WALKING TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
This illustrated route is for trip planning and is not a navigation chart. Walking time and the operating route can change with weather, trail safety, acclimatization, permits and local conditions.
FIND YOUR DEPARTURE

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Accommodation & meals

City accommodation is arranged according to the confirmed package. On trek, accommodation is generally in lodges or tea houses, usually twin-share. Meal inclusion is stated in the final quotation.

Permits

We arrange the permits required for the published itinerary using the traveller information supplied during booking.

Altitude & safety

The itinerary is paced for realistic acclimatization. Guides monitor walking pace and wellbeing and may adjust the route or schedule when needed.

Equipment

A detailed packing list is provided before departure, including layered clothing, waterproof protection, insulation, footwear, gloves, sun protection and personal essentials.

Best season

Mar–May · Sep–Nov

Your questions, answered.

How long is Everest Three Passes?

The published duration for Everest Three Passes is 19 days. Review the day-by-day itinerary for travel, activity and rest days before arranging your flights.

When is the best time for Everest Three Passes?

The published season for Everest Three Passes is Mar–May · Sep–Nov. Ask our Nepal team to confirm arrangements and conditions for your preferred dates.

How is altitude and acclimatization handled?

Acclimatization days and shorter walking stages are built into the route where required. Guides monitor pace, symptoms and general wellbeing and may alter the itinerary for safety.

Where will I stay?

Mountain accommodation is generally in tea houses and lodges, usually twin-share. Facilities become simpler as altitude increases.

Which permits are arranged?

Applicable Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu local entry permits for the published route are arranged by the company using the traveller information supplied.

What should I know about Lukla flights?

Flights are weather-dependent and can be delayed or cancelled. Itineraries should keep flexibility for operational changes and additional costs caused by disruption may apply depending on the final package.

What equipment should I bring?

Layered clothing, waterproof shell, insulated jacket, trekking boots, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sleeping bag, daypack and personal essentials are required. A detailed packing list is supplied.

For route maps, current conditions or a specific requirement, ask our team.

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