Everest Three Passes Trek

Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu or Ramechhap to Lukla (2,860 meters), approximately 35 minutes. Meet your guide and porter, then trek to Phakding (2,640 meters) in about 3 hours. Enjoy a short evening walk around the village. Overnight at a lodge in Phakding. Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters) following the Dudh Koshi River and crossing several suspension bridges, including the Hillary Suspension Bridge. Gradual ascent through pine forests. Trekking time: 6–7 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar. Day 3: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Visit the Sherpa Museum and take a short hike to the Everest View Hotel for panoramic views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and surrounding peaks. Overnight at the same lodge in Namche Bazaar. Day 4: Trek to Tengboche (3,860 meters) through rhododendron forests with stunning views of Everest and Ama Dablam. Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery. Walking time: about 5 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Tengboche. Day 5: Trek to Dingboche (4,340 meters). Descend to Debuche, cross the Imja Khola, then ascend via Pangboche to Dingboche, a scenic village with views of Lhotse and Island Peak. Trekking time: about 5 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Dingboche. Day 6: Acclimatization day in Dingboche. Explore the area and hike to Nagarjun Hill (4,800 meters) for sweeping views of Makalu, Lhotse, and surrounding mountains. Overnight at the same lodge in Dingboche. Day 7: Short trek to Chhukung (4,700 meters), the last village before Island Peak. Enjoy views of glaciers and the south face of Lhotse. Overnight at a lodge in Chhukung. Day 8: Cross Kongma La Pass (5,540 meters), the highest of the three passes, and descend to Lobuche (4,940 meters). A challenging trekking day with 6–7 hours of walking. Overnight at a lodge in Lobuche. Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep (5,190 meters) and continue to Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters). Spend time at base camp before returning to Gorakshep. Total trekking time: 8–9 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Gorakshep. Day 10: Early morning climb of Kala Patthar (5,550 meters) for sunrise views of Mount Everest. Descend to Gorakshep for breakfast, then trek to Dzongla (4,830 meters). Trekking time: around 5 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Dzongla. Day 11: Cross Cho La Pass (5,420 meters) with dramatic alpine scenery, then descend to Thangnak (4,600 meters). Trekking time: about 6 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Thangnak. Day 12: Short scenic trek to Gokyo (4,770 meters), taking about 3 hours, passing beside turquoise glacial lakes. Overnight at a lodge in Gokyo. Day 13: Early morning climb to Gokyo Ri (5,360 meters) for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Round trip takes about 4.5 hours. Return to Gokyo and spend the rest of the day exploring or resting. Overnight at the lodge in Gokyo. Day 14: Cross Renjo La Pass (5,360 meters), the final and one of the most scenic passes of the trek. Enjoy views of the Gokyo Lakes before descending to Lungdeng (4,600 meters). Trekking time: 5–6 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Lungdeng. Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters) via the remote Bhote Koshi Valley, passing Sherpa villages such as Marlung and Thame. Trekking time: around 7 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar. Day 16: Trek back to Lukla (2,860 meters) via Phakding and Monjo, completing the final trekking day. Walking time: 7–8 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Lukla. Day 17: Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu or Ramechhap (approximately 35 minutes), followed by transfer to your hotel. End of the trek.