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Everest Base Camp Trail

Everest Three Passes Trek

Conquer Everest's Ultimate High Passes

Starting from

USD 1,840

(THB 60,700)

Duration

20 Days

Difficult

Strenuous

Max Altitude

5,545 m (Kala Patthar)

Best Season

March-May,
October-November

Overview

The Everest Three Passes Trek is widely regarded as the most complete trekking route in the Everest region. Combining the iconic Everest Base Camp Trek with the stunning Gokyo Valley, this adventure crosses the three famous high mountain passes—Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La—offering breathtaking scenery and an unforgettable Himalayan experience.

The journey takes you through traditional Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, glacial valleys, and the pristine turquoise lakes of Gokyo. Along the way, you'll stand at Everest Base Camp, climb Kala Patthar for panoramic sunrise views, and enjoy spectacular vistas of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, and countless surrounding peaks.


Designed for experienced trekkers with good physical fitness, this trek provides the perfect combination of adventure, natural beauty, and Sherpa culture while following a carefully planned itinerary for safe acclimatization

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Trip Highlights

  • Complete Nepal's legendary Everest Three Passes Trek.
  • Cross Kongma La Pass (5,535 m).
  • Cross Cho La Pass (5,483 m).
  • Cross Renjo La Pass (5,360 m).
  • Visit the world-famous Everest Base Camp (5,364 m).
  • Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) for sunrise over Mount Everest.
  • Explore the beautiful Gokyo Lakes and climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m).
  • Walk across the impressive Ngozumpa Glacier, Nepal's longest glacier.
  • Discover authentic Sherpa villages, including Namche Bazaar, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gokyo.
  • Visit ancient Buddhist monasteries, prayer flags, mani walls, and chortens along the trail.
  • Stay in traditional Himalayan teahouses throughout the trek.
  • Experience panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Pumori, Cholatse, and many other Himalayan peaks.
  • Trek with experienced local guides from Thai Nepal Travels & Treks.

Itinerary Day By Day

Day 1
Arrival to Kathmandu then check in hotel


Meals: -
Activities:
  • Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport.
  • Meet our representative from Thai Nepal Travels & Treks.
  • Transfer to your hotel and check in.
  • Enjoy free time to relax or explore the local markets around Thamel.

Driving Time: 25-30 minutes.
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 1,300 m

Day 2
Drive to Ramechhap by private vehicle and fly to Lukla then walk to Phakding

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Early morning drive to Ramechhap Airport by private vehicle.
  • Scenic flight to Lukla, one of the world's most exciting mountain airports.
  • Meet your trekking crew and porters.
  • Begin the trek to Phakding.
  • Follow the Dudh Koshi River through traditional Sherpa villages.

Driving Time: 4 hours (Kathmandu-Remechhap incase high season)
Flying Time: 15 minutes from Remechhap
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 2,651 m

Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River.
  • Pass through beautiful forests, monasteries, and Sherpa villages.
  • Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo.
  • Cross the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge.
  • Enjoy your first views of Everest, Lhotse, Kusum Kanguru, Kongde Ri, and Thamserku.

Walking Time: 5-6 hours.
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,440 m

Day 4
Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Acclimatization hike to Khumjung Village or Syangboche.
  • Visit the Everest View area for spectacular Himalayan panoramas.
  • Explore Namche Bazaar and local shops.
  • Visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and Tourist Visitor Center.

Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,440 m

Day 5
Namche Bazaar - Tengboche

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Trek through pine and rhododendron forests.
  • Descend to Phunki Tenga before climbing to Tengboche.
  • Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery.
  • Enjoy magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Thamserku.
  • Attend the afternoon Buddhist prayer ceremony (if time permits).

Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,870 m:

Day 6
Tengboche – Dingboche

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Walk through forests and alpine landscapes.
  • Cross the Imja Khola River.
  • Pass Pangboche Village and its historic monastery.
  • Follow the Imja Valley toward Dingboche.
  • Enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Island Peak.

Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 4,360 m

Day 7
Dingboche Acclimatization Day

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Take an acclimatization hike to Nagarjun Hill or Chhukung Valley.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Tawache, and surrounding peaks.
  • Rest and prepare for higher altitude trekking.

Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 4,360 m (Nangkartshang Peak 5,083 m)

Day 8
Dingboche - Chhukung – Climb Chhukung Ri

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Leave Dingboche and trek through the beautiful Imja Valley to the village of Chhukung.
  • Follow a gradual uphill trail surrounded by dramatic Himalayan scenery.
  • After a short rest, climb Chhukung Ri (5,546 m) for breathtaking panoramic views.
  • Admire magnificent views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Island Peak, Nuptse, and the Imja Glacier.
  • Descend carefully to Chhukung for an overnight stay and prepare for tomorrow's crossing of Kongma La Pass.

Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 4,750 m (Highest pint at Chhukung Ri 5,546 m)

Day 9
Chhukung - Lobuche via Kongma La Pass

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Begin an early morning ascent toward Kongma La Pass (5,535 m), the highest of the three Everest passes.
  • Trek across rugged alpine terrain, rocky slopes, and glacial landscapes.
  • Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Lobuche East, and surrounding Himalayan peaks.
  • Descend carefully toward the Khumbu Glacier and join the main Everest Base Camp trail.
  • Continue to Lobuche for a well-earned rest after completing one of the most challenging days of the trek.

Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 4,940 m (Highest point at Kongma La Pass5,535 m )

Day 10
Loboche - Gorek Shep - Everest Base Camp - Gorak Shep

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Trek to Gorak Shep.
  • Leave luggage at the lodge before continuing to Everest Base Camp.
  • Walk across rocky glacial terrain.
  • Celebrate reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364 m).
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of Khumbutse, Nuptse, and Pumori.
  • Return to Gorak Shep for the night.

Walking Time: 8-9 hours.
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 5,170 m (Everest Base Camp 5,364 m)

Day 11
Hike to Kala Patthar Kala – Zongla

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Start before sunrise for the climb to Kala Patthar (5,545 m), the best viewpoint for Mount Everest.
  • Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, and the surrounding Himalayan giants.
  • Descend to Gorak Shep for breakfast.
  • Leave the classic Everest Base Camp trail and trek toward the peaceful village of Zongla.
  • Walk across rocky glacial terrain beneath the impressive west face of Cholatse Peak.
  • Overnight at a traditional mountain teahouse in Zongla.

Walking Time: 8-9 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Activities: 4,740 m. (Kala Patthar 5,545 m)

Day 12
Zongla - Thagnak via Cho La Pass

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Begin the day with an early morning climb toward Cho La Pass (5,483 m).
  • Carefully cross rocky trails, glacial sections, and snow-covered terrain depending on the season.
  • Celebrate reaching one of the highest and most challenging mountain passes in the Everest region.
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of Cholatse, Ama Dablam, Lobuche East, and the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
  • Descend into the beautiful Gokyo Valley and continue to the quiet village of Thagnak.

Walking Time: 5-6 hours.
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: Cross Chola-La Pass (5483m) to Thanak 4,740 m

Day 13
Thanak – Gokyo Lake

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Follow the trail across the Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal.
  • Enjoy dramatic alpine scenery surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks.
  • Pass the first and second Gokyo Lakes before reaching the main settlement.
  • Arrive at the stunning turquoise Gokyo Lake, one of the highest freshwater lake systems in the world.
  • Relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Gokyo Valley.

Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Activities: 4,790 m.

Day 14
Acclimatization Day – Gokyo Ri & Fourth and Fifth Gokyo Lakes

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Hike to the summit of Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) for one of the finest panoramic viewpoints in the Himalayas.
  • Admire breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, and the Ngozumpa Glacier.
  • Return to Gokyo village for a short rest.
  • Continue exploring the spectacular Fourth and Fifth Gokyo Lakes.
  • Enjoy the peaceful alpine landscapes before returning to Gokyo for the night.

Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Activities: 4,790 m. (Gokyo Ri 5,357 m)

Day 15
Gokyo Lake – Lungden via Renjo La Pass

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Begin an early ascent toward Renjo La Pass (5,360 m).
  • Enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic viewpoints in the Everest region, overlooking Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and the entire Gokyo Lake system.
  • Descend through quiet alpine valleys and traditional yak grazing pastures.
  • Follow the less-traveled trail into the remote Bhote Koshi Valley.
  • Arrive at the peaceful village of Lungden for an overnight stay.

Walking Time: 7-8 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Activities: 4,375 m (Renjo La Pass 5,360 m)

Day 16
Lungden - Thame

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Leave the quiet village of Lungden and descend through the beautiful Bhote Koshi Valley.
  • Follow ancient Himalayan trade routes once used by Tibetan traders crossing the Nepal–Tibet border.
  • Pass traditional Sherpa settlements, yak pastures, stone-built houses, and colorful prayer flags.
  • Enjoy magnificent views of snow-capped peaks, alpine valleys, and the surrounding Himalayan landscape.
  • Arrive in the historic Sherpa village of Thame, home to many legendary Everest climbers, including the hometown of renowned mountaineer Tenzing Norgay.
  • Explore Thame Monastery, one of the oldest and most important Buddhist monasteries in the Khumbu region, if time permits.

Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Activities: 3,495 m

Day 17
Thame - Namche Bazaar

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Enjoy a leisurely morning before leaving the peaceful village of Thame.
  • Follow the scenic trail through traditional Sherpa villages, crossing suspension bridges and passing ancient mani walls and colorful prayer flags.
  • Walk alongside the Bhote Koshi River while enjoying beautiful views of Thamserku, Kongde Ri, and surrounding Himalayan peaks.
  • Visit small local settlements and experience the authentic Sherpa lifestyle away from the main trekking route.
  • Arrive at Namche Bazaar, the vibrant gateway to the Everest region, where you can relax in cafés, visit local shops, or celebrate the successful completion of the Everest Three Passes Trek.

Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Activities: 3,440 m

Day 18
Namche Bazaar to Lukla 

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
  • Follow the Dudh Koshi River back to Lukla.
  • Cross several suspension bridges.
  • Pass traditional Sherpa villages along the trail.
  • Complete your Everest trekking adventure.
  • Celebrate the successful completion of the trek.

Walking Time: 6-7 hours.
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 2,886 m

Day 19
Fly from Lukla to Ramechhap and drive Kathmandu by private vehicle

Meals: Breakfast
Activities:
  • Morning flight from Lukla to Ramechhap.
  • Drive back to Kathmandu by private vehicle.
  • Transfer to your hotel.
  • Enjoy free time for shopping or relaxing in Thamel.
  • Overnight in Kathmandu. 

Flight Time: 15 minutes.
Drive time: 4 hours.
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 1,400 m:

Day 20
Final departure

Meals: Breakfast
Activities:
  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free time until your airport transfer (depending on your flight schedule).
  • Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport approximately 2 hours before departure.
  • Bid farewell to Nepal and conclude your Everest adventure.
  • Thank you for traveling with Thai Nepal Travels & Treks. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next Himalayan journey.

Drive Time: 25-30 minutes.
Accommodation: -
Altitude: -

What's Inculded

  • Airport transfers
  • Domestic flights
  • Hotel
  • Tea houses
  • Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
  • Porter for every 2 trekkers (carry weight do not over 10 kg/client)
  • Park Permits
  • Meals during trek
  • Duffel bag and sleeping bag (return after finish trip)
  • Medicine kit (carry by guide)
  • Nepal visa 30 days

What's Inculded

  • International flight
  • Drinking water during trek and beverage such as tea, coffee, coke, Pepsi, liquor etc.
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Insurance
  • Tips to guide, porter and driver
  • Personal expenses
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Lukla in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
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