| Trip code | NET-TR-EVTPK1 |
| Package name | Everest Three High Passes Trek |
| Duration | 21 |
| Max. elevation | 5545 m |
| Level | DIFFICULT |
| Transportation | Ktm - Lukla - Ktm by Flight |
| Accomodation | Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Lodge Accommodation during Trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | { Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding - Namche Bazaar - Thame - Lungden - Renjola Pass - Gokyo - Gokyo Ri - Thangna - Chola Pass - Dzongla - Gorakshep - Kala Patthar - Lobuche - Kongmala Pass - Chhukung - Tyangboche - Namche Bazaar - Lukla - Kathmandu } |
| Cost | USD 1,560 per person |
After an early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to the domestic airport terminal. You'll receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m), which takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers close views of the Himalayas and picturesque landscapes of hills, farms, and rivers.
Upon arrival in Lukla, you'll begin a 3-hour trek to Phakding (2640m). Starting from Lukla, you'll gently climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885m), visible in the distance, stands atop the Kongde Ridge. Descending a mountainside path, you'll merge into the route to Everest, enjoying views of a wonderful valley to your right and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m) to the far end.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) takes approximately five hours. Namche Bazaar is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and faces the Bhote Koshi to the South.
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A day for rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. You can walk up to Khumjung to visit a monastery or hike up to Syangboche (3800m) for outstanding views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde.
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Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame (3800m.) takes about four hours. The route turns west from Namche, and the trail is almost level as you head up the Bhote Koshi Valley, once a popular trading route into Tibet. After descending to the Bhote Koshi, the trail climbs steeply to Thame. From here, enjoy good views of the peaks of Teng Kangpoche and Kwangde. To the north lies the Nangpa La, the pass leading to Tibet. Thame Gompa overlooks the valley and is the site for the spring celebrations of the Mani Rimdu festival. You can also visit Khumbu Bijuli Power on the banks of the Bhote Koshi. Another worthwhile visit is the Khare Monastery.
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Rest day at Thame. In addition to this, you can visit Thambuchet and Tashi Lapcha Base Camp, which divides Khumbu from Dolakha. You can also hike to Samdur peak, offering spectacular views of Mt. Everest.
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Trek from Thame to Lungden (3450m.) via Taranga takes about five hours. This day you walk around the villages, enjoying the views of the landscape, vegetation, and mountains.
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Rest day at Lungden. You can visit Nakpa Valley, which falls on the old trade route to Tibet. Another attraction is to hike to Darkyachhulung peak or visit Marlung, the sacred site of Warfield. You can also trek to Lake Cho Relmo.
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Trek from Lungden to Gokyo (4750m.) via Renjola Pass (5360m.) takes about six hours. On the way, observe local activities like yak herding. The views of the mountains and the chance to experience wildlife add excitement to your trekking.
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Rest day at Gokyo (4750m.) and excursion in and around Gokyo valley. Make a side trip to the Fifth Lake via Fourth Lake or trek from Gokyo to Gokyo Ri. Gokyo Ri looms above the village, offering panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.
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Trek/climb from Gokyo to Gokyo Ri (5340m.) and trek back to Thangna (4650m.) via Gokyo village takes about four and a half hours. Enjoy the views from Gokyo Ri before descending to Thangna, situated at the shore of the Ngozumpa Glacier.
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Trek from Thangna to Dzongla (4843m.) via Chola pass (5420m.) takes about 5 and half hours. Ascend slightly along the valley towards Chola pass, enjoying panoramic views of various mountains. Descend steeply to Dzongla.
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Trek from Dzongla to Everest Base Camp (5486m.) via Gorakshep (5180m.) and back to Gorakshep takes about 7 hours. Descend and ascend gently, providing excellent views of Ama Dablam, the Nuptse-Lhotse wall, and Everest.
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Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and trek to Lobuche (4250m) takes about 5 and a half hours. Enjoy the panoramic view of Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar before descending to Lobuche.
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Trek from Lobuche to Chhukung (4900m) via Kongmala Pass (5535m) takes about 7 hours. Stay overnight at lodge in Chhukung.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Chhukung to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes approximately four hours. Tyangboche offers splendid views of Ama Dablam, lush green hills, and river views.
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Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m) takes about 4 hours. Descend steeply and slightly towards Phunki Tenga (3250m), crossing the Dudh Koshi. Enjoy panoramic views of the Khumbu peaks before reaching Namche Bazaar.
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Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) takes about six hours. The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for a few short uphill climbs and then stepping down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes approximately 35 minutes. Lukla - Kathmandu flights are only operated during the morning hours, usually from 6 AM till 11AM. Fierce wind blows across the mountains in the late afternoon and evening making it impossible for planes to operate. You will enjoy this scenic plane ride one more time before getting back to Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
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