Three Pass Everest Trekking

Itinerary

• 01Arrival: 15 -20 Minute drive (Airport to Hotel) 15 -20 Minute drive. Adventure International Trekking's representative will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transport you to your Kathmandu hotel. After having formal introduction, you are being served with welcome drink at the hotel. They will give you helpful tips for your time in Kathmandu. O/N Hotel in Kathmandu
• 02Kathmandu sight Seeing Tour & Trip preparation Today after breakfast we will start a guided tour to several major historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites; including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. After completed city tour In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. Adventure International Trekking briefs you regarding your trek as well as provides you opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding your upcoming Everest Three Pass Trekking.
  
• 03Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding 35 minutes flight and 3-4 hours Hike Early morning transfer you to Tribhuvan Airport for a Twin Otter flight to Lukla that takes about 35 to 40 minutes. Our trekking crew at Lukla will receive you. After final preparations, the trekking starts passing Chaurikharka village, and makes a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530 meters). The trail follows the precise bank of the Dudhkosi River until camp at Phakding is reached. This first day is short hike as acclimatization reasons. Lunch will be served on the way. Walking distance is approximately 4 hours to Phakding (2,650 m/8,692 ft.)
• 04Phakding to Namche Bazzar 5-6 hours Hike Follow the Bhote Koshi through forest and pasture land, along a valley dotted with small Sherpa settlements. Cross the Bhote Koshi and climb steeply along switch-backing trail to large Sherpa village, after crossing suspension Bridge, 30 minutes later enjoy views of Everest (8,848 m) and Lhoste (8,511 m) come into sight. This prosperous town is the largest Khumbu. A traditional trading center, the Bazaar is held every Saturday. The goods on display are available. Thamserku ( 6,648 m) and Kwangde RI (6,224 m) become visible to the east and west, and the sacred mountain Khumbila (5707m) dominates the skyline to the north behind the village. 6 hours. Night stay at Namche Bazzar (3,420 m/11,217 ft.)
• 05Namche Bazzar Acclimatize full day explore around Rest and acclimatization at Namche Bazaar. A pleasant day can be spent exploring the village, talking to the Sherpas and marveling at the incredible scenery. A hike to the Everest view hotel for excellent lunch with Everest view hotel, Khumjung & kunde. The rest day is intended for acclimatization purpose. Night stay at Namche Bazzar (3,420 m/11,217 ft.)
• 06Namche Bazzar to Thame, 3 to 4 hours Hike Today from Namche bazzar we separate from the classical route of Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lake and hike west north into the left corner onward Thame Village. which is the oldest village of Sherpa’s, who used to be a trade route to Tibet border. After lunch we visit Thame Gompa where many homes of Lamas and lay people. Overnight at Thame (3,780 m/12,402 ft)
• 07Thame to Marlung 5-6 hour Hike Today Again ascending trails lead to North Thame Teng and on through several Sherpa villages get lunch there and crossing such as Chanakpa, Taranga, through the yak field to reach Marlung village where we will overnight at Mt. tea house. (4,161 m/13,652 ft.)
• 08Marlung to Lungdeng 4 to 5 hour Hike Trek start again with up hill follow a dry land like desert felling but still can enjoy with beautiful back views of landscape and mountains. starting to see view of Ngazumpa glacier the biggest glacier of the world and reach hill side to reach simple huts at Lungdeng for night stop(4,630 m/15192 ft.)
• 09Lungdeng to Renjo- La pass to Gokyo Lake 6-7 hours Hike Today is the challenging day so grab packed lunch with enough drinking water and continue hike for the first Pass of this Trek of the Renjo La (5,465 m/17929 m) cross will be one of the more difficult days of the trip due to the altitude and its nature of walking. enjoy view of Everest and others peak and glaciers from pass and trek down to Gokyo for night stop (4,750 m/15,580 ft.)
• 10Gokyo rest day acclimatize and explore peak Gokyo Ri and Cho Oyu Base camp After breakfast, trek around Gokyo Ri, the views in the Gokyo region are tremendous. For the best view, climb to Gokyo Ri, the small peak above the lake. This peaks of 5,318 m, it's a 2 hours climb to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Twachee. After noon if you get more time and energy can make a trip up the valley to another lake marked with the name Ngozumpa on the maps or even beyond to a fifth lake. There're several small peaks in this region that offer vantage points for the surrounding peaks. Night stay at Gokyo(4,750 m/15,580 ft.)
• 11Gokyo–-Thang Na 3- 4 hours Hike After breakfast this short treks for 3 hours hike supports the same way and crossing the Ngojumba glacier where you will reach Thang-na of few tea houses. Night stay at Thang -na (4,820 m/15,809 ft.)
• 12Thang na to Chola pass and Dzonglha 5-6 Hours Hike Today another challenging day start with Packed Lunch and more drinking water with start second pass to Chola-Pass follows with continue walking across the moraine, the trail makes a steep ascent to the top of the snow covered Chola Pass (5,420 meters). Walking takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to reach the top. From the top, you can enjoy excellent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Mt. Everest, the trail descends steeply towards the Dzong- Lha for night stop(4,860 m/15,940 ft.)
• 13Dzonglha to Lobuche 3-4 hours Hike From Dzonglha, the easy trail start which makes a gradual climb up with many panorama mountains views to the small Sherpa settlement of Lobuche . This is a small village situated nearby the stream. The sunset on Nuptse is a memorable sight. Night stop at Lobuche (4,910 m/ 16,104 ft.)
• 14Lobuche to Gorakshep: 3-4 Hours Hike & After Lunch Explore Kalapatter After breakfasts start your usual day gradual climb few hours through view of many mountains as well as khumbu Glaciers on the way you will cross several side moraines to Gorakshep Short but high altitude walk. After your lunch, you will climb to Kalapatter for 2 hours up to see beautiful sunset view over Everest from Kalapatter (5,550 m/18,204 ft.) get down for night stop at Gorekshep( 5,210 m/17,088 ft.)
• 15Gorakshep – Everest Base Camp - Lobuche 7-8 hours Hike Early start is essential with your pack lunch for Everest Base Camp . Travel along the Khumbu glacier through jumbled moraine and shattered rock. Reach Everest Base Camp enjoy few hours and trek back down for the night at Lobuche (4,910 m/ 16,104 ft.)
• 16Lobuche - Kongma La pass - Chhukung 6-7 hours Hike After breakfast , don't forget your packed lunch with enough drinking water and trek leads cross Khumbu Glacier to Kongma La Base Camp (5,000 m/16,404 ft) continues ascending to our third pass of this trekking Kongma pass(5,535m/18,159ft) this ascend is challenging part of our whole trek today. After gaining the Kongma La, we see cairn wrapped in prayer flags,-marks of the pass. Then we descend a gradual walks up the Imja Khola valley to Chhukung valley for Night stop (4,730m/15,518ft)
• 17Chukung to Tengboche 6-7 hours Hike After completed those Three Pass Everest Trekking with a happy mode trails down down from chukkung following Island river towards Panboche for lunch. After this, we take a continue follow river and walk up through the forest to reach Tengboche monastery where we stop night(3,920 m/12,857 ft.)
• 18Tengboche- Namche Bazaar 5-6 hours Hike Our semi final day, early morning also be able to visit the Tengboche Gompa which has been newly built since the old one was destroyed by fire in 1989. Although we are leaving the Khumbu now, this is one of the best days walking on the entire trek. Here we can gaze back north at the fantastic panorama which includes Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam, whilst to the east we can see Kang Tega and Thamserku. We then begin the long descent down a seemingly endless series of switch-backs to the Dudh Kosi at Punki Tenga. We stop here for lunch in a very pleasant and sunny location. Finally we begin our last big hill which climbs up to the lodges at Sanasa. From here the path contours around the hillside in a superb high-level position until we reach Namche with back again for our comfortable lodge. Night stay at Namche Bazzar (3,420 m/11,217 ft.)
• 19Namche Bazzar to Lukla 6-7 hours Hike After breakfast we kick back track to Monjo and continue our descent along the Dudh Kosi, before making a final ascent to reach the Phakding village by mid afternoon for Lunch. We trek back to Lukla along the same trail, although it always looks different coming from the opposite direction on arrival in Lukla we will have time to relax and celebrate the completion of our trek. Trek concludes. Night stay at Lukla (2,850 m/9,348 ft.)
• 20Lukla to Kathmandu 35 minutes flight We fly out of Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning about 35- 40 minute, and taking off is just as exciting as flying in. Transfer into your hotel. O/N Hotel in Kathmandu.
• 21Departure to airport or start your next destination. You could catch up on some last minute shopping, Internet to your friends and family before departure to Airport or onward to your next destination.