Trek Route: Phakding → Champute → Toktok → Bengkar → Monjo → Jorsalle → Hillary Bridge (Larja Dobhan) → Top Danda → Namche Bazaar

• Beginning Point: Phakding (2618 m/8589 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,286 ft)
• Phakding to Namche Distance: 10.4 km (6.5 miles)
• Total Ascent: 822 meters (2697 ft) from Phakding
• Lunch: Jorsalle

After breakfast, usually between 7 and 7:30 am, our 2nd-day trek begins around 8 am. Starting early helps avoid trail congestion, especially during peak seasons. Today’s trek is going to be a little challenging; an uphill, downhill, and sometimes flat route. It’s about an 11 km (7 miles) walk, taking about 5-6 hours.

The trail continues along the Dudh Koshi River, with frequent ups and downs. You’ll cross a total of four suspension bridges, each higher and longer than the last. The most famous of these is the Hillary Suspension Bridge just before reaching Namche Bazaar, the highest bridge in the Everest region.

After a couple of hours’ walk, we’ll reach Monjo, the entry point of Sagarmatha national park There, your permits are checked, or you can also issue a new one if not already done in Lukla.

The section from Jorsalle to Monjo is relatively flat and shaded, making it a pleasant walk. There are high chances of spotting wildlife around this region. Trekkers can spot mountain goat, barking deer, Lophophorus (Danphe, the national bird of Nepal), and, on some rare occasions, you might be able to spot the rare species of red panda.

After walking for about 3 hours from Phakding, about half an hour from Monjo, we will stop at Jorsalle for lunch. There are about 5-7 basic teahouses in Jorsalle.

If you’re not hungry or walk faster, we can directly reach Namche Bazaar for lunch.

After we have a hearty lunch at Jorsalle, we continue our trek. Just about half an hour later, we will reach Larja Dovan, where we’ll cross the Hillary suspension bridge. Thereafter, the trail climbs steeply for about 2 houses before reaching Namche.

About half an hour up from the bridge, you’ll get the first clear view of Mount Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) from Top Danda. It is a moment that often leaves trekkers silent.

As you approach Namche Bazaar, often synonym to the ‘Gateway to Everest’, the settlement begins to get thick. The village is carved into the mountainside.

After reaching Namche Bazaar, you can spend the rest of the day resting in your lodge or visiting around the village. You can have your dinner at around 7 pm. After dinner, your guide will brief you on the next day’s walk, and you will finally go to sleep around 10 pm.

Namche bazar is the trade and cultural hub of Khumbu. It is a village consisting of 70-80 local houses. The majority of people are Sherpa, and a few are Rai people. It is also known as the European city of Nepal.

There are bakeries, gear shops, cafes, banks, and the best accommodation in the region.

There are about 40-50 teahouses, from basic to luxurious hotels, in Namche Bazaar. Wi-Fi and electricity are normally free, but the hot shower costs extra. It’s hard to get a single bedroom with an attached bathroom during the peak season, but arrangements can be made if booked in advance.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Guest House

Walking / Driving : 6 to 7 Hours (Walking)

Today will be an acclimatization day at Namche. We recommend you to explore Namche Bazaar. This town contains numerous Wi-Fi-linked cafes, restaurants, souvenirs, and gear shops. There are other options - visit the Sagarmatha National Park visitor center, traditional Sherpa settlements, Hillary School, Khumjung monastery, Dingboche Airport, and Everest View Hotel. 

Hike Route: Namche Bazaar → Hotel Everest View → Namche Bazaar

• Namche to Hotel Everest View Distance: 7-8 km (4-5 miles)
• Maximum Elevation: 3880 meters (12,795 ft)
• Total Ascent: 460 meters (15.9 ft) from Namche Bazaar
• Lunch: snacks at Hotel Everest View

Acclimatization is critical in any high-altitude trekking, so day 3 of this trek is going to be a rest day. It’s an active rest day, where we will climb high and sleep low.

After breakfast, we will start the hike around 7:30 am.

First, you will walk to Hillary Memorial Park. It’s an easy walk, located just 15-20 minutes from Namche. Here, trekkers can see the statue of Tenzin Norkay Sherpa, one of the first climbers of Everest. From this viewpoint, you can enjoy stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Thamserku, Kongde, and Khumbila.

After spending a few minutes there, we’ll continue uphill to Hotel Everest View, the world’s highest-located hotel. It’s an hour walk. Many trekkers stop here for tea, coffee, or light snacks (own expense). The up-close view of Everest from the terrace of Hotel Everest View is unforgettable.

Further, if you want to extend your trek, you can continue your trek towards Khumjung Village. It’s an authentic, traditional Sherpa settlement, home to the famous Yeti scalp relic. Khumjung is an hour’s walk from Hotel Everest View.

After visiting Khumjung, we’ll descend back to Namche Bazaar for lunch, or we can have it in between.

In the afternoon, you can visit local museums or explore local markets and cafes. Or, we can spend our day strolling around the Sagarmatha National Park visitor centre, Hillary School, Dingboche Airport, or nearby villages.

There are screenings of EVEREST DOCUMENTARIES at local bars and cafes in Namche Bazaar, particularly at ‘Liquid Bar’ and ‘Cafe Danphe’. These documentaries premiers are focused on Sherpa culture and Everest expeditions, from which you can enjoy and learn.

Or, you can also explore the local market. ‘Saturday Market’ on every Saturday is popular around where, where people sell locally handmade products.

This day plays a major role in helping your body adapt to altitude.

Trek Route: Namche Bazaar → Khyangjuma → Phunke Tenga → Tengboche → Deboche

• Beginning Point: Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,286 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Dibuche (3820 m/12,533 ft)
• Namche to Deboche Distance: around 6.5 km (4 miles)
• Total Ascent: 380 meters (1247 ft) from Namche Bazaar
• Lunch: Phunke Tenga

After having a delicious breakfast in our lodge in Namche Bazaar, we will start today’s trek around 8 am. It’s a short and easy trail, about 6.5 km (4 miles, which is only a 4-5 hours’ walk.

The trail gradually ascends towards Khyangjuma/Kyangjuma, offering excellent views of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, and Taboche. After Kyangjuma, the path descends steeply to Phunke Tenga, a riverside settlement, which is also our lunch place. There is a check post in Phunke Tenga, where you’ll need to show your permits.

After crossing the suspension bridge over the river in Phunke Tenga, the trail climbs steadily for about 1.5 hours towards Tengboche. This section can feel demanding, especially in warm weather.

Tengboche is a beautiful village in the Everest region. There is a famous monastery here, Tengboche Monastery. It is estimated to be a 500-600 years old monastery, a spiritual center of Khumbu. The evening prayers, set against the backdrop of Ama Dablam, are deeply moving.

There are limited teahouses in Tengboche, only about 4 teahouses. So, if it’s crowded or for better comfort, you can continue to trek to Deboche/Dibuche. It’s a 30-minute downhill route, which offers better lodging. As it’s a commercial area, you can restock your snacks or even buy or rent trekking gear at Deboche.

Trek Route: Deboche → Pangboche → Somare → Dingboche

• Beginning Point: Deboche (3820 m/12,533 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Dingboche (4410 m/14,468.5 ft)
• Deboche to Dingboche Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
• Total Ascent: 590 meters (1936 ft) from Deboche
• Lunch: Somare

The route from Tengboche (Deboche if last night’s accommodation is at Deboche) to Dingboche is known for one of the best Ama Dablam views on the entire trek.

If staying in Tengboche, the trail joins Dibuche after a short walk. From here, you pass through forests and cross the river before reaching Pangboche. You can choose to pass through Lower Pangboche (standard route) or take a side trip route through Upper Pangboche.

Pangboche is a small village in the Khumbu valley, home to one of the oldest monasteries in the region. Here onwards, the landscape begins to change noticeably; trees thin out, and the terrain becomes more alpine.

After walking for about 2 to 2.5 hours from Dibuche, we can reach Somare/Shomare, which will be our lunch place on the 5th day. It’s only about a 4-4.5 km walk, so if you can walk faster or don’t feel hungry, we can have snacks, tea, or coffee in Somare and then reach Dingboche for lunch. Dingboche is another 2 to 2.5 hours trek, about a 4 km walk.

If we have lunch in Dingboche, we have the rest of the day to explore the village.

Dingboche is a large settlement with stone-walled fields designed to protect crops from cold winds. There are about 25-30 teahouses, from basic to luxurious. Teahouses and additional amenities’ prices increase due to altitude and transportation challenges.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Tea House

Walking / Driving : 6 to 7 Hours (Walking)

Hike Route: Dingboche → Nagarjuna Hill Top → Dingboche

• Dingboche to Nagarjuna Hill Top Distance: About 5 km (3 miles)
• Elevation: Nearly 5100 meters (16,732 ft)
• Total Ascent: Nearly 600 meters (1968.5 ft) from Dingboche
• Lunch: Packed lunch

Day 6 of the Everest Three Passes Trek is our 2nd rest/acclimatization day in our itinerary. It is also an active rest day. Today, we will be hiking to the nearby viewpoint, Nagarjuna (Nangkartshang) Hill Top.

After breakfast around 7-7:30 am, you begin a steep hike to Nagarjuna Hill Top Viewpoint, situated at about 5,100 meters (16,732 ft). It’s a total of 4-5 hours’ walk (round trip), about 10 km (6 miles) hike.

The climb is demanding but rewarding. From the top, you’ll see an excellent view of:

• Lhotse
• Makalu (5th highest mountain in the world)
• Ama Dablam
• Kangtega
• Lobuche Peak
• Sweeping views of Dingboche village

We will spend about 20-30 minutes at the top before descending. We can also have some snacks, if we have packed any. Do not forget to keep the region clean. Carry back any nondegradable waste and dispose of it properly.

According to our standard Three Passes Trek itinerary, we’ll be back in Dingboche for lunch, followed by rest, light walking, or village exploration.

It’s a perfect place to get connected with your friends and family back home. You can visit nearby internet cafes, have a cup of Yak milk butter tea or coffee, and upload some memories.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Tea House

HIKING : Around 5 Hours HIKING (If the Trekkers want to)

• Beginning Point: Dingboche (4410 m/14,468.5 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Chhukung (4730 m/15,518 ft)
• Dingboche to Chhukung Distance: 4.5 km (2.8 miles)
• Total Ascent: 320 meters (1050 ft) from Dingboche
• Lunch: Chhukung

Day 7 is a relatively easy and short trekking day. The trail is gentle and wide, allowing the body to recover. It’s a 2 to 2.5-hour trek, covering about 4.5 km (2.8 miles).

We’ll have our breakfast at our usual time, 7-7:30 am, then start our walk around 8 am. As you trek higher, you move deeper into the high alpine landscape. The trail follows a gentle valley beneath the Lhotse-Nuptse wall, with stunning views of Ama Dablam and Island Peak (Imja Tse).

As you move closer to Chhukung, the landscape becomes more rugged and dramatic.

You will reach Chhukung by late morning, around 10 to 10:30 am, then you can have some snacks or order lunch and have it. After having your food, now you can spend the rest of the day resting at your teahouse, exploring the village, or going for a hike to Chhukung Ri.

Chhukung is a small settlement used by Island Peak climbers and Three Passes trekkers. Here, you can meet climbers preparing for Island peak expeditions high-altitude guides, and fellow trekkers gearing up for the upcoming Kongma La Pass, the first pass among three.

There are about 5-6 teahouses in Chhukung, from basic to good quality accommodation, where you can spend a comfortable night’s stay. They provide Wi-Fi, hot showers, charging, etc., at an additional price.

Further, you can also restock your supplies and buy or rent trekking gear, if needed.

The village has a quiet, raw mountain atmosphere, making it a perfect place for acclimatization and to be mentally prepared.

For those who want extra acclimatization, an optional hike to Chhukung Ri is available (4-5 hours round trip), offering stunning views of Island Peak and surrounding glaciers.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Tea House

HIKING: 3 to 4 Hours 

• Beginning Point: Chhukung (4730 m/15,518 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft)
• Chhukung to Lobuche Distance: About 22 km (13.7 miles)
• Total Ascent: 500 meters (1640 ft)
• Lunch: Packed Lunch

This is one of the most demanding and rewarding days of the trek as you cross Kongma La Pass (5,535 m/18,159 ft).

Today, you’ll wake early, around 5 am, and have breakfast before starting. The trail starts with a long, steady ascent over rocky terrain. As you gain altitude, the landscape turns alpine. Especially the final push to the pass is steep and physically challenging, but rewarding.

From the top, trekkers can get breathtaking panoramic views of surrounding peaks, glacial valleys, and high Himalayan ridges.

It’s a long walk, and there aren’t any teahouses or villages along the way. So, you need to carry a packed lunch, snacks, and 2-3 liters of water for the pass.

The ascent to Kongma La Pass is long and rocky. It typically takes 4-5 hours to reach the top. After crossing the pass, the trail descends steeply toward Lobuche. This section requires careful footing and concentration, as the terrain can be loose and uneven.

While descending towards Lobuche, you’ll witness the end of the Khumbu Glacier, a challenging section where routes change every season.

After walking for 3-4 hours down the pass, we will reach Lobuche at around 1 to 2 pm. Then have your lunch and let your body rest and acclimate.

Once you have your lunch, you can explore around the village. It’s a traditional Sherpa village, so you can visit around the village and even interact with them.

Lobuche has around 9 basic teahouses and can be very cold, especially at night. Therefore, carrying a warm sleeping bag (rated -20°C) is mandatory.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Tea House

HIKING : 8 TO 9 HOUR 

• Beginning Point: Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Gorakshep (5140 m/16,863.5 ft)
• Lobuche to Gorakshep Distance: About 12 km (7.5 miles)
• Maximum Elevation: 5364 meters (17,598 ft) at EBC
• Total Ascent: 454 meters (14,89.5 ft) from Lobche to EBC
• Descent: 224 meters (735 ft) from EBC to Gorakshep
• Lunch: Gorakshep

After breakfast around 7 am, we will begin our trek to GORAKSHEP (2.5-3 hours). After lunch, we will continue hiking to Everest Base Camp, a 3.5-hour round trip over glacial terrain.

The route to the Gorakshep is rocky and barren, with thin air. So, have a steady pace and drink enough water, you might not feel like it, but cold drain body fluid quickly.

After reaching Gorakshep, we will now check into one of the best teahouses and order our lunch. Once we have a belly full of lunch, we leave our bags in the teahouse and start the most-awaited hike, the Everest Base Camp.

The trail passes through glacial moraine, offering views of icefalls, towering seracs, and surrounding Himalayan giants.

Reaching Everest Base Camp is an achievement in itself. Standing at the foot of the world’s highest mountain, at 5,364 meters, Everest Base Camp surrounds trekkers with the raw energy of the Kumbhu icefall. Here, you can do nothing but praise the serenity of nature.

After spending a few moments here, soaking in, reflecting on yourself and witnessing majestic peaks, photographing and video graphing, we return to Gorakshep.

If weather, time, and health allow, an optional hike to Kala Patthar for sunset views is an excellent choice. Sunset from Kala Patthar often offers clearer and more dramatic views of Everest than sunrise.

Gorakshep is extremely cold, and facilities are very basic. There are only about 5 teahouses that provide private rooms (requires advance booking), Wi-Fi, electricity, etc. There is no attached bathroom and hot shower facility available. We also do not recommend taking a bath, as there is a high chance of catching a cold and a risk of altitude sickness.

• Beginning Point: Gorakshep (5140 m/16,863.5 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Dzongla (4835 m/15,863 ft)
• Gorakshep to Dzongla Distance: About 10 km (6.2 miles)
• Maximum Elevation: 5550 meters (18,209 ft) at Kala Patthar
• Total Ascent: 410 meters (1345 ft) from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar
• Descent: 715 meters (2346 ft) from Kala Patthar to Dzongla
• Lunch: Lobuche

For those who did not climb Kala Patthar the previous evening, they hike to Kala Patthar this morning. We need to start the hike early, around 4 am, to catch the sunrise view. So, packing headlamps is suggested.

Hike to Kala Patthar from Gorakshep takes about 2 hours. It’s a short but demanding walk due to altitude and loose terrain. However, the sunrise view over Mount Everest is worth every difficulty. It is the closest and clearest view of Everest that you can see, along with Nuptse, Lhotse, and the Khumbu Glacier.

After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, we’ll descend back to Gorakshep, have our breakfast, and continue the trek towards Dzongla.

The trail from Gorakshep to Dzongla is relatively gentle and manageable. The path first leads back towards Lobuche, with mostly flat terrain and minor ups and downs. Compared to the previous days, this feels like a recovery walk.

From Lobuche, the trail diverges towards Dzongla and becomes noticeably quieter. Here onwards, the route gently traverses the hillside, passing along a beautiful alpine lake. Allow your body to rest and acclimate, and walk with a steady pace.

Throughout the trek, Ama Dablam becomes your companion, offering some of the best mountain views.

You may stop for lunch in Lobuche if needed, otherwise continue directly to Dzongla and have lunch upon arrival.

As you approach Dzongla, the region transforms into more remote and peaceful, making it a perfect place to rest and prepare for the upcoming Cho La Pass. A frozen lake lies nearby, and the views of Ama Dablam from Dzongla are particularly striking.

Dzongla is a small, quiet settlement with around 6-7 teahouses. They are basic yet good enough, providing a cozy bed to sleep in and a healthy meal to eat. Services like Wi-Fi, charging, hot showers, etc., might be limited and cost extra. However, you can charge your device in the dining hall, while enjoying the warmth of centrally heating stove.

• Beginning Point: Dzongla (4835 m/15,863 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Thangnak (4700 m/15,420 ft)
• Dzongla to Thangnak Distance: 15-18 km (9-11 miles)
• Maximum Elevation: 5420 meters (17,782 ft) at Cho La Pass
• Total Ascent: 585 meters (1919 ft) from Dzongla to Cho La
• Descent: 720 meters (2362 ft) from Cho La Pass to Thangnak
• Lunch: Thangnak

Day 11 of the Everest Three Passes Trek is another challenging and rewarding day as you’ll cross Cho La Pass (5,420 m/17,782 ft). Cho La Pass is the second of the three high passes on the Everest Three Passes Trek.

Today, you’ll wake early, around 5:00 am, have some breakfast, and start the trek. The weather is stable, not windy, and firmer snow conditions during this time.

Carry a packed lunch if preferred; it should be ordered the previous night, though meals are available upon reaching Thangnak/Dragnak.

Leaving Dzongla, the trail climbs steadily over rocky and uneven terrain, gradually gaining elevation. As you approach the pass summit, the route becomes steeper and more rugged, with sections covered in snow or ice, depending on the season. So, we suggest packing crampons and careful footing for such conditions. It takes about 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the Cho La Pass summit.

From the top of Cho La Pass, trekkers can see dramatic views of glacier systems, surrounding peaks, and Prayer flags marking the crossing point.

After a short break, the descent begins. The route after the pass follows a gentler downhill trail leading into the Gokyo Valley, leaving the Khumbu Valley behind.

Now, the trail eases as you enter the Gokyo Valley. A final walk across the glacial moraine brings you to Thangnak. It’s an easy 2-3 hours walk.

Dragnak/Thangnak is a small settlement with 5-6 basic teahouses, surrounded by glacial landscapes and massive rock walls.

After you reach Thangnak, at around 11 to 11:30 am, you can order your lunch, rest, and freshen up.

After lunch, you can spend the rest of the day resting and hydrating. A short, gentle walk around the village or along the nearby Ngozumpa Glacier is possible if you feel comfortable. Most trekkers use the rest of the day to dry gear, reorganize backpacks, enjoy warm drinks, and share trekking experience with fellow trekkers.

After a challenging pass crossing, you are most likely tired, so we suggest you have an early dinner and go to bed early.

• Beginning Point: Thangnak (4700 m/15,420 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Gokyo Lake (4790 m/15,715 ft)
• Thangnak to Gokyo Lake Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
• Total Descent: 90 meters (295 ft) from Thangnak
• Lunch: Gokyo Lake

Today is a short and easy trekking day, allowing your body to recover after crossing Cho La. It’s obvious we’re tired from the previous day’s walk, and today it’s going to be a short 2-3 hours walk, so we can start the trek a little late.

After breakfast in Thangnak, we can begin our trek around 8 am. The trail follows the edge of the Ngozumpa Glacier, Nepal’s longest glacier.

Before gradually ascending toward Gokyo, you’ll need to cross rocky moraine and glacier debris.

As you approach Gokyo, the scenery opens up to turquoise Glacial lakesand wide alpine valleys. The route across the glacier might change depending on ice movement and conditions, but your guide will always choose the safest path.

Along with these turquoise lakes, you will reach Gokyo Village in no time.

Gokyo Village is often considered one of the most beautiful high-altitude villages in the Himalayas. The village is situated just beside the stunning Gokyo Lakes, reflecting the surrounding peaks on calm days. The atmosphere here is peaceful, with fewer trekkers compared to the Everest Base Camp route.

Once we arrive at the village, we’ll check into one of the best accommodations available and order our lunch.

After lunch, you have the rest of the day to rest, explore the village and lakeshore, and acclimatize, while soaking in views of Cho Oyu, Cholatse, and surrounding peaks.

If you feel like it, you can perform some yoga asanas and meditate by the shore of Gokyo Lake. A gentle walk around the lakes, exploring first, second, and third Gokyo Lakes, is also a good idea.

Use this time to hydrate well, organize gear, and mentally prepare for the next day’s hike to Gokyo Lake or the last pass crossing, Renjo La Pass, the day after.

An early dinner and good sleep are recommended, especially if you plan an early start the following morning.

• Gokyo to Gokyo Ri Distance: About 4 km (2.5 miles)
• Elevation: 5360 meters at Gokyo Ri
• Total Ascent: 570 meters (1870 ft) from Gokyo
• Lunch: Gokyo/Packed lunch
• Overnight: Gokyo Lake

Today is a crucial acclimatization and exploration day in the breathtaking Gokyo Valley. For a day hike, you have two options: “Hike to Gokyo Ri” or “Hike to the Fifth Lake”. These hikes are designed to hike higher and sleep lower, allowing your body to adapt safely while enjoying some of the best views in the Everest region.

Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,357 m/17,575 ft)

It is a steep but rewarding hike, taking 3-4 hours round-trip. You can either start early, reach the summit for sunrise, return for breakfast, or have breakfast first and hike afterward, returning for lunch.

From the top of Gokyo Ri, trekkers can enjoy an incredible panorama of four 8,000ers, including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu, along with the Ngozumpa Glacier and turquoise Gokyo Lakes below.

Many trekkers choose to hike up before breakfast for a sunrise view.

Hike to Fifth Lake

It’s a little longer but gentler hike leading trekkers into remote Fifth Gokyo Lake. The hiking trail leads through glacial terrain and alpine ridges, providing a quieter experience with stunning views of Cho Oyu and surrounding glaciers.

After completing your hike, you have the rest of the day to yourself. You can have your lunch and spend the rest of the day resting and enjoying the pristine lakeside view from your teahouse.

Most trekkers choose to prepare for the final, 3rd-highest mountain pass on the Everest Base Camp and Three Passes Trek Itinerary: Renjo La Pass.

• Beginning Point: Gokyo Lake (4790 m/15,715 ft)
• Ending /Overnight: Lungden (4368 m/14,331 ft)
• Gokyo Lake to Lungden Distance: About 8 km (5 miles)
• Maximum Elevation: 5360 meters (17,782 ft) at Renjo La Pass
• Total Ascent: 570 meters (1870 ft) from Gokyo Lake to Renjo La Pass
• Descent: 992 meters (3255 ft) from Renjo La Pass to Lungden
• Lunch: Lungden

Day 14 of the Three Passes Trek is the final and most scenic day. Today we will cross Renjo La Pass (5,360 m/17,782 ft).

For the most stable morning weather and clear mountain views, we start trekking early.

The day begins early, with breakfast around 5-5:30 am, followed by a gradual start on the trail by 6-6:30 am.

Leaving Gokyo, the trail climbs gradually at first and becomes steeper as you approach Bhanjyang/pass top. The ascent to Renjo La is generally more straightforward than the other two passes, though the final sections involve rocky, steep terrain. You might want to keep an eye on your footings.

It’s about a 2.5 to 3 hours’ ascent.

From the summit of Renjo La, you are rewarded with a spectacular 360° panorama, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the shimmering Gokyo Lakes, and wide-open views of both Gokyo Valley and Thame Valley.

This viewpoint is often considered the most beautiful of all three passes, making the entire trek worthwhile.

After spending some time at the pass, the trail descends steeply into the Thame Valley. The descent is less technical. However, for many trekkers, Decending is tougher. So, carefulness around these loose terrains is necessary.

The trail feels much quieter due to fewer trekkers, while there is a growing sense of returning to civilization after days spent in remote, high-altitude terrain, blending relief with a quiet sense of accomplishment.

A final walk brings to Lungden/Lumde, a small and quiet settlement with around 4-5 teahouses.

The teahouses here are basic but welcoming, offering warm meals, simple rooms, and a peaceful atmosphere. Lungden village itself is situated in a remote corner of the Thame Valley, surrounded by barren hills and high ridges.

Life here feels slow and traditional, giving trekkers a rare glimpse into authentic Sherpa mountain living, far from the limelight of the classic everest base camp trek route

• Beginning Point: Lungden (4368 m/14,331 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,286 ft)
• Lungden to Namche Bazaar Distance: 13 km (8 miles)
• Total Descent: 928 meters (3045 ft) from Lungden
• Lunch: Thame

Today is another long but easy walk day, with mostly downhill trail.

After breakfast in Lungden, the trail gradually takes a quiet, scenic route to Namche Bazaar through Thame Valley. From Lungden, it takes about 2.5 hours to reach Thame, one of the oldest and most important Sherpa villages in the Khumbu region.

Thame is known for producing manyelite sherpa mountaineers and is home to the ancient Thame Monastery. A visit to Thame Monastery adds a meaningful cultural highlight to the trek.

Most likely, we’ll have lunch in Thame, or if you aren’t hungry, we can trek a little further to Thamo. Despite the damage from the 2025 flood, about 5-6 teahouses are up and running, with a strong community presence.

From Thame, the trail continues for another 2.5 hours towards Namche Bazaar, following the river valley. The route is mostly gradual with gentle ups and downs. This allows trekkers to walk comfortably.

As you approach Namche, the environment becomes livelier, busier, and better facilities. Reaching Namche Bazaar feels like re-entering civilization and a sense of achievement after days in remote and high-altitude valleys in the Solukhumbu region.

Here, you can take hot-warm showers, visit nearby internet cafes, a bakery, buy souviers, and stroll around Namche village Or, you can just relax and celebrate the journey so far.

An early dinner and good rest are recommended, as the following day involves the long descent toward Lukla

• Beginning Point: Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,286 ft)
• Ending/Overnight: Lukla (2840 m/9318 ft)
• Namche Bazaar to Lukla Distance: 18.2 km (11.3 miles)
• Total Descent: 600 meters (1968.5 ft) from Namche Bazaar
• Lunch: Phakding

It’s the final trekking day of the Everest Three Passes Trek. The trail follows the familiar track back toward Lukla.

It’s a long walking day, nearly 7-8 hours, but mostly downhill. After breakfast, around 7-8 am, we’ll start descending steeply through pine and rhododendron forests towards Larja Dobhan, with Larja suspension bridges along the way.

After Larja Dobhan, the route is a mix of ups and downs, crossing several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River. As you pass through villages like Monjo and Phakding, the air feels warmer, and the landscapes become greener; a different kind of energy fills the region.

The final section before Lukla involves a short uphill climb. Arriving in Lukla marks the official end of the trek and offers a feeling of both satisfaction and emotion.

This evening is often celebratory, with stories shared among guides and porters, and the last night in the mountains is enjoyed.

• Beginning Point: Lukla (2840 m/9318 ft)
• Ending Point: Kathmandu (1400 m/4593 ft)
• Distance: 136 km (84.5 miles)
• Total Descent: 1440 meters (4724 ft) from Lukla
• Overnight: Kathmandu

After breakfast, you’ll head to Lukla Airport for the scenic mountain flight back to Kathmandu. This flight offers one last aerial view of the Khumbu region and Himalaya giants, a perfect end to the adventurous Everest Three Passes Trek.

Flight is usually operated in the early morning, directly to Kathmandu or via Ramechhap, depending on season and weather conditions. Weather delays are common in the Everest region. So, we suggest you keep a couple of buffer days before and after the trek.

If everything goes as planned, you’ll be back in Kathmandu quite early, and you’ll have the rest of the day to spend as you like. After a long and tiring trek, a relaxing spa or massage is a good idea. Strolling around Thamel is also a perfect idea.

Now that your trek is officially complete, you can share your experience with us, or we can meet for dinner.