Everest High Pass Trekking Itinerary

Everest three-pass trek is the most thrilling adventure trek visiting all the major places of the Everest region of Nepal.

Outline Itinerary

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Day 01: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding 4hrs/2,620 m.

Morning flight to Lukla (135 km) and start the trek through Sherpa village. The trail goes gradually flat and easy to Phakding. 

Note: In high season (October/November and April/May) all the STOL flights may conduct from Ramechap-Lukla-Ramechap to avoid air traffic and delays. Kathmandu to Ramechap is 130km/5hrs. The flight to Lukla from Ramechap is just 15 minutes.

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  • 2,620 m

the path is beautiful with its local settlement, diverse landscapes, and Hillary Bridge.  On the way, you will have your first encounter with Mount Everest, Amadablam, Themserku, and many more. 

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  • 3,440 m

Optional hike to Khumjung Monastery/Everest View Hotel and back to Namche

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  • 3,440 m

A trekking to Thame is not physically hard. Thame and Marlung are the most beautiful and old Village en route to Renjo-la pass. 

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  • 3,800 m

After having breakfast you will walk through Hurbs and Pine Forest until Lungden. You will meet some yak and sheep along the way. Arrival and check in Guest House.

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  • 4,500 m

 The trail to Renjo-La is beautiful but a little bit hard. This trek features the rocky trail along with pine, Jupiter, fir, and many more. From the top, you will be welcomed by Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and amazing landscapes. Descending to Gokyo will take about   3 hours through an icy and rocky path.

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  • 4,700 m

 Today is a rest day after completing the Renjo La pass. Visit Cho Oyu base camp (4,900 m), 5th Lake, Visit Ngozumpa glacier and read books.

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  • 4,700 m

Morning visit Gokyo Ri for the sunrise and get back to the lodge then trek to Thaknak. The path is easy to Thaknak apart from crossing the glacier. arrive and check in at the Guest House.

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  • 4,750 m

Another challenging day of the trek! Starting early is recommended because of the icey and fragile rocky path. From Thaknak (4,750 m) walk to the top of Chola (5420 m) and descend to Dzongla (4,830 m.)  Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the Mountain and Lobuche Peak.

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  • 4,830 m

The Dzongla to Lobuche trek is easy and short it takes about 3 hours/ 7 km to Lobuche. Save your energy for the next day at the Everest Base camp.

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  • 4,900 m

 Walk through the glacier moraine, rocky and dry wind to Gorak Shep. It takes only 3 hours to Gorak Shep and check in to the Guest House. Full day read book, enjoy with beautiful scenery and evening walk to Kala Patthar for Sunset view and back.

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  • 5,170 m

Congrats on being at Kala Patthar 5545m! After having breakfast walk to Everest Base Camp (5,364m). It is 6km one way to go and back. After exploration return back to Gorak Shep and Trek down to Lobuche for night.

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  • 4,700 m

This is the longest and most difficult pass among the three passes. The path is completely into the wilderness, with no huts, and no lodges on the way to the top. It is a 10 km distance but icey, rocky, windy, fragile rocks, make your day longer than you expected. Prepare a dry food and water for yourself.

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  • 4,730 m

 Another celebration At Chhukung!! follow the Everest classical trek route to Tengboche. On the way back if time allows visit Ama Dablam Base Camp and Pangboche Monastery.

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  • 3,860 m

Descend about 1000 m. to Phunki Tenga and climb all the way up to Sanasa. Then gradually up and down to Namche Bazaar. 

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  • 3,440 m

Follow the same trail that you were taking on the way to Namche Bazaar.  Arrival and check in to Hotel.

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