Everest: Three High Passes Trek

The capital is not only forward in modernization but also rich in vivid cultures and traditions of different ethnic groups like Newars, Brahmin, Chhetri, etc. The historical monuments and UNESCO world heritage sites are visited throughout the day, experiencing the dow...

The classic and most preferred starting point of every Everest region trek Lukla is where the Everest three passes trek starts as well. Just 35 minute flight from Kathmandu gets us to Lukla. Soaking in all the scenic beauty, village lifestyle, and simplicity, colorful...

On this day of the Everest three passes trek, we head towards Namche bazar. The highlight of the trail to Namche Bazar is Sagarmatha National park. Other attractions and views bestowed upon us throughout the trail are villages like Toktok, Monjo, etc, Larja bridge, La...

Acclimatization simply refers to getting ourselves used to new climatic conditions in order to avoid possible mountain sickness. Since it is considered good to be active for acclimatization, we will indulge in easy hiking through the day around Namche Bazar with our g...

After breakfast, we move ahead. To begin with the easy trek, we arrive at Phunki Thanga, followed by Sagarmatha National park, which has a monastery located in it. Then you arrive at Tengboche, which is home to the largest monastery in the Everest region, admiring the...

This day’s trek of the Everest three passes trek is mostly climbing down to our trail, which flaunts forests, mountains like Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, Imja river, Lobuche river, Pangboche monastery, green dense and luscious forest of pine, rhododendron, bir...

Another day of the Everest three passes trek will go acclimatizing. Like a previous day of acclimatization, we go on a short hike to Nagarjuna to stay active. Hike to Nagarjuna offers breathtaking views of Mt.Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache, Ama Dablam, etc. you wil...

After breakfast, we start the trek and firstly encounter absolutely breathtaking glacier moraines. Trekking through Bibre valley, enjoying astonishing views of Ama Dablam and Amphu Labcha mountains, and crossing refreshing icy streams, you arrive at the destination of...

On this day, we pass through the highest pass of the Everest three passes trek after breakfast. Unlike other days we pack our lunch and snacks as there aren’t any shops or teahouses. After trekking for about 8 hours, Kongma la pass welcomes us. You have the option to ...

After breakfast first, we trek to Gorakshep, have lunch, then head to Everest base camp and return back to Gorakshep. With an easy trek for only about 2 hours, Gorakshep greets us. The trail has a mesmerizing view of Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse...

First, we head towards Kalapatthar to witness unmatched sunrise shining brightly on pearly white mountains from its viewpoint. To reach the viewpoint, which also offers a detailed view of the magnificent Mt. Everest, you will climb up for a couple of hours. Then admir...

Gokyo has a lot to offer you, which is why your day is spent entirely on the exploration of Gokyo. We behold the sight of Gokyo lake and move to Gokyo Ri ( which is a small crest above the Gokyo lake). The Kala Patthar ( not the one we visited before) peak greets us t...

This day of Everest's three passes trek brings us to the last pass, Renjo La pass. It takes about 3 hours through the trail, ascending up from Gokyo Ri and descending above the northwest corner of the lake, we reach Renjo La pass. The pass has a mesmerizing panoramic ...

After breakfast, we resume trekking towards Thame (birthplace of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa) through an old Tibetan Himalayan trade route. This day falls more on the relaxing side as the trek is not that hard. You will also be blessed with Bhote Koshi (river ) on the way t...