The Everest Three Passes Trek is an extraordinary adventure through the heart of the Khumbu region, offering a complete Himalayan experience that blends breathtaking landscapes, high-altitude challenges, and deep cultural immersion. Unlike the classic Everest Base Camp route, this journey ventures through remote trails, crossing three iconic passes — Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,420m), and Renjo La (5,360m) — each revealing panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and surrounding peaks.
Trekkers traverse lush forests, rugged glacial valleys, and vibrant Sherpa villages such as Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Gokyo, discovering ancient monasteries and timeless mountain traditions. Key highlights include reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364m), witnessing sunrise from Kala Patthar (5,545m), and exploring the turquoise Gokyo Lakes beneath the majestic Ngozumpa Glacier.
Challenging yet immensely rewarding, this trek by Trekker’s Encounter Nepal is ideal for seasoned adventurers seeking remote trails, cultural depth, and awe-inspiring Himalayan panoramas — a true journey of endurance, discovery, and wonder.
· Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our TIA representative will receive you.
· Transfer to your hotel.
· Briefing on the EBC trekking program.
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· Wake up early as per Lukla flight schedule.
· Arrive at the airport 1 hour before for check-in and formalities.
· Take a 25-minute flight to Tenzing-Hillary airstrip, Lukla.
· Have breakfast in Lukla.
· Start the trek towards Phakding, passing Mani Stone and chorten clockwise.
· Walk through rhododendron and pine forests.
· Enjoy mountain views of Karyolung (6511 m), Nupla (5885 m), and Gongla (5813 m).
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· 7:00 am: Breakfast.
· 8:00 am: Start trek to Namche Bazaar — the heart of Khumbu and the largest Sherpa settlement.
· Visit main attractions: Sherpa Cultural Museum, Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters, Entrance Chorten, and Namche Monastery.
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· 7:00 am: Breakfast.
· 8:00 am: Acclimatization day — explore Namche Bazaar.
· Hike 300 m uphill to help your body adjust to the altitude for the next day’s trek.
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· 7:00 am: Breakfast.
· 8:00 am: Begin 5-hour trek from Namche to Tengboche.
· Ascend gradually, then descend through pine forests for about an hour.
· Final 2-hour uphill climb to reach Tengboche.
· Visit the historic Tengboche Monastery (established in 1915 AD), home to around 60 monks aged 8 to 80, including the reincarnate Rinpoche.
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· 7:00 am: Breakfast.
· 8:00 am: Start the trek with a gentle uphill walk for about 30 minutes, passing a stupa.
· Continue through grasslands at an easy pace.
· Stop at Thukla for a lunch break.
· Trek for about 1 more hour to reach Lobuche.
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· 7:00 am: Breakfast.
· 8:00 am: Start a 3-hour trek to Pheriche (4100 m), a valley town surrounded by rocky hills and mountains.
· Experience the windy yet scenic environment, ideal for summer settlement.
· Enjoy views of Amadablam, Thamserku, Kangtega, Tabuche, Cholatse, and Lobuche Peak (6119 m).
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· 7:00 am: Breakfast.
· 8:00 am: Trek along a different trail up to Somare, crossing the Iron Bridge.
· Descend from 4250 m to 3600 m.
· Stop at Tengboche for lunch.
· Continue descending to Fungi Tenga, cross the suspension bridge, then a short uphill through rhododendron and pine forests to reach Kyangjuma.
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· 7:00 am: Breakfast.
· 8:00 am: Trek gradually downhill along the Dudh Koshi River, passing Mani stones, chortens, and stupas, and reach Namche Bazaar.
· Continue descending through rhododendron and blue pine forests, crossing suspension bridges.
· Show national park permit and pass a clockwise prayer wheel.
· Reach Chumoa Guest House for overnight stay.
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7:00 am: Breakfast
8:00 am: Very soon the trek is close to ending. Trek back to Lukla where the trek began
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· 8:00 am: Wake up early as per Lukla–Kathmandu flight schedule.
· Arrive at the airport 1 hour prior for check-in and formalities.
· Take a 25-minute flight to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
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Drop you in Kathmandu International Airport onward to your final destination and our trip ends. Wish you a wonderful journey
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