Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport received by our guide and staff with traditional greetings. Taking care of your baggage, and then a short drive to the hotel, located in the heart of a city near the exciting areas at Thamel. Check into your lovely rooms, after getting refreshed from the Jet-Lag, join in with other members for group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, offering information regarding the trek, hotels, local lodge.As well of local culture with do’s and don’ts, evening a group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurants. Entertains the environment with folk cultural program as introduction to Nepalese heritage and culture.

Day 2Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Morning after breakfast, at given time our city and cultural guide will receives you at the hotel. A short drive to the hub of Kathmandu city, for exciting tour of old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard. The area is teemed with life and activities, a great way to soak into Nepalese cultures. Visiting historical and religious monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites most of the ancient buildings.After an interesting time at Durbar Square, a short drive to Nepal’s most important landmark, the Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,600 years old history. A Buddhist monument tucked on a hill top west of the city, from here visit the Hindu holy temple of Pashupatinath. The tour continues to large dome Stupa of Bouddhanath, as well known as ‘Little Tibet’. A great place to enjoy the tour of the world’s largest Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.Enjoying the day tour, transfer back to hotel rest of the afternoon preparation for the trekking and packing the right gear.

Day 3Fly to Lukla 2, 846 m and trek to Phakding 2,645 m - 04 hrs.  

Morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal for early flight to Lukla, as time to board in a small aircraft. The plane heads east facing superb panorama of Himalaya range of peaks with Mt. Everest, then landing at Lukla airport.A moderate town, where walk starts heading down to Dudh Koshi River valley through several Sherpa villages. Festooned with prayer flags, Buddhist monument and prayer wall then reaching our first overnight stop at Phakding village.

Day 4Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet - 06 hrs.

Today’s walk to Namche Bazaar, morning having nice breakfast the trail leads up and down to Benkar village. Cross over a long bridge to Monjo village to enter Sagarmatha National Park, as walk leads to cross another bridge.Then reaching Jorsalle for lunch stop, the last village before Namche Bazaar, afternoon walk following a river bed. As climb starts on crossing the last high bridge, an exciting long winding uphill within forested path to Namche Bazaar.On reaching Namche transfer to a nice lovely lodge for overnight stops, facing views of Kwangde and Tharmasarku peaks.

Day 5At Namche for acclimatization and a short scenic hike.

A perfect place and right altitude for rest day as well for acclimatization, morning take a short hike. The top of Namche high ridge offers grand views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse with Ama Dablam. Includes series of peaks, visit the park museum nearby, an interesting place to get information of the Khumbu areas.For energetic people, enjoy few hours steep climb up to Everest View Hotel for glorious view of Mt. Everest. The first deluxe and luxury hotel of Khumbu and Everest region at 3,880 m high. Afternoon relax or take a stroll around the streets of Namche Bazaar lined with shops and many nice restaurants.

Day 6Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

Adventure continues on leaving Namche Bazaar towards our destinations, morning walk on scenic wide path. Overlooking views of giant snow peaks as walk leads into lovely forest and down to Phungi Tenga near Imjatse River. A small place popular for lunch and refreshing stops, afternoon few hours climb up to Thyangboche and the monastery. One of the best beautiful spot for a short moderate trek, where one can enjoy panorama of Everest. Includes view of towering snow-clad peaks at close distance in the harmony of beautiful forest surroundings.At Thyangboche after checking into a nice rooms facing views of peaks, with time for short tour of the monastery. Observe the monastery interior and main prayer large hall adorned with tall statues of Buddha with various saints and Gurus.

Day 7Trek to Dingboche 4,340 m - 05 hrs.

After a wonderful stop at Thyangboche with glorious morning views of Mt. Everest and majestic Ama Dablam. Walk down to Imjatse River and cross a bridge from here tree lines stops for short alpine bush and shrubs. A slow gradual climb leads to Pangboche village, the last permanent settlement on route Everest base camp. From Pangboche walk up to Somare for possible lunch stop with close views of staggering Ama Dablam peak.Afternoon walk leads on gentle uphill path, can be quite windy walking on exposed terrain. A short down to a river, then climb to Imjatse valley where Dingboche is situated, beneath North Face of Am Dablam

Day 8Rest day in Dingboche for acclimatization and short excursion.

Enjoy an extra day at Dingboche, a lovely location amidst high mountain range that encloses the Imjatse valley. A nice hike to Nakarjung hill above Dingboche offers sweeping panorama of surrounding snow mountain range.Includes superb view of famous Island Peak with Mt. Makalu in the east direction with array of giant peaks. Afternoon at leisure to explore around Dingboche a moderate settlement with number of good lodges.

Day 9Trek to Chukung 4, 740 m-04 hrs.

From Dingboche walk to the end of Imjatse valley closer look of famous Island a trekking peak. A wonderful walk along scenic trail with short up and down and then climb for a short while. Then reaching at remote settlement of Chukung, a small place with few good lodges facing tremendous views of surround peaks.Afternoon at leisure for short walk and relax save the energy for next early climb to first high pass of Kongma-La.

Day 10Trek to Lobuche 4,960 m crossing Khoma-La Pass 5,535 m - 08 hrs.

Start the morning as early as possible carrying packed lunch for the long day trek, walk follows above Imjatse valley. Then entering a gully in between Nuptse and Nakarjung rocky hills, as climb starts on rocky path. Heading up all the way on top of Khoma-La pass, the highest crossing of the adventure.
From the top downhill to Khumbu glacier and walk across with steep short climb with descent to Lobuche for overnight halt. Located on west end of a wide valley with several good lodges with grand views of Nuptse peak.

Day 11Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and back to Gorakshep - 06 hrs. 

Finally the big day of the adventure towards our main highlights to Everest base camp. A long day trek, starting early as possible heading up the flat valley towards rocky moraine and above Khumbu glacier. After few hours of exciting walk reaching at Gorakshep, situated on a sandy field beneath Kalapathar hill and Mt. Pumori. Having a short break, continue trek heading east following a rocky trail and glaciated path. Finally reaching on the foot of world highest peaks at base camp within dramatic landscapes of ice and glaciers. Stand close to massif Khumbu tumbling Ice Fall, the view of Mt. Everest is obstructed by Lhotse and Nuptse peaks. However, enjoy the stupendous scenery of giant mountains and then head back to Gorakshep for overnight stop. After a long exciting day with great adventurous walk to Everest base camp and close to notorious Khumbu Icefall.

Day 12Climb Kalapathar 5,643 m / 18,514 feet trek to Dzongla 4, 750 m. 

Start early morning for few hours steep climb to the top of Kalapathar, on the highest spot of the adventure. Rewards with exceptional scenery of towering mountains standing in front of Mt. Pumori with closest views of Mt. Everest.After feeling on top of the world and in high spirit, descend to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue walk downhill. The trail follows past Lobuche and then our route diverts from the main path, heading to an isolated corner. Where Dzongla, a small settlement situated close to the base of Cho-La Pass with grand views of Cholatse, and Taboche peaks.

Day 13Cross Cho-La pass 5,420 m and descend to Thagnak 4,760 m-08 hrs.

Morning at the break of dawn, a steep climb on rocky slopes for some hours as uphill continues. Then finally reach on top of Cho-La pass, situated close to giant peaks of Cholatse. After a refreshing stop downhill to the base of Cho-La at Thagnak for overnight stop. A small settlement with few simple lodges located close beneath Ngozumpa glacier.

Day 14 Trek to Gokyo main 3rd Lakes 4,800 m-04 hrs.

Feeling strong on completing the second high pass, morning a short half day walk to beautiful Gokyo. Follow the gentle path then coming across the first and second lakes, then reaching at Gokyo main third lakes. Where all good lodges are located above the lake shore, after lunch enjoy the grand scenery with views of Mt. Cho-Oyu towards north.

Day 15At Gokyo rest day and hike to Gokyo-Ri at 5,357 m high.

At Gokyo for a scenic extra day, rise early morning for few hours hike with steep climb to Gokyo-Ri. Climb start on reaching south side of the lake, a strenuous haul for two hours. Then reach on Gokyo-Ri rewards stunning panorama of world four tallest peaks. Enjoy the view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Makalu with Mt. Cho-Oyu, includes an array of peaks. A grand look of Gokyo valley and the lakes with Nepal longest Ngozumpa glacier, and probably in while Himalaya range. After a glorious morning down to Gokyo for breakfast and lunch and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Day 16Cross Renjo-La 5,360 m, and descend to Lungden 4,340 m- 07 hrs.

After a pleasant stay at Gokyo, morning an exciting day to cross the last final high pass of the adventure. Start the walk heading south of Gokyo Lake, and then climb on rocky path for few hours till the top of Renjo-La is reached on good time.From the pass enjoy stunning views of Everest with Makalu and Cho-Oyu, includes array of peaks that encircles the pass. On completing the third pass, head downhill past a small glacial pond then reaching our overnight halt at Lungden.A small place with few simple lodges, as this route is seldom used by trekkers and adventurers. Lungden is also close to Nangpa-La Pass which forms the border of Nepal and Tibet.

Day 17Trek to Thame 3,880 m-05 hrs.

From Lungden onwards it’s all downhill to the bottom of a high hill, walk leads to few farm settlements of Marlung and then crossing a river. After the bridge on gradual walk to Thame, a nice quant village with an old monastery perched on of the village. On arrival at Thame transfer into a nice lodge, facing grand views of Kwangde series of peaks.

Day 18Trek to Monjo 2,880 m via Namche Bazaar- 06 hrs.

After a pleasant overnight in a sleepy quiet village at Thame, enjoy the morning view of Kwangde and Pachermo peaks. Walk leads on gradual path with short down and ups reaching back into tree lines. As trail follows through Thamo a nice village, and downhill to Namche Bazaar for possible lunch stop.
Afternoon a long descent to Dudh-Koshi River and then short up to Sagarmatha National Park. Walk leads past Sagarmatha National Park entry and exit post, and then reach a lovely village at Monjo for overnight halt.

Day 19Trek to Lukla 2, 846 m - 04 hours.

Last day of the adventure, enjoy the morning walk with short down and ups to Phakding. From Phakding on the same trail with hour climb to Lukla for final overnight halt around Khumbu and Everest region. At Lukla for lunch and overnight stop, with time to browse the town of Lukla.

Day 20Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.

An early breakfast, with short walk to Tenzing & Hillary airport terminal in Lukla, as plane arrive from Kathmandu. Board on the small aircraft for swift short flight back to Kathmandu, and then transfer to the hotels.Rest of the day at leisure and for individual activities and shopping souvenirs of Nepal.

Day 21Free day as contingency and for individual activities.

Reserved as contingency day, in case of flight delay or cancelation in Lukla due to unfavorable weather condition. Might occurs sometime, if all goes well as per the itinerary enjoy the full day in Kathmandu relaxing and recalling the memories of wonderful adventure of Everest Three High Pass trekking. Interested people can join in for another tour around Patan and Bhaktapur, worth a visit.

Day 22 International departure for homeward bound.

Your last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to guide and staff as you enter the airport terminal for homeward bound flight, after a marvelous adventure to Everest Three High Pass Trekking.

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