Everest Three Passes Trek - bikkitours.com

Witnessing the majestic Mount Everest (8848m), the highest mountain in the world, up-close surely leaves one amazed. Everest Three Passes Trek is the ideal trek to get this experience first-hand. We trek through visually beautiful yet quite challenging Everest Region. In this 17 days adventure, we get to observe ethnic Sherpa community which is highly influenced by Buddhism. On our way up, we can explore beautiful Buddhist monasteries among the traditional Sherpa villages.

We begin and end the trip from Kathmandu. Average 6-7 hours trek is set up from Day 3 till Day 18 of Everest Three Passes Trek. Scaling our way up from Kathmandu (1300m), Everest Three Passes Trek takes you to Kalapatthar (5545m) which is the closest viewpoint to see towering Mount Everest. Our route includes Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,380m) and Renjo La (5,388m). Acclimatization days in between the trek really help you to get used to the altitude as you explore local life for the day. You can find yourself completely lost in the cultural lifestyle of Sherpas mixed with the stunning panoramic view of snow covered mountain ranges and freshwater lakes. Best season to experience fullest of what trip has to offer is March to May and September to December. Everest Three Passes Trek is sure to become your treasured memory.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m)
Day 02:Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03:Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m): 40 minutes flight; 3 - 4 hours trek
Day 04:Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m): 5 - 6 hours
Day 05:Namche Bazaar: Rest and acclimatization
Day 06:Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m): 5 - 6 hours
Day 07:Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m): 5 - 6 hours
Day 08:Dingboche: acclimatization and rest
Day 09:Dingboche to Chhukung (4750m), climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m): 6 – 7 hours
Day 10:Cross to Kongma La pass (5535m), trek to Lobuche (4940m): 6 - 7 hours
Day 11:Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m): 6-7 hours
Day 12:Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545 m), then to Lobuche (4940 m): 8 - 9 hours
Day 13:Lobuche to Dzongla (4830m): 3 - 4 hours
Day 14:Trek to Gokyo (4800m) via Cho La pass (5368m): 7 - 8 hours
Day 15:Rest day in Gokyo: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m), tour 4th and 5th Gokyo lakes: 3 - 4 hours
Day 16:Gokyo to Marlung (4210m) via Renjo La Pass (5360m): 7 - 8 hours
Day 17:Marlung to Namche Bazaar: 5 - 6 hours
Day 18:Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6 - 7 hours
Day 19:Lukla to Kathmandu: 40 minutes flight
Day 20:Final Departure