The trek is challenging and you MUST train for several months prior to departure to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Training should include regular walking on hills, in combination with swimming, light running or biking and gym work to develop strength. Expect to be trekking for 10 hours on the days that you cross the passes.
This magical trek enables you to see much more in the way of breathtaking mountain vistas than is usual on a trek in this region. Our journey is complemented by visits to Sherpa villages, homes and monasteries to offer you an insight into the quiet but culturally vibrant Sherpa lifestyle.
Travel through three different valley systems linked by high passes in Nepal’s Khumbu region on the doorstep to Mount Everest. First we explore the monasteries and culture in Kathmandu then fly into Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to begin the trek.
We are accommodated each night in good lodges with hearty meals to sustain the daily journey. We stay two nights in Namche Bazaar, the emphatic centre of the Sherpa culture. We cross the lofty Kongma La (pass) then trek to Everest Base Camp for close-up views of the world’s highest mountain. We subsequently cross the Cho La into the beautiful Gokyo Valley with deep blue lakes and mountainous backdrops. Our final pass crossing takes us over the Renjo La and into the upper reaches of the Bhote Koshi Valley where yak herders inhabit small stone huts in this rarely visited valley. The trail then takes us back through Namche and on to Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu.
- Incredible Himalayan trekking adventure
- Three remote high passes in one expedition
- Visit Everest Base Camp
- Kongma La 5,535m/18,159ft. Cho La 5,420m/17,782ft. Renjo La 5,465m/17,930ft
Trek Level
Trek Level
Advanced
Elevation
Elevation
5,554m/18,222ft
Duration
Duration
26 days
Location
Location
Nepal
3 PASSES ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
DAY 2
Gear check, sightseeing in Kathmandu if time permits
DAY 3
Fly to Lukla 2,860m/9,383ft and trek to Phakding 2,610m/8,563ft
DAY 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,286ft
DAY 5
Rest day and sightseeing |
DAY 6
Trek to Khumjung 3,780m/12,402ft via Hillary View point
DAY 7
Trek to Tengboche 3,870m/12,696ft
DAY 8
Trek to Pheriche 4,270m/14,009ft or Dingboche 4410m/14469ft
DAY 9
Rest day |
DAY 10
Trek to Chhukung 4,730m/15,518ft
DAY 11
Climb Chhukung Ri 5,550m/18,209ft
DAY 12
Trek over Kongma La 5,535m/18,159ft to Lobuche 4,925m/16,2047ft
DAY 13
Rest day
DAY 14
Trek to Gorak Shep 5,165m/18,209ft, climb Kala Patar 5,554m/18,222ft for world’s best view of Everest!
DAY 15
Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,300m/17,400ft for lunch, descend to Lobuche
DAY 16
Trek to Dzongla 4,830m/15,846ft
DAY 17
9hr trek over Cho La 5,420m/17,780ft to Dragnag 4,700m/15,420ft
DAY 18
Trek to Gokyo 4,790m/15,715ft
DAY 19
Rest Day or climb Gokyo Ri 5,357m/17,575ft for views of sunset on Everest!
DAY 20
Trek to Lungden, cross Renjo La 5,465m/17,930ft |
DAY 21
Trek to Thame 3,844m/12,612ft
DAY 22
Trek to Namche Bazaar
DAY 23
Trek to Lukla
DAY 24
Contingency day
DAY 25
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
DAY 26
Trip ends
Departures and Pricing
Note: Dates are subject to change due to many factors out of our control
| Start/End | Departing from | Quantity | Pricing | Notes | Book |
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| 25 Apr - 20 May 2025 | Kathmandu, Nepal | Available | $5,990 USD $ | ||
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| 15 Sept - 10 Oct 2025 | Kathmandu, Nepal | Available | $5,990 USD $ | ||
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| 3 Nov - 28 Nov 2025 | Kathmandu, Nepal | Available | $5,990 USD $ | ||
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| 24 Apr - 19 May 2026 | Kathmandu, Nepal | Available | $5,990 USD $ | ||
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| 14 Sept - 9 Oct 2026 | Kathmandu, Nepal | Available | $5,990 USD $ | ||
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| 2 Nov - 27 Nov 2026 | Kathmandu, Nepal | Available | $5,990 USD $ | ||
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PREPARE
Fitness
Trekking Experience
You should be experienced in hiking/trekking off-trail on rocky and icy terrain.
Altitude Experience
No prior altitude experience required.
Why Adventure Consultants?
Because we want you to remember this trek for being so much more than just a hike, we at Adventure Consultants have taken enormous pleasure in planning a fusion of all the best components that we know make this a truly memorable experience. We are renowned for our quality of service and the strategy applied to our treks. Our reputation is attributed to meticulous planning and experienced logistics coordination.
We have a philosophy of investing in every trip to offer our trekkers the best possible experience. We employ strong and specialised trek leaders and Sherpa staff, who are some of the most pre-eminent in the industry. We pride ourselves on operating with small teams and the best back-up and support available. This includes nutritious and ample quantities of food, comfortable base camp facilities, reliable communications systems and the necessary medical back up. Our staff are the most affable western or Sherpa guides working in conjunction with our excellent cooking teams, to promise you an experience of a lifetime!
Many of our team members come to us because they have seen us in action on a previous trip and decide to opt for our level of service and proven experience. Others return because they know we do our very best to make our trips safe and successful.
Inclusions
The price of your trek includes the following:
- Qualified and experienced trek leaders
- Helicopter flights Kathmandu-Lukla and return
- High end lodging
- Visit Everest Base Camp
- Small groups
- Regular dispatches for families and friends to follow your expedition
- Comprehensive pre-trip support from our New Zealand office.
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