Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
A Sherpa Expedition Teams representative picks you up at Kathmandu airport and drives you to your hotel in Thamel. After settling in, you'll get a detailed briefing covering your Everest Three Passes trek route, including maps, practical info, and time to work through any questions you have about what's ahead.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Head out early to Kathmandu's domestic terminal for the 35-minute flight to Lukla, which lands on an airstrip overlooking the Dudh Koshi River. From there, you start an easy downhill trek to Phakding, walking past Mani stones carved with Tibetan script and colorful prayer flags before reaching your riverside accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today involves crossing multiple bridges over the Dudh Kosi River and walking through villages like Toc-Toc, Benkar, and Monjo before entering Sagarmatha National Park. The trail gets steeper as you climb to Namche Bazaar, a developed town with pubs, internet cafes, post office, and banks where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Sagarmatha National Park entry
Landmarks Dudh Kosi River Sagarmatha National Park - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
This is your acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Choose between a short morning hike to Everest View Hotel or the hilltops above town for views of Everest and Amadablam, or check out the local museum instead. Staying active helps your body adjust before moving higher, so plan accordingly.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Hike to Everest View Hotel
- Hike to hilltops above Namche for mountain views
- Visit local museum
Landmarks Everest View Hotel - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Trek down to the Imjatse River, then head uphill through rhododendron, pine, and fir forests with snow-covered peaks coming into view. You'll reach the famous Buddhist monastery at Tengboche, which offers views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Amadablam from its location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Buddhist monastery
Landmarks Imjatse River Tengboche Buddhist Monastery - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Walk alongside the Imjatse River and continue climbing to Pangboche Village at 3,900m, the last permanent settlement before Dingboche. After stopping for lunch at Samara Village, you'll climb further to Dingboche in the Imjatse Valley, where panoramic mountain views surround your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
- Visit Pangboche Village
Landmarks Pangboche Village Imjatse Valley - Day 7
Dingboche to Chhukung
Trek to Chhukung, the last settlement in the Khumbu region, arriving in the afternoon. This gives you time to hike up to Chhukung Ri for views of Mt. Makalu and other peaks to the east. This acclimatization hike helps your body adjust to the higher altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung
Optional Activities
- Trek up to Chhukung Ri for mountain views
Landmarks Chhukung Ri - Day 8
Chhukung to Lobuche
Leave before dawn on an icy, slippery path that becomes rocky terrain beneath Kongma La Pass. Cross Kongma La Pass at 5,535m wedged between Mt. Nuptse, Mohare, and Pokalde. The tough climb to Khumbu Glacier and moraine follows, then a steep descent brings you to Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhukung to Lobuche
- Cross Kongma La Pass (5,535m)
Landmarks Kongma La Pass Khumbu Glacier - Day 9
Lobuche to Gorakshep
Trek across the Khumbu Glacier's moraine with views of Mt. Everest's north ridge, Mt. Pumori, and surrounding peaks. A short climb to Thangma Riju gives 360-degree panoramic views, then you cross Changri Glacier with a steep ascent leading to Gorakshep and its snow-covered peak views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier Changri Glacier Kala Patthar - Day 10
Gorakshep to Dzongla
Start before dawn to trek to Kala Patthar at 5,545m, a black rocky ridge offering some of the closest views of Mt. Everest and many surrounding peaks. You'll return to Gorakshep via the base of Cho La Pass at Dzongla where you'll sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545m)
- Trek to Dzongla
Landmarks Kala Patthar Cho La Pass 
- Day 11
Dzongla to Thangnak
Early start toward Thangnak with views of Mt. Cholatse at 6,440m. This is the trek's toughest day as you cross Cho La Pass at 5,420m over rocky terrain often covered in ice. After reaching the pass, you get spectacular views of Chola Lake and Mt. Amadablam before descending to Thangnak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dzongla to Thangnak
- Cross Cho La Pass (5,420m)
Landmarks Mt. Cholatse Cho La Pass Chola Lake 
- Day 12
Thangnak to Gokyo Lake
Early start heading to Gokyo village at Mt. Gokyo's base. After leaving Longponga at 4,720m, you continue uphill to Gokyo with views of Tanjung Tsho Lake. A short walk along the Ngozumpa Glacier, Nepal's longest at 36 km, brings you to Gokyo Lake for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thangnak to Gokyo
- View Ngozumpa Glacier
Landmarks Gokyo Lake Tanjung Tsho Lake Ngozumpa Glacier - Day 13
Gokyo
Trek to Mt. Gokyo Ri for panoramic views of peaks including Mt. Cho Oyo, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Cholatse, and Mt. Makalu, one of the trek's highlights. Alternatively, trek to Gokyo's 5th lake on a 5-hour expedition to Mt. Cho-Oyu's foot with views of Everest and the Cho-Oyu glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mt. Gokyo Ri
Optional Activities
- Trek to Gokyo's 5th lake (approximately 5 hour trek)
Landmarks Mt. Gokyo Ri Mt. Cho Oyu - Day 14
Gokyo to Marlung
Before dawn trek to the final high pass, following Gokyo Lake's head with views of Mt. Everest and Lhotse before crossing Renjo La Pass. This is one of the trek's physically challenging legs, but the summit rewards you with 360-degree views of Mt. Cho-Oyu and snow-covered peaks. After resting, you descend past frozen lakes to Marlung on the Bhote Koshi River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Renjo La Pass
- Cross Renjo La Pass
- Trek to Marlung
Landmarks Renjo La Pass Bhote Koshi River - Day 15
Marlung to Monjo
Trek uphill from Marlung to Thame Village, which has its own hydropower station. Walk through several Khumbu villages and pine and rhododendron forests before returning to Namche Bazaar. Continue downhill to Monjo near the Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint where you'll stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Marlung to Monjo
- Pass through Thame Village
Landmarks Thame Village Sagarmatha National Park - Day 16
Monjo to Lukla
Trek to Phakding and then on to Lukla where you'll sleep. This is a night to celebrate finishing the trek, with a group atmosphere of reflection and camaraderie as everyone reflects on the mountain adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Monjo to Lukla
- Day 17
Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu with bird's-eye views of the mountains during the flight. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you can rest at your hotel or walk around Thamel for last-minute shopping and exploring the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Thamel
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Day 18
Kathmandu Departure
Head to the airport and depart for home. You're taking with you snapshots of some of the world's highest peaks, memories of friendships made during this trek, and images of the smiling Sherpa faces from these remote wilderness regions.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
