A lot of people will consider this trek to be the ultimate trek in this area. It includes 3 of the highest passes, all over 5000m, as well as the stunning peaks of Gokyo Ri & Kala Pattar. WOW!
It combines the best of the Everest Base Camp & Gokyo treks & then adds in two of the most rewarding side treks in the region for good measure.
It is undoubtedly a tough undertaking, but it is guaranteed to be one of the most rewarding trips of your life.
Trip Facts
Trip: 3 Passes Trek
Duration: 16 Days
Per day walking: 4 – 8 hrs
Elevation: 5535m
Difficulty: Hard
Accommodation: Tea House
Inspire Trek and Travel prices include all internal air and land transportation and all accommodation throughout your stay.
Cost includes:
- 2 nights accommodation and breakfast in deluxe double room in Kathmandu (price based on 2 sharing)
- All teahouse accommodation in Solu Khumbu (price based on 2 sharing) with breakfast from a varied but set menu
- Return flights from Kathmandu to Lukla
- All airport transfers in Kathmandu
- TIMS card (Trekker Information and Management System): Nepal’s trekking card
- National Park entry fee
(2 passport sized photos required) - Sherpa guides and porters, properly insured and equipped
- A comprehensive medical kit, carried by group
Cost does not include:
Please also ensure you can arrange or provide the following –
- International air transport
- Personal travel insurance, which is essential for entrance into the Solu Khumbu
- Nepal visa
- Extra costs due to flight delays either from or to Lukla
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal equipment
- Other expenses of a personal nature
- Recharging batteries, phones etc
- Cost of showers in Solu Khumbu
- Personal toiletries and toilet roll (you must provide your own)
- Optional trips in Kathmandu
- WiFi connection
- Lunches/dinners/tea/coffees/juice etc – please allow about $25 per day for these meals/drinks
- Supplementary snacks
Please note …
… the itinerary trekking times and distances are approximate.
Cloud and turbulent weather are regular phenomena along the Himalaya range. It is therefore possible that domestic flights from Kathmandu to or from Lukla may have to be delayed for a few hours or even cancelled for a day or more.
Fortunately this does not happen very often during the high seasons of March to May or September to November, but you need to plan for this possibility.
As a safeguard, we recommend that you add on a couple of extra days after your trek, before you fly from Kathmandu to your onward destination.
Summary of Itinerary
Day 01 Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and walk (3-4h) to Phakding (2640m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 02: Walk (5-6h) from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3435m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 03: Acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar Optional 3-4 hour walk up to village of Khumjung. Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 04: Walk (5h) to Thame (3820m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 05: Walk (4h) to Lungden (4610m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 06: Walk (4-5h) to Gokyo (4700m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 07: Ascend Gokyo Ri (5357m) and walk to Tagnag (6-7h) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 08: Walk (7-8h) from Tagnag to Dzonglha (4830m) over the Cho La Pass (5420m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 9: Walk (6-7h) to Gorak Shep (5180m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 10: Visit Everest Base Camp and back to Gorak Shep (5-6h) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 11: Early morning start to ascend Kala Pattar and walk to Laboche (4990m), (7-8h) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 12: Walk (7h) to Chukkung (4730m) via Kongma La pass (5535m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 13: Walk (5h) to Tengboche (3890m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 14: Walk (6h) to Monjo (2835m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 15: Walk (4-5h) to Lukla (2850m) Overnight stay in teahouse/lodge
Day 16: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and overnight stay
Cost per person: £1065
