EVEREST THREE PASSES TREK - 19 DAYS

The Everest Three Passes Trek is the ultimate trek for those seeking the hardest way to trek the Everest Region. But with the right physical preparation and psychological determination, it can actually be a highly meditative experience in which you actually get away from the crowds and fully immerse yourself in the mountains.

You also get to see the entirety of Everest Region in one single trek from all angles, from the bustling route leading to Everest Base Camp, to the quaintly charming Gokyo Valley, to the downright rustic Thame valley.

However, please note that all three passes come with risks. As such this is not a trek in which you take risks. If something happens when you are up there, there is very little that can save you. As such, do not attempt the passes if you aren’t feeling a hundred percent, or if the weather isn’t the best, and most importantly do not go alone. Read more on Safety Issues.

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WHY HONEYGUIDE?

~ Specialized in Everest - From dropping cyclists at Kala Patthar to classy New Year events, we have done some exciting things in Everest. ~ Travelers’ Choice Award 2022 by Tripadvisor - Also, we only use hotels that are highly rated on Tripadvisor. ~ Understand Everest inside out - Extensive online resources and deep community involvement. ~ Only Online Travel Agency in Nepal- Option to book Treks & Heli Tours / Flights / Hotels / Trekking Guides directly. ~ Love the Mountains and are fun to talk to.

If you have any questions, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email OR Fill out an Enquiry Form.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: KATHMANDU/RAMECHHAP - LUKLA - MONJO (5-6 hrs)

~ Flight from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla (25 min). ~ Walk for around 3 hours through villages, forests, and some long ass bridges to reach Phakding for lunch. ~ Walk for another 3 hours to settle for the night at Monjo. Accommodation: Mount Kailash Lodge, Monjo or similar.

DAY 2: MONJO - NAMCHE BAZAAR (2-3 hrs)

~ Get your Sagarmatha National Park permits at Jorsalle. ~ Walk uphill for around two to three hours to reach Namche Bazaar for lunch. ~ Stroll around Namcheand enjoy the sunset from the National Park ViewPoint. Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge / Hotel Namche, Namche Bazaar or similar.

DAY 3: NAMCHE - SYANGBOCHE - KHUMJUNG - NAMCHE (2-3 hrs)

~ After breakfast at Namche, walk to Hotel Everest View to enjoy amazingly stunning mountain views. ~ Play the grand piano at 3,880 meters. ~ Return to Namche through the twin Sherpa villages of Khumjungand Khunde (2 hours). Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge / Hotel Namche, Namche Bazaar or similar.

DAY 4: NAMCHE - TENGBOCHE - DEBOCHE (6 hrs)

~ Walk past some beautiful mountain views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtega to reach Phungi Tenga for lunch. (3.5 hours) ~ Walk out for Himalayan Tahr and Himalaya Monals on the first section. ~ Climb up to the famous Tengboche Monastery. (2.5 hours) ~ Settle for the night at the quiet monastic village of Deboche. (20 minutes) Accommodation: Rivendell Lodge, Deboche or similar.

DAY 5: DEBOCHE - DINGBOCHE (6 hrs)

~ Walk past the village of Pangboche, past the treeline, to have lunch at Syomare. (3 hours) ~ As you settle in for the night at Dingboche (2.5 hours), make sure to take an oximeter reading and see how you are feeling. Read more about AMS. Accommodation: Hotel Bright Star, Dingboche or similar.

DAY 6: DINGBOCHE - CHUKUNG / NANGKARTSANG PEAK (4-5 hrs)

~ Acclimatization Day at Dingboche. ~ Hike to Nangkartshang Peak and return to Dingboche. (5 hours) Accommodation: Hotel Bright Star, Dingboche or similar.

DAY 7: DINGBOCHE - CHUKUNG (2-3 hrs)

~ A short walk to Chukung where we check in and have lunch. (2.5 hours) ~ Post lunch a walk to Imja Glacial Lake. (3.5 hours round trip) Accommodation: Khangri Resort, Chukung or Similar

DAY 8: CHUKUNG - CHUKUNG RI - CHUKUNG (2 hrs)

~ This is an acclimatization day at Chukung and we go to Chukung Ri today. (4 hours round trip) ~ As it is a pass day tomorrow, it is a good time to take stock of the weather and your health. Accommodation: Khangri Resort, Chukung or Similar

DAY 9: CHUKUNG - KONGMA LA PASS - LOBUCHE (6 hrs)

~ After an early start we reach the Kongma La Pass to have our packed lunch. (3 hours) ~ After a steep downhill we cross the Khumbu glacier to settle in Lobuche for the night. (3-4 hours) Accommodation : Oxygen Altitude Home, Lobuche or Similar

DAY 10: LOBUCHE - GORAKSHEP (3 hrs)

~ Hike to Gorakshep for lunch. (2.5 hours) ~ Afternoon hike to Everest Base Camp and back in Gorakshep. (3 hours) Accommodation: Hotel Everest Inn, Gorakshep or Similar

DAY 11: GORAKSHEP - KALA PATTHAR - LOBUCHE (5-6 hrs)

~ Early morning walk to Kala Patthar Viewpoint to see Mount Everest up close. (4 hours) ~ Lunch at Gorakshep. ~ Walk down to Lobuche. (2.5 hours) Accommodation: Oxygen Altitude Home, Lobuche or Similar

DAY 12: LOBUCHE - DZONGLA ( 2-3 hrs)

~ Very short and relaxed day to Dzongla (2 hours), past the beautiful Cho La Lake. ~ We let our body relax as we let it unwind for the Cho La Pass tomorrow. Accommodation: Cholatse Guest House, Dzongla or Similar

DAY 13: DZONGLA - CHO LA PASS - GOKYO (5-6 hrs)

~ We start early today and reach Cho La Pass to have our packed lunch. (3 hours) ~ And then we walk down to reach Thagnak by early afternoon. (3 hours) ~ From here we cross the Ngozumba Glacier to reach Gokyo. (1.5 hours) Accommodation: Gokyo Thanka Inn, Gokyo or Similar

DAY 14: GOKYO - GOKYO RI - GOKYO ( 3-4 hrs)

~ Rest day at Gokyo. ~ Option to go to Fifth lake or Gokyo Ri or both. Accommodation: Gokyo Thanka Inn, Gokyo or Similar

DAY 15: GOKYO - RENJO LA PASS - MARLUNG ( 7-8 hrs)

~ After an early start, we cross Renjo La, the last of the three passes. ~ Past small lakes and some treacherous terrain to reach Lungden. (7 hours from Gokyo) ~ We walk past Lungden to settle in for the night at Marlung. (1 hour) Accommodation: Riverside Lodge, Marlung

DAY 16: MARLUNG - THAME - NAMCHE ( 6-7 hrs)

~ Trek to Thame for lunch (3.5 hours). ~ Walk to Namche (3 hours) ~ Celebrate the ultimate Kora that we just completed. :) Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge / Hotel Namche, Namche Bazaar or similar.

DAY 17: NAMCHE - MONJO - PHAKDING (5-6 hrs)

~ Short and leisurely day and we can and will start a little late. ~ Lunch at Monjo. (2 hours) ~ Walk to Phakding. (2 hours) Accommodation: Sherpa Guide Lodge, Phakding or Similar

DAY 18: PHAKDING - LUKLA (3 hrs)

~ Another leisurely day and we will reach Lukla for lunch. (3 hours) ~ Another round of celebration in Lukla of course. Accommodation: Khumbu Resort / Himalaya Lodge or similar.

DAY 19: LUKLA - KATHMANDU/RAMECHHAP

~ Fly back to Kathmandu/Ramechhap. (25 minutes)

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CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email OR Fill an Enquiry Form.

We will happily tweak this tour to your liking. Some possible changes are: ~ Travel by helicopter between Kathmandu and Lukla - approx. USD 400 per person one way | USD 2,400 per flight. ~ Book rooms with attached bathrooms where possible - approx. USD 10 per night per person. ~ Add hotel and/or city tour in Kathmandu - approx. USD 100 per person. ~ Include meals and hot water - approx. USD 35 per day for three meals + hot water.

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INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Includes

~ Flights between Kathmandu/Ramechhap and Lukla ~ Transport service to Ramechhap if needed ~ Professional Certified Trekking Guide ~ Accommodation on twin sharing basis ~ Meal plan for Nepalis: All Meals (AP) ~ Meal plan Indians: No Meals (EP) ~ Meal plan for others: Breakfast Only (BB) ~ Oxygen Support available at extra cost ~ All Government and Local Permits ~ Porter (not included for Nepali groups) ~ Crampons

Excludes

~ Tips for guides and porters (15% of wages is considered fair) ~ Battery Charging. (NPR 100-500 per hour) ~ Extra Hot Water. (NPR 100-300 per liter) ~ Hot Shower. (NPR 300-500) ~ Everest Link WiFi Cards. (NPR 600 for 600MB) ~ Drinks, Travel Insurance, and anything else not mentioned in Inclusions.

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EVEREST PLANNING RESOURCES

SAFETY FIRST Nepal Visa and Safety Update / Pre-existing Conditions / Altitude Illnesses / Water Safety / Heli Safety Briefing / Insurance / Detailed Health and Safety Post

FIND YOUR PERFECT TOUR Short Treks / Heli Tours / Heli Treks / Ways to See Everest / All Tours

BEST TIME TO GO Best time for EBC | EBC in Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov / Dec

PLANNING ESSENTIALS Expectation vs Reality / Cost in USD, INR & NPR / Difficulty / Training / Packing List / Maps / Permits / Side Trips / Solo Treks / Independent Treks / For Women

FLIGHTS TO LUKLA Online Flight Booking / Getting to Lukla / Lukla Weather and Flights / Survival Guide / Alternatives / Lukla Airport / Getting to Ramechhap / Ramechhap Flights

HOTELS IN EVEREST Online Hotel Booking / Overview / Hotels in Lukla / Namche / Dingboche / Lobuche / Gorakshep / Gokyo

TREKKING GUIDES FOR EVEREST Trekking Guides from Lukla / from Kathmandu / How to hire a guide?

WHAT TO EXPECT Hotels in Everest / WiFi, Mobile Network, Electricity / Food and Drinks / Sherpa Food / For Vegans

CULTURE Epic Photo ops / Sherpa Names / Khumbila / 5 Secrets / Festivals / Tengboche Monastery /

NATURE Mount Everest / Everest Base Camp / Everest Viewpoints / Kala Patthar / Ama Dablam / Mount Mera / Mountains / Birds / Wildlife / Flowers / Lakes /

VILLAGE DETAILS Lukla / Phakding / Monjo / Namche / Tengboche / Deboche / Pangboche / Dingboche / Pheriche / Thukla / Lobuche / Gorakshep / Dzongla / Gokyo / Thame / All Villages