After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, one of the representatives of Wonder Himalaya will be there to greet and welcome you. We, the team of Wonder Himalaya will make sure that you reach to your accommodation safe and comfortably. For the rest of your first day, you can either rest or walk around the Kathmandu city. At the end of the day, you’ll have a short meeting with your guide regarding the trek. We’ll also go through your trekking gears and make you sure you are not missing anything. If something is missing, we will buy or rent it the following day.

Today you’ll spend your day exploring around the city of Kathmandu. We’ll guide you through some of the best attraction sites of Kathmandu valley. We will visit Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and also Kathmandu Durbar Square. Wonder Himalaya will make sure you will have a great time exploring around the Kathmandu valley. And we suggest you to take a proper rest tonight as we will officially begin our journey from tomorrow.

Today we’ll officially begin our adventure to Everest with an early morning short flight to Lukla. The flight will offer us the breathtaking aerial views of the Himalayas. Once we land at the Lukla Airport, you’ll meet our trekking crew and porters and complete the permit formalities at Lukla checkpoint. Before starting our trek, we’ll also visit the golden statue of sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, a tribute to the first Everest submitter.

From Lukla, we’ll descend through the Dudh Koshi Valley, and will pass through traditional Sherpa village like Thalsaroa, Cheplung, and Ghat. Moving forward, we’ll also cross the first suspension bridge and enjoy the stunning view of Mount Khumbila and Thamserku. Eventually we’ll reach Phakding, a peaceful riverside village filled with prayers flags all around it making it a perfect place to rest. We’ll stay here overnight and prepare for the journey ahead.

After a beautiful night at Phakding, now we’ll begin our trek following the Dudh Koshi River, passing through the forests of pine, fir, and rhododendron. On our way, we’ll also pass by the small villages like Benkar, Chhumuwa and Monjo. We’ll show our permit in Manjo and enter the Sagarmatha National Park.

Before reaching the Namche Bazaar, we’ll cross some suspension bridges and also go through the iconic Tenzing-Hillary Bridge and will get the first glimpse of Mount Everest. Soon after a complete walk of at least seven hours, we’ll reach Namche Bazaar, the heart of the Khumbu region and a historic trading hub. We’ll stay here overnight and take a proper rest.

The day five of our journey will be fully dedicated toward rest. We must make sure we’re both physically and mentally fit for the upcoming challenges. We’ll spend rest of our day resting and also go on a short hike to the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center and learn about the culture, regional wildlife, and the natural history of the Everest region. From here, we’ll now ascend toward the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest hotels in the world from where we can experience the panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Khumbila. We’ll also walk a bit further from Everest Hotel and go to visit the traditional villages of Khumjung and Kunde. We’ll visit the Hillary School, Hillary Hospital, and the Khumjung Monastery and pass by the Syangboche airstrip, one of the highest altitude runways in the world.

After exploring these locations, we’ll now return back to Namche Bazaar and spend rest of the day taking proper rest.

The sixth day of our journey begins with an early breakfast at Namche Bazaar. After having our breakfast, we’ll now descend toward Dudh Koshi River through the beautiful forests of rhododendron and juniper.

Along the way, we’ll pass through the Sanasa junction, where the paths to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes diverge. We’ll continue toward the Everest Base Camp.

We’ll now go through the villages of Lawichasa and Tashinga, while experiencing the stunning views of Ama Dablam, and soon reach Phunki Tenga. From here, we’ll begin our trek uphill through the serene alpine woodlands, and finally step our foot at Tengboche, a home to the famous Tengboche Monastery (Dawa Choling Gompa). We’ll stay overnight at Tengboche, while experiencing the magical views of Everest, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.

Today we’ll begin our trek after a warm breakfast at Tengboche. After having our breakfast, we’ll descend toward Dingboche, through pine and rhododendron forests. After walking for certain time, we’ll reach a small village called Deboche, we’ll stop here for a moment and visit the Deboche Nunnery, to witness its beautiful Thanka Paintaings and peaceful atmosphere. We’ll now continue walking toward Imja River. After crossing the Imja River via a suspension bridge, we’ll now ascend toward Pangboche. Aong the way, we’ll experience the striking views of Ama Dablam and will pass through Somare and Orsho. We’ll now continue along the banks of the Imja River and finally reach Dingboche, the last permanent Sherpa village in the route to Everest Base Camp.

We continue along the banks of the Imja River before reaching the highland summer settlement of Dingboche, the last permanent Sherpa village on route to Everest Base Camp. We’ll stay here for tonight, and take a proper rest.

The day eight will once again be a rest and acclimatization day. We’ll take a proper rest today and make sure that we are properly fit to continue our journey. Also, we’ll go for a hike to Nangkartshang Hill to enjoy the magical view of Mt. Makalu, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, and the Imja Valley. This is the only spot from where we can see the world’s fifth highest mountain, Mt. Makalu.

After soaking in the beautiful view and taking some pictures, we’ll now retun back to DIngboche for lunch and will spend the rest of our day taking a proper rest.

After taking proper rest at Dingboche, we’ll now begin our journey towards Chhukung. We’ll start our trek with an ascend through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. Along the way we’ll experience the spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Island Peak, and Makalu. Soon after walking for at least two hours, we’ll make it to Chhukung, a small settlement surrounded by towering Himalayan giants. We’ll stay here for tonight and enjoy the nature of Chhukung.

The day ten will once again be dedicated toward rest. Today we’ll stop at Chhukung and will take a proper rest. We must ensure we are both physically and mentally fit to go through the upcoming challenges. This acclimatization day is necessary as tomorrow we’ll cross the Kongma La (5,535m/18,158ft), one of the highest passes of this route. Also, we’ll go on a hike to Island Peak Base Camp (5,550m / 18,209ft) or Chhukung Ri (5,100m / 16,732ft), from where we’ll experience the 360-degree panoramic view of Himalayan giants including Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Island Peak. With these activities we’ll conclude our day ten and prepares for the next day.

The day eleven will be one of the most challenging and demanding day of our entire trek. Today we’ll start early in the morning from Chhukung, passing through rocky and rugged terrain. Along the way, we’ll witness the beautiful views of Himalayan giants including Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and Island Peak. After a walk of three to four hours, we’ll finally reach the top of Kongma La Pass. We’ll stop here for a moment and enjoy the breathtaking views of Khumbu Glacier, Nuptse, and even the Everest. We’ll now descend steeply towards Lobuche across the slopes and boulder strewn trails. Eventually we’ll reach Lobuche. We’ll stay here overnight and take a must necessary and deserving rest as it was a long journey to Lobuche.

The day twelve will be one of the most exciting days of our journey as we’ll climb to Everest Base Camp, a dream destination for adventure seekers around the world. We’ll begin our trek after an early breakfast at Lobuche, then ascend along the rugged terrain. After walking through glacial moraine and narrow valleys for two to three hours, we’ll reach Gorak Shep, the last human settlement before the Everest Base Camp. From here, we’ll now continue our journey alongside the khumu Glacier and after a walk of next two to three hours we’ll finally reach our destination, the Everest Base Camp (5,364m).

From the base camp we’ll experience the unforgettable view of the Khumbu Icefall, Nuptse, Lhotse, and the surrounding Himalayan giants. We will spend some times here, enjoying the beautiful views and scenarios and later return carefully back to Gorak Shep. We’ll once again stay at Gorak Shep and prepare for the return journey.

The day thirteen will be one of the most memorable day of the journey. Today we’ll ascend toward Kala Patthar, the best point to witness the panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and other Himalayan giants. We will witness the magical view of the sunrise, with the peak glowing in golden light.

We’ll enjoy the magical view and capture some pictures and finally descend carefully back to Gorak Shep.

We’ll have our breakfast at Gorakshep and from here we’ll descend through a rocky and grassy slopes. Along the way we’ll enjoy the stunning view of Ama Dablam, Pheriche Valley, Lobuche Peak, and Cholatse. Soon we’ll reach Dzonglha, a peaceful settlement offering remote Himalayan experience. We’ll stay here overnight and prepare for the journey a head.

The day fourteen of our journey will also be a challenging trek as we’ll cross the Cho La Pass (5,420m). We’ll begin our trek early in the morning from Dzonglha through rocky and icy terrain. After an ascend of almost three to four hours, we’ll finally reach the top of Cho La Pass. From here we’ll be able to witness the stunning views of Ama Dablam, Lobuche East, Cholatse, Baruntse and other countless Himalayan peaks. After spending sometimes soaking in the beauty, we’ll carefully descend toward Gokyo. We’ll go through the trail filled with snow and moraine and pass by a small settlement called Thangnak (4,700m / 15,419ft). From here we’ll continue our trek through the largest glacier, the Ngozumpa Glacier. And eventually make our way to Gokyo, a beautiful and quiet village. We’ll stay here for tonight and make sure to take a proper rest.

After spending a cozy night at Gokyo, we’ll now start our hike early in the morning toward Gokyo RI, a nearby peak standing at about 5,357 meters. We’ll go through the rocky paths and sparse vegetation, which will be a bit challenging. After going thorough these challenges, we’ll finally reach the Peak, and will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas, including majestic peaks like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and the vast Ngozumpa Glacier. Now we’ll explore the Gokyo Lake and Dudh Pokhari (milk lake). We’ll also explore the tranquil Thonak Lake, Ngozumpa Tsho and Gyazumba Tsho. After exploring these places, we’ll now return back to Gokyo Village, where we will rest and relax for the night.

Today we’ll cross the third pass of the Everest region, the Renjo La Pass. We’ll begin our journey early in the morning from the tranquil Gokyo Valley and go through steep and rocky trail. After an ascend of at least three hours, we’ll finally reach the top of Renjo La Pass. From here, we’ll witness the panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. From here we’ll descend for next three hours through loose rocks and scree and finally make our way to Lumde. We’ll stay here for tonight and prepare for the journey ahead.

After spending a night at Lumde, we’ll now begin our journey toward Thame. We’ll descend following the Bhote Koshi Valley, this route used to be a trade point between Nepal and Tibet. We’ll also pass by few settlements and finally arrive at the historic Sherpa Village of Thame, hometown of many renowned Sherpa climbers, including Apa Sherpa and Ang Rita Sherpa. The overall trek requires a walk of at least four to five hours. Upon the arrival, we’ll visit the famous and the oldest monastery, Thame Gompa. At the end of the day, we’ll settle here and enjoy the beautiful nightlife at Thame.

The day eighteen of our journey begins with an descend from Thame, following the Bhote Koshi River. On our way we’ll also pass through small Sherpa village like Thamo while enjoying the views of Kusum Kanguru and Thamserku. After walking for almost three hours, we’ll reach at Namche Bazaar. We’ll rest for a while at Namche and again descend toward Monjo through rhododendron and pine forests and crossing suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. From here we’ll soon reach the Jorsalle checkpoint and reenter Sagarmatha National Park. After a complete walk of almost five to six hours, we’ll make it to Monjo, a peaceful village where we’ll stay overnight.

Today will the final day of our actual trekking, we go on a final walk from Manjo to Lukla. We’ll return back to Lukla thorugh the same stunning landscpes, enjoying the beauty of the rhododendron forests for the one last time. Eventually we’ll reach Lukla and will have a delicious food there. We’ll take a proper rest and prepare our luggage as we’ll return back to the Kathmandu the following day.

Today we’ll bid a goodbye to Lukla and return to Kathmandu. We’ll take a short domestic flight, enjoying the aerial view of the mighty Himalayas. Once we land on Kathmandu, we’ll return to our accommodation and take a most necessary and deserving rest. At end of the day, if you still got some energy, you can visit the night streets of Thamel. This marks the official completion our journey to Three High Passes.

We have included an extra reserve day in our itinerary. We can use this day anywhere during the trek. The reserve day offers us the flexibility to adjust our schedule in case of unexpected delays due to the weather or slower trekking pace or even because of some minor health issues. In case, we completed our trek on time without using the extra day, then we can spend one more day at Kathmandu, enjoying its attraction spots like Pashupatinath, Swayambhu Nath, Boudha Nath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

After completing your remarkable and unforgettable Himalayan adventure, it’s time to say goodbye to Nepal, with memories that will last a lifetime and a hope to return again someday.

Today, we will bid you farewell and arrange your transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport. Please make sure your luggage is packed and that you haven’t left anything behind. We will ensure you reach the airport on time. And hope to have you here next year for another trek.