One of the most challenging and rewarding treks in the Khumbu. It combines Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Valley, and all three high passes: Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,420m), and Renjo La (5,360m).
Difficulty: Challenging (for experienced trekkers)
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
• Pick-up and hotel transfer
• Trek briefing & gear check
Fly to Lukla (2,860m) – Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
• 35-min scenic flight to Lukla
• 3–4 hrs trek along Dudh Koshi river
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
• Enter Sagarmatha National Park
• 6–7 hrs trek with steep ascent to Namche
Acclimatization in Namche (3,440m)
• Short hike to Everest View Hotel / Khumjung village
• Rest & explore Sherpa culture
Trek to Tengboche (3,860m)
• 5–6 hrs trek
• Visit Tengboche Monastery with stunning mountain views
Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)
• 6 hrs trek via Pangboche
Acclimatization in Dingboche (4,410m)
• Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m) for acclimatization
Trek to Chhukung (4,730m)
• 3–4 hrs trek through the Imja Valley
• Prepare for Kongma La Pass
Cross Kongma La Pass (5,535m) – Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
• Long day: 8–9 hrs trek
• First high pass with great views of Makalu & Lhotse
Trek to Gorak Shep (5,140m) – Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
• Visit EBC and return to Gorak Shep
• 7–8 hrs trek
Hike Kala Patthar (5,545m) – Trek to Dzongla (4,830m)
• Sunrise at Kala Patthar for Everest view
• Trek down to Dzongla
Cross Cho La Pass (5,420m) – Trek to Thagnak (4,700m)
• Steep climb with icy/glacier crossing
• 7–8 hrs trek
Trek to Gokyo (4,790m)
• 3–4 hrs easy walk
• Explore Gokyo Lakes
Hike Gokyo Ri (5,360m) – Rest in Gokyo
• Sunrise from Gokyo Ri with panoramic Himalayan views
Cross Renjo La Pass (5,360m) – Trek to Lungden (4,380m)
• Third pass with magnificent views of Everest, Cho Oyu, and Rolwaling Himal
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
• Long descent passing Sherpa villages
Trek to Lukla (2,860m)
Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m)
Free day in Kathmandu
