About Trip

For Adventure photography, Everest's three passes adventure photography trek is incredible. Everest region itself is a paradise for the adventurous journey and this trek is rewarding for adventure photography. The trek begins from Lukla and walks to Namche Bazaar. The brilliant Himalayas and picturesque Namche Bazaar can offer you some opportunities for wonderful snaps during the trek.

The stunning panoramas at the alpine region of Everest begin once you trek above the Thame. You can have some cultural photography moments there. From Renjo La Pass, the precious Himalayas of Mt. Everest and the surrounding vistas look outstanding. Photography in Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri lets you explore yourselves. The views of Everest region peaks, Makalu, Nozumba glacier, and the Hidden Lakes can be arrested at your camera. Adventure Photography Trek in Everest leads you to the Everest base camp via the Cho La Pass. The breathtaking sunrise view over the 8000-meter peaks offers some of the best photography moments. The Khongma La Pass is the last pass of this trek and again the luminous that offer brilliant form to take incredible photographs of the Everest region from a different angle than the previous ones along with the hidden Sherpa valleys.

Nepal Kameleon Holidays exclusively organizes Everest Three Passes Adventure Photography Trek on the Everest three pass trails. Everybody, who are interested in this trek needs physical fitness and acclimatization that we make you accustomed during the trek with rest days. So, charge your camera and make sure you have enough spare memory sticks.

WhatsApp: +977 9851159455 Email: [email protected] for more info about the best season

Highlights:

  • Unique photography trek in Nepal
  • Adventure experience
  • Challenging three high passes, including Everest base camp side trip
  • Incredible Everest Himalayan range and the glacial Lakes
  • Hidden Sherpa valleys 

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1350 meters) and transfer to hotel.
  • Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation.
  • Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800 meters), walk to Phakding (2640 meters).
  • Day 04: Walk from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters).
  • Day 05: Exploration and acclimatization day.
  • Day 06: Walk to Thame (3820m).
  • Day 07: Walk to Lumde (4368m).
  • Day 08: Walk to Gokyo (4790m) via Renjo La Pass (5340m).
  • Day 09: Explore around Gokyo valley, hike to Gokyo Ri (5360 meters).
  • Day 10: Walk from Gokyo Lake to Thangnag (4765 meters).
  • Day 11: Walk from Thangnag to Dzongla (4830m) via Cho La Pass (5330 meters).
  • Day 12: Walk from Dzongla to Lobuche (4910 meters).
  • Day 13: Walk from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170 meters)-hike to Everest base camp (5364 meters) and descend to Gorakshep.
  • Day 14: Walk to Kalapatthar (5550 meters), climb down to Gorakshep and to Lobuche (4280 meters).
  • Day 15: Walk from Lobuche to Chhukung via Khongma La Pass (5555 meters).
  • Day 16: Walk from Chhukung to Kyangjuma.
  • Day 17: Walk from Kyangjuma to Monju (2835 meters).
  • Day 18: Walk from Monju to Lukla.
  • Day 19: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu.
  • Day 20: Departure.

Cost Includes:

  • Airport pick up and drop. 
  • Kathmandu sightseeing tours (vehicle).
  • Flight ticket for Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu.
  • Sagarmatha National park entry fee
  • TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) card.
  • Professional trekking guide and porter, their food, accommodation and insurance.
  • Staffs Insurance.
  • Full board meals and lodge accommodations during trekking (B,L,D,A).
  • First Aid medical kit.
  • Walking poles.
  • Salary for the guide and porters.
  • Staffs' Transportation
  • Nepal Kameleon Holidays T-shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate.
  • All government taxes.

Cost Excludes:

  • All personal expenses
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu (but we can book on your request)
  • Drinks Items: Coke, Fanta and Mineral water bottle
  • Alcoholic drinks and chocolates
  • Tips for guide and porters
  • Your travel insurance.
  • Emergency rescue service if needed

Trip Note

  • This itinerary is an outline. You can customize your own plan and let us know. No doubt, we organize the trip of your desired. 
  • After the trip, you may prefer to go to the short and exciting tours to Pokhara and Chitwan. Please, have a look. 

  • If you just like to go to Chitwan Jungle Safari, you can also book this with us. 

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01Arrival at Kathmandu (1350 meters) and transfer to hotel. Namaste and welcome to Nepal. At your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal Kameleon Holidays' representative receives and transfers you to the hotel. After a short refreshment, we briefly explain you about the sightseeing trip and the preparation of the trek. Overnight at hotel. (A)
  • Day 02Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation.Breakfast at the hotel. Then we set out for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, exploring some of the unique monumental sites that are enlisted in the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Visit the Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple). Visit Pashupatinath Temple Visit Boudhanath Stupa. Then drive back to the hotel and buy something that you want to take in trekking. Overnight at hotel. (B,A)
  • Day 03Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800 meters), walk to Phakding (2640 meters).From Kathmandu, we drive to the domestic airport and take an early morning flight to Lukla. The dramatic peaks of the Everest region expose themselves with the extremely alluring smile. Meeting the rest crew in Lukla, we have a breakfast. It is about 3 hours to walk further through the pretty easier trail, not too tiring. We pass some potato fields and down there, we can hear the sound of the Dudh Koshi River. Our destination for today is Phakding. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)
  • Day 04Walk from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters). Having breakfast, on the second day of the trek to Everest base camp, we commence through the mixed up trail. We cross numerous swaying steel bridges and officially enter into the Sagarmatha National Park. The steep climb up trail leads us through the forest and relying on the persistent physical effort, we reach to the horseshoe shaped Namche Bazaar. The dramatic first sight of the Everest can be enjoyed while climbing up. It is the place for exploration and acclimatization, where we can find local markets, restaurants, internet service. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)
  • Day 05Exploration and acclimatization day.On the acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar, set out for the day hiking after breakfast. We walk higher, exploring the Sherpa cultural heritages, lifestyles and the surroundings of the traditional villages. It takes about 6 hours heading around the locality that keeps our body acclimatized. Acclimatization is unavoidable to walk above 3000 meters and Namche Bazaar is already at 3440 meters. Then we come back and rest. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)
  • Day 06Walk to Thame (3820m).
  • Day 07Walk to Lumde (4368m).
  • Day 08Walk to Gokyo (4790m) via Renjo La Pass (5340m).
  • Day 09Explore around Gokyo valley, hike to Gokyo Ri (5360 meters).We should not miss the golden panoramas from Gokyo Ri. Thus, we begin to hike there early in the morning. The excellent sunrise view over Mt. Everest, Makalu, Gokyo peak and the surroundings can be explored. We can climb the Gokyo peak (5360 meters). Ngozumba glacier can be seen more spectacular. The Fourth Lake (Thonak Tsho) and the fifth Lake (Ngozumba Tso) increase the adornment of the journey to Gokyo Ri. Then we retrace to the Gokyo valley and rest. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)
  • Day 10Walk from Gokyo Lake to Thangnag (4765 meters).We retrace to Longpongo, which is about an hour from the Gokyo valley. Then the trek splits from the trail we used and head towards Dragnag. The views of the surrounding valleys can be seen awe-inspiring. Crossing the Ngozumba glacier, we reach to Thangnag. With the syrups of tea, we just imagine how tough it will be on the following day. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)
  • Day 11Walk from Thangnag to Dzongla (4830m) via Cho La Pass (5330 meters). It is long and arduous climb over the Cho La Pass. Via Thangnag Kharka, we continually climb through the steep and icy trail. It is slippery too. From the rock falling area almost at the top, the views of Ama Dablam and Cholatse can be explored. The adventure doesn’t stop here. Danger of crevasses is still there. If it’s snowing, some climbing equipments like crampons, ropes are necessary. Nepal Kameleon Holidays recommends that. Gradually, we trek down to Dzongla, which is a summer yak herding station. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)
  • Day 12Walk from Dzongla to Lobuche (4910 meters).Again, climbing down from Dzongla is challenging as it is a cross country trail. We walk down to the Lobuche Kharka and walk higher passing tombstones and find the main way to Everest base camp above Thukla. Enjoying the view of the Khumbu glacier, we walk further to Lobuche through the gentle trail. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)
  • Day 13Walk from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170 meters)-hike to Everest base camp (5364 meters) and descend to Gorakshep.The trek commences after breakfast. We walk through the next side of Khumbu glacier. It is a steep climb about an hour to the ridge through the rock faced trail. Crossing the Lobuche Pass, we reach to Gorakshep. We rest a while and leaving the stuffs at the guesthouse, we hike to the Everest base camp. Mt. Pumori and Nuptse welcome us with their fabulous smile. En route, we the impressive presence of gigantic Mt. Everest, the roof of the world and Khumbu Icefall loom before us. During the climbing seasons, the climbers set camps and the surrounding becomes much delighting. Then we retrace to the Gorakshep and rest. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)
  • Day 14Walk to Kalapatthar (5550 meters), climb down to Gorakshep and to Lobuche (4280 meters). Early morning, we get up and begin to climb to the Kalapatthar. It is the most altitude point of this trek and the best viewpoint of the Everest region peaks. Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lobuche East, Pumori and the towering peaks on their surroundings appear with their golden summits due to the sunrise. Arresting this awesome moment with snaps, hike down to Gorakshep and have breakfast. Then we trek down to Lobuche gradually and rest. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)
  • Day 15Walk from Lobuche to Chhukung via Khongma La Pass (5555 meters).
  • Day 16Walk from Chhukung to Kyangjuma. After breakfast, we commence through the downhill trail. We reach to Pangboche, which is a spiritually significant destination at first and then walk further to Phunki Tenga that gradually leads us to Kyangjuma through the pine forest. The last section of the trail is uphill. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)

  • Day 17Walk from Kyangjuma to Monju (2835 meters). Via Namche Bazaar, we trek down to Monju from Kyangjuma. The trail is all the way downhill once we reach to the Sherpa habitants of Namche. If you want to buy some souvenirs from the Everest region, you may find something special for your relatives or loved ones. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)

  • Day 18Walk from Monju to Lukla. This is the last walking day. We begin to climb down to Phakding, cross the suspension bridge and continue gradually to Lukla. The last moment, we celebrate with the crew and stay relaxed. Overnight at lodge/tea house. (B,L,D,A)

  • Day 19Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. We fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu, enjoying the mountain views we explored during the trekking. Then transfer to the hotel. The rest day is for you to get cleaned, laundry and take a rest. Or what is necessary for you. Overnight at hotel. (B,A)


  • Day 20Departure. Its time to bid farewell. Representative of Nepal Kameleon Holidays drops you to the airport for your final departure. We hope to serve you time and again. (B)

Departure Dates

  • The itinerary can be customized on your request.
  • Acclimatization and physical fitness are essential for this trek.
  • We recommend you to have some reserve days. 

Faqs

Show All Hide All

What is trekking or walking holidays?

Trekking is an adventurous multi-days walk to a certain destination. In Nepal, trekking includes walking in the Himalayas and green hills. 

Interested in this trip? Feel free to contact +977 9851159455 or Customize trip