The Everest Three Passes Trek offers a wonderful panorama of Himalayas of Nepal and is considered as the most adventurous and popular Everest trails. Every adventurer dreams for a perfect trek. The heavenly landscapes in the Khumbu region and the most admirable site in the entire Himalaya is praiseworthy from every aspects. This trekking route offers good time to explore the untouched Nangpa La valley, the Sherpa village of Marlung and the Monastery village of Thame unlike any other route. The ancient art, culture and glory in the atmosphere resemble enormous value of every community and lifestyle of the people is something that excites the travellers and makes the journey more meaningful.
After a scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla(2,800m/9,184ft), the journey begins. The trekkers are assisted by guides, porters and also several community people through the way. Various group of people all the way along makes the journey more fascinating. This route aheads towards the beautiful Phakding village and then to Namche bazaar where a beautifully crafted Himalayan town which is nestled along the crescent shaped hill slopes makes the walk more intense. "Hall of fame" gallery of Sherpas who submitted Everest, Photos of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay (first climbers to reach at the peak) of Sherpa Museum at Namche Bazaar and due many other significant things, this place is considered as the administrative centre and historical capital of the Khumbu region. The treks further ahead in a clockwise direction crossing the three high passes in the Everest region- Renjo La(5,370m), Cho La(5,420m) and Kongmala La(5,545m) and set foot on Kalapatthar(5,545m/18,187ft), GokyoRi ((5,483m/17,984ft) and a trip to Gokyo Lake. Passing via the Renjo La, there comes a Gokyo valley, the most charming valley in high altitude level where the travellers move towards the GokyoRi(5,483m/17,984ft) that provides the breath taking view of mountains such as Cho Oyu (8,188m), Everest (8,848m), and the Mahalangur Himalayan Range.The stunning Gokyo valley is seen like a piece of heaven and the crystalline Gokyo lakes along with Ngozumpa Glacier appears to be magnificent. The special thing about this trek is panorama of the whole Khumbu region can be unfolded.
Each small settlement in Khumbu region itself is the most captivating thing and the majestic beauty is unparallel with any other area. The tall snow-capped mountains appears amazing along with this, more than 118 species of birds, endangered animals like red panda, snow leopard, musk deer, the Himalayan tahr, the ghoral, the serow, and the Himalayan black bear has made this region rich in birds and animals. It gives visitors the opportunity to experience the warm welcome in different kind of culture, ancient Tibetan crafts, get to know the traditional housing, clothing and enjoy the social gathering. The Everest Three passes trek is the perfect example of exploration of mountains, cultural and tradition, crafts, habitat of birds and animals and the adventure of trekking at its fullest.