Three high passes, Gokyo Lakes, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and the summit of Island Peak at 6,189m in one 23-day Khumbu expedition.
Renjo La (5,360m), Cho La (5,420m), Kongma La (5,535m), and Island Peak (6,189m) in 23 days
Every major Khumbu viewpoint in one route, no separate trips required
Crampons, ice axe, harness, and helmet included. No rental coordination needed.
Namche, Lumde, Gokyo, and Chhukung. The safest Island Peak profile available.
This is the most complete expedition MountainKick offers. In 23 days you cross all three Khumbu high passes, reach Everest Base Camp, summit Kala Patthar at dawn, climb Gokyo Ri for the four-peak panorama, and summit Island Peak at 6,189m. The route runs anti-clockwise from Namche: Thame, Lumde, Renjo La (5,360m), Gokyo, Cho La (5,420m), EBC, Kala Patthar, Kongma La (5,535m), Chhukung, and Island Peak Base Camp. Four acclimatisation days are built in at carefully chosen altitudes. By summit day you have spent nearly three weeks above 3,400m — the strongest possible platform for Island Peak.
This is Level 5 Expedition. Three passes above 5,300m, a glacier crossing on Cho La, eight nights above 4,400m, and a technical summit starting at 2:00 AM. Prior high-altitude trekking experience above 4,500m is required. Technical climbing gear including crampons, ice axe, harness, and helmet is provided by MountainKick. Full mountaineering training runs at base camp before the summit attempt.
If you want the three passes without the summit, the Everest Three Passes Trek (20 days) is the right booking. If you want Island Peak with EBC but without the passes, see EBC with Island Peak (20 days). This trip is for those who want everything.
A MountainKick representative meets you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers you to your hotel. That evening your climbing guide runs a full pre-expedition briefing covering the 23-day route, all three passes, the Island Peak summit sequence, gear check, and Lukla flight logistics. Lay out all your kit tonight.
Early morning flight to Lukla’s Tenzing-Hillary Airport. Porters organise loads while you begin the trail down alongside the Dudh Koshi River through pine forest and Sherpa settlements to Phakding. Easy first day by design. During peak season (Mar–May, Oct–Nov) flights depart from Ramechhap, requiring a 2:30 AM hotel departure.
The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River crossing suspension bridges before entering Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. The final two hours are a steep sustained climb into Namche. On a clear day you catch your first view of Everest above the ridge before reaching town.
First acclimatisation day using the climb high, sleep low principle. We hike to the Everest View Hotel at 3,880m with clear sight lines to Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, then return to Namche to sleep lower. Time to visit the Sherpa Culture Museum or browse the Saturday market.
The route leaves the main EBC corridor and heads northwest into the Bhote Koshi Valley on ancient trade routes that once connected Nepal to Tibet. Thame is one of the most historically significant Sherpa villages in the Khumbu, home to a monastery dating back centuries and the birthplace of several legendary mountaineers including Appa Sherpa and Babu Chiri Sherpa.
The trail climbs steadily out of Thame through increasingly alpine terrain above the tree line. Lumde is a small high-altitude settlement that serves as the staging point before Renjo La. The landscape here is stark and open with expanding views of the Rolwaling and Khumbu ranges. Hydrate well, check your layering system, and get an early night.
Second acclimatisation day before the first high pass. Short optional hikes around Lumde let your body adapt while keeping the legs moving. This is your last proper rest before Renjo La tomorrow. The lack of crowd and the silence at this altitude is a good reminder of how remote this section of the circuit is.
The first high pass. A steep rocky ascent to Renjo La at 5,360m where prayer flags mark the top and views of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and the Gokyo Lakes open up simultaneously. The descent into Gokyo Valley reveals a series of turquoise glacial lakes alongside the Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in the Himalaya. The third lake at Gokyo is where you stay tonight.
Third acclimatisation day. Gokyo Ri at 5,357m puts four 8,000m peaks on the same horizon: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. One of the best viewpoints in the Himalaya and significantly less crowded than Kala Patthar. Afternoon free to explore the fourth and fifth Gokyo Lakes along the edge of the Ngozumpa Glacier.
A short but important day. The trail follows the western edge of the Ngozumpa Glacier on rocky moraine terrain to Thangnak, a small settlement at the foot of the Cho La approach. Rest, eat well, and prepare your gear for the most technical pass on the route tomorrow. Your guide reviews Cho La conditions in the evening.
The most technical day on the circuit. An early start from Thangnak, steep rocky climb to the Cho La glacier at 5,420m where crampons may be required depending on conditions. Your guide assesses on the day and makes the final call. Views of Ama Dablam and Cholatse from the top. Steep descent to the main EBC corridor at Lobuche. Two passes down, one to go.
The trail follows the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep at 5,164m on a frozen lakebed. After lunch continue to Everest Base Camp at 5,364m, the foot of the Khumbu Icefall where every Everest summit attempt begins. Return to Gorakshep before dark.
4:00 AM start for Kala Patthar at 5,545m, the highest point on the trekking section and the best elevated view of Everest’s southwest face at sunrise. Return to Gorakshep for breakfast then descend to Lobuche. The lower altitude brings immediate relief after three nights above 5,000m.
The third and final pass. Kongma La at 5,535m is the highest of the three and comes after your hardest days on the route. An early start from Lobuche, steep rocky ascent to the pass where cairns wrapped in prayer flags mark the top, then a gradual descent through the Imja Khola valley to Chhukung. From the pass, Island Peak appears directly ahead for the first time on this route.
Fourth and final acclimatisation day. We climb Chhukung Ri at 5,546m for sweeping views of Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and Island Peak directly ahead. After nearly three weeks at altitude, your body is as well prepared as this route allows. Guides review climbing techniques and complete final equipment checks in the afternoon. Early dinner, early bed.
The approach follows the Imja Glacier moraine through ice-polished boulders and shifting seracs with Island Peak rising directly ahead. On arrival your climbing guide runs the full technical training session covering crampon technique, ice axe arrest position, ascending and descending fixed ropes with a jumar, and crevasse crossing on a ladder system. Early dinner at 5:00 PM. Alarm goes off at 1:30 AM.
Alarm at 1:30 AM. Depart base camp by 2:00 AM. Steep scree approach to crampon point, then glacier travel roped up with jumar on fixed lines, crevasse crossings on ladders, and a near-vertical 100m headwall before the exposed summit ridge at 6,189m. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and Baruntse fill the horizon. Return to base camp after the summit.
Built-in contingency day for weather delays or a second summit attempt if conditions prevented the climb on Day 17. If the summit was completed yesterday this day is for rest, recovery, and descent preparation. Weather at 6,000m changes fast and this buffer exists to give you the best possible chance at the summit without compromising safety.
The long descent begins. Drop from base camp through Chhukung and back down the Imja Valley to Pangboche. Losing over 1,200m of altitude in a single day is felt immediately in the quality of the air. Pangboche, with its ancient monastery and quiet Sherpa village character, is a good place to decompress after three weeks above 4,000m.
The trail passes back through Tengboche Monastery and drops through rhododendron forest into Namche. The same path you walked on Day 3, but the perspective has completely changed. Three passes and a 6,000m summit separate you from that first climb into town. Namche offers the first hot shower and proper meal in days.
Final day on trail. Descend steeply from Namche through Monjo, past the Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint, through Phakding and back to Lukla. Familiar ground that moves fast. Celebration dinner with your guide and crew tonight.
Morning flight back to Kathmandu, weather-dependent. MountainKick handles any rebooking at no extra cost. First of two built-in buffer days for Lukla delays. Farewell dinner with cultural show in the evening, a proper send-off for the guides, climbing staff, and anyone who shared the route with you.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport. Hotel checkout at 12:00 PM. Luggage storage available if your flight departs later. Your NMA Island Peak summit certificate is handed over before departure if not already collected.
In Kathmandu you stay at a 3-star hotel in Thamel, twin-sharing, breakfast included. Single supplement and upgrades available on request.
On trek you stay in teahouses for 18 nights. Simple rooms, shared bathrooms, blankets provided. Hot showers available at Lukla, Namche, Thame, Gokyo, and Dingboche at $3 to $5 extra. Above Lobuche facilities reduce significantly. Gorakshep is the most basic stop on the route.
At Island Peak Base Camp you sleep in expedition tents for three nights. Cook-prepared meals in a dining tent. Toilet tent on site. No electricity at base camp. Keep your power bank in your sleeping bag overnight.
Teahouse meals are on your own account across 18 trail days. Base camp meals and Kathmandu hotel breakfasts are included. Farewell dinner on Day 22 is included.
Dal bhat is the best option at every stop. Pasta, noodles, eggs, and soup available below Lobuche. Menus simplify above that. Avoid meat above Namche. Budget $30 to $45 per day for three meals. Full meal inclusion can be added as an upgrade.
| Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | $30-40 /day |
| Hot shower | $3–5 |
| WiFi where available | $2–5 per day |
| Hot drinks | $2–4 each |
| Bottled water | $2–3 above Namche |
| Charging devices | $2–5 per device |
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Experienced trekkers ready to commit to the most complete Khumbu expedition available. You need prior high-altitude trekking experience above 4,500m, genuine cardiovascular fitness, and 5 to 6 months of serious preparation. No prior mountaineering experience is required. Technical training is included at base camp. If you want the three passes without the summit, the Three Passes Trek (20 days) is the right booking. If you want Island Peak with EBC but without the passes, see EBC with Island Peak (20 days).
Level 5 Expedition on our scale. Three passes above 5,300m, a glacier crossing on Cho La, eight nights above 4,400m, and a technical summit starting at 2:00 AM. The hardest consecutive stretch is Days 11 to 14: Cho La crossing, EBC day, Kala Patthar pre-dawn, and Kongma La. Four acclimatisation days are built in to give your body the best possible platform. See our full difficulty guide.
No. Island Peak is graded Alpine PD+ and is achievable for fit trekkers without a mountaineering background. A full technical training session runs at base camp on Day 16 covering crampon technique, ice axe arrest position, jumar use on fixed ropes, and crevasse crossing on a ladder system. Crampons, ice axe, harness, and helmet are provided by MountainKick. What you need is fitness and the resolve for a 2:00 AM summit start.
The EBC with Island Peak (20 days) covers Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and the Island Peak summit via the direct Chhukung route. This 23-day expedition adds all three high passes and the full Gokyo Valley circuit, covering every major objective in the Khumbu in one trip. It also adds three days at altitude before the Island Peak attempt, giving you the strongest possible acclimatisation profile.
Renjo La (5,360m) is the first pass, crossed on Day 8. Rocky terrain with panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and the Gokyo Lakes from the top. Cho La (5,420m) is the most technical, crossed on Day 11. Steep rocky approach and a short glacier section where crampons may be required depending on conditions. Kongma La (5,535m) is the highest, crossed on Day 14 after your hardest days on the route. Steep and demanding but no glacier section. Each pass is a full day in itself.
Four structured acclimatisation days are built in. Day 4 in Namche: hike to 3,880m, sleep at 3,440m. Day 7 in Lumde: short hikes at 4,368m before Renjo La. Day 9 in Gokyo: climb Gokyo Ri at 5,357m, sleep at 4,790m. Day 15 in Chhukung: climb Chhukung Ri at 5,546m, sleep at 4,730m. The anti-clockwise circuit then proceeds through the three passes, EBC, Kala Patthar, and Island Peak. By summit day you have spent nearly three weeks progressively above 3,400m.
Base camp meals and Kathmandu hotel breakfasts are included. Teahouse meals across 18 trekking days are on your own account. The farewell dinner in Kathmandu is included. Budget $30 to $45 per day for three trail meals. Full meal inclusion for the teahouse section can be added as an upgrade before booking.
MountainKick provides crampons, ice axe, harness, and helmet as part of the package. Group hardware including fixed ropes, ice screws, and snow anchors is also provided. Personal mountaineering boots and sleeping bag are not included. Boots must be rigid-soled and crampon-compatible. Sizes above 12 are not available to rent in Nepal so bring your own if you have large feet. Sleeping bags rated to -20C are rentable in Kathmandu.
One buffer day is built into Day 18 at base camp for exactly this scenario. If conditions are unsafe your climbing guide postpones the attempt. Summit decisions are made based on wind speed, visibility, temperature, and route conditions on the night. A second buffer day is also built into the Lukla return on Day 22. Safety always takes priority and your guide makes the call without hesitation.
Your climbing guide carries supplemental oxygen, a Gamow bag, and a pulse oximeter at all times above Namche. Oxygen saturation is monitored daily. Four acclimatisation days and a carefully paced elevation profile reduce risk significantly. Drink 3 to 4 litres of water daily, avoid alcohol above 3,000m, and tell your guide immediately if you develop a persistent headache, nausea, or dizziness. Talk to your doctor about Diamox before you leave. Read our altitude sickness guide for a full breakdown.
Round-trip Lukla flights are included. During peak seasons (March to May and October to November) flights operate from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap, a 5 to 6 hour drive from Kathmandu requiring a 2:30 AM hotel departure. MountainKick arranges all transport and handles weather rebooking at no extra cost. Two buffer days are built in. Schedule your international departure at least 3 days after Day 23 for a 23-day expedition. See our Ramechhap flight guide.
Four permits are required and all are arranged by MountainKick as part of the package: Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit, Island Peak Climbing Permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association, and all associated technical climbing permits. Bring your passport and four passport-sized photos. Climbing permits require more documentation than standard trekking permits.
Mandatory. Your policy must cover high-altitude mountaineering to at least 6,200m and emergency helicopter evacuation. Standard travel insurance excludes climbing above 6,000m. Check the altitude ceiling in your policy before leaving home. Helicopter evacuation from the Khumbu costs $3,000 to $6,000 and requires pre-authorisation before dispatch. Insurance cannot be purchased in Nepal.
Budget $30 to $45 per day for 18 teahouse meal days plus $10 to $20 for personal extras. Last reliable ATM is in Namche Bazaar. No cash machines beyond Namche on this route. The Bhote Koshi Valley section around Thame and Lumde has the fewest facilities. Carry enough rupees from Kathmandu, use small denominations, and bring more than you think you need. Total personal spending runs approximately $700 to $900 for the full expedition.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). October and November give the most stable weather, clearest skies, and best conditions on the Island Peak headwall. March and April are warmer with rhododendrons in bloom on the approach and Everest expedition teams active on the mountain. Avoid monsoon (June to August). Winter departures (December to February) are possible but Cho La conditions become serious and base camp temperatures drop below -25C.
Tourist visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. For a 23-day expedition get the 30-day visa minimum to include buffer days. Current fees: 30-day $50 USD, 90-day $125 USD. Bring USD cash, two passport-sized photos, and a passport valid for at least 6 months.
No upcoming fixed departures are scheduled at the moment. Contact us to arrange a private departure on dates that suit you.
| 30+ days before departure | Deposit forfeited, balance refunded in full |
| 15–29 days before departure | 50% of total trip cost charged |
| Under 15 days | No refund |
| MountainKick cancels trip | Full refund or reschedule |
We give you the power to choose the departure date that suits your group best. A private trip is a perfect solution if you can’t find a published departure date that you and your companions agree on. You can set up a private departure for most of the trips we offer.
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| Item | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof trekking boots, high-ankle | 1 pair | For the full trekking approach Lukla to Chhukung. Well broken in, deep-cut traction sole. |
| Mountaineering boots, double or triple layer | 1 pair | Rigid sole, crampon-compatible with toe and heel welts, insulated to -20°C minimum. B3-rated recommended. Rentable in Kathmandu. |
| 12-point steel crampons | 1 pair | Must be compatible with your mountaineering boots. Test fit together before the expedition. Anti-balling plates essential. Rentable in Kathmandu. |
| Full-length waterproof gaiters | 1 pair | Keeps snow and debris out of both boot types on approach and summit day |
| Camp sandals or flip flops | 1 pair | For teahouse evenings and base camp downtime |
| Hiking socks, merino wool | 6 to 7 pairs | Avoid cotton. Merino regulates temperature and resists odour. |
| Heavyweight expedition socks | 2 pairs | For summit day inside mountaineering boots and cold base camp nights |
| Liner socks | 3 pairs | Blister prevention on long descent days |
| Item | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal tops, synthetic or merino | 3 | One to trek, one to sleep, one spare. Never cotton. |
| Thermal bottoms | 2 | Sleep in one set, trek in the other |
| Fleece jacket | 1 | Main mid-layer for trekking below Dingboche |
| Down jacket, 700 fill or higher | 1 | For teahouse evenings on the approach section |
| Expedition down parka, 800 fill minimum | 1 | Essential for base camp nights and summit day. Standard trekking down is not enough at -20°C. Rentable in Kathmandu. |
| Insulated down pants | 1 | For base camp nights and the pre-dawn summit departure. Significantly warmer than softshell alone. |
| Waterproof shell jacket, Gore-Tex or similar | 1 | Must have a hood. Used above Namche and on summit day |
| Waterproof shell pants, full side zip | 1 | Wind and precipitation protection on the upper mountain |
| Softshell pants | 1 pair | For trekking above Namche and base camp daytime |
| Trekking pants, quick-dry | 1 pair | For the lower approach section below Namche |
| Sun hat, wide-brimmed | 1 | UV is extreme above Namche |
| Item | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Warm beanie | 1 | For cold mornings and teahouse evenings on approach |
| Balaclava | 1 | Full face protection for the 2:00 AM summit departure and headwall section |
| Neck gaiter or buff | 2 | Wind, dust, cold, and the Khumbu Cough |
| Liner gloves, touchscreen compatible | 1 pair | For trail use and phone access |
| Insulated fleece gloves | 1 pair | Main trekking glove above Namche |
| Waterproof shell mittens with down liner | 1 pair | For summit day. Liner gloves alone are not enough at the headwall. |
| Polarized sunglasses, Cat 3 to 4 | 1 pair | For the trekking approach and lower glacier sections |
| Glacier goggles, Cat 4 | 1 pair | For white-out conditions and high wind on the upper glacier and headwall. Essential, not optional. |
| Item | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing harness, alpine style | 1 | Adjustable, fits over all clothing layers. Must be able to put on and remove without stepping through leg loops at 2:00 AM in the dark. |
| Helmet, lightweight climbing | 1 | Under 400g, secure adjustment with gloved hands. Protects against falling ice on the headwall. |
| Ice axe, 60 to 70cm | 1 | Standard mountaineering axe for self-arrest and front-pointing on steep snow. Steel head, ergonomic grip. |
| Ascender (jumar), left or right hand | 1 | For climbing fixed rope sections above crampon point. Your guide shows you the technique at base camp. |
| Locking carabiners, pear-shaped | 3 | For clipping into anchors and fixed lines. Screwgate only, not auto-lock. |
| Non-locking carabiners | 4 | General mountaineering use |
| Belay/descend device, ATC or figure-8 | 1 | For controlled descent on fixed ropes. Covered in base camp training. |
| Prusik cord, 6mm, 4 to 5 metres | 1 | For backup knots and crevasse rescue. Bring as one piece, do not cut. |
| Ice axe leash | 1 | Prevents losing the axe on steep sections |
| Item | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Daypack, 35 to 50L | 1 | Larger than standard trekking daypack to accommodate technical gear on summit day |
| Sleeping bag, rated to -20°C minimum | 1 | Standard -10°C bags are not enough for base camp nights. Down fill, not synthetic. |
| Sleeping bag liner | 1 | Adds 3 to 5°C warmth across 20 nights |
| Trekking poles, collapsible | 1 pair | For the approach and descent. Leave at base camp on summit day. |
| Headlamp and spare batteries or USB rechargeable | 1 | Essential for 2:00 AM summit departure. Cold destroys batteries at 5,000m. Keep spare set in sleeping bag. |
| Insulated water bottles, 1L wide-mouth | 2 | Standard bottles freeze above 5,500m. Insulated sleeves or vacuum-insulated bottles only. |
| Water purification tablets or UV purifier | 1 | Saves money and reduces plastic across 14 trekking days |
| Power bank, 20,000mAh | 1 | No charging at base camp. Cold kills phone batteries. Keep in sleeping bag overnight. |
| Dry bags | 3 | Electronics, documents, and spare dry clothes inside duffel |
| Pack rain cover | 1 | For daypack on approach days and summit day |
| Small padlock | 1 | For duffel bag at teahouses |
| Pee bottle with wide mouth | 1 | For base camp nights when temperatures drop below -15°C. Leaving the tent at 2:00 AM is not pleasant. |
| Item | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Personal first aid kit | 1 | Blister treatment, second skin, antiseptic, bandages, ibuprofen, Imodium |
| Sunscreen SPF 50 | 2 | Reapply every 2 hours above Namche. Glacier reflection doubles UV intensity. Bring a spare. |
| Lip balm with SPF | 2 | Cold air, wind, and altitude will crack your lips within days. |
| Electrolyte powder sachets | 20 to 25 | Hydration at altitude is harder than it sounds. Mix into water daily throughout the expedition. |
| High protein snacks | As needed | Trail mix, protein bars, energy gels for summit day. Teahouse food is carb-heavy. |
| Throat lozenges | 1 pack | The Khumbu Cough is common above 4,000m. Dry cold air at base camp is particularly harsh. |
| Hand and toe warmers | 10 pairs | For summit day and base camp mornings. Stock up in Kathmandu. |
| Anti-nausea medication | 1 pack | Altitude can cause nausea on summit day. Discuss options with your doctor. |
| Item | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Quick-dry towel, microfiber | 1 | Teahouses do not provide towels |
| Pillowcase | 1 | 14 nights of shared teahouse pillows. A personal pillowcase is worth it. |
| Hand sanitizer | 3 small | Water freezes at base camp. Sanitizer is your hygiene backup for two nights. |
| Biodegradable wet wipes | 3 to 4 packs | No showers at base camp, limited above Dingboche. More packs for a 16-day expedition. |
| Toilet paper | 4 to 5 rolls | Toilet tent at base camp, teahouses can run out on the approach. |
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Expedition down suit or onesie | At -30°C wind chill on the headwall, layered down parka and pants may not be enough. A one-piece suit is the safest option in winter. |
| Extra hand and toe warmers | Double the quantity for winter departures. Temperatures at base camp can reach -25°C. |
| Neoprene face mask | Balaclava alone is not enough at -30°C wind chill on the exposed summit ridge |
| Insulated water bottle with additional sleeve | Water freezes faster at winter temperatures. Double insulation required. |
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Rain cover for backpack | Your daypack will get completely soaked on the approach |
| Heavy waterproof gaiters | Upgrade from standard for mud and standing water below Namche |
| Extra dry bags | Everything inside the duffel needs waterproofing during monsoon |
| Extra quick-dry layers | Nothing dries overnight during monsoon at any altitude |
Crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, jumar, glacier goggles, mountaineering boots, sleeping bags, and down parkas can all be rented in Kathmandu or Chhukung. A full personal technical climbing kit rents for approximately $100 to $150 for the expedition. If your shoe size is 12 or above, bring your own mountaineering boots as larger sizes are not available to rent in Nepal. MountainKick connects you with trusted shops at the pre-expedition briefing. A duffel bag is provided to every climber as part of the package.
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