The hike to Everest Base Camp is the seminal Nepal Himalayan hiking experience, with thousands of trekkers making the trip into the Khumbu region each year. We took it one step further off the beaten bath with the Everest 3 Passes Trek!

While several routes link the region, one of the most beautiful and challenging of the treks through Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park is the Three Passes Trek. As the name suggests, this trek includes crossings of three high mountain passes, with numerous peaks, base camps, and amazing side excursions possible along the way.

Having warmed up with the Annapurna Circuit, we began our Everest 3 Passes trek just a week later, flying into Lukla on October 21st. We spent 19 days trekking through the region – over the passes, to Everest and Ama Dablam base camps, along the sacred lakes of Gokyo, and to the top of several peaks with stunning views in all directions – all among the the highest peaks in the world.

Below is a collection of posts from of our day-by-day travels through the region. We’ve included approximate trekking time, trekking distance, overnight elevation, and pretty pictures.

For a quick to the point guide of the Everest Base Camp and Everest 3 Passes trek, including logistical information, visit our Everest 3 Passes Solo Hiking Guide.