Discovering Authentic Everest – Part 2: Over The Passes of Khumbu | Nepal Himalayas | A Film by Nicholas Eager | May 2023

Aug 19, 2023
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Summary:

Join me on my relaxing solo hike to Everest Base Camp and beyond.

Continuing my trek from the valleys below, I march onward, crossing three breathtaking passes, summiting two peaks, relaxing at the crystal-clear Gokyo Lake, and spotting the immense Everest Base Camp from afar. All the while walking under Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and other giants in the backdrop.

The trek took place in May 2023.

Even Everest Base Camp can be seen off the beaten path. By taking an unusual route, you can experience the more authentic side of Khumbu and the Nepal Himalayas.

Instead of flying into Lukla and following the same direct route to Everest Base Camp, I walked into Namche Bazaar from lower in the valley, and I completed the Three Passes Trek route in reverse. I hope you like it 🙂

🎬 Behind the Scenes: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas.eager/ 🗺️ Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/three-passes-trek-7da9fd8

Timeline:

00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:46 – Walk to Namche Bazaar

00:09:34 – Breakfast at Namche Bazaar 00:10:37 – Namche Bazaar to Thame

00:15:52 – Thame and Sundar Peak Summit 00:26:30 – Thame to Lungden

00:30:56 – Lungden 00:32:26 – Lungden to Gokyo Lakes (Renjo La)

00:36:49 – Rest Day at Gokyo Lakes 00:42:26 – Gokyo Lakes to Dzongla (Cho La)

00:47:42 – Dzongla 00:50:00 – Dzongla to Lobuche

00:51:55 – Lobuche (Pyramid Research Center) 00:53:17 – Lobuche to Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar

00:59:22 – Lobuche to Chukhung (Kongma La) 01:04:20 – Chukhung

01:05:01 – Chukhung to Namche Bazaar 01:07:30 – Rest Day at Namche Bazaar

01:10:41 – Back to Lukla 01:12:08 – Conclusion