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Everest Three High Passes Trek: Discover the Wild Side of the Khumbu
Far beyond the busy trails of the classic Everest Base Camp route, the Khumbu region reveals a world of secluded valleys, traditional Sherpa settlements, ancient monasteries, and vast glacial landscapes. The Everest Three High Passes Trek offers an opportunity to explore this remarkable region on a challenging journey through some of Nepal’s most spectacular mountain scenery.
The adventure revolves around three legendary crossings: Kongma La (5,535 m), Cho La (5,420 m), and Renjo La (approximately 5,360 m). Each pass brings its own character, from steep rocky climbs to rugged terrain shaped by ice and snow. Reaching the top rewards trekkers with sweeping views across the Himalayas and a genuine sense of achievement. Good physical fitness, careful acclimatization, and appropriate preparation are essential for this demanding route.
Along the way, the trail leads to some of the Everest region’s most celebrated landmarks. At Everest Base Camp, you can experience the atmosphere of a place where mountaineers prepare for ambitious summit attempts. The ascent to Kala Patthar provides an exceptional viewpoint of Everest, while the Gokyo Valley welcomes you with striking turquoise lakes and the immense Ngozumpa Glacier. For an even broader perspective, an optional climb to Gokyo Ri reveals a magnificent panorama of the surrounding peaks.
The cultural side of the trek is equally rewarding. Stone-built villages, spinning prayer wheels, colorful prayer flags, and Buddhist monasteries offer glimpses into the traditions that have shaped life in the mountains for generations. Encounters with local communities and evenings spent in welcoming teahouses add a personal dimension to the journey.
With its combination of high mountain crossings, iconic viewpoints, and quieter Himalayan trails, the Everest Three High Passes Trek is ideal for experienced trekkers seeking a more comprehensive exploration of the Khumbu. It demands determination and respect for the mountain environment, but the experience offers far more than dramatic scenery—it provides a deeper connection with the landscape, culture, and spirit of the Everest region.
Itinerary
Expand AllUpon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu.
After checking in, you can relax or explore the surrounding area at your own pace. In the evening, meet your trekking guide for a briefing about the Everest Three Passes Trek, including the route, safety procedures, equipment, and preparations for the journey.
- Activity: Airport pick-up and hotel transfer
- Final altitude: 1,350 m
- Meals: welcome dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel
After breakfast, explore Kathmandu Valley with your guide. Visit important cultural and historical sites, such as Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, depending on the sightseeing schedule.
Swayambhunath is famous for its hilltop location and panoramic city views, while Pashupatinath is one of Nepal's most important Hindu temples. Kathmandu Durbar Square showcases traditional architecture, historic palaces, and Nepalese cultural heritage.
The remainder of the day is available for checking your trekking equipment and making final preparations.
- Activity: Cultural sightseeing and trek preparation
- Final altitude: 1,350 m
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel
Depending on flight arrangements, transfer to Kathmandu Airport or travel by road to Ramechhap Airport for your scenic flight to Lukla. The flight offers impressive views of the Himalayan landscape.
After landing in Lukla, meet your trekking crew and begin walking through traditional villages, forested trails, and terraced landscapes. Follow the Dudh Koshi River before reaching Phakding, where you will spend your first night in the Khumbu region.
Note: Lukla flights are weather-dependent and may operate from Kathmandu or Ramechhap. Flight cancellations can require additional accommodation and transportation.
- Flight duration: Approximately 30–45 minutes from Kathmandu or 15–20 minutes from Ramechhap
- Road transfer: Approximately 4–5 hours between Kathmandu and Ramechhap
- Walking duration: 3–4 hours
- Final altitude: 2,610 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Follow the Dudh Koshi River through small villages, pine forests, and suspension bridges. Pass Monjo and enter the Sagarmatha National Park area before continuing toward the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge.
The trail gradually becomes steeper as you approach Namche Bazaar, the main trading center of the Khumbu region. This lively Sherpa town offers mountain views, local shops, bakeries, and opportunities to learn about Himalayan culture.
- Altitude gain: Approximately 830 m net
- Walking duration: 5–7 hours
- Final altitude: 3,440 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Spend the day acclimatizing to the increasing altitude. After breakfast, hike toward Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and other Himalayan peaks, weather permitting.
You may also visit Khumjung and Khunde, traditional Sherpa villages known for their cultural heritage and community institutions. Return to Namche Bazaar in the afternoon to rest and explore the town
- Altitude gain: Approximately 830 m net
- Walking duration: 5–7 hours
- Final altitude: 3,440 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Leave the main Everest Base Camp trail and follow a quieter route toward Thame in the Bhote Koshi Valley. The trail passes through traditional Sherpa settlements, forested hillsides, and scenic mountain landscapes.
Thame is a historic Sherpa village known for its Buddhist monastery and mountaineering heritage. After arriving, settle into your lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
- Walking duration: 4–5 hours
- Final altitude: Approximately 3,820 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today is dedicated to acclimatization and exploring the mountains surrounding Thame. Depending on weather, trail conditions, and your guide's assessment, take a gradual hike toward a suitable high viewpoint.
Enjoy views of Cho Oyu and the surrounding Himalayan peaks, with opportunities to observe the remote landscape near the Nangpa La region. Return to Thame for an overnight stay.
The proposed viewpoint and elevation should be confirmed with your local trekking team before departure, as this is a demanding acclimatization hike.
- Walking duration: 5–7 hours, depending on the viewpoint
- Maximum planned altitude: Up to approximately 4,960 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Continue north through the remote Bhote Koshi Valley, following trails beside the river and passing traditional settlements and seasonal yak pastures.
Stop at Marulung for lunch before continuing through the increasingly rugged landscape. Pass small settlements and enjoy views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks as you approach Langden, a remote village that serves as a staging point for crossing Renjo La.
- Walking duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
- Final altitude: 4,350 m
- Accommodation: Basic teahouse or lodge, subject to availability
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Start early for the challenging ascent to Renjo La, one of the three high passes on this trek. The trail climbs through rugged alpine terrain, with increasingly expansive views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
From the pass, enjoy spectacular panoramas of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and the turquoise Gokyo Lakes. Descend carefully toward Gokyo, crossing rocky glacial terrain before reaching the lakeside settlement.
- Walking duration: 7–9 hours
- Final altitude: 4,790 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Wake early for an optional ascent of Gokyo Ri, one of the finest viewpoints in the Everest region. From the summit, enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the Gokyo Lakes, and the vast Ngozumpa Glacier.
After descending to Gokyo, continue toward Dragnag, also known as Thangnak. The route crosses rugged terrain near the Ngozumpa Glacier, so follow your guide carefully.
If you choose not to climb Gokyo Ri, you will have a shorter walking day before reaching Dragnag.
- Walking duration: Approximately 4–7 hours, depending on the summit hike
- Final altitude: Approximately 4,700 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Begin early for the demanding crossing of Cho La Pass, the second high pass of the trek. The route climbs over rocky slopes and may include snow, ice, and glacier terrain depending on conditions.
After reaching the pass, enjoy views of the surrounding peaks before making the careful descent toward Dzongla. This is a challenging day that requires steady pacing, suitable equipment, and close attention to your guide's instructions.
Important: Cho La should only be crossed when weather, snow, and ice conditions are suitable. Your guide will determine whether it is safe to proceed.
- Walking duration: 6–8 hours
- Final altitude: 4,830 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Enjoy a comparatively shorter trekking day as you follow a scenic mountainside trail toward Lobuche. The route offers impressive views of Nuptse, Pumori, Everest, Lhotse, and other surrounding peaks.
After reaching Lobuche, rest and prepare for the upcoming excursion to Everest Base Camp.
- Walking duration: 3–4 hours
- Final altitude: 4,910 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Continue across the rocky glacial moraines toward Gorak Shep, following the rugged trail beneath the towering Himalayan peaks. After a short break, proceed to Everest Base Camp.
Explore the dramatic surroundings of the Khumbu Glacier and the famous base camp used by Everest expedition teams during the climbing season. After enjoying the experience, retrace your route to Gorak Shep for the night.
- Walking duration: 7–9 hours
- Maximum altitude: 5,364 m
- Accommodation: Basic teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Start early for the ascent of Kala Patthar, one of the best viewpoints for close-up views of Mount Everest. The climb is steep and demanding at this altitude, but the summit area rewards you with magnificent views of Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, and the surrounding Himalayan landscape.
After enjoying the sunrise or morning mountain views, descend to Gorak Shep for a break before continuing to Lobuche.
- Walking duration: Approximately 6–8 hours
- Maximum planned altitude: Approximately 5,545 m, depending on the viewpoint reached
- Final altitude: Approximately 4,910 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today you cross Kongma La, the highest of the three passes. Begin early and follow a challenging route through rocky alpine terrain and glacial landscapes toward the pass.
From the top, enjoy sweeping views of the Khumbu peaks and surrounding glaciers. Descend carefully toward Chhukung in the Imja Valley, situated beneath the dramatic south face of Lhotse.
This is a long and strenuous day, so maintain a steady pace and follow your guide's instructions throughout the crossing.
- Walking duration: Approximately 7–9 hours
- Final altitude: Approximately 4,730 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Descend through the Imja Valley toward Dingboche, passing alpine settlements and open mountain landscapes. Continue toward Pangboche before following the trail through forested slopes to Tengboche.
Tengboche is famous for its Buddhist monastery and magnificent views of Ama Dablam and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Spend the evening enjoying the peaceful mountain atmosphere.
- Walking duration: Approximately 6–8 hours
- Final altitude: Approximately 3,860 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Continue downhill through forested trails and traditional Sherpa villages. Pass Namche Bazaar and follow the Dudh Koshi Valley toward Monjo.
As you descend, the air becomes warmer and the landscape greener. This stage helps you return gradually to lower elevations after the demanding high-pass crossings.
- Walking duration: Approximately 6–8 hours
- Final altitude: Approximately 2,835 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Follow the familiar trail through Phakding and other small settlements, crossing suspension bridges and walking beside the Dudh Koshi River.
Continue uphill toward Lukla, where your Everest Three Passes Trek comes to an end. Celebrate the completion of your journey with your trekking crew and enjoy your final evening in the Khumbu region.
- Walking duration: Approximately 5–7 hours
- Final altitude: Approximately 2,860 m
- Accommodation: Teahouse or lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After breakfast, board your return flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, subject to weather and flight operations. Depending on the schedule, flights may operate directly to Kathmandu or via Ramechhap, followed by a road transfer.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time to relax, shop, or explore Kathmandu.
Note: Lukla flights can be delayed or canceled because of weather. We recommend keeping buffer days in your travel schedule and allowing extra time before your international departure.
- Activity: Flight and hotel transfer
- Final altitude: 1,350 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and free time according to your flight schedule. At the appropriate time, our representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward journey.
Thank you for trekking with Alpinist Club. We hope you leave Nepal with wonderful memories of the Himalayas and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure.
- Activity: Airport transfer
- Meals: Breakfast
Note:
If you have a private group and prefer a personalized experience, we can organize a custom trip tailored to your requirements and group size, running it any day you choose.
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Included Points
Airport pick up and drop : Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
Accommodation in kathmandu : 3 nights sharing a twin bedroom at the hotel (3 Star category) in Kathmandu on a bed and breakfast basis.
Welcome dinner : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.
Permits : All necessary paper works Trekking Permit (Sagarmatha nation park and pasang Lhamu municipality permit )
Staff insurance : Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.
Map : Region Trekking map.
Member Transportation : flight By plane Kathmandu- Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu as per itinerary)
Member luggage : Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porters.
Foods and lodging : 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation on a sharing basis in a tea house/camp during the trek.
Guide : Government licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
Porter : Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek.
Staff salary and allowance : All Nepalese staff and porters’ daily wages, salary, equipment, food and clothing.
Excluded Points
International airfare : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepal visa fees : The Nepal Visa fee is US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 100).
Lunch and dinner : Lunch and dinner during the stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (also in case of early return from Trekking than the scheduled itinerary).
Extra nights in kathmandu : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Insurance : Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical, and emergency evacuation.
Personal expenses : Telephone calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.
Personal equipment : Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears, etc.
Toiletries : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
Filming : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
Internet services : Internet facilities during the trek are not included.
Tips : Tips for guides, porters, and staff.
Extra : Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Trip Information
Everest Base Camp Trek – Trip Information
The Everest Base Camp Trek is an unforgettable Himalayan adventure through traditional Sherpa villages, beautiful mountain landscapes, and the heart of the Khumbu region. Reaching Everest Base Camp and enjoying panoramic views from Kala Patthar are highlights of this journey. The following information will help you prepare for the trek, understand what to expect, and travel safely with Alpinist Club.
Read More1. Trekking Guide and Support Team
Alpinist Club provides experienced trekking guides and support staff to coordinate your journey from arrival in Kathmandu to the end of your trek. Your guide manages daily arrangements, monitors weather and trail conditions, and provides information about local culture and the Everest region. Follow your guide’s instructions and report any health concerns promptly, as mountain conditions can change quickly.
Depending on your group size and package, your team may include a lead guide, assistant guide, and porters. Porters carry your main luggage, allowing you to walk with a lighter daypack. The staffing arrangements will be confirmed before departure.
Porter Baggage Allowance
The standard porter baggage allowance is generally up to 15 kg per trekker, depending on your confirmed package. Carry your daily essentials, including water, snacks, warm clothing, rain protection, sunscreen, personal medication, and valuables, in your own daypack.
2. Lukla Flight Information
The Everest Base Camp Trek usually begins with a flight to Lukla. Flights are weather-dependent and may operate from Kathmandu or Ramechhap, depending on the season and flight schedules. If your flight departs from Ramechhap, a road transfer from Kathmandu will be required.
Flight arrangements will be confirmed before departure. Weather conditions may cause delays or cancellations, so we recommend arriving in Kathmandu at least one day before the trek and allowing one or two extra days after the scheduled return. Additional accommodation, meals, and transportation costs caused by delays depend on your booking terms.
3. Accommodation in Kathmandu
You will stay in a comfortable hotel in Kathmandu, generally in a twin-sharing room, according to your confirmed package. Breakfast and other services will be provided as specified in your booking.
Kathmandu offers a variety of restaurants serving Nepali, international, and vegetarian meals. Any meals not included in your package are at your own expense.
4. Accommodation During the Everest Three Pass Trek
During the trek, you will stay mainly in local teahouses and mountain lodges along the Everest Base Camp route. Rooms are generally simple and twin-sharing, with shared bathrooms in many locations. Some lodges in lower-altitude villages may offer attached bathrooms, subject to availability.
Facilities become more basic at higher elevations, particularly in Lobuche and Gorak Shep. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, charging facilities, and other services may be available for additional charges. Room availability can be limited during busy trekking seasons.
5. Meals During the Everest Three Pass Trek
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included on trekking days according to your confirmed package. Teahouses offer a variety of meals, including dal bhat, noodles, fried rice, soups, pasta, potatoes, eggs, pancakes, porridge, and Tibetan bread.
Food choices may become more limited at higher elevations, but meals are generally available along the main route. Vegetarian options are widely available. Please inform the Alpinist Club in advance about food allergies or special dietary requirements.
Bottled drinks, snacks, alcoholic beverages, and additional hot drinks are generally at your own expense unless stated otherwise in your package.
6. Drinking Water
Staying hydrated is important during high-altitude trekking. Carry reusable water bottles and refill them with treated drinking water. Water purification tablets or other suitable treatment methods are recommended. Teahouses may provide boiled or treated water for an additional charge. Avoid drinking untreated stream or tap water.
7. Trekking Difficulty and Physical Fitness
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging high-altitude trek involving several days of walking, steep ascents and descents, rocky trails, and cold conditions. Trekkers typically walk for around 5–8 hours per day, although walking times vary depending on the route, weather, altitude, and individual pace.
Good cardiovascular fitness and endurance are important. Previous multi-day trekking experience is helpful but not essential if you prepare properly and are comfortable walking for several consecutive days. The optional hike to Kala Patthar requires additional effort at high altitude.
Recommended Physical Preparation
Begin training at least 8–12 weeks before departure. Hiking, cycling, running, swimming, and stair climbing can help improve endurance. Practise walking on uneven or hilly terrain with a daypack, strengthen your legs and core, and break in your trekking boots before arriving in Nepal.
Prepare suitable clothing for cold temperatures, wind, and possible snowfall. Good fitness helps you manage the physical demands of the trek, but it does not eliminate the risk of altitude sickness.
8. Medical Check-Up Before the Everest Three Pass Trek
A medical consultation before departure is recommended because the trek reaches elevations above 5,000 metres. Discuss your fitness, medications, and any existing health concerns with a qualified healthcare professional.
If you have previously experienced altitude-related problems, consider consulting a healthcare professional experienced in mountain medicine. Bring your personal medication and inform your guide about any important medical requirements.
9. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and Acclimatization
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can affect anyone at high altitude, regardless of fitness or trekking experience. Common symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
To reduce the risk, ascend gradually, follow the planned acclimatization schedule, stay hydrated, and eat enough food. Inform your guide immediately if you feel unwell, and never continue ascending while experiencing symptoms of altitude sickness. Severe symptoms, such as breathlessness at rest, confusion, or difficulty walking straight, require urgent medical attention and descent when appropriate.
Medication such as acetazolamide (Diamox) may be suitable for some trekkers, but consult a qualified healthcare professional before use. Proper acclimatization and following your guide’s advice are essential for your safety.
10. Group Size and Private Treks
Alpinist Club organizes small-group and private Everest Base Camp Trek departures. Group size and guide-to-trekker arrangements depend on your confirmed booking and support requirements.
Private treks can be arranged for individuals, couples, families, and groups of friends. Please share your preferred travel dates and group size when booking so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.
11. Personal Trekking Equipment
Personal trekking equipment is generally not included unless specified in your package. Essential items include well-broken-in trekking boots, warm base layers, insulating clothing, a down jacket, waterproof clothing, gloves, a warm hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a daypack, reusable water bottles, water purification supplies, a headlamp, personal medication, and basic toiletries. Trekking poles and a suitable sleeping bag are also recommended, depending on your preferences and accommodation arrangements.
Sleeping bags and down jackets may be available for rent through Alpinist Club, subject to availability and additional charges. Contact our team for a detailed packing list before departure.
12. Safety During the Everest Three Pass Trek
Your safety is a priority throughout the Everest Base Camp Trek. Your guide will monitor weather forecasts, trail conditions, and the well-being of the group. Snowfall, strong winds, poor visibility, or other unexpected conditions may require changes to the itinerary.
The trekking team carries first-aid supplies and communication equipment according to the confirmed arrangements. However, medical facilities and rescue services are limited in remote mountain areas, and evacuation may take time.
Follow your guide’s instructions and report any health concerns promptly. Safety always takes priority over completing the planned itinerary.
13. Travel Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. Your policy should cover high-altitude trekking to the maximum elevation of your itinerary, emergency medical treatment, helicopter evacuation, and trip interruption where applicable.
Check that your policy specifically covers trekking above 5,000 metres and helicopter rescue. Review the coverage limits and exclusions before departure, and keep your insurance details and emergency contact information accessible throughout the trek.
14. Weather and Trekking Conditions
Spring and autumn are generally the preferred seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek. However, mountain weather can change quickly, and temperatures can drop significantly at higher elevations, particularly at night and early in the morning.
Rain, snowfall, strong winds, and poor visibility may affect trail conditions and Lukla flights. Bring suitable clothing and equipment, and allow flexibility in your travel schedule for possible weather-related delays. Your guide will assess conditions and adjust the itinerary when necessary.
15. Responsible Trekking and Environmental Care
The Everest region is a fragile mountain environment with rich cultural traditions. Help protect its natural beauty by carrying reusable water bottles, reducing plastic waste, and disposing of rubbish responsibly.
Respect local customs, monasteries, prayer flags, and religious sites. Ask permission before photographing local people, and treat guides, porters, lodge owners, and local communities with respect. Supporting local businesses and following responsible trekking practices help preserve the region for future generations.
16. Important Information Before Departure
Before starting your trek, confirm your Lukla flights, airport transfers, trekking permits, accommodation, meals, guide and porter arrangements, baggage allowance, equipment requirements, and package inclusions with Alpinist Club. Ensure your travel insurance covers high-altitude trekking and emergency helicopter evacuation.
Arrive in Kathmandu at least one day before departure, prepare physically, and allow extra days for possible flight delays. Follow your guide’s advice and allow sufficient time for acclimatization. With proper preparation, realistic expectations, and support from an experienced trekking team, the Everest Base Camp Trek can be a safe and rewarding journey through the heart of the Himalayas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Expand AllThe Everest Three Pass Trek is considered one of the most challenging treks. It is moderately difficult where you need to be physically fit. It is suitable for trekkers who have experience in high-altitude trekking. We recommend you do the Everest Base Camp Trek and Gokyo Trek before doing this.
The ideal time to do this trek is pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons.You can attempt this trek from September to December for the best trekking experience. It is also possible to do this trek in early February and September.
The maximum height of the Everest Three Pass Trek is 5,553 m( 18,159 feet ) located at Kongma La Pass. This is the highest altitude of the trek the trekkers cross, followed by Cho La Pass at 5,420 meters ( 17,782 feet ) and Renjo La Pass at 5,340 meters ( 17,520 feet).
You will be sleeping at the lodges that offer comfortable night stays throughout the trail. They have two beds in each room including the western facilities. They have clean and comfortable beds with attached bathrooms.
No, you don’t have to carry crampons if you are trekking during the seasons. You might require the crampons only if you are trekking during the winter and monsoon seasons.
No, usually you don’t need oxygen for the trek. We have designed the itinerary in such a way that it provides enough acclimatization. Moreover, we will provide you with Diamox altitude for controlling sickness symptoms from the beginning of the trek to the end.In case of emergency altitude sickness, we will descend to a lower altitude as early as possible.
Most of the area of the trek has network coverage either by NCell or NTC networks. However, there are certain areas during the trek where there may be no coverage at all.
The weather here differs in the different seasons. Usually, you don’t feel hot even during the summer seasons. The maximum temperature during the day is 25°C / 77°F and during the night is 20°C / -4°F or lower.
You need to pack trekking pants, a hat, gloves, trekking boots, a backpack, a sleeping bag, and poles. You will also need a headlamp and flashlight during the trek. Sacks and purification is the must to pack for the trek. Essential items such as first aid, navigation, sun protection, power banks, toiletries, permits, and cash should be on your top list of packing.
ATMs are not available on the Everest Three Pass Trek after crossing the Namche Bazaar. You can find a few ATMS but they are unreliable because of frequent power outages and connectivity issues. We recommend you withdraw enough cash at Kathmandu or Lukla before starting your trek. You might find currency exchange services at Namche Bazaar. However, exchange rates in Namche are usually higher than in Kathmandu.