Everest Three Passes Trek
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20 Days
16 persons
Nepal
Everest Region
Overview
The Everest Three Pass Trek with EBC is one of the most thrilling and adventurous treks in the Everest region. This trek is for those who want to add more adventure to the famous Everest Base Camp trek by crossing three high alpine passes: Kongma La Pass (5,535 m), Cho La Pass (5,420 m), and Renjo La Pass (5,340 m). This trek goes through regions that are not actually accessible on the usual Everest Base Camp trek. The Everest three-pass trek offers the beauty of the Himalayas while crossing high-altitude passes. The itinerary of this trek covers all three high passes, Everest Base Camp, Kala Pathar, and the Gokyo Lakes, all in a single go. The trails of this trek are well-defined through the lush green forests, raging rivers, thrilling suspension bridges, icy glacial debris, and amazing mountain views. This trek has some of the world’s most stunning landscapes and mountain vistas, including Everest (8,848.86m.), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,485 m), Cho Oyu (8,188 m), and the Gokyo Lakes (4,700 to 5,000 m).
The Everest Three Pass trek takes 17 to 22 days to complete, depending on the itinerary and acclimatization days included. It is a strenuous trek that requires continuous walking for 6 to 7 hours a day.
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FAQs about Everest Three Passes Trek
Our trek will take us through the stunning landscapes of the Everest region, offering unparalleled views of the Himalayan peaks. Expect daily treks lasting about 5-7 hours, covering distances of approximately 8–20 kilometers. This trek is suitable for beginners as well, but it's recommended to prepare with general training such as hill climbing, stair climbing, jogging, and gym workouts to improve stamina. With adequate fitness and training, even individuals in their early 70s can enjoy this trek. The highest altitude we'll reach is 5545 metres at Kalapatthar, providing breathtaking views of the world's greatest peaks. Any necessary trekking equipment, including walking poles, water bottles, and a rucksack, is readily available in Kathmandu, near our hotel. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey amidst the awe-inspiring beauty of the Himalayas.
Preparing for the Everest Base Camp trek doesn't require being a seasoned runner, but it does entail physical readiness to enhance your enjoyment and comfort. Prioritize brisk walks with a weighted pack, cycling, or swimming to boost cardiovascular endurance. Incorporate breathing exercises to optimize oxygen intake. Be vigilant for altitude sickness symptoms like headaches and dizziness, and carry Diamox for treatment while being prepared to descend if symptoms persist. While the trek poses physical challenges, it remains accessible to most travelers with adequate preparation.
The perfect season to trek the Everest Three Pass is during spring and autumn. The skies are very clear, with a warm temperature during the day during this season. The views are clearer and very beautiful in this season with limited challenges. The summer and winter aren’t favorable for this trek, but it can be done anyway with the extra risk of heavy rain and snowstorms. With extra risk, the snowfall during winter is going to be mystical in the Himalayan range.
You will be required to obtain two permits for the Everest Three Passes trek. The first one is the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit. It will cost NPR 3,000 for foreign nationals, NPR 1,500 for SAARC nationals, and NPR 100 for Nepalese. The second one is the Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit. It costs NPR 2000 per person for four weeks for foreign nationals, including SAARC nations. After four weeks, the cost of the permit goes to NPR 2500 per person. HOLY HIMALAYA ECO TREK WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PERMITS SO YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT.
Accommodation during this trek can be done in teahouses and lodges. The standard of accommodation is decent on the Everest three-pass trek, but it becomes more basic at higher altitudes. The lodges will have both single rooms and shared rooms. They also have the facilities of a shower and electronic devices to charge alone, but you’ll have to pay for them.
Every teahouse and lodge serve all meals, from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to snacks. There are also a few bakeries, coffee shops, and tea shops along the trails where you can stop for little treats. The basic breakfast, including porridge, eggs, Tibetan bread, and pancakes with condiments of peanut butter, jam, honey, chocolate sauce, and yak cheese, will cost you between NPR 300 and NPR 1200, depending on location and item. For lunch and dinner, options are usually Dal Bhat, soups, basic pasta dishes, fried rice, noodles, potatoes, and momo, and they are generally priced between NPR 350 and NPR 1200, depending on the elevation and items. There are also varieties of options for drinks, from cold to hot, including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, coke, fanta, and sprite. The hot drinks range from NPR 80 to NPR 350 per cup, and the soft drinks range from NPR 300 to NPR 600.
1. There aren’t any toilet papers in the toilets on the trek. Get your own toilet papers, and don’t flush them down the toilet after use. 2. The tea houses and lodges are basic and comfortable, but there is no heating or charging sockets in the rooms. 3. There is Wi-Fi specifically for the Everest region, Everest Link, which you can buy from the local tea houses along the trail. 4. Get yourself a Ncell SIM card. This will give a cell signal in many places throughout the trail. 5. Get a guide and a porter for yourself for a safer and easier trek. Except for their wages, they will expect tips from you, so don’t forget to tip at the end of your trek. 6. Altitude sickness is a huge risk, especially when crossing high passes, so take your trek nice and slow with adequate acclimatization, rest, and hydration for your body. Take medications like Diamox if needed, and opt for emergency medical evacuation if the sickness is serious. 7. You should get travel insurance for your safety. When opting for travel insurance, make sure your insurance covers medical helicopter evacuations of over 4,000m. 8. The flight to and from Lukla will operate from Ramechhap (5–6 hours’ drive from Kathmandu) during the peak season (spring and autumn), and during summer and winter, the flight will directly be operated from Kathmandu, so get your flight information properly.
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