Everest Three-Pass Trek

Everest Three Passes Trek is an ideal way to challenge yourself mentally and physically, alongside rewarding your soul with some of the spectacular views of the Himalayas. In this trek, the trekkers will circuit around the Everest region through three incredible High Passes-Kongma La Pass (5,535 m), Cho La Pass (5,470 m), and Renjo La Pass(5,360 m). Out of these passes, Renjo La is the only one that can be crossed by the yaks but this doesn’t mean that this pass is less taxing and you can easily go through it.

The challenges of the passes equally reward you with the complex views of the mountains, glaciers, and lakes. From the mighty Everest to the incredible Makalu, nothing can be long hidden from these prodigious high passes. Plus, you will visit the Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes System, Kalapatthar, and Gokyo Ri to inspect the Himalayas from different angles. Everest High Pass is the best way to fully explore the Everest Region.

Planning:

The Everest Three Passes Trek is difficult in Nepal's Everest area. Assess your fitness level and secure the relevant licenses and travel insurance before going on this tour. Choose the proper season, usually spring or fall, and carry suitable clothes and equipment for changing weather conditions. Plan a 16-18-day plan that includes acclimatization days, and consider hiring native guides and porters. Make appropriate acclimatization a priority, remain hydrated, and train for high altitudes. Respect the environment and local culture, budget sensibly, and plan your trip to Lukla. Finally, double-check all permissions and equipment before embarking on this thrilling adventure.

The best time to do the Everest Three Pass Trek?

The fall seasons (September to November) are ideal for undertaking the Everest Three Pass Trek. We can climb more easily because it's warm outside and your boots' traction on the snowy tracks may hold. Additionally, during these months, you can look for a group (or any trekker) to go on the Everest Three Pass Trek with you.

Trekking is also nice in the spring months of March, April, and May, but avalanches are possible.

Summer (June, July, and August) and monsoon season are not ideal times to complete the Everest Three Pass Trek. Additionally, a regular hiker might find the winter's cold (December, January, and February) intolerable.

Foods and Accommodations during Three Pass Trek:

Travellers may anticipate staying in teahouses while on the Everest Three Passes Trek, which provides both lodging and food. To ensure that trekkers have nutritional meals to sustain their energy, these teahouses provide a variety of culinary options, including Nepali delicacies and international cuisine. Even though the quality of the meal varies, it is usually satisfying and substantial.

Avoid eating fresh salads and vegetables if you want to stay healthy. Teahouses offer simple yet pleasant lodging in twin-sharing rooms furnished with plain mattresses and blankets. The warm, comfortable rooms keep you warm on frigid evenings. Public restrooms are typical, and hot showers can be had at an additional cost.

It is advisable to speak with your tour guide about the cuisine for much better and healthier options.

Transportation: Everest High Passes:

Because there is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Lukla, travellers have to travel for four hours (shared Hiace Van journey) from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport. This is due to heavy traffic at Kathmandu's international airport (Oct-Nov and March-Apr).

We will then take a direct flight from Rameechap Manthali Airport to Lukla Airport. If you want to travel by private vehicle, an additional cost of USD 100 must be paid. In terms of flight time, Travellers should plan to check out at about 1 a.m. for the same-day flight.

If you opt to remain one night in Rameechap for the same-day flight, you will be charged an additional amount for the hotel, which will be approximately USD 20 per person.

Necessary Permits & TIMS: Trekking in Everest:

To visit the territory, Everest requires three sorts of permits. A Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) Card is no longer required. These permissions can only be obtained from licensed agencies, and no freelancing guide can give them.

1. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit:

This permit is intended to supervise and handle tourism activity in the Khumbu region. It is necessary across the Khumbu region, including Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Gorakshep, and is valid till Jiri.

Cost: NPR 2000 Per Person for each foreigner.

2. Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit:

The purpose of this permit is to restrict and manage entry to the Sagarmatha National Park to preserve its natural beauty and biodiversity. The cash collected by these permits is utilized to conserve and maintain the park.

Cost: NPR 3000 Per Person for each Foreigner

3. Additional Permit for Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek:

While entering Jiri, an extra permit for the Gaurishankar Conservation Area is required till we reach the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Cost: NPR 3000 Per Person for each foreigner.

(All the permits required are included in this package).

Necessary documents for Permits:

You will only need your valid passport photocopy(validity of 6 months).