The Everest Three High Passes Trek offers a flawless combination of easy to exciting trekking, taking you through the magnificent Everest Region Trek. Perfect for adventurous explorers, this trek not only takes you close to Mount Everest, the world's uppermost peak, but also lets you conquer the three high passes of the Khumbu region: Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La. Along the way, you'll be pleased with fabulous views of snowcapped peaks, visits to traditionally rich Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, and various flora and fauna.
The Everest Three High Passes Trek begins from Lukla, the entrance to the Everest region trek, and progressively ascends to higher altitudes. To avert altitude sickness, there are three adjustment days built into the trek. One of these days is spent at Namche Bazaar, where you can sightsee the Everest View Hotel, Sherpa Museum, and Sagarmatha National Park office. From the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-altitude hotels, you can relish close-up views of Mt. Everest and other peaks. The Sherpa Museum, also recognized as the Hillary Museum, provides a treasure of information about Sherpa culture and tradition, with photos of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
During the adjustment day in Dingboche, you can walk to Nagarjun Hill, which offers splendid views of the snow-covered peaks of the Khumbu region. From the top of the hill at 5,100 meters, you'll be treated to incredible views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Cholatse, Tawache, and Mt. Ama Dablam. Another adjustment day is spent in Gokyo Valley, known for its six glacial lakes. Located at the base of Mt. Cho Oyu, Gokyo Lakes Valley is an exceptional Sherpa village that holds its Tibetan Buddhist culture. Climbing Gokyo Ri provides a 360-degree all-around view of four of the world's uppermost peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
The acme of the Everest Three High Passes Trek is crossing the three high passes of the Everest region, offering a supreme adventure. The first pass, Kongma La, is the uppermost of the three and takes you to Lobuche village. The second pass, Cho La, is mainly challenging in the winter and takes you to the Gokyo Lakes Valley. The final pass, Renjo La, brings you down to Namche Bazaar, the main trade hub of the Khumbu region, via Marlung. This hike, surrounding Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La passes, is a bold journey through the Nepalese Himalayas around the world’s maximum peak.
The Everest Three High Passes Trek associations cultural beauty and biodiversity, displaying the snowcapped mountains of the Great Himalayas. The Phakding and Tengboche Monasteries, located in traditional Sherpa villages, are epitome of Tibetan Buddhist culture in the region. If you trek in November, you can witness the Mani Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery, providing an exclusive chance to experience Sherpa cultural traditions and taste local food. Moreover, Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers sights of rare flora and fauna. This journey truly combinations natural beauty with rich cultural experiences.
The trek offers spectacular views of the Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu Icefall, and Gorak Shep Lake, which was once the major lake in the region. Reaching the base camp of Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak, is a highly gratifying and memorable experience, bringing you close to the roof of the world. Even though you won't see Mt. Everest from the base camp, don't worry—you'll have the chance the next morning when you hike to Kala Patthar. This natural viewpoint, located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, provides the nearby views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Cho Oyu, with Mt. Pumori in the background. Capture as many photos as probable to memorialize your unbelievable journey and prove you've been there!
The Everest Three High Passes Trek is a substitute to the classic Everest Base Camp Trek, the Everest Gokyo Lakes Trek, and the Everest Panorama Trek. Even though it is more exciting, this trek is flawless for visitors who have sufficient time to explore Nepal. Orbit Alpine Adventure, your Nepal trekking partner, is keen to provide first-class service and confirm your satisfaction. We specify in modifying the Everest Three High Passes Trek to help you understand the cultural and natural miracles of Nepal. For more details, you can contact us via phone, email, WhatsApp, or through the booking options accessible on our official website.
FAQs:
1. Where is Everest Three High Passes trekking?
Everest Three High Passes trekking lies around the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, in the Khumbu region located in eastern Nepal. To do this epic trekking in Everest region, you should take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Lukla is a small Sherpa village in the Khumbu region and is also known as the gateway to Everest region trekking.
2. How difficult is Everest Three High Passes trek?
Everest Three High Passes trekking is considered more challenging compared with the Everest Base Camp trek or the Everest Gokyo Lakes trek. It is the best trekking package in the Nepalese Himalayas for avid trekkers who love adventurous journeys. You have to cross the three high passes, all above 5,000m, showing you the best vistas of the Everest region. You need crampons and hand lines to cross these high passes, especially in the winter season when there is heavy snowfall.
3. Can I do Everest Three High Passes trekking?
Yes, you can do Everest Three High Passes trekking as an organized trek or solo trek as well. However, you must be physically fit and mentally committed to measure the challenging Himalayan trekking route of the Everest region. Although it is not mandatory, you had better have previous trekking experience as an additional benefit. As you have to cross the three high passes of the Everest region, we recommend you hire a professional trekking guide and a porter. The trekking guide helps you cross the technical passes successfully as he knows about the route and technique to cover the route. In unfavorable circumstances, the guide will prove helpful to avoid any mishaps.
4. What are the things I should carry during Everest Three High Passes trekking?
During Everest Three High Passes trekking, you should carry the following things:
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Trekking Gears
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Trekking Pole
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Down Jacket
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Water Bottle
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Trekking Boots
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Flashlight or Headlamp and Batteries
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Gloves
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Duffle or Rucksack Bag
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Down Sleeping Bag
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Water and Windproof Jacket
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Cotton Thick Socks and Woollen Socks
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Sun Hat & Scarf
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Goggles or Sunglasses & Sun Lotion
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Thermal Long Underwear Sets
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Wind Breaker Pants
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Towels
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Personal Toiletries and Medication
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Full Sleeves T-shirts & Fleece Jacket
5. Will I suffer from altitude sickness on Everest Three High Passes trekking?
It is obvious that as soon as you reach 3,000m elevation, there is always a high possibility of altitude sickness. During this trek, you spend most of the days above 3,000 meters in the Himalayas. If you drink enough water and have hygienic food items, avoiding non-vegetarian items, you can protect yourself from acute mountain sickness. Besides, you have enough days for acclimatization to best adjust to the higher altitude. Walking slowly but steadily is another method to avoid these health hazards. You can also pack some medicines, like Diamox Oral, to prevent and cure this health-related problem. More importantly, the trekking guide at Orbit Alpine Adventure helps you avoid it.
6. How is the accommodation facilities during Everest Three High Passes trekking?
Along with the growing popularity of Everest region trekking, a large number of hotels, lodges, and teahouses have been established. On all the stopovers, the hotels or teahouses provide good food and accommodation facilities. However, the higher you go, the teahouses provide basic food and accommodation facilities. In the best seasons, you may have quite difficulty finding a teahouse for on-arrival booking. So, you have to reserve them quite early before reaching the destination.
