Everest Three Passes Trek The Easy Guide to Nepals Grand Himalayan

Everest three passes trek is one of the most difficult and beautiful trek in Nepal. You cross three high mountain passes, you see huge peaks every day and you end up with a story to tell for years. I remember still standing on Kongma La. I was cold and tired, but I couldn't stop smiling.

What is so special about Everest Three Pasess Treks
The Everest 3 Passes is a full circle trek. You go over Kongma La, Cho La and Renjo La so you don't walk the same way twice. Also known as the Everest high passes trek, or the Everest circuit trek, it is one of the best three passes treks Nepal has to offer. The Everest three passes route takes you through Namche, Chhukung, Lobuche, Gokyo and Thame. On the way you visit the blue lakes of Gokyo lakes trek and reach Everest base camp via three passes. Kala Patthar is amazing view of Everest, Nuptse and Pumori. Kala Patthar The view of the Renjo La pass from Renjo La is a huge line of white peaks. A map of the Everest three passes trek will give you a sense of how the loop is put together.

Planning to Treks EBC Three Passes Treks
The Everest Three Passes trek typically costs between US$1,500 and US$3,000. Your guide, porter and hotels will set price.
Everest three passes permit process requires two permits. The first is the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit which is initially around NPR 2,000 per person. The second is the national park pass. The permit for Sagarmatha National Park is about NPR 3,000 for foreigners. Check before you travel as fees may vary.

There are two options for you. The 18 days Everest three passes trek is suitable for the fit and steady walker. The 20 days Everest 3 passes itinerary gives you some extra rest days which is good for first timers. A good Everest three passes trek itinerary always include rest days in Namche and Dingboche. Total distance of Everest three passes is about 160 to 175 km.

Best Time to do Everest Three Passes Trek

April to May and October to November. Spring is warm and flowers bloom. Clear skies in autumn. Avoid winter and the rainy season when snow and clouds make the passes unsafe.

The Truthful Part of this treks

A lot of people ask “Is Everest three passes trek dangerous?” Could be. Risks include high altitude, ice and sudden weather changes. But many trekkers do it safely with good planning and a slow pace. Everest three passes difficulty level is hard. The Kongma La pass is a tough one, a long, steep drag up to over 5,500 metres. Be careful of ice and loose rocks when crossing the Cho La pass. The most serious threat to Everest three passes trekkers is altitude sickness. Take your time walking. Drink plenty of water and rest when you need to. If you get a bad headache, feel dizzy or feel sick, tell your guide. If you get worse, drop down. Your health is more important than any pass.

How to train for Everest three passes Start at least three months before. Walk with a backpack on hills, do stair exercises to strengthen your legs, and run or cycle to build endurance. Walk many days on end.

Packing list for Everest three passes Treks

• Good down jacket, warm layers
• A sleeping bag for every season
• Worn-in walking shoes
• Walking sticks
• Microspikes for ice sections
• Sunglasses and Sun Protection
• Basic medicine (Consult your doctor about Diamox)

Go Alone or Guide?
I recommend a guided tour with three Everest passes. A guide knows the weather, detects altitude problems early, finds the trail in thick cloud. You can do it alone, but only if you have a lot of experience in high altitude trekking, and this is not a trek to learn on.

Whatever you decide to do, take it slow and enjoy it. The mountains will be waiting for you.”
For more information and detailed itinerary planning, contact All Himalayan Treks.