Everest High Passes Trek
Trip Overview
Trip at a Glance
- Country: Nepal
- Trip grade: Difficult
- Destination: Nepal
- Activities: Everest Trekking
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu and tea houses during the trek
- Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu and 3 meals during the trek
- Maximum altitude: 5545m
- Group size: 2-14
- Best Season: April - May & Sept - Nov
Thinking about a challenging trek to Everest Region? THREE PASS TREK is a thrilling option to conquer the major 3 high passes of Everest region. It not only gives an extraordinary feeling for adventure but also gives an opportunity to explore the natural and cultural beauty of the Himalayas. Nevertheless, many trekkers do not get that chance due to several reasons mainly mountain sickness and physical fitness. It is always advised to choose this THREE PASSES TREK only if you are capable of climbing mountains according to the adjustments of the altitude and climate. This is a purely bewildering trekking adventure that really demands a strong commitment. Three high passes Trek of the Everest region is an outstanding trekking experience of your lifetime. Hence, Step On Himalaya has brought this package for THREE HIGH PASS TREK as an ultimate choice for a complete enthralling trekking adventure at a feasible cost. So, get ready to feel the vibes of Everest.
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FAQ's
Everest Base Camp Trek is categorized as Moderate, Adventurous, and Challenging/Strenuous.
There are different types of packages for Everest Base Camp Trekking. Depending upon the trekking you choose, the duration varies from 12 days to 22 days.
It totally depends upon your fitness level. If you are able to walk 5 to 6 hours daily, you can attempt the Everest Base Camp trekking. The duration of the trekking also matters.
The temperature varies as per the season of the year. It also depends upon the alterations in the elevations. It is from 5° C to 20° C normally in the morning during the months of April to September. While from the month of October to March, the temperature might fall below a minimum of - 10° C to a maximum of 15° C during the day time. It is usually cold in the night time.
The higher you go, the more change in the climate. There are abrupt changes in the weather at the Base Camp on Everest.
The best season to trek to Everest Base Camp is Spring during the months of March to May. The post-monsoon fall (September to November) is also considered to be the better season while Winter(December, January, February) is colder and rain might halt the trek during Summer or Monsoon (June to August) season.
The shortest and most convenient route is via Lukla. But there are various routes to reach Everest Base Camp. The route via Jiri is the oldest one. Another route is from Arun valley in Eastern Nepal, from the Makalu area passing through 2 high passes, from Rolwaling crossing the Tashi Labtsa high pass, etc.
The cost depends on what type of selected package. There are various types of packages to Everest Base Camp like 14 days-Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest Luxury Trek, Short Everest Trek, Everest Base Camp Budget Trek, Everest Three High Passes Trek, etc. For example, all the facilities are arranged in the five-star level to a possible extent in Everest Luxury Trek while there are some limitations in Everest Base Camp Budget Trek. In Budget Trek, you have to hire a porter with an additional cost, arrange the accommodation and meals in Kathmandu by yourself, etc.
No, there isn’t any age bar or limit for trekking to Everest Base Camp. But it is always essential that the trekker be in good shape of fitness and possess an optimistic attitude.
A trekker has to walk a minimum of 5 to 8 hours daily.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,428 ft) International airport and transfer to hotel. 
Day 02: Stay in Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,428 ft) for official procedure and gear check, overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and start trek to Phakding (2,651 m/8,700 ft), overnight at guest house.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,438 m/11,280 ft), overnight at guest house
Day 05: Rest day in Namche bazaar (3,438 m/11,280 ft) for acclimatization (a short walk to Syangboche – 3800 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 06: Trek to Thame (3845 m/12615fit), overnight at guest house.
Day 07: Trek to Marlung (4135 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 08: Trek to Lungden (4600 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 09: Trek to Renjo La Base Camp (4890 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 10: Trek to Gokyo (4775 meters) after crossing Renjo La Pass (5388 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 11: Rest till the afternoon at Gokyo and climb to Gokyo RI (hillock) - 5420 meters for sunset view on Mt. Everest), overnight at guest house.
Day 12: Trek to Thangnak (4695 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 13: Trek to Dzong La (4840 meters) after crossing Cho La Pass (5380 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 14: Trek to Lobuche (4925 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 15: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5300 meters) and back to Gorakhshep (5165 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 16: Climb to Kala Patthar (5545 meters – the best view of Mt. Everest) and descend to Lobuche (4925 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 17: Trek to Chhukung (4775 meters) after crossing Kongma La Pass (5535 meters) – between Khumbu and Imja Valleys, overnight at guest house.
Day 18: Trek to Dingboche (4410 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 19: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters), overnight at guest house.
Day 20: Trek to Lukla (2800 meters), overnight at guesthouse.
Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel
Day 22: Transfer to airport, departure onward destination.
Cost Details
What is included?
- Local Sim card is given by the representative upon arrival at the airport (if more than 3 members in a group)
- Airport pick up and drop facility in a private vehicle
- All surface transportation by Private Car/Jeep/Hiace including Sightseeing and domestic airport transfer
- Three nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on BB plan.
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trekking.
- Guide and Porters Charges including salary, insurances, food and accommodation, equipment and gears
- Domestic Air Fare from (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu) both ways.
- Sagarmatha National Park Fee & TIMS card
- All applicable taxes for local and government services
- Step On Himalaya T-shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate
- Down jacket and sleeping bag during the trek
- Duffle bag for the trekking
What is not included?
- Nepal Entry Visa Fee
- International Airfare
- Personal Expenses (Tips, phone calls, laundry, bar bills, extra porter, hot water, hot shower, tea/coffee, and any beverages, etc.)
- Medical and Travel Insurance
- Emergency Evacuation or Rescue Service charges
- All drinks and beverages
- Tips and perks to the trekking staffs including driver
- Anything not mentioned in “INCLUDED” section