A Complete Three High Passes Trekking Guide

Last Updated on March 5, 2019 by Treks Planner Nepal

Everest Three Passes Trek

Introduction and Information about Everest Three Passes Trek

Renjo La pass (5,388 m/ 17,677 ft), Cho La pass (5,380 m/ 17,650 ft) and Kong Ma La pass (5,535 m/ 18,159 ft) are identified as the three passes/ high passes situated in eastern territory, Khumbu region of Nepal. Encountering Everest base camp strolling via these passes including Gokyo RI (5,384 m/ 17,664 ft), Chukung (5,550 m/ 18,208 ft) and Kalapatthar (5,545 m/ 18,192 ft) with inspection of highest peaks Makalu (8,463 m/ 27,765 ft), Lhotse (8,516 m/ 27,939 ft) plus Mt. Everest (8,848 m/ 29,028 ft) is considered as Everest three passes trekking.

Attractions of Everest three passes trekking
  • Thrilling and spectacular flight over snow-capped crests to Tenzing Hillary Airport (rated on the list of world’s adventurous airport).
  • Exploration of Sagarmatha National Park (First National Park of Nepal) encompassing total territory of (1,148 km2/ 443 sq mi) which is also enlisted on the list of World Heritage Site.
  • Opportunity to involve in complicated and breathtaking stroll experience via high passes Renjo La pass, Cho La pass and Kong Ma La pass all above 5,000 m proportionate to sea level.
  • Inspection of Gokyo RI with the largest Glacier in Nepal besides analysis of Namche Bazaar (largest settlement of Legendary Sherpa’s) moreover Tengboche Monastery (oldest Monastery of Khumbu Region) en route
  • An unbelievable glimpse of Mount Everest (highest peak throughout the globe) with morning sunrise view from Kalapatthar (Perfect vantage destination of Khumbu Region).
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Everest three passes trekking route

As we all know, there are untold trekking trails for encountering Everest base camp but in essence after sightseeing major attractions of Kathmandu valley initially pursuing the standard Everest base camp chain trip with thrilling flight till Lukla after which assists to trek forward towards Phakding till Namche Bazaar. Therefore, changing the route being passed completely through Thame, Lungdeng, Renjo La Pass (First pass), Gokyo RI, Dragnag, Cho La Pass (second pass), Zhonglha, Lobuche, Gokarshep takes to Everest base camp. Marching ahead to Kalapatthar leads forward towards Lobuche, Kong Ma La Pass (Third pass), Chukung, Dingboche, Tengboche, Jorsalle steers to Lukla to Kathmandu for concluding the trek.

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Everest three passes difficulty level

To be honest, concluding Everest three passes trek is highly complicated and adventurous undertaking. While admiring the rundown of complicated chains of trekking in Himalayas of Nepal other than it’s normal to sight this assignment in list. Crossing three passes over 5,000 m and trekking long distance along up to the elevation of 5,545 m isn’t a joke. Extremely, high scope of stamina with great physical condition are the indispensable prerequisite to conclude trek effectively in like manner, climbing up slopes, adequate cycling, swimming and outdoor/indoor exercises which is especially identified with heart and lungs devouring exercises for assisting breathing velocity in powerful term is essential to operate a long time before building up a trek despite trekking experiences.

Everest three passes trekking distance

Everest Three High Passes Trek is the ultimate tour of Everest region, known as the Khumbu. During the trip, trekkers get to witness phenomenal views of the highest mountains in the world, climbs to three mountain passes and three peaks all with altitudes of over 5,000 meters, and a taste of authentic Nepalese culture. Depending on the peaks visited, the trek’s length is about 166 kilometers (103 miles), but most of the hike is spent at altitudes above 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) and the total elevation gain is about 11,000 meters (36,000 feet), making this one an intensely difficult physical test. The average walking hours for this trek is 5 to 6 hrs per day.

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Info’s required for Everest three passes trekking

Documents and pays: Passport possessing validity of more than 6 months is required to make sure your passport span is more than required, separate photocopies of passport, proof of insurance, 2 extra pp size photos, airline tickets, ready money for purchasing Nepalese visa at Airport and (for withdrawing funds bank/ATM) photocopies of identity card.

The body wears Headscarf, headlight with elective, shades, half and long sleeves upper wears, windcheater jacket, waterproof jacket, light warm tops and match of ordinary, gloves, Inner wears, trekking shorts, trekking trousers, waterproof pants, typical socks, and comfortable trekking shoes.

Practical and welfare items: Sleeping bag, large travel bag, compact personal carry bag, a camera with extra batteries, binoculars, mini folding knife, anti-bacterial hand wash, guide books, pocket travel games, power bank. First aid box including band-aids, anti-loose motion pills, anti-headache pills, cold and cough medicine, anti-altitude sickness pills, water purification tablets, stomach antibiotic and toiletries.

Besides, requirements can vary according to seasons and conditions so don’t neglect to argue with trekking agency once before developing trek.

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Best season for Everest three passes trekking

Everest High Passes Trek

Due to over precipitation, the trail at the season of rainstorm/monsoon from June to August is particularly slippery and unsafe along the landscapes are hidden by thick mists likewise winter season from December to February is greatly frosty along low compensating in light of snowfall. If the chilly cold doesn’t bother than in like manner trek on winter season is obviously possible. After that, spring from March to May and autumn from September to November are considered as the ideal seasons to encounter Everest three passes trek. Suitable temperature and rewarding climate condition are the terms of spring and autumn seasons as the ultimate trekking period in Khumbu.

Altitude sickness and Acclimatization

As we goanna achieve elevation up to (5,545 m/ 18,192 ft) apart most of the foreign trekkers are from low elevation nearly equivalent to sea level so for ignoring the altitude difficulty operating acclimatization on systematic manner is very essential. Besides, furthermore being moderate goal fit aren’t enough to even exceedingly experienced trekkers who are set up to seize most rewarding package also need to operate acclimatization at the time of adding the elevation for ignoring all those altitude sickness issues.

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Death and casualty While Trekking in Everest Three high Passes

Upon this topic, till the records and statics shows really very low nearly equivalent death rate which seldom spots only by their negligently upon guide and carelessness. Trekking trails of Nepal are really safe apart that Everest three passes trekking chain faces rare accidents within huge gaps because this chain isn’t pursued by trekkers without a guide.

 

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