The Everest Three Passes Trek: The owner-led adventurous trek

The Everest Three Passes Trek is the most challenging high altitude trek in the Everest region. It is personally led by owner of Nepal Trekscape, Ajit Adhikari. The route gives you the opportunity to test your limitation and rewards you with authentic high Himalayan wilderness experience. You will cover world’s highest mountain passes—Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,420m), and Renjo La (5,360m) in this trek. Additionally, it gives you chance to explore every area of Upper Khumbu region of Nepal.

Along the trails, you will explore many Sherpa villages and almost each village has at least one Everest summiteer. You may get insights of Mount Everest expedition and mounteering lifestyle of indigeneous people of Khumbu region.

Why is the Everest Three Passes Trek adventurous?

The Everest Three Passes Trek requires lots of stamina and determination since all three passes are above 5300 meters. This trek is more physically demanding and provides you thrilling experience compared to standard Everest Base Camp Trek.

Cross three separate high passes:

It allows you to cross three separate high passes which are above more than 5000 meters from the sea level.

Kongma La Pass (5,535 m)

Kongma La (5535 m) is the highest pass of the Everest region and forms bridge between Chhukung Valley and Lobuche. The trail of this pass traverse through rocky slope, glacial moraine and frozen ground. From the top, you can see the direct view of Makalu (8,485 m), south face of Lhotse (8,516m) and peak of Ama Dablam (6,812m). Additionally, below you can see glacial valleys.

Cho La Pass (5,420 m)

Cho La (5420 m) acts as the bridge between village of Dzongla and Thagnak. Additionally, it serves as the gateway to the Gokyo Valley. The trail of this pass traverse through rocky moraine and slippery ice. From the top, you can see breathtaking views of Cholatse (6,440m), Ama Dablam, Lobuche East, and Taboche.

Renjo La Pass (5,360 m)

Renjo La (5360 m) connects Valley of Gokyo to Thame.  The trail of this pass traverse through rocky moraine and steep mountain path. From the top, you can see stunning views of Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m), and Cho Oyu (8,188m).

Adjust high altitude environment

During this trek, you need to stay above 4000 meters altitude for 10 days. You will hike to two viewpoints which are above 5000 m altitude:  Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) and Kala Patthar (5,545 m) You must follow acclimatization activities guided by your lead guide to prevent high altitude sickness. If you are a beginner trekker it is not recommended to you.

Experience high Himalayan wilderness

This trek gives opportunity to experience high Himalayan wilderness. You will traverse through fewer crowd, less human settlement, challenging trails, snowcapped mountain, glaciers and gokyo lake. Additionally, you will also experience the culture, tradition and life style of indigenous people of Everest region. You will also get wonderful opportunity to meet real Everest summiteer of the Everest region.

How can I be prepared for The Everest Three Passes Trek?

Pre-trek preparation for the Everest Three Passes Trek plays an incredible role to complete it successful. Since, we spend almost 10 days above 4000 meters altitude we must do pre-trek preparation.

Here are the following key preparations you must do:

Physical Preparation:

This trek involves at least 6 to 8 hours of walking each day depending upon your pace. You must perform cardio activities (cycling, running, stair climbing) every day. We suggest you to go for hike with a bag pack at least once a week. Additionally, perform leg strengthening exercises such as squats and lunges. Hence, this physical preparation must be started three months before your trek starts.

Mental Preparation:

Physical preparation is not enough for this trek. You must be mentally prepared to complete this must adventurous and challenging trek. Its trekking days are comparatively longer than other Everest region treks. You may feel hard when crossing three high passes. Sometime you may need to climb steep uphill and walk on rocky moraine. At that time, you must do positive self-talk with yourself. To be mentally prepared, you can read blog of experienced trekking guides on the topics: how they completed this trek. Additionally you may get insights from real trekkers by talking with them.

Essential Trekking Gear:

We suggest you to buy high quality essential trekking gear. Investment in right trekking gears helps to protect you from cold temperature of the Khumbu region.

Here is the list of trekking gears you must buy for the Everest Three Passes Trek:

• high-quality trekking boots
• warm socks
• windproof down jacket and trousers
• thermal wear
• warm and windproof gloves
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Sunscreen with SPF
• Lip balm with high SPF
• Trekking poles
• Headlamp
• High quality sleeping bags rated for cold temperature upto negative 15 degree Celsius

Why Nepal Trekscape for the Everest Three Passes Trek?

Nepal Trekscape have already organized different category of high-altitude trek from moderate to challenging. Here are why we can be your best trekking partner:

Owner led trek

Nepal Trekscape never hire guide to trek in Everest Region whether it is moderate or challenging. The Everest Three Passes Trek is personally led by the owner of Nepal Trekscape, Ajit Adhikari. He have more than 15 years of experience in trekking to Everest Region. Additionally, he had led many independent trek to Everest Region successfully. As a responsible guide, he ensures your safety while you are trekking and exploring Everest region.

Acclimatization Protocol

Owner of Nepal Trekscape follows proven acclimatization protocol in order to train your body to adapt the environment of high altitude. Acclimatization plays the significant role to make your trek successful yet enjoyable by preventing altitude sickness.

When we trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), there is slight gain of altitude by 830 meters. Here we walk in slow pace and take short breaks frequently and we stay overnight at here. We take nutritious dinner here and give our body time to acclimatize. Next day, we explore Sherpa village, Khunde (3840 m) and Khumjung (3790 m). Then we will hike up to Everest View Hotel located in Syangboche ridge to see stunning view of Mount Everest. After sometime, we will again return back to Namche Bazaar to stay overnight.

Similarly, we have separated acclimatization day at Chhukung (4730 m). Early in the morning, we hike to Chhukung Ri (5,550 m) which prepare us to adapt the environment of Kongma La Pass. We constantly drink water to hydrate ourself. After spending sometimes, we again return back to teahouse of Chhukung to stay overnight.

Hence, in this way owner of Nepal Trekscape have developed acclimatization protocol based on “Climb High, Sleep Low”, Hydration and Nutrition, Rest Days.

Continuous Health Monitoring

Owner of Nepal Trekscape continuously monitor your health condition using oximeter from Namche Bazar. Above 3,000 meters, there is a risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE). Oxygen availability is much lower than at sea level and your body will experience significant drops in oxygen saturation.

Owner use oximeter to detect falling oxygen saturation early. Output of oximeter helps him to make timely decisions whether to descend or take rest in same altitude.

He doesn’t just check once in a day but they check twice daily throughout your trek, every morning and every evening after your dinner. Sometimes, if he sees you are feeling difficulty then he checks your oxygen saturation frequently. Your health is his first priority.

Transparency in trek arrangement cost

Nepal Trekscape provide you detail of the cost for food, accommodation, transportation, guide service, porter service, permits and flight (Lukla-Kathmandu). We operate your trek with transparency. We try our best to organize your trek in budget without compromising quality of our trekking service.