How difficult/hard is Three Passes Trek?

Three Pass Trek is a challenging trek; to accomplish the entire trek a trekker needs to be physically and mentally fit. As the trek will lead you to an elevation of above 5000 meters frequently, so it’s very challenging. To complete the trek one needs to have some physical training before they start. Fitness level and stamina mainly determine three passes trek, so regular exercise such as swimming, jogging, hiking, cycling, etc will definitely benefit a trekker.

Can we trek Everest Base Camp during Three Pass together?

Three Passes Trek includes Kongma La Pass (5535M) , Cho La Pass (5368M) , and Renjo La Pass (5360M) and two peaks climbing Chhukung Ri 5546M and Gokyo Ri 5357M and also the Everest Base Camp 5364M and Kalapatthar 5545M . This makes the 17 days trek a circuit of the Everest region including Three Pass into the Himalayas and Everest Base Camp.

Are there sufficient accommodation facilities in the Three Passes Trek?

Three Pass Trek is a challenging trek and doable, due to the flow of tourists from around the world the region is filled with lodges, tea houses, and some excellent hotels to Namche Bazaar. As the Everest region has diverse trekking areas, but some areas are still remote in terms of modern facilities. Now, normally you will find Wi-Fi facilities in many of the lodges/tea houses (it depends upon the weather as well). Three Passes Trek is all to the Sagarmatha Conservation Area , so there is a restriction on the number of lodges and tea houses to be operated also the tea house and lodges are with a number of limited rooms and basic facilities due to the restriction by the conservation committee. However, to the lower altitude till Namche Bazaar , you can find a sufficient number of lodges and tea houses, as you descend uphill the number of tea houses and lodges diminish due to high altitude.

Can we charge our electronic gadgets in the Three Passes Trek?

Every lodge and tea house in the Everest region has a sufficient amount of electricity facilities, till Namche Bazaar they use a small community hydropower project for electricity but as you climb uphill the lodges and tea houses also use a solar panel for the supply of electricity, by paying a certain sum of money you can charge mobile, camera and other gadgets. However, this charging point will not be inside your room, all the charging points will be at the tea house reception. So charge your gadgets and pay the money, it is better recommended to carry a power bank during the trek into the Himalayas of Nepal.

Do we need special training for the Three Passes Trek?

Three Passes Trek is a challenging trek in the Everest region of the high Himalayas. Your hike will be above 5000 meters this includes three high passes, two peak hiking, the Kalapatthar hike, and the Everest Base Camp hike. All these need some extra stamina, so you need to do some physical training back home before the trek which will help you. Physical exercises such as cycling, swimming, jogging, hiking, etc will help to increase your stamina. There is no difficult climbing in the entire trek but the only point is slow hiking all the way, for this, you need to make sure you are physically and mentally well prepared for the trek.

Short Everest Three Passes Trek Cost and Itinerary 2024

Everest Three Passes Trek is one of the challenging trekking trails for lovers of adventurers, who prefer taking on challenges for the excitement. Situated in the Khumbu region of the Himalayas, Three Passes Trek is the high altitude challenging excitement on the highest plateau on the earth.

This trail will lead you across the Kongma La Pass 5530m (18,143 ft), Cho La Pass 5,420m (17,782 ft), and Renjo La Pass 5,360m(17,585 ft) the three highest passes in the Everest region of Nepal.

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Furthermore, the trail will be more exciting for any trekkers who dare to do the Gokyo Ri, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar making it happen to be ‘The Everest Circuit Trek’.

It’s not just a hike in the mountains, it’s a challenging and more exciting trek to do on the earth above the Alps, with magnificent views of large numbers of Himalayas along with Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Ama Dablam and many more...the trek makes you feel like being in the real paradise on the earth.

Starting from Lukla the gateway to the Khumbu and the Everest region of the high Himalayas, the trail will lead you to the capital city of the Himalayas the Namche Bazaar, or the city of the Sherpas the abode of the Himalayas.

Passing through the beautiful scenery of the hills and challenging trails and suspension bridges connecting the snow-melted rivers, you will be able to learn about the culture and history of the Sherpa community.

All throughout the trail, the praying flags hanging around and the Mane (Praying wheel) will soothe the inner peace. Above all, the visit to the Ama Dablam Base Camp and the Everest Base Camp and also the closest views of the four highest mountains on the earth Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Lhotse will be a lifetime experience for any of the trekkers.

The 360-degree, panoramic views of the massif Himalayas and the sunrise and sunset views from the overnight lodges make your trip the most memorable one on earth. It’s not a mere trek in the Himalayas, but a trek mixed with the nature and culture of the Himalayas, the trail will lead us close to the Tibetan border crossing some passes.

Further, the trade route of the ancient period can be seen; making it possible for the people of this region to survive through the barter system during those days across the Himalayas. Finally ending in Kathmandu with the city tour to some of the world Heritage sites the journey will lead you back to your hometown.

Discover Altitude has a specially designed Everest Short 3 High Passes Trekking Itinerary with frequent field visits by our professional staff to make sure the program goes according to the itinerary mentioned below.

For the convenience of our client detailed itinerary, cost, highlights, pictures, and the map have been provided. As it is a challenging trek in the Himalayas, the trekkers can visit this trail every season of the year.

Regarding the Short Everest Three High Passes Trekking Cost, it varies on the number of days and also the number of joining clients, as the itinerary can be started only from Lukla, so we need to fly to Lukla from Kathmandu domestic terminal.

The itinerary can be customized according to the limitations of your time and interest.

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Great EBC trip

With my friend, we did the Everest Base Camp 9-day trail. The experience was great, though quite intense - but we were well prepared. We saw all the peaks on the way and stayed in nice places with good views and rooms. The views on the way are really great - Amadablan, Everest, Lhotse...
It was a very mind-refreshing and inspiring trip - thanks to Rajesh, our guide, and Bala, our porter!

Amazing time on the way to EBC

It was an amazing trip, I had so much fun. The guide was great and very helpful. The trek was challenging but the good positive atmosphere in the group made it fun to cover the distance. Highly recommend!

Everest Base Camp

The Everest Base Camp trek was an amazing experience! My guide, Bhakta, was excellent throughout the journey. He was very informative about the region. He allowed me to set my pace and lead the trek. He was always encouraging, even when the trek got challenging. I have enjoyed his company and learned a great deal about trekking in high altitude. I am grateful to have had such a wonderful human being as my sherpa. I highly recommend him as a guide.

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

I’m towards the tail end of my 10 day EBC trek arranged by Discover Altitude. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the trip so far. Santosh did his best to make sure my trip went according to plan. He was also extremely accommodating to my request for alterations to itinerary during the trip. Always ready to help, no questions asked.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my guide, Sandip Lama. He is an energetic and hardworking young man that went above and beyond to make me trip as comfortable as possible. He’s also flexible in accommodating my last minute change request. For example, when I saw Ama Dablam for the first time, I was blown by its beauty and came up with the idea of doing a side trip to its base camp. It’s require at least half a days time. Sandip agreed without any hesitation and helped with the trip planning. In the end, the side trip didn’t happen simply because I ran out of steam. As a guide, Sandip’s main responsibility is leading me with the trip. But he also offered to carry my bag when I got very tired. This is what I call above and beyond. Again, thank you Sandip and I hope we’ll embark on my adventures in the future!

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Short Everest Three Passes Trek 2024-2025

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Day 1:Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla(2840m/9318ft/ 35minute flight) and trek to Phakding. (2610m/8563ft)- 4 hours.

Day 2:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. (3446m/11306ft)- 7 hours.

Day 3:Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar. (3446m/11306ft)- 4 hours.

Day 4:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche. (3867m/12687)- 6 hours.

Day 5:Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. (4410m/14469ft)- 6 hours.

Day 6:Acclimatization day in Dingboche. (4410m/14469ft)- 4 hours.

Day 7:Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung and climb Chhukung Ri-5546m. (4750m/ 15580ft)-6 hours.

Day 8:Cross Kongma La Pass (5535m/18159ft), trek to Lobuche. (4940m/16210ft)- 7 hours.

Day 9:Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5164m/16942ft) and to Everest Base Camp. (5364m/17598ft)- 8 hours.

Day 10:Hike to Kalapathar (3 hours hike) and trek to Lobuche. (5545m/18192ft)- 3 hours.

Day 11:Trek from Lobuche to Dzongla. (4830m/15850ft)- 3 hours.

Day 12:Trek to Gokyo via Cho La Pass (5368m/17611ft)- 7 hours.

Day 13:Acclimatization day in Gokyo: Climb Gokyo Ri and some tour in the surrounding lakes. (5357m/17575ft)- 7 hours.

Day 14:Trek to Lumde via Renjo La Pass(5360m/17585ft)- 7 hours.

Day 15:Trek from Lumde to Namche Bazaar. (3446m/11306ft)- 6 hours.

Day 16:Namche Bazaar to Lukla. (2840m/9318ft)- 6 hours.

Day 17:Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu- 30 minutes

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Great EBC trip

Sergey G, United States

Amazing time on the way to EBC

Asel A, United States

Everest Base Camp

Daniel L, United States

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

Eva B, Hungary

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

Nick O'Connell, New Zealand

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

Jackie Z, United States

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

Stephanie S, United States

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

Hongtao Chen, United States

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