Mount Everest 3 High Pass Trek

About Mount Everest 3 High Pass Trek

Mount Everest 3 high pass trek is an ideal trekking package for the anxious adventure seekers. The Everest three high passes treks encompass you through Renjola pass (5340m), Cho La pass (5420m) and Kongma La pass (5535m) offering breathtaking vistas of iconic Himalayas and unbound natural beauty. This three high pass trek to Everest region is bound to enlighten your trekking experience naturally and spiritually. Influenced by the Tibetan culture, you will find abundant of Buddhist traces throughout your journey. Exploration of Sherpa culture, adventurous trekking trails, unbound natural beauty and chance to relish world’s popular mountain vistas are the key attraction of this trek. The best time to initiate Everest three passes trek would be autumn and spring. 

EBC Three High Pass Trek is the best option for those trekkers who are ready to embrace adventures. This trek is an opportunity to do high pass treks in the Everest region in Nepal. This trekking in the EBC offers natural glory of high altitudes. 

During the trek, you will be crossing three high passes: The Renjola pass (5435), Chola pass (5420m) and Kongma-La Pass (5535m). The trek rewards you with magnificent views of towering mountains. The views from the top of the passes are spectacular.

The trek passes across many Sherpa villages in the Khumbu region. Thus, you can witness the living culture and traditions of the ancient Himalayan Sherpas.
Gokyo Ri, Kala Patthar, and Everest Base camp are also the major attractions of the trek. The trek is an exciting journey where you can see the glaciers, moraines, sugar-coated peaks, and beautiful bio and cultural diversities.

The trek is a strenuous grade trek as it involves passing over the three high passes. But, if you have determination, courage, and a proper planning, the trek is absolutely achievable.

Highlights of Everest Base Camp Three High Pass Trek

• Scenic mountain flight to and from Lukla

• Hike across the Renjola pass (5435), Chola pass (5420m) and Kongma La Pass (5535m)

• A marvelous climb to the Gokyo Ri

• The unique culture and Himalayan lifestyle 

• Visit ancient Tengboche Monastery

• The Khumbu glacier and Icefall

• The vantage point of Kala Patthar 5,555m

• The magnificent Gokyo lakes

When is the Best Time for the Everest Base Camp Three High Pass Trek?

Autumn (September to November) is the peak season for the Everest Base Camp Three High Pass trek. Autumn brings the clearest and stable weather in the Everest region. 

During autumn, the sun shines brightly in the clear blue sky. The nature is so clean. You'll see an unobstructed and most beautiful presentation of nature.

Spring (March to May) is the most sorted seasons after Autumn. Spring brings warm sunshine in the Everest region after a harsh and chilly winter weather. 

Warm spring days are pleasant for the trek. However, the higher altitudes are colder. You might see some storms and snowfalls in early spring.

Melodious chirps of birds and the radiant colors of Rhododendrons are heartwarming. Trust me, you will have a magical trek during the Spring. 

Difficulties during Everest Three High Passes Trek

• The three passes are remote and challenging. The Kongma La pass, 5535 m is a 9 hours walk across over rugged terrain with no facilities.
• The trek includes some potentially dangerous sections. Crossing the high passes, walking over the glaciers are real risks.
• The trek takes you to very high altitudes. So, you are more prone to Acute Mountain Sickness/ Altitude Sickness.
• The trek routes are covered with piles of snow during winter. The temperature drops below freezing temperature making your trek hard.
• The trek is more challenging during rainy seasons. The wet and slippery trails are difficult to trek on. There are more chances of heavy skies and obstructed views.

Everest Region FAQS

Note: Weather in Everest is unpredictable so there is high chances of delayed as well as cancellation of the scheduled flight. The rate of flight delay and cancellation in high at Lukla. During your journey, if flight cancellation happens you have to spend an extra night at Lukla/Ktm (if you are coming back to Kathmandu or going to Lukla). So, we request to spare a couple of days if you are planning to trek in the Everest region so that you will not miss your international flight. Helicopter rescue can also an option but it cost you more.