Everest 3 High Pass Trek ( Kongma La Pass 5535 m, Cho La pass 5368 m, Renjo La pass 5360 m)

Everest three High pass trekking

The Everest high pass trekking is an adventurous and most challenging trek in the Everest region. This trekking is best for adventure lovers who are looking for fun with more thrilling and adventurous Himalayans trek in Nepal. The Everest three pass trekking provides a closer look into the alien terrain, frosty altitude, and endless individual struggle at towering altitudes. In this trek, you will reach Everest base camp, passing through three highest passes in the Khumbu region- Kongma La Pass (5535 m), Cho La Pass (5420 m), and Renjo La Pass (5340 m). It will allow you to explore the hidden corners of the Everest region.

Moreover, Everest high pass trek take place in the Sagarmatha National Park region which covers an area of 1148 sq.km. The vegetation of this region is tiny in sized and plants are not found at altitudes above 5750 m. This national park is home to 118 species of birds and rare mammals such as snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, and red panda.

Similarly, the trail goes through several fine valleys and picturesque villages where you will explore the Tibetan ethnic group (Sherpa). They are the native of Nepal’s highest mountains. Sherpas construct gompas to practice their religious practices. Tengboche was the first celibate monastery in the region. The majority of sherpas are Buddhists. Their culture and lifestyle are also fascinating. Their main festival is the Lhosar festival. It falls in February or March. Furthermore, they also celebrate a festival called Mani Rimdu. It usually falls during October. The festival is significant to the Sherpa. It is celebrated massively in the Tengboche monastery.

Overall, most of the accommodations of the Everest region are managed by sherpas. The Sherpa community populates the Namche village. So, when you visit Namche, you get great hospitality from them. The people are warm- hearted and welcome the climbers and tourists from bottom of the heart.

1) Best season for Everest High Pass Trek

Simply, all the seasons are the best for doing this trek, but especially, Autum is the festive season for trekkers from all around the world for trekking in Nepal. Similarly, it is considered as best time because the temperature is neither too hot nor too cold and wildflowers bloom in plenty making refreshing and pleasant environment which fits for trekking.

Spring is also another best seasons for trekking as beautiful flowers bloom and new leaves start to grow. The whole environment becomes green which give you fresh air and please your eyes.

However, monsoon and winter is the second best time for trekking. The difficulty of the trek increases if you trek during the monsoon season. There are heavy rainfalls making the route muddy and slippery. You must be careful with your steps. In the same way, during the winter, the Everest region is precisely enclosed with snow. This will cause difficulty in walking and passing the trails.

2) Foods and Accommodation

The lodge/ teahouses provide various kinds of foods. It consists of Chinese and continental dishes like noodles, spaghetti, spring rolls, and steaks. In additions, soups, sandwiches, momo, macaroni dishes, pizza, etc. It is better to include light foods during lunchtime as it makes you feel lighter and easy while you walk. But for high altitude, we always recommended garlic soup which is a natural means of preventing altitude sickness along with the Nepalese staple diet of Dal Bhat.

The route of Everest three pass trekking has several tourists- friendly teahouses with basic accommodation facilities. You can get luxury room at the lower region by paying an additional price. As you ascend higher, the rooms are available in twin- sharing basis. The shower and rest room will be on sharing basis. In a room, you will find two beds with mattresses, a pillow and warm blankets.

3) Fitness/ Experience

Physical fitness level, health, and medical required for Everest High Pass trek. The Everest high pass is not a strenuous trekking trail. You will be regularly hiking for around 4 to 5 hours on average depending on the destination. So, this trek is not recommended for trekkers who are suffering from chronic ailments or have heart or lung diseases. It is better to avoid this trip.

However, all the trekkers having an average level of fitness can easily complete this trek. If you have any kind of previous trekking experience or regular exercise it will be an added advantage but not compulsory.

4) Travel Insurance

Any trek in Nepal, including the Everest high pass Trek, demands travel insurance. The trek includes high- altitude trekking, which may be physically challenging and dangerous. When buying travel insurance for the Everest high pass trek, ensure that it covers high altitude trekking and emergency helicopter evacuation, as these can be expensive without insurance. Furthermore, obtain additional coverage of activities like hiking, mountaineering, and adventure sports.

5) Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness is common in mountains above the altitude of 3000 m. Headache, nausea, tiredness, shortness in breathe, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, rapid pulse and extreme dehydration etc are the symptoms occur when your body tries to adjust to the lower air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. If any of these symptoms are seen on you while trekking in Everest region you should immediately get the medical help before it is too late.

Here are the tips which has been tried our experienced trekking guides to prevent altitude sickness in Everest high pass trek.

Stop and rest where you are

Make sure you’re drinking enough water

Do not smoke, drink alcohol or exercise

Eating foods and drinking fluids that contain carbs

6) Guide and Porter

The Everest High pass hike is a solo trek, but we suggest hiring a licensed trekking guide for a better experience and to obtain PERMIT/ TIMS card through authorized trekking agencies registered with the government of Nepal.

However, our guides are highly experienced, helpful, qualified, friendly, English speaking and well- trained. More importantly, they are licensed trekking guide with guide insurance and technically competent. They always carry essential safety equipment, gear, and first aid kid. A guide acts as a mediator between you and the local peoples and tells you about their culture, history, and lifestyles.

7) Everest 3 pass trek permit

As with other treks in Everest, you will need 2 different permits. They are Everest (sagarmatha) National Park Entry Permit and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Local tax.

The Sagarmatha National Park Permit can be bought in Kathmandu or en- route to manjo before Namche Bazar. And for the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu local tax, you have to pay in Lukla.

All the required trekking permits will be manage and carry by our guide and he/ she will hand you all the permits after successfully completing the trek. Later on, Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours Pvt. Ltd. grant you a trekking certificate for a beautiful memory.  

8) Special Equipments and things suggested for 3 Pass Trekking

Good quality trekking boots and crampon

Water bottles or hydration system (at least 2 Liters capacity)

Water proof cover for your back pack

Sleeping bag and waterproof and warm clothing

Moreover, as you know 3 pass trekking is the most difficult trekking trip, so in pass trekking day you have to wake up early (around 4.30 am) and start walking. And you have to compulsory carry a pack lunch and 3- 4 liters water from teahouse.

9) Yeti Skull

Khumjung gompa possesses a rare Yeti Skull. Sherpas believe that the finding of mysterious footprint in the snow and several incidents of yak’s killings support the legend. Sherpas accounts the Yeti’s height is approximately 6.8 feet with a conical scalp, pointed ears, hairless chest area and human like face. The creature is said to have a very bad temperament and will attack anyone who ventures close enough.