Highlights:
“Enjoy the exciting traverse from one scenic valley to another beautiful areas. Crossing Khongma-La, Cho-La and Renjo-La with Gokyo and Everest base camp. Explore the hidden pockets of Khumbu valley on least ventured routes by trekkers. From green forested hills to barren sheer mountain wilderness of ice and glaciers. Walking around traditional villages stepped with impressive heritage cultures.”
Short Trek Summary:
Mode of Trekking: In the best available Tea-House and Lodges.
Trekking Grade: Adventurous to Challenging in snow condition.
Highest point: On top Kalapathar 5,643 m /18,514 feet and Everest Base Camp 5,364 m/17,599 feet. Khongma-La 5,535 m/18, 160 m. Cho-La Pass 5, 420 m/ 17, 782 feet and Renjo-La 5,360 m/ 17, 585 feet with Gokyo-Ri at 5,357 m /17, 575 feet high.
Areas of Trekking: Nepal North Mid-East, around Mahalangur Himalayan Range, of Khumbu district.
Start and Ending Point: Lukla to Lukla with flights both ways.
Trekking Duration: 17 Nights and 18 Days with flights both ways.
Total Trekking distance: 166 km/103 miles, round trip from Lukla to Lukla. (Excludes mileage on extra optional hikes in Namche Bazaar, Dingboche and climb of Kalapathar or Gokyo-Ri)
Total Trip in Nepal: 21 Nights and 22 Days from arrival to final departures.
BEST SEASONS FOR EVEREST THREE HIGH PASSES TREKKING:
The best time and seasons for Everest Three High Passes Trekking, or other adventures in Nepal Himalayas. Spring and autumn/fall seasons. The spring begins in March and ends in May, a lively time for pleasant walks and scenic views. Most days are fine and clear with enough sunshine hours till late afternoon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. It can get overcast in the afternoon sometimes, with chances of light rains and snowfalls. Days are much longer with sunlight hours, but cold morning and late afternoon till nighttime. Depending upon altitude and overnight stops around the high Khumbu and Everest regions. Spring is the best time for nature lovers, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species.
The next best season is autumn/fall, where most days are bright, with sunny days for clear views. Autumn/fall starts from September to November, one of the high seasons in Nepal for trekking. Days are fine with crystal clear blue sky, but it gets dark soon due to limited sunshine hours. Morning and late afternoon until nighttime are cold, and chances of light snowfall.
EXPERIENCE RELIGION & CULTURES OF THE KHUMBU SHERPAS:
The higher Himalayan region of Eastern Nepal, around Solu and Khumbu, is inhabited by the Sherpa. Known as the highlanders of Everest and Eastern Himalayas, they are the pioneers as mountain guides. The Sherpa’s are interwoven with strong Buddhist religion and cultures, similar to the Tibetan predecessors.
The first part of the trek on Everest Three High Passes leads through several traditional villages adorned with Buddhist monuments. Includes monasteries, rows of prayer walls, and spinning wheels and Stupas known as Chortens. The Sherpa celebrates their own New Year called Gyalbo Losar falls in in winter times of February or early March. 2024 is the year of a Dragon, quite similar to the
Tibetan and Chinese New Year. The Sherpa also enjoys other religious festivals such as the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. Takes place at in end of April or May, as per the Tibetan Buddhism Lunar Calendar. Including the colorful Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery.
FOODS, ACCOMMODATION AND LODGES FACILTIES AROUND KHUMBU:
Trekkers on the first few days of walks from Lukla will be amazed at the standard of lodges. Providing the facilities in every village from budget, standard to luxury class hotels, resorts, lodges, and inns. Where one can have the options of rooms from attached or common bathrooms and toilets. Most standard lodges serve a comprehensive food menu from breakfast, oats porridge, and cereals to cornflakes with toast/chapattis and pancakes. Includes a choice of egg variation. Lunch and Dinner from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Nepali, and Tibetan main course with a choice of soups. The rooms in lodges and food are the best in the Khumbu areas, en route to Everest Base Camp. After Namche Bazaar, Tengboche towards Dingboche, Chukung, and Lobuche till Gorakshep the lodge accommodations with standard lodge facilities. Including food, but rooms with attached baths and toilets are not available. Due to the harsh weather conditions, the plumbing systems freeze, in the morning and nighttime.
The foods are served in a spacious dining room with a fireplace to keep the place warm and cozy. At Chukung, Dzongla, and Thagnak including Lungden the lodges with minimum facilities with a basic food menu to enjoy. These are temporary seasonal settlements, as well as the high altitude terrains. But enjoyable with local foods like Dal Bhat, Noodles fried or noodle soups, and fried potatoes, etc.
PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENT AND INSURANCE:
For this tough and adventurous trek Everest Three High Passes, participant’s members must be in good physical shape. As well as with sound health for the challenges of climbing on steep uphill’s and long downhills. Including the cold morning and night's freezing temperatures, as well as walking on snow and ice sometimes. The age should be a minimum of 16 to a maximum of 70 years old. For below under 18 must be accompanied by parents and guardians. All trekkers must have Travel and Medical Insurance in case of unfortunate accidents and illness. Sometimes, the trek may have to be re-routed to other safe destinations. In case of broken trails from avalanches, and rock falls including the bad and unfavorable weather conditions. The daily normal flight from Kathmandu to Lukla can be delayed or canceled sometimes due to bad weather. Where trekkers should be well aware of all the unfortunate situations, if arise. The company will make the best effort for the safety and conveyance of all clients. Some members of the group might get seriously ill, which requires immediate evacuation. Using the fastest transportation for the safety of the sick clients as well as using services of Helicopter, to bring the patient to the nearest hospital. If this condition happens, trekkers have to bear all extra expenses as well as for the accompanying staff. All extra expenditures should be claimed by your insurance company. For this trek, all need to be physically fit, with good normal exercise. Like walking, jogging, or any other good physical exercise to keep your fitness level and checking with your doctor before planning and booking for Everest Three High Passes Trekking.
OVERVIEWS:
Everest Three High Passes Trekking with Himalayan Heritage is a unique experience to enjoy the glories of Himalaya towering peaks. In the harmony of impressive colorful cultures and traditional Sherpa hospitality, makes this adventure more delightful. Everest Three High Passes Trekking leads you from one scenic valley to another picturesque area. Where trekkers will soak amidst beautiful surroundings within the world’s highest mountain range in the close shadow of mighty Everest.Everest Three High Passes Trekking is an adventure that covers most of the scenic region of high Khumbu. Besides crossing over the passes of Khongma-La, Cho-La, and Renjo-La, the trek takes you to the famous Everest base camp. As well as climb to the top of Kalapathar, a popular and highest viewpoint for the closest looks of Mt. Everest.
Then heading towards the picturesque Gokyo Valley of glacial lakes with the Himalaya longest Ngozumpa Glacier. The walk then leads to the western end of Khumbu Valley at quant village of Thame. Everest Three High Passes Trekking fulfils all the highlights of the adventures, that Khumbu and Everest region has to offer. Apart from adventurous climbs and steep downhills, every hard effort is rewarded with stunning panoramic views. From the top of three passes overlooking a grand vista of the world’s four highest peaks, namely Everest, Lhotse, and Cho-Oyu. Includes Mt. Makalu with arrays of famous peaks that encircle the high passes, and have ample time for acclimatization. As well as to explore the scenic viewpoints of Nakarjung of Imjatse Valley with high Kalapathar and Gokyo-Ri ridge top. The adventure to Everest Three High Passes starts from Lukla and then heads towards the famed Namche Bazaar. As the walk progresses reaching Tengboche and the impressive colorful monastery with a spectacular panorama of Everest and majestic Ama Dablam. Then heading higher terrains towards sheer mountain wilderness to cross the three high passes of Everest.The whole journey of more than two weeks ends at Lukla for the scenic short flight back to Kathmandu. After a mesmerizing adventure of a great wonderful experience on Everest Three High Passes Trekking.