Everest High Pass Trek

Overview of Everest High Pass Trek

The main attraction of the Everest Three Passes Trek is the three passes – Renjo La (5,446m), Cho La (5,420m), and Kongma La Pass (5,535m). Though it is a very strenuous trek, it guarantees the exhilarating experience of adventure, perseverance, and excitement. Furthermore, the view from the top is spectacular as one can get the closest possible views of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Cho-yu, and Makalu.

Everest area has highlights that make trekkers develop different styles to explore its richness. Dropping another classic trek, some adventurous hikers finally go through all three deep and dangerous crevasses (passes), i.e., Everest High Pass Trek, to view the world’s highest peaks. More challenging than the traditional Everest trek, it involves crossing three passes, Kongma-La Pass (5535m), Cho-La Pass (5368m), and Renjo La pass (5338m). The breathtaking sceneries, awe-inspiring snow-covered peaks, and playful village landscapes are experiences that can give you a lifetime of a beautiful memory.

Like every other Everest trek, it starts from a 35 min flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The 17 or longer days trek then introduces the Sagarmatha National Park, allowing you to explore the forest inhabitants’ diversity of floras and faunas. The greenery of parks, colorful rhododendron forests, and the sight of playful monkeys are not a scene you can view anytime. Trekker’s junction Namche Bazaar, a place for acclimatization, reminds you of the bustling Kathmandu city as it has places to see, shop, and eat.

Highlights of Everest High Pass Trek

Photo Gallery

Renjo La Pass

Kongma La Pass

Kala Patthar

Chola Pass

Previous Next

Inclusion Details

Trip Detail Information

Everest High Pass Trek Route

The Everest High Pass trek can start by enjoying La pass or Kongma La pass, depending on the guides and trekkers’ interests. The Renjo La Pass has beautiful villages like Thame and Lungdhen. The difficulty ascending the newly found and highest pass then requires a leisure descent to the Tranquil mountain lake Gokyo. You reach the icy and most interesting Cho La Pass by climbing the Gokyo Ri (5330m/17487 feet) for a magnificent view of mountains and glaciers like Ngozumpa.

The trail also passes Everest Base Camp itself, where the place Kala Patthar (5545m) gives you the enigmatic and closest view of Mt. Everest. Descending the Chhukung Ri, hidden under the Lhotse-Nuptse wall, is a long hike to the Kongma La Pass. The long hike is more enjoyable when a famous monastery welcomes you to Tengboche. Down through the beautiful valley of Khumjung, Everest high pass trek ends back in Lukla.

Though the long, strenuous hike is tiring and challenging, the Sherpa people’s service and their hospitability make everything worthwhile at the end of the day.

Accommodation and Meals

We don’t follow the practice of compromising on accommodation and meals. As accommodation in Kathmandu, you will be staying in one of the finest five-star hotels. Kathmandu’s accommodations will enchant you with its amenities, such as hot showers and internet facilities. Furthermore, teahouses in the Everest Region will provide your accommodation during the trek. Because these teahouses provide traditional Nepali accommodations, you will have the option of sharing the bathroom there.

You may completely appreciate the beauty of magnificent mountains touching the sky from the windows of these teahouses. Furthermore, the room will be smaller, including comfortable beds and cushions. You may discover faux fur wool blankets and great mattresses. Additionally, while staying in Kathmandu, we will provide you with breakfast and dinner. All meals, including breakfast, dinner, and lunch throughout the trek, come under the trekking package.

Take advantage of the beautiful breakfast, which includes milk tea and bread baked in the vicinity, to enjoy the morning. Additionally, the lunch menu offers traditional Nepali cuisine and Tibetan and European specialties. During the evening, you will be able to appreciate traditional Nepalese cuisine as well as other delicacies fully. There will also be a variety of appetizers and snacks, including momos, Chowmien, Chapatti, Khir, and others.

Best Season for the Trek

Spring Season

A season like spring won’t exist for the Everest High Pass Trek. Everything seems incredible during this time of year. Moreover, The springtime in the Everest region brings beautiful views from March through May. The mild weather will provide an excellent glimpse of the beautiful mountains and glaciers.

Autumn Season

The windy weather clears away all the smog and humidity, giving a clear glimpse of the mountains and their surrounding beauty. Your body will experience a gratifying sensation due to the rhododendron wave and the fragrance of the woods. September through November are a crucial and fantastic period for the Everest High Pass trek. During this time of year, moderate rain helps to keep the air clean and changes the appearance of the Khumbu region’s landscape.

Winter Season

From the end of November to the first of February, the Everest region’s chilly climate will make your trek challenging. There will be snow and ice everywhere above the Dingboche to Gokyo. The deep snow will provide problems along the trek, extending the distance and time needed to finish it. So, only snow and winter enthusiasts can appreciate the subfreezing conditions in the Everest region.

Summer Season

In the Everest Region, heavy rains from June to August cause everything to become soggy and damp. Similarly, the monsoon winds flowing from the Bay of Bengal provide considerable rain to this region. Trekkers who enjoy trekking in an adventurous season would be fortunate to trek during this time. Additionally, shorts and a half vest are preferable for daytime trekking due to the high temperature.

Everest High Pass Trek Difficulty

The Everest High Pass Trek ranges from highly severe to moderately challenging. It will take 5 to 6 hours each day to make the steep ascent from Dingboche to Gokyo, making the trek strenuous. As you move out from Namche Bazaar, the elevation will rise, requiring more endurance and stamina to overcome.

As a result, the trek will be more complex and have a narrower course above 4000 to 5000 meters in elevation. Taking precautions against altitude sickness above 4000m and ascending the trial with incredible mental and physical steadiness will yield the most satisfactory results. However, this excursion will be appropriate for both novice and professional trekkers.

Things to do Before Trek

There won’t be much to be aware of before the Everest High Pass Trek, but preparing yourself before the trek will make this expedition more joyful. Additionally, stretching and mild cardiovascular activities are ideal before the trek. Similarly, exercises targeting your muscles will make them flexible and easier for you to use in steady-state trials.

Running uphill and downhill while carrying backpacks and swimming can also increase your confidence level for the expedition. Additionally, bring any necessary goods you’ll need for the trek. Furthermore, predicting the weather before the trek can help you get mentally ready by letting you know how it may be throughout the expedition.

Safety Tips for Everest High Pass Trek

While on the trek, safety is always prioritized over all else. Before training, you must first and foremost concentrate on workouts and activities that will keep your body stable and perfectly fit for the trek. It would help if you also had a general understanding of the equipment utilized for trekking. Trekking beyond 5000 meters without equipment is allegedly dangerous.

Pack everything correctly, including your trek accessories and woolen clothing. Furthermore, it will be feasible to altogether avoid altitude sickness with the correct quantity of rest and food intake throughout the trek. In an emergency, we will notify the rescue and evacuation teams and the medical personnel to arrive on the spot.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What other travelers say?