Everest High Pass Trekking is perhaps the most adventurous and challenging trek in Nepal. See if you can achieve the daring feat of crossing the three high Himalayan passes, Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,380m), and Renjo La (5,388m), then surely this is the right trip for you. The trek covers all major places in Everest classical trekking in Sagarmatha region including Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, Everest base camp, and Gokyo Lake over Chola La pass and Sherpa village of Thame crossing Renjo-la pass.
The Everest 3-pass trek starts after the scenic half-hour flight to Lukla. This flight is the most exciting one with the view of Panoramic Mountain and diverse landscapes. The first part of the trek allows you to pass through the serene forests of birch and Juniper up the Bhote Koshi stream. You will have enough time to acclimatize in Namche whilst experiencing Sherpa culture, Customs, cuisine, and hospitality. You will be trekking through rough terrain, moraines, and glaciers once at a higher altitude. Visiting the Nuptse Glacier near Kongma La Pass, Gokyo Valley near Cho La Pass, and Ngozumpa Glacier in Renjo La Pass will be a captivating and rewarding experience. The three passes provide spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu (8,481m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Peak 38, Cholatse, Tobuche, and Island Peak. Other attractions of this trek are an exploration of Gokyo Tsho, Angladumba Tsho (4,500m) lakes, and Gokyo Ri (5,300m) peaks.
On your return route, you will visit Everest Base Camp (5,357m) and climb atop Kala Patthar to enjoy an up-close view of Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Khumbu Glacier. You also visit the 500-year-old Tengboche Monastery to see monks practice Buddhist meditation and attend daily prayers.
As you are trekking in high-altitude terrain, you have to be physically fit and sometimes it requires the basic knowledge of mountaineering. However, it depends on the trekking seasons and weather conditions. April to May and September to November are the best time for Everest High Pass trekking. Global Adventure Trekking provides the best-skilled trek leader. Here is the list of trekking and climbing gear please visit the link. Our crews are well-insured and familiar with high altitudes. Take this most adventurous activity in the Nepal Everest region and reward yourself by conquering the world-famous Everest high pass trekking.
