DIFFICULTY
Easy – Moderate
DURATION
21 Days
BEST TIME
April – May
Sept – Oct
COST
₹1,69,000
OVERVIEW
The Everest Base Camp three passes trek is a challenging and exciting journey that takes trekkers through three high mountain passes in the Khumbu region of Nepal. This route offers a complete journey through the Everest region, combining highlights of mountain views and local Sherpa culture. It is considered one of the toughest treks in the Everest Region, and trekkers cross three high passes, Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La, hence the name Three Passes Trek.
Throughout this trek, trekkers will experience changing sceneries, from lush montane forests to snow-covered lands, offering varied visual experiences. Moreover, trekkers will witness some of the most enormous and beautiful mountains such as Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and many more nameless peaks located in the Khumbu region. This region is known for being the most intensive mountain region, where more than 200 peaks are higher than 6000m.
The Everest Base Camp three passes trek requires a high level of fitness, endurance, and some previous trekking experience. Trekkers need to be prepared to face harsh weather conditions, including extreme cold, strong winds, and snowstorms.
Once the team member reaches the base camp, they are rewarded with climbing dry fit t-shirts, and upon reaching the summit of Nangkarshang or Kalapatthar, they receive a buff. Moreover, on return, they receive a summit certificate and medal. The rewards of completing this trek are immense, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness some of the most spectacular natural landscapes on earth and experience the unique culture and traditions of the Sherpa people.
NOTE: The pricing mentioned above is applicable exclusively for Indian passport holders. For individuals holding non-Indian passports, there is an additional charge of INR 15,000.
INCLUSIONS
- All necessary airport arrival departures
- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast plan
- Flight fare from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu for members
- Flight fare from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu for guides, porter
- Domestic airport departure taxes
- Best available tea house accommodation & food. Per person, one item from the menu is allowed during all meals of the day (breakfast, lunch & dinner). Order more at your own cost.
- Drinking water
- English speaking trekking guide and his salary
- Porter to carry luggage during trekking
- All necessary permits required for trekking
- City tour transport, tour guide, entry permit in Kathmandu as per itinerary
- Insurance for Nepalese staff
- Participants will get an exclusive discount on all Fast&Up products
EXCLUSIONS
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
- Boiled water, Beverages & alcoholic drinks
- Emergency medical evacuation
- Tips for staffs
- Personal expenses and extra services beyond itinerary
- Personal gear including sleeping bag.
- (Sleeping bag & down jacket can be hired)
- Personal Insurance
- Any expenses not mentioned in the inclusions
- INR 3000 extra will be charged if the flight takes off from Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1) Why does the EBC itinerary have a buffer day?
The one extra day in the itinerary is there to cater for weather/health-related eventualities. If not used during the trek, people prefer spending an extra day either in Namche or Kathmandu to relax and do local sightseeing.
Q2) What extra preparation do I need for the EBC + Gokyo Lake?
In terms of days, trek to Gokyo and back is 3 days extra over the EBC only itinerary. You cross a 5000 + meter pass on way to Gokyo. Overall, for both EBC and EBC + Gokyo, we recommend to maintain good fitness levels which prepares you to walk for 6–7-hour long days throughout.
Q3) Do we need sleeping bags? What kind of accommodation do we get during the trek?
Throughout the EBC & EBC + Gokyo trek, you will be staying in proper guest houses with beds and attached bathrooms. You will be provided with warm blankets / sleeping bags. However, if you prefer not using the blanket / sleeping bag which may be used by other fellow travelers and prefer your own, you may carry your personal sleeping bag.
Q4) What kind of gear is mandatory?
Check our itinerary pages that have links to the brochure. The file lists the mandatory gear in detail. That is all that you will need. Personal preferences may be extra
Q5) Can I buy clothing & other gear from Kathmandu?
You may only get half a day in Kathmandu before flying out to Lukla. Time to shop and explore will be short. Also, stock of the items / sizes you are looking for may not be available. Hence, we always recommend landing in Kathmandu fully prepared with your gear.
Q6) How long will each day be during the trek?
Most days going UP towards the Everest Base Camp, the duration will be 6-7 hours when walking in a group.
Q7) What are the chances of the Lukla flight getting cancelled, do we keep more buffer days?
In our experience, this is really unpredictable. Be ready for any and all kinds of delays in getting to Lukla. On occasions, we have also faced 2-3 day-long delays in getting to Lukla. Irrespective of the delay you face, our plan will always be to go as per schedule keeping in mind our return flights.
Q8) How cold will it be during the trek?
April & May will be cold at altitudes above 4000 meters. Be prepared to face heavy snow, and blizzards which can take temperatures as low as Minus 15-20 C. On good weather days, during the trek, it will be pleasant and you can comfortably walk in 2 layers – A full sleeves T-shirt & light outer layer.
Q9) How much cash should I carry for the trek?
Depending on your needs and wants, extra spending other than what’s covered in the trek cost can range from 5,000-10,000 ₹ to ten times these amounts or even more. 1 Indian ₹ is equivalent to 1.6 Nepalese ₹. Items like charging the phone/camera batteries are charged @ 200 ₹ per hour. Laundry can be as high as ₹ 400 per piece, in places close to the base camp.
Q10) What kind of things are chargeable during the trek that are not included in the cost?
These are items are not included in the trek cost – Laundry, mineral water bottles, electronic equipment charging, additional food purchases during the stay (packet food), and additional gear purchases in Kathmandu & Namche.
Q11) Should we buy or rent hiking poles?
Trek poles should be bought, these are not expensive. Renting for 15-18 days will cost you more.
Q12) What are the water arrangements during the trek?
All members are required to carry a filter water bottle (Panny, lifestraw, Eureka). This will solve the purpose and cut out the need for buying expensive plastic bottles.
Q13) Do we get to take a bath during EBC?
We don’t recommend this.
Q14) Do we stay in tents during the EBC?
No. The stay will be arranged in proper tea houses in buildings
Q15) What kind of insulation / down jacket do I need?
Carry a down jacket that can keep you warm in Minus 20-25 C temperatures.
Q16) What kind of trekking shoes should I wear? How many do I need?
Mid – high ankle length, water proof trekking boots are required for the EBC. One pair is enough if conditions of the shoes are good.
Q17) Do we get cellphone network on the route?
We recommended that you take NCELL SIM card once you land at Kathmandu airport and get it charged. This will work in MOST of the places on the route.
Q18) Is WIFI available during the EBC trek?
WIFI is there at ALL places of stay during the EBC, and its extra chargeable.
Q19) Do we get laundry service during the trek?
You can get your clothes washed at – Namche & Dingboche.
Q20) Which sunscreen do you recommend?
Minimum SPF 50 will be needed for the EBC.
PREPARATION GUIDE
- Have some previous trekking / mountaineering Experience.
- Weight train the body. Walk uphill or stairs steps with a weighted back pack.
- Strength training for the lower body and core. Do planks, crunches and cycling.
- Trekking to EBC requires a fit body and a conscious mind. One needs to be exercising regularly for the past 3-4 months.
- Any high altitude trek requires you to build a good amount of cardiovascular endurance. Jogging is the best exercise to increase your stamina.
- You need strong legs to success fully finish a high altitude trek. Squats are the best way to build leg strength quickly. Especially your thighs, glutes and knees.
- For detailed advice and coordination, we’ll have a WhatsApp group.
