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Hotels and Tea Houses
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March to May Sep to Dec
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5,554m/18,192ft
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Breakfast in city & BLD during the trek
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Private Transportation
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Overview
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Hotels and Tea Houses
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March to May Sep to Dec
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5,554m/18,192ft
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Breakfast in city & BLD during the trek
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Private Transportation
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Hotels and Tea Houses
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March to May Sep to Dec
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5,554m/18,192ft
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Breakfast in city & BLD during the trek
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Private Transportation
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About Everest Three Passes Trek
The Everest Three High Passes Trek takes you along the Lapland of the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest. This package is one of the most thrilling yet charismatic treks offered by Touching the void trekking . It also gives you the exclusive opportunity to scale three high peaks. The three high peaks are Chhukung Ri, Kala Patthar, and Gokyo Ri. As you cross through three of the high passes in the region that are Kongma- La (5,535/18,159 ft), Cho-La (5,420m/17,782 ft) and Renjo-La (5,340m/17,520 ft).
Everest Three High Passes Trek is one of the most incredible trekkings in Nepal, Traverses through the diverse Himalayan flora and fauna, rough terrain and ethnic villages, all with the backdrop of mighty Himalayan peaks, this trek also gives you the exclusive possibility to explore the untouched valley of Nangpa-La, the Sherpa village of Marlung and the monastery village of Thame along with other numbers of ethnic villages and pastoral settlements we encounter on our trail. Among three passes the journey starts with the crossing of the Kong Ma La Pass then Chola Pass and eventually the third Renjo La Pass.
This 20-days trek is the Himalayan delight for the trekkers. Touching the void trekking offers this Trek at the most competitive price with high-quality services. If you are an admirer of the mountain madness then this is the right trekking package to choose. Touching the void trekking assures you the best hospitality and quality services. The good relationship is precious than anything else we believe it. So, Let’s list the awesome journey in our lifetime list together.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264 ft]
- Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Day 03: Kathmandu – Lukla [2,800m/9,184 ft] – Phakding [2,652m/8,700 ft]: 3 – 4 hrs
- Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazaar [3,440m/11,280 ft]: 5 – 6 hrs
- Day 05: Rest or Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
- Day 06: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche [3,870m/12,694ft]: 5 – 6 hrs
- Day 07: Tengboche – Dingboche [4,360 m/14,300 ft]:5 – 6 hrs
- Day 08: Dingboche – Chhukung [4,750m/15,580 ft]: 3 – 4 hours
- Day 09: Chhukung: Climb Chhukung Ri [5,546m] and trek back to Chhukung: 3 – 4 hrs
- Day 10: Cross to Kongma-La Pass [5,535m/18,159 ft] – Lobuche [4,940m/16,210 ft]: 6 – 7 hrs
- Day 11: Lobuche – Gorak Shep [5,170 m/16,961 ft] – Everest Base Camp [5,364m/17,594 ft] – Gorak Shep: 8 – 9 hrs
- Day 12: Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar [5,545m/18,192 ft] – Lobuche [4,940m/16,207 ft]: 8 – 9 hrs
- Day 13: Lobuche – Dzongla [4,830m/15,850 ft]: 3 – 4 hrs
- Day 14: Dzongla – Gokyo [4800m/15,580 ft] via Cho La pass [5,368m/17,611 ft]: 7 – 8 hrs
- Day 15: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri [5,357 m/17,570 ft] and hike to fifth lake: 5 – 6 hrs
- Day 16: Gokyo – Marlung [4,210m/13,810 ft] via Renjo-La Pass [5,360m/17,585 ft]: 7 – 8 hrs
- Day 17: Marlung – Namche Bazaar: 5 – 6 hrs
- Day 18: Namche Bazaar – Lukla: 6 – 8 hrs
- Day 19: Fly Back to Kathmandu
- Day 20: Final Departure
Additional Info
The Trekking Group
For this trek there will be one leader, assistant leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters for carrying luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter). This arrangement ensures that should anybody in the group get sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the trek for groups of any size but we after years of experience we have found a maximum of twelve people to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you’d like to book this trip for a larger group then that can be arranged too.
Accommodations
You will be staying 3-star hotel in Kathmandu; and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 360.Touching the void trekking will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.
Meals
All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided during the trek whereas breakfast will be served in Kathmandu. During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well as Tibetan, Indian and the more common continental cuisines. We have breakfast and dinner on guest houses where we spend the night and have lunch on the way. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners.
Leader(S) & Staff Arrangements
The most significant thing that makes our Everest Base Camp Trek successful, enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful trek leader and the crew members with ability of operating our days in the mountain smoothly. Our trek will be led by the best and most professional leaders. All of Touching the void’s trekking leaders are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate experience, leadership skills and personal aptitude. With an objective of sustaining local communities, Touching the void trekking only employs local staff who have adequate knowledge about culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, and history of their local region(s). The trek and expedition leaders have undergone the following trainings:
- Intensive Wilderness First Aid
- Trekking Guide Training
- Eco Trekking Workshop and Adventure Meet
- English Language
- Conservation and Biodiversity
- Rock climbing, Ice Climbing and Mountaineering (for expedition leaders)
Porter Care
Touching the void trekking is firmly committed to porter rights. We make sure that all our porters are well treated and well paid. Further, Touching the void trekking provides the level of shelter, clothing and footwear that these harsh environments demand. Porters who become sick are treated with the same care and attention as other team members. We have previously used helicopters at company’s expense to rescue porters from dangerous situations. And for the porter’s sake, all trekkers keep their luggage bag weight under 15kgs/33 pounds. We support the work of the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG), making our resources available to them to help improve the working conditions of the porters.
Environmental Concerns
The Everest region is stunningly beautiful, but equally fragile. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as we do. Hence, the tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve it. Touching the void trekking employs a ‘zero impact’ policy on the natural environment and the traditional communities that live at the traveled places. We enforce a number of do’s and don’ts. We also work alongside KEEP in order to maintain our environmental concerns.
Travel Insurance
It is a condition upon joining any of Touching the void trekking trips that all clients be insured for comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please note that we don’t arrange or sell insurance.
Acclimatization
Since we cover high mountain passes on our trek it is important that we plan the itinerary with utmost consideration of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Going up at higher altitudes too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to result in death. The higher the altitude, the less oxygen will be in the air and our body needs time to adapt to an environment with less oxygen. Therefore, three days have been set aside for acclimatization. We will be resting in Namche Bazaar, Chhukung, and Gokyo, which will help us acclimatize to the high altitude.
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
Everest High Passes Trek is a difficult trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. In some days we might even need to walk 8 to 9 hours. Walking in higher altitude is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for a few months prior to the trip is a good idea as it will enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience is preferred but no technical skill is required. It is important that we consult with our doctor before booking this trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform Touching the void trekking before booking the trek.
Best Time To Travel
Autumn (Sept to November) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for the Everest High Passes Trek. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views.
Equipments & Packing List
This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Also understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. Those items marked by an asterisk (*) are provided by Touching the void trekking inclusive in the service. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds or 15 kg. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a day-pack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.
Important documents and items
- Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
- Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
- Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
- Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.
Head
- Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
- Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
- Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Prescription sunglasses (if required)
Upper Body
- Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops
- Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket *
- Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable
Hands
- 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
- 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
- 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)
Lower Body
- Non-cotton underwear briefs
- 1 pair of Hiking shorts
- 1 pair of Hiking trousers
- 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
- 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
- 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric
Feet
- 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
- 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
- 1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
- 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
- Cotton socks (optional)
- Gaiters (winter only), optional, “low” ankle high version
Sleeping
- 1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*
- Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)
Rucksack and Travel Bags
- 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
- 1 large duffel bag *
- A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
- Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
- 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)
Medical
- Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
- Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
- 1 skin-blister repair kit
- Anti-diarrhea pills
- Anti-headache pills
- Cough and/or cold medicine
- Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
- Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
- Water purification tablets or water filter
- 1 set of earplugs
- Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies
Practical Items
- 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
- 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
- 1 compass or GPS(optional)
- 1 alarm clock/watch
- 1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
- large Ziplocs
- 2 water bottles (1 liter each)
- 1 small folding knife
- Binoculars (optional)
- 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks
Toiletries
- 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
- Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
- Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
- Deodorants
- Nail clippers
- Face and body moisturizer
- Female hygiene products
- Small mirror
Personal Hygiene
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Tissue /toilet roll
- Anti-bacterial hand wash
Extras/Luxuries
- Reading book
- Trail map/guide book
- Journal and pen
- iPod
- Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
- 1 modest swim suit
- Binoculars (optional)
- Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)
- Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
- Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow