mt.makalu and other beautiful mountain views of everest himalayas from kongma la pass with blue sky on a clear day in everest high passes trek.
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    Nepal
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    Very Strenuous
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    Lodge to Lodge Trek
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    Private Transport+Plane
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    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
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    Lodge To Lodge
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    Group Size: 1-10 Pax
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    5545m.

Highlights of Everest Three High Passes Trek

  • Kathmandu city heritage tour.
  • Scenic Mountain flight to Lukla.
  • Sherpa culture, lifestyle. and traditional villages.
  • Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and other monuments.
  • Beautiful valleys, rivers, glaciers, green hills.
  • Stunning Everest Himalayan range.
  • Top viewpoints like Tengboche, Kalapathar, Gokyo Ri, Everest view hotel, and Renjo La top.
  • Beautiful Gokyo lakes.
  • Wildlife and the vegetation.
  • Hidden valley Thame. 

About Everest Three High Passes Trek

The Everest High Passes Trek covers Three major hills to cross; that's why it's also famous as the Everest 3 Passes Trek. It is the most adventurous Trekking trip in the Khumbu-Everest Himalayas and goes clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Trekking to the Everest Three Passes begins from Lukla after taking a short scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu or Ramechhap (Manthali). You stay with the same Everet Base Camp Trek itinerary until Namche Bazaar for the first three days of this trip, even if you are taking clockwise or anti-clockwise routes.

This Adventure Everest Three Passes Trek offers all the attractions of the Everest Himalayas, such as iconic high mountains, captivating landscapes, attractive valleys, charming nature, pristine lakes, ancient Buddhist monasteries and monuments, and more. If you are adventurous and go to the mountain regions, often spending around Three Weeks in Nepal, this Trek can be the best for you. Now, let’s have some information on two different Trekking routes of the Everest Three High Passes Trek here:

Clockwise Trekking Routes of the Everest Three Passes Trek

Clockwise Trekking Routes to the Everest Three High Passes trek go left from Namche Bazaar to Thame on the fourth day. Then, you ascend to Lungden on the fifth day and go over Renjo La Pass to Gokyo Lakes. Then, you visit Gokyo Ri and cross Ngozumpa Glacier before reaching Thangnak to go over Cho La Pass. Now, you Trek to Everest Base Camp and return to Lobuche to go over Kongma La Pass through the Khumbu Glacier. After the final High Pass, Kongma La, you reach Chhukung, visit Chhukung Ri, and then trek down to Lukla through Dingboche, Tengboche, Namche, and Phakding. Check out the outline Itinerary for Clockwise Everest Three Pass Trekking below:

Day 1: Fly to Lukla (2840m) and Trek to Phakding (2610m). 3 hours

Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 6-7 hrs

Day 3: Rest in Namche Bazaar and hike to Hotel Everest View (3880m) for 4 hours.

Day 4: Trek to Thame (3750m) 4-5 hrs

Day 5: Trek to Lungden (4500m) 6 hrs

Day 6: Trek to Gokyo (4790m) via Renjo La Pass (5360m) 8 hrs

Day 7: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5357 m) for 2 hours and overnight in Gokyo.

Day 8: Trek to Thangnak/Drangnak (4700m) 3hrs

Day 9: Trek to Zong La (4855m) via Cho La Pass (5360m) 7-8 hrs

Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5180m) 5–6 hours and hike to Kala Patthar (5550m). 2 hrs

Day 11: Hike to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and Trek back to Lobuche (4910m). 6-7 hrs

Day 12: Trek to Chhukung (4730m) via Khumbu Glacier and Kongma La Pass (5535m) 8-9 hrs

Day 13: Trek to Tengboche (3860m) 6 hrs

Day 14: Trek back to Manche Bazaar (3440m). 5 hrs

Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2840m) 7 hrs

Day 16: Fly out to Kathmandu

Note: The Clockwise Everest Three Passes Trek Itinerary can be changed according to your time and physical fitness.

Counter-Clockwise Route for the Everest Three Passes Trek

The Counter-Clockwise Trekking Itinerary of the Everest High Passes Trek is comparably easier than the Clockwise one. This route goes to Everest Base Camp first, then to the Gokyo Lakes and Thame later. At the start of this Anti-Clockwise Everest Three Passes Trek from Lukla to Namche Bazaar, the same itinerary goes right towards Tengboche Hill on the fourth day.

You go to Dingboche and Chhukung and go over the Kongma La pass to cross the first hill of the Three Big Hills. Now, you Trek to Everest Base Camp and go over the Cho La Pass to visit Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri. After spending a few nights in Gokyo, you go over Renjo La and reach the Himalayan hidden valley (Thame) before meeting Namche Bazaar. Then, you Trek to Lukla to fly out to Kathmandu at the end of the trip. For the detailed Itinerary of the Anti-Clockwise Everest Three Passes Trek Itinerary, check our package’s Itinerary section.

Everest High Passes: Clockwise vs. Anti-Clockwise Route

You can find two different Trekking itineraries for the Everest High Passes, taking Clockwise and Anti-Clockwise routes, online. It might make it difficult to choose the Route. What are the differences between these two routes of the Everest Three Passes? Which Route is more difficult to take? Check them out below:

The counter-Clockwise Route is easier with less climbing than the Clockwise Route of the Trek. You can see the altitude variation in the Itineraries between these two routes. If you take the Anit-Clockwise trail, you do not miss visiting the world’s highest mountain base camp, but if you get tired from the first pass, you may miss the chance of going to Everest Base Camp from the Clockwise route.

Everest Three Passes Trek Cost

The Cost of the Everest Three Passes depends on the services offered, length, and group size. Hiring just a guide costs less than the all-inclusive one, but the expenses are similar to the full board at the end of the Trek, even if you pay for food and lodges in the mountains.

It Costs 950 USD–1550 USD for a single trekker, but the costs might be less if you book this trip in a group. Check the Trek Cost for the Everest High Passes according to the group size below:

PaxCostBooking
11550 USDBook Now
2-41475 USDBook Now
5-101400 USDBook Now

We provide special discounts for family and group bookings above 4 people for this Trekking Package. To get a better offer, contact us through WhatsApp or direct email.

Everest Three Passes Trek Map

Here, you see the 20-day Everest Three Passes Trekking Map, which begins with your arrival in Kathmandu and ends with your final departure home. According to our Trekking Map, you will meet our airport representative and take private transport to the hotel.

You have a full-day Kathmandu City Tour on the second day and fly to Lukla to begin the trek on the third day through this Trekking Map of the Everest Three Passes. You stay in the mountain from the third day to the sixteenth for 14 days, which goes a counter-clockwise route to cross Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La, including Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes, and Gokyo Ri. Check the Itinerary below with altitudes here:

Everest Three Passes Trek Map with Altitude Detail

Preparation for Adventure Treks and Everest High Passes

Crossing the Three High Passes is difficult, so you must be physically fit and mentally prepared for this Trek. Make it your mindset to face any difficulties you might encounter on the High Pass Trail. Mind control is for the body, so if you make your mind strong and think, I can do it. Then, it makes you more comfortable.

After the mental preparation, you must be physically fit for this adventurous trek. Visit somewhere in the Himalayas at high altitudes above 4000m a couple of times, such as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal, for altitude practice.

Start hiking regularly, or at least once a week, on the uphill and downhill trails for a few hours with 5–6 Kg of weight on your back. You can also do some physical exercise and juggling every day for about a month and do leg exercises like thigh, knee, calf, and ankle. You have many uphill and downhill trails for many days, so this type of trail can cause body and leg pain if you are not a regular hiker or have not done any physical exercises.

Trekking Gear for Everest High Passes

The trekkers who plan this adventure trek already know how to pack trekking gear well because regular trekkers dare to do this. Having nice, quality equipment is crucial to a successful mountain trip. You can pack some regular trekking gear as you do for other mountain treks, but you might need to pack some extra equipment for the Everest Three Passes Trek. Check them out below:

  • Duffel bag or rucksack
  • Daypack
  • Thermal layers
  • Breathable underwear
  • Trekking shirts (long and short, according to the season)
  • Trekking trousers (long and short, according to the season)
  • Windproof jacket
  • Windproof trousers
  • Fleece Jacket
  • High-neck shirts
  • Down jacket
  • Winter gloves
  • Light gloves
  • Sun hat
  • Winter hat
  • Buff
  • Trekking boots
  • Trekking socks
  • Sport shoes
  • Water sandals
  • Woolen socks for the night
  • Crampons
  • Walking stick
  • Water bottles or camelback
  • Sleeping bag
  • Earplugs

Besides the above-listed Trekking Gear for the Everest Three Passes Trek, you must pack sunglasses, sun lotion, lip balm, baby wipes, a first-aid kit, moisturizer cream, body spray, toiletries, extra camera batteries, and a power bank for battery charging.

What to Expect from the Everest High Pass Adventure Trek

The first thing to expect from this High Pass Trek is the pride of an adventure. Walking through traditional villages and lush forests for the first few days after the scenic flight to Lukla, you reach the open surroundings and see magnificent mountain views.

You walk through charming valleys and see captivating landscapes along the way on the Everest Three Passes Trek in the Everest Region. Vantage viewpoints like Hotel Everest View, Tengboche Hill, Nangkartshang Hill, Kala Patthar, Kongma La Pass, Cho La Pass, Gokyo Ri, and Renjo La Pass offer alluring views of the high mountains, including the four highest mountains above eight thousand meters.

During this adventure, you also walk on two massive and famous glaciers, Khumbu and Ngozumpa. Stepping on the foot of the world’s tallest mountain is also the great achievement of the Trek. Seeing pristine glacial lakes such as Gokyo Lakes is another trip attraction. Besides the natural attractions, seeing wildlife and religious monuments adds extra excitement to the Everest High Pass Trek. You will surely love the great hospitality from the locals during your Everest High Pass journey.

Everest High Pass: What makes the Trek difficult?

The considerable difficulty of this adventure, the High Passes Trek, is altitude sickness. Coming from sea level and flying directly to Lukla (2840m) is already high enough. You reach 5500 people plus within a few days of walking, but you have some acclimatization rest days in the lower areas like Namche Bazaar and Dingboche. However, the high altitude may not be an issue for everyone. Only a few trekkers might get altitude sickness on this Trek.

Trekking camps, especially while crossing the High Passes, are long. It would help if you started walking early in the morning with a flashlight to go over the Pass. These walks might make the trek tiring and difficult. These areas have long ascending and descending trails, which can cause knee pain.

Crossing the glaciers is also not easy because the glaciers melt and change the walking routes every year. If you follow the wrong direction after seeing some trails, you might miss the main path, so always walk with the guide. Getting food during the High Passes is also difficult. No lodge or restaurant is in the middle when you go over the Pass from one place before reaching the next for 7-8 hours. Taking some energy bars or snacks for the High Pass trails is better.

Get an Adventure Experience from the Everest High Passes.

Frolic Adventure has been operating the Everest High Pass Trekking trips since 2016. We provide experienced and knowledgeable trekking guides for this Trip at a competitive cost. Our motto is your satisfaction and safety, so remember us for your adventure Trek in the Everest Himalayas.

Itinerary

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On our first arrival at the Kathmandu Tribhuwan airport, we met a representative from FrolicAdventure he took us to our hotel in Kathmandu by private transport. After our refreshments for a few hours, we met a company manager for our trip meeting. Overnight at the hotel.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Van/Bus
  • Departure Time: According t the arrival time

Our Experienced tour guide meets us in our hotel with private transport and takes us to four world heritage sites. We visited Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath, and Bouddhanath today for a day tour. Our guide briefed us about these areas, culture, religion, history, art, and architecture; then, we drove back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Van/Bus
  • Departure Time: 9:00 am
After about a half an hour scenic mountain flight to Lukla, we have a short break here to have a cup of hot drink and prepare for the trek. We trek for only about 3 hours; following the forest, mountain view, crossing suspension bridges, and the traditional villages, we reach Phakdaing. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Phakding
  • Altitude: 2610m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Van/Bus + domestic flight + Walk
  • Departure Time: 6:30 - 9:00 am
Today is the second day of our trek, and it is a bit long, taking about 6-7 hours, including 2 hours climb. After walking for about three and a half hours by crossing three suspension bridges on the same river, we reach Jorsalle, where we stop for lunch. After our lunch, we cross two bridges, including the highest bridge. We ascend through the pine forest for 2 hours to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is one of the most beautiful towns in the Everest region trek. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazaar
  • Altitude: 3440m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
After this place, we go to the higher areas, so we must have an acclimatization day here. We hike up to the Everest view hotel viewpoint passing the Syangboche airport. We see the scenic Everest massif, including the world's highest mountain and the most beautiful mountain Amadablam. We have some hot drinks in the Everest view hotel with a superb view and hike back to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazaar
  • Altitude: 3440m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
We trek on the mountain highway made by an old local man whom we can see along the trail. We passed some beautiful stupas with the same view of the mountain which we would have seen from the Everest view hotel until the place called Kyangjuma. We reach Sanasa, and the trail divides to Gokyo and the Everest base camp sides; from here, we trek to the river down to Phungkitenga. We have lunch here, then ascend to Tengboche through the rhododendron, pine, and other forests. We visit the Tengboche monastery in Tengboche. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Tengboche
  • Altitude: 3860m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
Today is an easy day for our trek with a stunning view. We trek downhill to Deboche and walk on the flat trail inside the forest. Now we cross a bridge with a great view of the Amadablam mountain and ascend until Pangboche and Somare village. Crossing Somare, we have an easy trail and take to the right path to Dingboche. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dingboche
  • Altitude: 4410m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
We have one of the shortest days of our trek today. We only walk 3 hours on the easy trail with a view of Amadablam, Lhotse, Island peak, and others. We follow the Imja valley and arrive at Chhukung. We hike a bit higher for our acclimatization walk towards Chhukung Ri and return to Chhukung. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Chhukung
  • Altitude: 4730m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
Today we have the highest pass of our three passes trek. We ascend for about 4 hours to the top, from where we see the stunning panoramic view of the mountains and the Khumbu glacier. After taking pictures from the top and having our lunch, we start descending towards Lobuche. We cross the Khumbu glacier before reaching Lobuche. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Lobuche
  • Altitude: 4910m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 5:00 am
We make the base camp of the highest mountain in the world today. We have an early breakfast, start early, and trek to Gorakshep by passing the glacier and Lobuche pass. It takes around 3 hours to get to Gorakshep, and we have a quick lunch, then the hike to the Everest base camp. After, we celebrate being at the base camp, taking photos, and hiking back to Gorakshep. The walk from Gorakshep to Gorakshep takes about 4-5 hours. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Gorakshep
  • Altitude: 5140m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 6:30 - 7:00 am
We hike in the early morning to Kalapathar to see a panoramic 360 degrees Everest mountain view and a very close view of Everest. Hike to the top of the Kalapathar takes about 2 hours. We take some shots from the top and hike back to the lodge. Here we have our breakfast and start our trek to Dzongla via Lobuche. We trek with the beautiful mountain view and Cholo lake. We may see some groups of yaks along the trail to Dzongla. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dzongla
  • Altitude: 4830m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 6:00 am

We trek with the flashlight after breakfast at the lodge towards the Chola pass. The trail is rocky and falls the rocks after the sun's heat. After crossing the rocky path, we walk on the sleepy icy trail just before the top. Here we take some photos and trek down with rocky path again. It takes about half an hour to cross the rocky path then we have a nice, clean, and easy trail downhill until we reach Thangnak. Overnight at the lodge. 

  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Thaknak
  • Altitude: 4700m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 5:00 am
Today we cross the biggest glacier in the Everest region after Thangnak to Gokyo. We trek for about 3 hours to Gokyo. We have lunch and hike to the fifth or 4th lake, according to our time, or hang around Gokyo by enjoying the view of the lake and mountains. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Gokyo
  • Altitude: 4790m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 7:00 am
Today we hiked to Gokyo Ri, which is the most beautiful views in the Everest region. We see the stunning mountain view from the top after 2 hours of our hike. The more significant part of the Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho-Oyu high mountains above eight thousand meters can be seen with hundreds of the other peaks from the top of Gokyo Ri. We see the lakes, colossal glaciers, and the Gokyo valley downwards from here and hike back to Gokyo. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Gokyo
  • Altitude: 4790m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 7:00 am
We start the earlier trek in the morning to cross the Renjola. Renjo La top has a similar view as from Gokyo Ri. It takes about 3 hours to be on the top. Renjola is one of the most accessible passes among other high passes. After the receipt, we trek down with a great view and pass one small lake. After a long downhill, we reach Marulung. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Marulung
  • Altitude: 4210m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 5:00 am
We pass the hidden valley Thame after our hour treks, the Khumbu region's oldest monastery. We may have a quick visit to the monastery and trek to Namche, crossing the village of Thamo. The trek to Namche is nice and quiet. We may see some Nepali national birds along the trail to Namche. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazaar
  • Altitude: 3440m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
The trail to us today is usually that we have been passed a few days earlier. We trek downwards through the pine forest and cross the same five bridges before reaching Phakding. We stop for our lunch in Phakding and trek another 3 hours to Lukla. We may visit the bars and the coffee shops where we celebrate the last night of our mountain stay. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Lukla
  • Altitude: 2840m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
This is the day we return to the city to a noisy place. We transfer to the hotel and be fresh. We have the farewell dinner with Frolic Adventure this evening. Overnight at the hotel.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Domestic flight + Private Car/Van/Bus
  • Departure Time: 6:30 -9:00 am

Frolic Adventure takes us to the international airport with private transportation and says goodbye until our next visit.

  • Mode of Transportation: Private car/van/bus
  • Departure Time: 3 hours earlier from the flight departure

Cost Details

  • Airport picks up and drops by private car/van/bus.
  • 3 nights Accommodationtourist standard hotel including breakfast as per the above itinerary twin sharing basis.
  • Private car/van/bus and a guide for the cultural tour 
  • All ground and air transportation during the trip.
  • Your standard meal BLD during the trek with a cup of hot tea/coffee for breakfast
  • Fresh fruit after every dinner in the mountain
  • All necessary papers works, national park entry permits, Pasang Lhamu entry fees, and monument entrance fees
  • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
  • An experienced, helpful, and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people).
  • Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide and porter.
  • An arrangement of an emergency helicopter service will be paid for by your travel insurance company.
  • Sleeping bag, down jackets, and duffle bags if you don't have
  • Certificate of achievement
  • Frolic Adventure invites you to farewell dinner last night.
  • All government taxes (Gst) and Stationery expenses.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan international airport  (Kathmandu). 
  • Your travel insurance (compulsory).
  • Lunch and dinner while you are in Kathmandu.
  • All entry fees for heritage sites.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Sweet things like dessert/chocolate.
  • Hot shower/batteries charge/heater during the trek.
  • International airfare.
  • Tips for the guide, porter & driver. 
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned in including section.

Useful Info

The Best Time to Trek to Everest's High Passes

September to November in the autumn and March to May in the spring are the best times to trek to Nepal's Everest High Passes and all the Himalayas. The autumn months offer the brightest mountain views and untouched nature because monsoon rain clears all haze and makes the environment fresh.

Autumn temperatures are bearable, but later in November they start getting colder because soon after December, winter starts. There is less chance of a flight cancellation to Lukla to start the Trek in the autumn. Similarly, spring is also a perfect time for the Everest Three Passes Trek. Spring is the king of the seasons, so you can see nicely blooming flowers in the mountain region. There are hundreds of Everest climbers in spring, so you will have a great opportunity to meet them at the base camp and on the trekking trail. But there might be some snowfall some days in the spring in the Himalayas.

Accommodation, Food, and Drink on the Everest High Pass Trail

There are plenty of lodges to stay at on the Everest High Passes route, which is why it is known as the Everest High Passes Lodge Trek. You will have a twin-sharing room in the guesthouses with comfortable and clean beds. You will get one blanket on each bed and a pillow. The Accommodations on the Trek are basic, but you can also get luxury lodges in the lower areas if you like to stay. Those luxury lodges are expensive compared to the regular ones.

You have a food menu in each lodge with many varieties of food. You do not have to stay with local foods during the Trek, but you can also have the local food items on the menu if you like to try them. You can buy mineral water bottles everywhere, but the price goes up as you go to higher elevations. You can drink regular tap water, but it is mandatory to use purification methods.

Toilets and Showers on the Trek

You have indoor toilets in the lodges where you stay on the trek. You even have attached toilets in your room in some places, but not everywhere. There are sitting and squatting toilets in the guesthouses. You might not get sitting ones in the higher altitudes because of the cold temperatures. If the toilets get frozen, they may be smelly and unclear. That’s why the lodges do not use toilets in the higher areas.

You get proper hot showers using gas and electric heating on the trek, but you might need a hot bucket somewhere. If the running water gets frozen, you won’t have a proper hot shower, so you must use a hot bucket. You must pay for a hot shower on the trek.

Internet, communication, and battery charging during the Everest Three Passes

There is cell phone reception in most places on this trek, so you can buy the Nepalese SIM Card in Kathmandu before heading on to the Trek. You can also buy internet data from these SIM Cards and use internet services in the mountains. NCELL and NTC are the service providers for this region.

Alternatively, you can buy the internet top-up card from Everet Link. You won’t have phone reception on the Gokyo side, so the Everest Link Card is the best option for you on this side.

Stay Safe on the trek.

Trekking in the mountains is not always safe. There might be some risk too. You encounter many people, porters, yak, Jokpe, and mules with loads on the trail. If you meet them in narrow surroundings, the load might push, so stay safe.

There are domestic and wild animals moving higher up the trekking trail. The stones might fall from their activity and hit you, so always check them while walking and do not stand straight in front of them.

There are ice and small stones on the high pass trail, which may make it slippery. Be careful while walking on those surfaces. The stone might fall due to melting ice and wind on the High Pass trails, so cross those risky areas before the strong sun, heat, and wind start walking early in the morning.

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