DESCRIPTION

The Everest High Three Pass trek will take you to high altitudes and includes the crossing of the Renjo La pass (5360m), Cho-La pass (5420m), Kongma-La Pass,(5535m) as well as Mt. Gokyo Ri (5,360m), and Mt.Kalapathar (5,545m) and Everest Base Camp (5,364m). The absolutely incredible landscape and panoramic views during the trek are unbelievable. Personal fitness is essential due to the high altitudes. It is important that you do some preparation prior to attempting this trek. This is a unique opportunity to be humbled by four towering 8,000m plus peaks; Mt.Cho Oyu (8,201m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m) and Mt. Everest (8,848m). This trek introduces us to the isolated valley of Nangpa La, the Sherpa villages of Thame and Marlung.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

Day 2: Guided sight seeing in Kathmandu valley

Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2840m), trek to Phakding (2610m)

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

Day 5: Acclimatisation day, trek to the sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung / return to Namche.

Day 6: Trek to Thame (3820m)

Day 7: Trek to Lungden (4350m)

Day 8: Rest and acclimatisation day

Day 9: Trek to Gokyo (4790m) via Renjo Laa(5340m)

Day 10: Rest day in Gokyo

Day 11: Trek to Dragnak (4750m)

Day 12: Cross the Cho La (5420m) and walk to Dzonghla

Day 13: Trek to Lobuje (4931m)

Day 14: Trek to Gorekhshape. EBC and Back

Day 15: Trek to Kala Patthar (5545m) and Back to Lobuje

Day 16: Trek to Chukkung via The Khongma Lass (5545m)

Day 17: Return to Namche Bazaar (3445m)

Day 18: Spare day

Day 19: Return to Lukla

Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 21: Free time in Kathmandu

Day 22: Fly back home

INCLUDES

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Arrival Pick up and Departure Drop off
• All accommodation, 3 meals and 3 time tea and coffee during trek.
• Domestic flight to Lukla and back to Kathmandu after trek
• An experienced English-speaking trekking guide and porters to carry luggage
  (2 trekkers:1 porter)
• Salary, insurance, equipment, transport, food and accommodation for our Crew
• Namaste Adventure Trekking t-shirt, and trekking map of Everest
• Necessary trekking permits
• A comprehensive medical kit

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Nepal Visa fee

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• Domestic flight Excess baggage charges
• Hot and cold drinks on trek beside breakfast time
• Food and accommodation in Kathmandu
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
• Tips for guides and porters.

Equipment and Packing List

While packing for Trek certain equipments are essential. Please Click here for this trip's comprehensive checklist.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Insurance is must for our treks and trekking peak expeditions in Nepal you need insurance that includes "hiking" to 6000m/7000m AND helicopter evacuation. In Tibet there is no possibility of helicopter rescue. For trekking peaks, do get the correct policy, even if we are only climbing for a day or two. Note "winter sports" is skiing; not needed for a trek. Do read the fine print to ensure you are covered. First talk with your household insurer, your medical insurer (especially if you live in the USA or Canada) or your travel agent. Your household insurer or your medical insurer should be able to offer a cheaper policy than a travel agent, however ensure it covers the specific activities, such as hiking or guided+roped mountaineering.

Terms and Conditions

• Sometime situation change in life and need to cancel or postpone trip. If that happen please let us know 45 days before your trip starting date then you can join next available trip without any extra cost.
• For any personal emergencies, unexpected weather, international flight, epidemic, natural disasters, health and terrorism if you can't make it to Nepal within 45 days of trip date you will not receive a refund.
• PLEASE MAKE Sure you have travel insurance in place to cover you for cancellation due to emergency circumstances

Health and Experience Requirements

It's not necessary to be in extremely good shape to enjoy this trek. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours with a few 20 minute breaks mixed in, you can accomplish this trek. Prior to joining our group, please see your doctor and obtain the necessary permission and advice, as well as medications for travel in extremes of altitude, and also for exotic locales. On our application form we ask you to inform of us your condition, previous illnesses, health and medical situations we should know about, what medications you are taking, etc. Please help us to be informed by being honest and fully truthful when you complete it. Thank you.

Best Season

Spring (March to mid May) and Autumn (mid Sept to Dec) are the best seasons for the Annapurna Circuit Trekking. The weather is sunny and warm, with outstanding views. But the nights are cold and can fall to freezing point in higher elevations. Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) is also good for Annapurna Circuit trek. Only issue is cold (obviously) and might be problem due to obstructed high pass due to ice or snow. The trekking routes are crowded during Spring and Autumn but during Monsoon and Winter the routes are not packed and we could enjoy rather best of nature.

Meals

In a tea house trek you can expect to get mostly continental and local foods and can choose it from the a la carte menus. You can also get some Tibetan, Chinese, Nepalese and even Indian and Italian dishes on the tea houses. The food is good and well enjoyed by the trekkers. In higher altitudes near the base camps, you get less varieties than in the lower altitudes. Wherever possible we try to offer you fresh vegetables from local areas, fresh fruits etc. You are allowed to choose the food you like but it is wiser not to order different dishes for each persons as cooking so many dishes takes a long time. Some lodges do not have many ovens and may be they have only one cook. Making a combined order saves time, specially in lunch. You can buy bottled water during trekking route but we suggest you to bring water purifiers to avoid bottled water. Water bottles are major source of pollution in the mountains.

A Typical Day On The Trail

Your trekking day starts at around 6 am with a cup of tea or coffee at your tent /l odge. You wash your face with warm water and prepare yourself for breakfast at around 7.30 . The trek starts after breakfast, you walk at your own pace, frequently stopping to enjoy good views and take photos. You carry only a day pack containing your personal goods that you need during the day. The porters or Yaks will carry the rest . After a walk of about 3 to 5 hours we stop for lunch. It lasts for about 1 hr. After lunch walk for another 3 to 4 hours to get to next destination. You might meet other people at Tea houses and share the day's experience and make new friends.

Acclimatization

Namaste Adventure's itineraries are planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS(Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to kill. The higher the altitude the lesser will be the oxygen in the air. Our body need some days to adapt to this less-oxygen environment. So for a safe trek, it is absolutely essential to allow sufficient time for acclimatization. Sensible planning is therefore required to minimize the risk of AMS. Himalayan Glacier advises specially the guest(s) with known heart, lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before trekking. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS. Check out "Altitude illness" by Dr Jim Duff. Himalayan Glacier's itinerareies are designed to try to prevent AMS as much as possible, but it is important to remember that some visitors are more vulnerable than others. Check out "Altitude illness" by Dr Jim Duff.

Leader(s) and Staff Arrangements

The most significant thing that makes our trek successful, enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced and helpful trek leader and the crew members with ability of operating our days in the mountain smoothly. Our trip will be led by the best and most professional leaders. All of our trekking and Climbing leaders are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate experience, leadership skills and personal aptitude. Trekking leaders of Namaste Adventure are also trained with following trainings to make them educated on potential medical issues during their trek, biodiversity and environmental issues, and English language etc: Intensive Wilderness First Aid, Trekking Guide Training To meet our team, check out the Team Page

Porter Care

​Though often overlooked, it is no exaggeration to say the entire trekking and expedition industry in Nepal is built on the basis of hard working local porters. It is their tireless efforts of carrying supplies, equipments and baggage that make journeying to these remote areas possible. So it is very unfortunate that they have endured a history of exploitation and abuse at the hands of the industry. In an effort to combat this, Namaste Adventure is firmly committed to porter rights. We ensures all our porters are insured, well treated, well paid, well sheltered, well clothed and should have good footwear that these harsh environments demand. And for the porter's sake, Namaste Adventure request to all the trekkers to keep their luggage bag weight under 25kgs/.

Environmental Concerns

The Annapurna Region is stunningly beautiful, but equally fragile. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as we do and so the tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve it. Namaste Adventure employs a 'zero impact' policy on the natural environment and the traditional communities that live there. Himalayan Glacier, therefore, enforces number of do's and don'ts. Namaste Adventure's experienced staffs can advise you on how to minimize our impact on the local environment.