Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek 2026/2027

Yes. All of the necessary permits and conservation fees for your trek are included in the price and will be arranged for you by Himalaya Heart Treks prior to your trek. (We prefer doing this online before your arrival) For certain restricted regions (like Manaslu and Upper Mustang) we need to have a full day in Kathmandu prior to your trek as we need your passport for the permit registration.

We have fixed departures clearly stated in the website otherwise if you are planning to make your tour specific to you and your group the tour starts on the date that works best for you. Typically, you need 2 days in Kathmandu prior to your trek.

You can leave your additional luggage at your hotel in Kathmandu or at our company office in Thamel. Either way, your luggage will be waiting for you at your hotel when you return back from your trek.

You can buy virtually everything you need for trekking from down jackets to water bottles in Kathmandu. There is a variety of branded stores as well as a large selection of copied products mainly in Thamel that are of fairly good quality. It’s still worth bringing your own gear if it doesn’t take up too much weight, especially your own trekking boots to avoid any potential issues when purchasing new shoes.

You should bring Trekking Boots that are Comfortable and Broken in. There can be some snow at higher altitudes especially when crossing high passes, so it’s good to be prepared for a variety of conditions. Your Footwear should be strong and durable. It should have a chunky Sole preferably made of Vibram or another durable material and should also protect your ankles.

Tipping is not required but is expected, and really depends on how happy you were with the service. Guides (both for trekking and cultural tours), porters, and drivers are typically provided with a tip at the end of their service with you.

If you fall ill during your trek, the course of action depends on what’s wrong. If it’s altitude sickness, moving to lower altitudes and taking altitude medication will solve this in most cases; if it’s severe, our guide will arrange for an emergency evacuation by helicopter Himalayan Heart will cover the initial costs then claim from your insurer (be sure that emergency helicopter rescue is covered in your travel insurance it is an essential requirement before travelling with us). If you have stomach sickness or another type of food or water-related illness, our guide will have medication on-hand for most common illnesses.

Most days in the mountains involve 4-6 and occasionally more hours trekking. When you consider your day starts at 8 am and ends around 4-5 pm, it’s not too arduous as you’ll be taking a number of breaks and stopping for lunch along the way. The higher you get in elevation (especially in the Everest region), the shorter your trekking days will get to ensure we minimize the risk of altitude sickness.

You only need to carry your day pack with daily essentials (Sunblock, Water, Hat, Light Jacket, and Camera) Our porters carry the bulk of your gear, such as extra clothing and overnight essentials.

For group treks (treks that start on a specific date and are open for travelers to join), the group size can range from 2-10 people but typically ends up being around 4-6 people.

All of our guides at Himalaya Heart Treks speak English and have had many years of experience in guiding foreign travelers. It’s a requirement that they all are trained in first aid as well and we carry a first aid kit during the trek.

The Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek is a challenging high-altitude trek that crosses Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La passes while visiting Everest Base Camp with Himalaya Heart Treks.

The Everest Three Passes Trek includes Kongma La Pass (5,535m), Cho La Pass (5,420m), and Renjo La Pass (5,360m).

The Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek is considered strenuous due to long walking days, high altitude, and steep mountain passes.

The best time for the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek is spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November).

The Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek usually takes 18–21 days depending on acclimatization and itinerary with Himalaya Heart Treks.

Yes, prior high-altitude trekking experience is highly recommended for the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek.

The maximum altitude of the Everest Three Passes Trek is 5,535 meters at Kongma La Pass.

Yes, the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek includes a visit to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.

You need a Sagarmatha National Park Permit and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit for the trek.

Yes, altitude sickness is a major concern on the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek, so proper acclimatization is essential.

Himalaya Heart Treks ensures safety through experienced guides, gradual acclimatization, emergency planning, and altitude awareness.

Yes, trekking with a licensed guide is mandatory and recommended for safety on the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek.

Accommodation during the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek is in local teahouses with basic but comfortable facilities.

Trekkers can enjoy Nepali, Tibetan, and continental meals during the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek.

A high level of physical fitness is required for the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek due to long and demanding days.

The Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek is not ideal for beginners without prior trekking or altitude experience.

The Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek offers remote trails, dramatic passes, glacier crossings, and panoramic Himalayan views.

No, the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek is less crowded and more adventurous than the standard EBC Trek.

You can see Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, and many other peaks during the trek.

The average daily walking time on the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek is 6–8 hours.

Yes, travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation is mandatory.

Wi-Fi is available in some teahouses but can be slow and costly during the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek

Yes, charging is available in teahouses for an extra cost during the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek.

Essential items include warm clothing, trekking boots, sleeping bag, down jacket, and personal medical supplies.

Temperatures can drop below –15°C at high passes during the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek.

Yes, solo trekkers can join Himalaya Heart Treks’ guided Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek.

With proper acclimatization and guidance, the success rate of the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek is very high.

Yes, Himalaya Heart Treks provides experienced porters for the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek.

Yes, Himalaya Heart Treks can customize the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek itinerary based on your needs.

The cost of the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek depends on group size, services, and itinerary.

The Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek is longer, more challenging, and more scenic than the standard EBC Trek.

Crampons may be required for icy conditions on Cho La Pass during the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek.

There is no strict age limit, but trekkers should be physically fit for the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek.

You can book the Everest Base Camp Three Passes Trek by contacting Himalaya Heart Treks directly via email or website.

1. Himalaya Heart Treks offers experienced local guides, safety-focused itineraries, fair pricing, and authentic Himalayan trekking experiences.

(Jun to Aug), Most of Nepal experiences heavy rain for a few hours each day. It’s humid, wet, and the trails in the lower regions (Ghorepani, Ghandruk, Langtang, etc) can be quite muddy. If you don’t mind the rain you’ll have the trails to yourself, the skies often clear up in the morning, and certain treks offer stone-paved trails that drain the rain and make for easy trekking. Also, certain regions, like Mustang and the upper reaches of Everest, lie in the rainshadow of the Himalaya and receive little rain but views however are still likely to be restricted.

The main trekking regions of Everest / Annapurna / Langtang have Wi Fi facilities on the major trekking routes. There will be times when trekking in remote areas when it is not available.

Many sites on Google speak about 2.500 meters as when problems may arise. In our experience this is misleading you may feel a slight headache but rarely anything more that a painkiller won’t relieve. If we are talking about the possibility of contracting a more severe form of altitude sickness it is likely to occur over 4.000 meters and once again rare and easily resolved by descending to a lower altitude. Altitude sickness describes several symptoms that happen to your body when you’re exposed to a higher elevation within a short period of time. When people are traveling or either climbing to a higher elevation quickly. The higher you climb, the lower the air pressure and oxygen levels get. Our bodies can handle the shift, but they need time to gradually adjust. Himalaya Heart Treks carefully designs treks to minimise any risk.Having said that genrally people will experience the following to a lesser or higher degree.

Lack of Appetite/ Nausea / Fatigue / Shortness of Breath

Payment in Hotels, Trekking / Travel Agencies, and Airlines are made in foreign exchange. Most of the International Cards including Visa Card, Master Card, JCB, Maestro, Americal Express etc. Are widely accepted by hotels, restaurants and leading travel/trekking agents. The receipts may be needed to change left-over Nepalese Rupees into hard currency before leaving the country. However, only (10 %)Percent of the total amount may be converted by the bank. ATM and Debit Cards are widely in use in major cities of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini and others.

Nepalese Rupees are found in denominations of 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. One rupee equals 100 paisa. The rate regularly fluctuates and is fixed and published by Nepal Rastra Bank every other day.

Private Tours are tailor-made itineraries built by us around your travel dates and personal interests, whereas group trips are pre-packaged and depart on specific dates. Group trips are also open for others to join, whereas private trips are just for you. You will find a list of fixed departure dates on our website.

For most nationalities visa can be obtained on arrival in Kathmandu. It takes around 45 minutes and is the most convenient way to get your visa you will need passport size photos.. You can also apply for a visa in advance from a local Nepali consulate in your country if you’d like to have everything arranged in advance.

Cost:

15 Days – 25 USD

30 Days – 40 USD

90 Days – 100 USD

For mountain flights, you’re allowed 5 kg. carry-on to the plane and 10 kg. for checked-in luggage. For Non-Mountain Sector Flights, the check-in allowance increases to 20-25 kg.

Himalaya Heart Treks organise complete tours, meaning everything is taken care of from the moment you arrive in Nepal to the moment you leave, including all of your accommodation in a three star Hotel. If you require better accommodation please let us know and we can arrange this and adjust the tour cost accordingly. Each of our tour pages shows clearly what is and what is not included in the tour price.

Personal expenses (Tips, Soft Drinks, Bar Bills, Laundry, Telephone Calls, Donations, and Extra Snacks, etc) are not included in your tour price. When checking a particular trek page on our website we have clearly stated what is and what is not included. If you’re going trekking, the only things you’ll need to pay for out of pocket are wifi and battery charging (when available), extra meals outside of what’s included, Alcohol, Soft Drinks, Perhaps and Hot Showers.

Check the list of items necessary for trekking in Nepal.

Clothes

• Good and comfortable trekking boots
• Warm socks for evening
• Light trekking socks
• Warm clothes for morning and evening
• Couple of T-shirts
• Light trousers/shorts
• Sun hat
• Warm hat
• Sandals for evening
• Swimming costumes

Daily Uses

• Toiletries and medical kit
• Sunglasses
• Suntan lotion
• Small towel
• Warm sleeping bag

Tools

• Flashlight or head torch
• Trekking poles
• Backpack with rain cover
• Water bottles
• Purification tablets