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Everest Three High Passes Treks - Ethic Himalaya

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Inclusion
  • Cost & Dates
  • Terms

Trip Overview

Everest Three High Passes Treks (Renjo La, Cho-la and Kongma-la), Everest 3 Passes Trek or Everest High Pass Trek lies in Khumbu Region of Nepal with the alpine pastures and Milk Lakes Gokyo Lake the abode of Lord Shiva. It is the physical demanding of three spectacular high passes in one of the most scenically stunning areas of Everest region. Everest Three Passes Trek is the ultimate high-altitude trek in the world’s most spectacular mountain terrain. It’s undoubtedly tough – but the scenery provides more than ample rewards. Everest High Pass trek isn't just as a trek but more as one of the finest mountain journeys you are ever likely to undertake in your lifetime. Three High Passes are justifiably popular, but takes you over three little-trekked passes – the Renjo La (5,340m), Cho-la (5,420m) and the Kongma La (5,545m) through the remote Bhote Koshi valley. While you are on this trek, you can see the outstanding and majestic views of Mt. Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Amadablam, Lobuche and many more mountains from Kalapathar and Gokyo-Ri top. 

Everest Three High Passes Trek Highlight Overview

  • Achieve five superb objectives all over 5,000 metres: the passes of Renjo La, Cho La and Kongma La and the summits of Gokyo Ri and Kalapathar
  • Trek in the more unspoilt valleys of the Khumbu approaching the Renjo La and Chukhung
  • Stunning mountain Views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Cholatse, the Himalayan giants, in their full glory
  • Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
  • An insight into the lives of the Sherpas
  • Fascinating view of Khumbu Glacier and Ice fall

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1300m.).

At the airport; you will be met by a representative of our company and transferred to the Hotel, where you will meet us. A pre-trek briefing will be held at approx. 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the evening and is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members before heading out to dinner. Welcome dinner at the authentic and typical Nepalese cuisine with cultural dance.  

Day 02: Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu valley with city Tour Guide.
  • SWOYAMBHUNATH, also known as the monkey temple, is climbed by a long set of steps and has great views of Kathmandu.
  • BOUDHANATH STUPA has many traditional Gompas hung with strings of multi-coloured prayer flags; it attracts many Sherpas and Tibetans for the circumambulations of the stupa (koras).
  • PASHUPATINATH is a Hindu temple with burning Ghats on the banks of the Bagmati River.
  • KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE, which is one of the old capitals of the Kathmandu valley, has a blend of Hindu and Buddhist temples
Day 03: Fly to LUKLA (2850m). Trek to PHAKDING (2,650m)

Your day begins early morning to catch to Lukla flight. Flight departs is depend upon the weather condition and without much delay, you will have fine weather with stunning views of Himalayan peaks. Arrive in Kathmandu, the gateway of Everest Trek. You are walking down gently descending trails, past rolling farmlands that extends over what seems to be a wide promontory overlooking the canyon of the Dudh Koshi River. The snow peak at the head of the valley is Kumbila (5,716m), the mountain sacred to the Sherpas. On the way to Phakding, you will notice a huge boulder printed with Tibetan religious mantras (mostly; Om Mani Padme Hum). About 3 hours walk, you will be in Phakding.

Day 04: PHAKDING – NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,450m).

We continue north following the Dudh Koshi river and on to Jorsale where we enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here it is a short walk to the confluence of two rivers, the lmja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Koshi) followed by a steep climb (for about 2hrs.) to Namche Bazaar, the main town in the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town and an important trading center with a weekly Saturday market. Distance: 10.5km/6.5miles approximately 5 hours walks.

Day 05: Acclimatization day in NAMCHE.

This is your day for acclimatization and rest. Acclimatizing here is particularly important for the onward trek, when you begin gaining altitude quickly.

Day 06: NAMCHE - THAME (3,820m)

This day is meant for acclimatization and hence we do not embark on any serious trekking. Instead we go to a slightly lower altitude of Thame, the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay, the first man to summit Mt. Everest. We conduct some sightseeing of the monastery there and generally rest.

Day 07: THAME - LUNGDEN (4,300m)

We take our breakfast and head to Lungden. The terrain from Thame to Marlung is alpine zone and there is very less vegetation. We enjoy the peace and relative solitude of this little trekked valley. After about an hour, we walk parallel to the village of Yellajung on the other side of the Bhote Koshi. We pass by the Tarngga village enjoying superb views of Kongde Ri as we look down the trail. A further 45 minutes or so on a gradually rising trail brings us to Marlung. After Marlung, we walk for about an hour and then climb a small rasing hill. Upon crossing the water stream we trek 2 to 3 hours to reach Lungden

Day 08: Cross RENJO-LA Pass (5,340m). Trek to GOKYO LAKE (4,790m)

The big day starts real early and it is a long day, as we have to walk about 5 hours to reach the pass, going slow because of the high altitude. After a brief stopover to enjoy the stunning beauty of the Everest Range and take photographs, we start on a remarkably difficult downhill journey for about 3 hours to reach the village of Gokyo walk along the stunning and beautiful Dudh Kunda (Milk Lake).

Day 09: Hike to GOKYO RI (5,483m)

After two to three hours "huff and puff" you reach the summit not to be disappointed for your effort at all, as the views from here are well worth the effort you put in Mt. Everest (8,848m), showing more of its northern flank than from Kalapathar, with Mt. Makalu (8,481m) further to the east and Mt. Cho-Oyu (8,201m) towards the north make a mesmerizing view to watch. Return back to Gokyo Ri after spending a wonderful break at the summit.

Day 10: GOKYO LAKE - THAKNAK (4,750m)

Today, we are on the trail to Thaknak. Thaknak is also sometimes pronounced as Dragnag. We climb out of Gokyo village to a ridge. Then, we take the route through the Ngozumpa Glacier to the mountain on the other side. Continuing further and traversing along the edge of that mountain, we descend down to Thaknak, which will be 3 hours walk. On the trek, we enjoy the magnificent views of Cho-Oyu, Gokyo Ri and other high Himalayas.

Day 11: Cross CHO-LA Pass (5,330m). Trek to DZONGLA (4,830m)

Today, we trek to the Cho La Pass. Cho La pass is also another show up of this trip. Today is going to be one of the toughest days. The pass is not itself difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. We need to be careful as the trail is vertical and the rocks glazed by ice add trouble to the trekkers making the trail slippery. Our trail climbs through a ravine and a rocky trail. So, we climb up continuously up from Phedi. We trek through the side of a frozen lake while we come to the top of the pass decorated with prayer flags. We need to pass through some crevasses before we reach Dzongla, another beautiful place with a complete view of Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Lobuche peak and the Pheriche village far below.

Day 12: DZONGLA - GORAKSHEP (5,160m)

After a breakfast at Dzongla, we head to Gorakshep. It is easy downhill for a while and few up and down till Lobuche. Onwards, the trail is though rocky trail with a great view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori and many more. The interesting part of this today is you are walking by the moraine of Khumbu icefall till Gorakshep, which will be 4 hours walk.

Day 13: Hike to KALAPATHAR (5,545m)

We start early in the morning to catch the dramatic views from Kalapathar witnessing the first light of day shining on Mt. Everest. Familiar the most famous peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse to the east and Mt. Everest between the west shoulder crest and Nuptse. After 2 hours of ascent, we will be Kalapathar. From this juncture, we scramble to climb the rocky outcrop near to the summit marked by cairns and prayer flags. As we reach the top, we sit on the Kalapathar where our eyes rook taking in the unbelievable Himalayan Panorama, wandering from one mighty massif to another. Overnight at Gorakshep

Day 14: Hike to EVEREST BASE CAMP (5,364m). Trek to LOBUCHE (4,940m)

After a light lunch we will set off to walk to Everest Base Camp which is approximately 4 to 5 hour return trek back to Gorakshep. After crossing the sandy flat at Gorakshep the trail climbs onto the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier and ascends the side of the glacier for two hours before finally descending onto rocky glacial moraine. The trail then winds up and down and through fascinating ice sera’s to Everest Base Camp where there are fantastic close up views of the Khumbu ice fall. After a short stop we will retrace our trail back to Gorakshep. On being back to Gorakshep and continue to walk to Lobuche of 2 hours walking.

Day 15: Cross KONGMA-LA Pass (5,535m). Trek to CHHUKUNG (4,730m)

After breakfast at the lodge, your day will start walking through Khumbu glacier towards east. After crossing the glacier and river the trail leads up to the pass which is the highest pass Kongma La Pass of this trip. There will be no tea shop and water resource so that you will have to carry few bottles of water to drink. After hard climb to the top, the trail drops steep down to the Chhukung valley where your day ends. Stay overnight at the lodge.

Day 16: CHHUKUNG - TENGBOCHE (3,865m)

Chhukung is also the starting point for the Island Peak Climbing. Now we are getting closer to the Himalayan civilization of the Khumbu Region. The Imja Khola joins the Dudh Koshi River a little above the Pangboche Village. There is a famous monastery at Pangboche believed to have been the oldest in the Khumbu region. From Pangboche, we descend down the alpine desert and back into greenery of pine forests. The path leads to a steep uphill climb into Tengboche. We pay our visit to the famous Tengboche Monastery.

Day 17: TENGBOCHE - NAMCHE (3,440m)

From Tenboche, we make a steep descend and the trail leads us back along the Dudh Koshi River. We keep a lookout for wild life such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colorful pheasants while passing through the forest by the trail. After passing a Chorten, we reach the army camp at of Namche Bazar; where we want to take a long last look back to Lhotse, the tip of Everest and Tengboche. The final steep climb traverses the hill side taking us to Namche Bazaar. We take a nice hot shower and have very relaxed sleep in our room in Namche Bazar

Day 18: NAMCHE - LUKLA

The trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk slowly and under control as our shaky legs continuously battle the rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi River and its tributaries the trail becomes more level and natural. Upon arrival in Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. We experience the culmination of a fantastic trek on a happy note with everyone back safe and sound with smile on faces.

Day 19: Fly back to KATHMANDU

Early morning flight back to Kathmandu. We can take a rest and relax throughout the day at our hotel.

Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu for self-shopping and other activties
Day 21: Transfer to Kathmandu International airport for departure

Cost Include

  • Airport pick up and drop on private vehicle
  • Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with English speaking Tour Guide
  • 4 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at twin sharing room on BB plan
  • Completely lodges trekking which includes Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and room during the whole trekking periods.
  • Sagarmatha National Park and TIMS Card entrance fees
  • All the monuments and entrance fees in Kathmandu
  • Domestic airfare: Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
  • English Speaking Trekking Guide, Assistant Guide and Porters)
  • First aid and medical kits
  • All government taxes and official charges.
  • Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs

Cost Non-Includes

  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Nepal visa fees
  • Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost
  • Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol
  • Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
  • Personal equipments and personal expenses.
  • In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.

Departure Date and Cost

Start Date End Date Cost Status Booking
March 28, 2022 April 17, 2022 US$ 1,900.00 Available Book Now
April 5, 2022 April 25, 2022 US$ 1,900.00 Available Book Now
May 2, 2022 May 22, 2022 US$ 1,900.00 Available Book Now
September 18, 2022 October 18, 2022 US$ 1,900.00 Available Book Now
October 8, 2022 October 28, 2022 US$ 1,900.00 Available Book Now
October 23, 2022 November 12, 2022 US$ 1,900.00 Available Book Now
November 5, 2022 November 25, 2022 US$ 1,900.00 Available Book Now

The cost mentioned in our website are the cost from 6 to 12 peoples in a group for Everest High Passes Trek 2022. This trip can be organized private trip also depending on group size and minimum of two people upon your request. A group booking of 12 or more people is subjected to a maximum discount with the availability of free trip to one person. Most of our clients have the different queries with their favor date. However, our cost are depend upon:-

  • The trip cost depend upon on group size
  • Hotel accommodation category and client’s budget
  • This trekking itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements.
  • Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, if the client intends to add some extra services.
  • The cost is also affected by Trekking Guides, Assistant Guides and extra porter.

Terms & Conditions

Please take the time to read and understand the terms and conditions of booking set out below prior to booking a trip with us. We strongly recommend that you also read the website’s Essential Trip Information relating to your trip prior to booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary, style and physical demands of the trip you are undertaking.

Risk & Liability

We are committed to provide the best services which will give you a once in a life time journey. Ethic Himalaya Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd always puts all its efforts honestly and seriously in making your journey smooth and pleasant. All the services will be provided as per the agreement between you and us in the time of booking. However, there are strictly running under their own policies and Tourism Authority. As the terms and condition of booking, you must accept these risks and be responsible for your own actions and involvement. It requires an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather and last minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. Lack of acclimatization to high altitudes could also be a risk factor. The majority of our trips are in the remote areas, where you are away from normal emergency services and medical facilities. In case of a serious injury requiring hospitalization, it has to be accepted by you, evacuation could take up to several days and may impede your ensuing recovery. Helicopters are the most usual means of evacuation in Nepal, however they are not always available or they may be hindered by poor weather and flying conditions. So, we shall not be responsibility for any change or cancellation of programme due to unavoidable circumstance such as Government restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, avalanches, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident, breakdown of vehicle. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spots. So, we strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide proof of your travel insurance on the first day of your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it.

The Team

Nepal Government certified English-speaking Trekking Guide of Ethic Himalaya. He is your guide from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure. He is in charge of the success of your trip, so don't hesitate to ask him questions and above all to follow his advice.

  • The Sirdar (Sardar) is responsible for the entire team. Very often he started as a porter, then a kitchen boy, then sometimes a cook and is respected by the whole team.
  • Assistant Guide or Sherpa: not always of the Sherpa ethnic group, he is responsible for actively helping clients. Their number varies depending on the size of the group. We provide 4:1 assistant Guide
  • Porters: Nepal being a mountain country, the tradition of human porterage dates back to the dawn of time and continues today. At the same time, many porters who work for agencies ask for more than 20 kg in order to be better paid. We are committed to ensuring that for each kilo over 20 kg, additional remuneration is paid to the bearer. But in order to avoid abuse, and especially loads over 25/30 kg, we ask you to make an effort as well as regards the weight of your bag which will go on the backs of the porters. We provide 2:1 porter

Food

The traditional national dish is “Dal Bhat” literally lentil rice, white rice is served with lentil soup (dal), garnished with spicy vegetable and meat. Food is supplied from our side that includes breakfast, lunch & dinner with occasional tea break. The food will be very simple as per the clients taste. Meals are generally simple, but filling, but you may wish to stock up on ‘trail munchies’ before leaving Kathmandu. Nepal has a huge variety of different foods. In order to bring you the greatest possible diversity in the meals while accommodating the local constraints, your guide will take care of the composition of the menus with the kitchen teams or with the local cooks of the lodges. Your guide will help you experience the vast array of foods available but ultimately you can pick what you like at a variety of prices. We recommend trying the Dal Bhat - a spiced mixture of lentils and rice - as it is the traditional Nepali day-to-day dish

  • Breakfast: In Nepal day starts with the "morning tea". It is usually served with Tibetan bread, toast, chapati or pancake, eggs in different forms (omelets, scrambled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, etc.) and sometimes muesli or porridge.
  • Lunch: Depending on the stages, cold (picnic) or hot meal, generally consisting of a main course (stir-fried rice with vegetables, pasta, potatoes, curry, assorted vegetables). Tea or coffee.
  • On your arrival at the end of your daily stage, generally around 4-5pm, a snack with cookies and tea is offered to you.
  • Dinner: Usually served early (around 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.), it usually consists of a soup or a starter, a hot dish (dal bhat, pasta, potatoes, vegetables, etc.), a dessert. Tea or coffee.
  • Drinks: Each meal, we served two cups of tea or coffee per person. Additional cups and other drinks will be at your expense. Drinking water during the trekking days and extra meals is also at your expense.

During the crossing Trekking pass or for exceptionally long day trekking, it is common to leave at dawn, or even at night, the breakfasts may be less important. The complement of energy food is therefore important. If you have preferences, don't hesitate to bring energy bars, dried fruits, nuts or chocolate from your home country or in Kathmandu.

Important: If you follow a specific diet, have dietary restrictions or have specific allergies, do not hesitate to tell, when you book the trip with us. Our teams in the field will do their best to meet your request, but be aware that certain local constraints do not allow us to guarantee you a wide variety of alternative menus. For trips involving a large energy expenditure, we invite you to anticipate by possibly planning more groceries (energy bars, dried fruits, chocolates etc.) to ensure sufficient caloric intake.

Drinks

During the trek, tea is served with meals. Two cups of tea are included per meal. Additional cups of tea and other beverages, including mineral water, are the responsibility of the participants. You can fill your gourds with water in the lodges, but it is essential to treat it with purifying tablets. Avoid buying plastic bottles, which then have to be recycled. You can buy already treated water (safe drinking water) in the villages, which limits the problem of bottles.

Transportation

Transportation within Kathmandu valley is done with private vehicle depending upon the group size. Transportation in the trekking periods, you will have Porters who will carry your baggage for the day. We provide one porter for 2 members.

  • Transfers by minibus or privatized bus for road trips within the country.
  • Domestic airline for the trek to and fro.
  • Porters during the trek: you only carry your day's clothes.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that wearing a seat belt is compulsory at the front as well as at the rear in all the vehicles that you will use during the trip, when they are equipped, and whatever the regulations in force in the country visited. You agree to comply with this obligation. Ethic Himalaya cannot be held liable in the event of bodily injury and material damage if it turns out that this provision was not respected by you.

Accommodation

In Kathmandu: accommodation in a three-star hotel (local standard), double room basis.

In all the lodges, the sanitary facilities remain the most rustic part! Paying showers, but often lukewarm, as heated only by solar energy. Bring light sandals, hygiene being ... local. Heating water for showers takes a lot of energy. Above 3,000m, you can order basins of hot water, which consume less energy, which will undoubtedly also prevent you from catching a cold! Separate toilets or in the lodge.

Some lodges in the Everest area do not have electricity. In the lodges which have electricity, it is possible to charge the batteries (for a fee, but only a few rupees) and sometimes a low-speed Wi-Fi connection (for a fee). For the last night before the pass, night in a tent if "the lodge" is full. This accommodation is the most rustic of the whole route. No shower available, dirt floor. Lodge owners refuse advance reservations for single rooms.

What you Carry

Your baggage will be carried by porters and is not available to you during the day. Your daypack should contain all that you need during the day. This generally consists of warm clothing, water bottle, camera gear, sunscreen, lip salve etc. Your guide will let you know each evening of any extra items you will need for the following day. If you have a comfortable daypack you load will only be a few kilograms and hardly noticeable.

Program Change/Delay

The itineraries or prgromme that we have mentioned can change without notice due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control like weather hazards, Landslides, political unrest, road blockage, avalanches, sudden sickness, etc. The program can be customized as per the interest of the clients and if there will be cancellation of your trip due to unavoidable circumstances like war, natural disasters, political unrest, bad climate etc, Ethic Himalaya Treks & Expedition P. Ltd would be happy to refer you alternative trip of a similar standard. We keep it preserve for your next time but not longer than one year.

Before departure: If we make a major change we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before departure. The definition of a major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. When a major change is made you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of the trip only or accepting an alternative tour offered.

After departure: We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control. In such emergency circumstances the additional cost of any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you. Please note we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the change of itinerary such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.

Deposit Requirement

For Everest High pass Trek, You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $200 per person per trip for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 45 days of the departure date then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. You can pay the remaining amount before or upon your arrival to Nepal before the trip departure. The non-refundable deposit should be sent to the Company or its Agent. If deposit is different from that outlined in this clause, you will be advised by the company at the time of booking. Booking deposit can be made by bank transfer or by Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard). Please follow the information provided on the booking form.

Final Payment / Acceptance of Booking/Client Details

Final payment on trekking, tours, climbing, expedition or any kind of trips in Nepal can be made upon arrival in Nepal. Final payment can be made by bank transfer, travel check, cash or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card). There is 4% surcharge when the payment is made by cards (this applies to all payments; deposits, final balances, trip extension and miscellaneous purchases.)

Price Changing

We reserve the right to revise pricing rate, if it is posted in our marketing material and website under any circumstances or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control for instance changes in exchange rate, government action etc. Most of the time Domestic flight fare is changing due to fuel price hike up. We always try our best to make a present price in our treks/tours.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Once you have paid your deposit your trip is confirmed, subject to payment of the balance of fees owing 90 days prior to your trip commencement date. Our member may then cancel his/her participation on the following basis:

  • Before 45 days or more prior to departure: We will retain the deposit
  • Between 45 to 31 days prior to arrival: 30% of the total tour price
  • Between 30 to 14 days prior to arrival: 40% of the total tour price
  • Between 14 to 09 days prior to arrival: 70% of the total tour price
  • Between 08 to 02 days prior to arrival: 80% of the total tour price
  • Less than 48 hours before arrival : 90% of the total tour price

Cancellation by Us

We may cancel a trip at any time up to 56 days before departure, subject to clause 14. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events, it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate departure date or alternatively receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights. Please note that different cancellation conditions may apply to some styles of trips, your booking consultant will advise if differences apply.

Booking Amendments

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer you’re booking to a third party you must notify us at least 45 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of $ 200 per person per change will apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 45 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.

Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur $ 100 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure.

Medical Conditions & Special Requirements

The Company must be notified in writing at the time of booking of any medical conditions, physically challenged conditions or any other mental and physical condition which may affect fitness to travel and or any medical condition. Failure to notify the Company of any such condition that results in cancellation will result in 100% cancellation fees to the Client.

Health & Experience Requirements

Everest Three Passes Trek usually requires 4-8 hours of walking every day and some days even up to 8-10 hours- such as in high passes. Ethic Himalaya Treks suggests we get prepared with about 12 km of walking or jogging exercise every day before 3 months of our Everest High Passes Trekking. So we will be able to walk in physically demanding high-altitude conditions and remote areas for many days for hours at a time. To join Everest 3 High Passes Trek and to complete it successfully and enjoyably, we must have: lots of willpower, ability to tolerate harsh conditions, very high level of fitness and good health. Medical and evacuation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. It is also important that we consult our doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements for our trip. Ethic Himalaya reserves the right to require a medical certificate prior to booking our trip.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all our travelers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of USD $ 200,000 for each of the categories of cover. Your travel insurance must cover accidents, injury, illness and death medical expenses, including any related to pre-existing medical conditions, emergency repatriation (including helicopter rescue and air ambulance where applicable) and personal liability. The Company also recommends it covers trip cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must carry proof of insurance with you and produce it if reasonably requested by the company employees or suppliers. The company reserves the right to cancel or suspend your participation on a trip or in certain activities that comprise part of a trip, at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund, if you are unable to provide proof of insurance when requested.

Injuries & Evacuation

Ethic Himalaya Treks would not be liable for any injury/health conditions/emotional or other conditions suffered by the client during the trip. Similarly, our package cost does not include any personal insurance. Hence, we advise the clients to take adequate insurance packages, including medical emergencies and evacuation by Helicopter.

Equipments

Kindly brings a comfortable medium sized daypack to carry the things you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. Special items such as sleeping bags and down jackets can be hired or purchased in Kathmandu as well. But highly recommend bringing it from your own country.

  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Water bottle - minimum 1 liter, aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best.
  • Walking boots - lightweight, waterproof and well-worn in.
  • Socks: thick wool/blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such combinations.
  • Running shoes or sandals for morning / evening
  • Lightweight wool sweater
  • Fleece jacket
  • T-shirts – 5 -7
  • Shirt - long-sleeved
  • Pants: lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
  • Hats - beanie with ear flaps or balaclava for nights (winter only) / peaked ‘French Legionnaire’ style sun hat that will give neck protection during the day
  • Gloves - wool or fleece (winter only)
  • Scarf
  • Underwear
  • Thermal Underwear (winter only)
  • Sarong - a multitude of uses
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun Creams
  • Bag liners - large, thick garbage bags to line and water/dust proof your duffle bag.
  • Money belt
  • Toiletries
  • Towel
  • Torch / flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
  • Lighter - for burning toilet paper and rubbish
  • First Aid Kit

Documentation

Trekking members need to provide us passport copies and passport photographs for trekking permits before your arrival to Nepal which you can send us by mail or by post box.

Complaints

If you have a complaint whilst on tour, trekking and expedition, you must tell to hotelier and to us on the spot. Unless, our company have been given the opportunity to rectify the problem at the time it is not reasonable to expect the company to accept the liability for any problem after you return back to your home country. If the complaint cannot be resolved there and then you should inform us in written within 30 days of the completion of your trip. Failure to follow this procedure may reduce or extinguish any rights you may have to make a claim against us.

Privacy Policy

Any personal information that we collect about you may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of a Trip or to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers. The information may be disclosed to our agents, service providers or other suppliers to enable us to operate the Trip. We will otherwise treat your details in accordance with our privacy policy.

Passport & Nepal Visa

All valuable clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport.

  • USD $ 30.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
  • USD $ 50.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
  • USD $ 125.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 100 days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.

Visa Extension Fee 

  • Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD $ 45 and USD $ 3 per day for additional days.
  • In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD $ 5 per day as late fine.

E-Visas are available for most nationalities via the Government
Website:  https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival/IO01
Kindly print this form and bring with you. https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add_en.php

Climate

Nepal’s climate is influenced by maritime, continental factors and has four distinct seasons. Spring lasts from March to May, and is warm with rain shower and temperatures around 22°C. Summer, from June to August, is the monsoon season when the hills turn lush and green. Nepal has diverse climate because of the topography which ranges from sea-level 75m to 8,848m the Highest Peak of the World Mt. Everest. The southern belts of Nepal Terai remain hot most of the year and temperature decreases gradually towards North as the altitude increases. Based on our experience, we have prepared a chart which shows the approximate temperatures at different altitudes in different months.

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Trip Facts

  • Trekking Grade:              Moderate to Strenuous
  • Activities:                       Tour and Trekking
  • Maximum Altitude:         5,545m
  • Best Season:                   Spring and Autumn
  • Accommodation:             Lodge Trek
  • Walking hour per day:    5 to 7 hours
  • Group Size:                     6 to 12 peoples

Trekking in Nepal