How hard is the 3 passes trek?

Difficulty. The three passes trek is rated “Challenging”. It is a very serious adventure given its high pass crossings. It is more challenging than its sibling treks Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes, but not quite as challenging as trekking peaks such as Island Peak and Mera Peak.

What are the 3 passes?

The Three Passes Trek in Nepal is in the Everest Region (Sagarmatha National Park) and takes trekkers across three high passes, Kongma La (18,209 ft / 5,550 m), Cho La (17,782 ft / 5,420 m), and Renjo La (17,560 ft / 5,360 m) – hence, the Three Passes Trek.

How long is the Three Passes trek in Nepal?

between 16-21 days
Usually, the Three Passes Trek takes anywhere between 16-21 days, depending on how acclimatized trekkers are and if side-trips are planned. This Three Passes trek itinerary follows a 19-day trekking plan, not including the final flight from Lukla on day 20.

How much does Everest trek cost?

And trekking up to the base camp is way cheaper than climbing Everest. As for the cost of Everest Base Camp Trek, there is no fixed price. The journey would cost anywhere between $2099 to $4500 depending on the route, the outfitter and their services.

How long does the Three passes trek take?

21 days
The Three Passes trek is the toughest Everest base camp trek there is. Taking 21 days in total it is also the longest trek we run in Nepal. So this is one for the really hardened trekker. If you are up to it, the Three Passes trek really offers all the best of the Khumbu region.

How tall is Everest Base Camp?

Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain and part of the Nepalese Himalayas, standing at 8,848m above sea level. Everest Base Camp is either one of two base camps on either side of Mount Everest. South Base Camp is located in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364m and North Base Camp is at 5,5150m in Tibet.

What is a pass in trekking?

Mountain passes are a route through a mountain range that offers spectacular views of the towering peaks. Oftentimes, passes are found above the source of a river and mark the highest point between the two valleys. Mountain passes are generally the highest point of the trek and the vantage point.

How long does the Three Passes trek take?

How many miles is 3 passes trek?

111.9-mile
Welcome, ! Enjoy this 111.9-mile loop trail near Chaurikharka, Province 1. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 76 h 42 min to complete.

Is Everest easy to climb?

Everest expedition takes a long duration of time and preparation of around 60 days or two months. It has many challenges including extremely cold weather, low freezing temperature, and difficult climbing conditions. You need to acclimatize for a long duration before you could arrive at the summit and descend back.