Everest Three High Passes Trek is one of the most adventurous treks in the Everest Region of Nepal. Off the beaten trails, stunning mountains summit vertically above the head, coniferous flora and fauna and the culture and tradition of people living in the mountainous regions are the major attractions. Also, the local fooding taste, simpler accommodations and continuous daily gain in elevation make your journey exciting. Trek to three passes Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass and Kongma La Pass not only brings lifetime adventurous memories but also broadens the mind and rejuvenates the soul.
Three High Pass Trek offers you the closer view of highest mountains like Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Ama Dablam and also Mount Makalu. The trekking trails in the Everest Region are of mixed type - easy, wide, narrow, steep, sometimes rough and rugged and even rocky depending upon the elevation and the geographic location. Walking through the rhododendron and pine forest gives you additional excitement and makes you feel closer to mother nature.
The taste of local foods like dal bhat, dhindo, local bread, momo, noodles and pastas is another fascinating aspect of the 20 days Everest Three High Passes Trek. Likewise, simple accommodations with limited facilities examine your capacity to adjust with the minimal things in the himalayas regions of Nepal. The cold temperature, often freezing during night time, chances of altitude sickness with the gain in elevation, rocky and steep walking terrain are other challenges of the trek.
Spring and Autumn are considered as the most favorable time for Hiking to Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass and Kongma La Pass as the climatic condition during this period of time is moderate and also the skies are clear and the visibility of the snow capped mountains is also perfectly good. People also trek during the winter season and it is not recommended during the monsoon season as it would be difficult because of frequent rainfall, slippery roads and less visibility.
In the proposed trekking package of 17 days Three High Pass Trek, 2 days are designed for acclimatization in order to make the trekkers used to the gain in elevation and the resulting environmental dynamics. The chances of getting altitude sickness with symptoms like painful headache, shortness in breath, tendency to vomit and difficulty in walking is high as you walk towards the higher altitude. It is to be noted to walk at a slower pace, drink plenty of water, and take enough food throughout the hiking to avoid such difficulties.
Who are Sherpa people in three high pass trek?
Long time ago, the Sherpa people migrated to the Everest Region of Nepal from the Eastern Part of Tibet. In the past, Sherpa were traditional farmers residing in the upper mountainous regions. However, with the exploration of tourism in the himalayan region, Sherpa shifted their lifestyle and served the travelers with carrying their goods, started providing hand catching guidance to the mountaineers to reach the summit and later stood out to be the best mountaineers in the world.
These days, mountaineering has become an inseparable part of the Sherpa Culture as they have skilled with such tremendous ability to climb the tallest peaks in the world. Their hospitality, courageousness and their dedication towards the expedition sector has proven promising to all the adventure seekers and mountain climbers in the Nepal Himalayas.
Their culture and lifestyle is influenced by Buddhist tradition. Various famous stupas, gumbas and mane bells can be seen around the Sherpa village. Some of them rear cattles like mountain yaks for the purpose of milk, cheese and butter making. Do not forget to taste the local and pure Yak cheese in the Everest Region.
What is Namche Bazaar in high pass trek?
NAMCHE BAZAAR is the most repeated phrase that appears while searching and talking about Everest Region Trekking in Nepal. When it comes to trekking and expeditions, Namche Bazaar is the common point of all the Everest Region Trekkings. Every Everest Region Trekking hit the road via. 25 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and upon reaching mystic land Lukla, hiking takes you to the Namche Bazaar. From Namche Bazar, the route for these trekkings then separate based on the destinations chosen by the trekkers.
Namche Bazar is a typical town in the Khumbu Region of Nepal, situated at an altitude of about 3,440 meter from the sea level. There is a human settlement on the side of the sloppy hill. To the people residing around the Everest Region, this Bazar has been a site for their trade since long. With the increment in the trekking and expedition, the day to day life and market has been solely occupied with the tourism industry. There are plenty of shops and you can wander around to have some food, tea and coffee at the choice of your restaurants. You can buy trekking gear and necessities here as well as there are several such shops available.
Most of the Everest Region Treks are designed in such a way that trekkers rest for a day at Namche Bazar for the purpose of acclimatization. So trekkers get enough time to explore the town. They can stalk around and visit Khumjung Monastery and hike up to the famous star hotel, the Everest View Hotel and get the alluring view of Mount Everest.
People in Namche Bazar are also engaged in cattle rearing and you can see local people preparing cheese, butter and ghees. If you are fond of cheese, you will find pure cheese and butter made from the milk of Himalayan local Yak.
Namche Bazar is quite successful in preserving and maintaining its ancient culture, tradition and lifestyle.
What are Everest Three High Passes ?
The Everest 3 High Passes are
- Renjo La Pass
- Cho La Pass
- Kongma La Pass
Mountain Passes are geological formations or patterns that allow the crossing from one point to the other on a mountainous region. Various historical records show that these passes are the routes to ancient trades and movements. The 17 days Everest High Pass Trek differs from 14 days Everest Base Camp Trek for its route that passes through Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass and Kongma La Pass taking an extra 3 days to conclude.
You will reach Renjo La Pass on the 6th day of your hike, which offers jaw breaking views of Mount Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu and Mt. Ama Dablam. On the 9th day of the walk, you will reach Cho La Pass, which connects the Gokyo region with the Everest Region. All the mountains with an elevation higher than 8,000 meters can be seen from this section of the trekking. Likewise, on the 13th Day, the trail passes through Kongma La Pass.
What are lifestyle challenges of people living in higher altitudes?
The people living in the Everest Region of Nepal face the following challenges.
● Remoteness due to difficult geographical terrain
● Less agricultural production
● Extreme temperature