Everest Base Camp 3 Passes Trek - Overview
The trek follows the lower Khumbu trail towards Everest Base Camp crossing over the three passes making this a comprehensive circuit of the Everest region. Though strenuous trekking at times, you are rewarded with remarkable Himalayan scenery including four of the world's eight highest peaks; Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Makalu (8,463 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Everest (8,850 m). You also get to see the beautiful village of Gokyo and its emerald lakes.
This is all complemented by inviting Sherpa villages, homes and monasteries offering an insight into the quiet and culturally vibrant Sherpa way of life. You have the opportunity to visit ‘off the tourist trail’ tracks if you choose, and you can experience more remote villages and mountainous areas.
Everest Base Camp 3 Passes - Trek Facts | |
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Trek Difficulty: | Level 4 - Difficult |
Trek Duration: | 16 days |
Remoteness: | Fairly remote |
Max altitude: | 5540 meters at Kongma La pass |
Accommodation: | Inexpensive teahouses / mid-priced lodges / expensive guesthouses |
Best season: | Mar-May, Oct-Nov |
Transport To/From Trek: | Flight to the town of Lukla; also accessible by taking a bus to Shivalaya and then a few days of trekking up to Lukla. |
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