Trekking to the Everest Base Camp is no longer the challenging walking adventure trip to do inside the Khumbu region of Nepal. It has become one of the commercial trekking routes to trek in Nepal. It is irony that the people who wish to visit the Everest region (Home of Mt. Everest) for wilderness adventure will feel dejected with the influx of trekkers from across the globe in the EBC Trek trail. So, which is the trekking route to trek in the Everest region for wilderness thrill?
The detour trekking route that encompasses three iconic high passes and Everest Base Camp in the form of the Everest High Passes Trek is an ideal option. In this blog, let’s delve into the details of the Everest Three High Passes Trek Highlights.
There are many inquiries about finding details about the Everest Three High Passes Trek. You may not find needed answers on internet besides regular stuffs. So, this blogger felt the need to provide the different perspective about the Everest Three High Passes Trek Highlights. This blog represents the alternative views about doing the Three Passes Trek. It will definitely be the effective piece of information for trekkers to plan for this challenging Khumbu Circuit Trek.
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Test your endurance and perseverance in Everest Region
Cross the high altitude mountain passes above 5000 m height and reach the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. The major Everest Three High Passes Highlights is the chance to test your physical stamina and perseverance. Reaching the Everest Base Camp which is at an altitude of 5364 m and witnessing sunrise from 5545 m tall Kalapathar is never an ordinary activity. It is surely the highlight of this trekking trip. Besides Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar, trekkers get to explore almost every regions of the Khumbu.
In an average, trekkers have to walk for about 6 to 7 hours a day continuously in the difficult terrain that includes uphill and downhill. Additionally, these walking are not in the low altitude places. In fact, trekkers have to reach above 5000 m altitude multiple times. Please note that high – altitude places have low density of oxygen and it is difficult to breathe in such a places. It is totally challenging for any ordinary human being to traverse in such terrain with less oxygen eventually testing one’s endurance and perseverance.
Feel the Mountaineering Adventure in Three High Passes
Do you know that crossing the high – altitude passes of the Everest region offers mini – mountaineering feeling? Yes, feel the mountaineering adventure in three high passes of Khumbu. Iconic three passes of the region are Kong Ma La Pass (5535 m), Chola Pass (5420 m), and Renjo La (5360 m).
Let’s know more about these passes in this blog titled the Everest Three High Passes Trek Highlights:
Kong Ma La Pass (5535 m)
The first pass on the Everest Three High Passes Trek journey is the Kong Ma La Pass if you choose to do the trek on the anti – clockwise route. The pass is the most daunting one among three passes on this trail. It takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach the top of the pass from Chhukung Valley along the narrow ridgeline trekking trail. If it snows then the trail becomes risky! The trail traverses through the shores of the glacial lake and it is over the Khumbu glacier. The trail is full of scramble rocks and boulders. After walking additional 3 to 3.5 hours from the top, trekkers reach the serene village of Lobuche.
Chola Pass (5420 m)
The most famous pass of the region is the Chola Pass. It is between the Everest Base Camp Trek route and Gokyo Valley Trek route. Get vista of more than a dozen mountains from the top of the pass. Few meters before the top of the pass, trekkers may have to use the fixed rope. However, it is dependent upon the kind of the weather conditions. Beyond Chola Pass, you will have to walk over the Ngozumpa glacier to reach the Gokyo Valley via Thangnak village.
Renjo La Pass (5360 m)
The final pass on the Everest Three High Passes Trek is the Renjo La Pass (5360 m). It is completely different from another three passes. The Renjo La Pass pass is full of rocky boulders. The Everest Three High Passes Trek Highlights is at the peak when trekkers reach the top of the Renjo La Pass. Trekkers can get the relishing scenery of four mountains listed as the top ten mountains of the world. Get mesmerizing scenery of mountains like Lhotse, Everest, Choyou, Makalu, and other noticeable mountains.
Trekking in the world’s largest and longest glaciers
The trekking trail of the Everest Three High Passes Trek with Everest Base Camp encompasses trekking through the world’s largest and longest glaciers. The world’s largest glacier is the Khumbu glacier that starts from the incredible Mt. Everest. The glacier called Ngozumpa glacier that starts from the Choyou Mountain is the longest glacier of the world. The chance to walk on these iconic glaciers is rare as in one single trekking trip; trekkers get this iconic yet challenging activity to do for the trek. This is probably the most relishing Everest Three High Passes Trek Highlights.
Best views of Khumbu from Gokyo Ri
There are countless vantage points in the Everest region of Nepal. Among these places, Gokyo Ri (5357 m) is an ideal place to get the outstanding alternative view of Khumbu including the different sight of the Everest. The sight of blue turquoise Gokyo Lake and surrounding Khumbu valleys looks spectacular from the top. In addition, the sight of the different face of Everest make this the most interesting and best place to observe the Khumbu attractions.
What makes Everest Three High Passes Trek Highlights worthwhile?
In one single trekking trip, trekkers get to experience almost all the attractions and regions of the Upper Khumbu region of Nepal. Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar Hike, Chola, Renjo La, Kong Ma La, and Gokyo Valley are the iconic places of the Everest region. All these places are included in the Everest Three High Passes Trek itinerary. Therefore, it is worthwhile trekking trip as it offers great return in the trip investment.