Sagarmatha 3 Passes Trek

Kongma-La (5535m), Cho-La (5368m), Renjo-La (5360m) are three mythical names that you will keep in your memory, but you will still have to add to them by climbing Chukung-Ri (5550m), Kala Patthar (5550m), and the Gokyo-Ri (5357m) from where you will be able to panoramas that are difficult to surpass in other places.

The entire northern part of the Solu-Khumbu Valley is included in the Sagarmatha National Park, and is known for hosting the summit of Everest, whose Nepali name is Sagarmatha, something like “the head of the sky-heaven”. We could say that it has four legs, Thame, Gokyo, Everest and Chukhung (although it is not exactly like that) and this trek joins the valleys by crossing the passes between them, by paths much less frequented than the classic Everest Base Camp, although it shares a small part, and with the advantage of enjoying accommodation in “lodges”, which allows a good rest after each stage.

Even though it passes around 5500m high, this trek does not present great technical difficulties, that is to say, it does not normally imply the use of ropes or other technical material and does not require any section of climbing or grimacing, although there are sections with steep slopes. In this sense, any person with mountain experience and a good physical condition can do it, but always taking into account that we are in the high mountains, very high indeed, and the weather conditions can change the situation of the itinerary quickly, and you have to be prepared for that. It is a demanding trek on a physical level and it takes two and a half weeks to cover the mountains at a not insignificant altitude, so apart from a good physical condition it is also necessary to have good acclimatization along the whole ascent, that is why we have chosen to do it from east to west to climb more gradually.

Do not hesitate, this is a five-star trek, where you will enjoy the proximity of very high emblematic peaks within reach, and you will have the real feeling of being on the roof of the world.

* This itinerary is designed with an arrival flight in Nepal in the morning in mind. In case the flight arrived in Kathmandu in the afternoon or evening, the schedule would be adapted.

FULL TRIP according program
 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       All transfers to/from Kathmandu airport by private vehicle

·       Flight Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu

·       Assistant English-speaking guide on arrival

·       3 nights with breakfast in Kathmandu

·       Accommodation in lodges/tea-houses and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 guide assistant for groups over 6 pax

·       1 porter each 2 clients

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee

·       Pasang Lhamu Permit

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA

·       Lunch & Dinner (except indicated)

·       Tips to staff

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       During the trek hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance. For most of our treks you must have a mountain accident insurance that works in Nepal until 5500 meters’ altitude and include helicopter rescue.

·       In general, any concept not specified in the program, as well as any type of personal assistance to the traveller for matters outside the program of this trip.

In option for late returning flights on the last day, we can keep one room during the day in order you can have a shower before long flight back home.

JUST TREK with no services out of the trek itinerary in Kathmandu or Pokhara
 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       Transfers to/from domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport

·       Flight Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu

·       Accommodation in lodges/tea-houses and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 guide assistant for groups over 6 pax

·       1 porter each 2 clients

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee

·       Pasang Lhamu Permit

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA (check information)

·       Tips to staff

·       Any service out of the trek

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       Hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance. For most of our treks you must have a mountain accident insurance that works in Nepal until 5500 meters’ altitude and include helicopter rescue.

·       In general, any concept not specified in the program, as well as any type of personal assistance to the traveller for matters outside the program of this trip.

* The indicated price is the price per person in US dollars for a group of 6 travelers in full format as described in the program.
If you prefer, you can contract only the trek, from the pick-up at your accommodation to the return. Without services outside the trek.
We can customize your trip with no problem.
Contact us to request the dossier with detailed information and the complete price table and ask us any questions you may have.

Flights to Lukla now operate from Kathmandu (normally low season) or Ramechhap (high season). Ramechhap airport is 4/5 hours from Kathmandu and you must take a shuttle that leaves at 1:00 in the morning from Thamel. Then all that remains is to rest and hang out, even if it is in the hotel lobby, until the shuttle leaves.

The Sagarmatha 3 Passes Trek is demanding. The days when you cross the hills above 5000 meters are long and are always very subject to weather conditions that can vary the stages from a long but peaceful walk to a hard day on snow in bad weather. If the weather conditions become really bad, it may be advisable not to cross a pass. In the case of the Kongma-La, it would not represent too much problem since it is possible to go around Dingboche, but in the case of the Cho-La and the Renjo-La, the thing already complicates a little and would force to change the plans. It does not usually happen (in fact, it has never happened to us) but we must be aware of this possible eventuality.

It is not necessary to take any specific material for this trek, although it is quite likely that you will have to hike on snow, and the conditions in which each one faces it are very different. While some have enough wearing trail-running shoes, others need boots and gaiters. Adapt this perspective to your own way of doing. Poles can give you confidence if you have to walk on snow, but they are not essential.

As a general rule, neither an ice axe nor crampons are considered necessary, although if the conditions have been extreme and out of the ordinary, we may find ourselves with some steps that are a little more compromised. Normally the guides carry an ice axe or crampons in case they are needed at some point, but in general they stay at the bottom of the backpack.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Programs may have to be adapted according to the schedules of your flights to Nepal. The itineraries are designed taking into account that the international flight arrives at Kathmandu in the morning or noon. If you arrive to Nepal afternoon or later it would be better to have a margin day before starting your trek, although it is not essential.

DO YOU WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP?

Related to the trek itinerary and Kathmandu and/or Pokhara staying we plan the “minimum days recommended” to have a comfortable and safe trip and trek. But always is a good idea to add some extra day during the trek (for rest or as safety extra day) or in your days in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Like all our tours, the itinerary can be customized and adapted to the taste, needs and preferences of the traveller, especially when it comes to staying in Nepal outside the trek route.

You can opt for the full trip or just hiring the trek and travel on your own in Nepal.

EXPERIENCES TO NEPAL OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM

Whether for free days in Kathmandu or Pokhara, as if you want to add more days to your trip, we offer a number of options and extensions. With them you can add and complete activities and experiences on your trip. Some are already included in some program, but in general we prefer that you choose them on your own, if you are interested in any, depending on your tastes and way of traveling. Ask us for more information if you are interested.