Everest Three Passes trek

The Everest Three Passes Trek with EverTrek costs between £2,600 and £2,700, depending on your chosen departure date and group size. This includes all accommodation, meals during the trek, permits (including Sagarmatha National Park and TIMS), and full support from our experienced local guides and porters. It’s our most epic Everest adventure, ideal for those looking to go beyond Base Camp.

This trek is classed as challenging and is best suited to trekkers with a good base level of fitness and prior hiking or trekking experience. Expect 5–8 hours of trekking per day, with some long and steep ascents, high passes, and rough terrain.

You’ll cross three dramatic mountain passes:

• Kongma La (5,535m)
  
  
• Cho La (5,420m)
  
  
• Renjo La (5,360m)
  
  

With multiple days at high altitude and some technical trail sections, it’s demanding, but also one of the most rewarding treks in the Himalayas.

We recommend a well-rounded training plan that includes:

• Cardio fitness (walking, running, swimming, or cycling)
  
  
• Leg and core strength
  
  
• Hiking with a loaded backpack
  
  

Aim to train 4–5 times a week in the 3–6 months leading up to the trek. Try to include back-to-back hiking days on uneven terrain, ideally with a backpack of 6–10kg.

You can also join an EverTrek training weekend in the UK (e.g., Snowdonia or the Brecon Beacons) to prepare and meet our team before heading to Nepal.

Most things are covered, but we recommend bringing £20–£45 per day for extras like snacks, hot drinks, Wi-Fi, hot showers, device charging, and tipping. Having small denominations of Nepalese Rupees is useful for buying from local teahouses along the trail.

Yes, hot showers are available at most teahouses in the lower regions of the trek. As you reach higher altitudes, facilities become more basic and hot water may not always be available or may come at an extra cost. Many trekkers switch to wet wipes or flannel washes as it gets colder.

The ideal seasons are:

• Spring (March to May) – Warmer days, blooming rhododendrons, and great visibility
  
  
• Autumn (September to November) – Clear skies, crisp air, and incredible mountain views
  
  

These periods offer the most stable weather and best trail conditions. We don’t recommend trekking this route in monsoon (June–August) or deep winter (late December–February) unless you’re highly experienced in extreme conditions.

Tipping is customary and a great way to thank your amazing support team. We suggest budgeting around 10% of your trip cost.

For a trek priced between £2,600 and £2,700, a tip of £260–£270 total is a good benchmark. Your lead guide can help advise on how to split this fairly among porters, assistant guides, and other staff.

The trek reaches elevations over 5,500m, so altitude sickness is something to take seriously. To reduce the risk:

• Follow the gradual acclimatisation schedule
  
  
• Drink 3–4 litres of water per day
  
  
• Avoid alcohol and smoking
  
  
• Learn the symptoms: headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness
  
  
• Speak with your GP about taking Diamox (acetazolamide)
  
  
• Tell your guide if you feel unwell, our team is trained to help you manage symptoms safely

Yes, there’s a 15kg total weight limit (including your duffel and daypack) on the Lukla flight, which is strictly enforced by the airline.

We also cap individual duffel bags at 15kg to protect the health and safety of our porters. You’ll carry a small daypack with your daily essentials such as water, snacks, layers, sun cream, and your camera.

To stay within the limit, pack light, focus on multi-use gear, and consider buying any bulky items (like snacks or toiletries) in Kathmandu before the trek begins.

To keep things flexible for you, internal flights are arranged directly by our trusted local partner. This means your flights can be tailored to your exact trip dates and adjusted locally if needed - especially useful in destinations like Nepal, where weather or conditions can affect schedules.

It’s a simple process: our local partner will handle everything and reserve your flight and transfers as soon as they receive your details from us (which happens almost instantly after booking). You’ll receive a secure payment link from them closer to your trip - no admin, no hassle, just straightforward local organisation.

While you are free to arrange your internal flights separately, we strongly recommend using our trusted in-country partner.

They will book the correct flight for your trip based on your confirmed itinerary and handle everything, including your airport transfers and any local schedule changes, which are common in destinations like Nepal due to weather conditions.

If you choose to book your flights elsewhere, you’ll also need to arrange your own airport transfers and ensure you arrive at the correct location and time to join the group.

Booking independently may result in mistimed connections or logistical complications that could affect your trip experience. If you are considering this, we ask that you contact us first so we can help you understand the implications.

The internal flights cost approx $450 per person. These are arranged by our trusted local partner, who will ensure your flight matches your itinerary and takes into account any local conditions. You'll receive a secure payment link closer to your trip, and the process is smooth, fully managed, and requires no extra effort from you.

The moment you book your trek, we pass your details to our local team, who reserves your internal flight right away based on your trip dates.

Payment for your internal flight is due no later than 30 days before your trip start date. The payment link will be sent to you by our trusted partner, 2-3 months before your trip start date to pay.

Once payment is made, you'll receive a receipt confirming it’s been received. There’s nothing else you need to do - it’s a simple, stress-free process handled by the same team supporting your trek on the ground.

Refunds for internal flights are handled by our local partner, as the flight is booked directly through them and not included in your EverTrek package.

If you cancel your EverTrek trip more than 90 days before your departure, no internal flight payment will have been collected, and no action is required.

If you cancel after payment has been made, and this is within 90 days of your departure, the internal flight payment is non-refundable, as tickets will have already been issued and are non-transferable.

If you need to change your trip dates, we’ll notify our local partner on your behalf after our agreement to a trip reschedule .

• Changes made 91+ days before departure can usually be accommodated at no extra cost.
• Changes within 90 days are reviewed case-by-case by our partner and may incur additional charges depending on airline policies.