Everest 3 High Pass 17 Days

I highly recommend Imperial Nepal Trecks. My wife and I did the 16-day Three High Passes Treck starting 9 September 2019. We went through Kongma-La, Chola Pass and Renjo-La Pass, which also included Everest Base Camp. The toughness of the treck was matched by the toughness of our amazing guide Ram and porter, Su. Ram and Su were an amazing duo; Ram knew all of the mountain names and elevations and he also demonstrated extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna. His willingness to share that knowledge made the trip very memorable. My wife and I noticed that many other guides working for other companies did not provide anywhere near the level of service that ours did. Paras also provided a valuable 'front of house' service in Kathmandu.

Due to the volatile nature of weather, make sure you give yourself SEVERAL days of flexibility at the planned start and end dates of the treck as a couple of days of heavy cloud cover at Lukla can prevent some trecks for days. We did not have this problem because we had some flexibility built-in but many other people had to completely cancel because of weather issues and tight timeframes.

Daniel B
South Perth
Australia

This is my second time coming to Nepal and the first person I called was Paras. Paras is an absolute pro at tailoring your trip to perfection! He can arrange anything you desire, from amazing trekking trips to finding great shoes in the local markets, Paras is with you every step of the way and he has a great team of workers as well! In addition to being such a skilled guide, Paras is great company with a wealth of knowledge about Nepal, he becomes not only your guide but also a friend. I love Paras and his team and I would not recommend anyone else!

Kate A
Muscat, Oman

We booked the Three High Passes Trek with Imperial Nepal in the Fall of 2018. Paras was our primary point of contact and was great. He took care of everything so that once we arrived in Nepal all of the details were well taken care of for our big trip over the Three High Passes and to EBC and Kala Patar. 
Kathmandu is a crazy place and you want to make sure that you are using a reputable firm who cares about their clients. We would definitely recommend Paras and his company for anyone planning a big trek in Nepal. 
Our guide Ram and his porters were super. Ram was extremely knowledgeable about the Everest region, the mountains, the people, and trails. He took great care of us the whole time we were on the trek.
These guys are great and you can't go wrong. Don't think twice, just book your trip and have the trip of a lifetime!

Rick E

I'm just back from completing the Everest 17 days High Passes Trek. I'm still on a High. The trip was absolutely amazing. Such a beautiful country with lovely people. Memories that will stay with me for a lifetime. Anybody with a little training can complete this . The high passes trek takes you off the beaten track and is a lot quieter than the normal route, the scenery is amazing. The view of Everest from the top of the Renjo Last pass will stay with me for a life time as will the views of Ama Dablam. I could not have done this without the help from everybody at Imperial Nepal Treks. My first contact was with Paras. He was great and his communication was brilliant. Any questions that I had were quickly answered. I also had a fantastic guide called Santosh. Very knowledgeable and encouraged me every step of the way. Very impressed withhe way he took care of me. Thank You to everybody. I will definately be seeing you all again.

joeyleonar
Dublin, Ireland

We just finished a 17 day trek to basecamp, Cho La pass, and Gokyo. It could not have been any more fun or gone any smoother. Ram organized everything in less than a day, planning the trek, hooking us up with a great guide (Dinesh, who's awesome), and even helping me retrieve my credit card that had been eaten by a nearby ATM machine. He saved the day again when flights were cancelled from weather, calling in favors to get us on the best flights for the next day. Word to the wise...Always be on the first flight in and out of Lukla.

In short, we couldn't recommend Imperial trekking, Ram, Dinesh, Lakpa, or our route enough. We will definitely be back!

Rod and Anna W

My boyfriend and myself completed Three Passes trek in October'16. Everything was organised flawlessly right from the start. The hotel in Kathmandu was lovely and we really enjoyed welcome dinner in the traditional Nepalese restaurant we were taken to by company manager, Paras. Also loved the day tour around Kathmandu Valley. 
On the trek we were looked after our guide Hari and our porter, Rai. Both couldn't do enough for us. Hari would always get us the best rooms available in a tea house and made sure we have everything we need, offering extra blankets etc. We would discuss our trekking plans daily and he was very flexible, offering advice on what's best and always accommodated our request (weather wasn't spoiling us in the first week). Very friendly, cheerful, polite and always had our best interest at heart. We had so much fun! We didn't have to worry about anything and could just enjoy amazing Himalayan scenery and Hari would tell us more about the culture and the mountains. 
I should also mention that even before we landed in Nepal, Paras would always respond to the multitude of questions I had via email and was extremely helpful. We are thinking of going back to Nepal to do some more challenging climbs and we will definitely be using Imperial again. They're very reliable and I'm sure we will be in good hands. We're very grateful to Paras for making sure this was an unforgettable experience for us and we're looking forward to another adventure with Imperial Nepal Treks!

762agnieszka
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Visited October 2016 

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Trek in total 27 days out of which 24 of walking. Excellent trek, distance 230 km, 14,5 km uphill/downhill - phisically very demanding. First part Jiri-Paiya highly recommended for those who want to see real life and landscape in Nepal, with very few trekkers doing the same trek, which helps to know each other, through the villages, fields, forests of rhododentrons (imagine how it should look like in spring while blooming ...), not commercially spoiled, for lodgekeepers you are rather a guest than a client. Joining the stream of trekkers after Lukla was quite disapointing experience after first 6 days ... 
Our trek was organised very well - everything according to what was agreed and declaired by the Agency. Many many thanks to Paras who organised everything for us perfectly!

Jacek C

Krakow, Poland 

Visited October 2016

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Einsteinean guides, Herculean porters, is this Nepal? Shimmering rivers, iconic peaks, barren glaciers and lush valleys, stoic lodges, tranquil monasteries, exciting bridges, and ancient prayer stones, is this what everyone experiences when visiting this cultural landmark?

Imperial treks and expeditions provided an experience that left me awestruck by the beauty that lies within the hallowed Himalayas of Nepal. From the moment we set foot on the first mountain trail, I knew we were trekking in style. The first few days were tough, but, what is a reward without the hard work? What is the warm mint tea without the cold, high pass? What is the staple DalBhat with its unflinchingly outstanding curry, without the glorious 1000 meter climb? What are the welcoming Nepali smiles, the manicured bed spreads, the skillful cooking, the beautifully rare snickers and cokes, the taken for granted internet signal without the legendary one-on-one battle between you and nature at its most raw and powerful? 
While the trekking provided the physical challenge that creature comforts deny, Imperial Trekking provided the pillow to lay my head on at the end of the day, the down blankets under which I kept warm. From the thin air on the Renjo La Pass to the damp heat of the Sagarmatha valleys, I look in the gorgeous landscapes without worry knowing that my every need was taken care of, that every hunger pang was abolished with sweet coconut cookies and salty dry noodles that every fork in the road was illuminated with a green light, that every plant was described, every peak named, every concern comforted, any questions answered!
No matter how hard we pressed, we were faithfully followed by our porters with our heavy packs on their backs and faithfully directed by our encyclopedic guide. I would absolutely trek with Imperial again, for the mountains come standard for everyone but the incredibly personal trekking experience was catered impeccably. 
It was with a heavy heart and aching legs that we parted with our new brothers, and it is with heated anticipation that I await my next visit to the truly unique destination of Nepal. 

The three passes, EBC and Kalapatthar trek was such a memorable experience for our group. The staffs were all very professional including Mr. Parash who made the trip details very clear and understandable. The bus ride to Jiri as the public bus was a bit crammed and felt quite dangerous so I would recommend a jeep for transport. Our guide Navaraj was beyond what we expected as we travelled with thim along the trail he became like a brother to us. He was always making sure we were comfortable and taken care of in every way. For instance on the way up to Chola Pass, it was far below freezing and the gloves brought were not warm enough. My hands were freezing and I could not warm them up. So, Nava took his gloves off, helped warm up my fingers and gave me his warm gloves to use. It's things like that, that makes you really trust in a guide that he wants to make sure you are happy and safe. 

The porters were incredible as well. Samdi and Amrit were always helping us move our bags and bring us food to our tables. Another thing that I really enjoyed about the trek was that the porters actually carried a box of fruits the entire time and served us apples, oranges and pomegranate every dinner. The guide and porters couldn’t have done a better job and when I come back to Nepal, I will for sure request the same people to come along for the journey. 
Thank you again to Parash, Navaraj, Samdi and Amrit. You made my trip an everlasting journey.