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The Everest Three High Passes Trek is one of the most thrilling and challenging trekking adventures in Nepal. This trek offers an unparalleled experience, crossing the three highest passes in the Everest region—Kongma La Pass (5,535m), Cho La Pass (5,420m), and Renjo La Pass (5,360m). If you are planning for this breathtaking trek, hiring a guide and porter is highly recommended to ensure safety and enhance your trekking experience. Himalayan Adventure International Treks is now accepting bookings for the 2025/26 trekking season, offering experienced guides, reliable porters, and well-organized group departures.
The Everest Three Passes Trek is a demanding high-altitude adventure that requires experience, navigation skills, and endurance. Hiring a guide and porter provides several benefits:
Safety and Navigation: A professional guide helps you navigate the rugged trails, ensuring you follow the correct route and avoid potential hazards.
Altitude Awareness: Guides are trained to recognize symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and provide necessary first aid.
Cultural Insights: A local guide offers valuable insights into Sherpa culture, traditions, and monasteries along the trek.
Reduced Load: Porters carry your heavy luggage, allowing you to enjoy the trek with ease and focus on the experience.
Himalayan Adventure International Treks offers group and private trek bookings for the 2025/26 season. Fixed departure dates allow trekkers to join a group and share costs. Booking early ensures proper planning and availability of the best guides and porters.
Solo trekkers hiring a private guide and porter will have a higher cost than group trekkers. Approximate costs:
Guide: $25–$30 per day
Porter: $20–$25 per day
Permits: $60 (Sagarmatha National Park + Khumbu Pasang Laymu Municipality Fee)
Accommodation: $10–$25 per night
Food: $25–$35 per day
Transportation (Lukla Flight): $220–$250 one way
Joining a group trek helps reduce costs while enjoying a social trekking experience:
Shared guide and porter
Cost per person: $1,500–$2,500 (depending on services and inclusions)
For couples trekking together:
Private guide: $25–$30 per day
Shared porter: $20–$25 per day
Total estimated cost: $1,700–$2,000 for two people
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit: $30 per person
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit: $20 per person
TIMS Card: $10 per person (required for solo trekkers)
Lukla Flight (Round Trip): $440–$500 per person
Private Jeep from Kathmandu to Salleri (Alternative Route): $150–$200 per vehicle
English-speaking guide: $30–$40 per day
German/French/Spanish-speaking guide: $40–$50 per day
Female guide (upon request): $35–$45 per day
Porter: $20–$25 per day (carries up to 20kg)
Porter-cum-guide: $25–$30 per day (assists with guiding and carrying light luggage)
Tea house accommodation: $10–$25 per night
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner): $25–$35 per day
Drinking water: $1–$3 per liter (boiled or bottled water)
Day 1: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 3: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar
Day 4: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m)
Day 5: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)
Day 6: Acclimatization in Dingboche
Day 7: Trek to Chhukung (4,730m)
Day 8: Cross Kongma La Pass (5,535m), trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
Day 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m), back to Gorak Shep
Day 10: Climb Kala Patthar (5,545m), trek to Dzongla
Day 11: Cross Cho La Pass (5,420m), trek to Gokyo (4,800m)
Day 12: Rest day at Gokyo, climb Gokyo Ri
Day 13: Cross Renjo La Pass (5,360m), trek to Lungden
Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 15: Trek to Lukla
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu
Spring (March–May): Clear skies, moderate temperatures, and rhododendron blooms.
Autumn (September–November): Best visibility and stable weather.
Acclimatization is key—spend extra days at higher altitudes.
Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol.
Take Diamox if necessary.
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Trek: $1,500–$1,700
Cho La Pass Everest Base Camp Trek: $1,600–$2,200
Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek: $1,200–$1,500
Island Peak Climbing: $2,200–$2,800
Lobuche Peak Climbing: $2,200–$2,600
Down jacket, sleeping bag, trekking poles
Sturdy hiking boots, gloves, warm clothing
Sunglasses, sunscreen, first aid kit
The Sherpa people, known for their mountaineering skills, live in the Everest region. Their Buddhist culture, prayer flags, and monasteries make trekking a cultural experience as well.
Himalayan Adventure International Treks is a trusted trekking company in Nepal, offering expert-guided treks, quality services, and flexible itineraries. Book your Everest Three Passes Trek now for 2025/26 and embark on an unforgettable Himalayan adventure!
Professional Guide and Porter Services
Accommodation and Meals for Guide and Porter
Permits and Entry Fees
Insurance Coverage
Transportation
Equipment for Guide and Porter
Accommodation in Kathmandu
Administrative Support
Personal Expenses
International Flights
Meals and Drinks
Additional Services
Tips and Gratitudes
Unforeseen Expenses
Medical Costs
Hiring a guide and porter enhances your trekking experience by providing local expertise, ensuring safety, and reducing the physical burden of carrying heavy loads.
Our guides are licensed, experienced, and knowledgeable about the Everest region. Porters are strong, reliable, and familiar with the trek routes.
The cost varies but typically ranges from $25 to $35 per day for a guide and $15 to $25 per day for a porter. This includes their meals, accommodation, and insurance.
Yes, you can choose to hire only a guide or only a porter, depending on your needs and preferences.
It is customary to tip your guide and porter at the end of the trek. A general guideline is $10-$15 per day for guides and $5-$10 per day for porters.
Our guides are fluent in English and other languages as well. Porters may have basic English skills, but they can communicate effectively with guides for instructions.
Our porters are trustworthy and professional. We recommend packing your valuables in a separate daypack that you carry yourself.
In case of illness, we have backup guides and porters available. Your trek will continue with minimal disruption.
Yes, our guides are trained to recognize symptoms of altitude sickness and will assist with acclimatization strategies and necessary measures.
Yes, our guides assist with all necessary permits, paperwork, and logistics, ensuring a smooth trekking experience.
Guides and porters typically carry their gear. You are responsible for providing your trekking equipment and clothing.
A porter can carry up to 20-25 kg (44-55 lbs). It is advisable to pack light and distribute the weight evenly.
Yes, all our guides and porters are covered by travel insurance, including emergency medical and evacuation coverage.
Yes, our guides can customize the itinerary to match your pace, preferences, and interests, ensuring a personalized experience.
You can book a guide and porter through our website or by contacting us directly. Our team will assist you with all the arrangements and preparations.
Hire a Professional Porter or Guide in Nepal with Himalayan Adventure Intl Treks
Are you planning a trek in Nepal and looking for a reliable porter or guide? At Himalayan Adventure Intl Treks, we offer experienced and friendly Nepali guides and porters to enhance your trekking experience in Nepal. Whether you need a guide, porter, or a combination of both, our services are tailored to meet your needs.
Our Services and Pricing
We provide skilled guides who can effectively communicate in English and arrange accommodations during your trek. Our porters, as well as porter guides, not only carry your equipment but also assist in securing lodges along the route. Our pricing for these services is as follows:
Our guides and porters are known for their kindness, honesty, and respectfulness, ensuring that you enjoy your trek to the fullest.
Availability Across All Trekking Regions and Seasons
Our team is available year-round for all trekking regions in the Nepal Himalayas. We have in-depth knowledge of Nepal's trekking routes, peak climbing, and cycling tours. Whether you are looking for a guide or porter for popular treks or remote adventures, we provide flexible services according to your specific requirements.
Budget Trekking Services
In addition to guide and porter services, we offer budget trekking packages that include accommodation in Kathmandu, meals, trekking permits, sightseeing tours, flight tickets, transportation, and insurance for guides and porters. Our budget treks are designed to be cost-effective while maintaining high standards of service.
Why Choose Our Agency for Hiring a Guide or Porter in Nepal?
Hiring a guide or porter through an agency like ours ensures your safety and security. Our agency provides:
Hiring Process and Costs
The cost of hiring a porter or guide varies depending on the trekking region and the level of adventure involved. Here is a breakdown of our prices:
Please note that transportation costs for porters and guides (such as bus or flight tickets) are not included in these prices.
Additional Services
We also offer restricted area trekking permits and peak climbing permits through our agency. These permits require licensed trekking guides and appropriate insurance, which we can arrange quickly and efficiently.
Meet Our Team
Our team consists of experienced guides and porters who have extensive knowledge of Nepal's trekking routes:
At Himalayan Adventure Intl Treks, we are committed to providing the best trekking experience in Nepal with our skilled and friendly guides and porters. Contact us today to book your trekking adventure!
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