u/shisjais

Completed the Everest Three Passes Trek in April 2026.

Solo. No guides. No porters.

Just sharing some moments from my trek as images.

15 days of trekking - 160+ kms

~10000m elevation in total

did it anti-clockwise.

Major achievements:

• Everest Base Camp - 5,364 m / 17,598 ft

• Ama Dablam Base Camp - 4,600 m / 15,092 ft

• Kongma La Pass - 5,535m / 18,159ft

• Cho La Pass - 5,420 meters / 17,782 feet

• Renjo La Pass - 5,360 meters / 17,585 ft

(I'm not including the entire itinerary and details in this post to avoid making it too long. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions, as I'm happy to help.)

Delhi NCR - Chopta - Chandrashila (2D/2N solo budget plan)

Day 0: Overnight bus Delhi → Rishikesh (₹350–450) I took FlixBus which costed only ₹220 Day 1: Rent bike in Rishikesh (₹800/day × 2 = ₹1600), fuel total (₹700), ride to Chopta, stay + food (₹700) Day 2: Early trek Chopta - Tungnath - Chandrashila - back (~10 km), ride back to Rishikesh, overnight bus to Delhi (₹400)

Total cost it took me: ₹4500 (Can drop significantly if splitting bike/fuel with a friend.)

Background: Have done Kedarnath, so trek itself is manageable; but frequent rain is the problem but thankfully the weather was clear on trek day.

Took a short Maggi + tea break here

If anyone knows the name of this place please share

My impression walking in — the lobby is massive and incredibly well-designed. High ceilings, warm lighting, and that signature Westin scent hits you the moment you step through the doors. It’s located in Rajarhat’s New Town area, which is super convenient if you’re there for business or want easy access to the airport. Not ideal if you want to be in the thick of South Kolkata’s heritage areas, but an Uber ride sorts that out easily.

The Bhrigu Lake trek, situated at an approximate elevation of 4,270 meters (14,100 ft) in the Kullu Valley, is a remarkable experience that offers the grandeur of a high-altitude glacial lake without requiring a lengthy commitment. It stands out among Himalayan treks for its ability to transport visitors to a snowy, alpine environment within a mere two days of ascent.

This sacred lake, known as the "Pool of the Gods," is named in honor of Maharishi Bhrigu. It remains frozen or partially frozen for a significant portion of the year, presenting a mystical, sapphire-blue spectacle against the backdrop of rugged peaks.

In contrast to many treks that remain within dense forests, the Bhrigu Lake trek quickly transitions into expansive, undulating green meadows (vashisht theli) that are comparable to the Swiss Alps.

The summit offers an unparalleled vantage point, providing a panoramic view of the majestic peaks of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges, including Hanuman Tibba and the Seven Sisters.

I recently went on a 6 day trip to Ladakh. I took diamox 2 days before arrival and 2 days after arrival. First day I just rested in my hotel. On second day did local leh sightseeing. After that I booked a sharing taxi 3 days tour to Nubra, Turtuk and Pangong. After that one day to explore market and shop for stuff. Try to book your hotel near leh market. There are many sharing taxi agencies in leh market but you'll have to inform them one or two days before your actual tour for them to find people to share taxi with you. It's cold in ladakh so pack clothes properly. Rooms are not that expensive in ladakh and homestays provide food too for a small price.

North Sikkim

Tell me which slide is your favorite of em all😝