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Gokyo Lake Everest base camp trek 17 days Via Cho-la Pass offers outstanding adventure where you will be enclosed within an amphitheater of the world's high peaks that encircles you around scenic Khumbu valley with stunning Gokyo Lake and towards Everest base camp overlooking amazing views of landscapes on both beautiful areas of Khumbu Valley and Everest. On Gokyo Lake To Everest Base Camp via Cho-La rewards you with the spectacular panorama of Mt. Everest (8,848m / 29, 028ft), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m-24,940 ft), Mt. Nuptse (7,855m-25,772 ft) 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu (8,201 m / 26,906 ft) Lho - La or Khumbutse peak (6,036 m - 19,992ft) Mt. Lingtren (6,749 m / 22,142 ft) Changtse ( 7,583 m / 25,230 ft) Mt. Pumori (7,161 m / 25,772 ft), with Ama-Dablam ( 6,812 m / 22,480 ft) and Kangtenga (6,782 m / 22, 380 ft) includes peaks of Thamserku ( 6,623 m / 21, 855 ft), Kongde (6,011 m / 19,837 ft) Kusum Kanguru (6,373 m / 21,030 ft), holy Khumbi-la (5,761 m / 19,012 ft) and as far towards world’s 5th highest Mt. Makalu (8,463 m / 27, 766 ft), and many other lesser peaks.
Gokyo Lake Everest Base camp via Cho-La Pass Trekking starts with a scenic and sweeping flight to Lukla, the door to many adventures around the Everest region, walk leads to terraced fields and traditional Sherpa farm villages. As the trek progresses on daily walks reaching a beautiful forest of rhododendron, pines, and oak trees with views of Mt. Everest and Ama-Dablam with other high mountains a great contrast to green forest, hills, and white snow-capped peaks. Gokyo Lake To Everest Base Camp Via Cho-La Pass trek slowly enters at famous Namche Bazaar with lovely Tibetan-style houses serving as the lodge, hotels and resorts, and excellent restaurants, where Saturday Market is held once a week.
In Namche acclimatize before heading to the higher elevation, from here walk on the gradual winding uphill with views of Mt. Everest as walks lead into green woodland to reach beautiful and scenic Gokyo Lake. At Gokyo enjoy the views of the emerald-colored lake in the shade of the world's 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu with the hike to Gokyo Ri above 5,330 meters for a stunning panorama of Mt. Everest, Cho-Oyu, and Mt. Makalu with other range of peaks. After a fabulous time here walks lead to a cross-over Cho-la pass after Thagnag which leads you to another side of Khumbu at Everest Base Camp. At Everest Base Camp enjoy the massive Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers and climb the highest point of the adventure on top of Kalapathar at 5,545 m high, which offers you eye-catching views of Mt. Everest at its closet with a series of peaks that surround you. After a grand time in the high Khumbu valley return journey downhill to the beautiful and scenic Thyangboche Monastery area, a renowned Buddhist monastery with views of mountains. Finally, our adventure concludes by walking back to Lukla for the flight to Kathmandu with a memorable and wonderful adventure on Gokyo Lake Everest BaseCamp via Cho-La Pass trekking.
On arrival at the airport, our staff will receive you and transfer you to your hotel in the busy hub of Kathmandu. Refresh yourself in your room, after which our guide will brief you on your Gokyo Everest base camp trek.
An exciting and scenic 30-minute morning flight on a Twin Otter or Dornier to the mid-east of Nepal to Lukla, one of the world’s most unique airports with striking views of Mt Everest. From here we will trek for a few hours past Sherpa villages and through coniferous forests of rhododendron pines and oak trees to reach the Dudh-Kosi River in Phakding.
A long, gradual climb with bridge crossings from the Dudh Kosi River brings us to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park near Monjo village. We will enjoy a pleasant walk along the river bed, leading to a climb into forested areas with views of snow-capped peaks, arriving at Namche Bazaar. The Nepalese word for Everest is Sagarmatha and the Sherpa term is Chomolungma, both of which translate to “Great Mother”.
A free day for rest and acclimatization is necessary before heading to higher areas. At Namche, explore the streets of Namche Bazaar with shops, quality restaurants, and bakeries. Namche holds a busy, colorful Saturday Market each week. It is recommended you enjoy a short walk to Everest View Hotel at the top of Namche Hill for excellent views of Everest, Ama-Dablam, and other adjoining peaks. Be sure to visit its museum full of information about the Everest and Khumbu areas.
From here, it's onward to Gokyo Lakes! The first few hours of wandering along a winding path to Kyangima near Shanasa, with chances of spotting wildlife including the national bird of Nepal, the colorful Danphe pheasant as well as musk deer, including Himalayan Tahr. Our route then diverts towards the north with a climb to reach a high ridge at Mong. We then descend to a series of switchbacks reaching Phortse Thangka, before heading uphill to Dole within a rhododendron forest which fades to juniper and conifers trees.
After Dole, we walk along a valley trail for an hour to Lhabarma Kharka at 4,325m and Luza at 4,390m. Skirting around a ridge line with glimpses of Machherma (located in the valley below) which we then descend into for lunch, acclimatization, and a short hike. Enjoy views of Mt. Cho Oyo 8,210m and other mountains flanking above Ngozumba Glacier.
Our morning walk leads to Gokyo Lake following a scenic trail to Pangka at 4,545m. We then climb on a rocky path into the ablation valley, passing the first and second lakes, to reach a third lake called Dudh Pokhari or Gokyo Lake. After lunch, we enjoy a short walk around the lake in this beautiful area with views of Mt. Cho Oyo (the world’s 6th highest) and Gyachung Kang which reflects on the emerald Gokyo Lake.
We trek to Gokyo-Ri, which offers a panorama of the world’s highest peaks from Mt Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, and Cholatse, Taweche, and Mt Makalu. After a mesmerizing time at Gokyo Ri, we descend to Gokyo for lunch and enjoy a short walk beneath the Ngozumba Glacier to Thagnak with the rest of the afternoon to enjoy at leisure.
Starting before dawn, we have a long climb over rocky moraine in snowy conditions to the top of Cho-la Pass. It can be difficult to find the right path in snow and ice before reaching the top enclosed by Cholatse, Nirekha, and Taboche peaks. After a hard climb to the top, we descend to a small valley at Dzong-la for the night.
After a pleasant stop at Dzongla, our morning walk leads to a short but steep climb with excellent views before a gradual uphill trail to reach the top of Thugla, where massive Khumbu glaciers melt into raging rivers. We will enjoy a break before a nice walk leads us to Lobuche for the night with sunset views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.
Today our adventure takes us to Everest Base Camp, our main goal and highlight of the trip! After walking for a few hours with short, steep climbs in between glaciers and moraines, we reach Gorakshep, beneath the lofty peak of Pumori and Kalapathar rocky hill. Our walk continues towards Everest Base Camp, where we enjoy views of the massive Khumbu Ice Fall and glaciers. After the experience of a lifetime, we retrace the journey back to Gorakshep for the night.
An early morning start takes us to Kalapathar rocky hill, the highest point of our adventure with a fantastic panorama of mountains facing Mt. Everest at a close distance. We then descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue to Thugla, then downhill to Pheriche, around a winding scenic valley and arrive at Pheriche village.
Today, our walk leads to Thyangboche Monastery, with time to enjoy this beautiful area. From here, we walk downhill to a river, with an hour uphill of pleasant trekking back to Namche Bazaar.
The last day of our adventure takes us on a long descent on the same route towards the Sagarmatha National Park entrance to reach Monjo village. The gradual trail crosses bridges to reach Phakding then onward to our final climb to Lukla for the night.
Our 30-minute flight will take us back to busy Kathmandu for a free afternoon to rest, recover and reflect on the great, adventurous trek to Gokyo Lake, Mount Everest, and Cho La Pass.
Your final and last day in amazing Nepal in the country of high Himalayas wonders and enjoying remarkable times and adventure on Gokyo Lake To Everest Base Camp via Cho-La Pass Trekking, depart from the hotel for your onward journey flying homeward bound.
Note: Please note that Bad weather has been a recurring problem at Lukla, domestic flights to/luk may have to be delayed or even canceled for a day or more. in the last few years and caused a lot of trouble with flight cancellations during the high season march to May or Sep to Nov, we would like to strongly suggest that you have a couple of spare days at the end of the trek,
All transport in a private vehicle including airport transfers.
Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a star-category hotel in Kathmandu
Three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
Best available twin-sharing room for accommodation during the trek.
seasonal fresh fruits during the trek
One highly experienced, helpful friendly guide, Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, Accident insurance for all staff
Flight tickets Kathmandu – Lukla / Lukla – Kathmandu including departure taxes
All Necessary paperwork and permits (National Park permit and TIMS)
Down sleeping bag use while trekking if necessary
Duffle bag for trekking
Trekking route Map
First aid medicine kit
Government taxes
Farewell dinner (Nepali Typical food)
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
Boiled water
Hot Drinks
Bottle drinks
Wifi
Electronic Device recharge
Personal Travel insurance
Snacks and other personal expenses
Hot showers during the trek
Personal trekking equipment
Tips and gratuities for trekking staff
Most items served at teahouses are freshly prepared and healthy.
For breakfast: they serve oats, Tibetan bread, chappati, bread, hash browns, and eggs in different styles. You will also have a choice of tea or coffee.
For lunch and dinner, there are plenty of dishes available, like fried noodles, traditional dal-bhat (typical Nepali food) Sherpa stew, steamed or fried Mo: Mo (dumplings with vegetable or meat filling), pasta, pizza, paratha, burgers, and more. Those who are vegan will be pleased to hear that the food available on the trek is suitable for your dietary needs
You will be able to get laundry services in Namche. You won’t get this service in other parts of the Everest base camp trek. If you are really necessary to do laundry your cloth you will have to personally wash and tend them. We recommend you bring an extra set of clothing as per necessity.
Regarding the difficulty, the only challenging factor is the altitude. It is not always the trails that make it hard to walk, rather it is the altitude and less oxygen level that make the trek hard. Mountain eco treks design altitude risk-free trek itinerary. You need to be able to walk 5– 6 hours uphill and downhill every day.
A fair physical fitness with 1 hour to 90 min daily morning jog prior to 1 month of the hike, the Gokyo Lake Everest base camp trek is suitable for passionate trekkers, Positive attitude, excellent health, and strong determination is required for a successful finish.
Only very small fixed-wing propeller planes and helicopters are permitted to land in Lukla. Planes carry 16 to 18 passengers and helicopters carry only 5 people.
Our Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Trekking package is the most appropriate package. The Trekker walks 5 to 6hrs every day during the trek. The distance will be 10 to 12 km every day.
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and the return flights have baggage limitations by the airline company for safety reasons. Each passenger allows 15 kg total weight including check-in and hand luggage. there are able to carry 2/3 more extra kg with an additional charge for emergency cases.
Contact us, at info@mountianecotreks.com to obtain a proper packing checklist for the Complete Everest Base Camp trek.
We recommend retaining basic physical and mental fitness to climb the Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp trek. Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging trek you would walk through the uphill and downhill trail covering highland living Sherpa Villages as well as rocky path. It does not demand any technical skills. Even trekkers without any experience can do the trek with proper training and preparation.
Of course, a challenging factor of the Gokyo Lake Everest base camp trek is the altitude but we mountain eco treks designed for a risk-free Altitude sickness trek itinerary.
You can store it at your hotel (most hotels in Kathmandu have storage facilities without any charge)
in the last few decades where most of the rural villages do have proper communication wither by cell- phone (mobile our guides will be in touch with the head office through their cell phone. Sometimes Cell-Phone does work and don'ts as Nepal is a hilly and mountainous country with a deep gorge and valley, where cell phone works on high hills, and might not when in a deep gorge hidden by hills and mountains. The chances of a working cell phone are most positive you can try using a local popular SiM card.
There are most of the guesthouses on the Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp trek, which provide Wi-fi facilities at a small cost. However, don’t forget the cellular network in the mountain is poor, and it doesn’t work very properly it keeps disconnecting every minute.
Nearly all lodges on trekking do have small hydro or solar electricity, as for other accessories plugs to fit into re-charge your camera and cell phones, which allows you at extra cost to charge the batteries and your electronic device.
Accommodation is basic at a higher altitude. You will be staying at a teahouse or calls a guest house that offers food and accommodation for all the trekkers. A typical room has two beds on either side, with a small table in the middle. Beds are equipped with a mattress, pillow, and blanket; however, you may use your sleeping bag in addition to the blanket when it gets cold. The dining room in a teahouse is usually a warm temperate with fire. Hot showers are available throughout the trek. Our package includes and private, free hot shower in Namche.
Mountain eco treks provide water purification tablet which is safe for a drink. Bottled water is easily available during the whole trip, on this trek, we try to avoid plastic mineral waters due to waste and un eco-friendly, people can buy bottled water only in special and desperate situations. We highly recommended to you that it is better to carry a thermos with boiled and filtered water. You may need to use water purification tablets, Additionally, mineral water gets very expensive above Namche Bazar, rising to five times the original price due to high transportation costs.
There is no age limit; you can do this if you are not suffering from any disease Of course, it will be challenging for young children under 10 and people over 70 years old but if you are in good shape and have strength and endurance training, cardio workout, and hiking in your local mountains before the trek then surely you will do it Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp trek.
On treks, If the illness is mild a trekker can continue onward provided, they have rested and are feeling better. if you become seriously ill our guide will contact the head office for immediate medical evacuation by other means of transport with helicopter service for quick recovery. For quick and immediate evacuation, one should obtain a medical insurance policy to cover all medical, travel, and Heli evacuation when required in such situations. For AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) getting the victims downhill to a much safer elevation and putting the patient on Gamma / Pressure Bags, we do carry Oxygen for the normal emergency purpose for severe cases heading Down-Down and Down or immediate evacuation in Helicopter to Kathmandu.
For sure we run several small group-joining treks with fixed departure dates, which travelers are able to join with another group on your suitable date.
Travel insurance is an important comprehensive package for the Gokyo Lake Everest base camp trek. Travel insurance is essential for incidental expenses during travel. It reduces financial risks and protects travelers from certain losses. Travel insurance covers necessary medical expenses and emergency air rescue during the trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance for your protection.
If the flight is delayed or canceled, the alternative option is to board the next day's flight. It is almost certain that there will be no flight to Lukla in the afternoon due to weather changes. As you may know, the weather in Lukla is very unpredictable, only can fly to Lukla when the weather is clear and favorable. Another option is to go by helicopter to Lukla if the flight is canceled, but it is very expensive at above USD 500 depending on the sharing.
Our itinerary is very flexible when you contact us to plan your trip, we will make the best arrangement according to your wishes. By choosing a time that is suitable for you, you can ensure your personal journey.
The route to Everest Base Camp is usually very crowded during the high season (spring and autumn) September to Nov and March to May. Due to the extreme climate and temperature, the number of visitors is less during winter and monsoon. But there will be no problem for tourists to eat and stay even though it is very crowded.
You should bring all the trekking equipment you need yourself. Trekkers can bring equipment from their hometown, but their costs can be high, so buying them from local shops in Thamel Kathmandu is the right decision. There are some shops that also rent essential hiking gear for a small price. We will provide you with a duffel bag. You can see the checklist of the required materials on the company's website or you can contact us at mountainecotrek@gmail.com
All our Mountain Eco Treks guides and staff are very knowledgeable and active in the tourism industry with decades of experience in treks/climbs. Our guides are fully trained in eco-trekking, responsible tourism, and medicine for minor medical conditions. AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Our staff and guides are knowledgeable about the local culture, customs, and religion as well as knowledge of the flora and fauna as well as the history of the areas, which they will share and provide information to keep you well updated.
We request you to tip the guide and other support staff l as they are part of making your trip a success, we recommend tipping both your guide and support staff.
However, it is up to you to decide how much, you can make this decision based on your experience and the service you receive from our staff.
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At the Tribhuwan International Airport upon your arrival, Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa or at a border immigration office
entering through India or Tibet.
What do you need to obtain a Nepal visa?
Entry points to Nepal:
Visa Extension:
If you want to extend the visa for 15 days or less, the visa extension charge is USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency If you want to extend the visa for more than 15 days, USD 2 will be charged per day after 15 days. However, the visa can be extended a maximum of up to 150 days in a visa year (Visa year refers to the year starting January to December.)
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Other General Information:
Citizens of the following countries should be issued visas in their own country at the Nepal embassy and consulate.
(Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia)
Visa Application Forms: A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document which avoids your long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.
Visa Extension Fees: the fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are US$ 2 equivalent, in Nepali currency, per day of the extension period.
Help to protect local culture and maintain local pride:
Respect holy places:
Trekking Permits for Conservation Areas, National Parks, and Restricted Areas.
All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System Card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide cards for their clients.) Show it at checkpoints on trekking routes.
Restricted Area Permits:
The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office and require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles), and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily but with restricted hours on Saturdays.
Department of Immigration:
Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu.
Tel -: 977 - 01 - 4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868
Fax -: 977 - 01 – 4433935
http://nepalimmigration.gov.np/
Note: Above information is based on the Department of Immigration of Nepal office.
Mountain Eco Trek is an adventure company running successfully since it was established decades ago, with positive feedback from our past and present clients. Due to the dedicated and excellent services that we offer in every trekking and other adventure including cultural and scenic tours also.
Why choose and book with us a question that hunts all customers the truth is that we are a professional company with decades of experience in tourism fields and trekking which makes us special than other local trekking agents of Nepal.
Choosing us where you get the following facilities and services:
01: Reliable and dedicated company with a well-experienced guide and staff with years of excellent services offered to our guests and clients since the company was established.
02: From the booking with the first arrival to the final departure where your requirement and needs will be answered and fulfilled as per your expectations.
03: Safety and security with money worth of holidays providing excellent services in each and each trip led by experienced expert guides and staff offering you in-depth information on the areas of travel and trekking from flora-fauna, history, culture, religions, and much more.
04: Safe and hygienic meals are provided on treks and tours, while on treks foods with fresh-organic vegetables and fruits keep you well-fed as per meals provided in the menu of local lodges as per season-wise also. Our guides supervise the meals before it is served in many hygienic ways with a variety of foods for you to enjoy each meal on treks and tours.
05: Assuring all our clients with responsible and reliable services from the start of the booking to the end of the trip with us, we make every trip a winner with our excellent services as well as taking care and supporting rural farm villages and schools with funds to uplift the standard, quality of the areas and education of village children. Every rupee we save from each trip goes to fund poor rural villages and needy schools which makes the villagers on route and trekkers satisfied that some earnings we make also help and support Nepal's rural areas.
"Where adventure meets comfort with safe-secure and enjoyable holidays"
Mountain Eco Treks is one of the best trekking agencies in Nepal, we are an independent adventure team. started by experienced trekking leaders working in reputed national and international agencies. Mountain eco treks were Officially established in 2017. the owner of Mountain Eco Treks (mountain leader) Ram Bahadur Tamang has more than 15 years of trekking experience in both Nepal and Tibet.
When you book with us, your unforgettable vacation will be filled with adventure and excitement, keeping you fascinated from the beginning of the trip until the end. Mountain Eco Treks is run and managed by a professional team of staff and guides who have been in the tourism industry for more than a decade, leading treks and climbing throughout the Himalayas. We provide excellent services on every trip, making your trip worth every penny and leaving you completely satisfied with your experience. We create unforgettable experiences for a wide range of travelers, from luxury to budget.
Mountain Eco Treks is an adventure company different than the hundreds of other local agencies in Nepal. We do not just talk big. What sets us apart from other companies is that we act professionally and go above and beyond to ensure our clients are safe, are getting more than their money’s worth, and are having the adventure of a lifetime. Mountain Eco Treks, with our expert and veteran team of staff, offers you not only an adventure but also a learning experience. On our treks and tours, you will expand your knowledge of local culture, traditions, religions, and customs along with the flora and fauna in the areas of your destinations.
We work on saving the Himalayan environment to its pristine shape with a reforestation team working alongside the local villages, helping and supporting local schools and rural villages, maintaining hygiene and local trails as well as keeping natural resources strong for future generations. We are fully committed to eco-friendly and responsible tourism, keeping things in balance by respecting local culture and the natural environment. When you book and trek with us, you will be pleased and satisfied knowing that you have contributed to the cause of keeping the Himalayan environment healthy.
Please, Read Mountain Eco Treks Terms and Conditions before booking your Trip. Mountain Eco Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd, a Nepal Government Tourism Department fully registered and authorized company of Nepal, is a leading and rising trekking and adventure local company with our head office in Kathmandu, operating all types of tourism-related trips within Nepal-Tibet and Bhutan destinations. A trustworthy company where you will be insecure and friendly hand with a complete trip package of great interest to exotic destinations and Himalayan holidays of your choice and interest before you book with us the trip of your interest please read and follow our norms and conditions
To book with a 25% down payment is required in advance as per our company rules and policy.30 % - If more than 6 weeks before the arrival date
100% - Less than 6 weeks before arrival date (please contact us if this will cause you a problem; we do try to be flexible)
Paying your deposit with us:
Credit Card (visa & master) by Phone, wire transfer, all the payment options are subject to charge additional bank service fees on top of the sum.
Please call us at +977-9803926665
Pay Online: Through Bank Account
Last Minute Booking
We accept your last-minute booking with 100% payment (07 days before the tour starting date
No refund will be made for a 20% deposit amount in case of cancellation of the trip for any other else reason. Having paid the full amount of any trip, you’re entitled to incur a refund in case you want to cancel your trip. Still, the cancellation charge is invoiced to you. Written notification of your cancellation should be made to cancel any trip. Nevertheless, you’ve imposed a cancellation charge as advised below:
Supplement Charge: On our adventure and holiday tour with trekking packages, rooms in the lodge on route or tents are provided on twin sharing basis. For a single room supplement charge will be imposed on the client who does not have another tour participant to share a room/tent with.
Incomplete Tour:
No refund will be made to clients who drop out or quit the journey regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.
Amendment in Tour Cost: We reserve the right to revise the pricing rate mentioned on our website, under any circumstances, or under the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control, for instance, changes in the exchange rate, government action, etc. But, we put forth an effort to keep at the present rate.
Unforeseen Circumstances:
If the company cancels your trip due to unforeseen circumstances like bad unfavorable weather, natural disasters, conflict, trail bad conditions (landslides), etc., we will refer you to an alternative trip of a similar standard. Even if this doesn’t fit your interest, all payments paid by you to our company will be refunded. But remember any other expenses incurred by you as a result of the booking are entirely your responsibility.
Clients' Responsible:
A tour/trekking guide who represents Mountain Eco Treks deserves all authority during your trips. If you commit any unlawful act, you are compelled to leave the tour. No refund will be made in such a case.
Impact on your journey:
The company extends its best hand to see your convenience at all times, as, this is an Adventure Travel Holiday and you will be traveling into a remote Himalayan Destination, weather conditions in the Himalayas can be unpredictable sometimes. Local availability of porters/yaks or any other means of transport vehicle breakdown, road condition, or local strikes can contribute to the need for change or even delays at times in the itinerary.
However, we will do everything in our capacity to see that you are inconvenienced as little as possible during such events: which are beyond our control. As such, no claim of refund will be entertained including early return from the trip or change in the itinerary due to unforeseen reasons. All your return expenses including Hotel bills where applicable or extra transport costs will have to be borne by yourself.
We put us every effort to ensure your comfortable traveling of yours, but it is a must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the Western affluent countries, the Himalayan countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impacts your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm, and proper preparation before the head must venture into the journey.
Travel & Medical Insurance:
You must obtain comprehensive travel & medical insurance package against natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation, etc. This is strongly suggested to all esteemed booking clients.
Tour Amendment:
To make alterations to any trekking/tour itinerary, prior notice is requested. You’re advised to stay in touch with us thus. Occasionally, you may be obliged to do so on the route under certain circumstances for instance bad weather, etc.
Your personal belongings:
On any account, we’re answerable for any loss or damage of your luggage or property belonging to you even when shouldered by porters, vehicles,
Papers & Documents:
All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visas, necessary permits, etc. We’re not accountable in case of any trip formality not being completed in time before the trip departs in the absence of essential papers and documents.
Risk & Responsibility:
Your safety and satisfaction are our prime concerns. We, therefore, carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday is trouble-free, as well as you have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, the trip may be changing under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as landslides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delayed arrival, sickness or accidents, etc. Any extra cost incurred there is your responsibility and should be borne on the spot.
Flight Delay / Cancellation:
There is more or less possibility of flight delay or postponement for unpredictable weather in Himalayan regions which could happen, in particular, Everest region (Lukla), Kanchenjunga area at Taplejung, Mustang area at Jomsom and far northwest, Dolpa, Simikot, and Jumla region, etc. if the flight is canceled or get delayed, mountain eco treks are not responsible for the extra expenses, we can manage alternative arrangement on request which may demand other extra costs.
Age Group:
No bar on ages, however, children below 16 years require family, guardians, or parents to accompany which includes elderly people of 60 -70 yrs of age, this is only for short moderate treks and tours.
For longer treks, elderly people should refer their doctors with a medical certificate to book the trek if one is physically and medically fit.
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Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, passport photo
Day packs to carry your personal needs during the day. (10-15 kgs capacity)
First-aid kit: should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, Begay/pain balm, Knee braces, Crepe bandage, Pain killers, Nyquil, Neosporin, Band-Aid Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm. Extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
Money: cash/credit card (Visa/ Master)
Reading/writing material (Pen, Pencil, notebook)
Lightweight Towel/Toothbrush/paste/Multipurpose soaps/Nail clippers
Face and body moisturizer/A small mirror/Sunglasses and snow goggles with UV protection
Wet wipes (baby wipes)/Tissue /toilet roll/Hand sanitizers
Clothing Equipment:
Down jacket/Down Sleeping bag/Duffel bag/Buff/scarf/hat/Gloves - wool or fleeced/Light balaclava or warm fleece headgear
T-shirts 3-4/Fleece jacket or pullover/Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)/Wool jumper/sweater/fleece. Lightweight during summer, 1 heavyweight, or 2 lightweights during winter months.
Pants - lightweight long trousers/Undergarments/Comfortable and proper walking shoes, sandals for evening/
Socks: 3-4 pairs of thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such a combination.
Food/snack: Energy bars/Energy drinks.
Electronics:
Note Extra warm clothing during winter (December to March) above 3000 m.
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Gokyo Lake Everest base camp trek 17 days Via Cho-la Pass offers outstanding adventure where you will be enclosed within an amphitheater of the world's high peaks that encircles you around scenic Khumbu valley with stunning Gokyo Lake and towards Everest base camp overlooking amazing views of landscapes on both beautiful areas of Khumbu Valley and Everest. On Gokyo Lake To Everest Base Camp via Cho-La rewards you with the spectacular panorama of Mt. Everest (8,848m / 29, 028ft), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m-24,940 ft), Mt. Nuptse (7,855m-25,772 ft) 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu (8,201 m / 26,906 ft) Lho - La or Khumbutse peak (6,036 m - 19,992ft) Mt. Lingtren (6,749 m / 22,142 ft) Changtse ( 7,583 m / 25,230 ft) Mt. Pumori (7,161 m / 25,772 ft), with Ama-Dablam ( 6,812 m / 22,480 ft) and Kangtenga (6,782 m / 22, 380 ft) includes peaks of Thamserku ( 6,623 m / 21, 855 ft), Kongde (6,011 m / 19,837 ft) Kusum Kanguru (6,373 m / 21,030 ft), holy Khumbi-la (5,761 m / 19,012 ft) and as far towards world’s 5th highest Mt. Makalu (8,463 m / 27, 766 ft), and many other lesser peaks.
Gokyo Lake Everest Base camp via Cho-La Pass Trekking starts with a scenic and sweeping flight to Lukla, the door to many adventures around the Everest region, walk leads to terraced fields and traditional Sherpa farm villages. As the trek progresses on daily walks reaching a beautiful forest of rhododendron, pines, and oak trees with views of Mt. Everest and Ama-Dablam with other high mountains a great contrast to green forest, hills, and white snow-capped peaks. Gokyo Lake To Everest Base Camp Via Cho-La Pass trek slowly enters at famous Namche Bazaar with lovely Tibetan-style houses serving as the lodge, hotels and resorts, and excellent restaurants, where Saturday Market is held once a week.
In Namche acclimatize before heading to the higher elevation, from here walk on the gradual winding uphill with views of Mt. Everest as walks lead into green woodland to reach beautiful and scenic Gokyo Lake. At Gokyo enjoy the views of the emerald-colored lake in the shade of the world's 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu with the hike to Gokyo Ri above 5,330 meters for a stunning panorama of Mt. Everest, Cho-Oyu, and Mt. Makalu with other range of peaks. After a fabulous time here walks lead to a cross-over Cho-la pass after Thagnag which leads you to another side of Khumbu at Everest Base Camp. At Everest Base Camp enjoy the massive Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers and climb the highest point of the adventure on top of Kalapathar at 5,545 m high, which offers you eye-catching views of Mt. Everest at its closet with a series of peaks that surround you. After a grand time in the high Khumbu valley return journey downhill to the beautiful and scenic Thyangboche Monastery area, a renowned Buddhist monastery with views of mountains. Finally, our adventure concludes by walking back to Lukla for the flight to Kathmandu with a memorable and wonderful adventure on Gokyo Lake Everest BaseCamp via Cho-La Pass trekking.
On arrival at the airport, our staff will receive you and transfer you to your hotel in the busy hub of Kathmandu. Refresh yourself in your room, after which our guide will brief you on your Gokyo Everest base camp trek.
An exciting and scenic 30-minute morning flight on a Twin Otter or Dornier to the mid-east of Nepal to Lukla, one of the world’s most unique airports with striking views of Mt Everest. From here we will trek for a few hours past Sherpa villages and through coniferous forests of rhododendron pines and oak trees to reach the Dudh-Kosi River in Phakding.
A long, gradual climb with bridge crossings from the Dudh Kosi River brings us to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park near Monjo village. We will enjoy a pleasant walk along the river bed, leading to a climb into forested areas with views of snow-capped peaks, arriving at Namche Bazaar. The Nepalese word for Everest is Sagarmatha and the Sherpa term is Chomolungma, both of which translate to “Great Mother”.
A free day for rest and acclimatization is necessary before heading to higher areas. At Namche, explore the streets of Namche Bazaar with shops, quality restaurants, and bakeries. Namche holds a busy, colorful Saturday Market each week. It is recommended you enjoy a short walk to Everest View Hotel at the top of Namche Hill for excellent views of Everest, Ama-Dablam, and other adjoining peaks. Be sure to visit its museum full of information about the Everest and Khumbu areas.
From here, it's onward to Gokyo Lakes! The first few hours of wandering along a winding path to Kyangima near Shanasa, with chances of spotting wildlife including the national bird of Nepal, the colorful Danphe pheasant as well as musk deer, including Himalayan Tahr. Our route then diverts towards the north with a climb to reach a high ridge at Mong. We then descend to a series of switchbacks reaching Phortse Thangka, before heading uphill to Dole within a rhododendron forest which fades to juniper and conifers trees.
After Dole, we walk along a valley trail for an hour to Lhabarma Kharka at 4,325m and Luza at 4,390m. Skirting around a ridge line with glimpses of Machherma (located in the valley below) which we then descend into for lunch, acclimatization, and a short hike. Enjoy views of Mt. Cho Oyo 8,210m and other mountains flanking above Ngozumba Glacier.
Our morning walk leads to Gokyo Lake following a scenic trail to Pangka at 4,545m. We then climb on a rocky path into the ablation valley, passing the first and second lakes, to reach a third lake called Dudh Pokhari or Gokyo Lake. After lunch, we enjoy a short walk around the lake in this beautiful area with views of Mt. Cho Oyo (the world’s 6th highest) and Gyachung Kang which reflects on the emerald Gokyo Lake.
We trek to Gokyo-Ri, which offers a panorama of the world’s highest peaks from Mt Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, and Cholatse, Taweche, and Mt Makalu. After a mesmerizing time at Gokyo Ri, we descend to Gokyo for lunch and enjoy a short walk beneath the Ngozumba Glacier to Thagnak with the rest of the afternoon to enjoy at leisure.
Starting before dawn, we have a long climb over rocky moraine in snowy conditions to the top of Cho-la Pass. It can be difficult to find the right path in snow and ice before reaching the top enclosed by Cholatse, Nirekha, and Taboche peaks. After a hard climb to the top, we descend to a small valley at Dzong-la for the night.
After a pleasant stop at Dzongla, our morning walk leads to a short but steep climb with excellent views before a gradual uphill trail to reach the top of Thugla, where massive Khumbu glaciers melt into raging rivers. We will enjoy a break before a nice walk leads us to Lobuche for the night with sunset views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.
Today our adventure takes us to Everest Base Camp, our main goal and highlight of the trip! After walking for a few hours with short, steep climbs in between glaciers and moraines, we reach Gorakshep, beneath the lofty peak of Pumori and Kalapathar rocky hill. Our walk continues towards Everest Base Camp, where we enjoy views of the massive Khumbu Ice Fall and glaciers. After the experience of a lifetime, we retrace the journey back to Gorakshep for the night.
An early morning start takes us to Kalapathar rocky hill, the highest point of our adventure with a fantastic panorama of mountains facing Mt. Everest at a close distance. We then descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue to Thugla, then downhill to Pheriche, around a winding scenic valley and arrive at Pheriche village.
Today, our walk leads to Thyangboche Monastery, with time to enjoy this beautiful area. From here, we walk downhill to a river, with an hour uphill of pleasant trekking back to Namche Bazaar.
The last day of our adventure takes us on a long descent on the same route towards the Sagarmatha National Park entrance to reach Monjo village. The gradual trail crosses bridges to reach Phakding then onward to our final climb to Lukla for the night.
Our 30-minute flight will take us back to busy Kathmandu for a free afternoon to rest, recover and reflect on the great, adventurous trek to Gokyo Lake, Mount Everest, and Cho La Pass.
Your final and last day in amazing Nepal in the country of high Himalayas wonders and enjoying remarkable times and adventure on Gokyo Lake To Everest Base Camp via Cho-La Pass Trekking, depart from the hotel for your onward journey flying homeward bound.
Note: Please note that Bad weather has been a recurring problem at Lukla, domestic flights to/luk may have to be delayed or even canceled for a day or more. in the last few years and caused a lot of trouble with flight cancellations during the high season march to May or Sep to Nov, we would like to strongly suggest that you have a couple of spare days at the end of the trek,
All transport in a private vehicle including airport transfers.
Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a star-category hotel in Kathmandu
Three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
Best available twin-sharing room for accommodation during the trek.
seasonal fresh fruits during the trek
One highly experienced, helpful friendly guide, Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, Accident insurance for all staff
Flight tickets Kathmandu – Lukla / Lukla – Kathmandu including departure taxes
All Necessary paperwork and permits (National Park permit and TIMS)
Down sleeping bag use while trekking if necessary
Duffle bag for trekking
Trekking route Map
First aid medicine kit
Government taxes
Farewell dinner (Nepali Typical food)
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
Boiled water
Hot Drinks
Bottle drinks
Wifi
Electronic Device recharge
Personal Travel insurance
Snacks and other personal expenses
Hot showers during the trek
Personal trekking equipment
Tips and gratuities for trekking staff
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Natashat612
Canada
Great Experience
28th October, 2019
We had a great time in Nepal and amazing experience!! All the prep and communications were with Dev who is extremely knowledgeable, polite and has lot of patience to answer questions (and I trust me I had a lot of them!). We trekked the Everest Base Camp with Mr. Ram as a guide (Dev’s partner). He was very experienced, knew everyone along the way, he could probably do the trek with his eyes closed and we felt safe and welcome in the places we stayed on this trek. When I got sick, both him and our porter (Sushan) took good care of me.
In addition, after the trek, we visited both Dev’s and Mr. Ram’s families, had homemade Nepalis traditional food – it was delicious! Both kept in touch after the trek till this day.
If you want a no hassle, enjoyable, safe, and hospitable experience you cannot go past Dev and his team!! They are the best; I would highly recommend exploring Nepal and trekking with them. They can find a trek suitable for your needs. Amazing! Thanks for everything, Guys!!
Date of experience: October 2019
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Markgoodear
Australia
Himalayan adventure trek
30th October, 2018
I want to thank Ram of mountain eco tours for the extra care above and beyond that expected. Our backpacks for the everest base camp were delayed several days and we were 3 days into the trek before they arrived in kathmandu. Ram spent significant time coordinating their delivery to us while on the trek by utilizing porters to get our gear to us. In addition having a local guide with contacts enabled us to exit lukla by helicopter when many other travellers were stranded awaiting the cloud to clear. Some had been waiting several days and had missed their international flights but we were extracted the same day as our scheduled flight at minimal expense. Ram pays close attention to all trekkers and constantly monitors their health and well being. Both Ram and his porters are welcoming and they feel part of our extended trekking family. I have no hesitation in recomnending them to anyone who would like a safe, authentic Nepalese experience.
Date of experience: October 2018
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Hannah
Australia
Professional, fun, amazing
20th December, 2022
Ram and Neil led our group of 6 to Everest Base Camp and back safely and we had the time of our lives! Their knowledge of the area and ability to change plans as we needed made our trip smooth, fascinating and down right one of the best treks we have ever done. The guys were fun and joined in the laughs and were able to fix any issues swiftly along the way, including our lost luggage and cancelled flights!
I couldn't recommend this company more highly. You will be in good hands, I will be back for sure!
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ThomasVegas
United States
Great Trek to EBC and Kathmandu Tour!!!
10th May, 2017
My wife and I had the pleasure to have Ram guide us up the mountain last summer. We did a 12 day trek. We really didn't have to do much besides hike. Ram arranged the flights, got us to and from the airports in Kathmandu and Lukla, arranged all of the overnight stays, all meals, and had a porter to carry our duffel bags. He made the whole experience as easy as possible for us. We met other couples trekking without guides and they were all exhausted and most of them had bats of food poisoning. Each meal we had Ram would tell us what is safe to eat and what would make us sick so we never had to worry about it. He also introduced us to delicious ra-ra noodles and buffalo momos! He also showed us around Kathmandu for a couple days. I am sure we would not have had nearly as good of a trip if it was not for Ram. Hopefully we can get back to Nepal in the next few years so we can have Ram guide us to Annapurna Base Camp!
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Gregory S
Denmark
Everest Base Camp Trek
18th April, 2018
We Took the EBC trek with Ram in June and it was amazing. He was very helpful and responsive when you are planing your trip and everyone knows that the guide on a trip like this can make or break your trek. For our trek we had a guide named Ram and he was amazing. We went during monsoon season so flights were hard to come by but Ram made sure that we got there by dealing with the airlines and the helicopter companies. He monitored us the whole way to make sure the altitude wasn't to much for us and any problem we had he fixed right away. We observed many different guides along the was and we wouldn't trade ram for anything. The views were amazing and Ram could answer any questions we had. I highly recommend Mountain Eco Treks and Expedition for all treks in Nepal and if you do use them ask for RAM!
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Bujarka
Poland
Excellent :)
26th July, 2018
Dev - a great guide. A trip to the Everest -Gokyo area was very well organized. We slept in nice places, we ate good food. And most importantly - we had a great team :) Everyone was very friendly and very caring.
I highly recommend Dev :)
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