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Gokyo valley Trek with Everest Base Camp via Chola Pass

  • USD 1750
    Valued At
  • 18 Days
    Duration
  • 5420m
    Max Altitude
  • Strenuous
    Trip Grade
  • 2-14
    Group Size
  • SEP to JAN & FEB to JUNE
    Best Season

Trip Highlight

  • Oppertunities to involve the respected Sherpa lifestyles in Khumbu Valley.
  • Surrounded by charming mountain views from start to End from Namche.
  • Impressive hike along the Dudha Koshi and Imza rivers.
  • Observe the highland Sherpa culture.
  • Glances of the picturesque mountains every day.
  • Lovely mighty Everest view from the Everest View Lodge.
  • Eye-catching  Thamaserku, Ama Dablam, Lhoste, Cho Yu, and Islang peak views.
  • Amazing Mt. Everest towering from Base camp.
  • Breath-taking Kumbu glacier along the Khumbu Valley.
  • Sightseeing in twin villages Khumjung and Khunde.
  • Chance to see impressive Buddhist monasteries.

Trip Overview

The combination of Gokyo valley and Everest Base camp trek warmly welcome you from the first view of the kwangde peak (5740m) and highland Sherpa settlement of the Lukla (28100m) where Tenjin Norgay domestic airport is situated, and the starting point of the Gokyo and Everest valley trek. From the beginning of the trek, you enjoy an unforgettable hike through highland Sherpa settlements alongside the Dudha Kosi river to the Biggest local business hub "NAMCHE" which is one of the biggest local Sherpa settlement in Khumbu valley. In this trek, you have a great chance to experience Sherpa's rich  Buddhist religion, culture, and traditional lifestyle which very impressive to experiences their culture,  hospitalities, and traditional culture. Actually, Khumbu valley is one of the places where we observe Buddhist monasteries which are kept in a traditional way. Visiting Buddhist monasteries alongside the well scattered high land sherpa's villages with the stunning views of the mountains including the view of The Mt. Everest (8884m).

Gokyo valley and Everest base camp combined adventurous trek plan actually provides unforgettable stunning views of the surrounded white mountains through the rough high pass of Cho La pass (5380m)  lead into the Gokyo valley (4780m) which is known as the highest wetland in the world connecting with the largest glacier of the Nozungpa glacier and Gokyo Ri (5280), From where easily can observe the surrounded wide range view of the beautiful mountains. Great fun with a challenging hike through the high pass and observing the views from the Kalapatter (5550m) and Gokyo Ri (5280m)  with a stony rough trail hike into the largest glacier to the wetland of the Gokyo valley, full of lakes alongside the Nojungpa glacier with tiny Gokyo town with warm hospitality, together with beautiful mountains. Equally the hike down to Namche (3440m). Altogether unforgettable memories.

Overview Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival-Pick up from Nepal airport and transfer to your hotel


Day 02: Trek Preparation and some sight-seeing in Kathmandu valley. 


Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2800M-start trek to Phakding 2740M-4hours


Day 04: Phakding to Namche 3440M-6:30hours


Day 05: Namche-acclimatise days/hiking around Khumjung/khunde 3700M-Namche-5-6hours


Day 06: Namche to Tengboche 3900M-5hours


Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche 4300M-5hours


Day 08: Dingboche-Acclimatise day/hiking around Nangkar Tshang  5100M to Dingboche 4300M-6hours


Day 09: Dingboche to Labuche 4900M-6hours


Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep 5160M to Everest BC 5380M to Gorakshep-6:30hours    


Day 11: Gorakshep to Kalapatthar 5500M to Dzongla 4700M-7hours


Day 12: Dzongla to Cho La pass 5380M to Dragnag 4700M-7hours


Day 13: Dragnag to Gokyo 4750M-3hours


Day 14: Gokyo to Gokyo Ri 538M to Gokyo 4700M-6hours


Day 15: Gokyo to Dole-4200M-6hours


Day 16: Dole to Namche 3440M-6hours


Day 17: Namche to Lukla 2800M-7hours


Day 18: fly back to KTM 1300M-35minute flight


Day 19: fly back to your home or other activities

Day to Day Itinerary

Kathmandu looks amazing from the window of the airplane: dotted settlements amidst green hills. As your flight descends down to the airport, you will be overwhelmed by the scenic glimpse of the myriad of houses scattered randomly over a plateau.

 

Outside the airport, one of our airport representatives will be waiting to greet you with a warm smile and Namaste. Subsequently, he will escort you towards your hotel, where you may ease up your jet-lagged body. In case you feel good to ramble around, Basantapur Durbar Square lies within a walking distance. If required, you may shop some trekking gears in the markets of Thamel.

“Visiting the sites in Kathmandu valley is like wandering in the medieval period.” Thousands admire. Over 10 architectural marvels (7 of which are listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites) within the valley speaks how true the statement is in itself.

 On this day, although we won’t be able to enfold your visit to all these sites, we will take you to the best sites among bests. Pashupatinath Temple (Golden Temple) is religiously popular; Swayambhunath (believed to have emerged from the ground) is a vantage point of Kathmandu valley; Boudhanath stupa (massive mandala) is famous for its spherical architecture; Patan Durbar Square (royal palace of Malla Kings) is built in Newari Style architecture. These historical splendors are simply incredible to gaze on.

 

The adventure kicks off as soon as you step into the flight destined towards Lukla. The airplane takes you above the beautiful mountainous panorama parallel to pleasantly intoxicating clouds. Nothing looks so beautiful, so to speak. As you land in one of the dangerous airports (shortest runway) in the world, the bustling trekkers crowd the arena. Soon after getting your backpack ready, you hit the road to Phakding.

 

After a short walk, your eye first strikes the ridge of mountains dominated by the Nupla peak. It is a beautiful view, but nothing in front of the glaciers and mountains around the Everest. For good luck, roll the prayer wheels. Walking a while, you will cross a suspension bridge hanging over a mighty Dudhkoshi (Milky) river and subsequently follow the woods without any view. Lumding danda and waterfalls come to light on the way until you arrive at bustling Phakding, where you make a stay for the night.

 

Soon after leaving Phakding, you will come face to face with the invincible glacier walls of Thamserku (6618 m asl). Perhaps, this is the first Himalayan view of this trek. You will cross several suspension bridges dangling with the chilly winds and ascend towards Monjo. This trek is the least preferable among trekkers. After arriving at Monjo, you will descend towards jorsalle, which is the entrance point to enter Sagarmatha National Park. The trail is squeezed between the dense woods, which makes this walk less interesting. As you come out of the forest, Namche comes into sight. Walking a while, you will arrive at Namche, where you spend your night.

 

Namche is a perfect place to acclimatize. Offering a number of lodges, this region is famous for its markets. It is the major trading center of the Khumbu region and has a long trading history. This region is relatively warmer and equipped with all those modern amenities what a Himalaya could offer: Wifi, Banks, markets etc. 

 

On this day, you may hike to Khunde Hillary hospital, named after one of the first Everest summiteers Sir Edmund Hillary. Later, as you head on towards Khumjung, you will pay a visit to the Khumjung Gompa and subsequently follow the trail that leads to a beautiful Mani wall (Longest in the Khumbu region). Then after having the first glimpse of Mt. Everest from Hotel Everest View, you will descend down to Namche for an overnight stay. 

 

Leaving early is always a good idea because, at the end of the day, you will have enough time to call on some of the staggering sites in Tengboche. After a short walk from Namche, you get to encounter Tenzing Norgay Memorial Stupa, which is located in a beautiful setting. Soon after that follows the viewpoint of some of the snowy giants namely Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Kangtega, and Thamserku. The view is spectacular.

 

 Somewhere in the middle of the trek, you arrive at a fork, which splits the way towards different Himalayan villages including Tengboche. Some of those villages are popular among tourists, but you don’t go that way. Following the trail to Tengboche as you come 2/3 of the way, you will see first water-driven prayer wheels. Finally, you will arrive at Tengboche after a short ascent.

 

Make sure you pay a visit to Tengboche Monastery (aka Dawa Choling Gompa), which is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region and probably the best one to photograph.

Tengboche to Dingboche is also considered as one of the best hikes around the Everest region. The sight of a sun rising above the mountains is simply incredible, especially from the hill of Tengboche. Following a number of river crossings along wooden bridges and climbing large steps through colorful gateways, you will arrive at your lunch place. Take a rest for a while and then, continue your journey. 

 

Along the way, you will come across several chortens and mani walls, probably all the time on your left. Your trail is constantly parallel to the Imja Khola. As you cross Orsho, you will turn right to arrive at Dingboche, where you spend your night.

On arriving at Dingboche, many trekkers begin to feel the effect of altitude. so, may you. Without acclimatizing if you continued your trek, the altitude sickness can be severe (even fatal). So, you will acclimatize in Dingboche.

 

As said ‘Climb high and sleep low’ is the best way to acclimatize, you will hike to the Nangkar Tshang during the day and descend to Dingboche for an overnight stay. However, the hike isn’t just for acclimatization; you will be able to observe a picturesque view of Himalaya from there. Within a couple of distance from Dingboche, there lies a Nangkartshang gompa. This monastery is the heart of Dingboche. While you follow the trail that seems like a never-ending one, you will finally arrive at a point, from where Makalu, Chhopulu, Lhotse Shar and Island peak is visible.

Kicking off from the Dingboche, the curiosity to be on the base of Everest begins to pinch you throughout the trek. During the slog to Lobuche, the mountain scenarios startle your eye all the time. But soon after you cross the Dughla (Thukla) pass, you will arrive at a highland, where there is a memorial park for thousands of those who lost their lives while trying towards the pinnacle of Everest. Haze will make the far-view quite transparent. You will push on until you arrive at Loboche for an overnight stay.

 

Lobuche to Gorakshep is a steep climb on a roughly straight trail. As you move, snowy mountains and glaciers are at a constant gaze. Khumbu glacier follows you all the way up to Lobuche Pass (5110) while Lobuche Glacier just gives a peeking look on the way. As you come half the track to Gorakshep, you will witness a beautiful edgy rock pyramid (4970 m). Every step feels like running in a marathon. The air gets thinner and chilly as you soar higher and higher. At the end of the day, you will arrive at a junction where you turn left to make an appearance at Gorakshep.

 

When you make up to Gorakshep, the sun is yet to set. So, you make a head start towards Everest Base Camp to be under the shade of the world’s highest mountain. The sight at the sunset is simply phenomenal than that at sunrise. After spending quality time there, you descend towards Gorakshep for an overnight stay.

 

Today, you are going on one of the World’s most picturesque site (Kalapatthar). It is nothing but a large black rock. However, the view you see from this vantage point can’t be seen from anywhere in the world. This is the point from where gorgeous Everest rises above all else from the middle of giant Nuptse and Everest west shoulder. Pumori looks mind-blowing from the lower part of Kalapatthar. Make sure your camera battery is well charged. You can’t stop your arms clicking random pictures around.

 

Then, you will head on towards Dzongla via the same track till Lobuche and then diverge to the other trail that leads to Gokyo. The walk is fairly easy as you are descending, but the icy atmosphere makes it quite harsh. For the night, you stay at Dzongla.

 

On this day, the trail first ascends towards Cho La Pass and then descends to Dragnag. The trail is windy and the heaps of snow all over the track make it difficult for you to climb. On coming close to the Cho La Pass, the danger of crevasses increases, and the trail becomes more slippery. Boots with crampons is highly recommended during this trek. When you make up to the top of Cho La, Mt. Ama Dablam and Mt. Cholatse give a breathtaking outlook.

 

Cho La to Dragnag is a risky trail because of the icy crossing. On the way, you will come across Cho La Phedi and finally make an appearance at Dragnag via Thangnak Kharka. This is not too long, but certainly a difficult one.

Today is the easy day trek because Gokyo is not too far from Dragnag. You will go past the Ngozumba glacier, which is the longest one in the Himalayas to make an appearance at Gokyo. Gokyo lake is simply amazing there. Its turquoise and pristine outlook gives any wanderer a sense of contentment. It is so fresh and sublime that no eyes can reject its glamour. For the night, you will stay on one of the lodges in Gokyo.

Today, you will climb up to Gokyo Ri. Standing on the peak of Gokyo Ri, you can observe great Himalayan vistas including the snowy giants Mt. Everest and Manaslu. In addition to this, the beautiful turquoise water in Gokyo Lake seems amazing from this peak. The sight from this peak is admired by thousands and those who cannot make up to the base camp but still want to make their Everest dream come true hike up to Gokyo Ri. By this, you can imagine how fascinating the glimpse is from the top of Gokyo Ri. At the end of the day, you will descend to Gokyo for an overnight stay.

Finally, it is time to return. There are three alternative routes to Namche, but we will follow the easiest and fastest route. For the first day, we stay at Dole, which features few settlements and lodges for tourists. Most of the locals are into Buddhism. Chortens, prayer flags and mani walls speak everything. On arriving at Dole, you may stroll around the Himalayan village of Dole. For the night, you make a stay here.

On the 16th day, you finally get back to Namche-the heartland of Sherpas. Several stone steps and mani walls by the side features this trail. Remember, descending along the stone steps puts more pressure on the knees than climbing up. As you descend lower and lower, you begin to feel the change in temperature as well as vegetation. You will go through Phortse Thanga to make an appearance at Namche. Namche comes visible within a short walk. For night, you will stay there in one of the hotels.

Namche to Lukla is the same trail that we followed in our early trekking days. You will pass via Rhododendron woods via Phakding to make an appearance at Lukla. Lukla is amazingly beautiful to spend your time in. Get your backpack ready for the next day flight to the capital.

The time has come to say goodbye to all the mountains and the amazing people you met throughout the trek. After 35 min flight, you will arrive at the bustling city of Kathmandu. Don’t miss the amazing souvenirs and handicrafts of Nepal. They are praised all over the world. Some of those most common among foreigners are Thangka Paintings, Singing Bowl and Pashmina.

One beautiful song speaks everything about the last day. “Country roads take me home, to the place I belong”. Have a wonderful time ahead. We are waiting to see you again.

Includes:


  • International and domestic airport transfers on private jeep or bus.
  • 3 night Accommodation in 3 stars hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu.
  • Flight tickets from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu/Manthali.
  • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner ( 3 time meals) with hot drinks during the trek.
  • English speaking, experienced trekking guide- Trained by Nepal government.
  • Required trekking permits (Sagarmatha national park fee and TIMS card)
  • Porters (2 clients get 1 porter) to carry clients backpack during the trek.
  • Farwell dinner in Kathmandu before your departure.
  • Duffle bag (only for trek) and free T-short for clients.

Excludes:


  • Your international flight tickets fare.
  • Nepal visa (you can apply Nepal visa at Tribhuvan international airport easily)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Beverages such as cold drinks, alcohol drinks.
  • Traver insurance to cover the risk and emergency evacuation.
  • Your Personal trekking gear and equipment.
  • Personal expenses which are not included in package.
  • Tips for guide and porters

FAQ's

Well experienced local guides and strong porters in proper field are playing main rules to make our customers satisfied. Experiences of the two decades in tourism sector managing their trekking plan and others activities properly to make their ’s dream to bring into the reality according to our customer’s interest, time and trekking areas. We focus on suitable, comfortable and safety plans for our valuable guests to experiences doing mainly trekking, climbing and any tours without ant obstacles. Our team always focus on to provides services to meet our guests ‘s targets, destination and aims in the remote areas of the Himalaya with open heart.

We are easy going local company to manage every single plan for our guests according to their interest. What we say is” GUEST IS GOD”.  We value the guests first in our business. What we have is experienced staffs to manage every single thing easily in proper way. Well experienced field staff such as Guides and helpers/porters are the main back bone to stand among you to provides best services. “COME AS A GUEST GO AS A FRIEND”.

We spent more than two decades supporting to the local people in remote area of Nepal. We always provide proper local guides for the proper trekking area/routes. All guides are trained by Nepal government with some training of the First aids. All field staffs are selected sincerely to make sure you are in right in high mountains. Friendly Nepal team is coordinating to peoples who are scattering on the all over the world. I hope our two-decade working experiences in mountains and management in tourism sector may help you to explore the Nepal with confident with right people!!!

We can rent or hire, most of the trekking gear in Kathmandu/Nepal such as a four-season sleeping bag, Puffy down jackets, Micro pikes, trekking shoes, and others. we help you to hire or rent all required trekking gear before your trekking.

 Hired trekking gears are must to keep safely if rented gears found damaged then you need to pay the same coast of the gear. You should keep certain amount of money to rent trekking gears. Normally, Trekking gears shop keep deposit $ 100 USD for a sleeping bag and a Puffy down jacket. Renting charge per day is approx. USD 1.50.

One of the re-presentative from Friendly Nepal treks come with private bus or car to pick you up from Tribhuvan airport and drop you in your guest house. With your details of the international flight and your full name, they will be standing in front of the arrival gate in Nepal airport.

Easily you can recognize the staff from Friendly Nepal treks with their T-Short and your name in holding bord. we always make you sure you are in right destination.

Tourists easily can apply their Nepali Visa upon the arrival in Tribhuvan Airport.  It may take a few 30 minutes because same time a lot of tourists in the same process to obtain the Nepali Visa in Nepal Airport.

What you can do is please fill the all details to apply the Nepali Visa before landing the Tribhuvan Airport.  It help you to obtain visa quicker than usual. You should bring passport photo copy and passport size Photo to apply the Nepali visa in the Nepal Airport.

Trekking in Himalayas are mostly remote. In modern days there are many choices of food menu in every guest house in mountains and serve you proper ordered food. You can enjoy with continental breakfast with fresh fruit as well as lunch and dinner with verities of continental American, Nepali, and Indian foods with hot soups. Most of the food in high mountain supply by helicopter or local porter. Mostly in mountain you get Potatoes items, rice Items, Pasta, Pizza items, breads items and proper vegetables.

Dhal Bhat is the well- known food in Nepal that you get everywhere, Food in mountain cook properly by proper experienced cook.  Local food is mostly organic and grown in same region. So, you can enjoy your trek with proper food in high Himalaya. We suggest you to have local food which are grown locally by local peoples.

You can leave your non-trekking gears in Kathmandu hotel safely. Every Hotel, they have proper safe store room to keep the non-trekking gears for the Hotel guests.

Hotel provides you TAG/receive to make sure that your non trekking gears or others backpack are stored in certain hotel. You get your stored belonging when you want. You no need to pay any money to store your luggage

Flexibilities are the main prior for our guests.  Just you send us your international flight tickets and passport copy with PP size photo to make all required trekking permit for your booked trek.

If you booked trek for the Everest, Upper Mustang, kanchenjanga, Dolpo region and other remote areas then you should deposit 15 percent ahead of time to manage flight, trekking permits.

1 porter carry 20-25 kg in high Himalaya in trekking. We have weight limit for Porters because they need to carry their backpack too, So, 20 kg per porter is quite limit weight excluding porter bag pack. Every 2 guests get 1 porter. Porter are main backbone of the trekking. And good supporters.

Mid-winter treks are getting popular in Nepal. And numbers of tourists are increasing in mid-winter. The data of the report of every trekking areas shows that mid-winter trekkers are increasing in good way.

All are related with global warming, and high glaciers are melting unusually. So, number of tourists are trekking in Nepal in mid- winter. However, you need well preparation with right trekking gears to deal with minus temperature.

We value the safety of yours in mountain or anywhere in Nepal.  So, highly suggested to bring travel insurance to cover mighty accident or if anything went wrong to anybody in unexpected ways in remote trekking route. Travel insurance help you to cover your expenditure if you need emergency rescue from mountain to nearest hospital or treatment in Nepal.

Equally travel insurance give you mentally secure and you will find life is safe with travel insurance.

You get warm and nice hot shower every day if you want. Every guest house they have hot shower service, mostly you get hot shower which runs by electricity or cooking gas.

 Per shower, per person cost approx $5 USD. In some trekking region such as Dolpo, Manaslu, Kanchejanga and other remote area them don not have proper hot shower but provide hot buckets water for shower.

Safe drinking wate is most important to make sure you are in good shape in mountain. We suggest you to get normal drinking water from water tap or gest house and use water purify tablets and wait 30 minute to drink.

Filtering the water from the river or water tap is the also best way to get safe drinking water in trekking but you should come with proper filtering water bottle.

Bottled- water also available to drink but we discourage to use bottled-water to keep environment clean.

We value your goal and always give first priority of what you want. So easily you can customize any trekking area according to you interest, time, we are quite flexible to customize your trekking as your request as can as possible.

Written plan in webpage may not work out for you sometime because of your interest and time or you want to extra days somewhere you like. This is most asked question for us and please feel free and we always customize or make any itinerary according to you interest, time.

We value your goal and always give first priority of what you want. So easily you can customize any trekking area according to you interest, time, we are quite flexible to customize your trekking as your request as can as possible.

Written plan in webpage may not work out for you sometime because of your interest and time or you want to extra days somewhere you like. This is most asked question for us and please feel free and we always customize or make any itinerary according to you interest, time.

Best months for the trekking are the September to Mid-January, which is known as Autumn season and mainly most of the trekkers love to trek during the Autumn because of the beautiful weather and clear days and less chance to get heavy snow in high mountain, Autumn coordinate best weather than others season.

During the Autumn season in high mountain weather would be   sunny with plus temperature and some snow refreshment over 3000m. charming mountains are shine with stunning glacier with lush forest lower down.

Second best months are the February to mid-June, which is known as spring season. During the Spring season trekkers have opportunities to glance the colourful Rhododendron flowers in the elevation of the below 3000m and others alpine flowers blooms in late spring season. Weather would be little windy with some hailstones in hilly region and some snow refreshment in high mountain.

Number of solo women- trekkers are trekking in mountain and Nepal is the still safe country for the solo trekkers in mountain. Solo women always safe with Friendly Nepal.

Some exercises are important before the hitting the mountain, everyday running for 1 hour for few weeks, jugging, and Gym and stay active and proper food with high carb as well as jumping.

Hiking up and down every day makes your muscle strong and keep fit your body. Move around your body, push up and down, play food ball, volley ball and other game which gives you physical exercises.

Well mental preparation plays main roles to trek in Himalayas. Be positive with mountains, get enough information regarding the coming trek. And Planning well to get ready to climb up and down.

Depend on where you are going to trek, some wherein big town they may have ATM machine to draw the money but most of the trekking places in mountain there are not any ATM, So Credit cards is not worth using in mountain.

Make sure getting enough cash with some contingency budget for the trekking.

 It cost you depend how much you spend. Approx $ 20-25 USD is quite enough for additional expenditures. You can buy water, chocolates, coffee and Biscuits and others fancy things.

Minus 10 sleeping bags require from September to November and minus 20 sleeping bags require from early December to mid- January). In case of the weather change in high mountain then you get extra banket in additional cost.

You can charge easily your batteries, cell phone, camera in trekking/mountains. When you entre the mountain region the mostly , every guest house have  sollar systems to charge you electric equipment, make sure charging your batteries before the sun go down. At least  you get chance to charge your batteries, and other electric equipment.

Note: if weather get change in bad way then no any charging in high mountains because of the no sun.

Definitely you get enough boiled  or hot water in trekking in the additional cost.

 In Annapurna, Langtang and Manaslu and mustang, hot water is little cheaper than in Everest , Makalu, Kanchenjang.

It cost you $2 -5 USD per litter for the boil water in trekking.

You should bring passport size photos -4 pieces.

Passport photo copy – 1  Piece.

Your Travel insurance’s Photo copy -1 piece.

Sure, you can extend the trekking days during the trek, just   coordinate with guide and company few days ago you decided.

Some people may like to stay somewhere in nice places more days more than written plan or spend more time in KTM or Pokhara or somewhere.

You can extend your trekking with extra days.

Depend where you are trekking, there are internet services in mountain, If you are trekking in Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu and Upper mustang then easily you get internate services in every guesthouses in additional cost.

If you are trekking in far remote areas such as Kanchejanga, Upper Dolpo and Narphu Valleys then internet services are limits.

Risk and Liabilities

  • Lukla flight may delay in case of the weather change, So,2 days extra would help you.
  • Avoid the Altutude sickess hiking slow, wearing warm cloths, drinking eaough water.
  • Make sure having Personal medication for in case of any issue of health.
  • Easily any hiker may get altitude sickness from wrong eating, poor gears.
  • Hikers may get easily dehydred  so drink enough treated water, 3-4 LTRs per
  • Always let the guide know in case of feeling sick or any thing wrong in mountains.
  • If you loss  your belonging by negligences, that might be your responsbilities.
  • Always come with travel insurance which is must important in remore/mountain.
  • Pay attention whilst you are trekking in the gedge of the river, glaciers, high passes.
  • Use trekking pole in the edge of the hill and rivers sides.
  • Make sure having proper trekking gear before the trek.
  • Always keep your valuable dacument with you.
  • High mountain are always risk of altitude, go slow with adequate water.
  • Do not throw rubbishs anywhere. put in proper zone please.
Gabriel
Czech Republic

Amazing experience, great guide-Santa

Namaste, I have found Santa Bahadur Ghale when I was planning my trip to Nepal. I wanted to do the treks in Sagarmatha/Mt Everest region. I’m very happy I decided to chose Santa, he has an excellent knowledge of the area and understands the skills and capabilities of his customers very well and makes the relevant plans respecting both, the wishes of the customers and the conditions like physical fitness, accommodation to altitudes and others. His communication skills are very good and speaks also very good English. He’s very responsible, very reliable and one can trust his judgment when planning the trips but also when on trails. I strongly recommend anyone to hire Santa directly, avoiding the agencies and useless middlemen. With Santa you don’t get the usual guide/tourist relationship, you can easily become friends and I’m happy to call him a friend. Gabriel, Czech Republic, Oct 2022

WEI Ru
United States

Best Guide - Santa -The most memorable trekking in our life.

My wife Ru and I just got home from a 16-day EBC-Cho La Pass-Gokyo Trekking. We are fortunate to have Santa as our guide. Santa has extensive experience in the mountain trekking in Nepal. Very knowledgeable and thoughtful, he is actively planning to meet people's need and tried to enhance the experience of us as much as possible. We will not hesitate to have him and Chakra again if we have more trekking trips in different part of Nepal. They are also highly recommended to our friends and families. Wei Ru November 26, 2019

Michal
Thailand

Very Experienced, Safe and Fun Guide!

Chiang Mai, Very Experienced, Safe and Fun Guide!! Mar 2019 I have used Santa and his porters on several trips to Nepal over the years including Manaslu + Tsum Valley and EBC 3 High Passes. He delivers 100% of what is agreed on and is always ready to help with any request both before and during the trek. His knowledge of the mountains and the actual routes is impressive in all conditions. He puts trekker safety first and will make adjustments accordingly. Santa is a great guide, honest person and very fun to be with. Don't hesitate to use his services, you will not be disappointed!!!

mike K

The most memorable trekking in our life.

Amazing Nepal, A great guide Oct 2018 I went to Nepal as a black, female, solo traveller in Oct 2017 and Santa was my guide for the Annapurna circuit. I contacted some of the frequent posters on these boards and others and Santa’s name came up a few times. Still, it felt like a leap of faith to book a 3 week trip with someone I’d never met before! I needn’t have worried, I had an amazing time (Nepal really is beautiful) and Santa is so experienced I felt that I was in very safe hands. I found him to be kind, patient and good company without being intrusively so. I met plenty of travellers who had decide to do the Annapurna Circuit without a guide. I was glad for Santa’s expertise and thought that that this was well worth the expense.

Lonna R
United States

Exellelent guide ever!!!

Nov 2018 Santa was my guide to EBC/3 high passes in 2015. Everything was arranged smoothly from beginning to end. My international flight was cancelled due to the fuel crisis in Nepal in year 2015. I had to change my flight and itinerary the last minute. I texted Santa while he was in the mountain guiding another client but he managed everything without a glitch. He knew the trek of EBC/3 high passes so well including lots of beautiful side trips. With Santa's help, I finished my trek before scheduled even though I had a little issue with the altitude.

Jak S
Australia

The most memorable trekking in our life.

JAK S Brisbane, Australia7 contributions Ram - Brilliant Guide - Walk-in from Jiri - February 2014 Oct 2018 We decided on our last trip to Nepal that we wanted to walk-in from Jiri to Surke (just below Lukla) rather than make the flight again from Kathmandu to Lukla and then continue onto Gorkyo. We were lucky enough to get in touch with Santa via a mutual trekker friend Richard. In correspondence with Santa we asked him to put together a trek for us in February 2014 with our starting point of Jiri to walk-in to Namche Bazaar which we had anticipated about 7 - 8 days walking. Santa sent us the following Itinerary for the whole trek along with information about the permits required, suggested medication, return flights and Exacuation Insurance. When we arrived in Kathmandu we met up with Santa's brother Ram who was to be our Guide for the trek. Santa and Ram had arranged for our permits and return flight from Lukla at the end of the trek. We got the local bus to Jiri (7 hours away) and started on our trek. Ram was great and didn't push us too hard whilst we acclimatised to the allitude and the walking distances/times each day - usually 7 hours. Ram arranged all the stops for hot lemon tea/black team, warm lunches around a fire or soaking up the sun and each nights lodges and meals. We met up with Santa (he was guiding another party) in Namche which was great to finally see who we had been corresponding with over the previous few months. The trek was brilliant - the sights of the mountains/summits/amni stones/Yak & villages, the many suspension bridges, meeting up with other trekkers & locals along the way, the beautiful rhododendron in flower, oak and pine trees with lots of little birds. Experiencing the "Donkey Trains" from Junbesi to Nunthala was one we will never forget. Ram was a brilliant guide and the organization of the trek that both Santa and Ram arranged for us and taking care of us thoughtout was outstanding. We would recommend both Santa and Ram to anyone who is thinking of trekking Nepal. Julie and Sue, Australia

Laura G
France

No enough world to thank of my Guide and Porters!!!

EBC 3 Pass Oct 2023 November We met Santa through recommendation from one of the friends and decided to go to EBC 3 Pass with him in 2023. We had 21 days of trekking very nice with him. He is nice, share the culture of his country and people. He speaks more than 5 mother languages as well as Tibetan. Lucky to have Santa as a guide in 3 high passes -Everest region. He has a strong experience of Nepal trekking and real person and has good skills to deal any kind of mountain situation. Don't hesitate to use his services. Be lucky giving him chance to provides you trekking services. We found Nepal is really beautiful and awesome people!!!

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