everest base camp via gokyo lake cho la pass 18 days

18 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake & Cho La Pass
Trip Fact
Price from: USD$ 1506 1 person/ USD$1420 2-3 Pax and USD$1350 4+ pax
Activities: Trekking
Trek Duration: 18 days
Trek style: Lodge Trek
Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous
Trek route: Kathmandu-Lukla-Namche-Dole-Gokyo Lake-Cho la Pass-Gorekshep-EBC-Kalapatthar-
Namche-Lukla-Kathmandu
Altitude: Maximum- 5545m at Kalapatthar
Accommodation: Standard Lodge on trek
Meals: Full meals while on trek
Transportation: Private car and flight
Group Size: 2+
Everest Base Camp
Trip Overview
The Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Lake and Chola Pass, another circuit trek in the Khumbu
region, is a great introduction of ultimate adventure in Nepal. Taking you to the four different high
altitude of the region: Gokyo RI (5,360m), Cho La Pass (5,420m), Kala Patthar (5,550m) and the base

camp of Everest (5,364m), this trek to the base camp of Mt Everest with Chola Pass and Gokyo
Lake offers a heavenly view of Mount Everest along with Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu and other peaks rising
above 6000-8000 meter from the sea level.
Our standard, 18 days Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lakes and Chola Pass trek itinerary offers
something more. Trekkers can enjoy Gokyo Lakes, large glaciers like Ngozumba and Khumbu,
Sagarmatha National Park with various rare species of plants and animals, rivers, valleys and birch pine
and rhododendron forest. Moreover, trekkers can get acquainted with the lifestyle, culture, tradition
and the festival of legendary Sherpas living in the villages of Lukla, Namche, Phakding, Tengboche,
Pangboche, Pheriche and other small Sherpa settlements of the Everest region.
March-May and October-December are the best month to planEverest Base Camp with Gokyo Lakes
and Chola Pass treks. Moreover, if you are hoping for the glimpses of Sherpa cultural practices, then the
best month is October and April for Mani Rimdhu and Dumje festival respectively. However, if you are
here for a short vacation, Everest the Gokyo Valley Trek 15 days and the Everest Base Camp Trek are
simply the best choices.
Amigo Treks and Expedition can custom design all the trip packages to your requirements, offering
special group discounts with 100% guarantee on departure dates, and customer satisfaction. The
package price includes full board during the trek and bed & breakfast in Kathmandu. Also enjoy a free
map with every package. Accommodation is arranged in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu and local
lodges/guest houses during the trek. Though, hike to the base camp of Mt. Everest with Chola Pass and
Gokyo Lakes is considerably challenging, our standard packages ensure proper acclimatization, with an
average of 5-7 hour walk in a day. Thus, any physically fit person, with sound health can plan this trek.
The trails are guided by local guides and native Sherpas.
The journey begins with a 35 min flight to Lukla airport. The trek both begins and ends in Lukla, which is
followed by a flight back to Kathmandu.
The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30am. In
case of special days (sunrise viewing days), our guides will wake you up early in the morning at around
4-5 am. A western breakfast: porridge, oats, toasts, etc. will be served at around 8:00-8:30am. The
lunch will be served from a teahouse menu at about 12-1pm. However, the lunch time can also be
postponed on request. The dinner will be served at around 8:30-9:00pm. Your accommodation is
arranged in a lodge or local guest house during the trek and a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.
While you are walking, you can also request your guide to slow down and stop at the places where
you want to take some snaps. After dinner and before going to the bed your team leader will brief you
regarding the next day’s schedule.
Trip Includes
 Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle
 3 Nights twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel with breakfast

 One full day guided city tour by private vehicle
 Welcome dinner and farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurant with traditional
ethnic music and dance
 Sagarmatha national park permits and Tims permits
 Flight tickets to Lukla and return
 All breakfast and 2 dinner in Kathmandu
 All meals during the trek (Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast)
 All accommodation on a trek (Lodge/Tea House) or Tent on request
 Seasonable fresh fruits during the trek
 Gov. licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses
 A porter (One porter for each 2 members) and his entire expenses
 Insurance of Guide and Porter
 All required local tax and Gov tax
 Down jackets and sleeping bags
Trip Excludes
 Nepal arrival visa
 Meals in the city except breakfast and above mentioned special dinner
 Monument entrance fees
 Your personal nature expenses eg. Mineral water, Beer, Coke and entire beverage etc
 Travel insurance that covers trip cancelation and Helicopter evacuation
 Tips and any other extending trips and accommodation.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Welcome to Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal. Today is your first day with Amigo Treks &
Expedition. Therefore, we send one of our company representatives to receive you at the Tribhuvan
International Airport (TIA), who will further escort you to a tourist standard hotel booked for you in
Kathmandu. If possible, we also schedule a meeting at our office, for the briefing regarding the trek
followed by an introduction session with other team members (especially Sherpas and guides). Today,
we also arrange a welcome dinner in one of the most popular local restaurants, where you can also

enjoy the ethnic dance and cultural music along with great Nepali food. If your flight arrives late, both
the meeting and the dinner can be scheduled for the following day.
Meals included: Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Nepali food, Cultural music and Ethnic dance.)
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
The capital, Kathmandu valley itself, is a big storehouse of exclusive natural, cultural and historical sites.
Therefore, today, we take you on a few hour tours to the major attractions of Kathmandu valley. After
spending few hours observing these wonderful sites, we again meet for a few hours to finalize your
clothing and trekking gears (down jacket, trekking boots, sleeping bags etc.) required during the trek.
The night will be spent at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals included: Breakfast
(Highlights of the day: World Heritage sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square-a historical structure offering
architectural wonder, the Pashupatinath temple-a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva- lord possessing
the power of destruction, Swyambhunath and Boudhanat-a Buddhist shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha-
Light of Asia.
Optional site:Another World Heritage site ‘Patan Durbar Square’ along with other historical
masterpieces like Mahabouddha Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple and Kumbeshwor Temple.)
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding; 3-4 hour trek (2,652m/8,700ft)
Today is the first day of the trek and our destination is Phakding. We will be escorted in a private vehicle
to the Tribhuvan International Airport to board an early morning flight to Lukla. After 30-35 min the
plane will finally land at the Lukla Airport (Tenzing Hillary Airport). On reaching the airport, we will be
introduced to the other crew members awaiting our arrival. At the same time, luggage will also be
prepared for the porters. Once everything is set, the ultimate trek begins towards the destination of the
day, leaving Lukla behind. After four hours of downhill and flat trail experience, we finally reach
Phakding. You can freshen up and rest for some time. Then we will go for a short walk in the village of
Phakding or even a hike to nearby Gompas for acclimatization purpose. The night will be spent at a
lodge in Phakding.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Wonderful aerial view of the terrain from the plane, colorful Lukla village, ‘Mani’
prayer rocks, Phakding village and ‘Gompas’ monasteries, downhill and flat trail)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazzar. (3440m/11,283ft)
Today is the second day of the trek and our destination is Namche Bazaar. Without wasting a single
minute we leave Phakding and move towards Monju crossing a few suspension bridges and small
settlements. Monju is popularly recognized as the gateway to the Sagarmatha National Park. On
reaching Sagarmatha National Park, the team leaders will take care of the necessary national park
formalities at entrance, while you can enjoy small tea houses and shops. We then enter the national
park, from where a vertical drop down the hill will bring us across a few suspension bridges. On crossing

these bridges the trail leads uphill towards Namche Bazaar that offers the first view of Mt. Everest along
with other peaks. The night will be spent at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
(Highlights of the day: small settlements like Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, Chumoa and Monju, Sagarmatha
National Park, small tea houses and shops, suspension bridges, steep trail, Namche Bazaar and the very
first view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Mt. Kusum Khangru.)
Day 05: Acclimatize day
Today, the third day of the trek, we get involved in the activities that help us to adapt to the change in
altitude and thinning air. Remaining active is the best way to acclimatize. Therefore, instead of resting,
we visit nearby popular Sherpa villages like Khumjung and Khunde, which further aids in acclimatization.
We explore the monasteries and the lifestyle of the people at Namche. Namche bazaar offers varieties
of options to spend the day. Hence, the remaining day can either be spent visiting the National Park
Head office, Museum and other nearby monasteries or, you can also spend some quality time at cafes
and bakeries or talking to your family making internet calls. The night will be spent at a lodge in Namche
Bazaar.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Thame-an old Sherpa village, settlements like Khumjung/Khunde/Khongde,
National Park Head office, Museum, monasteries, cafes, bakeries, shops, restaurants, post office,
hospital, government health post, 24 hour electricity and water supply and high speed internet access)
Day 06: Trek to Dole. (4,200m/13,779ft)
Today is the fourth day of the trek and our destination is Dhole. Leaving Namche Bazaar behind, an easy
walk will take us to Kyangjuma that offers one of the best views of towering peaks. The walk continues
through the rhododendron forest until we reach Sanasa, which is a major trail junction of Gokyo Valley
and the Everest Base Camp. Leaving the Everest Base Camp trail, we follow the stone steps trail that lies
on our left hand side and walk towards Mong. From Mong, a slight descent will take us to the bank of
the Dudh Koshi River as we cross Phortse Thanga. We hike up till Tenga, following the bank of the Dudh
Koshi River. From here, leaving the bank of the river, we further hike up to Dhole through birch and
rhododendron forest. The night will be spent at a lodge in Dhole.
(Highlights of the day: Splendid view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Khumbila (a sacred mountain of the
patron god of the Khumbu region, first view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Kangtega &
Thamserku, longest Mani wall (prayer stone) in the Khumbu region, monastery, birch and rhododendron
forest featuring musk deer, Himalayan thar, pheasants, and a wonderful view of the waterfalls.)
Day 07: Trek to Machherma. (4,470m/14,665)
Today is the fifth day of the trek and our destination is Machhermo. As we hike up from Dhole, the
vegetation becomes sparse, which is definitely dominated by the magnificent view of the nearing peak.
We first climb a short scenic ridge and head towards north, enjoying the mountain views. A gentle

ascend will first take us to Luza, from where we walk down to the river. Then a steep climb will take us
to the terminal moraine of Ngozumba glacier. From here, we head towards Machherma, which is the
last major settlement on the way to Gokyo. The night will be spent at a lodge in Machhermo.
(Highlights of the day: Magnificent views of snow capped peaks, tea shops, terminal moraine of
Ngozumba glacier and few small settlements.)
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4,790m/15,715ft)
Today is the sixth day of the trek and this day will take us to one of the destinations of this trek, Gokyo
Valley. We first climb up the ridge, then an easy flat walk will take us to the bottom of the small rocky
mountain. After a short climb, we cross a bridge and get to the first Gokyo lake (Lonspunga Tso). We
continue towards the second Gokyo lake (Taujung Tsho). Following the west bank of the glacier, we walk
up to the third Gokyo lake (Gokyo Tsho). On reaching the lake the walk continues till the east bank of
the lake where lodges are located. The remaining days will be spent exploring the lakes and glacier. The
night will be spent at a lodge in Gokyo.
(Highlights of the day: First lake, where we get to observe the footprints of ancient Lamas, splendid
turquoise blue Second Lake and Third Lake, splendid view of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori
and Thamsermu, Gokyo Village and the facilities offered by the lodges in the village.)
Day 09: Acclimatize day
Today is the seventh day of the trek and the day is spent exploring the valley. First, we climb up the
Gokyo RI (5,630m) above the village on the northern edge of the lake. We spend some time relishing the
view of the magnificent mountains. Then, we walk down to the lodge, have lunch and hike around the
glacier. The night will be spent at a lodge in Gokyo Valley.
(Highlights of the day: Excellent view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Makalu from Gokyo RI, Gokyo RI is also a
famous vantage point of a series of six Gokyo lakes, magnificent view and experience of Ngozumba
glacier-the longest glacier in the Himalayas.)

Gokyo Lake
Day 10: Trek to Dragnak (4,700m/15,419ft)
Today is the eighth day of the trek and our destination is Dragnag. Leaving the Third Lake behind, we
start to walk early in the morning as we need to walk across the Ngozumba glacier. We cross the glacier
before the sun gets stronger, as during the sunny days the ice melts, making the trail more slippery and
difficult to walk. After crossing the glacier, following the east bank of the glacier, we slightly descend to
Dragnag. The rest of the day can also be spent hiking nearby hills, which helps to acclimatize. The night
will be spent at a lodge in Dragnag.
(Highlights of the day: Slippery trail across Ngozumba glacier, view of small ice lakes formed by the
glacier, ice falling with the sound of ice cracks, small hill hiking in Dragnag.)
Day 11: Trek to High Chola Pass and walk down to Dzonglha (4,830m/15,846ft)
Today is the ninth day of the trek and our destination is Dzongla via Chola pass. Today we reach the
second destination of the trek, Chola Pass (5,420m). Initially, we walk a vertical uphill trail along a small
stream crossing Chola Phedi. Then, the trail drops down to the bottom of the Chola pass. The trail here
is icy, slippery and difficult to cross. From the base, a steep rocky ascent will take us to the top of the
Chola Pass. The top greets you with flapping prayer flag and a wonderful view of Gokyo Valley. After
spending some time here, a steep descend following icy (use of crampons recommended) and rocky

trail will first take us to the valley, from where Dzongla is fairly an easy walk. The night will be spent at a
lodge in Dzongla.
(Highlights of the day: Magnificent view of Ama Dablam & Cholatse and the Gokyo Valley from Cho La
pass, flapping prayer flags on top of Chola pass, experience of difficult, icy, slippery and rocky up and
downhill trail, and a grand view of Cholatse North face from Dzongla.)
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,108ft)
Today is the tenth day of the trek and our destination is Lobuche. From Dzongla, the trail continues to
descend east, crossing Chola and then taking the trail on the left side, we continue to hike up to the
place where the trail meets the Everest Base Camp trail. Further ascend from here will finally take us to
Lobuche. After having lunch, we also hike a bit and explore the Khumbu Glacier. The night will be spent
at a lodge in Lobuche.
(Highlights of the day: Splendid views of mountains and glaciers, tombstone of trekkers who lost their
lives in the glacier, view of the Khumbu and Lobuche glacier.)
Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Gorak Shep: 6-7 hour (5,140m/16,863ft)
Today is the eleventh day of the trek and we finally reach the major destination of the trek, the Everest
Base Camp. Following the west bank of the Khumbu Glacier, the trail continues to ascend till Lobuche
pass. Shortly after crossing this pass, we come across a junction of Changri Nup and Changri Shar Glacier
that merge to Khumbu Glacier. We walk across the glacier to reach Gorakshep, located at the bottom of
Kala Patthar. Leaving the trail that leads to Kala Patthar, we hike up to the base camp of the Everest. We
spend some time exploring the area and then walk back down to the lodge at Gorakshep. The remaining
day will be spent either exploring the area or simply resting at the lodge. The night will be spent at a
lodge in Gorakshep.
(Highlights of the day: Experience of glaciers like Khumbu, Lobuche, Changri Nup and Changri Shar,
Lobuche & Thokla pass, north ridge of Everest along with 360 degree vista of snowy mountains like Mt.
Pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Nuptse, a glimpse of Kala Pathhar, rocky and
glacial trail and the Everest Base Camp marked with colorful prayer flags.)
Day 14: Hike to Kala Pattar - Pheriche: 7-8 hours (4,240m/13,910ft)
Today is the twelfth day of the trek and our destination is Pheriche, after a hike to Kala Patthar. Today,
we first hike up to Kala Patthar, which is considered the best vantage point in the entire Khumbu region.
Today we start early, in fact, before breakfast to see the early morning sun rays striking the mountains.
Initially, we hike for about two hours, which will take us to Kala Pathhar. We enjoy the sunrise view in
the mountains, spend some time taking pictures and relishing the view, then we hike down to
Gorakshep for breakfast. Following the same route used earlier, we hike down to Lobuche. After walking
for some time, we cross Thokla pass and further walk down towards the suspension bridge at Dughla.

We cross the suspension bridge and then walk down to Pheriche. The night will be spent at a lodge in
Pheriche.
(Highlights of the day:Sunrise view and the mind blogging view of majestic Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori,
Amadablam, Thamserku, Mera Peak and other peaks of the Everest region from Kala Patthar, and a
second chance to experience the view of glaciers like Changri Shar, Changri Nup and Khumbu, the
experience of Lobuche pass and Thokla pass, tombstones and small settlements like Lobuche, Dhughla,
Phulaji and Pheriche.)
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440m/11,283ft)
Today is the thirteenth day of the trek and our destination is Namche Bazaar. In the beginning, the
downhill walk is quite easy. We pass through the yak grazing area of Somare, and then crossing the
village of Pangboche and Deboche we reach Tengboche, through the rhododendron forest. From
Tengboche, a vertical descend will take us to the bridge across the Dudhkoshi river. On crossing the
bridge, we again hike up to Kyagjuma, crossing Sanasa. A fairly easy, downhill walk will finally take us to
Namche Bazaar.
(Highlights of the day: Vertical and flat trail experience, lifestyle and settlement of people in the
settlements like Somare, Pangboche, Deboche, Tengboche, Phunke Tenga, Khyangjuma and Namche
featuring a number of monasteries and Chortens, Tengboche Monastery – the largest monastery in the
Khumbu region, along with the view of majestic peaks: Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku
and Tawache, a walk through rhododendron, pine and juniper forest, water driven prayer wheels, stone-
steps, the longest Mani walls, Tenzing Norgye Memorial Stupa, and the modern facilities at Namche
Bazaar.)
Day 16: Trek to Lukla(2,652m/8,700ft)
Today is the last day of the trek and our destination is Lukla. Starting Namche, a 6-7 hour trek will finally
take us to Lukla. The trail continues downhill towards the bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, where the
Bhote Koshi River meets the Dudh Koshi River at Larja Dobhan. A slight descent from here will then take
us to Monjo (entry and exit point of the Sagarmatha National Park). After the national park exit
formalities, we walk down to cross a suspension bridge across Kyashar Khola, and following the east
bank of the Bhote Koshi River, we further walk towards another bridge over the Bhote Koshi River. Now,
following the west bank of the Bhote Koshi River, we walk down to Phakding. From Phakding, the trail
descends till Thado Koshi Gaon, and a gradual ascent from here will finally take us to Lukla. Today, after
reaching Lukla, you can either spend your time with the crew member or opt for some alone time to
recollect the memories made during the past few days. The night will be spent at a lodge in Lukla.
(Highlights of the day: Last view of Mt. Everest from Namche Bazaar, Kongde RI from Phakding and
Kusum Khangkaru from Thado Koshigaon, beautiful rhododendron and Magnolia forest, trail
accompanied by various prayer rocks –Mani wall and monasteries including 500 years old monastery –

Pemacholing Monastery, small Sherpa settlements like Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, Chumoa and Monju, and
finally the colorful village of Lukla.)
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Today is your last day in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Our Sherpas will carry your luggage to the airport,
while other formalities will be taken care by your team leader. Once the plane lands at the airport, we
will directly board the plane and fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning, enjoying the scenic view
once again from the sky. A comfortable private vehicle will be awaiting our arrival in Kathmandu Airport,
which will safely escort you to the hotel. In the evening, we meet for some time to discuss your trek and
get feedback. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals included: Breakfast
(Highlights of the day: Wonderful aerial view of the terrain from the plane, tourist standard hotel in
Kathmandu)
Day 18: Final departure.
Today is the last day of your trip in Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. If your flight is scheduled
early morning, then one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport as per your flight
departure time. But, if the flight is scheduled later in the evening, you can go shopping and collect a few
mementos or simply hang around shopping areas in Kathmandu. However, if you are planning to spend
some extra days in Nepal, Amigo Treks and Expedition can also make the arrangements for some other
top adventurous activities that you can attend while you are in Nepal.
Useful Information
Travel Insurance:
Planning your next trek to the Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lake and Chola Pass? Please get the travel
insurance that covers all the added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or
accidents (together with air ambulance, helicopter rescue and other treatment cost). Also, make sure
that your insurance policy covers all extra activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your
stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the policy should also cover up for death, misplaced luggage, theft and
liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of medicine, doctor’s fees) as
well as repatriation cost. As this trek takes you above the altitude of 5,000m, it is kindly requested to
ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 5,000m. In short, the clients themselves have
to take the responsibility of all the unforeseen expenses that might result during the trip.
Health, fitness and experience requirements:
The altitudes in the Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lake and Chola Pass trek demand excellent stamina,
tough determination and the best health condition. Therefore, every trekker is suggested to consult
their doctor before planning this trek. Trekkers are also requested to take advice, medications and
permission from their doctor prior to planning their trek. Also, it is highly recommended to take expert
guidance from local General Practitioner regarding the required guide walks. Travel clinics can offer the
best assistance in absence of GP.

Some days of the trek require 5-7 hour of walking. Thus, the trek demands excellent stamina; therefore,
regular exercise and jogging is recommended to build up the required stamina to successfully climb the
peak. The trek is not suitable for children.
Moreover, no prior experience is required; however, if you have some experience in climbing, camping
and hiking, then these experiences will be counted as a plus point.
Note: Please submit your medical fitness certificate that includes your present health condition,
medical situation, the preceding illness and the medication you are taking prior to booking this
package. You are also requested to be honest so that, we can prepare ourselves to take quick action in
case of emergencies.
Accommodation and Food:
We always make sure that our customers get the right value for their money. Therefore, we always
attempt to make some of the best arrangements for our customers. To ensure a comfortable stay, we
book a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu, before and after your trek. Basically, the rooms are twin
share, where you will have to share your room with another member of your group. However, this
totally depends on the size of your group and the availability of rooms in the hotel. On request, triple
share can also be arranged. Moreover, if you are looking for a single supplement room, extra charges
will be applied.
During the trek, normally your accommodation is arranged in a local guest houses or lodges with shared
amenities. Most of the guest houses or lodges offer the facility of a hot shower. However, in the absence
of hot shower, a few buckets of hot water can also be arranged on request.
A full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and tea and coffee) will be provided from the teahouse
menu during the entire trek. Usually, porridge, toast or chapattis, oatmeal and local bread are served for
breakfast. Lunch and dinner served during the trek are simply great.
Our attempt while you are on a trek:
Most part of this trek takes you to the remote Himalayan region of Nepal, where communication
facilities are very less. Therefore, Amigo Treks and Expedition takes all the responsibility and makes
attempts to deliver your message to your family, friend, relatives or the concerned person. Our guides
are provided with a cell phone and are contacted on a regular basis. You can use the cell phone provided
to our guides to send your message to us which will further be delivered to the respected person.
Also, our guides will make every possible attempt to follow the planned itinerary; however, it is kindly
requested to be flexible in case of changes in the itinerary caused by extreme weather conditions or bad
health condition of a group member. Moreover, we can also help you reschedule your international
flight (extra charges applicable) if you need any additional days to complete your trek. We will make
every possible attempt to make your trek ‘a grand success’.
Why to trek with us?
Amigo Treks & Expedition offer a wonderful opportunity to help you visit those areas, culture and
tradition of Nepal that have never been explored before. Your trip itineraries are fully customized in
order to meet the individual needs and interests of each traveler. We also partner with local Sherpas

and Leaders to help you get the maximum out of the trip. We are highly dedicated and offer years of
experience to plan an outstanding adventure trip for you. Customer service is our top priority; therefore,
we cater to every possible need of yours during your stay in Nepal, be it the food, accommodation,
varied destination or your communication needs. Despite all these facilities, our best packages are
offered at a very competitive rate.
When should I plan this trek?
Though Nepal can be visited any time of the year, the best season to plan your trek to the Everest Base
Camp with Gokyo Lakes and Chola pass is spring and autumn.
Spring – Mid-March, April and May, are the perfect months to plan the Everest Base Camp trek with
Gokyo Lakes and Chola Pass. These months support us with warm weather, clear skies, good
temperature and the best visibility.
Autumn – Mid September, October and November, are the perfect months to plan the Everest Base
Camp Trek with Gokyo Lakes and Chola Pass. These months support us with better visibility, clear blue
skies and excellent trail.
Winter – December, January and February are good months to plan the Everest Base Camp Trek with
Gokyo Lake and Chola Pass, provided you can stand the extreme cold weather.
Summer – Mid June, July and August are not the best months to plan the Everest Base Camp Trek with
Gokyo Lakes and Chola Pass, as the monsoon rain affects everything, that is, trail, weather, temperature
as well as visibility.
What should I bring?
Along with warm clothes you will also need other equipment for the sufficient protection of your body.
Below is the list of necessary items that you need to pack before commencing your trek.
Head- Hat (with a wide brim), Sunglasses (with UV protection), Sunscreen lotion and Lip balm
Upper body- T-shirts (2), light and expedition weight thermal tops, Fleece jacket and pullover, Fleece
wind-stopper jacket (Optional), waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket, down vest/jacket
(included)
Hands - Lightweight gloves, heavy-weight gloves/mittens with a waterproof outer shell
Lower body - Underwear (4), hiking shorts (2), lightweight cotton long pants, light and expedition weight
thermal bottoms, Fleece or wool pants, waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Feet - Thin, light-wear inner socks (4), thick, warm wool hiking socks (4), hiking boots with spare laces,
camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals), gaiters.
Accessories - Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F (included), headlamp with spare bulb and batteries,
small padlock or combination lock, basic first aid kit, large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek
bag), day pack, water bottles (2), hiking pole/walking sticks, small ear plugs
Toiletries – Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, small wash towel

Extras - Cameras with extra batteries and cards, binoculars, light balaclava or warm fleece hat, reading
books, trip map/guide book, journal & pen, iPod & travel games (like cards, chess, and backgammon)
Our legal documents:
Registered under the government of Nepal, Amigo Treks & Expedition is a fully licensed and certified
company. Therefore, this company holds complete authority to operate treks, tours, expedition, hiking
and many other tourism related services in the Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. In addition to this, we are also a
very active member of the following organizations.
Nepal Tourism board (NTB)
Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN)
Kathmandu Environment Education Project (KEEP)
Ministry of Finance, Department of Taxation
Company Registration Office, Pvt. Ltd.
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Department of Tourism Industry
Passport and Visa Information:
It is very easy to obtain Nepal’s visa. You may either apply for a visa at your nearest Nepalese
Embassy/Consulate or Mission offices in your own country or you can buy this upon your arrival at
Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. To apply for a visa, you need 2 passport size
photographs, Visa fees in US dollars and your passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the trip.
However, nationals of SAARC countries (India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and
Afghanistan) and China do not require any visa to visit Nepal. Transit visa for foreign nationalities is only
provided for 3 days. Therefore, visa is required for longer stays. However, for the convenience or foreign
nationals, a visa is also provided from the borders listed below:
Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu)
Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
Birgunj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border of Nepal)
Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Western Nepal)
Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Mid Western Nepal)
Mohana, Dhangadhi (Far Western Nepal)
Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Far Western Nepal)
Tourist Visa Fees:
Transit visa (3 days) – Free of cost

Multiple entry (15 days) – 25 USD or equivalent convertible currency
(For more information, please contact the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan,Dillibazar,
Kathmandu.
Tel: 00977-4433934, 4429660, 4438862, 4438868.)
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