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What about making your adventurous trek towards the foot of the highest peak in the world via the highest passes? With us, you can make a memorable experience of doing a marvelous journey to the Everest Base Camp (EBC) and beyond, guided and accompanied by the most experienced escorts in the Himalayan nation Nepal; that would be us, the team of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours ;). Among the three highest passes that can be combined with the Everest base camp trek, we offer you an expedition that takes you through the Renjo La Pass (5,360 m) and Cho La Pass (5,420 m). This could be a life changing trek for anyone as all the bold steps you take make you witness the scenic beauty of the alpine greenery, the unique Sherpa Culture, the bright blue canopy of the sky, the snow capped mountains, the tiny villages which takes you to a different world helping you to discover your inner self.
The trip starts from Kathmandu with a scenic flight of about 35 minutes that lands you to one of the most daring airports in the world in Lukla. Then, we kick start our trek to the Everest Base Camp. To make sure that the trip goes well, we rest at Namche (3,440 m) for acclimatization. Joining the morning prayers, we take the blessings from the high priest in the Tengboche Monastery for our successful trek as well. With the spiritual energy guiding us and the mountaineering god watching over us, we are sure to bring glory to our motivated team.
As we go through the warm welcoming of the nature and the people, the view of three highest peaks; Lhotse(8,516 m), Makalu (8,481 m) and Cho Oyu (8,201 m) mesmerizes our eyes and hearts. The soothing sound of the swift flowing rivers like Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi keeps us going along with various bridges covered with prayer flags. We trek through the traditional villages such as Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and Dzongla. The most adventurous yet the most remarkable spot 5,545 m high Kala Patthar gives you the closest view of the Everest in the whole Everest region. Kala Patthar is also the highest point of our Everest base camp with Cho La Pass and Renjo La Pass trekking adventure.
After reaching the Everest Base Camp and successfully completing both highest passes, we trek downhills most of the way until we get to Lukla and we get back on a flight to Kathmandu from Lukla Airport itself. For like all of the treks in the Everest region, the best suitable time for the Cho La pass with Renjo La pass trekking is the Spring and Autumn season even though the trekking can also be done in other seasons which is the least preferred by the mass.
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Day 1: Flight to Lukla (2,860 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) 3 hrs
Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) 5 hrs
Day 3: Acclimatization and excursions at Namche Bazaar
Day 4: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860 m) 5 hrs
Day 5: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m) 5 hrs
Day 6: Rest and Acclimatization at Dingboche
Day 7: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m) 5 hrs
Day 8: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,170 m) and Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and return to Gorakshep 6 hrs
Day 9: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and later on to Dzongla (4,830 m) 6 hrs
Day 10: Trek from Dzongla to Cho La Pass (5,420 m) and trek down to Thanknak (4,700 m) 7 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Gokyo (4,750 m) and climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) 6 hrs
Day 12: Rest and sightseeing at Gokyo, visit to the fifth lake 5 hrs
Day 13: Trek from Gokyo to Renjo La (5,360 m) and descend to Marlung (4,210 m) 7 hrs
Day 14: Trek from Marlung to Namche 6 hrs
Day 15: Trek from Namche to Lukla 5 hrs
Day 16: Flight back to Kathmandu, transfer to respective hotels
Kathmandu sightseeing: $90 per person (gets cheaper with bigger PAX)
Porter service: $30/day per porter
Day 1: Flight to Lukla (2,860 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) 3 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
After an early morning toothsome breakfast, we are going to catch a flight after which is going to be the beginning of our awesome trek. The scenic flight that gives you the view of various snow capped mountains and landscapes like you have never seen before takes off from Kathmandu and lands you at the Lukla Airport. From there on, we start trekking to our second destination for the day, Phakding.
Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Today, we start our journey towards Namche Bazaar. We walk through the alpine greenery, many suspension bridges covered with prayer flags and the warm faces of the Sherpa people. We enter the highest National Park that is the Sagarmatha National Park. After a good walk we reach Namche Bazaar which will be our destination for the day, for the rest and acclimatization.
Day 3: Acclimatization and excursions at Namche Bazaar, BLD, Teahouse
Namche Bazaar would be our location for acclimatization. Here, you can find all kinds of technological and advanced facilities such as ATMs, Banks, Post Office, Trekking Shops, Cyber Cafes, etc which would be the last location for such amenities. You can visit the Sagarmatha National Park Headquarter Area and the Museum to know more about the Sherpa culture and also about trekking in the Everest.
Day 4: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860 m) 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
After a wonderful stay at Namche, we start our walk uphill to Tengboche where you can witness the never-forgetting views of Mt Everest , Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku and Kwangde peak. The path goes down to Imjatse River heading towards Phunge Teng, a tiny beautiful place with a few tea-shops. After some rest, we walk through the Tengboche Monastery where visitors get blessings from the priests for their trek ahead.
Day 5: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m) 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
On this day, the trek starts as we descend through the suspension bridge at Imja River. The journey takes us to the view of Pangboche Village where the houses are built of stones which will also be the last permanent settlement you are going to see before the Everest Base Camp. After a few hours, we reach to Dingboche where we stop for two nights.
Day 6: Rest and Acclimatization at Dingboche, BLD, Teahouse
We take a day off from the major trek here at Dingboche as the altitude starts to go really higher and we need to be very careful. Here, you can do a short climb to reach to a viewpoint of the striking, world’s fifth highest mountain Mt Makalu and Amphu Labtsa Peak.
Day 7: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m) 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Our walk starts with walking uphill towards Thugla (Dugla) which is at the halfway of Pheriche Valley, Dingboche and Tsholatse pass and towards the Everest base camp and Kala Patthar. After having some lunch with the scenic view of Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori and Ama Dablam, we do a slow and steep climb to the terminal of Khumbu glacier passing through many memorials of the climbers and mountaineers. After a gradual walk, we reach Lobuche where we spend our night at.
Day 8: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,170 m) and Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and return to Gorakshep 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Today is the day we see and enjoy the moment at our prime destination, the Everest Base Camp. We walk up through the icy trials of Khumbu Glacier with the views of Mt Pumori, Lingtrin, Khumbutse and Mt Everest. After a wonderful struggle, we reach Gorakshep which has a few lodges. From here, we head towards the Everest base camp. After having the time of your lives at the base camp of the massive Everest, we come back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.
Day 9: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and later on to Dzongla (4,830 m) 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
After having seen the main highlight of your journey, we buckle up for our next highlight of the trek. Kala Patthar, a black stony mountain that gives you the best and nearest view of the Everest. Spending some time here, we go back to Gorakshep and head downhills to Dzongla towards the Cho La pass. This place which is a temporary settlement gives you the views of Cholatse and Taboche Peaks.
Day 10: Trek from Dzongla to Cho La Pass (5,420 m) and trek down to Thanknak (4,700 m) 7 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
After an early breakfast, the exciting journey to the highest Cho la pass takes you through the Cholatse glacier and mountains. This tough yet exciting trek takes you down to Thanknak which is the overnight station for us. This place includes a few tea houses and is 2 or 3 hours from the the Gokyo Lake.
Day 11: Trek to Gokyo (4,750 m) and climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
On this day, we walk through the easy Gokyo trail along a small village at the foot of Ngozumpa glacier. As we walk, we get the scenic view of Gokyo lake and then a rocky climb takes us to the second and ultimately the third lake known as Dudh Pokhari. Then, we go climb to Gokyo Ri from where we can view the amazing beauty of Mt Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Cholatse, Taboche and Mt Makalu to the east.
Day 12: Rest and sightseeing at Gokyo, visit to the fifth lake 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
This would be a voluntary outing that leads us towards the base of Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain which straddles the border between Nepal and Tibet. You will continue to the breathtaking fifth lake as well. You can have the view of Mt Everest and towering walls of Cho Oyu too. After this, we will be preparing for our final transverse, the crossing of Renjo La pass.
Day 13: Trek from Gokyo to Renjo La (5,360 m) and descend to Marlung (4,210 m) 7 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
This would be the final big and difficult yet the exciting part of the trek. Starting from the end of Gokyo Lake with the breathtaking views of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse and Taboche you will be crossing the Renjo La Pass. This would be the most difficult and adventurous part. After a short break, the walk follows the frozen ponds beneath Renjo La and downhill to the village of Marlung above the Bhote Koshi River streams.
Day 14: Trek from Marlung to Namche 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
On this day, we cross through the high passes of Khumbu visiting the different villages. Eventually we reach Thame area near Mende from where we go uphill to Thamo. After a few hours, we reach to Namche Bazaar where we had started our amazing trek to the Everest Base Camp and towards the high passes.
Day 15: Trek from Namche to Lukla 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Retrace the journey back to Monjo near the Sagarmatha National Park entrance and exit. From here, crossing the longest bridge of the region, you will get to Phakding village. Enjoying the lush greenery and the sceneries around, you will get ultimately to Lukla for the last overnight in the Khumbu region. It’s time to bid farewell to your local guides and porters.
Day 16: Flight back to Kathmandu, transfer to respective hotels, B.
Flight starts early morning, transfer to Tenzing and Hillary air terminal at Lukla airport, on boarding the plane a sweeping flight of 35 minutes brings you back in Kathmandu and then transfer to respective hotels with rest of the day free for leisure.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations during trek
You will be staying in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La.
Urgent point to Note
We always suggest you to keep extra one or two days in your trek since we are taking the domestic flights from/to Lukla. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can change anytime drastically which means your flight can be delayed or at worst cancelled and postponed for the next day. Therefore, this goes to all the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La trekkers, that extra days are needed if you wish to take flights from/to Lukla.
How much does the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La cost?
The cost of the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La varies from $1000-$2000 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La?
In Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have some attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
What are the permits that I need for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La?
For Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La, you will need to make two permits: Sagarmatha National Park Entrance fee {can be made in Nepal Tourism Board at Kathmandu or in Monjo} and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee {obtained in Lukla}.
How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide and also a porter expects around $10 or more per day.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La {with some exception days} but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La?
Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La route has good mobile network coverage these days {with few exceptions}, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.
WiFi is easily available on purchase in Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La route, mostly everywhere. There are some internet cafes along the route as well from where you can use WiFi to communicate with your loved ones which is comparatively cheaper than buying the WiFi packs. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.
When is the best time to trek to Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La?
Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La?
The itinerary of our Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 5545 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La demands high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents including the highest passes crossing which means you need lots of practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the glaciers and highest passes. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least 3 months prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La?
Full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 5500 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La and Renjo La?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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