Nepal Trailblazer : Pioneer in Adventure Trekking & Tour in the Himalayas
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TREK HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic mountain flight to Lukla; Sherpa home down; Gokyo Lakes; amazing view of Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu; Ngozumpa Glacier, trek up to 4th & 5th lakes, Hiking to Gokyo Lake, Chola Pass, Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Tengboche Manastery
 
Facts of the Trek
Tour Code: NTB03
Max. Altitude: 5545m.
Trip Duration: 22 days
Trek Grade: Strenous
Activities: Trekking + Tour
Accommodation: Teahouse (Lodge to Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Transportation: Car / Van / Plane
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Group Size: 1 (minimum)
Best Time: Jan, Feb, March, April, May, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Per day Hiking: 5 to 7 hours
 
Gokyo Lake - Chola Pass Map
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We never force our clients to follow our set itinerary rather we always follow the idea suggested by our clients & arrange the trips accordingly. More
 
 
What our guest says?
"I wish to thank 'Nepal Trailblazer Trekking and Tour Company' as a whole for making our journey a really enjoyable, worry-free experience"

Ron Organ
UK

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Contact Information

Nepal Trailblazer Trekking and Tour Company
P. O. Box:- 8667, Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977-1-4362996 (Nepal)
Fax: +977-1-4363334 (Nepal)
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Email: sales@trailblazertrekking.com
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Website: www.nepalhiking.com
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Gokyo Lake - Chola Pass - Everest Base Camp
Gokyo Lake - Chola Pass - Everest Base Camp


This unique trek leads you to the home of the legendary Sherpa people, on the foothill of the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest at 8848m. This 18 days trek follows the highly praised trekking route through the Dudh Koshi to its source the Gokyo Lake to the west of the Everest Base Camp. The excellent trek give the benefit to summit Gokyo peak (5483m) offering a fantastic panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Everest, Makalu etc. During traveling through Khumbu Himal, Gokyo valley and pass, one is rewarded with some of the most dramatic landscapes. The trek can be treated as one of the adventurous trek in the Himalayas as it follows the route via high pass into Khumbu i.e. Cho La pass at 5330m. As we cross the Cho-La pass, we then return back to Lukla following the route through Everest Base Camp, Kala Pathar and Thyangboche monastery, Khumjung village, Namche Bazar.

This ideal trek gives enough opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking view of Everest including several other similar peaks and to explore the Buddhists monasteries located at the world's highest elevation.

 
Itinerary:
Day 01
Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. B.B.
Day 02
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Overnight at hotel. B.B.
Day 03
Morning drive to Tribhuwan International Airport and 30 minutes flight to Lukla (2804 mtrs.) and trek to Phakding (2610 mtrs.). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 04
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3535 mtrs.). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 05
Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization day.
Today we hike up the Syangboche Airport, and around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise or sunset over the panorama of the Khumbu peaks. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 06
Trek to Phorste Drengka (3675m). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 07
Trek to Machherma (4470m). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 08
Trek to Gokyo (4790m). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 09
This day early in the morning we have steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m) ample rewards to one attempts this trip. There are stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang (7922m) can be seen. Those who explore the glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded. This day we have for acclimatization and after noon back to the camp. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 10
Hiking to 4th & 5th lakes (north of Gokyo Valley), and back to Gokyo Lake. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 11
Trek to Thangna (foot of the Cho-La pass). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 12
Cross Cho-La pass (5330m), and trek down to Dzongla (4830m.). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 13
Trek to Labuje (4910m). It is an easy day walking to Labuje. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 14
Today early in the morning we will leave Labuche and hike up to Ghorakshep (5160m.) and Kalapathar (5545m), and return to Ghorakshep. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 15
Early in the morning leaving Ghorakshep, we will head up to Everest Base camp (5400m), and return to Ghorakshep or walk further down to Labuje. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 16
Trek to Tyangboche monastery. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 17
Trek to Khumjung village. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 18
Trek to Phakding. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 19
Trek to Lukla. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 20
Morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Overnight at hotel. B.B.
Day 21 Leisure day in Kathmandu (it's also spare day incase of bad weather in Lukla). Overnight at hotel. B.B.
Day 22 Transfer to Airport for your home departure. Farewell !!
 

Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

 
Private Departure Trek cost for above program
Group Size
1 (Solo trek)
2 to 5
6 to 9 
10+
Cost per person in USD
1860.00
1510.00
1415.00
1315.00
Single Room Supplement in Kathmandu: USD 70.00 per night
Note: The trip cost will valid till last December 2008.
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#Private Departure treks are available on any day all year round, and they can be customized to your travel needs
 
GROUP DEPARTURE
If you would like to join in one of our Group Departure, please follow up the dates as given below. Kindly note that following Starting date will be your arrival date in Kathmandu, Nepal and Ending date will be your return date from Nepal after the trip completion.
 
Price: USD 1500.00 p.p. (twin sharing)
Group Size: 02 - 10
Single room Supplemen in Kathmandu: USD 70.00 per night
 
Group departures in Spring in Autumn
Starting
Ending
Starting
Ending

Feb 18

March 10

Sep 22

Oct 13

March 02

March 23

Oct 04

Oct 25

March 15

April 05

Oct 14

Nov 04

March 25

April 15

Oct 26

Nov 16

April 03

April 25

Nov 03

Nov 24

April 16

May 07

Nov 17

Dec 08

May 05

May 26

 

 

 
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The above price includes:
  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van / Bus.
  • 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu as per above program.
  • Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive of all entry fees, tour guide, car / van.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
  • 17 nights lodge to lodge accommodation in the mountain.
  • 1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance (We have insured our staffs by Neco Insurance Company Nepal).
  • Round Trip flight to & from Lukla & Domestic airport taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla.
  • First Aid medical kit.
  • Sagarmatha National Park permit.
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
  • Government taxes.
  • Office Service charge.
 
The above price doesn't include:
  • Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
  • Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist). For detail information regarding the travel insurance, please click here.
  • International air fare to and from Nepal.
  • Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
  • Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
  • Trekking Equipments (down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in Kathmandu, which would cost approximately US$ 1 per day per item to hire and US$ 60 to US$ 100 per item to buy). For trekking equipments list info please click here.
  • Tips for guide, porters, driver... 
 
NOTE: Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR CUSTOMERS

* What type of shape do I need to be in?
This trek is suitable for average people who are moderately fit, thus no previous experience is required. To get condition for the trek, some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking is recommended before you embark on journey. Person suffering from pre-existing diseases must seek medical advice before considering the trek. Whilst on the trek, it is common to experience some discomfort before being fully acclimatized.

* Do we need any mountaineering experience?
No mountaineering experience is required as long as you're in your sound physical shape & have a sense of adventure will enjoy this trek.

* Is there any dangers that occur on these trips (robbery, kidnappings, etc...) due to Maoist uprising or is it a safe experience?
Nepal is absolutely safe country to travel. We do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safety of the trekkers. In regards to political stress, everything has returned to normalcy lately after government - Maoist truce and Maoist party recently joint political mainstream after historical peace accord signed by both parties.

* How long have you been in business?
We have been serving in this field for over a decade and are trustable and government registered trekking agency.

* Do you have any referral customers?
To know about our former clients / clients' referral, please mouse over www.trailblazertrekking.com/testimonials.html, and you may also watch video testimonial placed at our site trailblazertrekking.com/video.html.

 
Would you like to extend your holiday?
If your answer is yes, there are many options and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trip. Following trips are suggested for your holiday extensions.
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Last updated: July 15, 2008
 
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