Everest base camp & Gokyo Lake trek

We were very fortunate to have found Himal and booked our trek through him! We had Yakub as our guide and he’s as good as it gets. Both me and my friend are young very inexperienced hikers and both had the time of our lives. Yakub made sure we enjoyed every second of the trek even on the hard days when the stairs made us want cry

Our trip was always flexible if we needed to change plans and we were well looked after the entire time. Wouldn’t have wanted to book through anyone else 🙂

I would highly recommend guide Manoj and porter Dondlaz!!

Manoj is an extremely responsible, caring, and honest individual. My trekking buddy once became ill at 4800 meters. Initially, we were unsure whether we should continue or simply return to Namche Bazaar (a place with better accumulations and a lower altitude). We were treated meticulously by Manoj, and he provided us with a wide range of options for amendments. Ultimately, we took an extra half day to recover in the mountain and went to all the places we thought we would not be able to reach. On this trip, I saw so many scenic views that it is impossible to describe them all. My best friends are garlic soup and ginger tea. I was just blown away by it. The past fortnight has been challenging (more mentally than physically, I believe), but it has been well worth the effort.

Trekking to Everest base camp and Gokyo Lake with Nepal Wilderness trek

We were fortunate to have found Himal and booked our trek through him. Yakub was our guide, and he is one of the best. My friend and I are both young and inexperienced hikers, but we had a wonderful time. Yakub ensured that we enjoyed every moment of the trek, even on the days when the stairs made us want to cry. As a group, we were always flexible if we needed to change plans, and we were well taken care of throughout our trip. I would not have wanted to book through anyone else.

Everest Base Camp &Gokyo lake trek with Yakub

We had an amazing trip with this trekking company! In addition to being very reliable to book online, they were also very organized with our itinerary and with providing us with hiking equipment. I traveled with a friend to Everest Base Camp and Chola Pass to the Gokyo Lakes and had an unforgettable experience. Yakub, our guide, became like a member of our family during our trip. Despite a long day of hiking, he ensured that we were always laughing. We were allowed to set our own pace on the trail, so we were able to walk at our own pace depending on how we felt at altitude. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget thanks to Yakub. It was a spectacular hike in and of itself! In spite of the fact that it was the end of the hiking season, the lodges were not fully occupied, but we still met a variety of interesting individuals. It was an unforgettable experience to view snow-capped mountains and colorful roofed villages. We highly recommend booking with Himal, as the trip was tailored to our hiking experience.

Our group consisted of 11 people and we had the best time trekking to EBC and Gokyo Lake with the Chola Pass. DB, Madan, and Momo, our guide and assistant guides, were all extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and accommodating to our needs. We had a great time. There were also a number of porters who were super helpful and polite, including Vishnu, Shiva, Mahindra, and Ravindra. The EBC trek and the Chola Pass trek were both really beautiful and enjoyable treks. Thank you very much to the whole team for making the experience such a memorable one! Would definitely use them again in the future.

A trip to EBC is a dream come true for many of my friends and me, although it isn’t as easy as it seems! A group of eleven people and I are going to EBC in May for two weeks. We are so pleased that we chose Nepal Wilderness Trekking to take us on this trip of a lifetime. As the result of a comprehensive desktop search and by asking my friends who have been to EBC Gokyo lake, some of us decided to use the services provided by Nepal Wilderness Trekking because they provide local guides and 100% of the costs go to the local community.

In addition, Himal, the owner and founder of the operator, has been working for EBC Trek since 1990 and has been running the company for the past 20 years. Himal is really good at responding quickly to WhatsApp messages. In addition to arranging everything, he lends crampons, sleeping bags, and chlorine. Our guide is DB, and he has been taking groups to the EBC for more than two decades. He is also very attentive to our health, and he reminds us to drink plenty of water on a regular basis. Aside from DB, there is one assistant guide, Madan, the pacemaker, who is super helpful in accommodating all of our requests, such as washing our clothes and cleaning the toilet.

Thanks also to Om (our little brother), Bishnu, Shiva, Mahindra, and Ravindra (our porters), who are always willing to help when we’re sick or tired. Minor feedback for Himal is to revisit the itinerary, especially after the EBC. As a result of the EBC, the trek was way more intense, while our energy levels were significantly reduced. As first-timer, we were not aware of how intense the experience could be. I would appreciate it if you could bring this to the attention of the client next time. However, we regret nothing and had an absolute blast.

All in all, it was a great experience to perform DB Basnet-Madan-Om-Bhisnu-Shiva-Mahindra-Ravindra. They always go above and beyond the call of duty. On our last night, they even gave us a tart cake as a farewell. Without their help, I personally would not have been able to complete the trek. In the future, I will definitely use their service again if I ever want to trek Annapurna.

I had such an incredible time trekking to the EBC Gokyo lake trek with Chola Pass. There was a great deal of taste in the food, the accommodations were clean and neat, and the people were wonderful. DB was our main guide, who was supportive and wonderful. Madan and Monoj were both extremely helpful and fun. I could not have made it without the porters either, Mahindra, Ravindra, Shiva, Bishnu, and Arjun. It has been a great trip and if it was possible, I would love to go back and do another trek with you all. Thank you so much for being part of it.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I am so grateful to Nepal Wilderness Trekking for coordinating everything so I could enjoy the Himalayas!

In May of 2022, I was a solo female traveller who visited Nepal. Earlier this year, I did the EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK with CHO LA PASS and GOKYO LAKE. I really enjoyed the trip, and while it is a hard trek, I found it manageable. During my trip, I experienced some of the most spectacular views I have ever seen, which were enough to distract me from my fatigue.

Himal helped set up all the logistics and his prompt response, thoroughness, and informed manner gave me great confidence for the adventure I was about to undertake when I arrived at Kathmandu.

For solo travellers, nature lovers, or anyone who wants to learn more about the majestic mountains of Nepal, I recommend DEWAN RAI highly. With years of experience and a genuine, obvious love for the natural world, Dewan not only walked me through the trail, permits, logistics, and tea houses (which took a huge weight off of my shoulders), but brought the place to life by introducing me to Nepalese culture (hand made momo! ), patiently explaining which peaks were which, and leading several ad hoc species scouting expeditions. As a person, he was very kind, patient, and delightful to be around.

I will never forget this incredible adventure. Adding a trip over Cho La Pass to Gokyo Ri to your base camp journey is highly recommended…this part of the journey offered some of the most gorgeous views of the trip. There is nothing like tough trekking at high altitude, but the right guide (like Dewan!) can help you find the right pace and cadence to make it work for you.

May is a bit late in the season for this trek, since we are approaching monsoon season, and the weather can get cloudy, as I experienced. As I also had some of the clearest bluebird days when the views were the most important, it is impossible to tell for sure. In this regard, I would have preferred to have done it a bit earlier in April if I could done it again. Unfortunately, my schedule only allowed me to do it in May. The upside is that it was a lot less crowded than in April.

The EBC trek and Kala Pattar

My journey began in Lukla, where I met my guide for the next 12 days! As soon as I was greeted by Dewan, I knew that I was going to have an unforgettable trip. Dewan made sure I was well taken care of from checking my gear to feeding me at the local church which was an amazing experience to be welcomed to the mountains. Those 12 days were the most memorable of my life and I wanted to thank Dewan for making it such a memorable experience for me. This was done by leading the way, feeding me local food, educating me about the mountains and names, and just having me laugh all the time!

In Lukla airport, we parted with a lifelong friend and having achieved my dream of reaching Everest Base Camp, it’s fair to say that I hope to meet up with him in the Himalayas again! Also, thanks to Himal for arranging the service, which was extremely efficient and kept me updated throughout.

Experience the beauty of the Everest Base Camp Trek

I have only good things to say about this agency and their staff for the second time! It was wonderful! It was a fantastic service, I had a wonderful time, and we would love to come back again! Highly recommended!

Germany, Thomas Boehm

Everest Base Camp Trekking Reviews

Heidi and I think back to our trek to Everest base camp and wish to return in the future. Your service was perfect, and we couldn’t have been happier.

We want to write a testimonial for you, your company, and for Ambar. Should we write the testimonial in an email to you, or should we write it somewhere on your website? What is your site? I lost the information on my travels.

Lastly, I have some pictures that I would like printed and sent to Ambar. I would be happy to pay for the cost of writing the images, and any price associated with having them shipped to Ambar. Could you help us by having them printed locally and sent?
Thank you again for the fantastic experience.

Rob DeVaun

Everest Base Camp Trekking

My name is Vasili Mladinov Just finished 18 days Everest base camp trekking with my best friends. It was fantastic, beautiful weather and a great crew. Thank you, Himal for great organization of our tour.

Every question was answered quick the same time, and all the tours and transportation was on time, accommodating was good, so we were pleased. Special thanks to our guide Purna with his knowledge and help during all trip. Next trip to Annapurna will go with the same guys, Nepal Wilderness Trekking