Everest Basecamp requires you to trek at an altitude of maximum 5600m and up to 5- 8 hours per day, with a small 5-7kg bag. We recommended you to train with long hikes and/or a sport of your choice (e.g. jogging).
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What is the best time of year for Chola Pass Trek?
Chola Pass Trek is possible for the whole year, but the best time to doing this trek is spring season (March to May) and autumn season (September to November).
However trekking in winter season to chance to see snowfall with magnificent views of mountain, and in monsoon time you will see waterfalls.
Do I need insurance before the Chola Pass Trek?
What kind of problems can arise at a higher altitude during Chola Pass Trek?
Is there any bank or ATM facility during Chola Pass Trek?
Can I use a helicopter if I need to?
To be sure that you make your trek, or return from it, it may be necessary to make the flight to/from Lukla by a chartered helicopter. Helicopters can operate in some weather that aircraft cannot. Should a helicopter be needed, it will be at the expense of the travelers. Please seek further advice about this from your insurance provider.
Hopefully, weather delays will not occur, or if they do it will be for a limited time. Should the delays stretch into days and neither helicopter nor flight are a viable option, a collective decision will be made by the group on how to proceed.
What is the situation with the internal flight while going for Chola Pass Trek?
Flights go from Ramechhap to Lukla. Because of the ever-changing weather, your internal flight may be canceled or delayed for safety reasons. In this instance, your guides will book you onto the next available and safe flight at no extra cost. You will be required to pay for accommodation at the hotel for any additional nights not noted on the itinerary. All local flights (excluding helicopters) are included in the cost of your trek unless otherwise noted. It is important that you provide your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
In the event that the flights are canceled on days 3 and 4 of your itinerary and no helicopters are available, it will not be possible for you to ascend to Chola Pass safely and with the required acclimatization stops.
In the unlikely event that the above does happen, the group will be taken on the Annapurna Base Camp trek. This requires no internal flights. Annapurna Base Camp is also a 16-day itinerary which reaches a maximum altitude of 4,130m, starting in the beautiful city of Pokhara.
What are the physical requirements for Chola Pass Trek?
What is the best time of year for Upper Mustang Trek?
Upper mustang can be traveled from March to late December, whereas June to September is the best time of the year.
However trekking in winter season to chance to see snowfall with magnificent views of mountain, and in monsoon time you will see waterfalls.