With so many local companies to choose from it can be a daunting task finding a professional operator that delivers on quality and safety. Putting up a website is the easy bit. Having the experience and knowledge takes decades of operation in the field. Cho La has the experience.
Our prices offer great value for money and we will never compromise on services and safety by cutting days from trek itineraries just to offer lower prices. Having extra days to allow for proper acclimatization and possible flight delays due to bad weather can make the difference between having a trip of a lifetime or disappointment.
All our outline itineraries are flexible and can be adjusted to suit your needs and experience. There is a wide choice of local hotels,extensions, meal options, trekking and climbing equipment that we can offer to ensure your holiday is delivered exactly as you require.
We look forward to hearing from you to discuss your plans and offer you the best Nepal experience possible.
Nima Lama
Managing Director
Our Experties
Quality, value for money, and safety are hallmarks of our Himalayan program. Over the years our team have operated throughout Nepal taking clients on cultural journeys, classic lodge treks, exploratory camping adventures and major climbing expeditions. We have also been the ground operator for a number of film crews and have operated specialist wildlife trips, medical camps as well as running groups for schools and families. After 20 years in the field we know the Himalaya and can deliver a safe and memorable trek in Nepal.
We have an enviable and unblemished safety record going back over 20 years. We don’t take shortcuts with your safety. All our trips are meticulously planned taking into consideration that weather conditions may affect flights and trail conditions. That is why some of our treks are a few days longer than other operators. Why chance a trip of a lifetime to Everest Base Camp by not having buffer days. We take safety seriously, itineraries are planned for proper acclimatisation, our leaders are Wilderness First Aid trained, we use Portable Altitude Chambers and oxygen on treks to high altitude. SAT phones are taken on our remote treks. Staff and porters are provided with high quality equipment. Simply, we don’t take chances.
By dealing directly with ourselves for your trek in Nepal you are not compromising on the quality and the safety when comparing pricing with overseas based operators. Being based in Nepal our overheads are substantially lower. Our trips are fully inclusive. All meals on trek, airport transfers, a kitbag, sleeping bag and high altitude jacket are included in the price leaving you free to enjoy your holiday and know there are only personal expenses to take care of in your budget.
We only operate in Nepal. Most of our trips are tailor made journeys so whether you are looking for the ‘Bucket List’ trek to Everest Base Camp or for a specialized trek in a remote region we have the expertise to help you plan and operate your holiday. Our promotion of local leadership, providing excellent working conditions for our trekking staff and porters and a very close relationship with local lodge owners and villagers have been a key factor in our continuing success. We have a high guide to client ratio ensuring you can pace yourself comfortably on the trek. We have regular teams of porters choosing to work with Cho La as our employment conditions and facilities surpass most other companies.
Our Guides & Staff
Managing Director
Nima started his career in hotel management before switching to the tea industry in Kolkata. The quest for adventure led him back to Nepal where he has led treks and expeditions for the past 21 years. He started his adventure career as a trek leader with Peregrine Adventures Pty Ltd in 1997 and was the Nepal Manager for Peregrine from 2005 till 2015 managing their ground operations in Nepal. He was a member of the first Nepali expedition to climb Saribung Himal and has trekked and climbed throughout the Himalaya. Nima runs the Cho La operation in Kathmandu but regularly heads out into the field to lead trips and research new adventures. Nima is a qualified Wilderness First Aid responder having got his certification from NOLS.
Senior Trek Leader
Dorjee is our longest serving leader, having stared trekking in the 1970’s. He has been on many climbing expeditions in Nepal and he has specialist knowledge of Nepal’s more remote trekking routes, in particular Numbur, Rolwaling and the remote areas of the Annapurna. Dorjee is a highly regarded leader who has also trekked in Tibet, Bhutan and India.
Senior Trek Leader
Hailing from Kathmandu, Rajesh or popularly known as Lama has recently joined our company. With many years of experience leading treks in Nepal Rajesh brings a high level of professionalism to our team. He is a certified trekking and climbing guide and has worked in outdoor education. An outdoor enthusiast, rock climber and mountain biker he has undertaken many adventures throughout Nepal. Rajesh is a certified Wilderness First Responder who has got his certification from NOLS and is also actively involved in training villagers in emergency First Aid in remote areas of Nepal.
Senior Trek Leader
Another long standing leader who has trekked in many areas in the Nepal and the India Himalayas. Yugal is a graduate from the North Bengal University and has a Masters in English. He is passionate about the mountains and the culture and has done his Wilderness First Aid Training from the Red Cross and is also a Wilderness First Responder from NOLS.
Senior Trek Leader
Tulay is one of our long standing leaders and has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. He started his trekking career with Peregrine and Geckos Adventures having worked as a Guide. He is a certified First Aid responder and has an avid interest in the flora,fauna and the culture of Nepal.Tulay has trekked all over Nepal but his personal favourite is the Annapurna Dhaulagiri trek where we have established Community Lodges.
Trek Leader
Rajat has been leading treks in the Nepal Himalaya for more than 15 years. Rajat is a qualified and trained Wilderness First Aid Responder and is very experienced. He has great passion for the mountains and the culture and has trekked extensively from Kanchanjunga in the east to Dolpo in the mid west. His vast knowledge, calm demeanor and ability to take spot decisions ensures that the trek and tours run smoothly and leaves a everlasting memory for the clients.
We practice a code of responsible tourism from the office to the field that is our guiding principle for how we operate our Himalayan programs. The Himalaya is a fragile environment and we take considerable steps to ensure we trek in a sensitive and positive manner. We employ local leaders and ensure our trekking staff are properly trained, equipped to the highest standards, and are paid a fair wage for the work they do. In the Everest and Annapurna regions we have worked for many years with the Nepalese lodge owners providing a reliable source of income to the local families and villagers. Regular training ensures the lodges are safe and environmentally sound, We use gas or kerosene stoves for cooking in the lodges to help alleviate deforestation.
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