Everest Base Camp Cho La Pass Trek

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 18 Days

Destination Nepal

Trip Grade Challenging

Activity Trekking

Transportation Car/hiace/bus

Accomodation Hotel/Teahouses/Lodges

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Trekking

Max. Altitude 5545 m

Group Size 1-above

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The Everest Base Camp Cho La Pass Trek is one of the most beautiful treks in the Everest Region. Crossing the Cho La Pass to reach the Everest Base Camp is a daring trip. The Cho La High Pass is thrilling and technical and it is considered by trekkers to be an exhilarating trekking package. The Himalayan peaks glimmer in the background and near the horizon, including,Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, and the surrounding peaks. Gokyo Lake, Valley and Gkyo Ri are the beginning sights of this trek.

Gokyo Cho La Pass trekking route includes a trip to the bottom of Mt. Everest – Everest Base Camp. For trekkers who want some extra adventure and love to do technical trekking, this route is perfect for you. The journey passes through Lukla, Phakding, Namche bazaar, Dole, Machhermo, Gokyo, Thaknak and then crosses the Cho La Pass to join the usual route of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Crossing the villages, you will enjoy and observe the traditional Sherpa culture, customs and rituals, visit the Gompas and enjoy the general hospitality. Gokyo Valley, also known as the Death Valley, is beautifully located by the Gokyo Lake. The attractions on the hiking day to Gokyo Ri include: the Everest Himalayan Panoroma, Everest’s five lakes and Ngozumba Glacier. After the trail reaches to Gorakshep, Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar, you begin the trek down to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu.

Everest Base Camp Chola Pass Trek requires good fitness and acclimatization to avoid acute mountain sickness. Ascent Holidays arranges the trek with complete management, including Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and TIMS. Please, feel free to contact us for the detailed information.

Trip Highlights

Indigenous Sherpa culture
Challenging trail and wonderful landscape
Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu and other Himalayan views
Mt. Everest Base Camp
Namche Bazaar
Remarkable hospitality

Outline Day to Day Itinerary:

Day 01:Arrival Kathmandu.
Day 02:Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, including UNESCO sites.
Day 03:Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2651m). – 3-4 Hours trek
Day 04:Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3438m). – 5-6 Hours
Day 05:Namche Bazaar rest/acclimatization day.
Day 06:Namche Bazaar to Dole.
Day 07:Dole to Machhermo.
Day 08:Machhermo to Gokyo Valley (4800m). – 4-5 Hours
Day 09:Gokyo rest, explore the Gokyo RI.
Day 10:Gokyo to Thaknak (4750m). – 4-5 Hours
Day 11:Begin at Thaknak, cross the Cho-La Pass (5367m) and trek to Dzongla (4850m). – 7-8 Hours
Day 12:Dzongla to Lobuche (4940m). – 2-3 Hours
Day 13:Lobuche to Gorak Shep- Everest Base Camp (5364m) –return to Gorak Shep (5170m). – 7-8 Hours
Day 14:Hike up to Kala Patthar (5545m) and back Pheriche (4288m). – 7-8 Hours
Day 15:Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. – 6-7 Hours
Day 16:Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2860m). – 6-7 Hours
Day 17:Fly Back to Kathmandu.
Day 18:Final Departure.

Detail Itinerary

Cost Includes

Airport and Hotel transfers in private vehicles.
Hotel in B&B method in city.
All land transportation, Ktm-Luk-Ktm flight for the trek.
Government authorized guide and supporting team.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in trekking.
Local lodge accommodation in mountain.
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card and permit.
Achievment certificate after trip by company with stamp.
Sagarmatha National park fee.
All the Government paper work, Tax, Vat.

Cost Excludes

Your personal expenses.
Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, tea and coffee.
Tips for guide and porter.
Extra accommodation and meals.
Your travel insurence.
Entry permit while in tour in kathmandu.
Lunch and dinner in kathmandu city.

Usefull Info

Here are some of the essential info for the Cho La pass trek:

Location: Nepal, between Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes.
Elevation: 5,420 meters (17,782 feet).
Duration: 10-14 days.
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging; requires good fitness and acclimatization.
Permits: TIMS card and Sagarmatha National Park Permit needed.
Best Time: Pre-monsoon (March-May) and post-monsoon (September-November).
Gear: Warm clothing, trekking boots, crampons, and poles.
Acclamatized: properly to prevent altitude sickness.
Weather: Be ready for cold and snow.

Trip Note

Ascent Holidays is not responsible for any problems due to weather, damages of property, etc. However, we will manage and support you to the best of our abilities with any problem that may arise.

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