Everest Chola Pass Trek


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You need to be in average physical condition, able to walk up to a maximum of 5 hours a day on unpaved trails and track.



A remarkable and adventurous Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Chola Pass Trek around world highest valleys and mountains with great service of View Nepal Treks leading you to picturesque view points of Gokyo Ri and Kalapathar with high Chola- pass to world highest Everest base camp beneath tumbling Khumbu Ice Fall and glaciers.

The Major Highlights of  Everest Chola Pass Trek:

This fabulous adventure leads to high hills dotted with Sherpa villages the Highlanders of Everest with old Tibetan Buddhist culture, walk leads through captivating rhododendron, magnolia, firs and pine forested area, higher into windswept landscapes of rocks, moraines, and glaciers in complete harmony with nature and mountains. Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Cho-La Pass Trek Starting with a flight to Lukla and then walking past Phakding, Monjo and famous Namche Bazaar to beautiful Gokyo Lake passing through Dole, Machhermo settlement to reach at Gokyo Lake with amazing scenery on route.

From Gokyo heading to our next adventure crossing high Cho-la (Tsho-la) at 5,367 m towards Everest Base Camp, at 5,334 m / 17,500 ft. marvel the views of Ice falls and glaciers. After a wonderful time back to Lukla through interesting Tyangboche monastery, from Lukla a short flight to Kathmandu with a great guidance of View Nepal guides.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Fly to Lukla 2,830 m & trek to Phakding 2,640 m - 04 hrs.

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 05 hrs.

Day 04: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion.

Day 05: Trek to Tengboche (3860 m) walking - 06 hrs

Day 06: Trek to Dingboche 4,260 m - 05hrs.

Day 07: Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion.

Day 08: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m - 05 hrs.

Day 09: Trek to Gorak Shep 5,170 m, Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and return to Gorakshep - 06 hrs.

Day 10: Early morning climb Kalapatthar (5545m) where the ascent takes 2 hours and the descent about an hour. After having breakfast, we then trek to Dzongla (4830m) walking (4 hrs)

Day 11: Early morning climb over the Cho-La Pass (5330m) (3 hrs) and trek to Thangna (4700m) walking (8 hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 12: Trek to Gokyo (4760m) walking (3 hrs) after lunch we can explore around Gokyo Lake and view the glaciers.

Day 13: Early morning climb up Gokyo Ri (5480m) ascending (2 and half hours up and 1 hour down) and trek to Machermo (4390m)

Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m) walking (7 hrs) Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2820m) walking (7 hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.

Day 17: International departure homeward bound.

Everest Chola Pass Trek

On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, received by View Nepal Treks staff and guide and then transfer to your hotels. After checking into rooms and getting refreshed joining at the meeting place for Gokyo-Ri Panorama trek briefing includes hotels, lodge on the route with do's and don’ts with welcome

Meal

Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel/Lodge

Altitude

1400 m

Morning, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for scenic short to a flight of 30 minutes, overlooking views of mountain range with Mt. Everest. On reaching Lukla, here with time for short rest and then start the first day walk to Phakding village for the overnight stop. As route leads past many interesting farm villages, a nice pleasant trek with few short ups and gradual trails to reach at Phakding by Dudh Kosi River.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

2,640 m

After a nice morning, walk continues crossing bridges over Dudh Kosi River passing several interesting villages of Toc-Toc, Bhenkar and Monjo arriving at Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, from here on the river bed for few hours and after the last bridge a steep uphill to Namche Bazaar, at Namche with facilities of good restaurant, pubs, cyber café, post office, and banks.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Hotel/Lodge

Altitude

3,440 m

At Namche rest day as well to get acclimatized before heading higher area. Optional short hike to Everest View Hotel or walk up on top Namche for views of Everest, Amadablam and adjoining peaks, visit the museum of great interest.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

3,440 m

From Namche on a gradual scenic path with downhill to Imjatse river at Phunge-Tenga for lunch, and then uphill through rhododendron, pines, firs tree forest with views of snowcapped peaks. On reaching Thyangboche visit famous Buddhist monastery with the magnificent panorama of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtenga, Thamasarku, Kwande and majestic Amadablam.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

3,860 m

Morning downhill walks for few hours over Imjatse River, after the bridge walk on an open country where tree lines fade for few short juniper and dwarf rhododendron bushes, uphill for a while to reach at Pangboche village at 3,900 meters. Last permanent village before Dingboche and beyond, from here a slow climb to Somara for lunch and continue to walk with a climb to Dingboche village for an overnight stop, located in Imjatse valley with a panorama of mountains.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

4,260 m

Another rest day for proper acclimatization, a short hike to Nakarjung hills for best views of Mt. Makalu and other adjoining.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

4,600 m

After a great rest at Dingboche morning walk with steep climb for an hour commanding excellent views, and then on gentle trail to Thugla for lunch where Khumbu glacier melts into a raging river, here trail from Pheriche joins after a break a steep climb for an hour to Thulga pass, with stone memorials of unfortunate climbers who died climbing Mt. Everest, Lhotse and other high mountains. From here a nice pleasant walk brings to Lobuche for an overnight stop.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

4,930 m

Today reach the highlight of this adventure at Everest Base Camp, walk for few hours with a short steep climb in between over glacier and moraine, reaching Gorakshep, beneath Mt. Pumori and Kalapathar. Walk continues towards Everest Base Camp, at base camp enjoy the view of notorious Kuhmbu Ice Fall and glaciers, after fulfilling the dreams of lifetime experience retrace the journey back to Goarkshep for an overnight halt.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

5,170 m

From our base at Gorak Shep we continue to climb this time hiking up Kalapathar. Leaving as early as possible to take advantage of the morning light, the panoramic views of Everest and the surrounding mountains, as we reach our destination of the Kalapathar viewpoint. Following this we descend to Zongla. Overnight at guest house.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

5,545 m

We begin the day by climbing to Chola-la (5483m) crossing over and descending once more to Thagna (4500m). Overnight at guest house.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

5,330 m

Today takes the trek to our final destination, Gokyo (4790m). We will make this camp our base for 2 nights. Overnight at guest house.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

4,760 m

This day early in the morning we have steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m / 19083ft) 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. Overnight at guest house.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

5,480 m

Trek down to Namche Bazzar (3440 meters) Walking 5 hours Overnight at guest house.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/Lodge

Altitude

3,440 m

Our final day of trekking returns us to the town of Lukla, where the overnight stay gives you time to explore the town as well as reflect upon the mountains you have recently visited for one last time before heading back to Kathmandu. Overnight at guest house.

Meal

B-L-D

Accomodation

Tea House/ Hodge

Altitude

2,820 m

From Lukla taking an early morning flight back to Kathmandu facing sweeping views of Himalayan peaks, on reaching at Kathmandu domestic airport transfer you back to your hotels. Afternoon free at leisure recalling the adventure on Gokyo Lake-Everest Base Camp treks.

Meal

Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation

Hotel

Altitude

1400 m

Last final day in unique and amazing Himalaya of Nepal after a great adventure and experience on Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp trekking, as per your international flight schedule, View Nepal staff transfer you to airport for final departure homeward bound or to your next respective destinations.

Meal

Breakfast

Accomodation

Hotel

Altitude

1,400

What is Included ?

    • All arrival and departure transportation airport / hotel / airport.
    • Three Star (Tourist Standard) hotel in Kathmandu with bed / breakfast basis.
    • A guide who can speak English and government licensed.
    • Porter (2 clients: 1 porter).
    • Food in Trekking (B-L-D).
    • Lodge accommodation during trekking.
    • Applicable TIMS (Trekking Information Management Systems) card and local permit.
    • National Park permit for Sagarmatha national park
    • Domestic airfare as per the itinerary Kathmandu / Lukla / Kathmandu and trips briefing with full information and reconfirmation of your international air tickets also.
    • Service of trekking guide and porter daily wages-medical insurance, meals, and transportation allowance.
    • Welcome or Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural programs.
    • Note: We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.

What is Excluded?

    • Nepal Visa-International airfare-personal travel / medical insurance.
    • Drinks items(soft & hard), personal expenses.
    • Emergency evacuation by any means of transportation including Heli services and personal medical kit.
    • Tips for guide and porter.
    • Early return from the trip due to personal / medical problem in this case clients should bear his / her own expenses on return from trek and in Kathmandu including expenses of accompanying guide / porters.

The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you. We also organizes trips on small groups, so we recommend you to reserve a seat for yourself by booking with us right away. Hurry! The adventure awaits you.

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