Everest Cho La Pass Trek with Gokyo Lake

Country/Region Everest

Duration 18 Days

Max Altitude 5,364m / 17598.43ft

Difficulty Easy

Min. Group Size 1 PAX

Transportation Car + Coach + Flight

Accommodation Hotel + Tea House + Home Stay

Meals Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast

Trip Type Trekking

Everest Cho La Pass Trek is one the most Adventurous trekking to the Everest region of Nepal. It is the combination of a trek to Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lake and Cho La pass. To reach the Everest Base Camp is a great achievement for the mountain climbers while crossing the Cho La pass is another one. This amazing combined trek provides the majestic views of gigantic mountains like Mt. Everest and its neighbor Mt. Nuptse, the world third highest peak Mt. Lhotse, iconic peak Mt. Ama Dablam and Mt. Pumori and much more. It will give the experience passing through the wonderful meadows, zigzag landscapes, rhododendron, pine and cedar forests, monuments, chortens, gumbas, glaciers and glacier lakes, rivers, etc.

EVEREST CHO-LA PASS TREK

Now ready to begin the Everest Cho La Pass Trek from Kathmandu. The Everest Base Camp, Cho La pass with Gokyo Lake are completely secluded from the chaos of the capital city. The serenity is well preserved in the quaint mountains giving the peaceful mind ever. An amazing flight to Lukla takes you to the Khumbu region of Nepal. After arriving at Lukla, we will enter via trek up to Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park via the Dudh Koshi valley and move ahead to our dream destination To Cho La Pass via Everest Base Camp crossing Namche Bazar ( Gateway of Everest ). We will have the immense peace while traveling into the valley with turquoise colored Gokyo lakes. The longest glacier, Ngozumpa glacier along with the Gokyo lakes from Gokyo RI is simply awesome. Also, the excitement of passing over the icy trail along Cho La Pass is a lifetime rocking experience.

The thrill of being on the top of the world along with trek to the Gokyo Ri crossing the Cho La pass and stand on Everest Base Camp is one of the best rewards of the adventurous trip to the Everest Region. To explore the Sagarmatha National Park, the traditional Sherpa villages, to allure the beauty of the majestic Himalayan ranges, to acculturate the customs and traditions of Tibetans, to adopt the lifestyles of the local residents are the amazing experiences gathered during this Everest Cho La Pass trek. However, this trip to Everest region with following the Everest Trekking Trail Gokyo Lake - Gokyo Ri - Cho La Pass - Everest Base Camp (EBC) and viewpoint of Kalapatthar is tiresome but an exciting and memorable one as a lifetime reward.

Highlights

Completely different trekking trail that you don’t need to follow same.
The viewpoint Gokyo-Ri, Kalapatthar and Cho La pass.
View of 4 Himalayan peaks above 8000m, Everest, Cho-yu, Lhotse, Makalu.
Beautiful 5 lakes in the Himalayas, increase the beauty and peace inside the mind and heart.

Itinerary

Day

Welcome to Nepal at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu

Welcome upon arrival at the airport then transferred to your hotel, briefing about the program upon arrival will be explained on the way. Overnight at hotel.

Accommodation Hotel
Max Altitude 1,365m / 4478.35ft

Half day Kathmandu Tour

An excursion of World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. Today you will visit Patan Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa. Final preparation for Everest Cho La Pass Trek. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.

Accommodation Hotel
Meals Breakfast
Max Altitude 1365m / 4478.35ft

Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2680 m.

Early morning Lukla flight – a scary but amazing lifetime experience. The airfield is at high evaluation and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60 meters. Hike to Phakding via the lush vegetations and stunning landscape, adorable views Numbur Mountain just infront of Lukla Airport. Further more Himalayas peaks like Kusum Khangkaru 6,367 m, Kusum Khangkaru East 6356 m, Khumbi Yul Lha ( Scared Peak of Khumbu ) 5,761 m and many other. Overnight at Trekking Tea House.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 2,860m / 9383.2ft

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3443 m via high Bridge of Larja Dobhan.

Hike to Namche Bazaar 11283 ft by following the Dudh Kosi, walking up through Himalayan pine and Deodar cedar forests. A bustling shopping and trading center of the Everest region in the Khumbu valley for the Nepalese and Tibetan traders. After Larja Dobhan, from the rest point on the steep trail to Namche Bazaar, your body will revive with the views of the world highest Peak, Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Kawa, Thamserku 6608 m, Kangtega 6685 m, Kong De Lho, Kongdi Ri 6187 m, and other peaks. After check in to the Tea House, you can visit local markets and to wander around the village market of Namche Bazaar for the overview of the traditions, cultures, lifestyles, and customs.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 3443m / 11295.93ft

Acclimatization day hike to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung.

Day particularly sectioned for acclimatization; we will hike to Syangboche Airstrips 3700 m, and then continuing the climb up to World Higheest Hotel Everest View Hotel 3,800 m. From Here you will get the panoramic views of 3 8000, Meter peak as Mt, Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516 m, Cho-Oyu 8,188m. Other Himalayas Peaks that make the image in your adventure trekking memories are; Iconic Peak Amadablam 6,856 m, Tabuche 6,367, Thamserku 6,608 m, Nuptse 7861, Kangtega 6,685, Kongde Ri 6187, Cholotse 6,335m, Peak 38 ( Shartse ) 7,591 m, Axe Peak 6340, and so on. After returning to the Namche Bazaar, we can spend our spare time by visiting the Sherpa Culture Museum and the Everest Photo Gallery.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 3,880m / 12729.66ft

Trek to Tengboche monastery via Pungi Thanga.

Trek to the spiritual center of the Khumbu region, Tengboche is tiresome but worthy. The trail leads to the Pungki Thanka following the Dudh Koshi valley from where the trek ascend to the Tengboche Monastery (3860m). Amazing views of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Everest, and its surrounding peaks are heart-touching. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 3,868m / 12690.29ft

Trek to Dingboche

Trek of about 5 hours leading to the Dingboche “ the Summer Valley” of Everest Region, via the village of Pangboche (3900m) by crossing the Imja Khola and enjoying the views of Mt. Ama Dablam 6,856 m, Mt. Lhotse 8516, Lhotse east 8,393 m, ; other peaks. Our Trekking Itinerary of day 7 will continues through the green pastures to Dingboche, with the wind, roaring river of Imja River. Dingboche is the last human settlement area before the commercialized of Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail. You will spend 2 night in Dingboche valley in between of Beautiful Iconic Ama Dablam on the east and sleepy hills of Lhotse on the west.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 4,420m / 14501.31ft

Acclimatization day hike to Nangkartseng Hill 4900 and Dingboche valley excrussion.

The second acclimatization day. It is required for the trekking to an altitude of 5100m. After breakfast, we will hike to Nangkartseng 4900 m, a hill situated in the Chhukung valley directly above Dingboche. Physical endurance is very important as there are challenging steps which could take up to 5 hours to reach the altitude. From this height, there are attractive views of Lobuche East 6119 m, Taboche Peak 6367 m, Lobuche West 6145 m, Thamserku (6608m), most iconic peak Ama Dablam 6856 m, Kangtega 6685 m. Addition to this on Clear day, Mt. Makalu 8,481 m fifth highest peak will be visible in the east towards the Chukung Valley while sixth highest peak Mt. Cho-Oyu 8,188 m on the West of our view Point. The different Ama Dablam in terms of shape, size and blue lake on the base can be experienced for the top of our acclimatization Hill. After resting for a short time, we will descend back to Dingboche. After taking lunch, a rest is well deserved.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 4,900m / 16076.12ft

Trek to Lobuche 4910 m passing via memorial place Thugla pass.

Trek to Lobuche along the wide valleys view the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche village 4240 m below our trekking trail, run by the Western volunteer doctors and supported by the Himalayan Rescue Association that provides the basic health services, treatment and consultations to the mountain climbers. Ups and downs in the valley leading to the yak pastures of Lobuche. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 4,910m / 16108.92ft

Reach Everest Base Camp 5364 m celebrate and back to Gorekshep.

As we ascend from Lobuche, we move straight ahead to Kala patthar, “black stones” which is the best viewpoint to witness Mt. Everest and the spectacular Himalayan range. After walking 2-3 hours, we will reach Everest Base Camp via Gorekshep by walking lots of ups and downs. It is a tiring trek but worthy. After about 3 hours, we will reach Everest Base Camp and enjoy the views of the Khumbu Glacier and icefall. Now this is the start of the Everest expeditions. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 5,364m / 17598.43ft

Hiking to Kalapattar 5550 m - Gorekshep then Dzongla 4830 m.

The day commences by a hike up to Kalapattar (5550 m or 18188ft), the best vintage point to view the entire southern face of the Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks. Then we will return to Gorekshep for breakfast and then to Dzongla for the overnight stay at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 5,550m / 18208.66ft

Trek to Thangna 4700 also know as Dragnak by crossing Cho-La pass 5420 m.

We will ascend to the Cho La crossing over and then descend to Thanga. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 5,420m / 17782.15ft

Trek to Gokyo lakes 4790 m.

After crossing over Ngozumpa Glacier, we will trek for the Gokyo Lake that stands by the third lake and Cho-Oyu Mountain. The Ngozumpa Glacier is one of the large glaciers with 36 Kilometers in Length). After lunch, we will wander around the Lake, Dudh Pokhari and amazing spectacular sights of the mountain ranges of Gokyo valley.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 4,790m / 15715.22ft

Hiking to Gokyo-RI, another view point above 5483 m and trek down to Dole.

The main attraction of this trek is Gokyo Ri. Early morning hike to the Gokyo Ri (Gokyo Peak) is very tiring as it takes about 3 – 4 hours to reach the top of the Ri. We will view the amazing scenery of Gokyo village on the edge of the third lake overlooked by stunning Cholatse and the broad Ngozumpa Glacier. The panoramic mountains will give a mind blowing feeling. The view of sunrays falling over the Everest is simply awesome. The trek to the Gokyo RI is just an unforgettable life time memory. After trekking down to Gokyo, we will have breakfast and then again Trek to down to Dole 4200 m.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Hiking to Gokyo-RI, another view point above 5483 m and trek down to Dole.
Max Altitude 5,483m / 17988.85ft

Trek to Namche Bazar 3443 m.

A trek of 6 hours by descending to Phorste Tenga 3680m/1270ft) and then complete the steep climb to Mong – La top 4940 m, we will still trek down to Kyangjuma (3550 m/11645 ft) then flat and easier trail to Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek to Lukla 2860 m.

From Namche Bazaar, we will head to Lukla to catch the return flight to Kathmandu the next day. Today we will follow the same trekking trail to down to Lukla. Last chance to say Good Bye !! to Mount Everest and Everest Base Camp Trekking.

Accommodation Tea House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Max Altitude 3,443m / 11295.93ft

A Mountain flight back to Kathmandu

30 – 35 minutes scenic flight back to Kathmandu.

Accommodation Hotel
Meals Breakfast
Max Altitude 2,860m / 9383.2ft

End of Everest Cho-La Pass Trek.

To reach the Tribhuwan International Airport, approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.

Meals Breakfast

Includes & Excludes

Includes

Airport pickup and drop services in a private transportation before and after the trek
Accommodation in Kathmandu valley as per the itinerary with Breakfast
Everest Cho La Pass Trek flight (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu)
Three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Best available twin sharing room for accommodation during the trek
Experienced English speaking, helpful, friendly and most importantly Government Certified Trekking Guide
Assisted by Porters with their lodging, food, and their salary and the insurance for all staff
Assistant guide for the group of over 8 people with his meal, accommodation, salary and insurance
First aid medicine kit carried by the Trekking Guide
Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park Entry Permit fee
Trekkers Information Management System [TIMS] registration card System
Necessary documentation, all government taxes, and agency service charge

Excludes

Meals not specified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the above itinerary
International airfare, Nepal visa fee, payable at the airport on arrival.
Lunch, dinner, drinks and other expenses in the cities.
Personal trekking and adventure gear, clothing and accessories.
Extra supporting staff, laundry, battery charge, and communication expenses.
Personal expenses like bar bill, drinking water, tea, coffe and beverage, snacks, hot shower, etc.
Travel and medical insurance, emergency evacuation/natural disaster or personal reasons
In any case of natural calamities, mishaps or anything beyond our control.
Tips and gratitude for the members of the trekking or the tour.
Any further services not mentioned in “Cost Includes” section
All cost incurred in the case of early returns and late departures than the scheduled itinerary

Please feel free for any queries about any services and Trekking Trail Nepal

Trip Info

Safety of our valuable guests before, during and after the Trek is the priority of Trekking Trail Nepal. It aims to provide the utmost services regarding the safety. Most of the contingencies are to be handled by the experienced staffs and the leader of the trek. Hence, the leader is fully authorized to modify the itinerary accordingly for the safety issues. Trekking Trail Nepal promised to stick to the scheduled itinerary, however, any mishaps or natural calamities or health conditions may bring change to the planned packages. Our leaders will be happy to provide you the necessary information and will brief the precautions and safety measures to be taken during the trek. Any changes in the itinerary will be informed at the spot.

Everest Weather Note

Please note this. Most of the trekking of Everest Region starts with the flights into Lukla Airport also know as Tenzing-Hillary Airport and World’s most dangerous airport because of High Altitude and Himalayan Weather. Flight to Lukla is only available from Kathmandu Airport and sometimes Flight to Lukla - Kathmandu may be delayed due to un-flyable weather conditions, either windy atmosphere around Lukla or in the foggy Lamjuro ( Hill near Lukla Airport ) and Kathmandu. Trekking Trail Nepal request you to assure that our Trekking staff in Lukla or in Kathmandu Airport will be doing everything possible to manage the inconvenience caused by Flight Cancellation if this happens on your Everest Region Trekking. Your patience in the sometimes trying circumstances which can occur will be greatly appreciated. If the flight is canceled more than 3 days to Lukla we may change the itinerary for the betterment of the trip. Alternatively, we may charter a chopper/helicopter at extra cost if you agree.

Nepal is very remote part of the world so one the trails please don’t expect very luxury service like in the US or Europe, although our efforts will be there. The guesthouses are quite basic and simple. We will try our best to make your trip as smooth as possible and of course, we will try our best to make everything in order. However sometimes because of the communication problems, difficulties because of high altitude, tiredness etc. or because of rough terrain, we may not reach in the camps in time.

Reviews (2)

Mr. P. Armstrong , Andorra (🇦🇩)

Dec 6, 2018

Incredible Trek Gokyo Cho-La Everest Base Camp Trek

I have just returned from Incredible Gokyo Cho-La Pass Everest Base Camp Trek with Trekking Trail Nepal and cannot say enough good things about them. What an absolutely amazing team! Everything was organized perfectly by Apar. Be sure to ask for Lokendra as your trekking guide; he knows every inch o ...

Cera P , Algeria (🇩🇿)

Aug 1, 2016

“Hari is your man great teamwork of trekking trail Nepal”

Hari has been tremendous in his ability to lead and organize a trek around the Everest Range. He was able to read and understand our requirements and adapt his guide accordingly to our emotions and physical capabilities. Hari has strong knowledge of his surroundings and able to communicate effective ...

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