Detail ItineraryEverest Cho La Pass Trek with Gokyo Lake

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    Duration 18 Days
  • Trip Difficulty MODERATE 
  • accomodation icon
    AccommodationHotel + Tea House
  • TransportationCar + Flight
  • icon trekkers
    Trip StyleHiking + Excursion
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    DestinationNepal
  • Meals: Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast
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  • Day 01: 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.

    • Accomodation: Hotel
    • Max. Altitude: 1365
  • Day 02: 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.

    • Accomodation: Hotel
    • Hours: 2-4
    • Max. Altitude: 1365
    • Meals: Breakfast
  • Day 03: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 3-4
    • Max. Altitude: 2860 m
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 04: 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.


    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 6-7
    • Max. Altitude: 3443
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 05: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 4-5
    • Max. Altitude: 3700
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 06: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 5
    • Max. Altitude: 3868
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 07: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 5-6
    • Max. Altitude: 4410
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 08: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 4-6
    • Max. Altitude: 4900
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 09: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 5
    • Max. Altitude: 4910
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 10: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 8-10
    • Max. Altitude: 5364
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 11: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 7-8
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 12: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 7-9
    • Max. Altitude: 5420
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 13: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 2-3
    • Max. Altitude: 4790
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 14: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 7-8
    • Max. Altitude: 5483
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 15: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 6-7
    • Max. Altitude: 4200
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 16: 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.

    • Accomodation: Tea House
    • Hours: 6-8
    • Max. Altitude: 3443
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 17: A Mountain flight back to Kathmandu

    30 – 35 minutes scenic flight back to Kathmandu.

    • Accomodation: Hotel
    • Max. Altitude: 2860
    • Meals: Breakfast
  • Day 18: Departure or extend your trip

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

    • Accomodation: Hotel
    • Max. Altitude: 1365
    • Meals: Breakfast