Trekking in Nepal
Gokyo Chola Pass EBC Trek
- 18 Days
- People: 4
- Evereset Region, Nepal
The Gokyo Cho La Pass Everest Base Camp Trek is more technically advanced than some of the other treks in the area – and therefore more adventurous!
It encompasses all the ‘usual’ sights in the area, such as Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, Gorak Shep, and Everest Base Camp but also includes a visit to the Gokyo Lakes by crossing the high altitude Cho La Pass (5,330m).
There are some long days of 8 to 9 hours but the majority is 5 to 6 hours in length. This is a stunning trek for those with stamina and a sense of adventure.
Flying in and out of Lukla ensures the maximum amount of time is spent in the mountains. However, acclimatization is a must and this is done in the famous Namche Bazaar, from where it is possible to take a short, but steep walk to Syangboche for your first close-up of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.
On this excursion, you can also visit Khumjung Village and the Khumjung Hillary School, started by Sir Edmund Hillary to give back to the Sherpa people.
This trek takes you through Rhododendron and pine forests, across a waterfall, and through high pasturelands, past chortens, and fluttering prayer flags.
Coming close to the Ngozumpa Glacier trekkers are awarded for making the narrow and steep climb when they reach three of the Gokyo Lakes with their turquoise, clear water.
A highlight of this trek is the steep climb up to Gokyo Ri (5,357m) to view Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu. This climb provides you with both stunning mountain views and acts as acclimatization for the long day ahead to cross the Cho La Pass.
In order to cross the pass before the winds set in, it is necessary to start the day very early, around 4 or 5 am. It’s a tough day with the top of the pass being at over 5,300 m. Part of the trail is over ice, making it a real once-in-a-lifetime achievement!
This feeling of achievement continues as the trekking route goes on to Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp, and Kalapatthar, also known as Everest View Point.
| Destination | Nepal |
| Trip Duration | 18 Days |
| Arrival In | Kathmandu |
| Departure From | Kathmandu |
| Meals | Bed & Breakfast basis (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) |
| Best Season | September – December and February – May |
| Activity | Trek |
| Grade | Strenuous |
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu – 1300 m / 4265 ft
Day 2: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 3: Kathmandu to Lukla (Flight) to Phakding– 2651 m / 8697 ft – Walk 3 hrs
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar – 3438 m / 11279 ft – Walk 5 to 6 hrs
Day 5: Acclimatization day Namche Bazaar – 3438 m / 11279 ft – walk 5 to 6 hrs
Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Dole – 3680 m / 12073 ft – walk 6 hrs
Day 7: Dole to Machhermo – 3870 m / 12696 ft –walk 4 hrs
Day 8: Machhermo to Gokyo (Afternoon hike to Gokyo Ri – 4800 m / 15748 ft – walk 4 hrs
Day 9: Gokyo to Thagnak (Morning hike to Gokyo 4th Lake)- 5367 m / 17608 ft- walk 4 hrs
Day 10: Thagnak to Cho Dzongla via CholaPass – 4843m / 15889 ft – walk 8 hrs
Day 11: Dzongla to Lobuche- 4940 m / 16207 ft – walk 3 hrs
Day 12: Lobuche to Gorakshep (Afternoon hike to Kalapatthar) – 5368 m / 17611 ft – walk 8 hrs
Day 13: Gorakshep to Pheriche (Morning hike to EBC) – 4200 m / 13779 ft – walk 8 hrs
Day 14: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar – 3440 m / 11286 ft – 7walk hr
Day 15: Namche Bazaar to Lukla – 2860 m / 9383 ft –walk 8 hrs
Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu (Flight) – 1400 m / 4593 ft – 35 min
Day 17: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 18: Departure transfer to Kathmadnu Airport to connect flight
Please feel free to contact us for detailed itinerary or customized itinerary.
- Transfer as per program with private transportation
- 4 nights’ accommodation in a hotel in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis
- 13 nights’ accommodation in tea house/lodge trek based on full board basis (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) with English Speaking Guide
- One porter for 2 person
- Everest Conservation fees
- TIMS card
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu as per programme
- Necessary entrance fee for trekking and sightseeing
- Nepal entry visa fee
- International airfare
- Airfare for the sector Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
- Refreshments, tips, bottled drinks and bar bills
- Insurance and rescue of any form
- Any meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Cost arising out of flight cancellation or reasons beyond our control
- Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost
- Gratuities, tipping to guides and drivers
- Excess baggage
- Personal insurance policy – suggested a comprehensive travel insurance covering tour and flight cancellations, loss of valuables, thefts, illness, accidents and hospitalization
- Any other thing that is not mentioned in the cost inclusion