Gokyo-Chola Pass – Everest Base Camp Trek


This trek is the culmination of classic tradition and top class of adventures as it combines entire upper Khumbu, crystal Gokyo Lake, renowned viewpoint Gokyor-Ri and of curse the base of world's tallest mountain, Everest .

This journey starts with an “eye opening” flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla, the trail twists ups and down through the prosperous Sherpa hub like Namche, Thame, Khumjung, Phortse and Dhole to Gokyo Lake at 4790m. Views of western shoulder of Mt. Everest, Lotse Nuptse and far away Makalu are excellent from Gokyo Ri (5483 m.). Then crossing over Cho La Pass (5667 m.), trail heads up to Kalapattar at 5545 m. Most of the famous photographs of Everest where taken from atop this “bump” on the landscape. We retrace back to Namche then to Lukla following the classic route to Everest Base Camp and then we take flight to get back to Kathmandu.

Grade :

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. Receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu City Tour. City Tours. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Fly Kathmandu – Lukla – trek Phakding (2640m). Ovrngiht at lodge.
Day 4: Trek Phakdingma - Namche.
Day 5: Rest day in Namche for acclimatization. A side trip to nearby villages may be made.
Day 6: Trek Namche - Phortse Bridge.
Day 7: Trek Phortse Bridge - Dole.
Day 8: Trek Dole - Machermo.
Day 9: Trek Machermo - Gokyo.
Day 10: Excursion Gokyo - Gokyo Ri and back.
Day 11: Trek Gokyo - Thangnak.
Day 12: Trek Thangnak - Dzongla, crossing over Cho La Pass (5667m.).
Day 13: Trek Zongla - Gorakshep.
Day 14: Excursion to Kalapattar (5545m.).
Day 15: Excursion to Everest Base Camp and trek back to Lobuche.
Day 16: Trek Lobuche - Thyangboche.
Day 17: Trek Thyangboche - Monjo.
Day 18: Trek back Monjo - Lukla.
Day 19: Fly back Lukla – Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 20/21: Free days. These days are spare days can be used if flight to/from Lukla is delayed/ cancelled due to bad weather. These days can be used for optional sightseeing/shopping in Kathmandu. In the evening of day 21st, a farewell dinner with culture show will be provided. Overnight at hotel.
Day 22: Departure. Transfer to airport for final departure.
Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel in the cities can be upgraded or degraded depend on your budget.
   



Tripspecific ::
Trip Grade :III
Start/End :Kathmandu
Accommodation :Hotel & Lodge
Trip Duration :22 days
Max. Altitude :5667m.
Best Season :Mar - May & Sep - Nov
Walking per day :4/7 hr.


Highlights ::
* Homeland of Sherpa people.
* Everest views from Gokyo-Ri & Kalapattar.
* Excellent view from Cho-La Pass.
* Trip to Everest Base Camp.
* Tyangboche Monastery.

Cost ::
2/3 pax: EUR 2016 p.p.
4/6 pax: EUR 1880 p.p.
7/10 pax: EUR 1769 p.p.
11/16 pax: EUR 1720 p.p.

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