Everest Base Camp / Gokyo Cross Chola la

HIGHLIGHT OF THE TRIP: Flight to Lukla airfield - Explore Sherpa museum in Namche Bazar, Panoramic view from Syanbuche - Experience Sherpa culture in Khumjung village - Visit Tengboche Monastery - Grand mountain views from Kalapatar - Spectacular views of glacier from Everest Base camp - View the beautiful glacial lake view from Gokyo peak.

PLACE COVERS: Kathmandu /Lukla/Namche/Thyanbuche/Chhhukung valley/Kalapatar/Everest base camp/ Cho la pass/Gokyo Ri/ Dole.

BEST SEASON: February, March, April, May, June, September, October , November and early December.

TRIP GRADING: Everest base camp chola pass Gokyo trek is suitable for any walker looking for something a little more challenging and energetic. It does not require you to be super fit or have any previous trekking/mountaineering experience. If you are healthy and can walk 5 to 6 hours daily, you can do this trekking. However, daily jugging or walking exercise is useful before you depart. Our program always include rest days and build up gradually, in order to acclimatize to the altitude. On trek, you can go at your own pace, with plenty of stops for resting.

Fact of the Trek

Tour Destination: Kalapathar - Everest Base Camp/Gokyo R

Duration: 18 days

Activities: Cultural tour/ Trekking

Minimum altitude: 2853m

Maximum altitude: 5550m

Trip starts/Ends: In Kathmandu (Capital of Nepal))

Accommodation: Two nights 3 stars hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan & mountain lodge( Tea-house ) in trekking.

Meals includes: Breakfast in Kathmandu / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Transport: Flight from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu and by Car, Van, Hiace and bus in Kathmandu as per group size.

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Everest BC Gokyo Cross Chola la Trek:

Everest BC Gokyo cross Chola La Trek

This trek gives you the grand tour of the famous Khumbu area. This is a strenuous trek leading to Gokyo Lake and over the Cho La Pass at 5330m leading into the Khumbu valley above Lobuje. The trail continues up to Kalapattar and then back to Lukla via Thengboche and Namche Bazaar.

With eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountains vistas. Trekking in the Everest area is an awesome experience, not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, colourful festivals and monasteries. The flora and fauna are other ornaments of the Sagarmatha National Park. The story of the yeti is still a mystery and the legend lives on in the Khumbu.

Strenuous trekking is continuously rewarded with dramatic Himalayan scenes, including four of the world's eight highest peaks: Cho Oyu (8201m), Makalu (8463m), Lhotse (8516 m) and Everest (8850m). Breathtaking mountain vistas are complemented by visits to Sherpa villages, homes and monasteries offering you an insight into the quiet but, culturally vibrant Sherpa way of life.

The following itinery is a suggested outline for a trek which covers the highlights of the Khumbu and the most visited places. Details may vary according to personal taste and time schedule. The schedule caters for tea house trekking, expedition style trekking where porters carry your tent and food, or a combination of both.

Critcally important though is to follow a proper acclimatisation process. This is so often hurried with dire consequences. This is a high altitude trek with considerable time sleeping at high altitudes.

After a few days of rest and sightseeing in Kathmandu you are ready to embark on the journey.

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General Itinerary

Day 01 : Welcome assistance at the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to hotel. Rest at the hotel some time and after that our staff will brief you regarding about the trip. O/N at hotel,

Day 02 : An early morning to Lukla from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding. (2610mtrs/8563ft). Flight 30 minutes and walking 3 hours. O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 03 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft). walking 5:30 hours. O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 04 : Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar. walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 05 : Trek to Tengboche(3860m/12664ft). walking 5 hours. O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 06 : Trek to Dingboche(4410m/14468ft). walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 07 : Acclimatization day at Dinbuche. walking 4:25 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 08 : Trek to Lobuje(4910m/16108ft). walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 09 : Trek to Everest Base Camp (5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorekshep. Walking 7:30 hours. O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 10 : Hiking up Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Zongla (4710m/15453ft). Walking 6 hours. O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 11 : Trek to Thagna(4500m/14764ft) via the Chola-la cross(5420m/17782ft). Walking 6:30 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 12 : Trek to Gokyo (4790m/15715ft). walking 4:30 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 13 : Hiking upto Gokyo Ri (5483m/1983ft) and trek down to Gokyo lakes. Walking 4:30 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 14 : Descend to Dole (4210m/13812ft). Walking 5:30 hours each day, O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 15 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft). Walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 16 : Trek down to Lukla (2804m/8490ft) walking 6:30 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan

Day 17 : An early morning flight back to Kathmandu. O/N at hotel, B & B plan

Day 18 : After breakfast transfer to the airport for departure from Nepal

Note of above Itinerary:

  • O/N = Over Night
  • B & B = Bed & Breakfast
  • FB (Full Board) = Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Important Note

Above itinerary can be designed along your preferences. Please let us know whether you would like to make a shorter or longer. And if you would like to stay more than 18 days, you can do city guided tour in Kathmandu, white water rafting, jungle safari or Everest mountain flight, we are happy to follow your suggestion accordingly.

Short description mode of package :

In our packages, we have included two nights hotel in Kathmandu (capital of Nepal) at 3 stars level on BB plan, meals and accommodation in trekking, both ways domestic flight tickets from KTM/Lukla/KTM, all the ground transportation by private car, an experienced guide and porter and all the government taxes and necessary permit, please find in details what are included and excluded in the price as follows:

Service Includes in the cost in details:
  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car.
  • Two nights 3 stars hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan.
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) in trekking for you.
  • Local fresh fruits.
  • All accommodations during the trek. (Private Room)
  • Everest Trekking map.
  • Both ways domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax.
  • An experienced Government licensed holder guide.
  • Trekking porter /Sherpa who will carry your bags during the trekking.
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Unique path's sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag and walking stick, if necessary.
  • T- shirt of unique path trek.
  • All necessary paper works and national park entry permits.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement.
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System).
  • All government taxes and tourist service charge

Service Excludes in the cost in details:
  • Meals whilst in Kathmandu allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
  • Your Travel insurance.
  • International airfare and airport departure tax.
  • Nepal entry visa fee.
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory).
  • All kind drinks (hot, cold and alcoholic)
  • Personal shopping and laundry etc.
  • Personal trekking Equipments.

For your kind information, we would like to let you know that at least you need to stay two nights in Kathmandu (capital of Nepal) before and after the trip. In this connection, we have included 3 stars hotel in Kathmandu in above package. Instead of 3 stars, if you would like to upgrade your accommodation in Kathmandu for 4 stars or five stars, please, let us know, we will follow accordingly.

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