Everest Base Camp / Gokyo Cross Chola La Trek - 17 Days

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  • Duration17 Days
  • CountryNepal
  • gradeModerate
  • Altitude2853m - 5550m
  • Group size2 - 15
  • DestinationKalapathar - Everest Base Camp/Gokyo Ri
  • ActivitiesCultural / Tour Trekking
  • Best SeasonFebruary to May & Sep to second week of the December
  • Starts/EndsKathmandu (Capital of Nepal)
  • AccomodationTwo night’s hotel in Kathmandu at 3 to 4 stars level on BB plan, & mountain lodge( Tea-house ) in trekking.
  • TransportationFlight from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu and by Car, Van, Hiace and bus in Kathmandu as per group size.
  • Meals IncludedBreakfast in Kathmandu / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

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.

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel at 3 stars level, inclusive breakfast.
  • 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. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft). walking 5:30 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 04: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar. walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 05: Trek to Tengboche(3860m/12664ft). walking 5 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 06: Trek to Dingboche(4410m/14468ft). walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 07: Acclimatization day at Dinbuche. walking 4:25 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 08: Trek to Lobuje(4910m/16108ft). walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 09: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorekshep(5153m/16906ft). walking 7:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 10: Hiking up Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Zongla (4710m/15453ft). Walking 6 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 11: Trek to Thagna(4500m/14764ft) via the Chola-la cross(5420m/17782ft). Walking 7:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 12: Trek to Gokyo (4790m/15715ft). walking 4:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 13: Hiking upto Gokyo Ri (5483m/1983ft) and trek down Marhhermo((4,480m/14,246ft) walking 7:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft). Walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 15: Trek down to Lukla (2804m/8490ft) walking 6:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
  • Day 16: An early morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to the hotel at 3 stars level, inclusive breakfast. Flight time 30 minutes. O/N at hotel.
  • Day 17: Day 17: After breakfast, the trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.

Note of above trekking package plan:: B L D Plan = Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

Note: Above itinerary can be designed along your preferences. Please let us know whether you would like to make a shorter or longer we will follow accordingly. Extend your trip (For the extension options, please click here).

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Hotel There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel on BB plan.
  • Day 02: Kathmandu to Lukla by flight and trek to Phakding (2610m/7903ft) - Flight to Lukla 30 minutes and walking 5:30 hours Fly to Lukla, the trail descends, gradually passing above the large village of Chaunrikharaka (2680m) and on through small villages, fields and forests following a wide well constructed path. After Kusum Drargka, a large stream, the trail crosses the Dudh Kosi river at Phakding. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 03: Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft) - walking 5:30 hours. From Phakding the trail follows the western bank of Dudh Kosi passing through forests of Blue Pine until it reaches the village of Benkar(2700m). From here the trail crosses to the eastern bank of the Dudh Kosi, and climbs gently to the village of Chumoa. Between here and the next village of Monjo (2800m) the trail drops steeply to cross Monjo Khola. From Monjo the trail crosses a small rock saddle and then descends abruptly to re-cross the Dudh Kosi at Jorsale (2804m). Beyond Jorsale the trail undulates up until the confluence with Bhote Kosi is reached. From here the Khumbu region begins. Above the bridge the trail zigzags up 300m of the steep spur between the two rivers through sparse forest. From the top of the spur, Mt. Everest can be seen rising above Nuptse-Lhotse wall. The next section of the trail climbs less steeply, traversing above the Bhote Kosi until Namche Bazaar is reached. Namcha Bazaar is a market town, where every Saturday morning traders from lower altitude sell goods to sherpas. Most of the trading is over by mid-day and the traders return to their villages. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 04: Acclimatization day At Namche Bazzar- walking 5 hours. Known as the ‘Gateway to Everest’ we will spend today here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning air. A short trek to the museum celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people, as well as about flora & Fauna & its land, more importantly, from here you will get the proper glimpse of Everest and the surrounding mountains. And we hike up the Syanbuche airport, and Everest view hotel and sightseeing at the Khumjung village (3800m/12,466ft), which is the biggest settlement of Sherpa. Khumjung is one of the most beautiful villages in Everest area. It’s symmetrically laid out stone dwellings house the families of many of our Sherpas. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche (3857m/12,670 feet)- walking 5 hours. O/N at guest house. An enjoyable walk down to the river at Phunki Thanhka to lunch next to water driven prayer wheels. A steep but short climb takes us to Tengboche Monastery through forests of blue pine, fir and black juniper. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche(4410m/14468ft)- walking 5:30 hours Our trek continues to climb as we head to the altitude of 4310m taking our time so not to be affected by the thinning air. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 07: Second acclimatization day in Dingboche (4410m/14468ft) –walking 4:25 hours Our second acclimatization day, the group will be taken to Nagarjun Hill(5050m/15291ft). This point offers fantastic views of the fifth highest mountain Makalu 8463m/25625ft. After appreciating the surrounding scenery we trek back to our camp in Dingboche, relaxing in the evening. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuje(4910m/16108ft). – Walking 5:30 hours. Today our trek climbs to 4910m. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 09: Lobuje to Everest Base Camp (5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorak Shep(5153m/16906ft). – walking 7:30 hours Today we reach our goal by trekking to Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5363m. After appreciating our efforts and photographing the achievement we return to Gorak Shep. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 10: Hiking up Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Zongla (4710m/15453ft). Walking 6:30 hours From our base at Gorak Shep we continue to climb this time hiking up Kalapathar. Leaving as early as possible to take advantage of the morning light, the panoramic views of Everest and the surrounding mountains, as we reach our destination of the Kalapathar viewpoint. Following this we descend to Zongla. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 11: Zongla to Thagna(4500m/14764ft) via the Chola-la cross(5420m/17782ft). Walking 7:30 hours We begin the day by climbing to Chola-la (5483m) crossing over and descending once more to Thagna (4500m). Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 12: Trek to Gokyo lakes (4790m/15715ft). Walking 4:30 hours Today takes the trek to our final destination, Gokyo (4790m). We will make this camp our base for 2 nights. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 13: Hiking to Gokyo Ri and Machhermo. Walking 4:30 hours This day early in the morning we have steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m/19083ft) ample rewards to one attempts this trip. There are stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang (7922m) can be seen. Those who explore the glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 14: Trek down to Namche Bazzar TTrek down to Namche Bazzar (3440 meters) Walking 5 hours Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 15: Namche Bazzar to Lukla(2840m/9317ft)- walking to 6:30 hours Our final day of trekking returns us to the town of Lukla, where the overnight stay gives you time to explore the town as well as reflect upon the mountains you have recently visited for one last time before heading back to Kathmandu. Overnight at guest house.
  • Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu. - walking 5 minutes and Flight to Kathmandu 30 minutes After Breakfast. We will walk about 5 minutes to airport to catch our return flight to Kathmandu. Flight an early morning at 7 am to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Day 17: Departure After breakfast, the trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.

Note: Above itinerary can be designed along your preferences. Please let us know whether you would like to make a shorter or longer. Please, let us know, we will follow accordingly. Extend your trip (For the extension options, please click here).

Month Tour Start Tour End
February 03 Feb 19 Feb
February 10 Feb 26 Mar
February 17 Feb 05 Mar
February 24 Feb 12 Mar
March 03 Mar 19 Mar
March 10 Mar 26 Mar
March 17 Mar 02 Apr
March 24 Mar 09 Apr
March 31 Mar 16 Apr
April 07 Apr 23 Apr
April 05 Apr 21 Apr
April 14 Apr 30 Apr
April 21 Apr 07 May
April 28 Apr 14 May
May 05 May 21 May
May 12 May 28 May
May 19 May 04 Jun
May 26 May 11 Jun
June 02 Jun 18 Jun
June 09 Jun 25 Jun
June 16 Jun 02 Julay
June 23 Jun 09 Jul
June 30 Jun 16 Jul
July 07 Jul 23 Jul
July 14 Jul 30 Jul
July 21 Jul 06 Aug
July 28 Jul 13 aug
August 04 aug 20 aug
August 11 aug 27 aug
August 18 Aug 03 sept
August 25 Aug 10 aug
September 01 Sept 17 Sept
September 08 Sept 24 Sept
September 15 Sept 01 oct
September 22 Sept 08 Oct
September 29 Sept 15 Oct
October 06 Oct 22 Oct
October 13 Oct 29 Oct
October 20 Oct 05 Nov
October 27 Oct 12 Nov
November 03 Nov 19 Nov
November 10 Nov 26 Nov
November 17 Nov 05 Dec
November 24 Nov 10 Dec
December 01 Dec 17 Dec
December 08 Dec 24 Dec
December 15 Dec 31 Dec
Month Tour Start Tour End
February 03 Feb 19 Feb
February 10 Feb 26 Mar
February 17 Feb 05 Mar
February 24 Feb 12 Mar
March 03 Mar 19 Mar
March 10 Mar 26 Mar
March 17 Mar 02 Apr
March 24 Mar 09 Apr
March 31 Mar 16 Apr
April 07 Apr 23 Apr
April 05 Apr 21 Apr
April 14 Apr 30 Apr
April 21 Apr 07 May
April 28 Apr 14 May
May 05 May 21 May
May 12 May 28 May
May 19 May 04 Jun
May 26 May 11 Jun
June 02 Jun 18 Jun
June 09 Jun 25 Jun
June 16 Jun 02 Julay
June 23 Jun 09 Jul
June 30 Jun 16 Jul
July 07 Jul 23 Jul
July 14 Jul 30 Jul
July 21 Jul 06 Aug
July 28 Jul 13 aug
August 04 aug 20 aug
August 11 aug 27 aug
August 18 Aug 03 sept
August 25 Aug 10 aug
September 01 Sept 17 Sept
September 08 Sept 24 Sept
September 15 Sept 01 oct
September 22 Sept 08 Oct
September 29 Sept 15 Oct
October 06 Oct 22 Oct
October 13 Oct 29 Oct
October 20 Oct 05 Nov
October 27 Oct 12 Nov
November 03 Nov 19 Nov
November 10 Nov 26 Nov
November 17 Nov 05 Dec
November 24 Nov 10 Dec
December 01 Dec 17 Dec
December 08 Dec 24 Dec
December 15 Dec 31 Dec
Short Description Mode Of The Packages: What Are Included In The Packages?

Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast at 3 stars level, Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking, Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking, both ways domestic flight tickets from KTM/Lukla/KTM, necessary permits, all the ground transportation by tourist vehicles, an experienced guide and porter and all the necessary permits, please find in details what is included and excluded in the cost as follows:

Service Includes in the Cost in Details:
  • All the ground transportation by tourist vehicles.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast at 3 stars level ( for two nights).
  • Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking for you.
  • Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking( for 14 nights).
  • Trip Map.
  • Both ways domestic flight tickets from KTM/Lukla/KTM with airport tax.
  • An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and English-speaking trekking guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek (2 trekkers:1 porter).
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Four season sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag( bag pack) and walking stick to use for trekking, if necessary.
  • Trip achievement appreciation certificate (Sample Of Certificate)
  • All necessary paper works and Everest national park entry permits.
  • Emergency helicopter rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System).
  • All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
  • Pasang Lamu rural municipality entry permit.
Service Excludes in the cost in details:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (costs roughly USD 10 to USD 15 per person per day)
  • All kinds of drinks in the mountain (hot, cold and alcoholic).
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Personal equipment.
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section.

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