
Everest Gokyo Chola Trek
Nepal- Duration
- 18 Days
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Age Limit
- 18-65
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- Max. Altitude
- 2853m - 5550m
- US$ 1500
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- Everest Gokyo Chola Trek
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- Duration
- 18 Days
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- Country
- Nepal
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Activity
- Trekking & hiking
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- Max Altitude
- 2853m - 5550m
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- Age Limit
- 18-65
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- Region
- N/A
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- Destination
- Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, Cho La Pass
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- Trip Starts
- Kathmandu
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- Trip Ends
- Kathmandu
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- Climate
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- Best Season
- March-May (Spring) and September to November (Autumn)
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- Accomodation
- 2 - 3 star level hotel in Kathmandu and tea house in trekking
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- Meal
- Breakfast in Kathmandu / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
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Everest Gokyo Chola 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 Lobuche. The trail continues up to Kalapattar and then back to Lukla via Tengboche and Namche Bazaar.
With eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountains vistas. Trekking in the Everest Region is an awesome experience, not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, a great variety of cultures and traditions, colorful 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.
This Everest Gokyo Chola Trek falls under strenuous trek and continuously rewards 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 itinerary is a suggested outline for a trek that covers the highlights of the Khumbu and the most visited places. Details may vary according to personal taste and time schedule. The schedule caters to tea house trekking, expedition-style trekking where porters carry your tent and food, or a combination of both. Critically important though is to follow a proper acclimatization 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.
- Scenic flight to and from Lukla
- Explore Sherpa museum in Namche Bazar
- Panoramic view from Syangbuche
- Experiencing life as the “mountain people” live, in the heart of Himalaya
- Visit Tyangboche Monastery
- Remarkable views of Khumbu Ice fall
- Climbing Kalapatthar at elevation of 5,555m
- Spectacular Mt. views from Kalapatar.
- Cross the world famous pass Chola la( 5420m)
- Visit the beautiful Gokyo lake from the Gokyo peak.
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Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters). 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.
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Day 02
City guided tour in Kathmandu. inclusive breakfast
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Day 03
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].
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Day 04
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m / 11286ft). walking 5:30 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 05
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar. walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 06
Trek to Tengboche (3860m / 12664ft) walking 5 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 07
Trek to Dingboche (4410m / 14468ft). walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 08
Acclimatization day at Dinbuche. walking 4:25 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 09
Trek to Lobuje (4910m / 16108ft). walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 10
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].
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Day 11
Hiking up Kalapathar (5545m / 18192ft) and overnight at Zongla (4710m / 15453ft). Walking 6 hours. O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 12
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].
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Day 13
Trek to Gokyo (4790m/15715ft). walking 4:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 14
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].
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Day 15
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft). Walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 16
Trek down to Lukla (2804m/8490ft) walking 6:30 hours, O/N at guest house. [B L D Plan].
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Day 17
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.
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Day 18
After breakfast, the trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.
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01 DayArrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters) Hotel.
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel on BB plan.
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02 Day
Today we explore the culturally diverse city of Kathmandu by bus with a local guide to ensure you receive the best explanations about the amazing sites seen on the tour. These include, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) and Patan durbar square. O/N at Hotel.
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03 DayKathmandu 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.
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04 DayPhakding-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.
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05 DayAcclimatization 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.
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06 DayNamche 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.
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07 DayTengboche 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.
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08 DaySecond 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.
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09 DayDingboche to Lobuje (4910m / 16108ft) – Walking 5:30 hours.
Today our trek climbs to 4910m. Overnight at guest house.
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10 DayLobuje 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.
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11 DayHiking 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.
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12 DayZongla 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.
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13 DayTrek 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.
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14 DayHiking 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.
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15 DayTrek down to Namche Bazzar.
Trek down to Namche Bazzar (3440 meters) Walking 5 hours Overnight at guest house.
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16 DayNamche 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.
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17 DayLukla 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.
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18 DayDeparture.
After breakfast, the trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.
- All the ground transportation by tourist vehicles.
- Welcome or fare well dinner in kathmandu.
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (for two nights).
- Sightseeing in Katmandu with expert tour guide.
- Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking for you. (Sample of Trekking Menu)
- Seasonal local fresh fruits as available.
- Twin sharing comfortable private room during trekking.
- Everest Trekking Map.
- Both ways domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax.
- First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly English-speaking Government license holder trekking guide.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide.
- Four season sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag (bag pack) and walking stick to use for trekking, if necessary.
- Token of trip achievement award certificate as a Souvenir. (Sample of Certificate)
- All the necessary officially paper works and Everest national park entry permits.
- Pasang Lamu rural municipality entry permit.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- Emergency helicopter rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome or fare well dinner)
- All kinds of drinks in the mountain (hot, cold and alcoholic).
- Your Personal equipment.
- Entry free while sight seeing in 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.
Seasons & deals
February to May and September to November are the high seasons in Nepal. In this regards, we need to book hotel, purchase domestic flight tickets and arrange good guide and porter in advance. So we kindly request to confirm your trip an early as possible for the best deal and good trip management.
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