Facts About Trip

Duration18 days

Max Elevation5,545 m

Nights17 nights

PriceUS$1,020

Overview And Highlights

Gokyo -Cho La Pass Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the adventure, popular and challenging trekking in Everest region. Cho La Pass (5420m), it connects the village of Dzongla (4830m) to the east and the village of Thangnak (4700m) to the west. The Cho La pass is physically demanding and it may require crampons on the top of a slippery glacier since the edge of the glacier is unstable. The trails on Gokyo Chola trek route are well maintained, apart from the Cho La pass. There has no difficulties and danger in good conditions. Weather-wise, the best time of the year to trek gokyo cho la is post monsoon from September to October.

Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Cho-la trek takes us to the fresh water lakes in the highest elevation in the world. Our destination is a group of five lakes that adorn the high Himalayas. The tranquil lakes are equally important to Hindus and Buddhists for their religious significance. Every step of the strenuous trek is rewarded by the majestic beauty and grandeur of the Himalayan peaks and Ngozumpa glacier, the largest in Khumbu region.

For Gokyo Cho-la trek, the flight begins from the busy city of Kathmandu, flies over hills, valleys, and rivers to enter the Himalayas via the exciting airport in Lukla. The trail along the milky waters of DudhKoshi River passes through beautiful villages, rhododendron, and other forests and crosses various suspension bridges adorned with prayer flags. With the prayer flags, Mani walls, and chortens, we spend our days under the influence of Buddhist religion and lifestyle.

The Gokyo Cho-la trekking with Everest Base Camp reaches a maximum elevation of 5,483 meters at Gokyo RI where we relish the views of the valley, glaciers, and the majestic mountain peaks. Resting in the lap of the mountains that tower over eight thousand meters and exploring the serene lakes is another worldly experience we cherish all our lives.

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Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu.	1440m
2	Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding. O/N in Phakding	2840m & 2652m
3	Phakding to Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar	3446m
4	Rest day in Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar	3446m
5	Namche Bazaar to Dole. O/N in Dole	4084m
6	Dole to Machhermo. O/N in Machhermo.	4465m
7	Machhermo to Gokyo. O/N in Gokyo	4791m
8	Rest day in Gokyo	4791m
9	Trek to Thangna	4650m
10	Trek to Chola pass and overnight in Jongla.	5368m
11	Trek to Lobuche	4930m
12	Trek to Gorak Shep. Optional Kala Pathar ascent 2 hours	5165m-5545m
13	Trek back to Pheriche	4240m
14	Trek back to Tengboche	3876m
15	Trek back to Namche Bazaar	3440m
16	Namche Bazaar to Lukla. O/N in Lukla	2827m
17	Lukla-Kathmandu	1440m
18	Departure to Home

Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu.	1440m
2	Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding. O/N in Phakding	2840m & 2652m
3	Phakding to Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar	3446m
4	Rest day in Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar	3446m
5	Namche Bazaar to Dole. O/N in Dole	4084m
6	Dole to Machhermo. O/N in Machhermo.	4465m
7	Machhermo to Gokyo. O/N in Gokyo	4791m
8	Rest day in Gokyo	4791m
9	Trek to Thangna	4650m
10	Trek to Chola pass and overnight in Jongla.	5368m
11	Trek to Lobuche	4930m
12	Trek to Gorak Shep. Optional Kala Pathar ascent 2 hours	5165m-5545m
13	Trek back to Pheriche	4240m
14	Trek back to Tengboche	3876m
15	Trek back to Namche Bazaar	3440m
16	Namche Bazaar to Lukla. O/N in Lukla	2827m
17	Lukla-Kathmandu	1440m
18	Departure to Home

Day to Day Itinerary

1 : Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu.

Accommodation

Kathmandu

Walking Duration

20 minutes

Starts From

Arrival

Ends At

Kathmandu

Our team member will be waiting outside the airport terminal a few meters from the exit door. Please check your name at Showcard. He will bring you to hotel in Kathmandu. The drive from the airport to the hotel is around 20 minutes. After refreshment, we will brief your plan more visibly.

2 : Flight to Lukla (2,840m) and Trek to Phakding. O/N in Phakding (2,652m).

Accommodation

Phakding

Max Elevation

2840 m.

Walking Duration

40 minutes

Starts From

Kathmandu

Ends At

Phakding

The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is 40 minutes of pure mountain experience until we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport. Our trek begins in Lukla as we descend towards the Dudh Kodhi River before following the trail leading to Namche Bazaar.

3 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar (3,446m).

Accommodation

Namche Bazaar

Max Elevation

3446 m.

Starts From

Phakding

Ends At

Namche Bazaar

The trek to Namche Bazar is a steep climb through forests of rhododendron around the Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing several suspension bridges and four hours of walking we reach the Sherpa market of Namche Bazaar.

4 : Rest day in Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar (3,446m).

Accommodation

Namche Bazaar

Max Elevation

3446 m.

Starts From

Namche Bazaar

Ends At

Namche Bazaar

Two days of rest in Namche Bazaar helps us in acclimatisation and prepares us for our journey ahead. Namche, the trading capital of the Khumbu region was once the trading grounds of Tibetan Salt. Even today we can see Tibetans selling rugs, clothing, salt and dried meat in the region. Namche is believed to be one of the best places on earth to see the sun rise and set.

5 : Namche Bazaar to Dole. O/N in Dole (4,084m).

Accommodation

Dole

Max Elevation

4084 m.

Starts From

Namche Bazaar

Ends At

Dole

On the journey from Namche Bazaar to Dole we get to see plenty of rhodendrons, pheasants mountain goats and musk deers. The uphill trail to Dole consists of long granite staircases built into cliffs. A panoramic view of several peaks, especially Ama Dablam is the main highlight of the day.

6 : Dole to Machhermo. O/N in Machhermo. (4,465m)

Accommodation

Machhermo

Max Elevation

4465 m.

Starts From

Dole

Ends At

Machhermo

The trail climbs via Lhabarma (4,220m) to Luza (4360m) from Dole. The trail is steep sometimes and leads us to Machhermo after a climb along the side of the valley high above the river. The first Yeti sightings in the Khumbu region was reported in Machhermo in 1974.

7 : Machhermo to Gokyo. O/N in Gokyo (4,791m).

Accommodation

Gokyo

Max Elevation

4791 m.

Starts From

Machhermo

Ends At

Gokyo

The Cho Oyu (8,1513) peak is best seen from Machhermo and the valley of Kantega below. The trail passes through Pangram (4,390m) and past the Ngozumpa and Longponga glaciers before we finally reach Gokyo at 4,750m.

8 : Rest day in Gokyo (4,791m).

Max Elevation

4791 m.

Walking Duration

3 hours

Starts From

Gokyo

Ends At

Gokyo

Gokyo is a small village at the foot of the magnificent Gokyo Ri, a 3 hour ascent from it’s base. The view from the top of this small snow covered hill is breathtaking and captures a stunning Everest between the Changtse and Nuptse.

9 : Trek to Thangna (4,650m).

Max Elevation

4650 m.

Starts From

Gokyo

Ends At

Thangna

After spending some time around Gokyo Ri in the morning, we head back to Thangna after a hearty breakfast. We cross the Ngozumpa glacier on our way.

10 : Trek to Chola pass (5,368m) and overnight in Jongla.

Accommodation

Jongla

Max Elevation

5420 m.

Starts From

Thangna

Ends At

Chola pass

Today we trek to Chola Pass (5,420m) which is a comparatively difficult climb due to steep slopes and glacial traverses. We stay for the night in Jongla.

11 : Trek to Lobuche (4,930m).

Max Elevation

4930 m.

Starts From

Chola pass

Ends At

Lobuche

Lobuche is a pleasant walk from Jongla and offers superb views of the Everest, Kala Pathar and Pumori peaks.

12 : Trek to Gorak Shep (5,165m). Optional Kala Pathar (5,545m) ascent 2 hours.

Max Elevation

5545 m.

Walking Duration

2 hours

Starts From

Lobuche

Ends At

Gorak Shep

Gorak Shep, is the Base Camp of the historical 1953’ Everest Expedition and the site where Peace Nepal Treks had successfully organised the 2009’ Everest Cricket Match. We also have the option of climbing the famous Kala Pathar peak (5,545m) in the evening.

13 : Trek back to Pheriche (4,240m)

Max Elevation

4240 m.

Starts From

Gorak Shep

Ends At

Pheriche

From Gorak Shep we return to Lobuche and continue heading down the Khumbu valley until we reach Pheriche. Near the Khumbu glacier we come across memorials for climbers who died while attempting to conquer Mount Everest.

14 : Trek back to Tengboche (3,867m)

Max Elevation

3867 m.

Starts From

Pheriche

Ends At

Tengboche

Once again we follow the Everest trail through Pengboche and reach the Tengboche monastery.

15 : Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

Max Elevation

3440 m.

Starts From

Tengboche

Ends At

Namche Bazaar

The trail now descends to Namche Bazaar which offers superb views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde peaks. We stay overnight at Namche, a perfect place to celebrate the success of our two week trek.

16 : Namche Bazaar to Lukla. O/N in Lukla (2,827m).

Accommodation

Lukla

Max Elevation

2827 m.

Starts From

Namche Bazaar

Ends At

Lukla

On our way back, we cross suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, make our way through steep descends and walk past numerous tea houses before finally arriving at Lukla.

17 : Lukla-Kathmandu

Walking Duration

40 minutes

Starts From

Lukla

Ends At

Kathmandu

Again, 40 minutes of pure mountain experience on our flight to Kathmandu marks the end of our journey.

18 : Departure to Home

Starts From

Kathmandu

Ends At

Home

It is finally time to bid farewell to this amazing country. Our representative will transfer you to the airport from where you will catch your flight. Bid goodbye to this beautiful nation as you fly to your next destination.

Services Included on Price

Selected packageRegular PackageIncludes the services listed below for this package type.

USD 1,020per person

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Regular Package Service Includes

Airport Pick and Drop via Private Transport
All government taxes and Everest National Park entry fees as well as local charge
TIMS CARD (Trekking Information Management System). We need two photograph each for permit.
Required number of experienced English speaking guides ((trained by Ministry of tourism), and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipment’s, thiefood and accommodation).
16 days porter wages and his insurances/meals/accommodation/equipments
16 days guide wages and his insurances/meals/accommodation/equpipments
Local taxes in Everest
15 nights best Lodge accommodation during the trek on tea house services.
Rescue arrangement in emergency situation & worst weather condition
Necessary ground transportation depending upon your request (via tourist bus or private vehicle).
Flight tickets: Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathamndu for guide.
Domestic Airfare (Kathmandu to Lukla, Lukla to Kathmandu and domestic airport tax).
Trekking poles, sleeping bag, down jacket/duffle bag (we provide these if necessary).
All necessary Domestic airport taxes.
Trekking maps.
Rubbish disposal.
Our service charge and government taxes.

Regular Package Service Excludes

All meals in Kathmandu and during trekking
Extra nights hotel stay in Kathmandu.
Tips to guides and support staff.
Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies, such as ground transportation & Heli recue/medical/hospitalization. Medical etc).
Your International flight ticket airfare
Energetic chocolate/energy drinks/alcohol/mineral water/cigarettes/packing food snacks etc
Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc).
Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses, such as Laundry/WIFI on trek/phone call
Personal trekking equipment.
Nepal entry visa fees which can get up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport
Sightseeing tour and All the entrance fees of temple in Kathmandu
Services not mentioned herein