Everest Base Camp – Gokyo-Cho La Pass Trek

Duration: 20 Days
Everest Region, Gokyo Ri, Chola Pass, Nepal

Overview

Everest Base Camp –Gokyo-Cho La Pass trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Everest region. This trek covers not only Everest Base Camp but also Lukla, Namche Bazar, Tengboche as whole Solukhumbu (Distric) and some nice peaks (like GokyoRi or Kala Patthar). During this trek one of our goals is the Everest Base Camp – an elevation of which is 5364m and Kala Patthar – 5545m. When we climb Kala Patthar we can also see the southern face of Mt. Pumo-Ri which is 7168m.

We start the trek from Lukla after 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu.Then trek slowly to Phakding, your first day and night's camping spot. Next day then trek ahead to the Namche Bazaar. With time to acclimatize, before following the quite trail to Gokyo and Khumjung village in the high valley and visiting the ancient Buddhist monastery here. At Gokyo, morning hike to GokyoRi top for the world's most fabulous views of the surrounding peaks and landscape including the giant Mt.Everest, Mt.Makalu and Cho Oyo. Our journey includes Khumjung village seldom frequented by trekkers, the trek continues on with an incredible view of Khangtiaga, Thamserku and the Nuptse - Lhotse wall with the Mt. Everest rearing above. At the Khumjung we camp below Khumbila Peak, home of the patron God of the Khumbu, before making our way through lovely forests towards Pangboche and Thyangboche the many highlights of the adventure.

TheEverest Base Camp-Gokyo- Cho-La Pass trek allows you to enjoy all these snowcapped mountains right in front of your eyes. Cho-Oyu (8201 m), Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Pumori and Khumbutse are the highlighting peaks of the Himalayas that surround the valleys and glaciers of the area providing a scenic trip through the Khumbu region.The major highlights of the trek are the Base camp (the starting point of the Everest expedition) and the Gokyo valley (a beautiful site in the region) that allows a close-up encounter of the Himalayan range.

Detail Information

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed by our office representatives at the Airport and transferred to your Hotel. After fresh up, hang around near places. In the evening, there will be briefing by your guide. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square. (Meal: Breakfast)
Day 3: An early morning to Lukla (2713m) from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding. (2610mtrs). Flight 40 minutes and walking 3 hours (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m). walking 5:30 hours. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 5: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar. walking 5 hours (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3860m). walking 5 hours. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 7: Trek to Dingboche (4410m). walking 5:30 hours, (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 8: Acclimatization day at Dinbuche. walking 4:25 hours, (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 9: Trek to Lobuje (4910m). walking 5:30 hours,(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 10: Trek to Gorak Shep (5153m). walking 3:30 hours,(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5363m) and back to Gorekshep. walking 5:30 hours, (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 12: Hiking up Kalapathar (5545m) and overnight at Zongla (4710m). Walking 6 hours. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 13: Trek to Thagna (4500m) via the Chola-la cross (5420m). Walking 6:30 hours, (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 14: Trek to Gokyo (4790m). walking 4:30 hours, (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 15: Hiking upto Gokyo Ri (5483m) and trek down to Gokyo lakes. Walking 4:30 hours, (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 16: Descend to Dole (4210m). Walking 5:30 hours each day, (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 17: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m). walking 6:30 hours, (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2840m). Walking 6:30 hours, (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 19: An early morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Flight time 40 mintues. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 20: After breakfast transfer to the airport for departure. (Meals: Breakfast)

Note: This itinerary is made standard level. We can make trip accroding to your wishes more then longer or shorter.

Cost Include

International/Domestic Airport Pick up and drop off by our private vehicle.
Kathmandu hotel room on bed and breakfast (B) basis.
Domestic airfare from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.
Sagarmatha National Park entry permits fee.
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) trekking permit fee.
Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the Everest Base Camp trek in Lodge (Tea House)
Fully escorted Everest base camp trek with english speaking license holder local Sherpa Everest base camp trekking guide & each 2 persons 1 trekking Porter provided.
All program according to Everest Base Camp Trekking itineraries on full board.
Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs.
All land transfer as per above 16 days Everest Base Camp trekking itinerary by our private vehicle.

Cost Exclude

Nepal entry visa fee US$ 40 (duration 30 days from date of issue) you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. (it will be ready within few minutes) You will require each 2 passport size photos.
Kathmandu Hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
Travel insurance and medical evacuation in case of emergency
Personal Spending money and all kind of drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks) bar bill, Int'l Telephone bill, laundry, Hot shower etc. Tips for trekking guide, porter and driver. (Tipping is expected).