Gokyo Cho la Pass Everest Base camp Trek

Cho La Pass Trekking or Gokyo Cho la Pass Everest Base Camp Trek is also popularly known as Everest Circuit Trekking. The adventurous journey to Cho La Pass walks you through many exotic destinations with stunning views such as Lukla, Namche Bazar, Gokyo Ri, Chola Pass, Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp: making it a fantastic choice for any explorer. Chola La Pass route was first discovered and treaded by the great mountaineering legends Admund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, making this trek exceptionally special. In short, Cho La Pass Trek or Everest Circuit Trek is the ultimate choice for those who want to view the exclusive beauty of Everest Region, standing right at Everest Base Camp or the foot of the world’s greatest peak itself.
Trekking to Gokyo Cho la Pass is all about taking a thrilling adventure of delightful natural beauty of Nepal as well as to exploring the most mysterious place on earth. There are numerous majestic mountains for you to enjoy and those includes high mountains like Cho-Oyu, Gyaching Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Tawache. The trek will take you to the height of thrill when you will cross Cho La Pass, the ultimate destination of Cho La Pass Trekking.. After reaching Everest Base Camp, the dream spot of Everest Region, you will take delight in viewing Khumbu glacier and Khumbu icefall like paradise is now on earth. Kalapatthar is the most sought after and famous place of Everest Region, which is possible to witness via Cho La Pass or Everest Circuit Trekking. It is a superb place to view the tallest mountain of the world – Mt. Everest as well as other attractive mountains. Besides, forests of rhododendron junipers and conifers as well as settlements of Tongba and Gyele are the excellent to watch when you’re treading in Everest Region. The trail to Machhermo is all filled with fascinting brush junipers. A surprisingly interesting fact recorded about Machhermo is that: Yeti had killed three yaks and attacked a Sherpa woman in this place.
Trek to Gokyo Cho La Pass is just the right thing to do to gain an incredibly aesthetic experience for whole lifetime. If you have the spirit of a real adventurer, this is a wonderful way to challenge yourself as the trek is more challenging than normal level trekking. Contact Icicles Adventures Trek and you will get all the arrangement you need for this trek.

Price Includes:

• Airport and hotel transfers as per itinerary in private vehicle
• Three nights twin sharing accommodation with breakfast in a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
• Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu including temple/monument entry fees and private vehicle
• Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
• Three times tea/coffee during the trek
• Best available teahouse/lodge accommodation (twin sharing ) during the trek (we provide rooms with private bathrooms and hot shower at Phakding, Namche and Lukla)
• Staff– one professional, knowledgeable and friendly English speaking trekking leader along with assistant guide (6 trekkers : 1 assistant guide) and porters (2 trekkers : 1 porter) including their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, transportation, and accidental insurance
• Round trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla– Kathmandu including departure taxes
• Duffle bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket for use during the trek
• Icicles Adventure T – shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate
• First aid medical kit
• TIMS, National Park Permits
• All government taxes & office service charge

Price Excludes:

• Nepal visa arrangement (more on Nepal Visa Information)
• International airfares
• Excess baggage charges
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Added night/s accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, delayed departure, early return from mountain (due to any cause) than the programmed itinerary
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the programmed itinerary)
• Alcoholic drinks and cold drinks
• Personal expenses such as phone calls, bar bills, laundry, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, extra porters, etc)
• Personal equipments and clothing
• Tips for guides and porters (tip is expected but not mandatory)

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu.

As you land at Tribhuvan International airport, finish your custom formalities (visa, etc.) and get to the airport waiting terminal, you will find our representative waiting to greet you. He/she will be holding Icicles Adventure Treks and Tour signboard and your name. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private vehicle. Overnight in hotel Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Trek preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour.

After breakfast we start a guided tour of several historical andspiritual sites in Kathmandu which are also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (BouddhaNath) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. Later after sightseeing program, we will introduce you with your trekking guide and have a small pre-trip meeting. You are advised to pack your things and be set up for your actual adventure that will begin the next day. Overnight in hotel. . (Breakfast Included)

Day 03: Kathmandu Lukla - Phakding (2652m) 3 Hrs.

Wake up at dawn and be ready for the adventure. We will usher you to domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for an early morning flight. After an adventurous 40 minute flight above the array of beautiful green and white mountains, we arrive at the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), an entry town from where your trek begins. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world concluding in a dramatic landing site on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. In Lukla, we meet our additional crew members and do some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla, descend to Chaurikharka, head up the Dudhkoshi valley until we reach Phakding. As we just land at the altitude of almost 3000m today, to assist in acclimatization, we only have a short walk today. Yet, if you are interested in additional activities you can take a side trip to a nearby monastery Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m) 6 Hrs.

We start our walk soon after breakfast. Today’s trek is exciting not only due to few uphill and downhill walks but also because of crossing and re-crossings of Dudh Koshi River and magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (6,608m/21,675ft) from the Benkar village. We cross more bridges and reach Monjo. We get our trekking permits checked at the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. We tumble down and a gradual walk brings us to Jorsale, the last village until Namche Bazaar. The walk is enjoyable through the river bed and we reach Hillary Suspension Bridge. As we climb up towards Namche Bazzar, magnificent sight of Kwangde Peak, Kusum peak, Kangaru peak, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and many other magnificent mountains greet us. We break at the Chautara to admire the view. Finally, we reach the colorful village of Namche Bazzar, the main trading village in the Khumbu. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche bazaar – Hike to Everest view hotel (3900m) 3-4 Hrs.

In order to assist acclimatization today is a rest day at Namche Bazzar, which is an ideal place to spend a rest day to acclimatize to the new altitude before heading off towards higher elevation. It is recommend staying active and mobile during the acclimatization day instead of resting in your lodge. If you trek a few hundred vertical feet during the day, it will help you to properly acclimatize. You can either spend the day exploring Namche Bazzar or taking a hike to Thame or Khunde. Tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu, Namche Bazzar is centre of Everest region and has plenty of lodges, tea shops, souvenir shops, money exchangers, government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, restaurants, bakeries, etc. You can also even enjoy colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. You can visit Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where you can observe an assortment of things allied to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various flora and fauna of the Sagarmatha National Park. You can also take an interesting side trip up to Khumjung, Syangboche airstrip and Everest View Hotel, a Japanese build deluxe hotel which offers you great views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and others. Surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the scared peak Khumbila, Khumjung hosts a well known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. You can also visit to Hillary School which is in the same locatio. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 06: Trek to Dole (4200m) 5 Hrs.

The trails easy in the begging up to Kyangjuma & climb steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forests, which give way to fragrant stands of juniper and large conifers as the elevation increases. This trek is especially beautiful in spring when the rhododendrons are blooming. The trails pass many Kharkas, summer settlements used when Sherpas bring herds of yaks to graze in these high pastures. The route passes through the settlement s of Tongba (3950m) and Gyele (3960m) to Dole where there’re few hotels. The views of Khumbila and Tawache (6542m) are incredible throughout the day!! Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 07: Trek to Machhermo (4400m) 5 Hrs.

Trail climbs to Lambara at (4220m) and Luza at (4360m). The tails is steep in most places as it climbs through brush junipers. There’re Kharkas whenever there is a flat spot and the slightest hint of water. The trails continue to climb along the side of the valley, high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to Machhermo at (4410m). Here was in Machhermo in 1974 that Yeti killed three yaks and attached a Sherpa woman. This is the most credit yeti incident ever reported. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo Lake (4700m) 4 Hrs.

We climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho-Oyu (8201m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangka at (4390m) then descends to the riverbank before beginning of climb on to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. It’s a steep climb up the moraine, switch backing alongside the stream to the first small Lake at (4650m), where a family of green Brainy ducks resides. The trail now becomes almost level at (4690m). Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 09: Hike to Gokyo RI (5360m) 4 Hrs.

Early wake up and climb up to the Gokyo-Ri, for panoramic view of Mahalangur Himalayan range, it takes approximately 2hrs climb to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Tawache & a great looking of Ngozumpa glacier a largest glacier in Nepal. Then decent to Gokyo and relax with your Lunch & hot tea. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D

Day 10: Gokyo Lake to Dragnak (4760m) 3 Hrs.

This is a short trek to foot of the Cho-La pass; the trail leads you toward second lake & cross over Ngozumpa glacier. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 11: Trek to Dzongla (4830m) via Chola pass (5360m) 7 Hrs.

This is the big day of your trip!! Before crossing the Chola pass about three hundred meters is very hard!! You cannot imagine where to go especially if you are trekking of yourself. About 5 o’clock will be ready your breakfast then the trail leads gradually uphill until 5000m. This is a great view point of Chola pass & several peaks, then trail will descending to the Chola pass base camp 4800m. From here you will find very hard due to rocks, be careful with rocks…. Keep the trail continue after couple of hours from here you will be on the top of Chola pass. Then trek decent all the way to Dzongla. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 12: Dzongla to Labuche (4910m) 3 Hrs.

It is an easy day walking to Lobule; trek continues along the moraine of the glacier, with views of Kalapattar and Pumori, before reaching Lobuche. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 13: Labuche to Gorakshep (5180m) 3 Hrs.

After a short climb through meadows, look down on the Khumbu Glacier. Straight-ahead is Kalapattar – the best vantage point to view the entire south face of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks. Trek to Gorakshep and prepare for tomorrow’s Everest Base Camp Expedition 5400 meters. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 14: Hiking to Everest base camp (5400m) & bck to Gorakshep (5180m) 7 Hrs.

About 9 o’clock starts your Everest Base camp expedition though on the rocky trail. It is not much elevation different but there is lots of up & down it makes your body very tiring but do not harass, this is your dream since you were very young. Approximately after 3 hrs of hiking you will have been Everest Base Camp 5400m. Enjoy the view of Khumbu glacier & Khumbu icefall where the Everest Expedition starts. And trek back to Gorakshep. Overnight at Guest House.(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 15: Hike to Kalapattar (5545m.) & trek down to Pheriche (4210m) 7 Hrs.

About 5 o’clock in the morning, the day starts with a hike up to Kalapatthar (5545 mtrs.), an excellent viewpoint to observe the Mount. Everest and innumerable spectacular mountains views. Then trek back to Gorakshep for hot breakfast & trek descend to Pheriche (4210m). Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 16: Trek to Khumjung (3900) 5 Hrs.Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 16: Trek to Khumjung (3900) 5 Hrs.Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 17: Trek to Jorsale (2740m) 6 Hrs. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 17: Trek to Jorsale (2740m) 6 Hrs. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2800m) 5 Hrs. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2800m) 5 Hrs. Overnight at Guest House. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu (1310m) 30 Min. Overnight at Hotel. (Breakfast,Included)

Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu (1310m) 30 Min. Overnight at Hotel.(Breakfast,Included)

Day 20: Final Departure

Today your Gokyo Cho-La Pass Everest Base camp Trek trip comes to an end. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight a representative from Icicles Adventure Treks and Tour will take you to the airport for your flight back home. We are sure our service and the Himalayas hospitality has captivated you to come back again! (B)