Cho La Pass Trek

Cho La Pass Trek is one of the most popular trekking in the Everest region of Nepal. Cho la Pass is a summit pass situated at an altitude of 5,420 meters. The trek route leads the circuit through the most fascinating places Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri, Cho La Pass, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar. It is also possible to cross the Cho La Pass via Everest Base Camp, but most people prefer to pass through the Gokyo Lakes. After a spectacular mountain flight to Lukla, the trek begins and we follow the Dudh Koshi valley to reach Namche Bazaar. The trail to Gokyo is a gradual climb up a valley passing through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen. Through small yak-grazing settlements, we reach the Gokyo Lake where we climb to the Gokyo Ri (peak, 5357 m) and enjoy stunning summit mountain views including Everest, Makalu, and Cho Oyo.

After the Cho La pass, we reach Dzongla. The views of Ama Dablam and Taweche are spectacular. After Dzongla, we proceed to Gorak Shep and then climb to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and Kala Patthar (5545m) from where we enjoy an impressive close-up view of Everest. Our return route passes through Tengboche, a spectacular place with a charming monastery, where we relax and savor the incredible scenery, which includes Everest (8848.86 m), Ama Dablam (6856 m), Kantega (6809 m), Kwangde (6194 m), Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse (8511 m), and many other peaks.

Our Gokyo Cho La Pass trek itinerary below goes first to Gokyo Lake and Cho La Pass, then climbs to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Kala Patthar which is a common use trek route but it is also possible to build anticlockwise, the first Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar then cross the Cho La Pass (5420 m) to the Gokyo Valley.

Cho La Pass Trek en route has good availability of teahouse/lodge facilities, provides basic accommodation and hygienic food to trekkers so most of the trekkers prefer to eat and sleep in the teahouse which is much cheaper than doing a camping trek.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Flight to Lukla trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 06: Trek to Dole (4090m)
Day 07: Trek to Machhermo (4410m)
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4750m)
Day 09: Day Hike to Gokyo Ri (5357m)
Day 10: Trek to Thangna/Dragnag (4700m)
Day 11: Trek to Dzongla (4830m) Over the Cho La Pass ( 5420m)
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4910m)
Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5140m) then visit Everest base camp (5364m)
Day 14: Hike to Kala Pattar (5545m) then trek to Dingboche (4410m)
Day 15: Trek to Tengboche (3867m)
Day 16: Trek to Monjo (2835m)
Day 17: Trek to Lukla (2840m)
Day 18: Flight to Kathmandu (1350m)
Day 19: Reserve Day in Kathmandu
Day 20: Depart Kathmandu

PRICE INCLUDES:-

• Airport pick up and airport drop by private transportation including before and after the trek
• Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (2 and above participants get twin sharing room in 3-star standard hotel)
• Historical monument city sightseeing with a tour guide
• Historical monuments city sightseeing transportation by Non A/C Comfortable Vehicle
• Kathmandu sightseeing/monument visits Entrance fees
• Domestic air tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla, Lukla to Kathmandu for guests and guide
• Trekking accommodation in normal Trekkers Lodge/Teahouse (2 and above participants get twin sharing room)
• Three time meals a day during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner/Main course
• Dessert (Fresh Fruits/Chocolate) after dinner on behalf of the company
• One Experienced English-speaking, government licensed and ministry of tourism trained trekking guide and his food, accommodation, and salary
• Porters from Lukla to carry your luggage while trekking (Two guests get one porter carrying a maximum of 25 kg of luggage)
• Everest / Sagarmatha National park entry fee
• Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fee
• Insurance for Nepalese staff (Trekking guide and Porters)
• Nepal Government taxes and office service charge
  
  

PRICE EXCLUDES:-

• Lunch and Dinner during the stay in Kathmandu
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• International air tickets and airport taxes
• Nepal visa fee
• Personal trekking equipment and Clothing
• Wire Transfer charge or Credit card service charge as company rule
• Alcoholic beverages, laundry, Telephone calls and all types of hot drinks in Trekking
• Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water etc
• Hot water, battery charge and hot shower charge during the trek (If need to pay)
• Personal nature expenses and Tipping (Tips)
• High risk medical / travel insurance and First aid kit
• Expenses resulting from delays beyond our control in case of weather, flight cancellations, or natural calamities
• Emergency rescue evacuation (if needed)
• Any other things not mentioned