The Gokyo Cho La Pass Trek is one of the most popular treks in the Everest region of Nepal. Cho La Pass is a high pass that lies at an altitude of 5,420 meters. The Cho La Pass is the middle of the three high passes in the region and connects the Gokyo Valley with Everest Base Camp.
Most people prefer to cross Cho La Pass via Gokyo Valley. The trek to Cho La Pass is considered a challenging trek that involves steep ascents and descents, glacier walks, and crossing rocky terrain.
It is important to acclimatize properly and choose a gradual ascent to reduce the risk of altitude sickness. The Cho la Pass trekking route leads to two important trekking destinations in the Everest region: the pristine Gokyo Lakes and the famous Everest Base Camp.
The trekking route leads into the circuit and passes the most attractive places: Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri, Cho La Pass, Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. It is also possible to cross the Cho La Pass after going to Everest Base Camp, but very few people select this route.
The Cho La Pass trek usually begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a small airstrip in the Everest region. From Lukla you will start your trek towards Namche Bazaar, a lively Sherpa town and an important trading center in the region.
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, you reach the main Gokyo Lake from where you climb to the Gokyo Ri peak (5,357 m) and enjoy stunning summit mountain views including Everest, Makalu, and Cho Oyo.
After enjoying the view from the top of Gokyo Ri, you will return to Gokyo and continue your trek along the Ngozumpa Glacier over rocky terrain. You will reach Thangna, a small settlement at the foot of Cho La Pass. Cho La Pass is not difficult in itself, but it is steep and involves a glacier crossing. You have to be careful because the path is vertical, and the rocks covered with ice make the trekking path slippery.
After the Cho La pass, you reach Dzongla. The views of Ama Dablam and Taweche are spectacular. After Dzongla, you proceed to Gorak Shep and then climb to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and Kala Patthar (5,545 m) from where you enjoy an impressive close-up view of Everest.
Our return route passes through Tengboche, a spectacular place with a charming monastery, where you relax and savor the incredible scenery, which includes Everest (8,848 m), Ama Dablam (6,856 m), Kantega (6,809 m), Kwangde (6,194 m), Nuptse (7,879 m), Lhotse (8,511 m), and many other peaks.
Our Cho La Pass trekking plan below takes you first to Gokyo Lake and Cho La Pass, then to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and up to Kala Patthar, which is a common trekking route. It is also possible to go counter-clockwise first to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, then cross the Cho La Pass (5,420 m) and go to the Gokyo Valley.
19 days Gokyo Cho La Pass Trek includes 14 days trekking (15 days from Kathmandu), one day sightseeing and one day rest in Kathmandu, two days for arrival and departure from Kathmandu. However, if you want to extend the Cho La Pass trekking route, you can take a day trip to Gokyo Fifth Lake. It is a good place to visit in the area, but you will need an extra day.
The cost of the Chola Pass trekking package depends on various factors, such as the duration of the trek, the size of the group (Larger groups might be able to negotiate better rates, while solo trekkers or small groups may pay a premium for personalized services), the level of services included (budget, standard, luxury) and the reputation and standard of the trekking company you choose.
The Alpine Adventure Club announces the cost and some fixed departure dates for the Cho La Pass Trek for groups joining in 2024 and 2025, the cost includes the standard service. If you wish to participate in a private trek, the cost will be different.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Kathmandu flight to Lukla trek to Phakding (2,610 m)
Day 04: Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 06: Namche Bazaar trek to Dole (4,090 m)
Day 07: Dole trek to Machhermo (4,410 m)
Day 08: Machhermo trek to Gokyo (4,750 m)
Day 09: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) and trek to Thangna/Dragnag (4,700 m)
Day 10: Thangna trek to Dzongla (4,830 m) over the Cho La Pass (5,420 m)
Day 11: Dzongla to Lobuche (4,910 m)
Day 12: Lobuche trek to Gorak Shep (5,140 m) and hike to Everest base camp (5,364 m)
Day 13: Hike to Kala Pattar (5,545 m) then trek to Dingboche (4,410 m)
Day 14: Dingboche trek to Tengboche (3,867 m)
Day 15: Tengboche trek to Monjo (2,835 m)
Day 16: Monjo trek to Lukla (2,840 m)
Day 17: Lukla flight to Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Day 18: Reserve Day in Kathmandu
Day 19: Depart Kathmandu
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