Numerous hikers dream achievements of trekking in Nepal-reaching the highest mountain in the world-Mount Everest base camp.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp has become the most popular route for mountain expeditions in Nepal. But outside the Everest Base Camp, there are many hidden roads and secrets waiting for us to explore, one of which is Gokyo Lake.
If you are willing to add an extra three days, it is very easy to add this spectacular lake tour to the itinerary of the Everest Base Camp. It will be very beneficial to make a difficult hike through Cholo pass.
Trip Highlights:
- Acute Mountain Sickness friendly itinerary.
- High suspension Hanging Bridges.
- 5 nights attached bathroom with a hot shower in lodges.
- Explore Local Sherpa Culture and tradition with Tibetan Buddhism and practice.
- 2-night acclimatization before heading Everest Base Camp.
- Dramatic take on/off in Lukla gateway to Everest Base Camp.
- The highest Base camp of highest Mountain (roof of the world).
- Heart-touching view of Mount Everest (8848) Sunrise and Sunset from Kala Pathar(5545m).
- Hygiene meals every day and Comfortable Accommodation.
- Closest view of the Himalayas and glacier lakes on the route to Everest Base Camp.
- Minimum 15 years experience local guide and porter.
How is the scenery of the Chola pass trek?
When trekking through the mountains of Nepal, you cannot miss the scenery there. In other words, every hike has its own scenery and experience.
Hiking to the Everest Base Camp, you will pass by local villages, visit Tyangboche Monastery, walk through the forest, and admire 4 of the highest peaks in the world, including Cho Oyu(8201m), Lhotse(8516m), Makalu, and Mount Everest(8848m). On Lake Gokyo, you can see a peaceful view of a relatively untouched place, passing through forgotten valleys, traditional villages, impressive glaciers, and of course, peaceful mountain lakes.
Gokyo Lake is composed of six spectacular glacial lakes with an altitude between 4700 meters and 5000 meters, making it one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. From these sparkling turquoise lakes, you can see amazing panoramic views of more than 8,000-meter-high peaks, including Mount Everest from Gokyo RI.
Trekking itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) and transfer to hotel (15-minutes driving).
Day 2. Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)(6 hours sightseeing).
Day 3. Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek from Lukla to Chheplung(2660m)- Ghat(2492m)- Chhuthawa(2591m)-to Phakding (2,610m/8,8562ft) {9 kilometer 3 to 4 hours trek}.
Day 4. Trek from Phakding to Zamfute(2730m) to Toktok(2750m)- Benkar(2630m) to Monjo(2835m) to Jorsalle(2740m)to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 12 kilometer, 5 to 6 hours trek.
Day 5. Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (day hike to Everest viewpoint (3880m). The world's highest point star hotel.
Day 6. Trek from Namche to Kyangjuma (3550m) to Mongla to Phortsethanga(3680m) to Tongba(3950m)to Dole (4200m/13,776ft), 7 kilometres 5 to 6 hours trek.
Day 7. Trek from Dole to Lhabarma(4330m) to Luza(4360m) to Machharmo (4470m/ 14,663ft), 4 kilometer 4 to 5 hours trek.
Day 8. Trek from Machharmo to Pangla (4480m) to Longpongo (4720m) to Gokyo (4790m/15,744ft), 6.8 kilometres 3 to 4 hours trek.
Day 9. Rest and buffer day at Gokyo. Day hike to Gokyo RI for seeing Everest's best view.
Day 10. Hike to Gokyo RI (5,330m/17,483ft), and trek to Thaknak (4750m/15580ft), 8 kilometer, 6 to 7 hours trek.
Day 11. Trek to Cho-la Pass (5367m/17604ft) to Dzongla (4,850m/15908ft), 5-6 hrs. walk, 9.5 kilometer.
Day 12. Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4920m/16,929ft), 3 hours trek, 4 kilometer.
Day 13. Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft) and Gorakshep, 5 to 6 hrs. trek, 11.4 kilometres.
Day 14. Kalapatthar (5,550m/18,204ft) hike and stroll back to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft.), 7-8 hours trek, 8 kilometer.
Day 15. Trek to Namche (3,440m/12684ft), 8 hours trek, 22 kilometres.
Day 16. Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 8-9 hours trek, 19.8 kilometres.
Day 17. Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft.)(30 minutes flight).
Day 18. Departure your trip or extend your trip to Kathmandu with an add-in cost.