Everest Base Camp – Chola La Passes – Gokyo Trek.

Everest base camp trek one of the typical trekking destination’s is an admired destination for trekkers in Nepal since the decade of the 1950s. The Everest Base Camp trekking starts from Lukla and follows the Dudh Kosi valley and climbs up to the gateway of Namche Bazar (3440m) a Sherpa region. The trail passes along blooming forests of rhododendron, magnolia, giant firs, across high mountain passes, remote valleys, villages, and monasteries.

The trail goes by a high traverse path to achieve the Thyangboche monastery stands at the elevation of 3867m. The monastery is structurally located on a ridge crest with superior views of the mighty Everest. The vista in the morning from the courtyard of Thyangboche is enormously mesmerizing and eye-catching. After, the path goes ahead to the Imja Khola and enters into the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before forthcoming to the Khumbu Glacier. The route goes behind the glacier, to Lobuche, a vantage point for impressive surveillance of the Ama Dablam, Taweche, Lhotse and other peaks. Trekkers too have an opportunity to soar Kala Pattar (5550m) where an awesome image of the Himalayan giants precisely makes your minds with wheezing speculate. Alternatively, the comeback route can be arranged through the Chola Pass, Gokyo, Renjo Pass, and Thame trail offer the pleasure adventurous psyche with more magnificent mountain views, verdant forested valleys, and possibilities to reading the Nepalese tradition and culture.

Gokyo trek one of the best trekking option in the Khumbu Himalayan region. Trekking over the Chola la passes and long moraine walk to the Gokyo valley is magnificent views and challenging terrain in the Himalayan in Nepal. Views from the Gokyo Ri of the Mt. Everest and range is much better than from Kala Pattar and Everest Base Cam itself. You can trek either from Gokyo valley to cross Chola La Passes or another side the trip is worth to extend 2-3 days in your itinerary.

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Elevation: 4554feet/1380meters

Kathmandu Adventure’s guide/staff meets you at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu, we accommodate to moderate hotel on BB plan closer to the city center, where you can get the variety of restaurant and food, shopping center etc.

Day 02: Sightseeing and preparation
We wrap up our last minute paperwork while you are enjoying a city tour with our guide in Kathmandu including, Durbar Square, Hindu Temple/Pashupatinath and shrines, Bouddhanath Stupas, or you just relax or pick up few items you need for your trekking. A favorite destination is the Monkey Temple, Boudhanath stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding.
Elevation: 2610meters/8563feet.

We fly on a twin-engine otter airplane to the Himalayan foothills where we begin our trek into the Khumbu region. The scenery from the plane are amazing, provide dramatic view of terraced hills and the distant giants Himalayan views. After landing at Lukla airport we meet rest of our staff/porters and trek to Phakding and 2-3hours.

Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Elevation: 3440meters/11286feet

Trek to Namche Bazaar elevation 3440meters/ 11286feet, Distance: 7.2km/ 4.5mile

We follow the banks of the Dudh Kosi River; crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. Soon after entering Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu Region and stay.

Day 5: Namche Bazaar: Rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
Namche Bazaar is a beautiful village many wonderful and interesting handicrafts shops and venders, testy food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains, spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lotse and the beautiful Ama Dablam. We can visit Sherpa museum that houses an exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifestyle and fabulous photography display by a local Nepalese naturalist.

Day 6: Trek Namche to Tengboche; Elevation3860meters/12664feet Distance 8KM/ 5mile
The trek continues along the rushing glacier river of the Dudh Kosi river with magnificent views of the mountains. We visit some of the amazing monastery, the spiritual center of the Khumbu region. Inside the monastery are incredibly decorative wall hangings, a 20-feet sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. Almost all the Mt.Everest Climber they spent night there for group luck and Lama perform a ceremony and hear the mystical chanting and music.

Day 7: Trek Tengboche to Dingboche, Elevation: 4410meters/14469feet Distance: 8KM/5mile
From Tengboche the trail drop to deDoche cross another suspension bridge on Imja Khola and climb to Pangboche among thousands of mani stones. Our journey continues, taking us to the traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquistite views of Lotse Island Peak and Ama Dablam.

Day 8 Rest Day at The Dingboche.
Optional day hike gain elevation and back to the guesthouse for night hold

Day 9 Trek Dingboche to Lobuche elevation 4910meters/16109feet Distance: 8KM/5Mile
Today our journey get little bit challenging because of height/elevation and continue along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for the climbers who have perished on nearby summit

Day 10 Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep Elevation: 5182meters/17000feet (Trek to EBC Ele.17575feet and Kala Pattar ele.18175feet)
After an early morning start, we ascend Kala Pattar (black stone) 18175feet and enjoy famous views of Himalayas, without having to climb Mt. Everest we stay at Gorekshep at the local teahouse.

Day 11: Trek Gorak Shep to EBC and back to the Lobuche. Elevation of EBC: 5357meters/17575feet.
If we experience bad weather we have the opportunity for a second chance to climb Kala Pattar. Today we will also continue our trek to Everest Base Camp, located at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall and back to the Lobuche and stay overnight.

Day 12: Trek Lobuche to D-zongla Elevation: 4860meters/15945feet
Today we are trekking towards the Chola pass/Gokyo valley; our trail divide right around the Lobuche and our stop will be at Dzongla.

Day 13: Trek D-zongla to Thangnak and stay. Elevation: 4700meters/15420feet
Today we hike through some pine forests on our way to Cho La Pass. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of the surroundings mountains of Lotse, Ama dablam, Thamuserku, and Mt. Everest, right after the pass a steep descent takes us into Thangnak for the evening hold.

Day 14: Trek Thangnak to Gokyo Elevation: 4750meters/15584feet
The day trek takes us to the magnificent Gokyo Lakes 5 absolutely brilliant lakes dot the landscape. We will able to take short hike to visit the various lakes. And night stay at Gokyo village.

Day 15: Explore Gokyo Ri and trek to Machhermo
Early morning, we depart for our hike up to Gokyo Ri (elevation 5357meters), a highlight of the trip that rivals Everest Base Camp. The climb up to the top of the Gokyo Ri is strenuous and takes about 3-4 hours to reach at the top. Once on the summit, the view of the Gokyo village, lakes, Cholatse and Norgzumpa Glacier are un real. You are surrounded by the Himalayan 8000 meter peaks, 100% an unforgettable sight. We hike down to Gokyo have lunch and hike to Machhermo altitude 4470meters. On the way we cross Dudh Koshi River and steep river valley. This is the region where the Khumbu people had their first Yeti sighting in 1974!

Day 16: Trek Machhermo to Namche Elevation: 3440meters/11286feet
Today we trek back to the Namche Bazaar. Shortly before reaching Namche, the treks takes us through a pine forest, where musk deer often graze/seen in early in the morning. Arriving in the town, we may see lowland porters, highland Sherpa, and Tibetan people trading food and supplies during Namche market time. We stay at the Namche.

Day 17: Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla and stay at Lukla
We spend night at the Lukle before we fly to Kathmandu.

Day 18: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu 35 minutes and transfer to the hotel.
At the evening get together for farewell dinner and share experiences.

Day 19: Rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 20: Fly to home.

• Experienced guide (4:1 ratio), local porter (2:1ratio).
• Domestic flights Ktm – Lukla - Ktm.
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu full day.
• Airport picks up and drops.
• Hotel 4nights in Kathmandu twin sharing room with breakfast.
• Essential group First aid.
• Trekking permit and TIMS (Tourism Information Management System)
• Our staff’s guides and Porter's salary, food, accommodation, and their insurance.
• Food during the trekking, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast and hot drinks tea & Coffee.
• Accommodation at local tea-house twin sharing room during the trekking

• Travel/ trekking, accidental/ health insurance (mandatory)
• Personal Expenses (e.g. snacks, coke, Mineral water, chocolate during the day etc)
  
• Mineral Water and Alcohol and all bottled beverages.
  
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, accept sightseeing and other activities.
  
• International airfare and airport tax, Visa fee
  
• Guides/ Porter’s tip.
  
• Emergency evacuation.