Gokyo Chola Pass EBC

18 Days Trekking / (SKILL LEVEL: moderate)

ABOUT THIS TRIP
  • DURATION: 18 Days
  • ACTIVITY: Trekking
  • BEST SEASON: / autumn / spring / winter 
  • START: Kathmandu
  • FINISH: Lukla
  • ACCOMMODATION: Tea House
  • GRADE: moderate
  • AVAIABILITY: Yes
  • GROUP SIZE: +2
  • MAX ALTITUDE: 5,550m

OVERVIEW

  • SKILL LEVEL
    moderate
  • DURATION
    18 Days

The Everest Region is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal, offering close-up views of snow-capped high mountains, including the highest peak on earth, Mount Everest (8848m), as well as other impressive summits such as Mount Lhotse (8516m), Mount Nuptse (7861m), Mount Makalu (8462m), Mount Cho Oyu (8201m), Ama Dablam (6812m), and many more. This trek promises an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for all adventurers.

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Gokyo Chola Pass EBC

18 Days Trekking / (SKILL LEVEL: moderate)

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1300m

Day 2: City Excursion Trek Preparation: drive to rami chap

Day 3: Fly rami chap to Lukla (2,845m) trek to  Phakding 8km,  3-4hrs trek.

Day 4: Phakding to Namche (3440m) 11km, 6-7hrs trek.

Day 5: Acclimatization and Exploration day.

Day 6: Namche (3440 m) to Dole (4,200m)  12km,  6-7hrs trek.

Day 7: Dole (4,200m) to Machhermo (4470m) 7km, 4-5hrs trek.

Day 8: Machhermo (4470m) to Gokyo (4,800m)  7km, 3-4hrs trek.

Day 9: Acclimatization and exploration day at Gokyo valley.

Day 10: Gokyo (4,800m) to Gokyo Ri (5,360m) to Gokyo to Thangnak (4,700m)  8km,  7-8hrs trek.

Day 11: Thangnak ( 4,700m) to Chola Pass ( 5,420m) to Dzonglha ( 4,830m) 9km,  8-9hrs trek.

Day 12: Dzonglha (4,830m) to Lobuche (4,910m)  6km, 4-5hrs trek.

Day 13: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,160m) – Everest Base Camp (5,364m) – Gorakshep: 14km,  6-7hrs trek.

Day 14: Trek Gorakshep(5,160m) Kalapatthar (5,550m) and Gorakshep to Pheriche (4,230m)  15km,  7-8hrs trek.

Day 15: Pheriche (4,230m) to Namche (3,440m) 17km,  6-7hrs trek.

Day 16: Namche (3,440m) to Lukla(2,845m) 19km,  6-7hours trek.

Day 17: Lukla (2,845m) to Kathmandu (1300m) Flight:30-40 minutes flight

Day 18: Final Departure.

 

Remark: – Please note that cloud and turbulent weather is a regular phenomenon in the Himalayan range. It is thus possible that domestic flights from Kathmandu to/from Lukla may be delayed for a few hours or even canceled for a day or more. Fortunately, this does not happen frequently during the high seasons of March to May or September to November: but you need to plan for this possibility.

As a safeguard, we recommend that you add on a couple of extra days after your trek before you fly from Kathmandu to your onward destination.

  •  International arrival and departure transfer in a private vehicle.
  • 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis in 3-star hotel.
  • Kathmandu to Lukla and return airfares with domestic airport transfer in private vehicle
  • 14 days accommodation in tea house during the trek.
  •  Meals on full board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with tea coffee.
  •  Trek permit fees and NP fees required for the trek.
  •  English speaking local expert guide and porter on the trek.
  •  Salary, and insurance for staff, including their lodging and food.
  •  All government taxes.
  • International airfare & Visa fee
  •  Accommodation, Lunch, and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  •  Soft Drinks and Alcoholic beverages like Coke, Beer, etc.
  • Entrance fees for heritage sites, monasteries, and museum.
  •  Personal nature expenses like phone, wifi, gadget charging, laundry, gratitude, trekking gears, etc.
  •  Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation.
  • Any items not mentioned in “Service included the section”