Trip Overview

Everest Chola Pass Trek offers us an opportunity to be in mesmerizing Gokyo Valley which is an absolute adventure into the heart of the Everest region. This trekking is a thrilling adventure Passing through this pass will be an adventure for a lifetime which is regarded as Gokyo Chola Pass Trek. Trekking on this route offers you mesmerizing views of the mountain which is listed as the world’s highest mountain. Mountains like Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and many other peaks can be seen from this route. The trek also takes to the picturesque Gokyo Valley and this trekking is one of the most challenging passes in this region.

Trekking in these passes offers an exhilarating trekking experience which is highly recommended. It is less crowded and also offers so much in the natural beauty of many giant peaks in the Everest region. The natural beauty, rich and unique culture of Sherpa inhabitants, lush forest, walking over the snow, and mesmerizing views of the mountain make your journey more memorable. On the way, we have an opportunity to explore one of the biggest and oldest monasteries which is Tengboche monastery while doing this trek. While embarking on this trek, we have an opportunity to learn about the Sherpa culture and tradition.

Trip Highlight

• Scenic flight toward Lukla
• Mesmerizing views of the mountain like Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and many other beautiful peaks
• Explore Sagarmatha National Park
• Explore five glacial lakes in Gokyo Valley
• An exhilarating trekking experience that is highly recommended
• Natural beauty, the rich and unique culture of Sherpa inhabitants, lush forest, walking over the snow, and mesmerizing views of the mountain
• Takes to the picturesque Gokyo Valley

Transportation for Everest Chola Pass Trek

In the context of Nepal, there are two modes of transportation. For Everest Chola Pass Trek, we need to take a private jeep towards Manthali, and from Manthali; we will take a flight towards Lukla. While trekking in this wonderful, you have to take a flight and if you have planned by roadways then it will take a very long day. Everest Chola Pass Trek is one of the adventurous trekking in the Everest region which is perfect for those trekkers who are adventurous and challenging lovers.

Everest Chola Pass Trek difficulty

Everest Chola Pass Trek is one of the most challenging treks of the Everest region and crossing this pass trek is the biggest challenge during this trek. This trekking route is one of the biggest attractions of Nepal and every year thousands of trekkers come to trek here. This trek is difficult but it is one of the best high passes treks for experienced trekkers. Some of the difficulties, you have to face during this trek are the length of the trek, high altitude, altitude sickness, weather and climate, and many more. The difficulty level of this trek is a little bit difficult and you must prepare yourself mentally to complete this trek.

Physical fitness required for Everest Chola Pass Trek

Trekking and peak climbing in the high Himalayan land is not that easy. This trek is among the most challenging trek and most of the routes are moderate but some are quite difficult. For trekker who has experience in high altitudes will find this trek easy to a moderate level and perfect exercises make your journey a little bit easier. While trekking in the highland, you must have that physical fit where you should build up to being able to walk or hike for 6 to 7 hours every day.

Best time for Everest Chola Pass Trek

It is very important to know about the best time for trekking in Everest Chola Pass Trek. For trekking in this route autumn and spring season is the perfect time for trekking here. It is because, in these seasons, we will get a mesmerizing view of mountains with beautiful natural scenery. The weather is one of the most important factors to consider while trekking on this route and the weather and temperature is just perfect for this region. It has a moderate climate and clear skies where there is less chance of rainfall and snowfall which makes things easier on this trek. You can trek in winter and monsoon season but the scenery will not be that clear because there will be fog and rain everywhere.

Everest Chola Pass Trek route

Every trekking destination in the Everest region starts from Lukla so this beautiful trekking also starts from here. After landing in Lukla, we have mesmerizing views of the mountain with natural scenery. From Lukla, we start our first-day walking trek from Lukla to Phakding. On the way, we also get a chance to see mesmerizing mountain views with natural landscapes. During this trekking period, we also get a chance to explore beautiful Sherpa land where you get a chance to learn about the culture and tradition at Namche Bazaar. While embarking on this trek we get an opportunity to explore so many small villages like Dingboche, Tengboche, Chhukung, Lobuche, and many other beautiful villages.

On the way to this beautiful pass, you will get a chance to see or explore the biggest and oldest Tengboche monastery in Tengboche. Not only did that but also got to explore the biggest Sagarmatha National Park which is situated on the lap of Mt Everest. From Kala Patthar, we get mesmerizing sunrise views from Mt Everest.

Details Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu Valley and Transfer to Hotel

  Upon landing at the international airport of Nepal, you will see our staff pick you up from the airport. From the airport, you will drop by the hotel in Thamel where you will spend the overnight here.

  • Overnight stay at Thamel Park Hotel with Delux Room
  • Included standard Breakfast at Same Hotel

• Day 02: Fly towards Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m.) 3-4 hours

  The normal flight is from Kathmandu to Lukla in 30 minutes. but the Main season is October to November and March to May. At midnight, we will start our journey toward Manthali. We will take a private jeep to reach Manthali which takes almost 4 to 5 hours to reach manthali from Kathmandu. From Manthali, it takes almost 20 minutes to reach Lukla and in Lukla, we will have our breakfast. And from Lukla, the first day of a walking trek of this trek begins. Walking 3 to 4 hours from Lukla, you will reach Phakding and from Lukla to Phakding, you will have an opportunity to see mesmerizing views of the mountain, cross suspension bridges, and many more.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3441m) 5-6 hours

  This is the second day trekking for Everest Chola Pass Trek where we will walk from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the biggest Sherpa land in Nepal where you will get an opportunity to know about Sherpa culture and tradition. The distance from Phakding to Namche is 7.4 kilometers which take 5 to 6 hours. And in this time duration, you will cross Hillary suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi and finally reach Namche Bazaar.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 04: Rest Day in Namche bazaar

  It is the first rest day of the Everest Chola Pass Trek at Namche Bazaar. From here, you will get mesmerizing views of the mountain like Mt Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many other mountains in this region. At Namche Bazaar, we get a chance to explore the Sherpa Museum where you will see the tradition and culture of the Sherpa people.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m) – 5 Hours

  After spending a whole day in Namche Bazaar, we will slowly walk towards Tengboche. From Namche Bazaar, it takes almost 6 to 7 hours to reach Tengboche. And from here, you will get a mesmerizing view of the mountain Ama Dablam. On this trekking day, you will have an opportunity to visit one of the biggest monasteries of the Everest region which is Tengboche Monastery.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4360m) – 4 Hours

  The trail is very scenic but also quite challenging. The place has the best view of the towering Ama Dablam in the background and the view from here spectacular and dramatic.  It takes 5 hours to reach Dingboche from Tengboche where you get mesmerizing views of mountains and beautiful natural landscapes.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 07: Hike to Chhukung Valley (4710m) and return back to Dingboche – 4 Hours

  Today is the second-day rest of the Everest Chola Pass Trek at Dingboche. At Dingboche, there are several options available for short hikes today and in high altitudes, trekker success depends upon exquisite planning and expert trekking advice. You can have a peaceful time at the Inja River Flow on the eastern side of the valley.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m) – 5 Hours

  Our trail to Lobuche is snow-covered for most of the section after Thonka and the trail goes up to the drain of the Khumbu region. The path mounts up to Khumbu Glacier and almost half of the climb to the moraine is Dughla.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 09: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5365m) and back to Gorakshep – 8 Hours

  Today in the morning, we will walk towards Gorak Shep. It takes almost 2 to 3 hours to reach Gorak Sherpa from Lobuche. And after reach in Gorak Shep, we will hike up to the Everest Base Camp. Today is the most exciting day of this trekking where the trail is rugged and on the moraine. After hiking in EBC, we will back to Gorak Shep where we will spend the overnight.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kalapathar and Trek to Dzongla (4800m.) 7-8 hrs

  Early in the morning, we will hike up towards Kala Patthar which is just 2 hour hike up from Gorak Shep. In the Kala Patthar, we will get a mesmerizing view of sunrise views from Mt Everest. The trails are quite challenging but also get a chance to see a wonderful view of a mountain like Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many other beautiful peaks. After awesome sunrise views at Kala Patthar, we will back towards Gorak Shep and have our breakfast and slowly walk towards Dzongla.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 11: Dzongla to Thangnak Via (5420m.) Chola Pass (4700m.) 7-8 hours

  Cross over a small crest from Dzongla and descend slightly into a wide valley and cross stream to work your way up to the head of the valley. The pass is not itself difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traveler on the eastern side where the trail climbs through a narrow valley. The trail descends steeply towards Thangnak where we will pass through a pine forest after crossing Cho La Pass.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 12: Thangnak to Gokyo (4750m.) 3-4 hours

  After crossing Ngozumpa Glacier on a sandy shifting trail and cross the second lake and after crossing the second lake, we will reach Gokyo Ri. The trail is easier over a flat path following the Dudh Koshi River up to Gokyo which is a windy valley situated near the third lake.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 13: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5356m) 2 hour and Trek to Machhermo (4470m.) 5 hours

  Today, we will climb up to the Gokyo Ri which is above the village on the northern side of the lake where you get mesmerizing views of the mountain like Mt Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. Before reaching Machhermo, we follow the Dudh Koshi River where we will see a large yak pasture here.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 14: Machhermo to Namche Bazaar 6 hours

  The trail drops down to Phortse Tenga through the beautiful rhododendron forest. During the time of this day trekking, we will pass through the rhododendron and pine forest. On the way to Namche Bazaar from Machhermo, we will get a mesmerizing view of Mt Ama Dablam.   

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 15: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2850m.) 6-7 hours

  Today is the last day walking trekking of this beautiful trekking where we gently descend through the Hillary suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi and then our treks slowly descend the beautiful village of Monjo. On this trek, we will pass through many suspension bridges, and natural scenery, and pass through many Rhododendrons and pine forests.       

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu (1400m) 30 Minutes fly

  Early in the morning after having breakfast, we will walk towards the domestic airport of Lukla and get ready to fly towards Kathmandu valley. After reach in Kathmandu valley, get to explore Kathmandu valley.

  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Breakfast

• Day 17: Final International departure

  Today is the last day in Nepal. The guide will be in the hotel where you spend the overnight and the guide will take you to the international airport to see you off and hope you will give an opportunity to serve you again.                                        

  • Home
  • Breakfast

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