Everest Gokyo Chola Pass Trek
| Starts from : Flight : - KTM - Lukla | Grade : Moderate to Difficult | Price: N/A
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| End at : Lukla | Duration : 18 Days |
Everest Gokyo Trek is the most prominent and beautiful trek from where we can observe the magnificent views of the Everest region. The trek start from Kathmandu to Lukla flight and ends in the same place. You have to spend 17 days for this trek and the trek goes towards to the Phakding climbing to the Namche Bazar where we rest a night for acclimatization. To have a glance of spectacular view of Mt. Everest 8,848m, Mt. Lhotse 8,501, Mt. Thamseru 6,618m, Tawache peak 6,542m, Kwangde Peak 6,011, Khumbi Yui Lha 5,761m, Kang Tega 6,685m, we should walk above the Namche Bazar for 45 minutes.
Climbing to the Everest Gokyo Trek, the way is through Dole and Machhermo where the near musk deer can be seen with the beautiful Himalayas. We climb to the Gokyo Ri to see the splendid view of Mt. Everest 8,848m Mt. Nuptse 7,864m, Mt. Amadablam 6,814m, Thamaserku 6,618m, Island Peak 6,189m, Mt. Makalu 8,463m Mt. Lhotse 8,501, Mt. Lhotse Shar 8,393m, Mt. Pumo Ri 7,165m, Gokyo Peak 5463m, Cholatse 6,440m, Tawoche Peak 6,542m and many more on the next day morning. This trek is integrated with Gokyo Ri, Chola Pass 5,368m and Everest Base Camp 5,364m/Kalapatthar 5,548m. Crossing the Chola Pass 5,368m to Dzongla the trek heads towards to Labuche and Everest Gorakshep for a night. This is the last destination of our trek then we climb to Everest Base Camp 5,364m to see the fabulous mountains such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse 8,501m, Mt, Lhotse Shar 8,393m Mt, Nuptse 7,864m, Mt. Pumo Ri 7,165 Lingtren 6,749 in a very close distance.
Our trek ends here and we back following the route Feriche, Tangboche where the famous Buddhist monastery is situated. Namche, Lukla and take a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
| Day 1 | Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport & Transfer to Hotel. Namaste and welcome to Nepal, You’ll be met and assisted at the airport by our local representatives who will arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel. your hotel. |
| Day 2 | Early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m) and Trek to Phakding. And O/N Phakding. (2,652m) We usually rise around 4am to ensure we get the flight to Lukla (2827m). The flight itself is awe-inspiring as we fly parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering Nepal and Tibetan China. Flight time is about 40 minutes to the airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas in the mid – 1960s. After landing we will have time to explore the village. And after a hearty second breakfast, we begin the trek by descending towards the Dudh Koshi River, where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, just above Chaunrikharka (2,713m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m), it is a short walk to Phakding. |
| Day 3 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar. O/N Namche Bazaar. (3,446m) Today is one of the toughest days. The trail crosses several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River before arriving at the entrance gate to Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing three more bridges the trail makes a steep climb through alpine and rhododendron forests where we should see local deer, birds and other wildlife as we follow the trail for around 4 hours to reach Namche Bazaar. The highest Sherpa market in the world. |
| Day 4 | Rest day in Namche Bazaar. O/N Namche Bazaar (3,446m) We remain at Namche for a second night to allow for proper acclimatization to the altitude. Namche is a prosperous village situated in a large, protected hollow. It gained its importance during the period when Tibetan salt was traded for the lowland grains of Nepal. Today a limited amount of trade exists at Namche and Tibetans are often seen in the village trading rugs and Chinese-made goods, clothing, salt and dried meat. It is recommended that you take the opportunity to see both the sunrise and sunset views from the national park above the village. After breakfast a number of options exist: trek towards Thame (3,810m) along the beautiful Bhote Khola River valley, or visit the National Park Headquarters to see the interesting displays of Sherpa lifestyle and culture, mountaineering in the park, and flora and fauna. |
| Day 5 | Namche Bazaar to Dole. O/N Dole. (4,084m) The trail leads down through rhododendron scrub forest towards an impregnable looking rock wall on the north side of the valley. A ‘giant’s causeway’ of granite steps forms an incredible route up this face before the trail emerges on high grazing ground. One hour further down the trail are wonderful views across the valley to Ama Dablam, rising above the rooftops of Tengboche. The trail then descends steeply towards the Dudh Kosi, leaving the main route through to Pangboche, and instead turns north towards Gokyo. There is a good lunch spot beneath a canopy of birch and rhododendron just after the turn off. A stiff but attractive climb leads to Dole, which lies just above the tree-line. |
| Day 6 | Dole to Machhermo. O/N Machhermo. (4,465m) From Dole the trail climbs via Lhabarma at 4,220m to Luza at 4360m. The path is steep in most places as it climbs through scrub to Lhabarma. The track continues to climb along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machermao at 4465m It was in Machermao in 1974 that one of the first Yeti sightings was reported in the Khumbu. There are good mountain views from Machhermo and we rest here for the night. |
| Day 7 | Machhermo to Gokyo. O/N Gokyo. (4,791m) Beyond Machhermo, the trail climbs over a ridge for an amazing view. You can see the valley to Kantega if you look downwards and if you look upwards, you will see Cho Oyu (8,153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4,390m. We descend towards the river bank before beginning the steep climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. Afterwards, the trail levels out as it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4,690m. Then finally up a boulder-strewn path to reach Gokyo at 4,750m. |
| Day 8 | Rest day in Gokyo (4,791m). It is well worth the effort to make the 3-hour ascent to the summit of Gokyo Ri, a small hill which rises immediately to the north of the lake. The view from the top is stunning, with the west ridge and south-west face of Everest beautifully framed by Changtse and Nuptse, Makalu raising further to the east, and in the foreground to the north the chaotic moraines of the Ngozumpa Glacier leading to the snowy bastion of Cho Oyu. |
| Day 9 | Trek to Thangna (4,650m) This morning hike up to Gokyo Ri for the breathtaking sunrise and views of the mountains including Everest and many more. Afterwards we stroll back an hour to Gokyo for breakfast then trek down to Thangnak through the second lake and walk on the glacier. |
| Day 10 | Trek to Chola pass (5,368m) and cover night Jongla Today we walk the high passes. This is one of the tough days as we cross the Cho-la at 5,368 metres. The pass is not technically difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. After crossing the pass and reaching Dzongla we stop overnight at the teahouse. It has a very basic dorm room with cosy dining. Enjoy the fantastic views all around. |
| Day 11 | Trek to Lobuche (4,930m). This is an easy and short walk to be in Lobuche by early afternoon. From here there are panoramic views of Kala Patthar and Pumori as well as Everest. |
| Day 12 | Trek Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,165m) Optional Kala Pathar 2 hours (5,545m) About 3 hours beyond Lobuche, we reach Gorak Shep, the site of the 1953 expedition’s base camp and the 2009 Everest Cricket Match. An evening ascent of Kala Pathar (5,545m) is highly recommended for a sunset view of Everest. A sunrise view is equally impressive. The climb takes about 2 hours and can be hard work, but the effort is rewarded by the classic view of Everest and the Khumbu Ice fall, as well as Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori immediately above. |
| Day 13 | Trek to Kala Pathar and overnight stay Gorak Shep (5,165m) Another chance to take in either Kala Pathar or Everest Base Camp itself, where if you are lucky you can interact with climbers hoping to summit the world’s highest peak. |
| Day 14 | Trek back to Feriche. (4,240m) We retrace our steps to Lobuche, and keep going down the Khumbu valley. Passing the snout of the Khumbu Glacier, we reach a line of memorials to Sherpas and famous guides such as Scott Fisher who have died on Everest. With the stunning peak of Ama Dablam in the background, we pass the small settlement of Dugla, and continue to Pheriche. This is a large village and a permanent base for the Himalayan Rescue Association. |
| Day 15 | Trek back to Tengboche (3,867m). Following the main Everest trail down the beautifully scenic valley, we pass through Pangboche and re-cross the river before climbing to the famous monastery at Tengboche. It now has a brand new monastery, the largest in the area, as the old one was destroyed by fire. Built in the traditional style, with its gleaming copper roofs, it is as grand as ever. |
| Day 16 | Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,446m) A steep descent of around 500m leads through bird filled rhododendron bushes and fir trees to the Dudh Kosi River. Crossing this on yet another suspension bridge, we climb up the opposite side of the valley to reach the contouring path leading back to Namche Bazaar. Namche is the perfect place to enjoy some well-deserved celebrations! |
| Day 17 | Trek back to Lukla (2,800m) A steep descent for 600m leads to the suspension bridge crossing the Dudh Koshi River. We cross the river twice more before a rising traverse up the hill-side, past numerous tea-houses to Lukla. |
| Day 18 | Fly Lukla – Kathmandu where our trek finishes. An early morning flight takes us back to Kathmandu where our journey ends. |
NB – Extra days Hotel in Kathmandu can be arranged if desired.
Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel, one night stay in Kathmandu Hotel, all government taxes and national park entry fee, TIMS Card (Trekking Management System), required number of experience english speaking guide and supporters, guide and supporters daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments & all food and accommodation, airport taxes, your all accommodation on trek, emergency first aid kid to be carried by supporters
Meal & Accommodation
Peace Nepal Treks ℗ Ltd. can provide Hotel booking services in Kathmandu and Pokhara city as a guest requested with any plan as they desire. and our representative person can collect you up on your arrival time at airport to your hotel. After having a few hours rest at the hotel, either you can visit our office or I can come your hotel for our final trekking briefing with guide introduction and collect rest of the payment as a agreement.
Most of the tea houses trek, we provide our guide/supporters/trek accommodation/necessary transportation from starting trek and end of the trek and necessary entrance fee services, where our guest is paying all food (lunch/dinner and breakfast) on trek by themselves and also any other extra expenses as they using services. we suggest you that to have a hygienic, plentiful and nutritious food during the trek and use to drink more boil water above 3500m height. It makes you warm and healthy.
On Camping (tented Camp) trek, mostly, this trek offers with Package. It means that your all food (lunch/dinner/breakfast) will prepare by our expert cook on time. Many supporters are carrying all food during the trek and also will buy fresh vegetables and necessary food on trek where is possible. Our expert cook prepares varieties of hygienic food every day. Early in the morning, Kitchen boy bring you wake up tea (Bed Tea) on your tent and also serve you with small dish warm water to clean face and body every morning. Our expert cook and helper prepare morning breakfast and waiting for breakfast place. To start the day, breakfast consists of porridge, musli, chapati, omelet, fried or scrambled eggs with bread tea/coffe/milk and hot chocolate and lunch is generally provide with vegetable, pasta, breads, salad and soup. Dinner is heavy meal with 3 different course, soup, variety of vegetables, rice, meat, pasta dishes and completed with a desert. and also provide you hot chocolate/tea/ coffee/mild after dinner. we always provide you boil water for drinking where you need to fill with your water bottle.
Risk and & Liability:
Peace Nepal Treks (p) Ltd Takes your travel very seriously and will endeavor to make your time in Nepal as memorable and unforgettable as the many visitors before. However, we do not take responsibility for any circumstances beyond our control such as: landslides, roadblocks, political demonstrations or flight schedule delays. We do promise however, to do all we can to work around such circumstances and find a suitable alternative if the need arises. In an extreme situation, if you choose to cancel we will refund any recoverable costs we can.
It is essential that every client has suitable travel insurance when coming on a trek with Peace Nepal Treks (p) Ltd and we are within our rights to turn away uninsured clients if we feel their cover is inadequate. This is compulsory providing your insurances paper with your details upon your arrival day in Kathmandu or by e-mail which has to cover helicopter rescue in case of accident or high altitude sickness. If your insurance is not includes, then you need to make a small agreement between you and Peace Nepal Treks (p) Ltd that you are paying all the expenses made by PNT for your helicopter rescue and necessary expenses before leaving Kathmandu. We don't provide our services without your guarantee insurances.
Our trekking staffs Group leader/Guide and supporters will do best to make your travel safe and comfortable always and we guarantee you that none of them harm and steal your luggage. If In case of, the time and condition is against of us and lost your any luggage and any properties than we can't take responsible during the Nepal trip. Our Guide/Team leader can change your program with taking your suggestion because of the weather condition, your physical situation. All the expenses of extra days trek than program schedule,the trekkers need to be carried by them self and Please don't ask any money compensation, if the trek finish sooner by yourself. At Last, If you have any suggestion and complain about Team leader/Guide/Cook and supporters than you need to come at Peace Nepal Treks office otherwise we can't accept any complain after you back your home and all mistake and complain goes to you.
All meal in Kathmandu city, Tips for your guide and supporter staffs, your all food (Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast) on trek, rescue charge if needed, our company can arrange it (You have adequate travel insurance to cover any emergency situation), Internal flight ticket for clients, additional medication for altitude (Acetozolomide etc), personal expenses with any kind of unforeseen expenses.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
* Spring : March-May
* Summer: June-August
* Autumn: September-November
* Winter: December-February.
There is no seasonal constraint on travelling in and through Nepal. Even in December and January, when the winter is at its severest, there are compensating bright sun and brilliant views. The monsoon season does affect the summer months, so be wary that trekking can be hazardous, although there are some regions that are actually best visited at this time – please see our list of treks for more information.
Personal Equipments Check List For All Treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camp shoes or thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts (cotton not ideal)
- Trekking trousers (avoid jeans, something with lots of pockets preferable)
- Shorts, both casual and for trekking on hot days
- Swim wear
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Nylon Windbreaker
- Gloves
- Gaters
- Strong Rucksack
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Toiletries/soap
- Toilet paper
- Cigarette Lighter (to burn toilet paper when necessary)
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Unit may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag is always useful for waste
- Energy sweets/chocolate bars
These are the equipments necessary for Climbing Period: -
(Warm Down Jacket, down sleeping bag, down paints, Koflach Shoes, Trekking shoes and sandal, crampons - most fit perfectly, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Glove, sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances is compulsory have with our clients of trekking or climbing which cover ambulance and helicopter rescue if necessary while you are in accident or any sickness injury. It's not easy traveling without your travel insurances to Nepal. So for it, we always strongly recommended for everyone who are happy taking Peace Nepal Treks services during your stay in Nepal. your insurances most have to coverage with Helicopter rescue or ambulance include with medical services before you buying insurances which need to be Peace Nepal Treks program agreed. This personal travel insurances need to be with you along your traveling time of Nepal or please send us your copy to us which makes easier to support you any difficulties.
