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 |
This 18 day trekking programme is one of the most popular trekking options in the Khumbu Region. The trek starts after we reach the Lukla Airport from Kathmandu. Our trail follows the Dudhkoshi valley through yak grazing settlements and rhododendron forests until we reach Namche Bazaar. We reach the beautiful hamlet of Gokyo on the seventh day of our trek. We spend two days in Gokyo where we also climb the Gokyo Ri.
We come across the Chola Pass on the tenth day of our trek and reach Gorak Shep two days later. In Gorak Shep one always has the option of climbing the Kala Pathar (5,545m). The Kala Pathar is one of the best places to observe the sun setting behind Everest. From Gorak Shep we trek to Feriche and then to Tengboche, where the famous Tengboche monastery is located. From Tengboche we trek back to Lukla and return to Kathmandu by air.
| Day 1 | Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in. |
| Day 2 | Flight to Lukla (2,840m) and Trek to Phakding. O/N in Phakding (2,652m). The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is 40 minutes of pure mountain experience until we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport. Our trek begins in Lukla as we descend towards the Dudh Kodhi River before following the trail leading to Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 3 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar (3,446m). The trek to Namche Bazar is a steep climb through forests of rhododendron around the Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing several suspension bridges and four hours of walking we reach the Sherpa market of Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 4 | Rest day in Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar (3,446m). Two days of rest in Namche Bazaar helps us in acclimatisation and prepares us for our journey ahead. Namche, the trading capital of the Khumbu region was once the trading grounds of Tibetan Salt. Even today we can see Tibetans selling rugs, clothing, salt and dried meat in the region. Namche is believed to be one of the best places on earth to see the sun rise and set. |
| Day 5 | Namche Bazaar to Dole. O/N in Dole (4,084m). On the journey from Namche Bazaar to Dole we get to see plenty of rhodendrons, pheasants mountain goats and musk deers. The uphill trail to Dole consists of long granite staircases built into cliffs. A panoramic view of several peaks, especially Ama Dablam is the main highlight of the day. |
| Day 6 | Dole to Machhermo. O/N in Machhermo. (4,465m) The trail climbs via Lhabarma (4,220m) to Luza (4360m) from Dole. The trail is steep sometimes and leads us to Machhermo after a climb along the side of the valley high above the river. The first Yeti sightings in the Khumbu region was reported in Machhermo in 1974. |
| Day 7 | Machhermo to Gokyo. O/N in Gokyo (4,791m). The Cho Oyu (8,1513) peak is best seen from Machhermo and the valley of Kantega below. The trail passes through Pangram (4,390m) and past the Ngozumpa and Longponga glaciers before we finally reach Gokyo at 4,750m. |
| Day 8 | Rest day in Gokyo (4,791m). Gokyo is a small village at the foot of the magnificent Gokyo Ri, a 3 hour ascent from it’s base. The view from the top of this small snow covered hill is breathtaking and captures a stunning Everest between the Changtse and Nuptse. |
| Day 9 | Trek to Thangna (4,650m). After spending some time around Gokyo Ri in the morning, we head back to Thangna after a hearty breakfast. We cross the Ngozumpa glacier on our way. |
| Day 10 | Trek to Chola pass (5,368m) and overnight in Jongla. Today we trek to Chola Pass (5,420m) which is a comparatively difficult climb due to steep slopes and glacial traverses. We stay for the night in Jongla. |
| Day 11 | Trek to Lobuche (4,930m). Lobuche is a pleasant walk from Jongla and offers superb views of the Everest, Kala Pathar and Pumori peaks. |
| Day 12 | Trek to Gorak Shep (5,165m). Optional Kala Pathar (5,545m) ascent 2 hours. Gorak Shep, is the Base Camp of the historical 1953’ Everest Expedition and the site where Peace Nepal Treks had successfully organised the 2009’ Everest Cricket Match. We also have the option of climbing the famous Kala Pathar peak (5,545m) in the evening. |
| Day 13 | Trek to Kala Pathar and overnight stay Gorak Shep (5,165m) Another day around the Everest Base Camp and the Kala Pathar. |
| Day 14 | Trek back to Pheriche (4,240m) From Gorak Shep we return to Lobuche and continue heading down the Khumbu valley until we reach Pheriche. Near the Khumbu glacier we come across memorials for climbers who died while attempting to conquer Mount Everest. |
| Day 15 | Trek back to Tengboche (3,867m) Once again we follow the Everest trail through Pengboche and reach the Tengboche monastery. |
| Day 16 | Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) The trail now descends to Namche Bazaar which offers superb views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde peaks. We stay overnight at Namche, a perfect place to celebrate the success of our two week trek. |
| Day 17 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla. O/N in Lukla (2,827m). On our way back, we cross suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, make our way through steep descends and walk past numerous tea houses before finally arriving at Lukla. |
| Day 18 | Lukla-Kathmandu Again, 40 minutes of pure mountain experience on our flight to Kathmandu marks the end of our journey. |
Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel, one night stay at the Hotel, all government taxes and national park entry fee, TIMS Card (Trekking Management System), required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation), airport taxes, accommodation during the trek, emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff.
All meals in Kathmandu, Tips to guides and support staff, Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies), Internal flight tickets, Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc), Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
*Spring : March-May
*Summer: June-August
*Autumn: September-November
*Winter: December-February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
Personal Equipment check-list for all treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camping shoes/thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts (both casual and for treks)
- 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
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag for waste
- Energy/snack bars
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: -
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
