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Gokyo Ri/Chola Pass/Kala Pathar 21 Days

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Our trek starts from Lukla, following the Dudh Koshi river valley towards Namche and the other main villages of Khumbu, Thame & Khumjung.

After Khumjung Valley, we branch off from the main busy trail towards the sleepy village of Phortse Tenga and finally reach our ultimate destination at Gokyo. Gokyo, a one time yak pasture, is blessed with two beautiful high lakes with a majestic view of Cho Oyu and other 8000 meter peaks of the region.

We climb up to the Kala Pathar (the ‘Black Rock’) or the Gokyo Ri at Gokyo, to view the Western shoulder of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Makalu which is far away. We continue towards the main Everest trail at Thyangboche, which has a famous monastery.

Our return journey is made via Namche Bazaar and finally we reach Lukla. This high journey concludes at Lukla and we are confident that this will be a great experience for you, an experience that you can cherish for a lifetime!

Fact Box
Starting Point: - Flight: - Kathmandu - Lukla.
Ending Point: - Flight back: – Lukla - Kathmandu.
Grade : Moderate-Difficult
Highest Access of the Trek: - Gokyo (5483m), chola pass (5520m), EBC (5400m). Kalapatar (5545m)
Trekking Type: - Teahouse
Himalayan Sights: -
Most Attraction of the Trek: - Close Mountain View, Sherpa villages
Best Season: - February, March, April, May, September, October, November
Meal: - Breakfast, lunch, & Dinner
Transportation: - Car / Van /tourist bus
Minimum Group Size: - 02 people
Per day Walking: - 5 to 7 hours
Itinerary type: - fixed / customized
Itinerary type : Fixed / Customized

Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at the International airportNamaste and welcome to Nepal. Our local representative will meet and assist you at the airport and will also arrange for your transfer and check in to your hotel.
Day 2 Kathmandu and Valley
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Bodhnath Stupa & Swoyambhu Nath Stupa. Here we may observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the Stupa. Where we can visit the surrounding monasteries and perhaps watch the monks as they chant their daily mantras. In addition, we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we will see Hindu holymen (or Sadhus), pilgrims bathing and, occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the ghats. In the evening, you will be supplied with your trek packs and final departure details for tomorrow.
Day 3 Early morning flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding. And O/N Fakding. (2652m) 3 hr
In the early morning we take the spectacular flight from kathmandu 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 build by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sheraps 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 Kosi River, where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, just above Chaunrikharka (2713m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m), it is a short walk to Phakding.
Day 4 Fakding to Namche Bazar. O/N Namche Bazar. (3446m) 5 hr
Today the trail ascends gradually towards Jorsalle, crossing suspension brides over the Dudhkoshi River before arriving at the entrance gate to Sagarmatha National park. After crossing three more brides the trail ascends 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 Namchhe Bazaar. The highest Sherpa market in the world.
Day 5 Rest days. O/N Namche Bazar. (3446m)
We remain at Namche for a second night to allow enough time for altitude acclimatization. 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 the sunset views from the national park situated above the village.

After breakfast, a number of options exist: trek towards Thame (3,810 m) 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. Others may prefer to relax in the friendly atmosphere around the village.

Day 6 Namche Bazar to Dole. O/N Dole. (4084m) 5hr

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, an attractive chorten sets off wonderful views across the valley to Ama Dablam, rising above the rooftops of Thyangboche. The trail then descends steeply towards the Dudh Kosi, leaves the main route through to Phortse and 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 .Time: 6 hours.
Day 7 Dole to Machhermo. O/N Machhermo. (4465m) 4hr

From Dole the trail climbs via Lhabarma at 4220m 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 4410m It was in Machermo in 1974 that one of the first Yeti sightings was reported in Khumbu. There are good mountain views from Machhermo and we’ll rest here for the night.
Day 8 Machhermo to Gokyo. O/N Gokyo. (4791m) 5hr

Beyond machhermo the trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho- Oyu (8153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4390m. We descend to the river banik before beginning the sleep 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 4690m. Then finally up a boulder – strewn path to reach Gokyo at 4,750m. We’ll stay at Gokyo tonight.
Day 9 Rest day in Gokyo.

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 10 Trek to Thangna
Day 11 Trek to Chola pass and cover night Jongla
Day 12 Trek to Labuche.
Day 13 Trek to Gorakshep. O/N gorakshep
Day 14 Trek to Kalapatar and over night stay Gorakshep
Day 15 Trek back to Dingbuche.
Day 16 Trek back to Tangboche.
Day 17 Trek back to Namche
Day 18 Trek back to Lukla
Day 19 Flight Back to Kathmandu. O/N Kathmandu hotel
Day 20 Rest day in kathmandu
Day 21 Flight back to home with Warm Good Bye..!!

Our Package cost will be included with Following services: -

  • Transfer International Airport and domestic airport/hotel/airport.
  • Well Come Dinner at the arrival evening
  • 3 times food (Veg/non Veg.) during the Trekking (breakfast, lunch & dinner) as a menu as you preferred.
  • Required numbers of experiences Licenses holder English speaking guide and supporters during the Trek.
  • All Government taxes and Everest National Park fee
  • Meal/accommodation/salary/insurance/equipments (All Nepali crew).
  • All Capable transportation during the trek.
  • All accommodation best available lodges during the trek
  • The flight ticket of guide. KTM/LUKLA/KTM
  • The flight ticket of clients KTM/LUKLA/KTM
  • All the nights hotel in Kathmandu as a program schedule with breakfast
  • First aid medicine during the traveling in Nepal
  • Domestic airport taxes
  • The sleeping bag during the trekking trip if necessary
  • TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Warm G O O D - B Y E with having Nepali food at the last evening

Our Package cost will be Excluded with following services

  • Meals in Kathmandu (Lunch and Dinner).
  • Tourist entry visa that can be obtained from Nepal Embassy/Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal.
    1. 01. Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu 02. Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal) 03. Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal) 04. Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border) 05. Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal) 06. Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal) 07. Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal) 08. Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal).
    2. Tourist VisaVisa Duration Fees: Multiple entry for 15 days- US $25 or equivalent convertible currency

      Multiple entry for 30 days - US $40 or equivalent convertible currency

      Multiple entry for 90 days - US $100 or equivalent convertible currency

    3. Tourist Visa Extension01: Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $30 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US $2 per day.

      02: Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January-December).

    4. Transit VisaTransit visa, for one day, can be obtained from Nepal’s immigration offices at the various entry points upon showing a valid departure flight ticket via the Tribhuvan International Airport by paying US $5 or equivalent currency.
  • Expenses of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips for your guide and support staffs etc. (Tipping is expected but is not mandatory).
  • Rescue charge, if needed our company can arrange it.
  • Any kind of unforeseen expenses.
  • Personal trekking equipments.

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