Gokyo via Chola Pass Trek

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and trek preparation (1,400m/4592ft)

As you approach Kathmandu valley, you'll notice a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the lush green valley below. At the Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will meet you, then drive you to your accommodation, later in the evening you'll be given a briefing by our representative and assisted with all of your travel requirements by your professional trekking guide. In the evening you will be taken to Thakali restaurant to have a welcome dinner which will be a totally different test and experience

Accommodation Kathmandu Hotel

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Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840m/9,316ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,561ft)

Duration: 30 minutes flight, 3-4 hours (8 km) trek

Your guide will be at your hotel early morning to pick you up and drive you to the Domestic airport, Your Everest adventure will begin today with an exciting flight to Lukla, a magnificent highland Sherpa settlement. Upon arriving at Lukla, you'll meet the rest of the crew, after a short briefing sifts through your possessions, load your rucksacks, and head off on your journey, which will take you through Chauri Kharka and down to the Dudh Koshi River, Phakding (2,610m), a little Sherpa village located in the green Dudh Koshi Valley, is reached through a wonderful trek that follows the river's bank. On the way, you'll travel by Khumbila, a holy peak revered by Sherpa that no one is permitted to climb, making it one of the Khumbu's few unclimbed summits, follow the trail from here to Phakding, upon reaching the village you take a stroll across town and chat with the locals if you're not too tired.

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Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,440m/11,284ft)

Walking Distance: 6-7 hours (10.5 km) trek

Today after early morning breakfast, set out for Namche Bazaar, also regarded as Nepal's "Sherpa capital", before entering the Sagarmatha National Park entry, make sure your permits are ready for inspection from here the journey follows the raging Dudh Koshi a milky glacial river, up to Monjo, where you'll be crossing multiple suspension bridges, including the famed Hillary Suspension Bridge. The settlement of Jorsale is accessed via trekking along the Dudh Koshi River, from there it's an uphill hike to Namche Bazar, the Everest Region's economic powerhouse. As you reach Namche prepare to be amazed to catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest.

Namche Bazaar is where you'll spend the night.

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Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft)

Walking Distance: 4-5 hours (6 km) trek

Today is your day for acclimatization and the village has various locations for an acclimatization hike. Early morning you will hike at the viewpoint which will provide you with a spectacular view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and Lhotse with beautiful sunrise which will show you colorful mountains, after this, you will go back to the hotel for breakfast and after that again you will hike to Everest view hotel, Khumjung village, monastery, and later on visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and learn about Sherpa culture and customs. This day will be a fabulous day.

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Day 5: Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3,860 meters /12,661 feet)

Walking Distance: 5-6 hours (10 km) trek

After an early breakfast, head on to the trail, the route today offers you breathtaking views of the Himalayan ranges. The mighty Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde are among the Himalayan giants seen from the path. Tengboche is the objective for today's trek, from here you'll get a close-up look of Mt. Ama Dablam, generally recognized as one of the world's most beautiful peaks.

Tengboche Monastery, the Khumbu region's oldest Buddhist monastery rises above the village, visits the monastery, and listens to the monks chanting their sacred text.

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Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 meters /14,465 feet)

Walking Distance: 5-6 hours (11 km) trek

After your early morning breakfast on your trek from Tengboche to Dingboche, you'll pass through vast plains and meadows to the Imja Khola, from where you'll witness breathtaking views of the Island Peak and Ama Dablam. As you reach Pangboche you'll stop for lunch, Pangboche is home to the region's largest Sherpa settlement, and here you can experience a unique Sherpa lifestyle and culture. Later on, in the day, hike from Pangboche to Dingboche.

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Day 7: Second Acclimatization Day at Dingboche (4,410 meters /14,465 feet)

Walking Distance: 4-5 hours (4.5 km) trek

This is your second day of acclimatization. After you’re early morning breakfast an acclimatization hike to Nangkatshang or Nagarjun hill (5,100 m), is one of the Khumbu region's most beautiful viewpoints, where technical climbing is not required, and there is nothing to be concerned about other than the altitude, there are other acclimatization excursions around the settlement. And after your day hike, you will chill the day.

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Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910 meters /16,105 feet)

Walking Distance: 5-6 hours (8 km) trek

Today wake up early morning and have breakfast then continue on to Lobuche, a tiny village with spectacular views of Lobuche, Pumori, and Nuptse, through steep mountain terrain, because of the high altitude, walking may be difficult, so take frequent breaks and stop for lunch along the way in Thukla (4,600 m).

Lobuche is a small settlement made up of settlements and teahouses that offer basic services.

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Day 9: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,140 meters /16,860 feet) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters /17,594 feet)

Walking Distance: 7-8 hours (12 km) trek

After your early morning breakfast, will move to Gorakshep, Today's trail will take you to Everest Base Camp, reaching the base of the world's highest mountain, the journey is one of the most memorable, although it is demanding and challenging, and as the height climbs and the oxygen level lowers, you may feel physically weaker. So, as suggested by your guide, take it gently and steadily. Gorak Shep is only a few hours from Lobuche; after lunch at Gorakshep hotel, you will be leaving your heavy baggage at the teahouse, and trek up to Everest Base Camp which takes 3hrs then back to Gorakshep and stay overnight there.

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Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar (5550 meters /18,204 feet) and descend trek to Dzongla (4830m)

You will wake up early morning according to your guide’s instructions then will start hiking to Kala Patthar, the most popular viewpoint in the Everest Region, trekkers go to Kala Patthar to get a closer perspective of the world's tallest mountains, creating a snowy ring around Kala Patthar, at 5,550 meters with a 360-degree panoramic view of spectacular Himalayan views and watch the sun's blazing rays illuminate Mount Everest's icy peak.

When you feel enough to be there will be back to Gorakshep then will have breakfast then head to Dzongla slightly downhill.

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Day 11: Trek from Dzongla to Thagna (4700m) via Chola Pass (5350m)

After your breakfast at Dzongla will start to move to Thagna, today is the toughest day of the trek as you'll be crossing a high mountain pass, Cho La. The path is steep and rocky, so take extra caution. From the top of the passing witness views of the Himalayan range, glaciers, and lush pasture lands. Descend towards Thagna on s steep trail. Once you reach Thagna head towards your tea house.

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Day 12: Trek Thagna to Gokyao (4790m)

After your breakfast, you'll cross the Ngozumpa glacier, along the way get your first sight of another Cho Oyu, and cross the longest glacier in Nepal. As you cross the glacier, you'll reach the pristine Gokyo lake and the beautiful settlement below. When you reach Gokyo you will have lunch then will take a rest, After a brief rest head towards the settlement.

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Day 13: Trek Gokyo Ri Machhermo. (4480m)

Head towards Gokyo Ri early in the morning, the Gokyo Ri holds a spectacular view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kangtewa, Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and even Mt Makalu. The view of the ngozumpa glacier below is also very beautiful with the three Gokyo lakes complementing it. Afterward, back to Gokyo and have breakfast take a rest, and head towards Machhermo alongside Dudh Koshi river passing rocky meadows, yak pasture, and Machhermo which takes 3-4 hours.

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Day 14: Trek Machhermo to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

After breakfast head towards Namche Bazar, the trail is fairly easy as compared to other areas of the trek, stop briefly at Dole and again proceed towards the trail to Namche and Overnight at Namche which is the heart of the Everest region then will chill your night at here with so many things.

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Day 15: Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla. (2840m)

After your early morning breakfast at the same hotel in Namche will towards Lukla the way is downhill which is easier than on other days and it takes 5-6 hours to reach Lukla and when you reach Lukla you can enjoy wildly because this will be the last day of your trek and you can end the trip with Guide and porter can give advice to them say goodbye happily to them as well.

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Day 16: Morning flight back to Kathmandu. (1336m) from Lukla.

The scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is always a delight, flying parallel to the world’s highest peaks and once you arrive at Kathmandu, you'll be driven to your accommodation. Take a break or go souvenir shopping.

In the evening, a special cultural program and a farewell dinner will be served to commemorate the end of your journey.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 17: Final Departure

Our staff will drop you off at the airport, you'll bid farewell to your newfound friends as well as Nepal.