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Cho La Pass Trekking
— John Wooden
Trip Facts
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Trip CodeAN- M023
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Trip Length17 Days
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Pricefrom US$ / person
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Route DifficultyLevel D
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Group SizeMin 1 to 12
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Min Altitude2610m / 8563 ft
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Max Altitude5545m / 18192 ft
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Route StyleTeahouse
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ModeFly In Fly Out
About Trip
Everest Cho La Pass Trekking is an adventurous journey into the land of mystic Everest region to witness one of the never- forgettable sight of the dramatic beauty of nature and mountains. The view from Gokyo Peak is something you would always remember!
Cho La Pass trekking provides a nice opportunity to connect and explore two popular single routes of Everest trekking — Base Camp and Gokyo Valley —through glacier walks, icy terrain, steep climbs and descends via Cho La Pass at 5368m. Cho La Pass trek is regarded as one of the adventurous trails of Everest offering pleasant yet strenuous walk (at times) with a grand view of several 6000-8000 meters peaks including Mt. Everest from several popular viewpoints like Gokyo Peak and Kala Patthar. We will also visit Everest Base Camp.
Trekking to Cho La Pass begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport of Lukla and continues downhill walk towards first overnight teahouse of Phakding and later climb steep uphill towards Namche Bazaar on following day, where we rest and acclimatize for a day. As the trail goes uphill, the change of vegetation and weather can be felt.
We follow the classic Everest Base Camp Trekking route and continue to Dingboche village via Tyangboche Monastery, where we again rest and acclimatize for a day and visit Chhukung valley. The trail ascends to Lobuche and further to Gorakshep, the last tea houses on Base Camp front. We climb Kala Patthar for the sunrise and then start to retrace our path until Lobuche and change course towards Dzongla to enter the Gokyo Valley via Cho La Pass.
Gokyo is known as the Valley of sacred lakes and awesome mountain viewpoints. Gokyo Lake — also known as Third Lake, out of six lakes around the vicinity is the most sacred place and where the local tea houses are. We will visit five lakes; climb Gokyo-Ri Peak to witness the grand sunrise atop of Mt. Everest (again) and get ready for descend towards beautiful Khumjung village, further to Namchee Bazaar and finally to Lukla. Walking past the Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries on way back, you will turn your head often to make sure that you are still seeing the white peaks until you catch a flight to Kathmandu and see it for last time from the plane.
Highlights
- High elevation adventurous journey of +5000m passes
- Tranquil Gokyo Lake and Beautiful Gokyo Valley (4790m)
- Base Camp of World Highest Everest at 5364m
- Immense mountain views including of four world highest (I, IV, V, VI)
- Top viewpoint of Nepal – Gokyo Peak and Kala Patthar
- Colossal Khumbu Glacier and Ngozumpa Glacier (largest in Nepal)
- Several old Buddhist Gompas and monasteries including Thame and Tyangboche
- Excellent walk through beautiful Sherpa villages and communities
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 02:Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking
- Day 03:Morning Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m / 8563 ft.)
- Day 04:Trek from Phakding to Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft)
- Day 05:Rest and acclimatization day at Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft)
- Day 06:Trek from Namchee Bazaar to Tyangboche (3870m/12697 ft)
- Day 07:Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4410m/14468 ft)
- Day 08:Rest and Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
- Day 09:Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16109 ft)
- Day 10:Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep to EBC (5364m / 17598 ft.) to Gorakshep (5120m/ 16798 ft)
- Day 11:Sunrise Climb to Kala Patthar (5545m / 18192 ft.) and trek to Dzongla (4830m / 15846 ft)
- Day 12:Cross Cho La Pass (5368m/ 17612 ft) and descend to Gokyo (4790m/15715 ft)
- Day 13:Sunrise Climb to Gokyo Peak (5357m / 17575 ft) and Lake Exploration Day
- Day 14:Trek from Gokyo Valley to Luza (4360m/ 14304 ft)
- Day 15:Trek from Luza to Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft)
- Day 16:Trek from Namchee Bazaar to Lukla (2840m/9318 ft)
- Day 17:Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 18:Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Included in the Cost
- Airport Transfer
- Arrival Pick Up: Welcomed by our representative on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the accommodation facility accordingly.
- Departure See Off: We shall arrange your final departure towards International Airport on private vehicle hoping to see you someday in arrival section again.
- Trip Accommodation
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights (Twin Shared Basis)
- Best Suited Local Teahouse and Dorm Shelter during trekking
- Trip Meals and Drinks
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with seasonal fruits during trekking
- Breakfast in Kathmandu Valley
- Trekking Crew and Staffs
- Experienced and Well Trained Government License Holder Trekking Guide
- Supportive Assistant Guide based on the group size
- Carryin Staffs to support the luggage of trekkers. They are strong to carry for two trekkers’ luggages, which is best-minimized upto 20 kg in total.
- All Nepalese Crew members’ salary, food, flight, accommodation and most importantly, insurance of each are already covered.
- Transportation/ Flight
- Private Vehicle are used for airport and trekking transfers
- Roundtrip Domestic Flight (Kathmandu Lukla) with airport taxes
- Permit and Paperworks’
- Necessary National Park Area Permit Fee
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Registration Card
- Packing and Equipments
- AN Seasonal Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (please care to return after use)
- Trekker’s personal gears and equipments are NOT INCLUDED.
- Others
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit (bring your personal medication, if have any)
- All applicable fees, local taxes and government taxes
- Trekking Map, Trekking Certificate etc
Not Included in the Cost
- Visa and Entrance Fee
- You can also obtain Arrival Visa at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
- Multiple entry visas are USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days respectively.
- Entrance Fees to Cultural and Heritage Sites during sightseeing
- Meals and Drinks
- Lunch in Kathmandu
- Any Meals than mentioned in itinerary above
- Drinking Water, Soft and Hard Drinks, Tea/Coffee during trip
- Personal Expenses
- Phone Calls, Laundry, Battery Charging, Shopping, Hot Shower, Additional Carryin Staff Support etc
- Trekking gears and equipments
- Personal gears and equipments (See Trip Menu)
- You can also buy both local made and original branded gears in trekking gear stores of Kathmandu.
- Travel Insurance
- No travel insurance of any kinds is included for trekkers. You should buy yourself a travel insurance that suit your adventure activities and cover possible expenses (Our Crew are Insured).
- Other Activities
- Any other excursion or adventure plan besides mentioned above is not included however; they can be arranged happily upon your interest on extra cost.
- Miscellaneous
- Tips of Gratitude for Crew Members (Expected)
- Cost arises due obstruction and delay on the programmed itinerary due weather problems, road situation. natural calamities and social & political causes (reason beyond our hands to take control)
- Any other thing besides the Service Include Section
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 30-45 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner
Day 2Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking Drive: 3-4 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 3Morning Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m / 8563 ft.) Drive: 30min | Flight: 25min | Walk: 3- 3.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 4Trek from Phakding to Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft) Walk: 5.5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5Rest and acclimatization day at Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft) Walk: 5.5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6Trek from Namchee Bazaar to Tyangboche (3870m/12697 ft) Walk: 5 – 5.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4410m/14468 ft) Walk: 5 – 5.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 8Rest and Acclimatization Day at Dingboche Walk: 2.5 – 3 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 9Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16109 ft) Walk: 4 – 4.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 10Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep to EBC (5364m / 17598 ft.) to Gorakshep (5120m/ 16798 ft) Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 11Sunrise Climb to Kala Patthar (5545m / 18192 ft.) and trek to Dzongla (4830m / 15846 ft) Walk: 7 – 7.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 12Cross Cho La Pass (5368m/ 17612 ft) and descend to Gokyo (4790m/15715 ft) Walk: 6 – 6.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 13Sunrise Climb to Gokyo Peak (5357m / 17575 ft) and Lake Exploration Day Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 14Trek from Gokyo Valley to Luza (4360m/ 14304 ft) Walk: 6 – 6.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 15Trek from Luza to Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft) Walk: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 16Trek from Namchee Bazaar to Lukla (2840m/9318 ft) Walk: 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 17Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Flight: 25 min. | Drive: 30-45 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 18Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Safety Concern
Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that trip is safely coursed. We truly understand the essentiality of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.
Room to Customize
Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the average level of fitness of travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time and budget plan of travelers. There is always a room for customization of the given standard itinerary if it does not meet your way of interest and then please pass your opinion. You may want to stay in Kathmandu by yourself or maybe do sightseeing around by yourself; we will give you more information to do it by yourself if you ask us.
We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling. It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.
Group Size
We, ourselves feel that the group size of maximum 12 pax is an ideal size to run the trip. However, we have also arranged the plan for large students groups, employee groups and able to organize such trip for groups upon request. All of our trekking plans are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey.
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