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Cho La Pass Trekking
— John Wooden
Trip Facts
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Trip Code AN- M023
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Trip Length 16 Days
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Route Difficulty Level D
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Group Size Min 2 to 8
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Min Altitude 2610m / 8563 ft
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Max Altitude 5545m / 18192 ft
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Route Style Teahouse
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Mode Fly 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:Drive from Kathmandut to Ramechhap and transfer to Hotel
- Day 02:Morning Flight from Ramechhap to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m / 8563 ft.)
- Day 03:Trek from Phakding to Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft)
- Day 04:Rest and acclimatization day at Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft)
- Day 05:Trek from Namchee Bazaar to Tyangboche (3870m/12697 ft)
- Day 06:Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4410m/14468 ft)
- Day 07:Rest and Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
- Day 08:Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16109 ft)
- Day 09:Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep to EBC (5364m / 17598 ft.) to Gorakshep (5120m/ 16798 ft)
- Day 10:Sunrise Climb to Kala Patthar (5545m / 18192 ft.) and trek to Dzongla (4830m / 15846 ft)
- Day 11:Cross Cho La Pass (5368m/ 17612 ft) and descend to Gokyo (4790m/15715 ft)
- Day 12:Sunrise Climb to Gokyo Peak (5357m / 17575 ft) and Lake Exploration Day
- Day 13:Trek from Gokyo Valley to Luza (4360m/ 14304 ft)
- Day 14:Trek from Luza to Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft)
- Day 15:Trek from Namchee Bazaar to Lukla (2840m/9318 ft)
- Day 16:Flight from Lukla to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu
- Day 17:Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Included in the Cost
- All Airport Arrival and Departure Transfers
- Best Suited Local Teahouse Accommodation during trekking
- 1 Experience Leader Guide, Porter (1 per 2 trekkers) and Assistant as per group size
- 15 Breakfast, 16 Dinner, 16 Lunch with seasonal fruits and cups of tea
- All Expense of Nepalese Crew Members including salary, insurance, food, accommodation, equipments and transfers
- Roundtrip Domestic Flight (Ramechhap Lukla) with airport taxes
- All necessary National Park Permit and Paperworks
- All necessary trekking transfers in private vehicle
- Seasonal Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (return after use)
- Our Duffel Bag, Trip Map and Adventure Certificate
- Farewell Nepalese Cultural Dinner
- Comprehensive First Aid Medical Kit
- All applicable fees, local and government taxes
Not Included in the Cost
- Nepal Visa Fee and International Airfare
- Meals and Accommodation in Kathmandu Valley
- Personal Trekking Gears and Equipments
- Trekking Expenses like Drinking Water, Soft & Hard Drinks, Juice, Phone Calls, Internet Use, Battery Charging, Laundry, Hot Shower, Donation, Additional Porter etc
- Any Kinds of Health or Travel Insurance (It is mandatory to reduce the possible expense in case of emergency evacuation)
- Cost arises due to obstruction and delays in the program itinerary due to weather problems,
- Any Kinds of Tipping to Crew Members (Expected)
- Any other expenses or activities besides “Service Provided”
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Drive from Kathmandut to Ramechhap and transfer to HotelDrive: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Guest House | Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2Morning Flight from Ramechhap to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m / 8563 ft.)Drive: 30min | Flight: 25min | Walk: 3- 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 3Trek from Phakding to Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft) Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 4Rest and acclimatization day at Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft) Walk: 4 - 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5Trek from Namchee Bazaar to Tyangboche (3870m/12697 ft) Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4410m/14468 ft) Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7Rest and Acclimatization Day at Dingboche Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 8Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16109 ft) Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 9Trek 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 10Sunrise Climb to Kala Patthar (5545m / 18192 ft.) and trek to Dzongla (4830m / 15846 ft) Walk: 7 – 8 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 11Cross Cho La Pass (5368m/ 17612 ft) and descend to Gokyo (4790m/15715 ft) Walk: 7 – 8 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 12Sunrise Climb to Gokyo Peak (5357m / 17575 ft) and Lake Exploration Day Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 13Trek from Gokyo Valley to Luza (4360m/ 14304 ft) Walk: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 14Trek from Luza to Namchee Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft) Walk: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 15Trek from Namchee Bazaar to Lukla (2840m/9318 ft) Walk: 7 - 8 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 16Flight from Lukla to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu Flight: 20-25 min | Drive: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: B, L,D
Day 17Final 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. 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.
Trip Price and Group Size : The given price is valid for group size of 2 to 8 only. 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. We found that the group size of 8 is optimal size to run these trips, however we can organize a trip plan for any group size upon the request.
Single Traveler : If you are a single traveler and want to have private trip then please let us know your preference and we shall furnish you an ideal price based on your choice.
Group of More than 8: We also have a good experience of handling big groups of volunteers, employees, students and able to organize a trip plan upon request. Please kindly submit your group size information and we will garnish a proper trip plan and price for you in no time.
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