Highlights
Moderate To Fairly Hard, 5550m
Hotel/ Guest House
Private Car/ Van/ Bus/ Flight
March-May, Oct - November
Gokyo Chola Pass Trekking Overview
Gokyo village is the last village in Gokyo Chola Pass Trekking which is situated just next to Gokyo lake (a crystal lake) in Everest region. It is a challenging trek with 5363m pass. Just a 45m hike from Gokyo lake will reach Gokyo RI which is a perfect view point to see Mt. Everest and other towering mountain peak in Everest region. Chola pass is between Everest Base camp and Gokyo lake and as a amazing view from the pass. It will be another challenge to you in the beauty of Himalaya.
The trails would follow the Mani Walls, prayer flags, Chortens and hundreds of year’s old monasteries. The mountain Budhism, the Sherpa people and their culture are inspiring.
Day to Day Itinerary
Arrive In Kathmandu:
We will pick you from Nepal airport and transfer to your hotel in the city center. Free in the evening. Later in the evening we will organize a cultural Nepali dinner at Nepali restaurant. Night rest at Hotel.
Transfer: Private vehicle from Nepal airport.
Meal: Nepali diner
Accommodation: Hotel in the city center
Program: Free in the evening
Kathmandu Sight Seeing:
After the breakfast visit UNESCO World Heritage sites (Pashupatinath- Hindu temple, Boudhanath - Buddhist stupa, Swyambhunath - Buddhist Stupa and Patan Durbar Square). Back to Hotel and free in the evening. Night rest at Hotel.
Transfer: Private vehicle.
Accommodation: Hotel in the city center
Program: City sight seeing
Meal: Breakfast at Hotel.
Taken care by: City tour guide
Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding 2640m 4 Hr Trek:
Drive to domestic airport early in the morning and take flight to Lukla which will take 45m. After arrive in Lukla meet your porter and Have breakfast tea/ coffee and walk to Phakding. Night rest at guest house.
Transfer: Private vehicle from Nepal airport.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Trek to Phakding 4hr.
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Trek To Namche Basar 3440m 5-6 Hr Trek.
Take breakfast at guest house and start trek to Namche. The last part of the hiking is bit steep today. Namche offers a good view of Kwongde, Thamserku and Kusum Kangru Mountain.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Trek to Namche 6hr.
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Acclimatization And Explore Day:
After breakfast hike to Syanboache from where we will see the view of Mt. Everest, Amadablam and many other mountains. If you want you can further walk down to Khumjung where we can explore the first school of Sir Edmond Hillary and the sherpa village. Back to Namche for night rest.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Hike to Khumjung and Everest view Hotel.
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Trek To Dole 4110m 5-6 Hr Trek:
The trek climbs to Mung Dada 3900m. Enjoy the panoramic view of Mountain View and descend down to Phorte. From Phorte once hike to Dole about 3 hrs and rest for the day.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Trek to Dole 6hr.
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Trek To Machermo 4410m 5 Hr Trek:
Compare to yesterday this is a easy day. You may feel difficulty to breathe as you are above 4000m.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Trek to Machermo 5hr.
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Trek To Gokyo 4760m 5 Hr Trek:
Gokyo village is situated in the lap of Crystal Gokyo Lake. Enjoy the evening around the lake.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Trek to Gokyo 6hr.
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Hike To Gokyo RI 5367m And Trek To Thangnak 4670m 7-8 Hr.
This is a great morning, you and have to wake up early at 5 am. Hike (1hr) to Gokyo Ri to see the Himalayan view and sunrise. Enjoy the view of Mt. Everest, Pumori, Cho-Oyu, Amadablam, Lhotse and many more peaks. Back to lodge for breakfast and trek to Thangnak.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Hike to Gokyo Ri
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Cho- La Pass And Trek To Tshola4661m 7-8 Hrs:
This is a long day. You have to start early as the trail is rough. The pass offers a spectacular view of Himalaya in Khumvu region. The trail can be blocked in the deep winter. Chola-pass 5368m approximately 7hrs.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Cho-La pass and trek to Tshola.
Meal: BD from local guest house menu (pack lunch).
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Trek To Lobuche 4940m 5 Hr:
The towering Himalayas are just next to you from here. This is an easy day than the previous day. Night rest at guest house.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Trek to Lobuche.
Meal: BLD from local lodge menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Terk To Gorekshep 5200:
This is the last village to this trek. Trek to Gorekshep is amazing with the view of towering Mountain View. It is just a 4 hr walking to Gorekshep and after lunch hike to Everest Base Camp. Back to Gorekshep and night and rest.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Trek to Gorekshep 4hr, EBC 1 hr.
Meal: BLD from local lodge menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Hike To Kalapatter 5550m And Trek Back To Lobuche:
Wake up early in the morning and hike (1 hr) to Kalapatter to see the Majestic Himalayas including Mt. Everest. Pumori, Cho Oyu, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and many other Himalayan peaks. The stunning sunrise from the Himalayas, take a picture and back to the guest hosue to take a breakfast. After the breakfast our journey to the Himalayas starts to get back.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Hike to Kalapatter 1hr, Lobuche 3hr.
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Trek To Tengboache 3880m:
Trek to Tengboache where an old monastery has. Check in to guest house and after refresh take out to visit monastery and Lama. Back to guest house and night rest.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Trek to Tengboache 5hr.
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Trek Back To Monjo 2840:
Take a look to the mountain in your back drop. Night stop at Monjo.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Trek to Monjo 6hr.
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Trek Back To Lukla:
Enjoy your last night at in the mountain. You can invite dinner to your Guide and porter. You can join them to sing or song.
Accommodation: Local guest house.
Program: Trek to Lukla 5hr.
Meal: BLD from local guest house menu.
Taken care by: Trekking guide and porter
Fly Back To Kathmandu:
Take early breakfast at guest house and walk down to Lukla airport (Tenzing Hillary airport) to take a flight to Kathmandu with the lifetime memory of Everest mountain region. Transfer to hotel and free in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel in the city center.
Program: Free day/ shopping
Meal: Breakfast in the mountain.
Taken care by: Tour guide/ free
Transfer: Private vehicle
Drive To Airport And Fly Back To Home:
Breakfast will be served at your hotel. We will transfer to airport and take a flight to home. Home sweet home.
Meal: Breakfast at Hotel.
Taken care by: Transfer to airport for the final departure.
Whats Included?
Accommodation
- Local guest hosue accommodations in trekking on twin sharing (bathroom outside)
- Three night hotel in Katmandu on BB twin sharing.
Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner whilst on the trek from local guest house menu.
Transportation
- Domestic flight to Lukla and return including guide.
- Arrival and departure transfer from Nepal airport.
Other
- One day guided sight seeing in Katmandu by car/ van.
- Applicable trekking fees (National park fee and TIMS).
- English speaking trekking Guide and Porters (one porter per two persons is provided to carry the clients personal effects)
- Duffle bag, sleeping bag and trekking pole in trekking
- Basic medical kit with trekking guide.
- Insurance for the trekking staff. (insurance as per state law)
- All the government tax and our (AATE) service charges.
Whats not Included?
Not Included
- International flights and Nepal entry Visa.
- Personal trekking equipment
- Extra Accommodation, meal and sightseeing in Kathmandu.
- Your travel insurance (for travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss of life, theft of or damage to personal effects).
- Tips and gratuities (crew frequently receives some recognition for good service)
- Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of AATE.
- Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, mineral water, monuments entrance fees, postage, laundry, video, camera, phone, etc.
- All other services not included in the “cost includes" section above.