Cho La Pass Trekking
The Cho La Pass trekking is one of the most dramatic trekking route of Nepal as it combines the magnificent classic close-up views of Everest from Kalapathar, the awesome experience of Everest Base Camp, the Gokyo Lakes, the ascent of Gokyo Ri for superb, panoramic views of the Himalayas and the thrill of crossing of the Cho La pass – a remote high altitude pass with captivating scenery.
After the exciting flight into Lukla, we trek up to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital with its diverse and colorful mix of people, Sherpa museum, monastery and busy market stalls full of local products and Tibetan artifacts - an interesting and 'rewarding' experience. Leaving the popular Everest base camp trails behind us, we trek up the serene Gokyo Valley, past 3 breathtakingly beautiful glacial lakes set among glistening, snow-capped peaks. Then we ascend Gokyo Ri in the crisp early sunrise for incredible 360 degree views of many of the world's highest peaks, Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nupste and Makalu and the massive Nagozumpa glacier, the longest in the Nepal. After exploring the Gokyo valley, on the way to Everest base camp and Kalapathar we cross the Cho La (5420m) – a challenging pass that is rarely attempted by most trekking groups but you are rewarded with wonderful views as you descend through pristine snowfields into a broad isolated valley. You feel the increasing delight and anticipation of coming ever closer to Everest, the highest mountain on world.
After making your own historical footprint at Everest Base camp, an unforgettable experience, our descending route encompasses many cultural sights – Pangboche, a traditional Sherpa village, Tengboche with its famous and wonderful ornately decorated Buddhist monastery and fascinating cultural site. This is a combination of Gokyo lakes and Everest base camp treks link with the trek over the challenging Cho la pass.
ITINERARY:
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotelDay 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Kathmandu Flight to Lukla Trek to Phakding (2600m)
Day 04 Phakding Trekto Namche Bazar (3440m)
Day 05 Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar
Day 06 Namche Bazaar trek to Khumjung (3780m)
Day 07 Khumjung trek to Dole (4200m)
Day 08 Dole trek to Machhermo (4480m)
Day 09 Machhermo trek to Gokyo (4790m)
Day 10 Gokyo Ri (Gokyo Peak) Excursion return Gokyo
Day 11 Gokyo trekto Thagna (Dragnag) (4700m)
Day 12 Cross to Cho la (5330m) trek to Dzonglha (4830m)
Day 13 Dzongla trek to Lobuche (4920m)
Day 14 Lobuche trek to Gorak Shep visit Everest Base camp
Day 15 Gorak Shep trek to Kala Pattar (5545m) & return Lobuche
Day 16 Lobuche trek to Dingboche (4410m)
Day 17 Dingboche trek to Tengboche (3870m)
Day 18 Tengboche trekto Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 19 Namche bazaar trek to Lukla (2840m)
Day 20 Lukla Flight to Kathmandu (1350m) Transfer to Hotel
Day 21 Bhaktapur & Patan sightseeing and return
Day 22 Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or relax
Day 23 Drive to Airport for flying your own destination
