Khumbu Valley 5,420m

EBC+Chola Pass Trek

19 days

Trek Details


The Everest Base Camp (EBC) + Cho La Pass Trek is a spectacular adventure in the Everest region that combines the classic EBC route with the Cho La Pass (5,420 m) crossing and a visit to the Gokyo Lakes. It’s perfect for trekkers seeking a more challenging and diverse Himalayan experience.

It offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas and a chance to experience the rich Sherpa culture. While it's possible to trek independently, many trekkers hire local guides and porters to enhance their experience and ensure safety.
Before undertaking the trek, it's crucial to check for any updates in regulations, weather conditions, and travel advisories. Always prioritize safety and consult with a local trekking agency for the latest information and assistance.

 

????? Highlights

  • Everest Base Camp – legendary mountaineering site

  • Kala Patthar Viewpoint – best panoramic view of MT Everest, Aama Dablam and many small peak surround 

  • Cho La Pass – glacier crossing, alpine terrain

  • Gokyo Lakes – stunning turquoise glacial lakes

  • Gokyo Ri climb – view of 4 of the world’s 6 highest peaks

  • Sherpa culture – monasteries, villages, local hospitality

?? Trek Challenges

  • Steep, icy terrain at Cho La Pass – may need microspikes

  • High altitude – risk of AMS, proper acclimatization critical

  • Weather can delay flights to/from Lukla

  • Hiking Season:  The normal duration for the EBC and Gokyo trek is around 12 to 16 days, depending on the route chosen and acclimatization requirements.

 

  • Permits: Trekkers need to obtain permits, including the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit.
  • Altitude Considerations:  Altitude sickness is a concern, and proper acclimatization with a gradual ascent is crucial. Trekkers are advised to be aware of symptoms and descend if necessary.

  •   Difficulty: The trek is considered moderately challenging, with high-altitude sections requiring acclimatization. Trekkers should be in good physical condition, and proper acclimatization is crucial to avoid altitude-related issues.

  •  Best Time to Trek: The optimal trekking seasons are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when weather conditions are generally favorable. 
     

    Essential Gear

  • Warm layers (down jacket, thermals)

  • Sturdy boots + crampons/microspikes (for Cho La)

  • Trekking poles

  • Sleeping bag (-15°C rated)

  • If you'd like, I can also help with:

  • Guided vs. solo trek advice

  • Budget breakdown

  • Permit info (SAGARMATHA Permit + TIMS)

  • Packing checklist

  • Altitude chart or printable itinerary PDF

  • Let me know what you’d like to focus on!

  • Diamox or AMS medication

  • Water purification system/tablets

 


Basic Information
Destination
Khumbu Valley 5,420m
Included
    • All airport pick-up and drop by Private Vehicle.
    • Hotel in Kathmandu with BB
    • Domestic Airfares.
    • Trek entry permit and  SAGARMATHA  NATIONAL PARK fee.
    • Mountain meals (Breakfast,  Lunch, Dinner  with a cup of hot drink)
    • Mountain guide/potter salary food, accommodation and insurance
    • Emergency rescue preparation if required.
    • Exclusive Medical and FNA Kit Bag.
    • All local government  taxes.
Not Included
    •  Any lunch, dinner in city Kathmandu.
    •  Visa on Arrival
    •  Drinking Water and  snacks
    • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, etc.)
    •  Travel and Health Insurance
    •  Personal Trekking Equipments
    •  Tips for guide and porter. (Expected)

Trek Plans

  • Day 1 Welcome to Kathmandu Nepal (1,400/4,600 feet) Overnight hotel in Kathmandu

    The Moment you arrived in Airport our representatives of the company will be thier to Welcome you & will take you up on the Hotel to be refresh. After Some times our Expertise will be their to Guide you throughout the Trek Preparation and Explanation for the whole things. Then thier will be some welcome Ceremony . (Incase if you arrived in the morning or mid day we can also provide you the Sighseeing service of the other day and direct move towards the trek the next day.)

  • Day 2 Explore in Kathmandu (1,370m) Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

    Our Team will be waiting for you in the morning Sharp 9 am in the lobby for the Activities. In the time period you need to finish your breakfast & be ready for the day. Our team will be explaning about the activites of the whole day then will start our day moving towards the Swayambhunath Temple also known as 'Monkey Temple". The mesmarizing view of the Kathmandu valley will be seen from the top of the Temple. The Swayambhunath Temple is Temple where you can see  Hinduism & Buddhism where they pray as thier own ways. The next we will be moving towards the Basantapur Durbar Square as well as Kathmanu Durbar Square which in the Royal  Palace of Kathmandu. Only in Kathmandu thier are 4 Palaces among them you can visit 2 of them and other 2 coundn't . Narayanhiti Palace & Basantapur Durbar Square You Visit But the Singha Durbar Palace & Bagh Durbar Palace you Couldn't. Among them we are moving to Basantapur Durbar Square which is the rich in Cultural & Architecture based on the Nepali Tradition. After next moving to Boudhanath Stupa where it is based on Buddhism . Thier willl have Lunch with the best view of stupa. Then move towards the Pashupatinath Temple which is based on Hinduism the Temple Of Lord Shiva where you can see alot of Sadhu Babas & Crematoin of the Dead Bodies . Also in the Evening thier will be the biggest arati in Nepal For the Lord Shiva . Then will be move through hotel For the Rest.

  • Day 3 KTM - LUKLA - PHAKDING (2,610m/8,563 feet) Overnight at hotel in Phakding

    Our trek begins with an early morning Twin Otter flight that transports us to Lukla, the world's most famous Himalayan airfield. While in flight, we see the base of the Himalayan snow line. Depending on the plane window, we can sometimes see many of the world's highest mountains, including Makalu, Lhotse, and Kanchenjunga, which rank third, fourth, and fifth respectively. What's interesting is once we reach Lukla, and it usually takes us three to four hours to complete the walk from Lukla to Phakding, where we will spend the night.

  • Day 4 Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286 feet) Overnight at hotel in Namche Bazaar

    After a good breakfast, We  start walking along the Dudh-Koshi river that forms the Everest region, halfway up the mountain, a gap of trees allows us to spy the Everest for the first time. If the weather is clear, only the upper part of the south-west face behind the long Lhotse-Nuptse rock can be seen. A plume can often be seen extending away from the summit. Namche is the most prosperous and largest town in Khumbu. A bazaar is held here every Saturday. Items on display include meat, grains and vegetables, tennis shoes and trinkets as well as hand-woven aprons and Tibetan shoes.The Sherpas play host to mountain traders as well as Tibetans across the border.Thamserku (6648m), Kwangde Ri (6187m) and Khumbila (5707m) surround the natural basin where Namche lives.

  • Day 5 Acclimatizing Day In Namche Bazaar. Visit Everest Museum and Visit Everest View Hotel (3,880m/12,730 feet) Overnight at Hotel in Namche Bazaar

    Relax and explore around Namche View Point, to ensure a good day, after about 2 hours of upward climb, you will arrive at Everest View Point. You will enter the panoramic views of Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dublam and many other Himalayan peaks. After soaking in the amazing atmosphere, having lunch at the view point we will visit the old very famous Everest museum then you will return to Namche market and spend the rest of the day.

  • Day 6 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,684 feet) Overnight at Hotel in Tyengboche)

    After enjoying an early mountain meal, you will commence your trek to Tengboche. The journey begins with a four-hour walk on a flat and downhill trail until you reach Phunki Thanga. A climb of two hours after lunch on the winding up-hill path through the serene woods till Tengboche Gomba (Monastery) is reached for the night stop. An amazing spot offering views of the majestic towering Mt. Ama Dablam with Mt. Everest above Nuptse wall to the North, Mt. Lhotse and Lhotse Shar on the north east. Visit the monastery and observe the monk prayer an absolute perfect harmony blending well with the peaceful surrounding.

  • Day 7 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,440m/)14,469 feet) Overnight at Hotel in Dingboche

    The trek to Dingboche covers the route through the villages of Dingboche, Imja River and Pangboche. This trail offers a mix of uphill and downhill sections, as well as flat and steep terrain.In this journey of 5 to 6 hours, one can see the snow-covered scenery and the magnificent view of the majestic mountains.

  • Day 8 Acclimatization In Dingboche. Visit Narkhanh Hill (5,200m17,060 feet) Overnight at hotel in Dingboche

    At this altitude, the human body must acclimate to the environment. Consequently, today is a good day to make changes. We recommend a short walk up the hill behind Dingboche. From there you can get a view of Ama Dublam, Cho Yo, Island Peak and Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world at 8,485 meters. Afterwards we spend our days in Dingboche roaming around & We get back to Hotel for the night . 

  • Day 9 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,960m/16,207 feet) Overnight at Hotel in Lobuche)

    A trek to Lobuche offers even closer views of the breathtaking mountains, offering plenty of opportunity to marvel at their majesty. On the way, you can get your first glimpse of the famous Khumbu Glacier, which will be a key feature for most of your trek. As you ascend the Dugla Pass, you'll find stone tributes to climbers who died while climbing Everest, Lhotse and other high peaks. It's important to communicate with your body and keep a modest, steady pace. We will spend the night at a teahouse in Lobuche. 

  • Day 10 Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep and after lunch trek to EBC and back to Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942 - 5,364m/17,598 feet) Overnight at Hotel in Gorekshep

    Today is the best day of your life but the paths are abit rough & hard so along the way be prepare for the day because it is gonna be the longest day.We reach the first tea house of Gorakshep through the rough path that runs along the side of the Khumbu Glacier. In Gorakshep we will be having lunch their & leave our baggages thier then afterwards we will be moving for the Everest Base Camp their you can see the mesmarizing views of all the Himalayas like Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse and countless other smaller peaks. Will spend some time in EBC then will get back to Gorakshep for the Overnight Stay.

  • Day 11 Early morning hike to Kalpathar 5,545 meters (18,192 feet) and trek down to Dzongla 4,830 meters (15,820 feet) Overnight at Hotel in Dzongla

    First thing in the morning you will ascend to Kala Pattar. Kala Patthar is a modest mountain with a height of 5,545 meters.The journey from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar is really difficult. On the plus side of Kala Patthar offers some of the most breathtaking mountain views.This is where you'll be able to get the greatest views of Mount Everest. From here, you can also view other massive mountains including Nuptse,Pumori,Chagatse,Lhotse etc. Along the way  after the Kalapathar we will be heading towards the Lobuche for the Chola Pass then will be staying overnight in Dzongla.

  • Day 12 Early morning Trek Dzongla to Thangnak via Chola Pass 5,330 meters (17,490 feet) - 4,600 meters (15,091 Overnight at Teahouse in Thankak

    At the beginning of your trail, you will walk for a while on a flat stone path. From there the road to Chola Pass is very steep so you will walking along for (5-6) hours depending on you to reach Chola Pass (5420m).You descend from the Chola pass down a different route to the Chola Phedi. From Cho La Phedi, one can reach Thangnak (4350 m) in 2-3 hours with a total of 3 km of trekking. The village offers you some amazing views of Macharmo Peak and many more. Overnight stay at Teahouse in Thangnak.

  • Day 13 Trek from Thangnak to Gokyo (4,790m/15,700 feet) Overnight at hotel in Gokyo

    You will walk on a Ngozumpa glacier path to reach the Dudh Koshi River. The trek from Thangnak to Gokyo Lake (4750m) is very rough & hard so need to be prepare Physically & Mentally. Trekking time will be around  4-5 hours. The natural beauty of the Himalayas & many more small Lakes around the way to Gokyo Lake is amazing. So afterwards we will be staying overnight besdie the Gokyo Lake.

  • Day 14 Early morning hike up to Gokyo Ri (5,357m/17,575 feet) And full day rest in Gokyo

    Today you will explore the Gokyo Valley and climb the Gokyo Ri Peak, a peak located on the north side of the lake. Gokyo Ri is located at an altitude of 5470 meters. So Gokyo is a commercial center in the Everest region. So it is one of the highest settlements in the world. Afterwads will be staying Overnight beside the Gokyo Lake.

  • Day 15 Gokyo - Machhermo (4420m)

    So Along the way we will be heading towards Machhermo. On the ways you will be seeing the beautiful view throughtout the whole ways crossing mountains & glaciers. the trek will be aaround (5-6) hours depending on how you walk. so on the way will be having lunch in Dole & head towards Machhermo for the Overnight Stay.

  • Day 16 Machhermo - Namche Bazaar (3400m)

    So this is the day we are moving towards the Namchhe Bazaar. Along the ways their will easier trail. On the way also you will be seeing a views great along crossing the mountains. Then will arrive in Namchhe Bazaar for the Overnight Stay & will be celebrating the afterwards trek in Namchhe.

  • Day 17 Namche - Lukla (2800m)

    Return to Lukla by the same trail. On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax and celebrate the completion of your trek. Overnight Stay at Lukla Teahouse.

  • Day 18 Lukla - KTM (1300M)

    Fly to Kathmandu early in the morning. Transfer to your hotel. On a free day, perhaps do some last minute shopping or discover any places you may have missed on your first day in Kathmandu and will have a dinner together. Overnight Stay at Kathmandu. ( Incase the weather is not good then will have to stay in Lukla for the next flight. Days might get extend because of the weather.)

  • Day 19 Departure Day

    Our Representatives will be their to departure you to Airport. (or incase if your staying more days in Nepal then we can help you if you need or want to do some more activities also.)

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