Gokyo Lake Chola pass trek is one of the exceptional and more challenging trekking routes in Nepal and also the most popular and demanded trekking trail in the Everest region. It is considered to be one of the unique trekking trails as it leads you to the home of the legendary Sherpa ethnic people living in the Himalayas and through Gokyo, the hidden valley with gorgeous blue lakes in the lap of Himalayas. One of the attractions of this trekking is Gokyo Lake which is the primary source of the Dudhkoshi River.
This trekking gives you the full range of experience submitting of Gokyo Ri, view of Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, and other neighboring Himalayas such as Kalapather Nuptse, Pumori among others. You will have trekking in the Gokyo; make an excursion to the Ngojumba glacier, the famous Everest Chola pass, Sherpa ethnic peoples settlement, and colorful monasteries.
The trekking to this trail is planned for those who are interested in taking more remote and adventurous sports. This ideal trekking gives you enough opportunity to enjoy the fantastic view of Mt. Everest, inclusive of several other similar peaks, and explore the Buddhist monasteries and shrines located at the highest elevation. The ascending of the Gokyo Peak (5330m) is considered to be another attraction on this trail. The Gokyo Lake-Chola pass trek begins from Kathmandu flight by mountain airstrip to Lukla, the heart of the Everest Region, then you walk up to Phakding, and you will continue your trip to the north up to the Dudh Kosi valley and Namche Bazaar.
The next day, the trekking continues to Everest base camp, after having one day's rest in Dingboche or Pheriche, where you will have some magnificent views of Everest along with Nuptse, Lhotse, and Mount Pumori Himalayas, and then return to Lobuche head to Zongla and we pass the Chola and stay over-night at Thangnak. Subsequently, the next morning, you will have a trek to Gokyo Lake. Then return down to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu again.
For Travelers to the Gokyo Lake-Chola pass trek, we can modify the days according to the option and concerns of the trekkers. If you have a short and unlimited time, then the Gokyo Lake trekking for 14days the Everest view Trek12days, or the Everest Three Pass Trek would be a suitable alternative for your vacation
Trip Name: Gokyo Lake Chola Pass Trek- 17Days.
Trip Cost: $1660.USD
Activity: City Sightseeing / Trekking
Altitude: 5555m / at Kalapathar
Grade: Moderate / Adventure
Meal: Full board on trek
Accommodation: Tea house
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace
Flight: Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu
Best Months: Sept-Dec and Mar-May
Group Size: 01 to 20
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (40 min) & trek to Phakding (2652m) 3-4 hrs
Day 03: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5-6 hrs
Day 04: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
Day 05: Trek Namche Bazaar to Dole (4200m) 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Trek Dole to Machharmo (4470m) 4-5 hrs
Day 07: Trek Machharmo to Gokyo (4800m) 3-4 hrs
Day 08: Explore day at Gokyo
Day 09: Hike to Gokyo RI (5330m), and trek to Thangnak (4750m) 6-7 hrs
Day 10: Thaknak to Cho-la Pass (5367m) to Dzongla (4850m) 7-8 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Gorakshep (5160m) 5-6 hrs
Day 12: Hike to Kalapathar (5555m) and stroll back to Dingboche (4358m) 5-6 hrs
Day 13: Trek Dingboche to Tyangboche (3867m) 4-5 hrs
Day 14: Trek Tyangboche to Namche (3440m) 4-5 hrs
Day 15: Trek Namche to Lukla (2800m) 6-7 hrs
Day 16: Fly back Lukla to Kathmandu, 40 min,
Day 17: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)
Note:- The cost includes and excludes section may give you a better idea of how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested travelers and the departure date we would get back to you with the actual cost for the trip.