Gokyo Lake - Chola Pass - Everest Base Camp Trekking 18 to 21 days

Emerging as an alternative to the classical treks in Khumbu Region, Gokyo Lake Cho-La Pass Trekfollows the least travelled trail towards Gokyo Valley which allows the spectacular views of four colossal snow-capped mountains over 8000m altitude including the World’s tallest Mountain-the Mount Everest, Mount Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse and Amadablam offering better views than from Kalapatthar and on the top of that Gokyo Lake Treks demand much less physical strain and the reward is very much overwhelming.

Treading to the enchanting turquoise and grandeur of Gokyo Lake, having an eyeful view of the pretty Gokyo Valley, enjoying the soaring view of the gigantic Gokyo Ri Peak, savoring the view of the largest glacier in Himalayas, Ngozumpa Glacier stretching itself between Cho Oyu and Gyachung, moving down the verdant forests of blooming alpine flowers including rhododendron and walking through the Highland Villages of Sherpa ethnics with seer luck of familiarizing with their customs and traditions are some of the major attractions of the Gokyo Lake Trek and the Cho-La Pass Trek.

The combined itinerary of Gokyo Lake and Cho-La Pass Trek makes it possible for the trekkers to view and enjoy the beauty of the amazing and beautiful Gokyo Lake and also the popular Cho-La Pass during one single trekking itinerary which lasts for around 18 days. The short and concise ‘Gokyo Lake Trek’ package begins with a flight to Tenzing Hilary Airport at Lukla from Kathmandu. Lukla is the starting point of the trekking which then proceeds to the village of Phakding. Continuing through the lively marketplace at Namche Bazaar, the gateway of Khumbu region, the trail then passes through several Highland Sherpa Villages prior to winding up at the beautiful Valley of Gokyo. The return trip runs through the village of Machhermo to Lukla.

Facts of Trip

Trip Highlights of Gokyo Lake - Chola Pass - Everest Base Camp Trekking

Trip duration: 21 Days
Activities: Trekking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing, Scenic Himalayan & Snake river view by Flight
Starting from: Lukla 25-35 minutes flight from Kathmandu
Ending at: Lukla the airport town and fly down to Kathmandu
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous.
Highest access of the trek: Kalapattar 5,545 Meters and Cho La Pass (5,357 m) 
Culture: Sherpa Buddhism Tibetan based
Trek type: (Tea House / Lodge recommended)
Himalayan views: Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Kusum Kagaroo, Thamesreku, Tawache, Kwande, Nuptse, Lotse, Numbur etc. 
Most Attraction of the trek: Trek in the Everest region and touch the Mount Everest.

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Itinerary of Gokyo Lake - Chola Pass - Everest Base Camp Trekking

Day 01: Kathmandu arrival 1300m

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla 2805m. & trek to Phakding 2610

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440 m.

Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar 3440 m.

Day 06: Namche Bazar to Khumjung 3780m.

Day 07: Khumjung to Dole 4200m.

Day 08: Dole to Machhermo 4470m.

Day 09: Machhermo to Gokyo 4790m.

Day 10: Gokyo to Gokyo Ri 5357m, others excursion and rest day at Gokyo

Day 11: Gokyo to Thangna 4750m.

Day 12: Thangna-cholapass 5368m to Dzongla 4830m.

Day 13: Dzongla to Labuche 4910m.

Day 14: Lobuche to via Gorakshep 5180m and trek back to Gorakshep Kala Patthar 5,545m

Day 15: Labuche via Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp 5364m and back to Gorakshep 5180m

Day 16: Goraksheep via Kalapatthar and trek to Dingboche 4410mm.

Day 17: Dingboche to Namche Bazaar 3440m.

Day 18: Namche to Lukla 2805m.

Day 19: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Day 20: Free and other activities in Kathmandu

Day 21: International Departure