Gokyo – Cho La Pass – Everest Base Camp/ 21 days, 5545m

This trek is one of the most popular choices of almost all trekkers. It covers not only Everest Base Camp but also Lukla, Namche Bazar, Tengboche as whole Solukhumbu (Distric) and some nice peaks (like Gokyo Ri or Kala Patthar). EBC and Gokyo via Cho La Pass itinerary is one of Nepal most famous trek as well as one of most severe in the Himalaya mountains and Sherpa country. One of the goal of this expedition is the Everest Base Camp – an elevation of which is 5364m and Kala Patthar – 5545m.  When we climb Kala Patthar we can also see the southern face of Mt. Pumo Ri which is 7168m.

Tourist carries only a day pack and walk. The walking time will be about 4-6 hrs per day. We start the trek from Lukla after 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu. When we land at the tiny airstrip the adventure really begins. During trek we spend several days moving through the homelands of the Sherpa people, and we see Buddhist monasteries and close up views of Mt. Everest and neighboring Ama Dablam – 6856m, considered by many to be among the most beautiful mountains in Nepal. We spend 2 nights at Namche Bazar – the bustling market town in the heart of Sherpa country.

Trip Hightlights:
  • Duration: 21 Days (including 16 days of trekking)
  • Type of Trek:  Teahouse
  • Max Altitude: 5545m
  • Minimum Pax: Min 1 – Max 20
  • Mode of travel: Flight between Kathmandu and Lukla: local airlines
  • Grade: Severe
Proposal of the itinerary: 

(B, L, D – breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  • mapa_gokyo_cholaDay 01 – Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu/welcome dinner (D)
  • Day 02 – Leisure day (B)
  • Day 03 – Flight to Lukla (2800m) & trek to Phakding (2640m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 04 – Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 05 – Acclimatization day/exploring around Namche Bazar (B, L, D)
  • Day 06 – Trek to Phortse Tanga (3600m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 07 – Trek to Machhermo (4410m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 08 – Trek to Gokyo (4750m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 09 – Exploring around Gokyo, trek to Gokyo Ri (5360m), back to hotel  (B, L, D)
  • Day 10 – Trek to Thangna  (4765m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 11 – Trek to to Dzongla (4840m) via Cho La Pass (5420m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 12 – Trek to Lobuche (4930m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 13 – Trek to Gorak Shep (5190m), side trip to Everest Base Camp (5365m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 14 – Ascent of Kala Patthar (5545m) and trek to Lobuche (4930m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 15 – Trek to Tengboche (3870m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 16 – Trek to Khumjung (3780m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 17 – Trek to Phakding (2640m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 18 – Trek to Lukla (2800m) (B, L, D)
  • Day 19 – Fly to Kathmandu /Hotel (B)
  • Day 20 – Leisure day in Kathmandu/good bye dinner (B, D)
  • Day 21 – Transport to airport, flight back home (B)

Galeria

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