Cho La Pass to Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Gokyo Cho La Itinerary

Day-1: Kathmandu
Kathmandu overnight at the Hotel

Day-2: Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu and some preparations for the climb.
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Day-3: Flight: Kathmandu (1,310m) - Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours).
Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Lukla. The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience, in itself.The airfield is on a slope and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60 meters! Here, you will meet with your trekking crew and identify your gear.Then, after lunch we will begin the trek for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi River to the village of Phakding 2,610 m. Camp or Lodge overnight.

Day-4: Trek Phakding to Namche (3,440m) (5-6 hrs).
We continue north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where we officially enter the Sagarmatha National Park. After we have cleared our trekking permits, we continue along the trail, crossing the Bhote Kosi River to begin the steep climb up to Namche Bazaar 3,440m. This is the administrative centre of the Sagarmatha National Park and the hub of Sherpa society. We will also get glimpses of Mt. Everest from the trail along the way.

Day-5: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization.
Namche is the famous picturesque Sherpa village and we will spend a day at rest, or to enjoy walking round the village and visiting the Sherpa museum. Overnight Camp or Lodge.

Day-6: Namche (3,440m) - Thame (3,800m). (4 hours).
A moderately easy and beautiful walk to the Sherpa village of Thame 3800 m, situated at an important junction along the old primary trade route to and from Tibet via the Nangpa La pass. The trail leads west past a large array of prayer flags and Mani stones - some of them very picturesque. After the village of Thomde the trail descends to the river and makes a steep climb to Thame. Lodge Overnight

Day-7: Thame (3,800m) - Khumjung (3,790m). (4 hours).
Morning visit to the Thame Monastery, then trek to the serene Sherpa villages of Khunde 3890 m and Khumjung 3790 m. Sir Edmund Hillary established his first school and hospital in these villages. Lodge Overnight

Day-8: Khumjung (3,790m) - Dole (4,200m). (4 hours)
Leaving the main trail to Mt. Everest, climb high on a ridge and then descend to the village of Phortse. From Phortse the trail leads through forests to Dole. Lodge Overnight

Day-9: Dole (4,200m) - Machhermo (4,410m). (3-4 hours)
A steep but beautiful morning climb through pine, fir and rhododendron forests to Lhabama and Luza. After a leisurely afternoon trek, high above the river, lodge at Machhermo 4410 m. The days trek is short so that you are not exhausted and to allow time for acclimatization. Lodge Overnight

Day-10: Rest day for acclimatization or optional hikes.

Day-11: Machhermo (4,410m)- Gokyo (Second Lake at 4,750m). (7 hours)
This is your first real day at high altitude. The valley opens wide as the trail passes through Pangkha. Mt. Cho Oyu (8153 m.) dominates the skyline to the north as the trail leads up to the moraine on the left flank of the Ngozumpa Glacier. The climb is steep to the first of the four lakes that lie in the Gokyo area but the trail levels off towards the second lake at 4750 meters

Day-12: Gokyo (4,750m) - Free Day.

Day-13: Trek to Chyugima Pass (5,169m).
The longest and most difficult part of this trek. The trail crosses the southern portion of the Ngozumpa Glacier then climbs steadily to a campsite on the 5169-m Chyugima Pass.

Day-14: Cross Cho La (5,420m). Trek to Dzongla (4,730m).
A steep and challenging but, non-technical climb over rock, snow and perhaps ice with superb views links the glacial valleys of Cho Oyu and Everest.Today you will cross the 5420 meter Cho La. Camp will be at Dzongla 4730 m, a high altitude summer pasture directly beneath the north wall of Cholatse at 6440 m.

Day-15: Trek to Lobuche (4,930m)
After a morning of rest, hike on a trail above Tsholo Lake and join the main Everest trail near the end of the Khumbu Glacier. Camp at Lobuche 4930 m.

Day-15: Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m) (4 hrs).
Our trekking distance today is not so far, but we will wake early in the morning and move forward to Gorek Sherpa for our next night stop. Overnight Lodge.

Day-16: Hike up to Kalapatthar / Everest Base Camp / Retrace your steps to Lobuche (4,920m)
We will head off early morning up Kala Patthar for breathtaking views of Everest. We then return and continue to Lobuche for our overnight stay in a lodge.

Day-17: Lobuche to Tengboche (3,860m) (5 hrs).
Today we have a relatively easy walk along the Imja Khola with a visit to the gompa at Pangboche, before climb up the famous Tengboche Monastery. Camp or Lodge overnight.

Day-18: Trek to Namche (3,440m) (4 hrs).
The trail today will descend quite steeply as we head back down towards Namche. To get to camp, there will be a steep climb to reach our overnight stop.

Day-19: Trek Namche to Phakding (2,610m). (3-4 hours).
We trek down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to the small village of Phakding. Overnight Camp or Lodge.

Day-20: Phakding to Lukla (2,840m) (3 hrs).
Trek further to the mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting your trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You would be expected to join in the singing and the dancing! Overnight Camp or Lodge at Lukla.

Day-21: Flight: Lukla (2,840m) - Kathmandu (1,310m). Hotel Overnight.

Day-22: Free day

Day-23: Final Departure.

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