Everest Base Camp Chola Pass Trek

As soon as you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu you will be transferred to the hotel. You will be invited to visit the office for a briefing about this visit and for a trekking permit. Overnight stay at a hotel.

Kathmandu valley includes several Hindu temples including Pashupatinath, listed by UNESCO in World Heritage Sites, and the largest Buddhist stupa in Boudhanath. You can also visit the Monkey Temple Swyambhunath, built 2000 years old, and visit Patan, the city of fine arts. Overnight stay in a guest house.

On the 3rd day, you will take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla which takes 35 minutes. From Lukla, you will be heading towards Phakding (2652 m). Taking 35 minutes of flight to Lukla, your trip begins after climbing up to the slope on the left bank of Dudh Koshi River. One of the ways you can view the magnificent beauty of Kusum Kangaru, Mt Kwondge, and on the way you passed a few tea houses and Mani walls. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

On the 4th day of the itinerary, you will move from Phakding to Namche (3,440m). After a slight rise from Jhorsalle, the trail passes a waterfall. Throughout the day, you will pass the villages interspersed with magnificent forests of Rhododendron, giant fir trees, and magnolia. And on the way to walk you will be rewarded (weather permitting) with your first glimpse of Kusum Kanggru (6369m) Thamserku (6608m) Everest (8,848 m) and Nuptse (7879 m) then a steep climb to the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar (3440m). Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

Acclimatization is important before proceeding to a higher elevation. It is therefore recommended that it is better to take a short day hike to Thame, Khumjung, or Khunde. If you get some time then you can go for relaxing and exploring the Namche and the Sherpa culture. On this day you will head to Thame from Namche Bazaar by hiking and enjoying good eyesight. Today you will work through many prayer flags, mani, and walls that are carved on stones. After winding the Bhote Koshi River the trail climbs steeply to Thame. You will have a good view of the Kangpoche Teng and Kwangde and North in the Thame Gompa Nangpa. Rimdu Mani festival is held here in the spring. In the same way, you will head to Khumjung Village (3789m) by walking to the river then start to the village of Khumjung. Many hikers enjoy the trek to Khumjung village, as it is supposed to be one of the civilized communities of Sherpa. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

On the 6th day, you will find the trail climbing the forests where you find the musk deer. Tengboche is situated on a saddle at 3870m, surrounded by clear dwarf fires and Rhododendrons. Kwongde (6187m) Tawache (6542 m) Everest (8,848 m) Nuptse (7855m) Lhotse (8618m) Amadablam (6856m) Thamserku (6608m) offers an inspiring panorama of gigantic Himalayan. You will be visiting the Tengboche Buddhist Monastery which is considered as the largest in the Khumbu region. Overnight stay at a tented camp.

On the 7th day of trekking, you will head to Dingboche from Tengboche. The valley progressively gives details as you move toward the following of the Lobuche River. From here you will move down into the River to set in motion the last and vertical climb of the day until you reach Dingboche. As you reach there you will view a striking display of fields which are surrounded by stone walls for the protection of Barley, Potatoes, Buckwheat, and animals grazing. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

This day is used for taking a rest in Dingboche. You will take your breakfast enjoying beautiful surroundings. From Dingboche, you can view Mt. Ama Dablam and Mount Lhotse along with several other Peaks. Most probably this will be your perfect acclimatizing. In the evening you can go for a walk. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

On the 8th day, you will trek to Lobuche from Dingboche in the early morning. You will discover within yourself when you will find different Peaks like Lingtren, Khumbutse, Pumori, etc will be in front of you. Here, you will find yourself in the surrounding areas of Everest. Finally, you will arrive at Lobuche. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

On the 10th day, you will trek to Gorak Shep from Lobuche. It is good to know that Gorak Shep goes away to the lead through the side of the Khumbu Glacier. You have to go by the pyramid sign post. As soon as you reach Gorak Shep, you will get to see the Mountains which are covered with snow-capped alarming in the entire region counting the top of the world called Mount Everest. You will get to know the unusual things on this day. Overnight stay in a Mountain Lodge.

On the 11th day of an itinerary, you will hike to Chola Base Camp from Gorak Shep. Hiking to Gorak Shep has already provided scenery for the trekking. But then it is not a complete one. To know or get an experience you have to go for a trek to Chola Base Camp (Zhongha). In fact, this trek will give you a good insight into Mountaineering. Overnight stay at a tented camp.

On the 12th day, you will be moving from Thangnak to Cho La Pass (5330m). The journey through Cho La Pass (5,330 m) which is a very difficult route requires some mountaineering experience with well equipped. This is a genuine request to carry warm clothing and some extra food. No technical problems and there is a path between the rocks, besides the icefall. Overnight stay at a Mountain Lodge.

The trail climbs a hill for an excellent view comprising the valley and Kengtega Cho Oyu descending into a river. Again you will climb steeply up in the terminal moraine of the glacier Ngozump. A few lakes are on the way and finally, you reach Gokyo (4,750 m), which is the collection of stone houses and walls of grasses on the shores of the lake. The views of the mountains in the Gokyo region are spectacular. A two-hour climb to Gokyo Ri (5350m), the small peak on the lake with panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Kang Gyachung, Lhotse, Makalu, and Tawache Cholatse. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

After accomplishing a difficult trek the previous day, you will head towards Machhermo where you are not going to trek for a long time. So, you will enjoy this day’s trek along with the refreshment trek. You will take your lunch at Machhermo. Overnight stay in a Mountain Lodge.

Leaving behind Machhrema, you will arrive at Dola after having your breakfast. Dola is a significant trekking route for Everest Base Camp Trek. For Dola, you have to ascend and descend time and again. Overall the trek will be enjoyable as you go further. Overnight stay in a Mountain Lodge.

On the 16th day, you will move from Dola to Thanga. Thanga is a beautiful place where you can explore the various forests, natural vegetation, and animals. You will have some rest and take your lunch at Thanga. After you leave behind the Thanga, you will reach Namche Bazaar, an interesting destination for the trek. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

You will walk along the hillside covered with Rhododendrons and junipers. If it is spring you can see pink and red flowers of rhododendron flames. The trail drops to Phunki Thanga, from where all the way passes through pine forests providing an opportunity to see wildlife such as mountain goats, Snow Leopard, and colorful pheasants, finally you reached at Namche. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

On the 18th day, you will drive back to Lukla (2880m), which is a beautiful and easy walk, in addition, it provides a view of Kusum Kangaru, blue pine along with Rhododendron forest from Namche. This is the last day of the trek in a bustling city so enjoy dinner with the team members. Overnight stay at a guest house.

On the 19th day, you will be back from Lukla to Kathmandu taking the flight. It’s all up to you whether you want to stay one more day or are willing to return to your own hometown. If you want to depart on this day then you will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.