Everest Base Camp with Chola Pass via Gokyo Lake

Everest Base Camp Trek, with Chola Pass Trek via Gokyo Lakes, takes us through the landmarks of the Khumbu region. The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes is an amazing journey that offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning views of Gokyo and the famous Chola Pass. The Gokyo Lake, located at a high elevation, is a wild and beautiful place surrounded by the magnificent peaks of Cho Oyu (8153m) and Gyachung Kang (7922m). Trekking to Gokyo Lake in the Khumbu Everest region is like entering a bit of heaven. The trek offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience with breathtaking views of Mount Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, and other peaks. The largest Tengboche Monastery in the Khumbu region is also an impressive sight to see. In 2015, Lonely Planet recommended the Khumbu region – Gokyo Everest Trek as one of the best trekking trails to explore

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Day 03: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 3 – 4 hours trek

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 05: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (3,680m/12,073ft): 5-6 hours

Day 07: Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4,470m/ 14,663ft): 4-5 hours

Day 08: Machhermo to Gokyo (4,800 m/15,744 ft): 4-5 hours

Day 09: Explore Gokyo Valley

Day 10: Gokyo to Thagnak (4750 m/15,580 ft): 4 – 5 hours

Day 11: Thagnak to Cho La pass (5,367m/17,604 ft) to Dzongla (15, 939 ft): 7 – 8 hours

Day 12: Dzongla to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 2 – 3 hours

Day 13: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): 6-7 hours

Day 14: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5368 m / 17611 ft) to Pherice (4,288m/14,070ft) 7-8 hours

Day 15: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar: 6 – 7 hours

Day 16: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6 – 7 hours

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 18: Departure Day