18-day Everest Chola Pass Trek in the Himalayas, Nepal

Join one of our certified mountain guides to hop on this amazing Everest Chola pass trek in Nepal. Cross the daunting Chola pass and visit the pristine Gokyo lakes on this 18-day trip.

Himalaya

1 Day

All year

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Cross the daunting Chola Pass and visit the beautiful Gokyo Lakes.

* Explore the customs and traditions of Sherpa people.

* Witness breathtaking vistas of many Himalayan peaks like Everest and Lhotse.

Description

An extension of the Everest Base Camp Trek, the Everest Chola Pass Trek is an adventurous journey which will lead you on challenging routes in the Himalayas. You’ll see imposing views of several majestic peaks including the Everest, traverse the scenic valleys of Gokyo and discover the unique traditions and lifestyle of the Sherpa people on this 18-day trek in Nepal.

The tour will begin in the capital city of Kathmandu. From there, we’ll board a scenic flight to Lukla. Traversing alpine forest, and crossing many rivers, we’ll get to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest. This spot offers striking views of many high peaks including Mount Ama Dablam, Lhotse and many more.

The trail further leads through Sagarmatha National Park and offers an excellent chance to explore the beautiful plant and animal life of the area.

From Namche, we’ll continue to Tengboche and visit the famous Tengboche monastery. Decorated with colorful flags and murals, the monastery is a true spectacle indeed.

Marching along the Khumbu glacier, you’ll eventually get to the Everest Base Camp by the ninth day. And, it sure will be an exhilarating moment to stand on the base camp of the highest peak in the world! The Himalayan range will spread in front of your eyes and you’ll see several majestic peaks including the Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Pumori.

Continuing on ice and snow, you’ll traverse the Chola glacier, and cross the daunting Chola Pass (5300m) to get to the pristine Gokyo Lakes. Here, you can choose to hike to the crest of Gokyo RI before getting back to Namche and finally to Kathmandu to end this exceptional trip.

Regarding difficulty, keep in mind that you must be fit to get onboard. Also, previous hiking experience will be helpful since we’ll be scaling on rocky and icy terrain every now and then.

Get in touch now to book your seat on this remarkable Everest Chola Pass Trek. We will be happy to guide you. Also, check out our trek to the Mount Everest Base Camp here.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

- Transportation start and back

- Permit and entrance fees

- Porters

- Local flights

Price details

Price Per Person. Includes: Taxes, Duffle Bag, Down Jacket and First-aid kit. Not Included: Travel Insurance, Personal Trekking Equipment and Tips.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft), Duration: 3 hours

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft), Duration: 6 hours

Day 4: Namche Bazar - Everest View Hotel - Return

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft), Duration: 5 hours

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft), Duration: 5 hours

Day 7: Dingboche to Nagerjun (5100m/16728ft) and return

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4910m/16105ft), Duration: 5 hours

Day 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft) then back to Gorekshep (5181m/16994ft), Duration: 8 hours

Day 10: Hiking to Kala Pathar (5545m/18188ft) - Gorekshep and trek to Dzongla (4830m/15840ft), Duration: 7 hours

Day 11: Trek to Dragnak/Thangna (4700m/15415ft) via crossing Cho La pass (5420m/17780ft), Duration: 7 hours

Day 12: Trek to Gokyo lakes (4790m/15710ft), Duration: 2-3 hours

Day 13: Hiking to Gokyo RI (5483m/19083ft) and trek to Dole (4200m/13775), Duration: 7 hours

Day 14: Trek to Namche (3440m/11285ft), Duration: 6 hours

Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2800m/9184ft), Duration: 7 hours

Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 17: Leisure Day

Day 18: Farewell

Details

More info

The trip runs every third day starting from 23-Sep-2019 until 29-Dec-2021.

Meeting point

About the guide

Escape Himalaya

Tour Operator

Languages

Nepali | Hindi | English | Chinese

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