Best season: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)
Accommodation: Tea houses during the trek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a 3 cup of tea/ coffee during the trek
Starting Point: Kathmandu
Ending Point: Kathmandu
Group Style: Group and Private
Trip Highlights
Offers magnificent views of Mount Everest (8848 m), Lhotse (8516) and Makalu (8463 m)
The ascent to the Cho La Pass (5420 m) can be steep and icy, making it a real adventure
Gokyo Lakes (4700-5000 m) nestled amidst the towering peaks of the Everest region
Gokyo Ri (5483 m)- the best vantage points to witness sunrise and sunset views
Experience quieter and more serene in this pristine environment
Visit monasteries, prayer wheels, and enjoy the warmth hospitality of the Sherpa villages
Encounter elusive snow leopard, Himalayan tahr, and various bird species
The teahouses offer a cozy and warm atmosphere to relax and enjoy local Sherpa cuisine
Encounter dramatic sight of Ngozumpa glacier (100 m deep)- the largest glaciers in the Himalayas
Explore lush rhododendron forests and picturesque villages to high alpine regions and glaciers
Tour Description
Gokyo Chola Pass trek is one of the most popular adventurous treksin the Everest Region. This trek is an awesome opportunity to explore the scenario of the famous Gokyo Valley. It is the best adventure in the Gokyo Valley region which comprises the natural beauties of stunning views and diverse culture and traditions. The most stunning views of the Himalayas, Georges, majestic glaciers, valleys are the major attractions of this trek. This trek also compounds the spectacular panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, the wild forests, cool waterfalls, suspension bridges and the most popular Sherpa villages during the trekking trail.
We will walk towards Lukla in the early morningby the flight where we will view the scenic flight of the foothill and then we will view the scenic flight of the foothill and then we will start to trek to Everest Region. After reaching to Luklaour trekking crews will do all the packing and arrangements. After a while, we will move towards phakding along the Dudh Koshi river. Then After reaching the Sagarmatha National park, we will climb up slowly and view the panoramic view of the mountain. Then, we will reach Namche Bazaar, we will spend our whole day here, in order to alleviate our tiredness. We will make our way to the museum which is celebrated for exhibits of the traditional culture of the Sherpas people.
Besides, we will also view Mt. Nuptse while walking through Gorakshep. We will start our adventure to our designed destination and then we will begin our trekking towards the Everest Base Campand to the Khumbu Icefall. We will visit the big Monastery, a large field with campsites and teahouses, lodges. During our trek, we will enjoy the wonderful scenario of mountainsand the local Sherpa villages Gokyo Chola Pass Trek to Gokyo is a splendid trek, which requires average fitness and patience. You can contact visit Mountain Treks and Tours for professional services, with the involvement of highly experienced and qualified guides and porters with reliable itinerary and reasonable prices and best quality services.
Itinerary Detail
On your arrival to Kathmandu from Tribhuwan International Airport the representative from Visit Mount Treks and Tours will welcome you and then you shall be transferred to the Hotel in Kathmandu.
We will head towards Lukla early in the morning by flight. We will see the scenic fight of the Himalayan foothills and then we will begin trekking in Everest region. And after reaching Lukla we will meet corresponding trekking staff and we will do packing and arrangement over there. We will walk 3 hours to Phakding along the Dudh koshi river then we will trek to Phakding. We will spend a night in Lukla.
On this day we will start to trek along the banks of dudh koshi river by crossing the majestic river through suspension bridges. After reaching the Sagarmatha National Park, we will climb slowly and observe some views of mountains. We will finally reach to Namche Bazar and will stay a night over there.
We will spend a day in Namche Bazar in order to alleviate our exhausted and tired muscle. We will make a short distance walk to the way of museum which is celebrated for exibits of traditional culture of Sherpa people. After that we will hike up to the Syangboche Airport which lies nearer to the Everest View Hotel where we can observe the views of the Himalayas with a amazing sunrise and sunset over the panoroma of khumbu peaks. Namche is a colorful village which includes interesting and exhilarating shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of mountains. We will stay a night over there.
As we climb steeply out of valley passing through the rhododendron forest, we will see juniper and large conifers according to the altitude being increased which makes the trekking very much faultless in spring time. We will also observe Khumbi La and Twache throughout the day. We will spent a night over.
We will climb to the point to observe the perfect view down the valley to Kengtega as well as upward to Cho Oyu and then we will climb down to a river and again climb upwards to the final moraine of the Ngozumpz glacier. finally, we will reach to Machhermo by early noon. Then, we will stay a night over there with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We will start from Machhermo to Gokyo which is one of our primary purposes. We will spend 2 night for this base camp as we do sightseeing, hiking and trekking in Gokyo. we will stay a night at Gokyo.
On this day we will have a acclimatization day and make up to the top of Gokyo RI (5357m). There are eye-catching views of the Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and hard to believe panoramic view of the whole Khumbu mountains range like Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cholaste, Tabuche peak and Gychung Kang.
We have a short trail from Gokyo to Dragnag since the next destination of our is a bit difficult concerning the health. But we still have continuous views of fine mountains and nature. So we take a slow and stable walk on this day.
On this day we will climb through a narrow valley and a rocky trail, we will climb up continuously from Phedi. As we expand height, the view gets increasingly captivating then before. We will trek through the side of a frozen lake while we move toward to the top of the Cho La pass decorated with prayer flags. We get the sight of famous mountains like Kyajo Ri, Tengkangpoche, Numbur, Kangchung etc. Ama Dablam presides over a range of mountains on the south even as Cholatse soar on the west and Lobuche East and Baruntse rises sharply to our right. After the Cho La pass, the trail descends steeply towards the Dzonglha (4,830 m) passing through some crevasses and pine forests.
The trail is descends and ascends gently to Labuche. The whole trip provides us with excellent views of Ama Dablam, the Nuptse-Lhotse, Everest, Pumori, Lobuche peak etc. Lobuche is a small village situated nearby the flow and the sunset on Nuptse is a most for sight on this day.
Today we will follow the rocky moraine path and we can also enjoy incredible views of Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Nuptse, Lobuche east as well as Khumbu glacier and ice fall. Down below the Khumbu glacier we have a short downhill walk after the last rocky moraine dunes bring us to Gorakshep. And after having lunch at Gorakshep we head towards Everest Base Camp leaving our bag pack in lodge. The trek trail is on glacier and snowcapped rocks. We can see many small frozen lakes around the EBC. And making all this beautiful day we head back to Gorakshep for our overnight stay.
We will have a easy walk and declination to pheriche. We will observe the big Monastery, large field with camp sites and tea houses, logdes. We will stay and enjoy a night there.
We will trek down to Phunkethanga which is a small place of tea houses. This track leads to the downhill from the forested path and after that we will cross the bridge along the Dudh Koshi river and incline to climp from Sanasa to Namchebacher. We will stay a night over here.
Waking up early in the morning we will trek back to Lukla. During our trek we will enjoy Fascinating scenario of mountains and the Local Sherpa village. Then after that we will reach back to Lukla where we will take some rest and relax and also get some time to celebrate our journey. This trek will be strong memories for a life time.
Finally we will flight back to Kathmandu and then we will reach Kathmandu.
On this day, you will be transferred to the International Airport at least 3 hours before your flight for the onward destination by a representative of visit Mount Treks and Tours.
Equipment Needed
Waterproof daypack
Flash or torch light
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag
Water bottles
Sunglasses and sun hat
Warm down jacket
Woolen hat and scarf
Windproof and waterproof jacket and pants
Trekking shoes and socks
Toiletries and mouth wash
Antibacterial hand wash
Travel towel and sun lotion
Tooth brush and tooth paste
Small personal power bank
Camera and batteries
Full-sleeves shirt and T- shirts
Trekking pants and shorts
Other required equipment’s
Cost Includes
Airport Pick up and drop by private vehicles
Three times meals a day- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation in teahouse/ lodge during the trek
Trekking Permits and TIMS card
Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu
One experienced (government licensed) and qualified English speaking guide
Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wifi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry or any other things which are not mentioned by the company
Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination
Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue
Tips for your guide and porters
Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays
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