Everest Base Camp – Cho-La Pass – Gokyo Trek
15 DaysIf any trekking destination in Nepal pushes the boundaries in terms of adventure and obstacles, it’s the Everest Base Camp Cho La Pass Gokyo Trek. It forces hikers to discover many hidden gems, enjoy magnificent views, and take a perfect photo of Mt. Everest.
The trek is significantly more tough than others, but the Nepal Eco Adventure will take you on a fascinating experience. A trekking guide and porter will accompany you throughout the route, making the experience a little easier and better straight from Lukla.
NOTE: This is a 15-day trek (KTM to KTM) that does not include the days of arrival, sightseeing, and departure. Additionally, the hotel and sightseeing trip charges are not included in this 15-day itinerary. Please see our 18-day EBC Chola Pass Gokyo Trek for $1,800 per person if you want to include a sightseeing tour and hotel stay.
The Everest Base Camp Cho La Pass and Gokyo are located in Khumbu village, which is located in north-eastern Nepal. While Everest Base Camp is located at the base of Mt. Everest, Gokyo Valley is located at 5,357 meters on the base of Gokyo Ri..
The base camp is located on the main EBC trail, whereas Gokyo passes through the Cho La Pass, one of the most difficult sections of the trip. It is, however, rather magnificent, with breathtaking scenery of gleaming mountains such as Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, Nuptse, and Gokyo Ri.
Gokyo is a small town located on the eastern bank of Dudh Pokhari, the third Gokyo Lake. All of the structures and houses in the valley are utilized to shelter trekkers. Gokyo has six major lakes, including Thonak, which is fed by melting glaciers.
Overview
Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Trek via Cho La Pass is famous for its unrivaled beauty, geological wonders, local grandeur, and breathtaking views.. The climb is magnificent, with breathtaking views of gleaming mountains such as Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest Nuptse, and Gokyo Ri.
Its historical landmarks, like as medieval monasteries, Mani walls, and prayer wheels, provide insight into the Himalayan people’s culture. This allows them to better comprehend the customs and traditions of the Everest region’s residents, who are largely Sherpa and Tibetan.
People from various castes have migrated to the region throughout the years, thus you may come across Brahmin, Chhetri, Sherpa, and Rai. Tengboche monastery is one of the most important tourist attractions in Khumbu and is visited by the majority of trekkers.
At 5,364 meters height, Everest Base Camp is located in the south of Khumbu. It’s around 144 kilometers from Kathmandu, with the actual trek beginning in Lukla. The trail that leads from this little Sherpa settlement passes past various villages, including Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.
The trail traverses suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River and climbs a high slope several times. It follows a terrace farm and crosses steep routes with sharp rocks to reach Everest Base Camp.
With terminal moraines and ice sheets, the trek becomes extremely arduous from the base camp. The route to Gokyo passes across Cho La Pass (5,420 meters) and crosses the Ngozumpa glacier to the east.. This mountain pass connects the villages of Thangnak and Dzonglha, both of which are surrounded by mountains and tall hills.
The trail then ascends from the jagged and rocky landscape, crossing Thangnak. The hike from the town to the first Gokyo Lake takes around 2-3 hours, and continuing on will take you to the second Gokyo Lake. The third Gokyo Lake is located near the Gokyo Valley and offers a breathtaking view of Gokyo Ri.
The fourth and fifth Gokyo Lakes can be reached by walking across hard terrain with loose rocks and boulders beyond Gokyo towns. Once reaching the last lake, you’ll be rewarded with a beautiful vista of quiet lakes, various landscapes, sheer glaciers, and breathtaking mountains..
Highlights
- Very scenic flight to Lukla with views of soft rolling hills, lovely villages, and lush meadows.
- Stunning views of the Khumbu Icefall, Mt. Everest, and Ama Dablam
- Offering prayers at Tengboche Monastery
- In Sagarmatha National Park, there is a chance to see wild animals and birds.
- Visiting the neighboring vistas, cliffs, and steep-sided hills.
- Explore the secret Gokyo Valley and its surrounding glacier lakes and moraines.
- Seeing historic Chortens and Gompas, as well as colorful Mani walls and prayer wheels.
- Close-up of snow-capped mountains, icefalls, and rocky hills.
Itinerary
Cost Include(s), Excludes?
- During the walk, three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are provided.
- Every evening after dinner, I eat fresh fruit.
- Trekking Lodge (Tea House) lodging is available during the walk.
- All required paperwork Fees for the Sagarmatha National Park and the Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, including airport transfer and domestic airport fee.
- A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking, well trained, Government License holder guide who covers all of his salary, meal, beverages, lodging, transportation, and insurance.
- Strong, helpful porters with suitable safety and walking equipment his salary, food, lodging, and insurance (one porter for two trekkers)).
- Complete medical supplies (first aid kit will be available with guide).
- Emergency Helicopter Service Arrangements (paid by your Travel Insurance company).
- Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffel bags, and walking poles are all recommended (if you do not have your own, to be return after you complete the trip).
- Government taxes and expenditures.
- T-shirt and cap from the Nepal Eco Adventure.
- Route map to Everest Base Camp via Chola Pass and Gokyo.
- Oxymeter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice daily (very useful for checking Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms) These will ensure that your trek is in the best possible hands for all levels of trekker.
- Groups of 6 or more people require an assistant guide.
- Airport transportation to and from your overseas flight.
- Food and lodging while in Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visas are available upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport for $50 USD for a 30-day visa.
- International flights.
- Your Medical and Travel Insurance (Recommended)
- Your personal costs.
- All hot and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Desserts Chocolate, cake, pie, and pudding are examples of sweets.
- On the journey to the tea houses, charge your batteries and have a hot shower.
- Suggestions for the guide and porter (Tipping is expected).
- Extra luggage weighing more than 15kg for the Lukla flight.
As a result of the high altitude and low oxygen levels, hikers are likely to suffer from altitude sickness at the Everest Base Camp. After reaching the peak of Namche Bazaar, many of them experience basic symptoms such as headache, sleeplessness, dizziness, and exhaustion.
Because the trail spends the most of its time at a greater altitude, it becomes considerably more difficult. Mountain sickness frequently worsens when ignored or when medical help is unavailable. Most hikers must also deal with the repercussions of ascending the trail too quickly and without adequate respite.
To mitigate the damage, we require all hikers to acclimate and take regular breaks along the trip. It assists them in adjusting to the weather and temperature at higher elevations, as well as dealing with sickness. Base camp has two days off planned for hikers to rest and acclimate to the conditions.
Trek to Gokyo Base Camp Cho La Pass and Gokyo walk, like most trek destinations in the Everest region, is relatively difficult. The majority of the routes are rugged and wind up and down, making the climb difficult for trekkers. The pathways leading to Everest Base Camp and Cho La Pass are rocky and filled with boulders. The journey follows the glacier, which is fairly slippery; thus, climbers must use a trekking pole and crampons.
For incidental expenses during the Everest Base Camp Cho La Pass Gokyo Trek, travel insurance is required. It reduces financial risks and protects passengers against certain losses. Travel insurance covers medical bills and emergency evacuations that may arise during a trip.
If the trekkers become ill, travel insurance pays for helicopter rescue and even transports them to the nearest hospital for prompt medical treatment. As a result, we strongly advise all of our trekkers to obtain travel insurance so that they don’t have to worry about the costs.
To enter Sagarmatha National Park, hikers must pay a national park entry fee. Foreign nationals must pay US$30 per person to enter the sanctuary, whereas citizens of SAARC countries pay only US$15.
Similarly, a permit from the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality is necessary. Trekkers must pay US$20 for the first four weeks and US$25 for stays longer than four weeks.
There is no need for you to purchase hiking equipment because we provide the majority of the necessary necessities, including a sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffel bag. We also provide trekking poles for tourists to use as they ascend the sloppy glacier of Cho La Pass. The equipment must be returned to Nepal Eco Adventure once the hike is completed.
Aside from the items stated, if any other equipment is lacking from the list, trekkers will have to purchase it themselves. Trekkers can carry their own equipment, but it may be more expensive..
As a result, the best option is to buy them from Thamel’s local merchants. They give complete trekking equipment at the greatest price available anywhere. There are a few shops that hire out hiking equipment for a low cost.
At higher altitudes, accommodations are poor. On the Everest Base Camp Cho La Pass Gokyo Trek, there are numerous lodging alternatives. Nonetheless, teahouses are the most popular since they are convenient and accessible even in remote settlements. These are less expensive and include all of the basic amenities, such as a single bedroom with a pillow, blanket, and bed coverings. They must, however, share the restroom.. Yet given the price, there’s not much to bargain about.
If you were only trekking to the base camp, you might be able to make the hike without a porter. But, with the addition of the Cho La and Gokyo treks, you will need to hire a porter to assist you in carrying the bag. They’ll lighten your load and make your journey to Gokyo Lake a little easier and more comfortable.
Porters in the Everest region charge between $20 and $25 for 20 kg of weight. However, because your vacation package already includes it, there is no need to worry. However, you must guarantee that there is no additional load; otherwise, the porter will charge a greater fee.
On the Everest Base Camp Cho La Pass Gokyo Trek, there are numerous lodges and guesthouses that offer facilities at a low rate. Teahouses use solar panels to provide wi-fi to guests even at greater elevations. But, keep in mind that the cellphone network in the mountain is poor and frequently disconnects.
Cho La Pass, Everest Base Camp The Gokyo trip begins in Lukla, a lovely village in Khumbu at 2860 meters. Crossing the river before travelling through the untamed forest, vibrant valleys, and cities takes nearly two weeks of the walk to base camp..
Despite the long distance to the base camp, the trail allows you to thoroughly acclimate and appreciate the spectacular scenery. It follows the main EBC trail to base camp before changing to the Gokyo trail, which passes across Cho La Pass.
The trail even passes Ngozumpa Glacier on its way to Gokyo Valley, which is regarded as one of the most difficult walks in the world. The trail returns to Lukla via Gokyo and a picturesque flight from the town.
During the peak hiking seasons, Spring and Autumn, the trail to base camp is generally congested. Due to the harsh heat and temperature, winter and monsoon seasons attract less visitors. Gokyo is less visited by trekkers than Everest Base Camp because to the difficult topography and rough terrains.
EBC The Cho La Pass Gokyo Trek is mostly a teahouse trip, therefore there are guesthouses in practically every stop and village. Their facilities are simple yet adequate, with comfortable accommodations and delectable meals. Although these guesthouses supply blankets, it is always a good idea to bring a sleeping bag with you because the temperature is cold at such a high elevation.
More than 5,000 meters high above deep valleys and cliffs, the Cho La Pass and Everest Base Camp is the most impressive landmark in the Khumbu region. But, trekking here is not easier, with many challenges to brave, including its long and steep trails.
They also have to deal with unforeseeable weather in the Himalayas that changes instantly. To tackle these difficulties, hikers will need the right equipment that makes the journey more comfortable and better. They have to carefully select the items going in a backpack and ensure that it suits the preferred season.
Trekkers will have to determine what they need before the trek and plan accordingly. They must eliminate unwanted equipment as it only adds the load and makes the walk even more difficult. Not to forget that the weather impacts your need for trekking equipment, so buy the suitable essentials for the particular moment.
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