Tour overview
Gokyo Lake and Cho la pass trek
Gokyo lake and Cho la pass trek is a challenging and scenic trekking route in the Everest region of Nepal. It takes you through the Gokyo Valley and over the Cho La Pass (5,420 m/17,782 ft) to connect with the main Everest Base Camp trail.. this trek is mainly a famous escapade brand of Everest circuit trek in Everest trails. Gokyo valley to be found east from Kathmandu, Gokyo lake and Cho la pass trek present your grand opportunity to see the numerous world’s highest peak and attractive holy lake in Khumbu region. in a fever of this adventure fist we flew 30 minutes from Kathmandu to Lukla then followed the Dhud Koshi river trail up to Namche bazaar vs Phakding village in Namche bazaar we have the acclimatization day .because for this trek seriously important level to follow the right acclimatize course.
Gokyo Lake and Cho la pass trek
Succeeding to Namche bazaar we are going to cross mong –la and dole to Gokyo lake at (4790 m)and the well-known viewpoint of Gokyo –Ri and Chola pass Everest bacs camp trekking from here, of course, we can see world’s tallest Mt, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and far away from Mt, Makalu is the outstanding view from Gokyo – Ri (5357m) northern side standing grand wonderful Mt Cho Oyu, after Gokyo lake, we cross over the Cho-la pass (5420m), the trail launched up to Everest base camp and Kala pather at (5545m) and back to Lukla via Tengboche and Namche Bazaar.
Gokyo Lake and Cho la pass trek
As a final point of this trek is difficult previous knowledge on food over the pass .this trek takes you into the spirit of the mountains Buddhist culture, the life of Sherpa people. the itinerary is an optional outline for a trek that covers the highlight of Everest base camp Chola pass trek and most parts visited places .imformation may differ according to personal go through and time table .these program provide for tea house trekking .adventure mode trekking and porters carry your bags or a grouping of jointly. this Gokyo lake and Cho-la pass trekking give you the extraordinary reminiscence of your lifetime.
Included
- All airport pick up drop, hotel transfers by private car or van.
- 2 nights star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Teahouse/Lodge all accommodation during the trek
- A half-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide.
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets.
- experienced English-speaking guide, porters including their salary, insurance, equipment,
- all necessary paperwork and permits National park fee, and TIMS.
- First Aid medical box.
- Government and local taxes etc.
Not Included
- Nepal Visa fee bring correct USD cash and two passport photos.
- All International airfare and extra accessible baggage charge.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Personal expenses phone calls, laundry,tea,coffee, bar bills, battery recharge, boiled water, shower, etc.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu .lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu,
- Tips for guides and porters.
Short Itinenary
Highlights
Exploring Sherpa Headquarter of Namche Bazaar (3,440 m.)
Gokyo Ri is the best viewpoint in the Everest region including 4 over (8,000 m) peaks.
Cho-la Pass is exiting Adventure trails in the Everest Himalayan range.
Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar is a world popular travel destination.
Visiting Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in Tengboche.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International airport transfer to the hotel O/N hotel in Kathmandu BB plan.
Day 02: 45 minutes flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610 m) 3hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) 6 hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 04: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazar, side tour to Namche Bazaar and Syangboche O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,200 m) 8 hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 06: Dole to Machchhermo (4,470 m) 4 hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 07: Machchhermo to Gokyo(4,790 m) 5 hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 08: Expedition around Gokyo Lake climbs Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) 5 hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 09: Gokyo to Thagnag Kharka (5,025 m) 4 hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 10: Cross Cho-La pass (5,330 m) descend to Dzongla (4,830 m) 7 hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 11: Dzongla / Lobuche (4,930 m) 4 hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 12: Lobuche to Gorkhashep (5,140m) hike to the Everest base camp (5,320 m) come back back to the Gorakhashep O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 13: Early in the morning climb to the Kala Patthar (5,555 m) Trek to Pheriche (4,240 m) O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 14: Pheruche to Namche Bazaar 8-9 hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 15: Namche Bazzar to Lukla 7 hrs walking O/N Guest house FB plan.
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu O/N hotel in Kathmandu BB plan.
Day 17: Transfer to the airport for your onward journey trip to the end.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan.
Your Arrival in Kathmandu international airport our people pick up you and transfer to Hotel check-in room and talk about your whole program with your guide, overnight at the hotel
Day 02: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610 m) 3 hrs overnight at lodge.
This day early morning guide will pick up you from the hotel with private car and transfer you to the domestic airport and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m.) 30 minute and trek to Phakding 3 hrs walk around mountain flat trail descending 200 meters to Phakding (2,610m.) overnight at Lodge.
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) 6/7 hrs overnight at lodge.
This day after breakfast trek to Namche Bazar (3,440m.) 6 7 hrs walk this day you will ascend to 830m. the trails are until lunch place is gradual ascend after that you will walk through pine forest steep uphill to Namche bazaar this day if the weather is clear you can have first Everest view on the way to Namche bazaar overnight at Lodge.
Day 04: Acclimatization day hike to Everest view hotel (3,880 m) 4/5 hrs overnight at lodge.
This day is acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar after breakfast you will go to visit with a guide in the National park Museum and walk till to Everest view Hotel (3,880m.) it’s from where you can have a beautiful mountains panoramic view including the Everest, Lhotse, Amadablome, Thamserku, and many more other white-capped mountains, and back to Namche overnight at Lodge.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,200 m) 6/7hrs overnight at lodge.
This day the trail is a bit zigzag, descend and more gradual ascend but, it is the best day to observe the mountain wildlife like Himalayan Thar, Mountain Got, Musk deer, Himalayan Monal (Danphe) which is Nepal’s National bird and other different species also offer you glorious scene of Mt Cho Oyu (8,201m.). overnight at lodge.
Day 06: Dole to Machchhermo (4,470 m) 4 hrs overnight at lodge.
This day the trails are additionally plodding ascend till to Machhermo, but offer you amazing scenery of some of the white-capped mountains including the Mt. Cho Oyu and when you will reach there after lunch bit rest and go for acclimatizing hike. overnight at lodge.
Day 07: Machchhermo to Gokyo(4,790 m) 4/5 hrs overnight at lodge.
A further half-day trek to passing through Luzza as well beautiful first Lake and Second Lake, the Third Lake is your destination to Gokyo, the trails are again bitted zigzag and ascending to reach there. After lunch, you just walk around Ngozumpa Glacier. overnight at the lodge.
Day 08: Expedition around Gokyo Lake climbs Gokyo Ri (5,330 m) 5 hrs overnight at lodge.
This day trip starts early morning for the Gokyo Ri expedition it takes almost 3 hours but, when you reach the summit you will have an incredible panoramic view of the Everest Himalayan range including the over Eight Thousand meter peak as Mt. Cho Oyu 8,201m., M. Makalu 8,481m., Mt. Everest 8,848m and other over Seven Thousand meters peak. When you will back after breakfast another exploration to the Fifth Lake, evening back to Gokyo overnight at lodge.
Day 09: Gokyo to Thagnag Kharka (5,025 m) 4 hrs overnight at lodge.
This day after breakfast you can walk approximately the Holy Lake of Gokyo, which takes around one and a half hours to make completely kora. Then continue to trek to Thangna kharka passing through over the Ngozumpa glacier after lunch hike around the village. overnight at lodge.
Day 10: thinktank to Cho-La pass (5,330 m) and Dzongla (4,830 m) 7 hrs overnight at the lodge.
This is the hardest and most challenging day in your whole trip, but offer you the best experience in your lifetime, the trails go directly ascend to the top of Cho-La past four and half hours from here and walk down two and half hours to Dzongla, Especially this day guide will provide you normal pack lunch you should take yourself also some of the energy bars when you submit the pass than you can have lunch if a bit windy on the top your guide will find the place for eating.
Day 11: Dzongla / Lobuche (4,930 m) 4 hrs walking overnight at lodge.
After breakfast you can start to your day excursion to the Lobuche, on the way can scrutinize the stunning Mountain Vista of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and many other mountains with Chola Lake just below the Dzongla.
Day 12: Lobuche to Gorekshep (5,190 m) Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) 6-7 hrs overnight at lodge.
This day after breakfast Trek to Gorakshep (5,190m.) 3 hrs walk the trails is gradual ascend with the rocky path and glacier to Gorakshep after lunch, we head to word Everest base camp 4 hrs up and down Gorakshep overnight at Lodge.
Day 13: Gorakshep to Pheriche (4,240m.) via Kalapatter (5,545 m) 6 hrs overnight at lodge.
This day early Morning climb to Kalapatter for sunrise and wonderful panorama view with Everest and back to Gorakshep having breakfast and trek down to Pheriche (4,240m.) but this day we have to walk 8/9 hours overnight at Lodge.
Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazaar 7, 8 hrs overnight at lodge.
This day if the weather is clear you can have a sunrise view over the Lhotse it's really beautiful then you can have breakfast and slowly walk down to Namche Bazaar when we will reach the Namche you can have a shower and if you like you can have small souvenir shopping for the family overnight at Lodge.
Day 15: Namche to Lukla 7/8 hrs overnight at lodge
This day after the breakfast Trek down to Lukla this day also walks around 7 to 8 hrs Evening last night celebration with the Porter and Guide, because the porter will stay in Lukla, overnight at Lodge.
Day 16: Flight back to Kathmandu Evening farewell dinner in Nepali cultural Restaurant overnight Hotel with BB plan.
This day after breakfast Fly back to Kathmandu and drop to you in Hotel by private car evening farewell dinner in Nepalese traditional Restaurant, Hotel with Bed and Breakfast plan.
Day 17: Final departure transfer to airport Trip end.
This is the final departure day transfer to International Airport for your won destination trip to end, if you have an extra day then you can do extra activities, in the end, we transfer you anytime in an international airport.
Useful Info
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The guides and their Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
Experience Required: This Trek is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 6 – 7 hours in a day, with a light rucksack. Some of the days are quite long, and the walking feels more strenuous at altitude. Generally, the trail is a good track, but occasionally it will be uneven and rocky.
Food & Accommodation: You will be accommodated in the tea house & during trekking. Tea houses are simple, local-run guesthouses with twin-share or single rooms. Toilets and showers are of varying standards.
Typical food available for lunch and dinner is Nepali rice & lentils, pasta, potato dishes, soups, or pizzas. Delicious pancakes, porridge, toast, and eggs are the main breakfast fare, while tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are always available. You will probably be pleasantly surprised at the variety of food at the lodges.
What about our luggage?
1 Porter will be shared between 2 participants, they take a maximum load of 12kgs per participant.
You may keep things you will not use on a trek at our hotel in Kathmandu.
What will the temperature be like?
Basically, the atmospheric temperature fluctuates between -10 to 25 degrees throughout the day.
When we are trekking, the temperature would be on the high. For trekking, our concerns are focused on sun and wind exposure. To protect yourselves, you can wear long trekking pants or convertibles, in case it gets too warm, and a dry-fit long sleeve top and have the rain shell or outer waterproof layer accessible.
You’ll need your fleece or maybe the down jackets for those who are more afraid of cold when we reach the lodgings or at night to keep warm.
How much money should we bring?
You will need to carry Nepali Rupee if you decide you want to more shower than 3 times or have additional hot water on the trek. At the trekking lodges, you may wish to buy specialty menu items as well, or pick up souvenirs on the trek. Shopping can be done on your last day in the Thamel area.
What about Acute Mountaineering Sickness (AMS)?
AMS occurs to different people differently at different altitudes due to our tolerance level.
Signs of AMS include Dizziness, Nausea, Loss of Appetite, Fatigue or weakness, Shortness of breath, Drowsiness, and Fluctuation.
Peripheral Edema (Swelling of extremities)
Fluctuation in body temperature
Prevention of AMS:
Adequate REST prior to the trip.
Adequate HYDRATION during the trek or activity. (It is alright to keep going to the look, it is good for you)
Adequate SALT AND SUGAR in your bloodstream. (Basically, EAT)
Adequate WARMTH. (Keep yourself warm and try to not lose as much heat as possible to maintain bodily functions)
PROPER BREATHING. (Breathe deep into the diaphragm, breathe slow and steady. Breathe through your nose. Do not pant.)
PROPER EXERTION. (Go at a constant, manageable pace, do not chase after the person in front, and try not to keep stopping and starting)
All in all, sound out when you do not feel well. We are only human.
