EBC Cho La Pass Gokyo Lake Trek

EBC Cho La Pass Gokyo Trek is the adventurous trek into the Everest/ Khumbu region which combines the Everest base camp with the Gokyo valley and the high chola pass at the elevation of 5420m. This trekking trail offers the stunning views of many Himalayan giants like Mt. Everest (8848m.), Lhotse, Makalu, Amadablam, Kanchenjunga, Nuptse, Mt. Pumori and many more. The natural beauty, rich and unique culture of the Sherpa inhabitants, lush forest, walking over the snow, crossing high pass provides the heavenly pleasure to the visitors which will be the lifetime memory. Gokyo valley is the remote Himalayan Valley which offers the view of the mountains, Glaciers, Gokyo Lake etc.

 

Cho La is a summit pass located 5,420 metres above sea level in the Solukhumbu District in northeastern Nepal. It connects the village of Dzongla to the east and the village of Thagnak to the west. During the trek you also get chance to enjoy the Dumje festival which falls in the month of April and Mani Rimdu Dance, which is performed in the monasteries, of the Sherpa people. The major highlights of this trek are the mountain vistas, Sacred Lakes of Gokyo valley, beautiful River valleys, glaciers, crossing Chola pass etc.

Day 01: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2700 meters)

Day 02: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters)

Day 03: Rest in Namche (3440 meters)

Day 04: Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours.

Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche (4350 meters) 5.30 hours.

Day 06: Rest at Dingboche

Day 07: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910 meters) 5 hours.

Day 08: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) then back to Gorak Shep (5180 meters). 8 hours.

Day 09: Hike up to Kalapattar (5545 meters) and trek back to Dzongla (4620m.)

Day 10: Dzongla to Thangna (4650 m.)

Day 11: Thangna to Gokyo (4750m.)

Day 12: Rest day at Gokyo

Day 13: climb Gokyo Ri (5483m.) and trek to Machhermo (4410m.)

Day 14: Machhermo to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.)

Day 15: Namche to Lukla

Day 16: Morning flight back to Kathmandu.