Cho-La - Gokyo Lake - EBC Trekking

The Cho-la Pass Trekking to Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp takes you into the heart of the mountains and the culture of the Everest region to the foot of the great peak itself. This adventure combines the two routes to Gokyo and Base Camp by crossing Ngozumpa Glacier and Cho-la Pass. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Everest including several other similar peaks and explore the Buddhists monasteries located at the worlds highest elevation.

FACTS OF THE TREKKING

Trek Days : 16
Total Days in Nepal : 20
Maximum Elevation : 5545 meters
Trek Grade : Difficult
Accommodation : Lodge / Camping

ITINERARY OF THE TREKKING

Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation for the trek.
Day 3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m) - 40 minutes and commence trek to Phakding (2600m) - 3h.
Day 4 : Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3450m) - 6h30.
Day 5 : Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
Day 6 : Namche Bazaar - Phortse Thanga (3680m) - 6 h.
Day 7 : Phortse Thanga - Machhermo (4470m) - 6h.
Day 8 : Macchermo - Gokyo (4750m) - 5h.
Day 9 : Rest day in Gokyo. Ascent of Gokyo Ri (5483m).
Day 10 : Gokyo - Dragnag (4700m) - 4h.
Day 11 : Dragnag - Dzonghla (4830m) via Cho-la Pass (5420m) - 6h.
Day 12 : Dzonghla - Lobuche (4930m) - 6h30.
Day 13 : Lobuche - Gorakhshep (5200m) - 4h. Exploration to Everest Base Camp (5300m).
Day 14 : Gorakhshep - Kalapattar (5545m) - Lobuche - 6h30.
Day 15 : Lobuche - Pangboche (3990m) - 5h.
Day 16 : Pangboche - Namche Bazaar - 6h.
Day 17 : Namche Bazaar - Lukla - 6h.
Day 18 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu - 40 minutes.
Day 19 : Free day and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 20 : Final departure.