Chola Pass – Everest Trekking

Trip Itinerary

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  Day 01
  Welcome to Kathmandu (1400m.)

  Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative at the airport and then s/he will usher you to the hotel. You will be briefly described about your tour and checked into the Hotel. You will have the rest of the day to yourself and overnight at the hotel.

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  Day 02
  Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2656m.)

  From Kathmandu, you will take an early flight in the morning to Lukla (2827m.). You can get a close view of massive mountains adjacent to Nepal and China (Tibet) in the 40 minutes flight. The same afternoon, you begin your trek by moving down from Lukla to Dudh Kosi River and take the main track to Namche Bazaar, located just over Chaurikharka (2713m.). The trail will be a moderate descent. After you reach the tiny village of Ghat (2550m.), you have a short walk to Phakding. On your way, you will come across beautiful monasteries and stone carved prayer walls. Today will be about a 3 hour walk. Overnight in Phakding.

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  Day 03
  Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440m.)

  From Phakding, you start off with a minor climb to Jorsale. You advance through a waterfall, from where the path is filled with splendid rhododendron forests, giant firs and magnolia trees. You trek to Namche coming across a few bridges and then go up quite a few hundred metres, a vertical descent and another steeper climb through the forest. Today, you trek for about 4 hours and stay the night at trekkers lodge in Namche Bazaar.

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  Day 04
  Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day 3440m.)

  Today, you stay in Namche Bazaar to become accustomed to the altitude. Namche Bazaar is a bustling village located in a large sheltered hollow. After breakfast, you can go for a walk towards Thami (3810m.) over the Bhote Khola River Valley. You can also go to the National Park Headquarters to watch the amazing sunrise and sunset views. You can observe the Sherpa lifestyle and cultures too. The place offers you a beautiful panorama including scenery of the Khumbu peaks and arresting views of the Everest. You can take a healing break before your trek tomorrow.

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  Day 05
  Namche Bazaar - Dole (4084m.)

  Today, you will depart from Namche Bazaar to Dole. You will be accompanied by the captivating scenery as you follow the major track in the North out of Namche. The path to Everest moves down the hill and ascends to traverse the Mon La before arriving at Phortse Tenga, past the rhododendron and birch forest ornamented with hanging lichens and mosses. Moving ahead, the path ascends abruptly to Dole. It will be a 5 hour trek and you stay the night at a lodge in Dole .

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  Day 06
  Dole - Machhermo (4410m.)

  Fom Dole, you gradually climb along the valley with the increasing elevation. You get an outstanding view of Mt. Cho You ahead and the gorges between peaks of Kantega and Thamserku behind you. It will be a 4 hours walk; you can also take it slow while adapting to the altitude. Your destination for today will be a lodge in Machhermo.

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  Day 07
  Machhermo Rest Day

  You have an acclimatisation day in Machhermo. You can go around Machhermo village. Just on top of the village, you can get an outstanding panoramic view of Mt. Cho Oyu (8210m.) and the peak which borders the Ngozumpa Glacier. Tonight in Machhermo village.

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  Day 08
  Machhermo - Gokyo (4750m.)

  Today, from Machhermo, you head to Gokyo. You will come across stunning glacier lakes, the melt-water rivers which pour down the west part of the Ngozumpa Glacier. You traverse the three attractive lakes and come across the third lake known as Dudh Pokhari. On the East shore lies the settlement of Gokyo. Walking beside the lake, you will see the vista of glorious summits of Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang. You trek for 3 hours today and stay at Trekkers Lodge.

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  Day 09
  Ascent of Gokyo Ri (5483m.)

  Today, you start your trek early in the morning to witness a captivating sunrise sight with Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Nuptse and many more ranges of Himalayas. It will be a challenging, short trek of 2 hours to Gokyo Ri. you have the rest of the day in Gokyo peak for acclimatisation to the altitude. Overnight at a lodge in Gokyo.

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  Day 10
  Gokyo - Thangnak (4690m.)

  After an acclimatisation day, you depart Gokyo to traverse the Ngozumpa Glacier. You descend to the second lake and go down to the glacier. The path crosses the glacier which is marked by cairns. You trek for 2 hours today. And stay the night at a lodge in Thangnak.

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  Day 11
  Thangnak - Chola Pass (5350m.) - Dzongla (4860m.)

  From Thangnak, you set off early in the morning for a 7 to 8 hours trek. The way to Cho La Pass is rocky and steep before you reach the top. From the Pass, you get the beautiful view of the Ama Dablam on the south- east and the Rolwaling Valley in the west. Then, you advance your trek to reach Dzongla where you will rest the night.

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  Day 12
  Dzongla - Kala Pattar (5549m.) - Gorakshep (5164m.)

  Setting off from Dzongla, you move to Kala Patthar. You will come across the gorge alongside the Khumbu Glacier, presenting wonderful views of the adjacent mountains. Later in the afternoon, you craft your way to the peak of one of the finest viewpoints in the Khumbu, Kala Pattar (5549m.). Then, you trek down to Gorakshep. The majestic Everest along with Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt. Lhotse, Pumori, etc. are visible from here. It will be a 4 hours trek and tonight you stay in a lodge in Gorakshep.

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  Day 13
  Gorakshep - Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357m.) - Gorakshep

  From Gorakshep, after trekking for about 4 hours, you reach the Everest Base Camp. You will come across the Khumbu Glacier which sets the way between the roughly gleaming ice peaks and passes the crevasse. Then, you reach the base camp of the highest mountain in the world. It will be an incline in the altitude and might be a difficult trek but your achievement will be in superlatives. You walk down to Gorakshep for the night.

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  Day 14
  Gorakshep - Pangboche (3985m.)

  Today, you move from Gorakshep downwards passing Lobuche and Duglha and arriving at Pheriche. After having your lunch, you traverse the Khumbu Khola on a wooden suspension bridge and go behind the Imja Khola to Pangboche. You trek for 5 hours today and stay the night in a lodge in Pangboche.

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  Day 15
  Pangboche - Namche (3450m.)

  From Pangboche, you trek down to Namche. You will come across a river and make your way up through birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche. From Tengboche, you move down to the bridge above the DudhKoshi at Phunki Tenga. Then, you return back to Namche. You walk for around 5 hours today and stay at Namche.

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  Day 16
  Namche - Lukla (2800m.)

  From Namche, you follow the Dudh Koshi river and arrive at Lukla after about 6 hours of trekking. You will stay the night at a lodge in Lukla.

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  Day 17
  Lukla - Kathmandu

  Today, you fly back to Kathmandu by morning flight. On onset in Kathmandu, you will be taken to your hotel. You will have the afternoon to yourself, you can go hang around the city. Overnight at the hotel.

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  Day 18
  Departure

  Today is the last day of your stay in Nepal. Our airport representative will transfer you to the Airport. We, Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks, wish you a safe journey back home.