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Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Lake via Chola Pass is “the” ultimate adventure in the Himalayas. It is the most beautiful and breathtaking trek in Nepal. The trail will follow the same route that previous famous expeditions to Mt. Everest have walked through with an addition of Chola Pass and the turquoise lake village of Gokyo.
The trek to the Everest Base Camp at 5,364m to the base of the world’s tallest mountain will take you over breathtaking suspension bridges, mysterious Buddhist monasteries, and into the heart of the hard working and exceptional Sherpa people, all towered over by some of highest and most stunningly beautiful mountains of the world. After conquering the Everest Base Camp, this treks summits over Chola Pass and guides you to the sacred turquoise Gokyo Lake.
Besides Mount Everest, some other prominent peaks visible during the trek include Lhotse (8501 m), Makalu (8463 m), Cho Oyu (8153 m), and Ama Dablam (6856 m).
| Trekking Trail Route | Distance (km) | Time (hrs) | Altitude (m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukla to Phakding | 6.2 | 4 - 5 hrs | 2,620.00 |
| 2 | Phakding to Namche Bazar | 10.2 | 5 - 6 hrs | 3,440.00 |
| 3 | Namche to Sagarmatha Museum | 1.1 | 1 - 2 hrs | 3,550.00 |
| 4 | Namche to Everest View Hotel | 1.5 | 3 - 4 hrs | 3,962.00 |
| 5 | Namche to Tengboche | 9.2 | 5 - 6 hrs | 3,749.00 |
| 6 | Tengboche to Dingboche | 11.0 | 5 - 6 hrs | 4,440.00 |
| 7 | Dingboche to Lobuche | 12.0 | 5 - 6 hrs | 4,930.00 |
| 8 | Lobuche to Gorak Shep | 4.0 | 3 - 4 hrs | 5,170.00 |
| 9 | Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp | 3.5 | 3 - 4 hrs | 5,346.00 |
| 10 | Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar | 2.0 | 3 - 4 hrs | 5,545.00 |
| 11 | Gorak Shep to Dzongla | 10.0 | 5 - 6 hrs | 4,830.00 |
| 12 | Dzongla to Thangnak | 11.5 | 8 - 10 hrs | 4,950.00 |
| 13 | Thangnak to Gokyo Village | 8.0 | 5 - 6 hrs | 4,950.00 |
| 14 | Gokyo Village to Gokyo Ri | 2.1 | 3 - 4 hrs | 5,357.00 |
| 15 | Gokyo Village to Dole | 9.5 | 6 - 7 hrs | 4,034.00 |
| 16 | Dole to Namche | 10.5 | 5 - 6 hrs | 3,440.00 |
| 17 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 17.7 | 6 - 7 hrs | 2,840.00 |
| Total 130.0 |
| Number | Name of Village / City | Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KATHMANDU | 1,400.00 |
| 2 | PHAKDING | 2,620.00 |
| 3 | NAMCHE BAZAR | 3,440.00 |
| 4 | TENGBOCHE | 3,749.00 |
| 5 | DINGBOCHE | 4,440.00 |
| 6 | LOBUCHE | 4,930.00 |
| 7 | GORAK SHEP | 5,170.00 |
| 8 | EVEREST BASE CAMP | 5,346.00 |
| 9 | KALA PATTHAR | 5,545.00 |
| 10 | DZONGLA | 4,830.00 |
| 11 | THANGNAK | 4,950.00 |
| 12 | GOKYO VILLAGE | 4,950.00 |
| 13 | GOKYO RI | 5,357.00 |
| 14 | DOLE | 4,034.00 |
| 15 | NAMCHE BAZAR | 3,440.00 |
| 16 | LUKLA | 2,840.00 |
| 17 | KATHMANDU | 1,400.00 |
| Max 5,545.00 |
Meals: Dinner
Pick up at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
Transfer to Ramechhap by Land (4 – 5 hours)
Meals: Breakfast
Domestic flight to Lukla from Ramechhap (2840 m/ 25 mins)
Trek from Lukla to Phakding (2620 m/4-5 hrs )
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Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3440 m/ 5-6 hrs)
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Visit Everest view point, Namche Monastery
Sagarmatha National Park museum
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Trek from Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3740 m/ 5-6 hrs)
Visit Tengboche Monastery
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Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4440 m/ 5-6 hrs)
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Acclimatization Day
Good view of Cho Oyu, Pumori, Lhotse, Makalu, Baruntse
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Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m/ 5-6hrs)
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Trek from Luboche to Gorak Shep (5170 m/ 3-4 hrs)
Hike up to Everest Base Camp (5364 m/ 2-3 hrs)
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Hike to Kala Patthar (5545 m/ 3-4 hrs)
Trek to Dzongla (4830 m/ 1.5 hrs)
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Trek from Dzongla to Thangnak (4950 m/ 10 hrs)
Cho La Pass Day (5365 m)
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Trek from Thangnak to Gokyo Village (4950 m/ 3-4 hrs)
Visit Gokyo lake
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Acclimatization Day, Hike to Gokyo Ri Peak (5357 m)
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Trek from Gokyo to Dole (4034 m/ 5-6 hrs)
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Trek from Dole to Namche Bazar (3440 m/ 5-6 hrs)
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Trek from Namche to Lukla (2840 m/ 6-7 hrs)
Meals: – Dinner
Domestic flight from Lukla to Ramechhap (20 mins)
Drive from Ramechhap to Kathmandu (4-5 hrs)
Shopping time at Thamel
Meals: – Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Free day: Explore around Kathmandu
(If there is any change in itinerary due to weather induced flight changes, this cushion day will be used to provide a 1 day cushion)
Meals: – Breakfast
Transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
Cancellation
Other conditions
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