Gokyo Valley Chola Pass Trek

Trip Details

  • Trip Cost Contact us
  • Trip Difficulty Moderate
  • Transportation NA
  • Destination:Nepal
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Everest region of Nepal is considered as the deity of trekking across the globe. In such magnificence have you ever wondered about three of the iconic trekking routes of Everest region in Nepal? When Gokyo Valley, Chola Pass and Everest Base Camp are amalgamated in one single Nepal Trekking package then it would be incomparable. Yes, Himalayan First Adventure presents similar type of adventure walking holiday package in the form of Gokyo Chola Pass Trek. Explore Sherpa hamlets, stroll at shores of blue turquoise glacial lake, cross the high pass and reach the base camp of world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest in one single trip to Nepal.

Gokyo Valley Trekking in Nepal at Khumbu region is short trekking route. However, Gokyo Chola Pass Trek is long awe-inspiring detour. According to the situations trekking guides can take you on this route from two different directions. You can follow traditional Everest Base Camp Trek route at first before crossing Chola Pass to arrive at Gokyo Valley. Another route can be via Gokyo Valley – Chola Pass – Everest Base Camp route. Either of these routes are equally challenging and mesmerizing. Himalayan First Adventure usually prefers Gokyo Valley route to start with as this way endows seamless acclimatization to trekkers. As trekkers climb through green lush forests area near Phortse and Machhermo they will have gradual walking route which allows for smooth transition from lower to higher altitude. While staying at the shores of Gokyo Lake trekkers will get amazing feeling of bliss. Astounding mountain vistas as seen from Gokyo Ri worth every pain endured while walking. The most majestic day is when trekkers reach the top of Chola Pass. Magnificent mountain scenery and surrounding Himalayan wilderness is joy to behold. Trekkers will follow the route Everest Base Camp Trekking via Dzongla. Once trekkers reach Gorakshep via Lobuche with moraine walking trekkers finally get chance to leave their footprints at Everest Base Camp. Hike the Kalapathar for gorgeous sunrise view. Breathtaking scenery of sun rising beyond mountains including Mt. Everest is not ordinary. Trekkers will then follow traditional EBC route back to Lukla for flight to Kathmandu.

Gokyo Chola Pass Trek is amalgamation of adventure, culture and quaint mountains. For mesmerizing fairyland experience up in the Himalayas this is probably the best trekking in Nepal route. Book with us and explore the deity of mountains in Khumbu region of Nepal majestically.

Trip Highlights

  • Gokyo Lake & Ramsar Site
  • High altitude Pass
  • Over 30 mountain vistas
  • Everest Base Camp
  • Sunrise from Kalapathar and Sunset from Gokyo Ri
  • Sherpa Villages & Himalayan Caravan
  • Green Lush Forests & Glacial water resources
  • Moraines & Glaciers

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02:Kathmandu Sightseeing
  • Day 03:Flight to Lukla; Trek to Phakding
  • Day 04:Phakding to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 05:Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Rest
  • Day 06:Trek to Dole
  • Day 07:Trek to Gokyo
  • Day 08:Hike to Gokyo Ri; Trek to Thagnak
  • Day 09:Chola Pass Cross; Trek to Lobuche
  • Day 10:Trek to Gorakshep; Trek to Everest Base Camp; Trek Back to Gorakshep
  • Day 11:Early Morning Kalapathar Hike; Trek to Pheriche
  • Day 12:Trek to Namche
  • Day 13:Trek to Lukla
  • Day 14:Flight to Kathmandu
  • Day 15:Departure

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 2Kathmandu Sightseeing
  • Day 3Flight to Lukla; Trek to Phakding
  • Day 4Phakding to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 5Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Rest
  • Day 6Trek to Dole
  • Day 7Trek to Gokyo
  • Day 8Hike to Gokyo Ri; Trek to Thagnak
  • Day 9Chola Pass Cross; Trek to Lobuche
  • Day 10Trek to Gorakshep; Trek to Everest Base Camp; Trek Back to Gorakshep
  • Day 11Early Morning Kalapathar Hike; Trek to Pheriche
  • Day 12Trek to Namche
  • Day 13Trek to Lukla
  • Day 14Flight to Kathmandu
  • Day 15Departure

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