| 1 People (per pax) | 2-7 People (per pax) | 8+ People (per pax) |
|---|---|---|
| $1877 | $1770 | $ 1699 |
| Pay $376 Now & $1501 on arrival | Pay $354 Now & $1416 On arrival | Pay $339 Now & $1359 on arrival |
The Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Lake and Chola Pass, another circuit trek in the Khumbu region, is a great introduction to an ultimate adventure in Nepal. Taking you to the four different high altitudes of the region: Gokyo RI (5,360m), Cho La Pass (5,420m), Kala Patthar (5,550m), and the base camp of Everest (5,364m), this trek to the base camp of Mt Everest with Chola Pass and Gokyo Lake offers a heavenly view of Mount Everest along with Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu and other peaks rising above 6000-8000 meter from the sea level.
Our standard, 18 days Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lakes and Chola Pass trek itinerary offer something more. Trekkers can enjoy Gokyo Lakes, large glaciers like Ngozumba and Khumbu, and Sagarmatha National Park with various rare species of plants and animals, rivers, valleys, and birch pine and rhododendron forest. Moreover, trekkers can get acquainted with the lifestyle, culture, tradition, and festival of legendary Sherpas living in the villages of Lukla, Namche, Phakding, Tengboche, Pangboche, Pheriche, and other small Sherpa settlements of the Everest region.
March-May and October-December are the best months to plan Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lakes and Chola Pass treks. Moreover, if you are hoping for glimpses of Sherpa cultural practices, then the best month is October and April for Mani Rimdhu and Dumje festival respectively. However, if you are here for a short vacation, the Gokyo Valley Trek for 15 days, and the Everest Base Camp Trek are simply the best choices.
Amigo Treks and Expedition can custom design all the trip packages to your requirements, offering special group discounts with a 100% guarantee on departure dates, and customer satisfaction. The package price includes a full board during the trek and a bed & breakfast in Kathmandu. Also, enjoy a free map with every package. Accommodation is arranged in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu and local lodges/guest houses during the trek. Though the hike to the base camp of Mt. Everest with Chola Pass and Gokyo Lakes is considerably challenging, our standard packages ensure proper acclimatization, with an average of 5-7 hour walk in a day. Thus, any physically fit person, with sound health can plan this trek. The trails are guided by local guides and native Sherpas.
The journey begins with a 35 min flight to Lukla airport. The trek both begins and ends in Lukla, which is followed by a flight back to Kathmandu.
Note:
Although we try to depart on the scheduled itinerary, we cannot promise to guarantee a fixed departure due to flight cancellations, and delays. Thus, we request you to plan out extra few days in case the weather does not stay in our favor. Since your safety is our uttermost priority, we also request you to follow your team leaders and your guides’ since they are trained and experienced in this particular area. We can arrange to occupy your day with adventures and exploration activities to utilize the day.
The weather condition in the Himalayas is also subject to change which can be an obstruction during your travels. Since obstacles are unpredictable, Amigo Treks & Expedition facilitates our customers to arrange helicopter service if needed (at extra cost). We can arrange helicopter service during the time of flight delays/cancellations and personal preferences. Since helicopters can fly in arduous circumstances compared to airplanes.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft)
Day 02: Trek preparation and Drive to Ramechhap (4-5h), (During Peak Season)
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (12-15min) and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft), (8km), (4h)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), (10km) (7-8h)
Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche
Day 06: Trek to Deboche (3,820m/12,532ft), (12km), (7-8h)
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m/14,468ft), (10km), (5-6h)
Day 08: Acclimatization day in Dingboche
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,108ft), (9.5km), (5h)
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep - Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) - Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft), (11.5km), (7-8h)
Day 11: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,550m/18,208ft) and trek to Dzongla (4,830m/15,846ft), (13km), (8h)
Day 12: Trek to Dragnag (4700m/15,419ft) via Chola Pass (5,420m), (8km), (8-9h)
Day 13: Trek to Gokyo (4,790m/15,715), (4km), (3-4h)
Day 14: Trek to Dhole (4200m/13,779m), (13.5km), (6-7h)
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), (13km), (6-7h)
Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2,840m/9,317ft), (18km), (6h)
Day 17: Fly to Ramechhap (12-15min) and drive to Kathmandu (4-5h)
Day 18: Final departure
Trip Includes
Trip Excludes
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft) Welcome to Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, a company representative will meet you outside the luggage hall and transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu, in a private vehicle. As per this package, the hotel booked for you will be 3 Star Standard and will be in Thamel. The same person will help you with hotel check-in formalities and you can spend the rest of the day either resting, or strolling around the tourist hub of Thamel. This area also offers a variety of restaurants to choose from, offering both, typical Nepali and Western cuisine, where you can grab your next meal. If your flight is scheduled to arrive before noon, we will conduct a meeting at our office, in which we will formally introduce you to your guide, check your equipment, brief you regarding the trek and settle the final payment. In case your flight is scheduled to arrive in the afternoon, late in the evening, or even night, the meeting will be held the next day. Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Trek preparation and Drive to Ramechhap (4-5h), (During Peak Season) As per the recent decision made by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, all flights to and from Lukla will operate from Ramechhap Airport, during high season (March, April, May, October, November and early-December). In case the decision is made to operate flights from Kathmandu Airport, a full-day Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour will be organized to utilize the day. You will visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swyambhunath and the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Today's breakfast will be provided at your hotel in Kathmandu. You will be given time to prepare your luggage. Once you are ready, we will start our journey to Ramechhap. Leaving Thamel, and soon following the B. P. highway we will continue towards our destination, past Bhaktapur and Dhulikhel. The drive along the Sun Koshi river to Khurkot, located at the confluence of the Sun Koshi and Tama Khoshi river, is very scenic and interesting. From here, we will cross the bridge and leaving the Sun Koshi river behind, we will continue to Ramechhap along the Tama Koshi river. We will stop at one of the highway-restaurants for lunch and continue to Ramechhap. After reaching Ramechhap, we will check into the hotel and spend the remaining day resting. Overnight in a hotel/lodge in Ramechhap. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (12-15min) and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft), (8km), (4h) Most flights, to and from Lukla, are scheduled early in the morning to avoid bad weather and wind around noon and afternoon. Passengers reporting time at the Ramechhap Airport is one hour before the flight departure time. Therefore, as per your reporting time, your guide will transfer you to the airport from your lodge. You will then fly to land on one of the most dangerous airports in the world, the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, in Lukla. The flight time is 12-15 minutes from Ramechhap (30-35 minutes from Kathmandu). The flight is both scenic and thrilling. You will meet the remaining crew members (porters) in Lukla. Enjoy your first breakfast in the Everest region, while the porters prepare your luggage to carry. Shortly after breakfast, the trek to Phakding begins. Apart from occassional uphill climb on stone steps, the trail is mostly flat, downhill and fairly easy. You will see many Mani walls, prayer wheels, small stupas and small Sherpa villages that contribute to make the trail very interesting. You will reach Phakding around lunch time. After lunch, you can rest and freshen up and around the afternoon your guide will take you to the nearby monastery for acclimatization hike. After the hike you will come down to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), (10km) (7-8h) Second day of the trek and the hike to Namche begins shortly after breakfast in Phakding. Leaving Phakding, an easy up and down trail that runs along the Dudh Koshi River, through the cooling rhododendron forest will take you to Monjo, which is popularly known as the gateway to the Sagarmatha National Park. The 3 suspension bridges, before reaching Monjo, add more adventure to the trek. After completing the national park formalities in Monjo, you will continue to Jorsalle for lunch. From Jorsalle, the walk up till the infamous Hillary Bridge is fairly easy. Hillary Bridge is the highest and the longest suspension bridge in the entire Everest region. Crossing the bridge, you will continue futher on a very steep trail to Namche. The first view of Mt. Everest appears soon after crossing the bridge. Overnight in a lodge (twin-room) in Namche. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche It's the third day of the trek and you are already over 3000 meters from the sea leavel. Acclimatization, before gaining more altitude is a must here. Keeping yourself active boosts the process of acclimatization. Therefore, after breakfast, instead of simply resting at the lodge, you will go for acclimatization hikes with your guide. The popular day hiking trails around Namche will take you to either to the old Sherpa Village -Thame (3,820m), Khumjung (3,780m), Khunde (3,840m), or the Everest View Hotel in Syangboche (3,720m), allowing your body to gradually expose to altitude that are higher than your sleeping stop. This allows your body to slowly get accustommed to the change in the oxygen level in the air. You will also explore the village to gain insight on the lifestyle and culture of Sherpa people. On clear days, the views of Mt. Everest and other surrounding peaks are amazing. After the hike, you will come down to Namche and the remaining day can either be spent enjoying one of the cafes, bakeries, or restaurants in Namche, taking a stroll around the town of Namche, or simply resting at the lodge. Overnight in a lodge (twin-room) in Namche. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 06: Trek to Deboche (3,820m/12,532ft), (12km), (7-8h) Fourth day of the trek and your hike to Deboche begins shortly after breakfast. Leaving Namche, you will continue on an easy trail that first contours to Sanasa, located high above the river, past Khyangjuma. You will walk past the memorial stupa of Tenzing Norgya and there you will see the very first vie of Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Kangtega as well as Thamserku. The trail is fairly flat and well maintained. The trail to Gokyo branches off at Sanasa. However, since you are doing the Everest Base Camp first, you will instead hike down to Phunke Tenga. A beautiful water-driven prayer wheel is a great attraction here. Crossing the bridge across the Dudh Koshi River at Phunke Tenga, you will now continue on a steeply ascending trail through the forest of rhododendron to Tengboche that houses the region's largest monastery -the Tengboche Monastery. You will explore the monastery area and observe the daily prayer service by Buddhist monks, before continuing down to Deboche. The trail to Deboche is mostly downhill, through the forest of birch and fir. Overnight in a lodge (twin-room) in Deboche. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m/14,468ft), (10km), (5-6h) Fifth day of the trek and your hike to Dingboche begins after breakfast in Deboche. You will first hike down through the beautiful forest to cross the river, before ascending to Pangboche - the valley's highest year round settlement, that also houses some ancient monasteries. From Pangboche, you will continue on a gradually ascending trail that runs along the Imja River to Somare. The treeline ends and trail grows drier and rockier. You will continue further to hike down to the bridge that comes right after the trail branches off to Pheriche. You will cross the bridge and continue further on a gradually ascending trail to Dingboche. You will reach Dingboche around lunch time. After lunch, your guide will take you to explore the settlement of Dingboche. Overnight in a lodge (twin-room) in Dingboche. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08:Acclimatization day in Dingboche Sixth day of the trek and you are already 4000 meters above sea level. Therefore, before gaining more altitude, second acclimatization is a must. In Dingboche, acclimatization hike starts after breakfast. Your guide will either take you to Nangkar Tshang Gompa and the viewpoint above it, or to Chhukung for acclimatization hike. The hike to gompa and the viewpoint above it is an hour long hike to the ridge north of Dingboche. This hike allows you to capture the spectacular views of Cholatse and Taboche, lake at the foot of Ama Dablam and Chhukung and Makalu. However, a hike to Chhukung is a full day hike that allows you to enjoy the mesmerizing views of Ama Dablam, Baruntse and Makalu. After your hiking trip you will come down to Dingboche and spend the remaining time either resting, or exploring the settlement of Dingboche. Overnight in a lodge (twin-room) in Dingboche. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,108ft), (9.5km), (5h) Seventh day of the trek and the trek to Lobuche begins shortly after breakfast in Dingboche. A gradual climb from Dingboche will bring you to a trail junction at Thukla, past Dusa and Parlung Kharka. Enjoy magnificent views of Tabohce and Cholatse on the way. The trail will now lead you down to glacial stream to cross the bridge and rise up the other side, heading directly up the rough moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, before the trail curves left to the number of memorial to the lost climbers and Sherpas. As you continue north, the regal Pumori makes appearance. A little ahead of this point, you will again come across a trail junction, from where a challening northward ascent on a loose moraine will take you to Lobuche. You will reach Lobuche around Lunch time. After Lunch, your guide will take you for acclimatization hike. Overnight in a lodge (twin-sharing) in Lobuche. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep - Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) - Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft), (11.5km), (7-8h) Eighth day of the trek and the trek begins after breakfast in Lobuche. Initially the walk is on a narrow trail that runs in between the glacial moraine and the mountain wall. Further, you will walk past the trail junction to the Italian Pyramid and climb a few short vertical climbs to eventually cross the terminal moraine of the Changri Shar Glacier and continue to Gorekshep. In Gorekshep, you will check into the lodge, have lunch and set out to hike to Everest Base Camp. The trail to the base camp will first head back to the Khumbu Glacier and then to the top of the ridge. You will now following the mountain's spine, head north toward the mouth of the Khumbu glacier. Brightly colored fluttering prayer flags at the bottom of the Khumbu Icefall mark the arrival of the base camp. You can spend some time to take photos and enjoy the view. You will then return to Gorakshep following the same route used earlier to get to the base camp. Overnight in a lodge (twin-room) in Gorakshep. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,550m/18,208ft) and trek to Dzongla (4,830m/15,846ft), (13km), (8h) Ninth day of the trek and this day is divided into two parts. The first part will take you to Kala Patthar (the best view point in the Everest region to take in the views of Mt. Everest) and the second part will take you to Dzongla – your overnight stop for the day. Gorekshep is the start and the end point of the Kala Patthar hike. It's about 3-hour hike (roundtrip) and the distance is about 3.7 kilometers (total). You will hike to the altitude of 5,550 meters from the sea level, gaining 410 meters in elevation. You will start early in the morning, around 1.5 hours before sunrise, as the key is to enjoy Everest around sunrise. The hike starts with a walk down to sandy area just below Kala Patthar, from where, following the winding route up the mountain you will hike to the top of Kala Patthar. A good portion of the trail up is rather smooth and easy to navigate. As you ascend toward the summit, leaving the view of the Gorekshep behind, Pumori hovers out in the back ground and the trail grows steeper and rockier. Fluttering prayer flags mark the top and presenting the magnificent views of Pumori, Mt. Everest, South Col, Nuptse, Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier and Ama Dablam further out in the distance and other surrounding peaks. After spending some time taking in the views, capturing magnificent shots and feeling accomplished, you will trek down to Gorekshep for breakfast. The second part begins after breakfast. Leaving Gorakshep, you will retrace your steps to the trail intersection, past Lobuche, after Lunch in Lobuche. From here, following the narrow three passes trail, you will hike down to Dzongla on a relatively easy trail, enjoying the distant views of Thukla Pass, Thukla Village, Ama Dablam, Chola Tsho and Cho La glacier from different parts of the trail until you reach Dzongla. Overnight in a lodge (twin-room) in Gorakshep. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Trek to Dragnag (4700m/15,419ft) via Chola Pass (5,420m), (8km), (8-9h) Today is the tenth day of the trek and our destination is Lobuche. From Dzongla, the trail continues to descend east, crossing Chola and then taking the trail on the left side, we continue to hike up to the place where the trail meets the Everest Base Camp trail. Further, ascend from here will finally take us to Lobuche. After having lunch, we also hike a bit and explore the Khumbu Glacier. The night will be spent at a lodge in Lobuche. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Splendid views of mountains and glaciers, tombstones of trekkers who lost their lives in the glacier, view of the Khumbu and Lobuche glaciers.)
Day 13: Trek to Gokyo (4,790m/15,715), (4km), (3-4h) Today is the eleventh day of the trek and we finally reach the major destination of the trek, the Everest Base Camp. Following the west bank of the Khumbu Glacier, the trail continues to ascend till Lobuche pass. Shortly after crossing this pass, we come across a junction of Changri Nup and Changri Shar Glacier that merge with Khumbu Glacier. We walk across the glacier to reach Gorakshep, located at the bottom of Kala Patthar. Leaving the trail that leads to Kala Patthar, we hike up to the base camp of Everest. We spend some time exploring the area and then walk back down to the lodge at Gorakshep. The remaining day will be spent either exploring the area or simply resting at the lodge. The night will be spent at a lodge in Gorakshep. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Experience glaciers like Khumbu, Lobuche, Changri Nup, and Changri Shar, Lobuche & Thokla pass, the north ridge of Everest along with a 360-degree vista of snowy mountains like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Nuptse, a glimpse of Kala Patthar, rocky and glacial trail and the Everest Base Camp marked with colorful prayer flags.)
Day 14: Trek to Dhole (4200m/13,779m), (13.5km), (6-7h) Today is the twelfth day of the trek and our destination is Pheriche, after a hike to Kala Patthar. Today, we first hike up to Kala Patthar, which is considered the best vantage point in the entire Khumbu region. Today we start early, in fact, before breakfast to see the early morning sun rays striking the mountains. Initially, we hike for about two hours, which will take us to Kala Patthar. We enjoy the sunrise view in the mountains, spend some time taking pictures and relishing the view, then hike down to Gorakshep for breakfast. Following the same route used earlier, we hike down to Lobuche. After walking for some time, we cross Thokla pass and further walk down towards the suspension bridge at Dughla. We cross the suspension bridge and then walk down to Pheriche. The night will be spent at a lodge in Pheriche. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Sunrise view and the mind-blogging view of majestic Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Amadablam, Thamserku, Mera Peak, and other peaks of the Everest region from Kala Patthar, and a second chance to experience the view of glaciers like Changri Shar, Changri Nup and Khumbu, the experience of Lobuche pass and Thokla pass, tombstones and small settlements like Lobuche, Dhughla, Phulaji, and Pheriche.)
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), (13km), (6-7h) Today is the thirteenth day of the trek and our destination is Namche Bazaar. In the beginning, the downhill walk is quite easy. We pass through the yak grazing area of Somare and then crossing the village of Pangboche and Deboche we reach Tengboche, through the rhododendron forest. From Tengboche, a vertical descent will take us to the bridge across the Dudhkoshi river. On crossing the bridge, we again hike up to Kyagjuma, crossing Sanasa. A fairly easy, the downhill walk will finally take us to Namche Bazaar. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Vertical and flat trail experience, lifestyle, and settlement of people in the settlements like Somare, Pangboche, Deboche, Tengboche, Phunke Tenga, Khyangjuma, and Namche featuring several monasteries and Chortens, Tengboche Monastery – the largest monastery in the Khumbu region, along with the view of majestic peaks: Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Tawache, a walk through rhododendron, pine and juniper forest, water-driven prayer wheels, stone-steps, the longest Mani walls, Tenzing Norgye Memorial Stupa, and the modern facilities at Namche Bazaar.)
Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2,840m/9,317ft), (18km), (6h) Today is the last day of the trek and our destination is Lukla. Starting Namche, a 6-7 hour trek will finally take us to Lukla. The trail continues downhill towards the bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, where the Bhote Koshi River meets the Dudh Koshi River at Larja Dobhan. A slight descent from here will then take us to Monjo (entry and exit point of the Sagarmatha National Park). After the national park exit formalities, we walk down to cross a suspension bridge across Kyashar Khola, and following the east bank of the Bhote Koshi River, we further walk towards another bridge over the Bhote Koshi River. Now, following the west bank of the Bhote Koshi River, we walk down to Phakding. From Phakding, the trail descends till Thado Koshi Gaon, and a gradual ascent from here will finally take us to Lukla. Today, after reaching Lukla, you can either spend your time with the crewmember or opt for some alone time to recollect the memories made during the past few days. The night will be spent at a lodge in Lukla. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Last view of Mt. Everest from Namche Bazaar, Kongde RI from Phakding and Kusum Khangkaru from Thado Koshigaon, beautiful rhododendron and Magnolia forest, trail accompanied by various prayer rocks –Mani wall and monasteries including 500 years old monastery – Pemacholing Monastery, small Sherpa settlements like Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, Chumoa and Monju, and finally the colorful village of Lukla.)
Day 17: Fly to Ramechhap (12-15min) and drive to Kathmandu (4-5h) Today is your last day in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Our Sherpas will carry your luggage to the airport, while other formalities will be taken care of by your team leader. Once the plane lands at the airport, we will directly board the plane and fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning, enjoying the scenic view once again from the sky. A comfortable private vehicle will be awaiting our arrival at Kathmandu Airport, which will safely escort you to the hotel. In the evening, we meet for some time to discuss your trek and get feedback. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: Wonderful aerial view of the terrain from the plane, tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu)
Day 18: Final departure. Today is the last day of your trip to Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. If your flight is scheduled for early morning, then one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport as per your flight departure time. But, if the flight is scheduled for later in the evening, you can go shopping and collect a few mementos or simply hang around shopping areas in Kathmandu. However, if you are planning to spend some extra days in Nepal, Amigo Treks and Expedition can also make the arrangements for some other top adventurous activities that you can attend while you are in Nepal.
With 3 friends we trek up the Tsum Valley supported by our guide Dawa and porters Shambu and Anil… a fantastic trip. Beautiful, fascinating,
