Short Brief of Chola Pass Trekking

If we go for the trekking of EBC chola Pass Gokyo, we begin our journey from Kathmandu by flight to the mountain airstrip at Lukla, the heart of the Everest Region, then around three hours walk from the airport we reach at the first stop at Phakding and we continue our trip to the north up to the Dudh Kosi Valley and Namche Bazaar.

Next day, we continue our trekking to Everest base camp, after having one day rest in Dingboche or Pheriche where we will have some magnificent view of Everest along with Nuptse, Lohtse and Mount Pumori Himalayas and then we return back to lobuche head to Zongla and we pass the chola and stay over night at Thangnak.

Next morning, we trek to Gokyo Lake. The Gokyo Peak (5480m) ascent is the one of the tourist attraction of this circuit, we have incredible scenery, including magnificent views of Everest (8848m), Makalu, Cho Oyo (8153m) and Lhotse (8511m) and more. Then we return back down to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu again.

Fact of chola Pass Gokyo Trekking
Trekking Destination: Everest Base Camp-chola
Group Size: Min - 1
Highest Access of the Trekking: 5545m
Grade: Fairly Strenuous
Transportation: Aero plane
Mode of Trekking Tour: Tea house/Camping
Trekking Hour: Approximately 6 - 7 hours each day
Total Days: 18 Days
Trip Cost: USD 1050

Itinerary in Detail
Day 01. Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). You will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel and a short brief about the trekking after refreshment.
Day 02. Fly to Lukla (2804 meters) from Kathmandu, trek to Phakding (2610 meters).
Day 03. Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters).
Day 04. Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. Hike to everest view hotel.
Day 05. Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters).
Day 06. Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters).
Day 07. Day trip to Chhukung valley (4710 meters) and trek back to Dingboche.
Day 08. Trek to Lobuche (4910 meters).
Day 09. Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) then back to Gorak Shep (5180 meters).
Day 10. Hike up Kalapattar (5545 meters) to see the sunrise and panoramic view including of Everest then trek to Zongla (4200 meter).
Day 11. Trek to Chola Pass (5350m) and get down to Thangak (3441 meters)
Day 12. Trek to Gokyo (3404 meters).
Day 13. Trek to Gokyo Ri (5483 meters) and then Back to Gokyo.

Day 14. Trek to Dole (4200meters)
Day 15. Trek to Namche Bazaar via Khumjung village (3780meters).
Day 16. Trek to Lukla (2804 meters) .
Day 17. Morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 18. Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.

Cost Include
» Airport pick up and drops by private car/van/bus.
» Two night's standard accommodation in Kathmandu (on the arrival day and after the trekking).
» Your standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
» All necessary paper works and national park entry permits.
» Domestic airport pick up and drop by car/ Flight Ticket (LUK-KTM-LUK) / domestic airport Tax.
» All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
» Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
» An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples).
» Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the Guide and Porter.
» Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
» Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
» Outfitter Nepal's sleeping bag, down jackets and walking stick, if necessary.
» All government taxes.
Cost Exclude
» Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
» Your Travel insurance.
» International airfare and airport departure tax.
» Food while you are in Kathmandu.
» Your personal expenses.
» All the alcoholic and non alcoholic Drinks.
» Sweet things like chocolate.
» Hot Shower during the trekking.
» Tips for the guide and porter.