Everest Chola Pass Trek

Introduction of Everest Chola Pass Trek

Everest Chola Pass Trek 15 days duration that leads you to scenic places on both sides of high Khumbu valley in the shade of Everest and massive Cho-Oyu with an array of mighty peaks. Chola Pass Trekking also reaches up to the Kala Pathar 5545 m and Everest Base Camp 5364 m. Moreover, the trek also crosses the world’s one of the highest passes, Cho-La Pass (5420 m).

The Everest Chola Pass trek covers one of the best spectacular destinations of Nepal’s Mid-East Himalaya range. It’s a fascinating adventure in the harmony of the impressive Sherpa culture of ancient Buddhist heritage and religion.

We hope during the Chola Pass trek you will have a lifetime memorable experience with us. Here are some short explanations about the Everest Chola Pass trek.

A highlight of Everest Chola Pass Trek

• Cross through one of the high passes, Chola Pass with Everest Base Camp in the Mountain region.
• Have 360-degree snow-covered High Mountains views from Kala Patthar.
• Pass through the Sagarmatha national park where wild vegetation can be seen.
• Enjoy the views of the mind-blowing mountains including Mt Everest, Pumori, Amadablam, Cho Oyu, and other high peaks.
• Experience the lush landscape, forests, monasteries, people, culture, mountainous lifestyle, glaciers, and glacier lakes
• Enjoy the exciting experience of crossing the icy trail along Cho-La pass.

Overview

Firstly, you land at Lukla small airstrip after flying from Kathmandu. Then walking through nice and scenic country past green farmland with nice lovely Sherpa villages.

As walks progress heading into famous Sagarmatha National Park listed as World Heritage Sites, one of the highest national parks in this world protecting its natural environment enriched with flora and fauna.

The adventure leads past Phakding, Monjo villages and then walking by the bank of Dudh Kosi River within the shade of an alpine forest of tall rhododendron and pine trees, soon leaving the river behind with a long scenic climb to reach famous and colorful Namche Bazaar.

A great spot for a rest day with a leisure hike to Everest viewpoint to support acclimatization. Then heading on a nice trail with constant views of Everest- Nuptse -Lhotse- Amadablam with a series of peaks to reach beautiful areas in Tengboche Monastery surrounded by giant peaks and woodland.

The trek continues with a climb to the highest point of the adventure on top of Kala Patthar for a sweeping panorama of peaks with Mt. Pumori and Everest at its nearest views and then heading to our next major destination to cross over high Cho-La pass to reach the magnificent Gokyo valley. This is our main goal for Chola Pass trekking.

At Gokyo, a great climb takes you to Gokyo-Ri to enjoy mind-blowing views of the world’s four highest mountains. These are Cho-Oyu, Everest, and Lhotse with Mt. Makalu in the east with an array of peaks.

Having a lifetime experience with glorious views in Chola Pass Trekking, walking back to Lukla taking the main route past beautiful areas of Machhermo and Dole to reach Namche and then at Lukla for the last overnight stop. The next morning from Lukla flight to Kathmandu to complete our memorable adventure.

Best time For Everest Chola Pass Trek

For the Everest Chola Pass trek we highly recommend doing it in March to May and September to November.  March to May is the Spring Season in Nepal where you will have nice mountain views with clean weather. On the trail you can see the beautiful Rhododendron Flowers.

One of the best seasons for this trek is September to November which is autumn season in Nepal.  Weather is very perfect for this time period.  You will have clear mountain views during the trek.

December to February is the winter season in Nepal so It is a very cold time. As well as much more foggy on the trails so we have to be more lucky to see beautiful Himalayas range.

June to August monsoon season in Nepal. During this period also we are not recommended for you to do this trail. Because of heavy rain and fog, we cannot have much more beautiful views of the Mountains.

In conclusion; our dreams are to see Mt Everest and enjoy the Gokyo Valley. So, better to choose the best season to do Everest Chola Pass trek. You will have unforgettable experiences in your life.

Day to Day Everest Chola Pass Trek

1. Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding
2. Phakding to Namche Bazaar
3. Acclimatization and Rest day in Namche Bazaar
4. Namche to Tengboche Monastery
5. Tengboche to Dingboche
6. Acclimatization  day in Dingboche
7. Dingboche to Lobuche
8. Lobuche to Gorak-Shep & Hike to Everest Base Camp back to Gorakshep
9. Hike to Kala Patthar & trek to Dzongla
10. Dzongla to Thangnak  via Cho La Pass
11. Thangnak to Gokyo Lake
12. Climb to Goyko RI & trek back  to Dole
13. Dole to Namche Bazaar
14. Namche to Lukla
15. From Lukla fly to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla early morning 30 minutes scenic flight then and trek to Phakding 2,612 m / 8,570 ft - 04 hrs.

Early morning we will pick you from your hotel for short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport, after security formalities board in a small aircraft, where scenic flight with views of the Himalayan range of mountains includes Everest, then landing in Lukla at Tenzing-Hillary airport. From here after a short refreshing morning break continue to walk on a gradual easy trail with a down-hill and gradual path with few short ups to reach the first overnight stop in Phakding village, a nice Sherpa village situated above near Dudh-Kosi River.

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11,287 ft via Sagarmatha National park check post - 06 hrs.

A slow and easy morning walks towards Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, with time here crossing bridge to reach at Jorsalle the last village before Namche Bazaar with possible lunch stop, afternoon walk on river bed within forested area with climb to last and high bridge that reaches you at famous and colorful Namche Bazaar after walking strenuous uphill on winding trail facing views of peaks. At Namche transfer into the nice and cozy lodge, with time to wander around the shops and streets of interesting Namche Bazaar, the hub and main town or large village of Khumbu area where colorful and busy Saturday market held once a week.

Day 03: Acclimatization and Rest day in Namche Bazaar.

Rest day in Namche for acclimatization before heading higher areas, where short walks take you up at viewpoint and towards Everest View Hotel of near four hours walks both ways, rewards you with an excellent panorama of mountains with Everest and magnificent Amadablam. At Namche visit the interesting museums with much information about Khumbu Sherpa, culture, flora-fauna as well of mountaineering expedition history with the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Day 04: Trek to Tengboche Monastery 3,860 m /12,665 ft - 05 hrs.

After pleasant and enjoyable time at Namche, morning walk leads to a short climb and then on good wide trail facing views of Everest and Amadablam with array of peaks, as our route leads into woodland then descend towards Imjatse River to reach a small place in Phunke-Tenga, possible lunch stop in the middle of a wood. Afternoon climb into forested areas facing views of Kangtenga-Tharmasarku and other peaks as walk brings at a wide-open plateau in Thyangboche with its beautiful colorful Buddhist monastery, with time to visit the interior of the monastery where you can witness monks and priest on religious activities with prayer. A scenic spot surrounded by high peaks with views of Everest and magnificent looking Amadablam amidst the forest of rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-juniper-birch and fir tree lines, truly a great place for an overnight stop. In the month of October-November great colorful festival takes place called Mani-Rimdu with mask dancers by monks of the monastery.

Day 05: Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m /14,468 ft - 05 hrs.

Morning catching the views of surrounding peaks, where walk leads downhill to Deoboche, within the green forested area and further walk to reach Imjatse River and then cross over a steel bridge, from here end of tree lines as walk leads into windswept dry and arid country to reach Pangboche. The last permanent village on route Everest base camp where other settlements with Many good lodges to cater needs of travelers and trekkers. Slowly walk leads past Pangboche heading higher with ups and down to a river, with the last climb of the day for an hour to reach a scenic Imjatse valley at Dingboche facing North Side of Amadablam with views of Island Peak towards east direction.

Day 06: Acclimatization (rest) day in Dingboche.

Another enjoyable rest day for acclimatization options for a hike of few hours on high Nakarjun Hill 5,100 m /16728 ft). above Imjatse valley and Dingboche, where you can catch the awesome panorama of peaks with world 5^th highest Mt. Makalu in the east direction beyond famous Island Peak. Afternoon free to wander around Dingboche located within beautiful Imjatse valley beneath might peaks of Amadablam North Face.

Day 07: Trek to Lobuche 4,940 m /16,208 ft - 05 hrs.

After an enjoyable rest day in Dingboche, morning walk leads to short climb on a ridge top, marked with Buddhist prayer flags and monuments facing views of high close peaks and then on a good gradual path to walk. Our route leads on a winding path above Pheriche valley with views of Cholatse and Taboche peaks as walk comes to a small place at Thugla, where massive Khumbu glacier melts into a raging river. After crossing a short bridge and climb to Thugla for possible lunch stop and rest, before heading higher up to Lobuche, having break and lunch start with a slow climb to ridge top lines with a memorial of unfortunate mountaineers who risk their life climbing high mountains around Khumbu and Everest. From here a good walk with gradual up to reach Lobuche located on the corner of a wide valley beneath peaks of Lobuche East and West.

Day 08: Trek to Gorak-Shep 5,164 m / 16,942 ft after lunch hike to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m /17,598 ft) back to Gorakshep.

Adventure today leads to our goal at Everest base camp, as morning walk follows a flat valley with a slow climb to reach further and then a steep climb to reach a ridge near above Khumbu glacier. As the walk continues over rocky moraines and ice to reach scenic flat areas at Gorak-Shep located at the bottom of Kalapathar and Mt. Pumori on route Everest base camp, at Gorak-Shep with a short break. From Gorakshep heading further east to reach to reach highlight destination at Everest Base Camp with marvelous views of Khumbu Ice-Falls, glaciers looking above peaks of Nuptse, Everest, and Lhotse, in high mountaineering season of April to May this grand spot flooded with tents of expeditions. After an exciting time achieving our target walk back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop before heading downhill back to Lukla with a climb of Kalapathar.

Day 09: Early morning hike to Kala Patthar 5,545 m /18,192 ft and trek to Dzongla 4,830 m /15,440 ft) - 05 hrs.

Early morning before breakfast climb on a top rocky hill above 5,545 m to reach the highest spot of the adventure, where you will be rewarded with a glorious panorama of giant surrounding peaks with close views of Everest and Mt. Pumori. After a great wonderful moment descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast and then carry on trekking down to Lobuche walking further to reach a high point above Thugla, where our route diverts towards Dzongl at the base of Chola Pass, close to Cholatse peak for an overnight stop, in this remote and quiet place.

Day 10: Trek to Thangnag / Dragnak 4,700 m /15,416 ft via Cho La Pass 5,420m /17,780 ft - 08 hrs.

One of the big days of the adventure, crossing high Cho-la pass also spelled as Tsho-la where morning leads to steep-up to cross over a glacier on the eastern side then slowly with enough time for rest reaching the top of Cho-la. The top located at 5,367 m, can be challenging sometimes to cross in snow conditions, offers views of high peaks with Cholatse and its glacier and then descend carefully to Thangnag for overnight stop after crossing over the second pass of the adventure.

Day 11: Trek to Gokyo Lake 4,700 m/15,710 ft - 03 hrs.

After a great adventure crossing over Cho-la pass where morning leads to an easy walk following on the main Gokyo trail and beneath Ngozumba glacier. Slowly walk leads at Gokyo Lake also called Dudh Pokhari at the bank of the shore where summer settlement of Gokyo located above 4,700 meters high.

Day 12: Climb to Goyko RI 5,483m/19,083ft trek to Dole 4,200m-13,775 ft - 07 hrs.

Morning an optional hike to Gokyo Ri above 5,483 m another highlight of the adventure, Gokyo Ri offers a stunning panorama of the world’s highest peaks from Mt. Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Cholatse, Taweche and to the east Mt. Makalu. After a grand vista descends to Gokyo facing awesome views where walk continues on the downhill with few ups past Gokyo 2^nd and first lake.   A long day walk but easier on losing much altitude heading past Machherma and Luza settlement to reach back into green woodland at Dole for an overnight stop before Lukla and Namche Bazaar.

Day 13: Trek to Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.

From Dole an easy walk on nearly flat ground and then further down to reach at Phortse-Tenag by the Dudh Kosi River, where walk leads to an hour climb on top Mong a small place on top of the scenic hill. From here a slow enjoyable downhill walks with few short ups on a nice scenic trail to reach at Namche Bazaar for last night in Khumbu before Lukla.

Day 14: Trek to Lukla 2,860 m / 9,383 ft - 06 hrs.

Our last final day of the adventure with long day treks to reach Lukla starting with descend to reach a river valley and at Sagarmatha National Park entrance and exit to Monjo village, where walk continues past Phakding with last short climb to reach at last overnight stay in Lukla before flying back to Kathmandu.

Day 15: From Lukla fly to Kathmandu end of our service with transfer to your hotel.

As per flight time for Kathmandu, morning with last breakfast within Khumbu and at Lukla, then transfer to air terminal named after Tenzing and Hillary, first to conquer Mt. Everest in 1953. As per the flight schedule board in a smaller aircraft for sweeping short air journey to reach Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your respective hotels.

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Equipment

For Head

1. Sun hat / Scarf
2. Sunglasses and Headlight

For Upper Body

1. Water Proof Jacket
2. Down Jacket / Warm Jacket
3. Light Weight T-shirt (At least 1 pair)

For Lower Body

1. Water Proof Pants
2. Running tights
3. Light Weight Pant

For Hand

1. Gloves

For feet

1. Thin Inner socks (At least 2 pairs)
2. Woolen socks
3. Trekking boots (preferred comfortable boots)

Other Assecories

1. Sleeping bag
2. Water bottle etc
3. Suncream
4. Water purification tablets
5. Toiletries (Toilet paper etc)
6. Warm hat
7. Trekking Bag Etc.

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