Everest Base Camp Trek With Chola Pass and Gokyo Lake

 When you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our member will be waiting by holding the Adventure Vision banner to meet you. After meeting you, we will take you to the hotel. Once you've freshened up, you will be taken to try authentic Nepali food (Dal Bhat) serving with a variety of achaar. We can spend more time getting to know each other better while having our lunch, and can discuss our planning necessary for the trek. 

Depending upon your arrival time, you can explore the other side of Kathmandu, like Boudhanath, Swayambhunath Temple, Basantapur, and Patan. Dinner will be provided at the hotel after you return from roaming. Necessary details will be provided at night.

Early in the Morning, according to our Flight time, we will start our thrilling journey towards Lukla. After you reach Lukla, you will have your breakfast while enjoying the fascinating scenery from our hotel.

After having our breakfast, we will start our 3-4 hour trek to Phakding. On this day, we will explore the different places in Phakding and try different cultural foods. We will enjoy the view of Mount Khumbila and Kusum Kanguru and stay overnight at the teahouse. 

The tea house has simple facilities, local meals, and comfy shared beds to rest. At night, we can experience the beauty of the starlit sky and the charm of the village, adding a sense of warmth and light illumination of the Dudh-Koshi River. While the mountains are not visible at night, we can see the outline against the night sky. 

After having our breakfast, we will head north from Phakding and trek for about 5-6 hours to Namche Bazaar. Moving to the Dudh-Koshi River, we can see some villages like Chumoa and Monjo surrounded by rhododendron.

We will go through Sagarmatha National Park, which is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. We can find rare species of animals like the Snow Leopard, Musk deer, Red Panda, and birds like Snowcock, Bearded Vulture, Himalayan Monal, and Plants like Pine, Blue Pines, Hemlock, Juniper, and so on. After crossing the suspension bridge, we reach Namche Bazaar, also known as the largest commercial hub in the Khumbu Region.

As we move towards a higher altitude, our body takes time to adapt to the climate surrounding us. So, we spent the day around the Namche Bazaar.  Namche Bazar is a beautiful, picturesque village located in the Khumbu Region of Nepal, known as the cultural and traditional hub for Sherpa people. You can witness many tea houses and lodges welcoming trekkers every day.

The traditional Tibetan market is also known for its cheap clothing and accessories. Upon reaching it, you can check into your teahouse and lodges and relax. After that, you can stroll around the local Namche bazaar and also enjoy local authentic food like Reidok, Thukpa, Yak cheese, Butter tea, and many other Tibetan foods. We will spend the night at the tea house on this day at Namche Bazaar.

After a rest at Namche Bazaar and breakfast, we will head towards Tengboche, which will take around 5 to 6 hours. The journey from Namche Bazar to Tengboche is quite easy and fun. We need to begin a trek with a steep hill for around 20 to 25 minutes to get an easier path. After 2 hours of hiking, we will climb down the trail of the river at Phungi Tenga. Crossing the river, we will begin an uphill trek, which takes around 2 hours.

We will have a launch party at a teahouse and take some rest. We will finally reach Tengboche, a tiny village in the Khumbu region. We will visit the oldest Monastery of Tengboche with the stunning backdrop of Ama Dablam. We will rest the night at Tengbche.

After having breakfast at Tengboche, we will lead the trek slightly downhill for about an hour till we cross the wooden bridge. Then, we will continue our trek towards the Pangboche village. You must walk around 9 to 10 km as the trail goes to Deboche, crossing the Imja River where the path is slightly rough. We will have our lunch at Imja Valley and continue our trek. After a 3-hour uphill trek, we will finally reach our destination (Dingboche).

After our beautiful night, we will have some breakfast at our hotel, and on this day, we will explore more places in Dingboche. We will head towards Nangkartshang Peak, where the path is filled with rocks, making the travelers navigate. But despite its road condition, you will be amazed by its stunning view of Lhotse and Nuptse. You can also see the other peaks like Makalu, Island Peak, and Amadalam. After spending some time there, we will head down towards our hotel and have our delicious dinner. After having our dinner, we will rest there.

After resting at our hotel and having breakfast early in the morning, we will start our trek toward Lobuche. Our trail begins with a gentle ascent from the edge of a hill, which provides a stunning view of Chukung Valley and Island Peak. After two hours of walking from Dingboche, we will arrive at Dugla, where we will stop at a teahouse to grab our lunch.

Shortly after lunch, we will continue an uphill trek for about 1 hour to see the view of Mt.Pumori, Cholatse, and Cholatse. We will go uphill to the Thukla pass (4900 m), where there is a memorial of great climbers from around the world who lost their lives during the trip. After Thukla Pass, you will reach Lobuche within an hour. 

After the night spent on Lobuche, we will have breakfast in the morning. It is going to be a tremendous day as you are going to achieve your desired destination.

From Lobuche, we will head towards Gorak Shep, which will take 2 to 3 hours. The Gorak Shep is the highest teahouse found on the Everest Base Camp trek (5164 m). We will have lunch at the tea house, carry gloves and a jacket to stay warm, and walk to Everest Base Camp.

After reaching EBC, you feel like a fairytale story that does come true. It will be your life’s memorial moment to remember in a lifetime. After spending some time on the Base camp, we will return to Gorak Shep to rest at night.

We will make an early start by having our breakfast, then trek towards Kalapathar, which is not as easy. Located at Kalapthar, it provides travelers with the finest vantage point to observe Everest as well as Pumori and Nuptse alongside the irresistible Khumbu Valley. Kalapthar viewpoint is the best place to see the stunning view of Everest from close.

After visiting Kalapathar, we will trek down Gorakhshep and trek to Dzongla, the final destination of the day. We will rest at the lodge overnight after having dinner.

The day starts with breakfast and a morning view of Dzongla, heading towards the trek to Cho La pass. There are no settlements of humans as it is surrounded by the mountains, a glacier lake, and snow-capped hills. After enjoying the view, we move down the snow-covered chain to Thangnak.

We should be more careful as the ground is made up of loose rocks and ice. The Thagnak lies to the west of Dzongla. We will spend the rest of our day at Thagnak Tea House.

On this day, we will travel to Gokya from Thangnak after having breakfast. The trek towards Gokyo is more physically demanding and tough. We need to cross the Ngozumpa glacier to reach Gokyo, taking a minimum of 3 hours.

Including Gokyo Lake, we will explore the other five glacier lakes, which reward us with the amazing view of Mt. Cho Oyo and Gokyo Ri. After spending some time at the lakeside, we will head back to the village.

As we already explored all five glacier lakes on the previous day, we will be heading to Gokyo Ri. Following the trek from Gokyo Ri after having lunch, we move towards the downward way to the Dole.The trail follows the same path through the Ngozumpa glacier.

Dole lies in the North of Khumjung in the Dudh Koshi River. It takes 5 to 6 hours to reach Dole. We can find many Tea houses at Dole, as it is the stoppage of the treakers.

As Dole is the final destination of our package, we will head toward the Namche Bazar by having breakfast. We need to cross the bridges and many villages, including Kyanjuma. To make our way to the valley, we need to walk through an alpine forest full of pines and rhododendrons. Rhododendron, also known as Lali Gurans, is the National Flower of Nepal, embracing the beauty of Nepal. It takes 5 to 6 hours to reach Namche.

Overnight, we will stay at Namche Bazaar and have a walk in the Bazaar.

On this day, we need to walk 8 to 9 hours to get to Lukla. Before heading towards Lukla, we will have breakfast. We will cross different places, including Sagarmatha National Park, and some checkpoints. We will have our lunch at Phakding village and head towards Lukla.

After reaching Lukla, we can celebrate the victory of the completion of the trip at night by having some drinks and dancing with the team members.

 After having our lunch, we will head towards the Lukla airport. You can enjoy the cinematic view from the plane as you leave the mountain. It takes 30 to 35 minutes to reach Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu. You will be dropped off at the hotel by private vehicle, where you can rest. You can explore the Thamel area at night, as it is popular for both locals and tourists seeking entertainment moments at clubs and bars. 

After having your breakfast early in the morning, you will be headed towards the Tribhuvan airport for your International Flight by private vehicle from a hotel. You will not only miss the moments being created but also the beauty of Nepal, its cultural way of welcoming tourists.