Gokyo
Cho La Pass trekking is one of the most popular, extraordinary, entertaining,
and demanding trekking in the Everest region of Nepal. It is considered one of
the unique trekking trails that take you home to the legendary Sherpa ethnic
groups in the Himalayas and through Gokyo, the hidden valley with beautiful
blue lakes in the lap of the Himalayas. One of the attractions of this Trek is
Gokyo Lake at 16400 ft., which is the primary source of the Dudhkoshi River.
During our Trek towards Gokyo Cho La Pass, We can enjoy the beautiful
environments and surroundings. Main highlights of this Trek are as below
Main Highlights
·Discover the
unique and living Sherpa tradition and culture
·Gokyo Ri and
Cho La Pass ascent for fascinating mountain views
·Walkthrough
the exotic animal habitat in Sagarmatha National Park.
·A thrilling
and picturesque 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
·A visit to
the highest freshwater lake system in the world: Lake Gokyo
·Stand at the
foot of the highest mountain in the world, the Mount Everest
·Enjoy the
excellent view of the sunrise over the Mount Everest from Kalapatthar
·Enjoy
panoramic views of mountains like Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche,
etc.
Itinerary Highlights
Gokyo Cho La Pass trek Itinerary can be customized according to your choice. Please
write to us for the individual travel Itinerary. The price varies depending on
hotel category, transportation, private vehicle, and flight service.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Day 02: Trekking preparation and day
excursions around Kathmandu
Day 03: Flight Kathmandu to Lukla and walk
to Phakding: Walking Distance 3-4 hours
Day 04: Trek Phakding to the Namche Bazaar:
Walking Distance 5 - 6 hours
Day 05: Acclimatization Day at Namche
Bazaar:
Day 06: Trek Namche Bazaar to Phortse
Thanga: (3,680 m), walking 5-6 hours
Day 07: Trek Phortse Thanga to Machhermo
(4,470 m), walking 4-5 hours
Day 08: Trek Machhermo to Gokyo (4,800 m),
4-5 hours
Day 09: Gokyo Valley: acclimatization day -
Trek to Gokyo Ri walking, 3 - 4 hours
Day 10: Trek Gokyo to Thagnak (4750 m),
walking 4-5 hours
Day 11: Trek Thagnak to Cho La Pass (5,367m)
to Dzongla, walking 7-8 hours
Day 12: Dzongla to Lobuche (4940 m), 2-3
hours
Day 13: Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest
base camp 6-7 walking hours
Day 14: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m)
to Pheriche: walking 7-8 hours
Day 15: Trek Pheriche to Namche Bazar:
walking 6-7 hours
Day 16: Trek Namche Bazar to Lukla (2,860
m), walking 6-7 hours
Day 17: Flight to Kathmandu
Day 18: Final departure
Overview of Gokyo Cho La Pass Trekking
The Gokyo Cho La Pass Trek rewards you
with everything the Everest region has to offer. Everest base camp is one of
the last destinations on our trekking trip. There you have a beautiful view of
the Khumbu Icefall. However, you don't have a great view of Everest from base
camp, So we need to walk to Kala Patthar to enjoy the most spectacular view of
the Mount Everest. Gokyo Lakes is another main attraction of your Everest Gokyo
Cho La Pass trekking package. The village of Gokyo is on the eastern shore of
the third lake. This light blue color of the high alpine lake makes it
exceptionally beautiful.
To acclimatize, climb Gokyo Ri, a summit
on the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. It is the viewpoint for one of the
most spectacular panoramic views of the Everest region that is truly
unforgettable. You will hike the snow-covered trails of the Cho La Pass, one of
the most challenging stretches of the Trek, where you will get an adrenaline
rush and feel like a great achievement.
You also have the opportunity to explore
many of the beautiful places along the way. From the moment you start your
journey on the exciting flight to Lukla, you get a variety of stunning views of
the Himalayas, landscapes, forests, and rivers. You can also explore Sherpa
culture and lifestyle at its best.
Important note
Your safety is of the utmost importance
when you travel with us. Please note that your hiking guide is authorized to
change or cancel part of the route if this is deemed necessary for safety
reasons. Every effort is made to comply with the above itinerary. However,
since this trip involves in remote mountainous area, we cannot guarantee that
we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, the health of group members,
unexpected natural disasters, etc. can contribute to changes in the itinerary.
The leader will try to make sure the trip goes according to plan. However, be
prepared to be flexible if necessary.
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla to
Kathmandu could be delayed for a few hours or sometime can be canceled due to critical
weather conditions. Such conditions can occur even in the best seasons. In such
cases, you should be prepared to wait a long time at Kathmandu or Lukla
airports, as this can happen at the start or end of the Trek, or both. We will
do our best to avoid such delays and organize the next flight for you. We also
organize the rescue of helicopters in such conditions, if they are available
and requested by yours. We recommend that you bring some additional buffer days
(1-2 days) at the end of the trip to account for such delays.
If flight delay/cancellation after the
end of the Trek, you are responsible for all costs. Also note that you are not
entitled to a refund for the services included in the package (such as hotel,
transportation, flight, etc.) that you would not use later.
When you arrive at Tribhuwan
International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be met and greet by a
representative from our office who will take you to your reserved hotel. Take a
rest after check-in at the hotel. As it is your first day in Nepal, we will
give you a brief introduction about your trip and guide. You will stay at the three-star
hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, after breakfast, we begin a
guided tour of some of Kathmandu's most historical and religious sites, which
are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit Kathmandu's historic Durbar
Square, the Hindu holy temple of Pashupatinath, the famous monkey temple
(Swayambhunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is also one of the
largest stupas in the world. After this, you're trekking guide check trekking
equipment and introduce other participants and discuss our trip. You will stay
at the same hotel in Kathmandu.
After having breakfast at the hotel, drive
to the airport to reach Lukla, the gateway to Everest. The flight lasts 40
minutes. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery, including mountains from your
flight and land at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, from where the Trek
begins. We met up with our other crew members and started packing and
organizing with them and start the trekking from Lukla. After an hour of
gradual descent, we are in a town in Cheuling, from where you have a view of
the mount Khumbila, a sacred mountain that has never been climbed. Then we
gradually descend from Cheuling until we reach phakding for night stay.
Today, after breakfast, you will trek
through a beautiful pine forest and follow the path north into the Benkar
valley. Then you will cross the Dudh Koshi River then walk towards Monjo, the
entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing a suspension bridge, we
pass the city of Jorsale and walk along the rivers Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi.
A steep climb takes us to the heart of the Sherpa village: the Namche Bazaar.
An hour away to get to the Namche Bazaar, we can see the view of the Mount
Everest and Mt. Lhotse in beautiful weather. You will spend the night at lodge
in Namche Bazaar.
At locations above 3,000 m, there is a
risk of altitude sickness. Before climbing further, you need to spend more time
at the same altitude and ascend the next day. In this way, your body has some
time to adapt to the increasing height and the decreasing oxygen content.
Today you can go to different places or
rest for acclimatization. You can get to the Everest View Hotel by walking a
few hours uphill, which is only 3,962 meters high. Also, you can go to the headquarters
of Sagarmatha National Park to enjoy the magnificent sunrise/sunset over the
mountains and view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku,
Kongde, etc. If you are interested in a day hike, we go to the village of
Khumjung (12401 feet), a beautiful town with a Sherpa settlement. While
exploring the Namche Bazar, we observe the traditional Sherpa life, the
Khumjung Hillary School, and enjoy flora and fauna at such a height. You will
go back to Namche for dinner and rest. You will spend the night at a lodge in
the Namche Bazaar.
We climb the Khumjung hill and descend
east of the village through the wide valley that leads to Dudh Koshi River,
from where the route turns north. There are two ways, and our guide will choose
the best option for you to continue. There is a chorten on the 3973 m high
ridge that descends from the mount Khumbila. You will visit Mohang, the
birthplace of the Reborn Lama from Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet, who is believed
to have introduced Buddhism to the Khumbu region of Nepal. The path leads in a
series of steep curves down a sandy slope to Dudh Koshi. We spend the night in
Phortse Tanga near the Dudh Koshi river.
Today, you will walk From Phortse Thanga;
it goes uphill to Machhermo. You will walk through a rhododendron forest and
cross a waterfall before reaching Tongba Village. You continue uphill and walk
through the village of Dole, Labarma, and Luza before reaching Machhermo. There
is a choir just before the village of Luza. During today's trip, you will hike
along the Dudh Koshi River. Night stay in Machhermo.
Today, after having breakfast, you start
to walk a ridge to get an outstanding view of the valley to Kangtaiga and also
mount Cho Oyu. The valley is now expanding as the path leads through Phangkha,
where 40 people died in an avalanche in 1995. Then we descend to the river bank
before climbing the end moraine of the Ngazumpa glacier on a steep path. The
path crosses an iron bridge over a stream and, if it follows the valley,
smoothens past the first lake, known as Longpongo, at 4,690 m. At this point,
you have the opportunity to observe the Lama's footprints on a stone. When you
see the second lake, Taboche Tsho, we were fascinated by the shimmering layer
of turquoise-blue water that shines in the sun. Shortly before the second lake,
we reached the third lake, to which we were both accompanied by a rising
current. The city of Gokyo is located next to the third lake and the Cho Oyu Mountain
as a backdrop, which offers an incredibly spectacular view here. After having lunch,
you will explore the third lake, Dudh Pokhari. Night stay in Gokyo.
In the morning, we walk to Gokyo Ri, a
small peak above the Gokyo village, and enjoy the fantastic view of the entire
Khumbu region. As it ascends, the views get even more exotic, and we can see
four of the seven highest peaks in Nepal, Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.
When we reached the fourth lake, Thonak Tsho, we enjoyed the calm beauty of the
lake. Then we walk back to the third lake. If time permits and depending on our
physical conditions, you can make a new trek to the fifth lake, Ngozumba Tsho.
From here, you will see the fascinating view of the Ngozumba Glacier, which is the
longest glacier in the Himalayas. Night stay in Gokyo.
If we didn't go up to Gokyo Ri the day
before, you could do it today. Climbing the Gokyo Ri is challenging, as it is
steep and takes around 3-4 hours to reach the top. But the scenery of the Gokyo
village on the edge of the third lake with a view of Cholatse and the vast
Nogzumpa glacier is excellent. You will be surrounded by snow-capped mountains
such as Everest, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru, Kangtega, Cholatse, Taboche, Makalu,
Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, and Pumori. The sight of the rays of the sun kissing
Everest and raising above all the surrounding peaks is incredible. We hiked
down the Ngazumpa glacier to the mountain on the other side. Then, cross the
edge of this mountain and then head to Thagnak. Today will be a short walk with
a restful afternoon that will prepare us for long days of walking and altitude
differences.
Today will be one of the most challenging
and long walks of the Trek. The Cho La Pass itself is not difficult, but it is steep
and includes a glacier crossing on the east side. We have to be careful because
the path is vertical, and smooth ice rocks can cause problems by making the trail
slippery. The road from Phedi leads through a gorge and a rocky path. As we
walk along the side of a frozen lake, we reach the top of the pass, which is
decorated with prayer flags. The pyramid-shaped Ama Dablam presides over a
series of mountains, while Cholatse in the west and Lobuche in the east and
Baruntse rise to our right. We have to go through some cracks before we reach
the town of Dzongla. The village offers you a great views of Cholatse, Lobuche,
Ama Dablam, and the Pheriche village far below.
It will be a short walk, so we have
plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. We descend from
Dzongla and walk along a grassy path while enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak.
The road turns through the full river bed before reaching Lobuche. We can spend
the rest of the day resting to prepare for the long walk the next day. Night stay
in Lobuche.
We make our way to Everest base camp
through the vast Gorak Shep Lake. In a straight line, we find the monuments of
the Indian mountaineers. The path from here can be tricky; therefore, you must
follow your Sherpa diligently. The hike is strenuous due to high altitude air
shortages. You will pass rocky dunes, moraines, and streams before getting
Everest base camp. When you reach Everest base camp, you can see mountain tents
that stand out in bright colors against the monotony of the gray setting,
especially in spring. From Everest base camp, you can see Mount Nuptse,
Khumbuste, Pumori, and many other mountains. You will return to Gorak Shep for a
night stay. Overnight at Gorak Shep.
The sunset view from Kala Patthar,
however, is more admirable than the sunrise view. Therefore, it is recommended
to visit Kala Patthar during sunset today. When the rays of the setting sun hit
the snowy mountains, the resulting scenery is incredible. If you would like to
go to Kala Patthar today instead of the next morning, please inform your trekking
guide will coordinate accordingly.
We are preparing for an early morning
departure, in the dark before sunrise and in cold temperatures (-10 to -14 °
C). There is also always the possibility of severe winds, which frequently
occur Peaks known as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse rise to the east as
Everest is revealed. Still, when we get to Kala Patthar, we can get a 360-degree
view of the mountain up close Everest. We take photos, enjoy the beautiful
panorama of the mountains, and then return to Lobuche for a good night's sleep.
Night stay in Lobuche.
We walk along the slope covered by
rhododendrons and junipers. After crossing the bridge over the Dudh Koshi river
decorated with prayer flags, our path follows the Dudh Koshi gorge, which
quickly descends through pine forests. In the jungle, you can find colorful
pheasants and mountain goats. Finally, the trail reaches Sansa, from where you
can enjoy the view of the Mount Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse mountains.
You also pass winding roads and then through a forest before arriving at Namche
Bazaar. You will spend the night at standard lodge in Namche Bazaar.
The path descends steeply, so we must be
careful because our trembling legs continuously fight against the rocky
terrain. After crossing the suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi and tributaries,
the road becomes flatter and more natural. After you arrive in Lukla, we
stretch these aching legs and recall the experiences of the past few days.
Night stay in Lukla.
After our long trip to the mountain, we
took a flight to Kathmandu in the early morning. After arriving in Kathmandu,
we can rest or buy souvenirs. If you want to explore other areas of Kathmandu,
you can do it today. Our guides will help you both with the purchase of memories
and with the tourist visits. Night stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Your trekking tour in Nepal comes to an
end today. A representative from our agency will take you to the airport
approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
Additional overnight in
Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure than planned
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
International flights fare
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, cash bills, battery charge,
additional luggage rack, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guides, porters, and drivers.
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Gokyo Cho La Pass Trekking Accommodation
During the Nepal trip, you will stay in
a three-star hotel in Kathmandu and the tea houses. All accommodation in shared
double/twin. A single supplement is served on request and costs an additional $
500. In teahouses, however, there are only shared washing and toilet facilities
in some places. Also note that single rooms in Kathmandu and hiking regions are
readily available at lower altitudes, but it can be challenging to find them at
higher elevations.
During your trip, you can enjoy
authentic Nepalese food, as well as more general international cuisine
(Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner are served
in the tea house or on the hotel menu, where we spend the night while lunch is
served on the way to the next destination. All meals are offered during the Trek,
while breakfast is only provided in Kathmandu.
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Essential Information
Trekking guide (s) and other crew arrangements
The most important thing that makes this
hike enjoyable and unforgettable are the experienced, polite, and helpful
guides and crew who can make your days on the mountain go smoothly. The best
and most professional leaders lead our trip. All employees are carefully
selected based on their experience, leadership skills, and personal skills. To
preserve local communities, we only employ local people who have sufficient
knowledge of the culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, and history of
your local region (s).
Travel insurance
Travel insurance for any itinerary of
our company is a condition for booking vacations. You must have at least emergency
and repatriation insurance, which must include the cost of the mountain rescue.
Carefully read the terms and conditions of your insurers, in particular, you
must ensure that the following are covered: 1) activity (i.e., tourism,
trekking or mountaineering) 2) maximum altitude reached on trekking 3)
evacuation of the helicopter in case of emergency. It is essential to
understand that you will bear the cost of the evacuation and return procedures
and that it is your responsibility to pay for the evacuation or medical
treatment. You must be fully aware of the effects of your travel insurance and
understand the limitations and exclusions of the policy. Please note that our
company guide may, under certain circumstances, initiate helicopter rescue (or
other necessary) operations in medical emergencies without first seeking
approval from your insurance company.
Physical fitness and experience requirements
Gokyo Chola Pass Trek is a moderate
hike. You need to walk 5 to 6 hours every day with a light backpack. The hike
is relatively easy for those who are used to walking at higher altitudes. We
kindly request you to jog and exercise frequently at least a few months before
the start of your trip. Previous hiking experience would be a bonus, but no
technical knowledge is required for this trip. It is also vital that you
consult with your doctor before booking the Trek. Participants with existing
diseases such as heart, lung, and blood diseases must also inform us before
booking the walk.
Best travel time
We can do Gokyo Chola pass Trek in
autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May). In this time, you can
get clear sky and excellent view. Especially during the spring season, we can
also enjoy lush vegetation in the lower regions of the trail.
The difficulty of the trek through Gokyo Cho La Pass depends
on the weather conditions you encounter. If the weather is good and there is no
snow, better for you. If there is ice, you will need crampons and an ice bar to
cross safely. Also, the upper part of the pass has some cracks and it can be
unsafe if you can't see a trail.
Gokyo Cho La Pass Trekking Reviews
Total Reviews: 1
2020-08-12
by Adrian Peter
Wonderful Trek to Gokyo Chola Pass
Words are not enough to say how much we enjoyed the trip to Gokyo
Chola Pass. Our guide Bishal was wonderful with excellent management and
interpersonal skills. He is also a good person with a great sense of humor and
a lot of serenity.
The Journey from start to finish was amazing and great, where
we begin with the greeting at the airport by our guide to the selected hotel in
Kathmandu that Ganesh made available to us. We immediately relaxed and felt
safe at all times.
Our guide kept us updated on the plan for the next day every
day and made sure we were always well, relaxed, and happy. During the day, he
made sure everything was okay, Bishal has a fantastic knowledge of the
mountain.
Excellent hospitality, great trip! I would recommend anyone
trekking in Nepal to use this trekking travel agency for a wonderful trip.
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