Everest Base Camp / Chola Pass Trekking
The Mount Everest National Park has been a popular destination for trekkers and climbers alike, since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1950’s. To see as much as possible of this stunning part of Nepal, we have put together a superb trekking holiday in Nepal’s high Khumbu district which explores the two principal valleys of the area, and includes the ascents of two of the most breath-taking vantage points for Everest, namely Kala Patar and Gokyo Ri.

This itinerary also offers the option to trek up to the Base camp area of Everest. This circuit trek provides a taste of the Khumbu that is second to none, and offers an excellent challenge to the ambitious trekker on his or her first Himalayan trip. This great itinerary begins with a trek from the airstrip at Lukla to Namche Bazaar and onwards to the holy lakes at Gokyo, before crossing the quite challenging and spectacular Cho La to enter the main Khumbu Valley, close to the base camp for the south side of Everest. The return journey to the Khumbu capital of Namche Bazaar is on the main Everest Trail, leading through many small Sherpa villages and including visits to the famous monasteries at Pangboche and Thyangboche. Highlights of this excellent trek are the accessible summits of Gokyo Ri and Kala Patar which each provide magnificent views of the Southwest Face of Everest. We also take the opportunity to visit Everest Base camp for a closer look at the spectacular “Khumbu Icefall” The climbing route to the South Col, the route taken on the first ascent.
 
 
Fact Box
Duration of the trek: 20 Days Total days 23 Days
Maximum elevation 5416 meter Trek grade Strenuous
Destination Everest Base Camp / Chola Pass Accommodations Lodge / Camping
Geography Countryside / Small town, Forest and cold place
Transportation Car / Van / plane
Minimum Group Size:
1
Itinerary type Fixed / Customized
Best Season February, March, April, May, October, November
Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours
People & Culture Gurung, Magar, Thakali
Himalayan sights: Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse
Most Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Villages
 
Day to Day Itinerary
Day -01: Arrival in Kathmandu Transfer to selected hotel in Kathmandu
Day-02: Personal Activites
(Option:) Kathmandu sightseeing
We will be visiting three of the famous heritage sites in Kathmandu. You will visit first the Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world come. It is situated to the west of the city on a hill some 77 meters above the valley.
It is a 30 minutes drive to Boudhanath Stupa, another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa is considered one of the biggest in the World. Every morning and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate enabling the visitors to observe local religious practices.
The sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath is considered the holiest cremation ground, and people bathe in the Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings, and it is sometimes very crowded.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Day-03 : Fly to Lukla early in the morning (2827 mtr. 40 minutes flight) and then trek to Phakding (3 hours walking). Over night at lodge.
Day-04 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3443 mtr. 5/6 hours walking) and over night at lodge.
Day-05 : Rest day in the Namche Bazaar explore around the valley.
Day-06 : Visit Thame monastery (4 hours) over night at same place.
Day-07 : Trek to Khumjung (4 hours 3850 mtrs.) over night at lodge.
Day-08 : Trek to Tengboche (3820 mtr. 5/6 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-09 : Trek to Pheriche (4230 mtr. 4/5 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-10 : Rest day in the same place for acclimatization.
Day-11 : Trek to Chhukung (4 hours) over night at lodge.
Day-12 : Trek to Lobuche (4545 mtr. 3 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-13 : Visit to Kalapattar (5545 mtr. Early in the morning for the best Everest view) early in the morning and then trek back to Gorakshep. Over nigh tat lodge.
Day-14 : Visit to Everest Base Camp (5450 mtr. 1 hour walking) early in the morning and then trek back to Dingboche (5 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-15 : Trek to Zhongla (5 hours walking 4980 mtrs.) and over nigh at lodge.
Day-16 : Trek Cross chola pass (5420 mtrs. 8 hours) then to Gokyo (4750 mtrs.) over night at lodge in Gokyo.
Day-17 : Early morning visit Gokyo peak (4 hours 5485 mtrs.) over night at Gokyo.
Day-18 : Trek to Dhole (6 hours 4130 mtrs.) over night at lodge.
Day-19 : Trek to Khumjung (4/5 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-20 : Trek back to Namche Bazar (2 hours waking) over night at lodge.
Day-21 : Trek back to Phakding (4/5 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-22 : Trek back to Lukla (3/4 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-22 : Fly back to Kathmandu (40 minutes flight). Over night at accommodation in Kathmandu.
Day-23 : Depart Kathmandu
You will be transferred to the airport for your final departure from Kathmandu.
Breakfast included.
 
Above Tour Price
 
Group Size
01
2 - 3 
4 - 5
6 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 11
12 + Above 
Price in US$ 

1435.00

1365.00

1250.00

1175.00

1075.00

975.00

875.00

 
The above price include:
  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off by private vehicle
  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu. ( 4 Star)
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
  • Tented accommodation during the trek.
  • Trek Permit & National Park Fee
  • Trek leader for entire tour (All camping equipment )
  • One English speaking goverment registered guide
  • All expenses for staffs.
  • All the transportation by tourist / local bus
The above price doesn't include:
  • Meals while in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
  • Travel insurance
  • Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
  • Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
    Tips for trekking staffs, driver etc..
 
  • Breathtaking of Mountain flight to Lukla
  • Magnificent view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse,Thamserku, Amadablum.
  • The Best view of Everest, from Gokyo ri and Kallapathar
  • The charming & friendly Sherpa People
  • Visit Tengboche Monastery
  • Cross Chola Pass
 
Departure date:
Any day during season
 
 
Predeparture Planning
Staying Healthy
Water Purification
Medical Problems & Treatment
Prevention of AMS
Rescue
Treating Neplis
 
Tourist Inforamtion
 
 
 
 
 
   
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