Gokyo, Cho la Pass, Everest Base Camp Trek

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Trip Code: ATH013

Country : Nepal

Activities : 14 day Trekking, 4 nights in Kathmandu with one full day city tour.

Start/End: Kahtmandu

Destination : Cho La pass / Everest Base Camp / Kalapattar

Trip Price : US$ 1750

Single supplementary: US$175

Trip Duration : 19 days

Max. Altitude : 5555 meters

Group Size : Min. 1 / Max. 15

Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December.

Trip Grade :

Daily walking Hour: Approximately 4-7

Highlights

-Sightseeing in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist Stupa at Bodhnath.

-Scenic flight to and from Lukla.

-Step inside and experience life as the “mountain people” live, in the heart of Himalaya.

-Visiting Gokyo Lake and valley.

-Crossing over the Chola Pass at 5300 meters.

-Impressive views of Khumbu Ice fall.

-Climbing up to Gokyo peak and Kalapattar.

-Everest Base Camp and walking on the Khumbu glacier.

-Visiting Tengboche Monastery.

What our Client says?

I would definitely recommend Ace the Himalaya to anyone wanting to trek in Nepal. The Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes trek was absolutely fantastic. Our group was small which was good and our guide (Prem Pandit) was a legend!

Thanks
Nick Miles
UK

Gokyo, Cho la Pass, Everest Base Camp Trek Map

Gokyo & Everest Base Camp Trek Map

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Gokyo valley to Everest Base Camp - 19 days

Trip Overview

Also known as Everest Circuit trek, this is one of the most adventurous treks in the Everest Himalayas, it follows the route via high pass of Cho La at 5330meters into the Base Camp of Mount Everest. A unique trek that goes through Lukla, Namche bazaar and all the way to Gokyo, Chola Pass, Kalapattar and Everest Base Camp.

Leading you to the home of the legendary Sherpa people, based at the foothills of the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest at 8848meters. This trek follows the highly praised trekking route through the Dudh Koshi to its source the Gokyo Lake which is to the west of the Everest Base Camp, giving you the benefit to summit Gokyo Peak (5483meters) offering a fantastic panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Everest and Makalu.

As we cross the Cho-La pass, and return back to Lukla following the route through Everest Base Camp, Kalapattar down to Tengboche monastery, Khumjung village, Namche Bazar and Lukla.

Enjoy the breathtaking views of Everest including several other similar peaks and explore the Buddhists monasteries located at the world's highest elevation.

Our Gokyo to Everest base camp Group trek departure every week from Kathmandu, private trek can be arranged any time, view our selected departure Dates here

Itinerary

Day 01- Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Overnight at hotel.

Day 02- Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03- Fly to Lukla (2804 meters) trek to Phakding (2610 meters) 3 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 04- Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 05- Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 06- Trek to Phorste Thanga (3680 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 07- Trek to Machherma (4470 meters). 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 08- Trek to Gokyo (4790 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 09- Trek to Gokyo Ri (5483 meters) and then Back to Gokyo. 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 10- Trek to Thangna (4500 meters) 4 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 11- Cross Cho La pass (5300 meters) trek to Dzongla (4710 meters) 7 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 12- Trek to Lobuche (4910 meters). 4 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 13- Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) then back to Gorak Shep. 8 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 14- Hike up to Kalapattar (5555 meters) early in the morning then trek down to Periche (4200 meters). 7 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 15- Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 16- Trek to Lukla (2804 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 17- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning. Overnight at hotel.

Day 18- Leisure day in Kathmandu Overnight at hotel.

Day 19- Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.

The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Gokyo valley to Everest base camp trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

NOTE: On adventure trek of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.

What Makes this Trip Responsible?

"Sambhav Nepal Foundation"
Ace the Himalaya works closely with the Sambhav Nepal Foundation and is one of the main supporters of the foundation; we contribute support in a number of ways. Firstly we donate a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis which support the ongoing maintenance cost required for the Bhairabi Primary school.

We conduct a number of charity treks throughout the year to visit and support school projects. Our charity trek itinerary combines adventure and kindness, providing the participant with lasting memories of the Himalayas while allowing them to contribute to a remote community within Arupokhari villages of Nepal. For more information about our Charity Trek click here.

We also supply a number of travelers that are including a volunteer stay within the village. Volunteers have been offering their personal skills for teaching to the school students of Dharapani School. Please contact us if you wish to teach in the schools and work in farms with local people.

For more details visit Sambhav Nepal website

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