Chola Pass Trek

This trek gives you the grand tour of the famous Khumbu area. This is a strenuous trek leading to Gokyo Lake and over the Cho La Pass at 5330m leading into the Khumbu valley above Lobuje. The trail continues up to Kalapattar and then back to Lukla via Thengboche and Namche Bazaar.
With eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountains vistas. Trekking in the Everest area is an awesome experience, not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, colourful festivals and monasteries. The flora and fauna are other ornaments of the Sagarmatha National Park. The story of the yeti is still a mystery and the legend lives on in the Khumbu.
Detail Itinerary,
Day 1: Kathmandu (1310m/4298ft)
Our airport representative will be received you at the airport and transfer to Hotel. It is 7km and takes about 10 minutes. Overnight at hotel, B.B plan
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sight Seeing & Permit making process
After breakfast beautiful "Kathmandu Valley" sight seeing. This day we visit Shwoyambhunath Stupa, Baudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel, B.B plan
Day 3: Kathmandu - Lukla (2850m) - Phakding (2600m).
In the morning we take the flight from Kathmandu for Lukla, about 50 minutes with the wonderful views of the Himalaya (on a clear day). After arrival at Lukla there will be sometime taken by the guides to arrange all the porters and necessary requirement. After Organizing with porters and Sherpas the trek starts immediately to Phakding (2600m). Short stage (3h) and down. The short walk will stop at Phakding for the day.
Day 4: Phakding - Namche Bazar (3440m)
We follow the Dudh Koshi River, right and left side alternately. The track cut through the rocks, edged with crops suddenly goes up till Namche Bazar, capital of the Sherpa area: several small shops, Tibetan souvenirs, market on Saturday. As Namche being the hub for every trek in Everest region, it offers plenty of Lodges around. We choose one and stop for the night. 6 hours walk.
Day 5: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar.
Approx. walking 4:30 to 5 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan.
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche(3860m/12664ft).
Approx. walking 5 hours. O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 7: Trek to Dingboche(4410m/14468ft).
Approx. walking 5 to 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house.
Day 8: Acclimatization day at Dinbuche.
Day 9: Trek to Lobuje(4910m/16108ft).
Approx. walking 5 to 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house
Day 10: Trek to Gorak Shep (5153m/16906ft).
Approx. walking 3 to 3:30 hours, O/N at guest house.
Day 11 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorekshep.
Walking 5:30 hours. O/N at guest house, AP plan.
Day 12: Hiking up Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Zongla (4710m/15453ft).
Walking 6 hours. O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 13: Trek to Thagna(4500m/14764ft) via the Chola-la cross(5420m/17782ft).
Walking 6:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan, AP plan
Day 14: Trek to Gokyo(4790m/15715ft).
Approx. walking 4:30 to 5 hours, O/N at guest house.
Day 15: Hiking upto Gokyo peak (5410m/17749ft). And back to Gokyo.
Approx. walking 5 to 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan.
Day 16: Descend to Dole (4210m/13812ft).
Walking 5:30 hours each day, O/N at guest house.
Day 17: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft).
Walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan.
Day 18: Trek down to Lukla (2804m/8490ft)
walking 6:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan.
Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Flying time 30 minutes. O/N at hotel, B & B plan.
Day 20: Kathmandu
Rest day at kathmandu. Overnight at hotel, B.B Plan.
Day 21: Kathmandu
Rest day at Kathmandu. Surprise dinner party. Overnight at hotel. B.B Plan.
Day 22: Departure to Airport
Departure to airport for the onward destination.
Cost Includes
1. All the ground transportation by our private car.
2. Five nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in Bed and Breakfast Plan (Note: B.B Plan) .
3. Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) (Note: A.P Plan) during the trek.
4. All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
5. Domestic flight both ways from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax.
6. An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter and their food, drinks, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax etc.
7. All necessary paper works and national park entry permits & TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
8. All government taxes.
Cost Excludes
1. Lunch and dinner at Kathmandu.
2. Laundry, telephone calls, Bar Bills ( Mineral Water, cold drinks, whisky, beer etc),
3. Entrance fees during sight seeing.
4. Emergency evacuation if required, donation, tips and all personal nature expenses.