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Gokyo Lake - Chola Pass - Everest Base Camp Details

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  • Trip Highlights:Scenic mountain flight to Lukla; Sherpa home down; Gokyo Lakes; amazing view of Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu; Ngozumpa Glacier, trek up to 4th & 5th lakes, Hiking to Gokyo Lake, Chola Pass, Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Tengboche Manastery

This unique trek leads you to the home of the legendary Sherpa people, on the foothill of the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest at 8848m. This 18 days trek follows the highly praised trekking route through the Dudh Koshi to its source the Gokyo Lake to the west of the Everest Base Camp. The excellent trek give the benefit to summit Gokyo peak (5483m) offering a fantastic panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Everest, Makalu etc. During traveling through Khumbu Himal, Gokyo valley and pass, one is rewarded with some of the most dramatic landscapes. The trek can be treated as one of the adventurous trek in the Himalayas as it follows the route via high pass into Khumbu i.e. Cho La pass at 5330m. As we cross the Cho-La pass, we then return back to Lukla following the route through Everest Base Camp, Kala Pathar and Thyangboche monastery, Khumjung village, Namche Bazar.

This ideal trek gives enough opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking view of Everest including several other similar peaks and to explore the Buddhists monasteries located at the world's highest elevation.

Itinerary

Gokyo Chola Pass Trek Map
Gokyo Chola Pass Trek Map
Day 01: Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Overnight at hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

Day 03: Morning drive to Airport and 30 minutes flight to Lukla (2804 mtrs.) and trek to Phakding (2610 mtrs.). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3535 mtrs.). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 05: Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization day.
Today we hike up the Syangboche Airport, and around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise or sunset over the panorama of the Khumbu peaks. Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 06: Trek to Phorste Drengka (3675m). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 07: Trek to Machherma (4470m). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4790m). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 09: This day early in the morning we have steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m) ample rewards to one attempts this trip. There are stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang (7922m) can be seen. Those who explore the glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded. This day we have for acclimatization and after noon back to the camp. Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 10: Hiking to 4th & 5th lakes (north of Gokyo Valley), and back to Gokyo Lake. Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 11: Trek to Thangna (foot of the Cho-La pass, 4700m). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 12: Cross Cho-La pass (5330m), and trek down to Dzongla (4830m.).Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 13: Trek to Labuje (4910m). It is an easy day walking to Labuje. Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 14: Today early in the morning we will leave Labuche and hike up to Ghorakshep (5160m.) and Kalapathar (5545m), and return to Ghorakshep.Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 15: Early in the morning leaving Ghorakshep, we will head up to Everest Base camp (5400m), and return to Ghorakshep or walk further down to Labuje (4910m). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 16: Trek to Tyangboche monastery (3860m). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 17: Trek to Khumjung village (3790m). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 18: Trek to Phakding (2610m). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 19: Trek to Lukla (2804m). Overnight at Guest house, inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 20: Morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Overnight at hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

Day 21: Leisure day in Kathmandu (it's also spare day incase of bad weather in Lukla). Overnight at hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

Day 22: After breakfast transfer to Airport for your flight back home. Farewell !!

Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Cost Includes

  • Pick up and transfer by private car as per the programme
  • 2 nights pre-trek and 2 nights post-trek accommodation in Kathmandu at 3-4* hotel in Kathmandu(twin sharing room, Bed and breakfast only)
  • Guided Kathmandu city tours inclusive of car transfer, driver, entrance fees & English speaking tour guide
    highlights: Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath, Swoyambhu & Kathmandu durbar Square
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek
  • 17 nights twin sharing accommodation at Guest houses during the trek
  • 1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter between 2 trekkers), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance (We have insured our staffs by Neco Insurance Company Nepal)
  • Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back with airport taxes
  • First Aid Medicine (clients are advised to bring their own as well)
  • National Park and TIMS permit.
  • Duffle bag to each client (if required only)
  • Government taxes
  • Office service charge

Cost Excludes

  • Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast
  • Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist for the trekkers who are age of under 65). For further details regarding insurance policy, please contact us at sales@trailblazertrekking.com
  • International airfare to and from Nepal
  • 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
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
  • Tips for guide, porters, driver...

    NOTE:     Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.

Testimonials

  • 12.01.12 18:46Dear Tilak,

    Happy New Year!

    I just want to express my thanks to you and your team for making my trekking tour to Nepal a great success. I have always been fascinated by high mountains, but at an age of 67, I think it is too late to start climbing. But to fullfill my dream, I decided to take the Classic Everest Trek from Jiri to Everest. With start Oct.29-2011 and ending Nov.25-2011 it was quite a long trek, but a trek I will strongly recommend. Even that the weather from Jiri to Lukla was not very good and the trekking trail is quite strenuous, I think you get a better impression of the daily life in the Himalayan area, than from Lukla up to Everest which are more touristic.

    I want to thank Bhairam for meeting me in the airport and bringing me back after the trek and to Kevi (guide) and Raz (porter) for exellent service during the whole trek. Kevi understand that my main goal was to go as close to Everest as possible. He adviced me all the way up and I managed Kala Pattar (5.550m) without any problems. I will never forget the beautiful view of Mount Everest early in the morning and I was really proud of myself for not giving up in the steep tracks. The trek back to Lukla was very relaxed and Kevi and I had more time to talk about the life up in the high mountains. Even if I could not talk to Raz in english, we could communicate with gestures and he also managed to serve me local wine before Lukla!

    Finally I want to thank you, Tilak, for meeting me in the hotel after the trek and I want to say that I am very satisfied with your company and your staff and I will tell all my friends in Norway to contact you if they plan to go to Nepal. Myself I am quite sure I will travel back to Nepal in the future.

    Kind regards,
    Kjell G. Herregarden
  • 03.01.12 09:30Namaste Mr Tilak

    Just to let you know we had a wonderful holiday in your country - our flights booked through you all went smoothly and we found your people so friendly and kind.

    We will recommend your services to our Australian and South African friends.

    Regards,

    Suzanne and Mark Second
  • 03.01.12 09:27Dear Tilak,
    Namaste,

    We also, wish you and your family, along with all Nepal Trailblazer Team, a Happy New Year and Best Wishes.

    We hope year 2012 brings health, happiness, peace, prosperity and good business to all of your team, to You and to your family.

    Under the skillful guidance of Nepal Trailblazer Team and your management, we enjoyed another excellent Everest Base camp Trek this year in 2011, as a group of 12-people, from Zirve Mountaineering & Outdoor Sports Club, Turkey. All of our group members have asked me to convey their thanks again, to You and to Nepal Trailblazer Team. Our Group have expressed me their commendations towards your skillful coordination and teamwork organization during our activity.

    Thus, we have shared during 2011, a second come back trekking activity with wonderful memories in Nepal, after our Classical Everest Base Camp Trek (Jiri-Kala Pattar ) activity that we have shared also under Nepal Trailblazer guidance during year 2008.

    Thank you for having assigned Guide Narayan Khan to our activities, who , along with Kapel, were both very successful and helpful.

    As more of our Club members and other friends in Tukey are expressing interest to visit Nepal, we wish and look forward to cooperate with you and your Company again, during coming years, also to other trekking routes in Nepal. It has been a pleasure working with you repeatedly, in the past. I am confident that it will be the same in future.

    Best of luck in the New Year..

    Best Regards,

    Taner UYSAL
    Marmaris, Mugla
    GSM: 0532-251 0911; Tel/Fax: 0252-417 6600
  • 14.11.11 18:13Dear Tilak,

    Many thanks for organizing a great trekking holiday for us. It was generally very well organized.

    One comment that might help you improving your services in future.

    I suggest checking with the Clients regarding their physical shape when planning the treks. In our case we could easily walk 3-4 hours more each day and save enough time to deviate to Tilicho lake for example.
    Otherwise, as said above everything was excellent.

    I will be certainly planning another trip to Nepal in the future and will naturally apply to you for helping in organizing it.

    Best regards and thanks,

    Alex Golmstock
    Director
    Reservoir Evaluation Services LLP
    mob.: +7 701 7136375
    tel: +7 727 3969434 (ext.9903)
  • 09.11.11 01:36Dear Tilak,

    How disappointing - to have to return home last week after the wonderful trip that you orchestrated for us to Nepal!!

    Our time in your country was fantastic and mesmerising; the kind people from your team looked after us all so well from initial arrival in KTM airport to the 5 day Poon Hill Trek to the Chitwan jungle elephant safari to the cultural and historical immersion of the Kathmandu city and valley areas. Such a great blend of activities for a family to challenge physically and to savour intellectually and culturally.

    Many thought my wife and I were mad to attempt this with our 7 and 11 year old boys, and I thought our 3 week family exploration of Vietnam 2 years ago would not be surpassed; all misplaced feelings. This was superb and I would highly recommend to families your tailored individual packages; guided and assisted when we wanted, left alone to ourselves when we desired. Also, changes to what we wanted to do when in Nepal were accommodated with ease as my childrens' energy surged and ebbed.

    Of particular note, I would like to highlight the following individuals from your team:

    Basu: Our guide on the 5 day Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Ghandruk trek. He was outstanding. So understanding of our needs and capabilities, so engaging with my little boys during the trek days and in the tea houses in the evening (card games are now addictive with the boys), and I enjoyed long talks with him over a few glasses of Roksy (my spelling!). We were all very sad to say goodbye to him when we departed from each other in Pokhara and my boys want an e-mail from him when he can!. I would recommend Basu highly as a perfect guide for families trekking with younger children; he is a superb man who will seek out the best food, accommodation and service for you; whilst also being great fun to be around on the long trek days and socialising at night.

    Mr Thapa: Our guide in Kathmandu when we went to Durbar Square, Patan, Bhaktapur, Nargakot etc. He was such a knowledgeable, intelligent and articulate man. We learned so much from him about Nepali history, culture, Hinduism and Budhism. I especially enjoyed our chats about the challenges facing Nepal in the era of globalisation.

    I would be grateful if you could thank again for me all those who assisted in our visit to Nepal, and pass my comments above directly to Basu and Thapa.

    In the future, we would like to come back to Nepal when the boys are a little older and we can attempt an even more challenging trek. ABC, the Annapurna Circuit Trek or Everest Base Camp may be options when the boys are a little older and stronger.

    I will definitely recommend you to my friends who fancy some adventure. In fact, you have some friends of mine with you now, who I recommended should go to Nepal with your company after your expert organisation of our trip.

    Thank you for making this adventure happen for me, my wife and my young boys.

    If families wish to e-mail me about our experiences and advice, please do so through Tilak. I would be delighted to assist you.

    Kinds Regards

    David Luedicke
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  • Trip Code:NTB03
  • Best Time to Travel:Jan, Feb, March, April, May, Oct, Nov, Dec.
  • Price:USD 1550 per person, twin sharing room
  • Accommodation:3/4* hotel in Kathmandu, best available Guest House in the mountain
  • Meal Includes:Breakfast, lunch & Dinner with tea / coffee during the trek
  • Per day walking:5 to 7 hours
  • Transportation:Car / Van / Plane

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