Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Lake & Chola Pass Trek – 18 Days

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Nepal

Duration

20 Days

Trip Grade

Strenuous

Best Season

Spring/Autumn

Altitude

5535m/18159ft

Group Size

Min 2 Pax

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Trek Style

Tea House Trek

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Transport: Domestic Air / Land Transportation

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Himalayan Sight

Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Pumori, Kanchenjunga, Taboche, Cholatse, and Thamserku.

Airport

Domestic

Range

Khumbu Himalayan mountain range

Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Lake & Chola Pass Trek can be considered as an extension to the classic Everest Base Camp trek. The major difference in this trip is that you get to explore this complex of mountain lakes called Gokyo lakes, along with Gokyo village and Cho La Pass. Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Lake & Chola Pass Trek is also simply known as Gokyo Chola Pass Trekking or Chola Pass Trekking Nepal.

Gokyo Chola Pass Everest Base Camp Trek Highlight

The journey allows you to explore the Gokyo Valley in detail, and throughout the trek, you get to enjoy the most amazing views of peaks in the Mt. Everest Range. A crucial attraction of the trek is Gokyo Ri, which is a mini-mountain. Trekkers tend to take an early morning hike to its top with an intention to enjoy the stunning sunrise.

Namche Bazaar is yet another attraction of the trek. It is the largest town in the Khumbu region, and also the busiest business hub. There’s a large market in the city where you can buy anything, and enjoy all kinds of facilities, from good food and lodging to the internet and ATM. Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Lake & Chola Pass Trek is an 18 days long journey, and during this time, you get to explore places like Gokyo Village, Thame, Lukla, and so on.

The main attraction of the trek is Gokyo Lake, which is a part of a complex of mountain lakes. Yet another significant attraction is Cho La, which is a high altitude mountain pass. Needless to say, you also get to explore the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, which is a mini-mountain offering you great views of peaks in the region. Everest Gokyo Lake trek is an amazing trekking trip.

Tengboche Monastery

Tengboche Monastery is also known as Dawa Chholing Gompa, and it is the most significant religious heritage and Buddhist pilgrimage site in the region. The monastery was established by Lama Gulu in 1916. The building has been destroyed twice – once in 1934 by the earthquake, and the other time in 1989 by fire. It was rebuilt both of the times. Lama Gulu, who established this monastery, had close connections with the Rombuk Monastery in Tibet.

so, at times, even the monastery here is linked with the one in Tibet. An interesting thing about Tengboche Monastery here is that it is said to store the scalp of this abominable creature called Yeti in the form of a relic. It is a mysterious creature believed to roam around in the mountains of Nepal and Tibet.

Gokyo Lakes To Chola Pass Guide

When you go for Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Lake & Chola Pass Trek, you have to make sure that you’re accompanied by a Gokyo Lakes To Chola Pass Guide. The guide will prove to be very helpful to you during the trekking journey. As he knows the ins and outs of the region and is quite experienced when it comes to trekking, he would do everything possible to make your Chola Pass and Gokyo lake EBC Kalapathar Trekking not just simple but full of fun.

He will motivate you when you feel like giving up, and allow you to better explore all the attractions in the region. If you’re looking to interact with the locals, the guide can prove to be the ideal translator for you. You should definitely be accompanied by a guide during your Everest Gokyo Lake Trek. Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Lake & Chola Pass Trek can prove to be the ideal journey for you especially if you have already tried the classic Everest Base Camp trek and are looking for something new to explore in the Everest region. This one is tougher and surely more exciting.

Gokyo Lakes Trek Map

Gokyo Lakes Trek map can prove to be your best friend during the Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Lake & Chola Pass Trek. With a map in your hand, you can go for all the possible side treks in the region on your own. It makes you independent and eliminates all the chances of you getting lost on the trek. The map prepares you for all the challenges that might come your way, and also, it helps you get excited about all the attractions that might come your way. It is recommended that you get your hands on the map way before going for the Everest Gokyo trek.

During Everest Base Camp, Chola Pass and Gokyo Lake Trek, you will enjoy crystal clear view of The Himalayan range. Cho Oyu takes center stage in the Gokyo Valley but you will see Mount Everest, AmaDablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu andPumoriamong others. The local people in this area are Sherpas, they are very welcoming and consider every tourist as their own guest.

Packing List For Everest Base Camp Trek

Whether it’s Everest Base Camp trek or any other journey in the Everest region or around the world, it is advised that have a very short packing list. A tiny packing list for Everest Base Camp trek will reflect on your luggage, making it light as well. Needless to say that there are numerous advantages to carrying light luggage.

It doesn’t just save you from all additional costs that you need to take care of at airports but also helps you preserve all that energy that you’d waste carrying it around. If you’re not sure what to include or exclude from your packing list, feel free to contact your trekking partner.

Great Nepal Treks can prove to be the ideal trekking partner for you considering that they’re affordable, reliable, and they prioritize client satisfaction. They even allow you to make changes to your itinerary. They are the experts when it comes to trekking and expedition journeys.

Tour Plan

Included

All transportation using private vehicles as per itinerarys.
Round trip flight Kathmandu -Lukla-Kathmandu including domestic airport taxes for guests & guide.
Two nights of accommodation with breakfast in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu on twin/sharing basis. Upgrades are available at an additional cost.
Accommodation in the best available lodges, guesthouses, and tea houses, during trekking days using twin sharing/dormitory rooms. Upgrades to private rooms may be available upon request for an additional charge.
Three meals a day followed by tea/coffee while on trekking days. All included meals are notated as B-Breakfast, L-Lunch and D-Dinner)
Government licensed English speaking guide throughout the entire trek with his food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, and transportation costs included. Tipping is a personal statement of your satisfaction of their service.
The required number of staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek with his food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine. (02Trekkers:01Porter)
Sagarmatha National Park fee, Khumbu Entry fee, as well as the TIMS (Trekker Information Management System) fee and other necessary permits.
Complementary farewell dinner with cultural show and authentic Nepalese cuisine.
Comprehensive first aid medical kit.
Necessary service charges and government taxes.

Excluded

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our treks. This must include helicopter rescue, medical testing, treatment, and hospitalization expenses. You will be asked to provide proof of such coverage upon arrival and before departing on the trek.
Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu. An average meal in just about any restaurant will run about $5 - $10 depending on what you order. Western oriented restaurants may be a bit more.
You are responsible for snacks, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, drinking water and personal expenses along the way. Wi-Fi access lodges (if available), for hot showers, towels, laundry or other services may be available along the way at posted rates.
All personal trekking gear while trekking.
International airfare and airport departure tax
Nepal entry visa cost. Most visitors can can obtain a visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A multiple-entry tourist visa is good for 30 days and costs US$ 40 or equivalent in foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained for US$ 100. Please bring 2 passport-size photos.
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like(natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances)
Tips for trekking staff and driver. While tipping is not mandatory it is highly appreciated.
Any other items not mentioned in the included section.

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