Chola Pass Trek

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 2: Early morning fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding alt 2610m

Day 3:Trek to Namche bazaar alt 3400m

Day 4: Acclimatization day

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche monastery alt 3800m

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche alt 4410m

Day 7: Acclimatization day 

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche alt 4,900m

Day 9: Trek to Everest base camp (Alt. 5364m)and return to Gorekshep

Day 10: Early morning hike to Kalapather viewpoint alt 5550, and trek back to Dzongla la alt 4800m

Day 11: Trek to Thangna over Chola pass alt 5360m

Day 12: Trek to Gokyo Lake and afternoon hike to Gokyo- RI viewpoint alt 5360m

Day 13: Trek back to Dole alt 4200m

Day 14: Trek back to Namche Bazaar alt 3400m

Day 15: Trek back to Lukla alt 2800m

Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu

 Day 17: Departure

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Once you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our team will kindly receive you and transfer you to the hotel in Thamel. After the hotel check-in process, you can explore the vibrant city and local market or rest. Overnight stay.

Day 2: Early morning fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding alt 2610m

You'll meet your team and guides at the hotel early morning and we'll have breakfast together and get ready for our thrilling flight to mountain land, Lukla. It takes around 35 minutes to reach Lukla from Kathmandu and we'll have lunch at Lukla and finally start our trek. We walk for 3-4 hours to reach Phakding, which is today's stopping point. Overnight stay.

Day 3:Trek to Namche bazaar alt 3400m

This is our second day of the walk and we head towards the famous Sherpa town called Namche after early morning breakfast at Phakding. We cross the Dudhkoshi River 5 times on thrilling suspension bridges covered with colorful Buddhist prayer flags. You may also encounter different flora and fauna on the way. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Day 4: Acclimatization day

For most of the treks in the Everest Region, Namche Bazaar happens to be the most famous acclimatization point. It offers spectacular mountain views, vibrant Sherpa culture, lifestyle, and the local market and you can even enjoy luxurious restaurants and cafes during your stay at Namche. We'll hike to nearby places and spend overnight at the same hotel.

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche monastery alt 3800m

The trail goes up leaving a cliff dropping down the Dudh Kosi river from where you can view a panoramic view of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam (6,812m), Nuptse (7855m) and Tawoche (6,501m) mountain. We'll also visit Trashinga, Phunki Tenga on the way to Tengboche Monastery. Overnight stay.

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche alt 4410m

We pass through the rhododendron forest and cross a suspension bridge over the Imja Khola river, and go uphill towards Pangboche village. We'll have lunch there and continue the trails towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and the final ascent to beautiful Sherpa settlements, Dingboche. Our place offers a stunning view of sunrise and sunset over Ama Dablam, Everest, etc. Overnight stay.

Day 7: Acclimatization day 

Before going to a higher altitude, we need to take a rest in order to prevent high-altitude sickness and adapt to a new environment. In the meantime, we'll also go on a hike to the Nangkartshang peak for majestic views of gorgeous Ama Dablam and Everest. Overnight at Dingboche.

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche alt 4,900m

Early morning trek from Dingboche takes you uphill and it rewards with a stunning view of Tawachee and Cholatse. We'll also come across the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier on the way to Lobuche. We reach Lobuche and spend overnight. This is also the last stopping before we go to Everest Base Camp. 

Day 9: Trek to Everest base camp (Alt. 5364m)and return to Gorekshep

The trail to Everest base camp is steep and zigzag, depending on your walking speed it may take around 5-7 hours for a round trip. Trek to Everest Base Camp going to be a lifetime experience. The spectacular mountain view, glacier are the main highlights of our walk. We descend to Gorekshep for overnight stay.

Day 10: Early morning hike to Kalapather viewpoint alt 5550, and trek back to Dzongla la alt 4800m

Day 10 is going to be a long, little challenging and most importantly rewarding. Kalapatthar is the highest point of our trek which provides the unique views of mountains including Mt. Everest at its closest. We trek back to Dzongla for an overnight stay.

Day 11: Trek to Thangna over Chola pass alt 5360m

We wake up with a mesmerizing view of Cholatse looming over. The trail to Chola Pass is a little tricky and tough as well. This is the most challenging day of our entire trek. After reaching the top of Chola Pass, we see prayer flags flapping in the strong wind and spectacular view of majestic peaks in all directions is breathtaking. We go to Thangna for an overnight stay after crossing Chola Pass.

Day 12: Trek to Gokyo Lake and afternoon hike to Gokyo- RI viewpoint alt 5360m

We walk along the Ngozumpa glacier edge after a short walk, which happens to be the longest glacier in Nepal and we reach another side of the glacier where we'll see the second of the Gokyo lakes on the series of six lakes. We walk further to reach the third lake. The pristine environment of Gokyo Lake is just beautiful to watch. We also hike to Gokyo RI for Gokyo valley view and majestic mountain panorama. Overnight at Gokyo Lake.

Day 13: Trek back to Dole alt 4200m

We go downhill towards the Dudh Kosi where we stop for lunch near the bridge that takes us to the village of Phortse. We continue through Phortse Tenga and trail climbs steeply to Dole. Overnight stay. 

Day 14: Trek back to Namche Bazaar alt 3400m

The trail to Namche Bazaar passes through birch and rhododendron forest and splendid view of mountains like Nuptse, Lhotse, Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku from the trail. We conclude today's trek at Namche.

Day 15: Trek back to Lukla alt 2800m

This is the most interesting, epic and adventurous walk of the trek as we retrace the same path back to Lukla. We'll reach Lukla early and we'll have enough time to stroll around the Lukla village, enjoy the sightseeing. We'll celebrate the success of our trek at Lukla and spend overnight.

Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu

Early morning, we'll catch a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. After arriving at Kathmandu, you can take a rest or spend the rest of your day strolling around the local market of Asan and Thamel, Kathmandu sightseeing, or shopping around Durbarmarg and Thamel. Overnight stay.

 Day 17: Departure

The Chola Pass Adventure comes to an end on this day. Our representatives will drop you to the airport for your flight back home.