Gokyo Cho-la Pass Trek

Trip Overview

Gokyo Cho-la Pass Trek

Gokyo – Cho La pass trekking is one of the courageous treks in the Everest locale. This trek incorporates GokyoRi, Cho La pass and Everest Base camp and is otherwise called Everest circuit trekking. It offers you the most all-encompassing Himalayan landscape which incorporates the perspectives Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Nuptse 7855m, Mt. Makalu 8463m, Mt.ChoOyu 8201m, Mt. Pumori 7161m, Mt. Changaste 7550m, Mt.Lingterin 6679m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.KusumKhagaru 6367m, Mt.Kongde 6011m, Mt. Gyanchung Kang 6937m, Mt. Khumbila 5761m (God of the Khumbu), Mt.Twache crest 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m, Island top 6179m, Lobuche crest 6145m, Pokalde crest 5806m, Honku south pinnacle 6119m thus many. The Sherpa culture and their customs, one of a kind vegetation and natural life are alternate characters that have orchestrated this region. GokyoRi 5350, Cho la pass 5420m , Kala pattar 5545m and Everest base camp 5500m are the principle vantage purpose of this trek.

This trek takes after the profoundly adulated trekking course through the DudhKoshi to its source the Gokyo Lake which is toward the west of the Everest Base Camp, giving you the advantage to summit Gokyo Peak (5483m) offering an awesome all-encompassing perspective of Cho Oyo, Everest and Makalu.We reach at Dzongla by intersection the Cho La pass. Also, return back to Lukla finishing the course Everest Base Camp, Kalapatar down to Pangboche, Tengboche, Khumjung town, Namche Bazar and Lukla.

Vacationer conveys just a day pack and walk. The strolling time will be around 4-6 hrs for each day. We begin the trek from Lukla following 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu. When we arrive at the modest airstrip the enterprise truly starts. Amid trek we spend a few days traveling through the countries of the Sherpa individuals, and we see Buddhist religious communities and close up perspectives of Mt. Everest and neighboring AmaDablam (6856m), considered by numerous to be among the most excellent mountains in Nepal. We burn through 3 evenings at Namche Bazar – the clamoring market town in the core of Sherpa nation.

Best Season:

The best time to go for the Gokyo Cho-la Pass Trek is during the autumn months of September to November and the spring months of March to May. During these seasons, the weather is generally dry and stable, with clear skies and moderate temperatures.

Rules and Permits:

The Gokyo Cho-la Pass Trek is located in the Sagarmatha National Park and requires a TIMS card (Trekker’s Information Management System) and a Sagarmatha National Park entry permit. These permits can be obtained through a registered trekking agency in Kathmandu or at the entry point to the park.

Additionally, trekkers will need to obtain a special permit for the Gokyo Valley, which can also be obtained through a registered trekking agency in Kathmandu. It’s important to check with local authorities and registered trekking agencies for the most up-to-date information on permits and regulations.

Trekkers are expected to respect local culture and traditions, including dressing modestly and asking permission before taking photographs of people or religious sites. Trekking agencies can provide guidance on local customs and traditions.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: Katmandu by flight to Lukla and overnight at Phakding

Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3480m).

Day 04: Namche Bazaar acclimatization day.

Day 05: Namche Bazaar trek to Khumjung

Day 06: Khumjung trek to Dole

Day 07: Dole trek to Machhermo

Day 08: Machhermo trek to Gokyo Lake

Day 09:  Gokyo Ri/Gokyo peak

Day 10: Thangnak trek to Dzongla

Day 11: Dzongla trek to Lobuche

Day 12: Lobuche trek to Gorakshep

Day 13:  Kala Pattar

Day 14: Dingboche trek to Tengboche / Tyangboche

Day 15: Tyangboche trek to Namche Bazaar

Day 16: Namche Bazaar trek to Luklawalk

Day 17: Lukla by flight Kathmandu, transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 18: Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 19: Departure

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Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1334m), transfer Hotel, Gokyo Cho la pass Everest base camp trekking briefing with officially arrangments. overnight at kathmandu..

Day 02: Katmandu by flight to Lukla and overnight at Phakding (2830m) walk approximately 2-3 hours.

Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3480m).walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 04: Namche Bazaar acclimatization day.( During the day , you can hike to Thame for beautiful Himalayan views, wild animals and Tibetan Monastery or hike to Everest view hotel for superb views of Mt. Everest( 8848m) , Mt.Lhotse, (8516n) Mt. Nuptse, (7855m), Mt.Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku ( 6723m) , Mt. Kantega (6979m), Mt. Kusum Khangaru ( 6367m) , Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Tawache peak ( 6367 m) , Mt. Cholaste (6335m) ,island peak (6179m), Khumbila (God of Khumbu) 5761m etc , overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Namche Bazaar trek to Khumjung (3840m)walk approximately 3-4 hours

Day 06: Khumjung trek to Dole (4000m)walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 07: Dole trek to Machhermo(4400m)walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 08: Machhermo trek to Gokyo Lake(4750m)walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 09: Early in the morning Himalaya Journey Trekking guide will take to you Gokyo Ri/Gokyo peak (5350m) for superb Himalayan views including the Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m,Mt. Nuptse 7855m, Mt. Pumori 7161m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.Kusum Khagaru 6367m,Mt.Kongde 6011m,Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m etc ,back to Gokyo lake ,after lunch continue trek to Thangnak(4850m)walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 10: Thangnak trek to Dzongla (4800m)walk approximately 7-8 hours.

Day 11: Dzongla trek to Lobuche (4910m)walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 12: Lobuche trek to Gorakshep (5180m)walk approximately 2-3 hours ,after lunch continue to Everest base camp (5500m)walk approximately 5-6 hours and overnight at Gorakshep.

Day 13: Early in the morning Himalaya Journey trekking & Expedition’s trekking guide will take to you kala pattar (5545m) for superb Himalayan views including the Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Nuptse 7855m, Mt. Pumori 7161m, Mt. Changaste 7550m, Mt.Lingterin 6679m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.Kusum Khagaru 6367m,Mt.Kongde 6011m,Mt. Khumbila 5761m(God of the Khumbu),Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m ,Island peak 6179m, Lobuche peak 6145m,Pokalde peak 5806m, Honku south peak 6119m and lunch at Lobuche and overnight at Dingboche (4345m)walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 14: Dingboche trek to Tengboche / Tyangboche (3890m)walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 15: Tyangboche trek to Namche Bazaar walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 16: Namche Bazaar trek to Luklawalk approximately 6-7 hours

Day 17: Lukla by flight Kathmandu, transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. ovrnight at Kathmandu

Day 18: After breakfast, HJT tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath : visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple , Goddes Kumari, legend of kathmadu valley etc and in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel..

Day 19: After breakfast, relaxing or shopping with own activities than Himalaya Journey Treks & expedition airport representative will drop to you Kathmandu international airport for onward destination or if you have time to stay in Nepal trip will arrange accordingly such as Chitwan jungle safari tour, Lumbini Pokhara Nagarkot tour , Rafting etc.

Cost Included

  • Two nights standard accommodation in 2/3/4/5 star category hotel in Kathmandu located tourist center, or up to you.
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking
  • Local fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and grape etc.
  • All accommodations during the trek.
  • Your destination map.
  • Both ways domestic Flights with airport tax.
  • An experienced Government licensed holder Climbing guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek.
  • Permit
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • If you need we will provide you sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag and, if necessary etc.
  • All necessary Government paper works and national park entry permits and TIMS Card etc.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement.
  • All government taxes and Vat.

Cost not Include

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van. It is depend of the group.
  • Meals yourself Kathmandu (L+D).
  • equipment / Gears
  • Your Travel insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Nepal entry visa (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal’s Airport in Kathmandu).
  • All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, Water )
  • Personal shopping and laundry etc.
  • Personal trekking Equipment’s.
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
  • If do any tour and sightseeing and other activities etc.

 

Before You Go

  1. Get in shape: The trek involves a lot of uphill and downhill walking, so it’s important to be physically prepared. Make sure you engage in regular exercise and build your endurance before starting the trek.
  2. Pack wisely: Since you’ll be carrying your own backpack, make sure you pack light and only take essentials. Don’t forget to pack warm clothes, a sleeping bag, and a first aid kit.
  3. Acclimate properly: The trek takes you to high altitudes, which can cause altitude sickness. To avoid this, it’s important to acclimate properly by taking your time and gradually ascending to higher altitudes.
  4. Stay hydrated: It’s important to stay hydrated throughout the trek, so make sure you carry enough water and drink plenty of fluids.
  5. Respect the environment and culture: The trek takes you through some beautiful and culturally rich areas, so make sure you respect the local customs and environment. Avoid littering and make sure you follow the leave-no-trace principle.

FAQ:

Q: What is the Gokyo Cho-La Pass Trek?

A: The Gokyo Cho-La Pass Trek is a popular trekking route in the Everest region of Nepal that takes you to the Gokyo Valley and over the Cho-La Pass.

Q: How long does the trek take?

A: The trek usually takes around 16-18 days, depending on the itinerary you choose and how much time you spend acclimatizing.

Q: What is the difficulty level of the trek?

A: The Gokyo Cho-La Pass Trek is considered a challenging trek due to the high altitude, steep ascents and descents, and unpredictable weather conditions.

Q: What is the best time to do the trek?

A: The best time to do the trek is from March to May and from September to November when the weather is stable and the skies are clear.

Q: What is the maximum altitude on the trek?

A: The maximum altitude on the trek is at the top of the Cho-La Pass, which is at an elevation of 5,420 meters (17,782 feet).

Q: Do I need any special permits for the trek?

A: Yes, you will need a Sagarmatha National Park permit and a TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card to do the trek.

Q: What kind of accommodation is available on the trek?

A: There are tea houses and lodges along the trekking route where you can stay. These offer basic facilities such as a bed, a shared bathroom, and a restaurant.

Q: Do I need a guide or porter for the trek?

A: While it is possible to do the trek independently, it is recommended to hire a guide and/or porter for your safety and convenience.

Q: What should I pack for the trek?

A: You should pack warm clothing, a good quality sleeping bag, a sturdy pair of hiking boots, a backpack, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Q: Is altitude sickness a concern on the trek?

A: Yes, altitude sickness is a concern on the trek due to the high altitude. It is important to acclimatize properly and drink plenty of water to avoid altitude sickness.

Q: Can I do the trek if I am not very fit?

A: The Gokyo Cho-La Pass Trek is a challenging trek, so it is recommended that you have a good level of fitness and some trekking experience. However, with proper preparation and training, it is possible for most people to do the trek.

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