Highlights
- Trek to Gokyo Lake, Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar
- Cross one of the highest mountain passes- Cho La pass and climb Gokyo Ri
- Enjoy spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamerku, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse Sar,
- Visit Namche, Thyanboche, Lobuche, Phakding, Lukla and appreciate Sherpa culture
- Enjoy scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
Everest Base Camp Trek via Cho La pass is one of the longest and most challenging trekking trails in Everest region. This alternate route takes you to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and Kala Patthar (5550m) via Cho La pass (5420m).
Everest Base Camp Trek via Cho La pass is one of the longest and most challenging trekking trails in Everest region. This alternate route takes you to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and Kala Patthar (5550m) via Cho La pass (5420m).
The trekking begins with a scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. You will stop over at Namche for acclimatization where you can appreciate Sherpa culture and try out Sherpa cuisine. A day's walk from Namche will reach you Thyangboche Monastery, the largest Buddhist gompas in the Everest region and a perfect location to watch the beautiful Mt. Ama Dablam (6856m). The trail follows the normal route up to Lobuche from where it swerves towards Dzong La.
Further ahead lies the Cho La pass, one of the highest and most challenging Himalayan passes, in the Himalaya. The Cho La pass provides excellent views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Sar, Cho Oyu, Cholatse among others. Once you cross the Cho La pass you will drop down to impressive and beautiful Gokyo Lake (5357m). You may climb the peak of Gokyo Ri (5487m) as part of your side trip before you make your way to Kalapathar. The hike up to the summit of Kalapathar will take about 3 hours and provides superb close-up views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Thamserku, Amadablam, Baruntse, Lhotse Shar, Kantega, Kwangde, Mt. Nuptse etc. Afterward, follow the trail to Everest Base Camp which involves a bit of glacier walking and affords a magnificent view of the south face of Everest.
Most of the trail passes through Sagarmatha National Park, home to many endangered animals such as Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Monal, Blood Pheasant among others.
The best season for Everest Base Camp via Cho La pass trek is during Spring and Autumn since in winter the pass is covered with snow and the Gokyo lake freezes. Come join with Adventure Thirdpole Trek in this once in a lifetime trekking experience.