Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass

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Upon arrival in Nepal, Jagadamba Holidays representatives will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport with a Jagadamba Holidays placard (Jagadamba Holidays signboard). In case of late night arrival, private transportation to the hotel will be arranged by the representative. Clients will be notified of tour briefings and group meeting times by a representative.

In the meeting we discuss the travel plans and services and introduce the trek or tour guide as per the itinerary. You must completely fill up a legally binding travel form and a non-liability disclaimer form. If any person’s tour payment is due, such person must pay at this meeting. Stay overnight at Kathmandu Guest House or similar standard hotel in Thamel.

We depart Kathmandu early (2am) for the four-hour journey to Ramechhap. We will take a short morning flight from Ramechhap to Lukla airport. Your guide will introduce you to your porter at Lukla Airport. Start trekking to Phakding after a short tea break at Lukla Airport. In today’s trekking journey we will climb 170 meters and descend 380 meters. The walking distance is about 7.90 km and it takes about 3-4 hours to reach the destination.

The largest neighborhood is a beautiful little village near Phakding, where most people stop to spend their first night in the mountains. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. After an hour of free time, you should meet your guide in the hotel lobby and discuss with him the activities for this evening and the schedule for tomorrow. Stay overnight at the Jambala Lodge or Royal Sherpa or See You Lodge in Phakding.

SPECIAL NOTES
Please read this note. As there is no direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for any reason, you have to go to Manthali airport in Ramechhap from Kathmandu at 2-3 am in the morning. Usually, It takes about 4-5 hours to reach Ramechhap from Kathmandu. It takes 5-6 hours to return from Manthali at the end of the trek depending on the road traffic jam.

Don’t forget to use the window seat on the left side of the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and the window seat on the right side of the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Also, depending on the plane, be sure to avoid the middle of the plane, where the wings can block your view. Note that you can’t book a seat first – it is just first come first serve. Weight restriction 15 kg / 33 lb (10 kg check in / 5 kg carry on) should be brought on board. If you exceed the restrictions, you will have to pay a hefty fee per kilogram.

First, we have breakfast at the lodge, then we pack our bags and start our trekking trip to Namche Bazaar today. In today’s trekking journey we will climb 900 meters and descended 140 meters. The walking distance is about 10.00 km and it takes about 5-6 hours to reach the destination. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Nirvana Garden Home or Mountain View Lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Today is usually a day to relax to adapt your body to higher altitudes. According to the advice of a health expert, you should practice walking before going to a higher place the next day. Therefore, according to your hiking schedule, today we will take you to EVEREST VIEW HOTEL. During today’s tour of Everest View Hotel, we will climb 540 meters and descend 540 meters. 

The walking distance of the round trip is about 5.4 km and it takes about 3-4 hours to reach the destination and back. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Nirvana Garden Home or Mountain View Lodge in Namche Bazaar.

First, trekkers have breakfast at the lodge, after which they pack their bags and begin today’s trekking journey to Khumjung. In today’s walk, they will climb 440 meters and descend 110 meters.

The walking distance is about 5.00 km and it takes about 2-3 hours to reach the destination. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Valley View Lodge or Panorama Inn Eco in Khumjung.

First, trekkers have breakfast at the lodge, after which they pack their bags and begin today’s trekking journey to Dole. In today’s walk, they will climb 740 meters and descend 440 meters.

The walking distance is about 7.90 km and it takes about 4-5 hours to reach the destination. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Dole Resort or Riverside Lodge in Dole.

First, trekkers have breakfast at the lodge, after which they pack their bags and begin today’s trekking journey to Machhermo. In today’s walk, they will climb 400 meters and descend 50 meters.

The walking distance is about 5.15 km and it takes about 5-6 hours to reach the destination. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Peaceful Lodge or Namgyal Lodge or Trekker’s Lodge in Machhermo.

Machhermo is a small stop with few tea houses and many hills. Machhermo village is located in the windswept valley of Machhermo on the banks of the Machhermo River, the outlet of the Ngozumpa Glacier and the longest glacier in the Himalayas. This place is very popular as a lunch stop for people coming from Renjo La or Cho La. Although, most travelers continue their journey towards Gokyo, we must tell you that this is a strategically important place if you are feeling low on oxygen or energy first. As per our past experience we add extra day for acclimatization in Machhermo village.

Along with the settlements of Lhabarma and Luja, the Dudhkoshi River flows in and out of the adjoining valley. The trail can be very steep at times but the views of Cholatse and Taboche will keep you enthusiastic. Today, you will go on an adaptive trek to Kyajo Ri ridge (5,000m). In the evening, you will visit the village first aid post for information about mountain sickness. Stay overnight at the Peaceful Lodge or Namgyal Lodge or Trekker’s Lodge in Machhermo.

First, trekkers have breakfast at the lodge, after which they pack their bags and begin today’s trekking journey to Gokyo. In today’s walk, they will climb 400 meters and descend 30 meters.

The walking distance is about 7.40 km and it takes about 5-6 hours to reach the destination. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Gokyo Resort or Himalayan Eco Resort or Gokyo Thanka Inn in Gokyo.

In complete darkness, you will begin a sunrise view hiking trip to the summit of Gokyo-Ri (5,360 meters). It takes about three hours to reach the summit and somewhere in the middle of the way one can see how the white peaks of the Himalayas are colored in the dawn. The giants of the Himalayas reveal themselves Everest, Makalu, Nuptse with Lhotse, and Ngozumpa glacier with Cholatse Taboche. After spending about 30-40 minutes at the top and admiring the view, you will reach our lodge in about an hour and a half for breakfast.

After the Gokyo Ri trek trekkers have breakfast at the lodge, then they pack their bags and begin today’s trek to Dragnag. In today’s walk, we will climb 580 meters and descend 650 meters. The walking distance is about 7.50 km (including Gokyo Ri’s round trip 3.70 km) and it takes about 6-7 hours to reach the destination with Gokyo Ri’s round trip sunrise view hiking trip. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Mountain Paradise Lodge or Hotel Khumbila in Dragnak (Thagnak ).

After breakfast at the lodge, trekkers will pack their bags and begin today’s journey to Dzongla via Cho La. We start early this morning as today is the toughest day of the trek as it is the Cho La Pass at an altitude of 5,420 m. The pass is not that difficult, but its rocky terrain and the steepness of crossing the glacier make it challenging. The path is steep, and snow-covered rocks make it difficult for trekkers to travel. Therefore, one should be very careful while walking on today’s journey.

As we ascend from Cho La Pass, the scenery becomes increasingly spectacular. The panoramic view of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Lobuche East and Baruntse mountains inspires us and drives us forward to our destination. When you are at 5,420 meters above Cho La, take a short rest to enjoy the amazing mountain scenery around. After crossing the Cho La pass, we will quickly descends to the Dzongla through some crevasses and pine forests during our trek. After reaching Dzongla you have stunning views of Mount Cholatse, Mount Ama Dablam, Lobuche and the village below Pheriche.

On today’s journey, we will climb 730 meters and descend 620 meters. The walking distance is about 8.90 km and it takes about 8-9 hours to reach the destination. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Overnight stay at Mountain Home or Hotel Dzongla Inn in Dzongla.

First, trekkers have breakfast at the lodge, after which they pack their bags and begin today’s trekking journey to Lobuche. Lobuche village (or Lobuje) is a small settlement near Mount Everest in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It is also the entrance to Everest base camp. It is one of the last overnight stops on the “Trail to Base Camp”, which climbers make on their way to Everest Base Camp (South) when attempting to climb Mt Everest via the standard southeast route.

In today’s walk, they will climb 220 meters and descend 100 meters. The walking distance is about 6.40 km and it takes about 3-4 hours to reach the destination. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the new EBC Guest House or Oxygen Altitude Home in Lobuche.

First, we have breakfast at the lodge, then we pack our bags and start our trekking trip to Gorakshep and after Lunch visit Everest Base Camp today. Very beautiful and unique, today you will cross many steep cliffs, boulder areas and glacial moraines. As the trek to Gorakshep is up and down, it takes about 3 hours to reach the destination. After reaching the Everest Base Camp (5,364 m), you will enjoy the base camp of the highest mountain in the world and if you feel safe there, you will wander in the glacier for a while.

To return to Gorakshep, you have to walk for 2 hours. After an eight-hour trek, today’s trek will end. Today’s journey is challenging for most people. At the base camp, we see the tents of the Everest climbers. Mountains like Nuptse, Khumbutse, and Pumori can be seen from the base camp but the summit of Mount Everest is not visible from here. In today’s trekking journey we will climb 430 meters and descended 190 meters. The walking distance is about 13.60 km (including base camp round trip) and it takes about 7-8 hours to reach the destination and back to Gorakshep. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Everest Inn or Buddha Lodge or Himalayan Lodge in Gorakshep.

First we climb the KALA PATTHAR for a sunrise view, then return to the lodge for breakfast, then we pack our bags and start your trek to Dingboche today. We will get up early in the morning to see the bright, glorious sunrise of Mount Everest (8848.86 m) from Kala Patthar (5,550 m). Kala Patthar means “black rock”. The first light of this morning gives a beautiful view of Nupse Nup, Chantse and Lhotse. For the entire trip, this may be your perfect moment to take a wonderful picture of Mount Everest and its neighboring peaks. Most hikers feel that the trek to Everest Base Camp is not complete without climbing the Kala Patthar. After excellent views of Mt. Everest, return to Gorakhpur for breakfast. Today, you follow the main trekking route which is very easy as you slowly descend the valley in the landscape of Mount Everest National Park. After a few hours of walking, you should reach Lobuche (4,940 m), where you may decide to take a break for some food and beverages before continuing to Pheriche. When we fall down, our speed is much faster, and it is easier to walk as well.

In today’s trekking journey we will climb 450 meters and descended 1250 meters. The walking distance is about 16.30 km (including Kala Patthar round trip 3.8 km) and it takes about 7-8 hours to reach the destination along with round trip hiking of Kala Patthar. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Mountain Paradise Lodge or Peaceful Lodge or Everest Resort in Dingboche.

First, trekkers have breakfast at the lodge, after which they pack their bags and begin today’s trekking journey to Tengboche. In today’s walk, they will climb 150 meters and descend 580 meters.

The walking distance is about 10.00 km and it takes about 4-5 hours to reach the destination. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Tashi Delek Lodge or Hotel Himalayan in Tengboche.

Today is our free day in Tengboche. We keep these extra days in our schedule due to the weather in Cho La because we are not sure if we can do the trek as planned. If we can’t trek as planned then we should continue this trekking to Everest Base Camp trek via Phortse, Dingboche and Lobuche so that we can use this day if we can’t cross Cho La. If we are lucky and able to cross Cho La and we save this day and spend it at leisure in Tengboche or do an optional day hike to Ama Dablam base camp. Stay overnight at the Tashi Delek Lodge or Hotel Himalayan in Tengboche.

Alternative options:
Generally we can predict the weather when we are in Gokyo. If the weather is fine in Cho La for the next two days, you can also spend this day doing a 5th Lake Day Hike Tour in Gokyo.

First, trekkers have breakfast at the lodge, after which they pack their bags and begin today’s trek to Monjo via Namche Bazaar. In today’s walk, they will climb 470 meters and descend 1470 meters.

The walking distance is about 14.70 km and it takes about 6-7 hours to reach the destination. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Hotel Mini Tibet or Mount Kailash Lodge or Mountain View Lodge in Monjo.

First, trekkers have breakfast at the lodge, after which they pack their bags and begin today’s trek to Lukla via Phakding. In today’s walk, they will climb 430 meters and descend 410 meters.

The walking distance is about 12.60 km and it takes about 6-7 hours to reach the destination. Lunch will be provided according to your appetite during the trek, in between or at the destination. Stay overnight at the Buddha Lodge or Everest Kitchen or similar standard lodge in Lukla.

First we have breakfast at the lodge, then we pack our bags and will go to Lukla airport to fly back to Kathmandu. Today your leg has taken a break as you have to walk only 10 minutes to Lukla Airport and return to Kathmandu, where your journey starts and ends! We always book first round flights whenever possible, so when the weather permits, usually, you arrive in Kathmandu at 8 am and return to the hotel at 9 am. But, it all depends on the weather.

Upon your return to Kathmandu, we will transfer you to the hotel for a good bath and relaxation! If there is no direct flight for any reason, arrangements will be made to fly to Kathmandu according to the alternative arrangement. I request you to read the special note in the DAY 03. Stay overnight at Kathmandu Guest House or similar standard hotel in Thamel.

Famous for its hilly airports, Nepal offers many domestic flights giving you access to all parts of the country. When there is less time in Nepal, it is better to take a local flight to avoid long journeys. Mountain weather is often unpredictable, but it’s best to add one or two buffer days after your trek to adjust the time for flight delays. If you are planning an international flight around one of your domestic flights from a mountainous area, add at least one day of buffer travel days to your itinerary if possible. We will meet again in the evening for a farewell dinner at one of the best Nepali restaurants in the city, where we will be eager to hear your feedback about the trip.

Here is information about possible one-day activities. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the main attractions of the Kathmandu Valley are three Durbar Square (Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur) and four temples and stupas (Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath Temple and Changu Narayan Temple). If you want to walk all day (8 hours), you can visit any four places [Boudhanath, Pashupatinath Temple, Changu Narayan Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square] or [Swayambhunath, Bungmati, Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square] in one day. We can arrange a day trip at your request, and the service user will have to pay extra directly for it. Customers can hire a guide and car or rent a car. Stay overnight at Kathmandu Guest House or similar standard hotel in Thamel.

After breakfast, you should leave your room and store your luggage at the hotel and relax in the hotel lobby or explore the surrounding local market for last minute shopping for friends and family until you head to the airport for your flight back home.

Due to limited space at Kathmandu Airport, all airlines have requested to report at the check-in counter three hours before the actual flight departure time. Therefore, we will pick you up from the hotel three and a half hours in advance, as the estimated travel time to the airport is around half an hour.

We hope that your visit to Nepal and the activities you do during your visit will remind you to visit Nepal again in the future. As per the service policy of Jagadamba Holidays, your journey will conclude with a farewell at the airport. Have a safe and pleasant journey ahead. Thank you, see you again!