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Cho-La Pass Trekking 21 Days

Everest Chola Pass Trek

Cho-la Pass trekking Also known as Everest Circuit trek, this is one of the most adventurous treks in the Everest Himalayas. It follows the route via high pass of Cho La at 5330meters into the Base Camp of Mount Everest. A unique trek that goes through Lukla, Namche bazaar and all the way to Gokyo, Chola Pass, Kalapattar and Everest Base Camp.

Leading you to the home of the legendary Sherpa people, based at the foothills of the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest at 8848 meters. This trek follows the highly praised trekking route through the Dudh Koshi to its source the Gokyo Lake which is to the west of the Everest Base Camp, giving you the benefit to summit Gokyo Peak (5,483 meters) offering a fantastic panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Everest and Makalu.

As we cross the Cho-La pass, and return back to Lukla following the route through Everest Base Camp, Kalapattar down to Tengboche monastery, Khumjung village, Namche Bazar and Lukla. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Everest including several other similar peaks and explore the Buddhists monasteries located at the world's highest elevation.

Trip Fact:

Trip Duration 21 Days
Best Time Oct-Nov/March-May
Grade Strenuous
Highest access of the trek Kalapattar 5,545 Meters and Cho La Pass (5,420 m)
Culture Sherpa Buddhism Tibetan based
Mode of trekking tour Tea House, Equipment and clothing Checklist 
Himalayan sights Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Kusum Kagaroo, Nuptse, LhotseWeather in Nepal
Most Attraction of the trek Great Highest mountain view. Cost includes / excludes

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu Transfer to the Hotel [1,338m].
Day 02: Mountain Flight To Lukla [2,810 m],Trek To Phakdaing [2,640 m].
Day 03: Trek To Namche Bazaar [3,440 m].
Day 04: Rest Day At Namche [3,440 m].
Day 05: Trek To Phortse Tenga [3,440 m].
Day 06: Trek To Dole [3,620 m].
Day 07: Trek To Macchermo 4,440 m].
Day 08: Trek To Gokyo [4,750 m].
Day 09: Trek To Ascent of Gokyo- Ri And Back To Gokyo [4,750 m].
Day 10: Trek To Thangna (4,700 meters).
Day 11: Trek To Dzongla (4,843 m) Via Chola-Pass.
Day 12: Trek To Lobuche [4,930 m].
Day 13: Trek To Gorakchep [5,170 m]. / Everest Base camp [5,350 m]. trip in the afternoon.
Day 14: Trek To Kalapattar [5,545 m]. And Back To Dingboche [[4,350 m].
Day 15: Rest at Dingboche. [4,350 m].
Day 16: Trek To Namche Bazaar [3,440 m].
Day 17: Trek To Phakdaing [2,640 m].
Day 18: Trek To Lukla [2,810 m].
Day 19: Fly Back To Kathmandu [1,338m].
Day 20: In Kathmandu [1,338m].
Day 21: Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.

Next Departures:

08 – 28 June 2012.
16 June – 06 July 2012.
25 June – 15 July 2012.

06 – 26 July 2012.
15 July – 05 Aug 2012.
24 July – 14 Aug 2012.

05 – 25 Aug 2012.
14 Aug - 03 Sep 2012.
22 Aug - 11 Sep 2012.
31 Aug - 20 Sep 2012.

03 - 23 sep 2012.
11 Sep-01 Oct 2012.

19 Sep-09 Oct 2012.
01 Oct-21 Oct 2012.

FIXED DEPARTURE DATES (Ex. Kathmandu)
  • 10– 30 Oct 2012
  • 24 Oct – 13 Nov 2012
  • 07 - 27 Nov 2012
  • 14 Nov - 04 Dec 2012
  • 01 – 21 Nov 2012
  • 01 – 21 Dec 2012
  • 10 - 30 Dec 2012

  • 01 Mar – 21 Mar 2012
  • 13 Mar - 02 Apr 2012
  • 27 Mar - 16 Apr 2012
  • 02 – 22 Apr 2012
  • 11 Apr – 01 May 2012
  • 24 Apr – 14 May 2012
  • 01 – 21 May 2012
  • 09– 29 May 2012

Note: Also Customize Departure Dates are available on request.

Trip Cost :
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Everest Region Trekking Route

S. N.

Everest Region

Duration

Max. Elevation

01.

Everest Base Camp Trekking

16 Days

5,545 M.

02.

Gokyo Valley Trekking

14 Days

5,483 M.

03.

Tyangboche Trekking

12 Days

3,840 M.

04.

Cho-la Pass Trekking

21 Days

5,420 M.

05.

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trekking

28 Days

5,545 M.

06.

Rinjo Pass Trekking

21 Days

5,483 M.

07.

Amadablam Base Camp Trekking

14 Days

4,500 M.

Trekking Information

Introduction

Trek Grade

Practical Info.

Trek Permit

Trek Season

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