Khumbu / Everest

Everest Base Camp via Cho La Pass

The classic walk to Everest extended over the Cho La pass into the wild Gokyo lakes valley.

$1,399 / person

Duration

17 days

Max altitude

5,420 m

Grade

Strenuous

Season

Mar–May · Sep–Nov

Overview

A longer, wilder route through the Khumbu — base camp, Kala Patthar, then west over the icy Cho La pass (5,420 m) into the turquoise Gokyo lakes and the long view from Gokyo Ri. Two of the great Himalayan walks stitched into one circuit.

Day by day

01
Fly Kathmandu → Lukla, walk to Phakding
02
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
03
Acclimatisation in Namche
04
Namche to Tengboche
05
Tengboche to Dingboche
06
Acclimatisation at Dingboche
07
Dingboche to Lobuche
08
Lobuche to Gorak Shep, EBC, return
09
Sunrise on Kala Patthar, descend to Dzongla
10
Cross Cho La pass (5,420 m) to Thagnak
Snow, ice and the long view.
11
Thagnak to Gokyo
12
Sunrise on Gokyo Ri, rest
13
Gokyo to Dole
14
Dole to Namche
15
Namche to Lukla
16
Fly Lukla → Kathmandu

What's included

·Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu
·Two nights' twin-share accommodation in Kathmandu
·All ground transport to and from the trailhead
·Licensed local Sherpa guide and porter (one porter per two trekkers)
·All teahouse lodging on the trail (twin share)
·Three meals a day during the trek
·All required permits and TIMS card
·Insurance for guides and porters

Not included

·International airfare to and from Kathmandu
·Nepal entry visa
·Personal trekking gear
·Travel & rescue insurance (mandatory)
·Drinks, snacks and personal expenses
·Tips for guides and porters

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Everest Base Camp via Cho La Pass

Overview

Day by day

Fly Kathmandu → Lukla, walk to Phakding

Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Acclimatisation in Namche

Namche to Tengboche

Tengboche to Dingboche

Acclimatisation at Dingboche

Dingboche to Lobuche

Lobuche to Gorak Shep, EBC, return

Sunrise on Kala Patthar, descend to Dzongla

Cross Cho La pass (5,420 m) to Thagnak

Thagnak to Gokyo

Sunrise on Gokyo Ri, rest

Gokyo to Dole

Dole to Namche

Namche to Lukla

Fly Lukla → Kathmandu

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