The Gokyo-Chola Pass, Kalapathar & Everest Base Camp trek takes us into one of the most spectacular regions of Nepal where the Sherpa culture thrives amongst the highest peaks in the world. The Sagamartha massif as seen from Thyangboche and Kala Pattar is a sight you will never forget, and the hospitality of these tough mountain people will remain with you for a long time. This is the traditional trek to view Sagamartha, following the historic trail and traveling in true expedition style; it will appeal to those who wish to retrace the steps of history to the base of the highest mountain in the world.
Trip at a Glance
Trip Duration: 20 days
Grade: Fairly Strenuous ***
Max Altitude: 5545m/18172ft
Season: February to June and September to November
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kathmandu - Lukla by Fly.( 2850m) trek to Phakding 3/4 hrs
Day 2 - Phakding - Namche Bazar (3441m) 6/7 hrs
Day 3 - Acclimatization day.
Day 4 - Namche Bazar - Khumjung (3740m) via Khunde Hillary-hospital 4/5 hrs
Day 5 - Khumjung - Dole (4100m) 5/6 hrs
Day 6 - Dole - Machhermo (4470m) 3/4 hrs
Day 7 - Machhermo - Gokyo lake (4790m) 4/5 hrs
Day 8 - Acclimatization day hike to the Glaciers or 5th lake.
Day 9 - Morning hike to Gokyo Ri (5483m) for the stunning view of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu to the east and back to Gokyo
Day 10 - Gokyo - Thagnag (4900m) 2/3 hrs
Day 11 - Thagnag - Dzonglha (4830m) 6/7 hrs
Day 12 - Dzonghla - Lobuche (4930m) 4/5 hrs
Day 13 - Lobuche - Gorakshep (5364m) 3/4 hrs
Day 14 - Gorekshep - Kala Pattar (5545m) or Base Camp (5400m) and Back to Lobuche: 6/7 hrs
Day 15 - Lobuche - Pangboche (3990m) 5/6 hrs
Day 16 - Pangboche - Tyangboche 3/4 hrs
Day 17 - Tyangboche - Namche Bazar (3440m) 4/5 hrs
Day 18 - Namche - Phakding 4/5 hrs
Day 19 - Phakding - Lukla A fairly 3/4 hrs
Day 20 - Lukla - Kathmandu by air 35 min.
