Everest Trekking - Chola Pass

Everest Trekking

[ Day 01  Everest Trekking]  Welcome to Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
[ Day 02  Everest Trekking]  Kathmandu - Tour of Swayambhunath/Pashupatinath/Bouddhanath
[ Day 03  Everest Trekking]  Kathmandu - fly to Lukla - Phakding (2656m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 04  Everest Trekking]  Phakding - Namche Bazar(3440m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 05  Everest Trekking]  Namche Bazar ( Acclimatization Day 3440m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 06  Everest Trekking]  Namche Bazar - Dole (4084m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 07  Everest Trekking]  Dole - Machermo (4410m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 08  Everest Trekking]  Machermo Rest Day, Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 09  Everest Trekking]  Machermo - Gokyo (4750m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 10  Everest Trekking]  Rest day - Ascent of Gokyo Ri [5483m], Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 11  Everest Trekking]  Gokyo - Thangnak (4690m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 12  Everest Trekking]  Thangnak - Chola Pass ( 5350m) - Jhongla (4780m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 13  Everest Trekking]  Jhongla - Gorak Shep (5184m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 14  Everest Trekking]  Gorak Shep - Trek to Everest Base Camp [5357m] & return to Gorak Shep.
[ Day 15  Everest Trekking]  Gorak Shep - Pangboche (3985m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 16  Everest Trekking]  Pangboche - Namche (3450m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 17  Everest Trekking]  Namche - Lukla (2800m), Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 18  Everest Trekking]  Lukla - fly to Kathmandu, Overnight at Hotel
[ Day 19  Everest Trekking]  Departure for Your Final Destination

Everest Trekking - Chola Pass - Cost Included
Accommodation as per Different standard of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp at Trekking. English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter. All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard of Tour/Trek starting to end of Tour or Trek. Every day 3Meals Trekking portion. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Camping Trek Our Cook prepare & Tea House Trek will provide on local Lodge. All fees on Trek.

Everest Trekking - Chola Pass - Cost Not Included
All the expenses of personal nature, drinks, lunch and dinner city portion, tipping, all the Delay due to weather, situation beyond our control Nepal Visa, (USD25 for 15days, USD40 for 30days) and Airport Tax etc.

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Everest Trekking - Chola Pass Details Itinerary

Day 01 Welcome to Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu airport, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel

Day 02 Kathmandu
After Breakfast sightseeing Tour to Swayambhunath Stupa, Where you can see a lots of monkeys & beautiful view of Kathmandu Valley. This old stupa called by Monkey Temple as well. Bouddhanath Stupa, second biggest Stupa in the world & Pashupatinath Temple, famous Hindus Temple. In the afternoon prepare for Trekking. O/N at Hotel.

Day 03 Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2656m)
Fly from Kathmandu (Domestic airport) to Lukla . Trek start from Lukla, the trail goes down to phakding through the villages slowly 4hrs trek. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 04 Phakding - Namche Bazar(3440m)
Beginning with a slight climb to Jorsale we pass a waterfall and along this part of the trail villages are interspersed with magnificent forest- rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant firs. Then walk to Namche crossing a few bridges and then climb of several hundred meters, a steep descent and another steep climb through the forest. This day 4hrs Trek. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 05 Namche Bazar ( Acclimatization Day 3440m)
Acclimatization is most important before processing to a higher elevation. You can spend a day taking a day hike to Thame, Khunde or Khumjung or relaxing and explore Namche Bazar, a Sherpa community. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 06 Namche Bazar - Dole (4084m)
We are now approaching 4500m, Today is a spectacular day in terms of scenery as we follow the main trail north out of Namche. The trail to Everest drops down the hill but we turn off here and climb to cross the Mon La before reaching Phortse Tenga through rhododendron and birch forest festooned with hanging mosses and lichens.From Phortse Tenga, the trail climbs steeply to Dole. Today Trek around 5hrs. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 07 Dole - Machermo (4410m)
We climb steadily along the side of the valley, where the rhododendron forests give way to scrub juniper as the altitude increases. An excellent views of Cho Oyu, while back down the valley are the peaks of Kantega and Thamserku. This is a short day and we will arrive at Machermo in time for lunch. 4hrs Trek. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 08 Machermo Rest Day
We are now approaching 4500m, so we will stay at Machermo for an extra day to acclimatise. There are plenty of possibilities for exploration around the camp and just above the village there is an excellent view encompassing Cho Oyu [8210m] and the mountains which flank the Ngozumpa Glacier. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 09 Machermo - Gokyo (4750m)
We head for the lakes at Gokyo. Today following one of the melt-water rivers which flow down the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We cross the three Beautiful Lakes.We cross the third lakes called Dudh Pokhari and on its eastern shore is the settlement of Gokyo. Walking by the side of the lake, the scenery is magnificent with the summits of Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang. 3hrs Trek. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 10 Rest day - Ascent of Gokyo Ri [5483m]
Early morning 2hrs Hike to Gokyo Ri for sunrise View with Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse & many more Mountains view from your eyelevel. We can say it is even better View than Kala Pattar. O/n Trekkers Lodge in GOKYO.

Day 11 Gokyo - Thangnak (4690m)
Fit and acclimatised, we leave Gokyo to cross the Ngozumpa Glacier. We descend to the second lake and drop down on to the glacier. The route across the glacier is marked by cairns and is generally quite well defined. This day Trek around 2hrs. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 12 Thangnak - Chola Pass ( 5350m) - Jhongla (4780m)
An early start is necessary today, as not only do we have to cross Cho La Pass (5350m) but we also have to make the long descent to reach JHONGLA. Continuing up the valley, we cross a ridge and an old lateral moraine, before beginning the rocky scramble to the pass. From the pass there are excellent views, across to the Rolwaling Valley in the west and Ama Dablam to the south east. Around 7-8 hrs Trek. O/n Trekkers Lodge at JHONGLA.

Day 13 Jhongla - Gorak Shep (5184m)
To reach our next objective, Kala Pattar, the trail continues to follow the valley beside the Khumbu Glacier, and offers superb views of the surrounding mountains, especially where the path is forced to rise to cross a tributary glacier. Later in the afternoon, when the sunset colours begin to appear on Everest, we make our way to the top of one of the finest viewpoints in the Khumbu, Kala Pattar [5549m]. As the light begins to fade we stroll back to our camp at Gorak Shep. This Day Trek around 4hrs.O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 14 Gorak Shep - Trek to Everest Base Camp [5357m] & return to Gorak Shep.
For the trek to Everest Base Camp, a very early start is required. It takes several hours on a trail across the Khumbu Glacier which weaves its way between almost translucent ice pinnacles and past seemingly bottomless crevasses. At Base Camp. On the return leg, we can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and the route to the south Col. We then return to Gorak Shep. This Day Trek around 4hrs. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 15 Gorak Shep - Pangboche (3985m)
It's downhill most of the way today, past Lobuche to Duglha and Pheriche. The Himalayan Rescue Association have trekkers aid post here which is interesting to visit. After lunch we cross the Khumbu Khola on a wooden suspension bridge and follow the Imja Khola to the village of Pangboche. Trek around 5hrs. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 16 Pangboche - Namche (3450m) We continue to follow the river and, after crossing it, climb back up through birch and rhododendron forest to Thyangboche, From Thyangboche we descend to the bridge over the Dudh Kosi at Phunki Tenga, where there are water driven prayer wheels, before making our way back to Namche. Trek around 5hrs. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 17 Namche - Lukla (2800m)
Our final day's trekking follows the Dudh Kosi back down to Lukla., Trek around 6hrs. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 18 Lukla - Kathmandu (Fly)
We take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. Free Afternoon rest or explore your own shopping. O/n Hotel.

Day 19 Departure
We will take you to the airport for your flight home. Or you can extend your Trip to Rafting, Jungle Safari or Pokhara etc..

Clothing and equipments

Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

Clothing

1. Boots

Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. Track shoes

A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. Jacket

Warm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. Shirt and Sweaters

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. Trousers

A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. Underwear

Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. Tracksuit

A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. Sleeping Bag

As you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. Sun Hat, SunCream/Block & Lip Salve

Choose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. Personal First Aid Kit

You should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. Hat/ Glove/ Sandle/ Shocks/ Underwear

a) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.
e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
c) Water bottle.
d) Snow glasses and sunglasses
e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs
j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.
l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph