Chola Pass Trek

When you land at Tribhuvan International Airport, our staff will be there to greet you and take you to your hotel. Once you’re checked in, you can take a walk around the area near your hotel to see what daily life is like in Kathmandu. You’ll spend the night at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, you’ll explore some important places in Kathmandu. You’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. These sites have beautiful buildings with unique designs. You’ll also see Kathmandu Durbar Square. After visiting these places, you’ll go back to your hotel. You can use the rest of the day to get ready for the trek. You’ll spend the night at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, we have an early morning flight to Lukla, which is the starting point for our trek to the Everest region. When we arrive in Lukla, we gather all our trekking gear and begin walking towards Phakding. Along the way, we enjoy beautiful views of Mount Khumbila (5761m). We continue walking downhill until we reach Phakding, where we will spend the night.

Today, we walk through pine forests and then head north into the Bengkar valley. We follow the Dudh Koshi River and pass through Monjo before reaching the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. Crossing suspension bridges, we arrive at the village of Jorsalle. Climbing some steep trails, we finally reach the largest settlement in this area, Namche Bazaar, where we will spend the night.

Today is a day for getting used to the altitude, so we won’t be doing any strenuous trekking. Instead, we’ll explore the town and its surroundings. You can hike up to the Everest View Hotel to see the amazing view of Mount Everest (8848m) and other peaks in the Everest range. You can also visit the villages of Khumjung and Khunde to learn about the Sherpa culture and lifestyle in the Khumbu Valley. We’ll spend the night in Namche Bazaar.

The trail starts off easy, but then it gets steep as we make our way to the Tengboche village. This village is home to the Tengboche Monastery, which is the largest monastery in the Everest region. From there, we can see stunning views of the mountains in the Khumbu region, including many peaks in the Everest massif. After visiting the monastery, we’ll go to our lodge in the Tengboche village for the night.

We walk through lush forests and see birch trees along the trail. Along the way, we can see Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), and Ama Dablam (6856m) in the distance. We continue downhill and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. After visiting the Pangboche Monastery, we follow the Imja valley and climb up to reach Dingboche, where we’ll spend the night.

Today is a day to rest and adjust to the altitude. We won’t be doing much trekking. Instead, we can climb the ridge behind the village to see mountains like Lhotse (8414m), Makalu (8463m), and Cho Oyu (8188m). We can also see mountains to the northwest that rise above the Khumbu Khola valley. If you prefer, you can explore the village and try some local food. We’ll spend the night in Dingboche.

Today, we continue our trek through the valley, passing through Dughla and Pheriche. The path gets a bit higher, so we need to be careful as we walk. We’ll encounter rocky paths with some snow and not many plants. We’ll be surrounded by the big peaks of the Khumbu region as we walk. After a few hours, we’ll arrive at Lobuche, where we’ll spend the night.

We walk through meadows and see the impressive Khumbu glacier. Ahead is Kalapatthar, a famous spot for seeing the Everest region. After reaching Gorakshep, we hike to the Everest Base Camp. It’s a tough climb, but once we get there, we enjoy the view of the Khumbu glacier. We’ll spend the night at Everest Base Camp.

Walking on the snowy ground is tough and cold. We get to see big mountains like Lingtren and Khumbutse, and sometimes even Mount Everest (8848m). When we reach Kala Patthar, we see the whole Khumbu region. Then we walk downhill to Dzongla. It’s a steep path, but we finally arrive in Dzongla where we can see mud houses. We’ll spend the night there.

Today will be one of the toughest days of our trip. After breakfast, we’ll start trekking to cross the Chola Pass (5370m). It’s steep and involves walking on trails with glaciers. But once we reach the top, we’ll see amazing views of mountains like Ama Dablam, Kantaiega, Thamserku, Cholatse, Taboche, and more on the Gokyo side. We’ll need to pass through some crevasses before reaching Thannak. We’ll spend the night there.

After breakfast, we start our trek. Today will be a short hike as we cross the Ngozumpa Glacier, which is the longest glacier in Nepal. We’ll also pass by shifting trails and some frozen lakes. Along the way, we’ll explore Dudh Pokhari, the largest lake in the region, which has a total of 6 lakes. The lake is beautiful and offers magnificent views of the mountains. Enjoying the stunning scenery, we’ll continue our journey to Gokyo Village. The village is located near the third lake, Gokyo. We’ll spend the night in Gokyo.

The hike to the summit of Gokyo Ri (5360m) is challenging and may take some time. Along the trail, we’ll enjoy the views of Gokyo village, with Cholatse (6335m) and the Ngozumpa glacier in the background. After soaking in these breathtaking sights, we’ll trek back down on a steep descent that leads us to Dhole. It’s important to be careful on the steep downhill trail. We’ll spend the night in Dhole.

Today’s trek starts with rocky terrain. We mostly walk downhill alongside the Dudh Koshi River. The river is clean and refreshing. We’ll cross several suspension bridges and pass by monasteries along the way. Finally, we’ll reach Lukla where we’ll stay for the night.

Today is a spare day, just in case anything unexpected happens during the trek. If everything goes smoothly, you’ll have the day to explore Kathmandu. You might take a tour around the city, checking out its sights and sounds. Later, enjoy a tasty dinner arranged by the company, and bid farewell to your fellow travelers. You’ll spend the night at the hotel in Kathmandu.