Gokyo Cho-la Pass trek is one of the most adventurous trekking routes in the Khumbu Region. It sums up the entire Solukhumbu district with Gokyo Lake, Gokyo Ri and Cho- la pass being the major destinations.Gokyo Chola Pass Everest Base Camp Trekking is one of the most adventurous trekking route in Everest region. Sometime Gokyo Chola Pass Everest Base Camp trekking trail is also known as Everest Circuit trekking. It follows the route via high pass called Cho-La Pass at 5330 meters into Everest Base Camp. This trek begins from Lukla. After one day acclimatization in Namche bazaar it follows all the way to Gokyo Lake. After you reach Gokyo Lake you climbGokyo-Ri (5480m) and from top of Gokyo Ri you enjoy stunning summit mountain scenery including Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyo. Then following day you cross Chola Pass ((5330m) and reach at Dzongla. After Dzongla you move towards Gorakshep and ascent to Kalapathar(5545m) from where you enjoy an impressive up-close view of Mt. Everest. Then next day you trek to Everest Base Camp. Your return route passes through Tyangboche, a place where a famous magnificent monastery is located. We take a rest there and savor the incredible scenery enchaning views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kangega, Mt. Kwangde, Mt. Nuptse etc and back to Lukla airport. On the next morning you take flight to Kathmandu.
Gokyo Cho-la pass trek starts with a short and praise worthy flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport. The flight gives you glimpses of many mountains and their scenic beauty. From Lukla to the famous settlement of Sherpa Namche bazaar also known as the gateway to Mt. Everest, then we head towards Gokyo lake and climb up to one of the view spots, Gokyo-Ri (5480m). Panorama of Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu and Cho- Oyo from the top of Gokyo Ri is fascinating. Then crossing Cho-la pass (5330m) and reaching Kalapatthar (5545m), an up-close view of Mt. Everest will surely feel like trek worth a life time.
Gokyo Cho-la pass trek is the combination of Everest base camp trek which adds more adventure to it by the routes via Gokyo lake, high passes of Cho-la. The culture tradition and hospitality of Sherpa people makes the trek even more fascinating. The route majorly lies within Sagarmatha national park. It is a place to be for nature lovers for the beauty of flora and fauna as well as black and white color of the world’s tallest mountains. The trek is 20 days trek. March to May and September to December are the suitable seasons for the trek.
This trek covers five important places namely Gokyo lake, Gokyo Ri, Cho la Pass,Kalapathar and Everest Base Camp. The trek is adventurous and we can get close to Buddhist culture.There are many options for additional exploration and high-altitude walking, including the crossing of Cho La, at 5,330m )-high pass into Khumbu and a hike to Gokyo Ri (5357m).Nepal Pioneer Treks & Expedition is glad to operate this tour for you to make it your lifetime experience.