The Cho La Pass Trek
Sagarmatha National Park
CHO LA PASS TREK
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
- Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes.
- Kala Pathar (5550m) and Gokyo Ri (5357m) ascensions will offer the best views of the Everest Range and some of the highest mountains in the world (Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu(8463m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Nuptse (7864m), Pumori (7165m), Ama Dablam (6814m), Kangtega (6783m), Thamerseku (6618)…).
- Cho La Pass offers the most challenging journey connecting Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lakes.
- Visit of one of the highest Buddhist Monasteries in the world and the largest and most important Buddhist education centre in the area.
- Sherpa Cooking class during the acclimatisation day in Namche Bazar optional.
- A good fitness level is required.
ABOUT THE CHO LA PASS TREK
This trek will allow you to see the three most incredible sites in Sagarmatha National Park; Everest Base Camp (with Kala Pathar peak summit), Gokyo Lakes (with Gokyo Ri peak summit), and Tengboche Buddhist Monastery.
We contemplate from many points of view some of the highest mountains in the world. You will get inspired by the Himalayan nature and the Sherpa culture.
We get immersed in the Sherpa culture and fusion with the variety of nature. Walking through Rhododendron forests, passing by magic waterfalls, hike rocky and dry terrain and crossing glaciers. On the way, we get to see numerous Sherpa Villages and a variety of Stupas, Manis and Chortens (Buddhist symbolic monuments) on the paths that are there to purify our souls and offer us good luck.
The shadows of the Yeti will follow us behind the legends of the locals.
Discover one of the highest Buddhist Monastery in the world: Tengboche. Situated on top of a hill overseeing the valley to the north (the way to Everest Base Camp), to the West (the path on the way to Gokyo) and to the south (the way to Namche Bazar with Mount Kongde in the background). The views to Everest range from this Nepal Trekking are great!
During the acclimatization days, we organize different activities you can choose from, amongst them our Special Sherpa Cooking Class conducted by our family in Namche Bazar.
Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.
“At its finest moments climbing allows me to step out of ordinary existence into something extraordinary, stripping me of my sense of self-importance.”
Doug Scott (1941. First ascent of the south-west face of Mount Everest on 1975)
What’s included:
- Nepali Licenced Guide English fluent (from 4 persons an assistant guide will be added, from 10 persons 2 assistant guides will be added).
- Porter (1 porter every 2 persons. Each porter will carry maximum 15Kg).
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System): this is the trekking permit.
- National Park Entrance fee.
- All domestic flights.
- All airport pickups and drop offs.
- High comfort Hotels before and after the trek with Breakfast included (4 nights in total).
- A welcome dinner on the arrival day.
- Accommodation during the trek in lodges/tea house.
- Food during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Water*and cup of tea or coffee in every meal during the trek. (*Click here to know more)
- Medical kit.
- Staff insurance.
- Taxes.
- Optional Sherpa Cooking Class during the acclimatization day in Namche Bazar
What’s not included
- International flights.
- Visa. Check our page About Nepal for Visa information.
- Insurance with mountain rescue and repatriation compulsory. In case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask us when booking your trip and we will be happy to help you find the best option for you.
- Meals before and after the trekking adventure (except breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner included)
- Alcohol, soft drinks and snacks
- Necessary trek equipment and personal material. See our list of things to bring to a trek to have an idea of what you need.
- Personal medicines
- Hot shower during the trek (often available in lodges under cost)
- Electronic devices battery recharge (often available in lodges under cost). It is advisable to carry a portable charger if you have electronic devices to be charged during the trek.
Best time to trek: spring and autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.
*NOTE: The airport of Lukla has a very variable weather and sometimes flights get delayed or canceled. Please, be prepared for potential delays and to remain in Lukla extra nights. It is advisable that clients allow extra days when booking their return international flight.
CHO LA PASS TREK MAP
CHO LA PASS TREK COST
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