Chola Pass Trek with EBC - 16 Days

On the first day of your arrival in Kathmandu Nepal, we will start with the airport pick up at Tribhuvan international airport where our team member will be waiting for you with your name banner. After meeting he will greet you with the Mala and Tika and drive you to the Hotel. In the evening, we would like you to invite for the welcome dinner where our guide and team members will brief you about the upcoming days.

Early in the morning, our guide will be waiting for you at the hotel gallery. You can have your breakfast and we will drive to the Airport domestic terminal. After that board to the airplane and fly to Lukla. The flight will be of 45 mins above the mountains, valleys and rivers where you will enjoy the views.

After arriving at Lukla we will start our trek to the Phakding the gate way to the Everest region in Nepal. The trek will be of the 4 to 5 hours via the beautiful lush green valleys and rivers following you on the trial.

Early in the morning, we will walk to Namche Bazar the market hub for the business man and the tourists where you can see the foods, equipment, tea houses lodges and many more. The walk follows the trail leading the Dudh Koshi river and takes you to the beauty charm of the village. It’s also the acclimatization place for the explorers and wanderers so that their body can adopt the low oxygen levels in the future hiking.

Acclimatization day does not means sleeping whole day but its means today you will trek to the higher altitudes and then sleep on the lower altitude which your body adopts the thin air making you comfortably walk into the higher altitude. During the stay you will visit to the Everest View hotel from where you can enjoy the majestic views of the mountains inside the Khumbu region like the Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) – 8,848 m, Lhotse – 8,516 m, Nuptse – 7,861 m, Ama Dablam – 6,812 m. Thamserku – 6,608 m (often visible) and many more surrounding peaks.

After enjoying the views, you will walk to the Sherpa museum to explore the mountaineering history, their culture and traditions. You will explore the Namche bazar where you can try different local foods, wear their traditional dress and many more.

You will start your day the crisp air of the Namche and head towards the Dole. Our next destination which is Dole. You will gently start with the forested slopes of the pines and rhododendron. You will descend towards the Imja Khola valley were you will be passing via the small villages, mani walls (stone structures inscribed with Buddhist prayers and you will cross the charming suspension bridges over rushing streams. Upon reaching dole you will see the stunning views of the Thamserku and the Kongde Ri.

The trek from the Dola to Macchermo is the gradual ascending towards the Machhermo. You will trek through the open alpine terrain, with some rocky paths and the grassy slopes. As you ascend you will notice that the views of the Chola and the Thamseru is clearer and more dramatic. Upon reaching Machhermo you can relax yourself and prepare for the next day trip.

The travel from the Machhermo to Gokyo is not so long and risky. Your walk will be shorter for the day as the Gokyo ri is nearby to the Machhermo village with just two hills ascends and descends. On the walk you can notice the 3rd lake of Gokyo who is long and parallel to the trails. After that you will hike to the Gokyo Ri from where you can enjoy the beautiful mountain views and the Panorama sunset. You can rest hydrate and capture beautiful photos of the surroundings and the nature.

You will wake up early in the morning before the sunrise and ascend on the 4th lake of Gokyo known as the Ngozumpa Cho. You will see that the lake is beside the Ngozumpa Glacier which is the longest glacier in Khumbu region. When the sun hits the majestic peaks the views become gold, blue and pink in colour which is once in a life time moment to experience.

After that you will trek back to Gokyo and then hike towards the Thagnak from where you can again experience the beautiful views of the Glacier and its surroundings. You shall sleep early today as tomorrow’s hike requires the good level rest as we start around 3 Am morning next day.

As we talked previously you will need to start the hike early in the morning at 3 am in order to cross the Chola pass at an altitude of 5,420m. The trail follows walking on the icy and slippery paths on the glaciers so please crampons and walk slowly to avoid the fall.

Upon reaching the Pass you will witness the 360-degree views of the Himalayas, glaciers, and sparkling turquoise lakes far below which adds the beauty to the adventure. After enjoying the moment of victory and celebrating the first destination we will walk down the Dzongla towards the Everest base camp. The adventure from the Pass to the village is quiet and peaceful located on the shadows of the big mountains.

Early in the morning you will trek towards the Lobuche. You will journey via rocky terrain and high-altitude moraines leading towards your destination. Along the way you will see the prayer flags fluttering in the cold wind of the mountains along the mani wheels and monasteries. You will see the yaks grazing over the grassy slopes. As you approach Lobuche you will watch the rocky plateau surrounded by the baren high altitude landscapes.

Early in the morning after having the breakfast, we will trek to the Gorakshep which is the last village and the closed village to the EBC and the Kala Patthar which means the black rock and which is known for its view point over the mountains of the Khumbu region. You will follow the trail which leads to the Khumbu glacier.

After that hike to the Kapapathar and from there you can enjoy the dramatic landscapes and the views of the mountains like Pumori, Nuptse, and Everest dominating the skyline. The views from there is way more beautiful and clear then the EBC itself which gives an advantage for you to click photographs and soak yourself in the environment. After that trip down the Gorakshep and rest.

Early in the morning, you will hike to the Everest base camp which is located at an altitude of 5,364 m which gives you an opportunity to visit the world’s highest mountain base camp. The trail is rocky and windy, along the Khumbu Glacier, icy ridges, boulder fields, and occasional frozen streams. Upon reaching the destinations congrats yourself for complete two of the most challenging adventure in Nepal. And then wander down to the Pheriche.

After enjoying the refreshing air of the Pheriche you will trek down to the Namche Bazar leaving the alpine meadows, mountains at the background. The trail is rocky but as its known trail and descending it will be easy for you to walk. After so many days you will pass via the lush rhododendron and pine forest and also pass the beautiful villages like the Dingboche and Pangboche.

After the brief for the day with the guide, you will trek down to the Lukla. The trail will be known for you as you have climbed the trail before via Phakding to Namche. You can talk to the local people and click photograph and spend your time. As it’s the last day for your stay in Everest region.

According to the flight schedule you will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. The flight duration will be of 45 mins and upon reaching the city our team member and guide will drop you to the hotel. In the evening, you will meet us again for the farewell dinner and we will talk about your experience, co-ordinations and everything you want to share about.

Today will be final departure from Nepal. We hope we made your experience best in Nepal and wish to see you again. According to the schedule our team member will drop you at the airport before the 4 hours of flight time so that you can complete the security check and all the visas and immigrations process.