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Chola Pass Trek via Everest Base Camp

  • 18 Days

Trip Facts

  • Trip Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Grade: Moderate
  • Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • Transportation: Private Transportation + Airplane
  • Max. Altitude: 5545m.
  • Best months to trek: March-May, September-December
  • Group Size: Minimum 1, Maximum 16 pax
  • Walking hour: 6-7 hours
  • Accomodation: Hotel in Kathmandu and teahouse in the trek

The Gokyo Chola Pass trek via Everest Base Camp is a lifetime adventure. During this trek, you can visit most of the Khumbu region and Gokyo valley. You can witness the Himalayan Sherpa culture, traditions, their hospitality, and Buddhist practices.

The trek to Everest Base Camp via Chola Pass offers some of the outstanding views of mountains, lakes, and glaciers. Trekking through the heart of Rhododendron forests is an awesome experience. The stunning Gokyo Lakes with their turquoise clear water is overwhelming.

This Chola Pass via Everest Base Camp trek is amazingly stunning. The magnificent views of the towering vistas from the Gokyo Ri (the highlight of the trip) will imprint in your heart for a lifetime. And, with our dedicated team of Himalayan Joy Adventure, you will collect memories for a lifetime.

Best Season for Chola Pass Trek via Everest Base Camp

Chola Pass Trekking is a moderate grade trekking route in terms of altitude and trails. This trekking is not suitable throughout the year. The best seasons to trek are during spring and autumn.

February - May, and October - December is better than other months. At this time, the sky is generally clear. Also, you'll see the best views while experiencing a lovely weather.

March to April is Spring, the months of a blossoming of Rhododendrons. Also, you can trek through enchanting forests. You'll see lush forests while trekking in October to December also.

During winter, the pass may be closed due to dense snow. Monsoon is not good season either. The wet and slippery trails are riskier.  Both the winter and monsoon are not suitable for views and easy trails.

What You Can Expect

  • One of the highest passes in the Everest region.
  • The thrilling, yet a scenic flight from Lukla airport. Lukla airport is among the 10 most dangerous airports in the world.
  • Several Buddhist monasteries. In places like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, etc. you will see beautiful monasteries.
  • Himalayan Sherpa culture and lifestyles of hospitable locals.
  • The Chola Pass (5420m), one of the highest pass in the Khumbu region.
  • Stunning Himalayan peaks. You can see adorable peaks like Kusum Kangaro, Lobuche, Makalu, Thamserku, Kangtega, Cho-Oyu, Island Peak, Cholatse, Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse etc.
  • Mt Everest, the roof of the world, is undoubtedly the major highlight.
  • The Sherpa museum at Namche.
  • Picturesque scenery of beautiful Gokyo Lakes from Gokyo Peak.
  • Khumbu glacier, one of the longest glaciers and The Ngozumpa glacier, the biggest glaciers in Nepal.
  • The colorful Rhododendron forests, while trekking in Spring (March to April).
  • Amazing viewpoints like Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri. They offer the most beautiful Himalayan panorama along with remarkable sunrise and sunset views.

Outline Itinerary

01 Days ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL

Our team of Himalayan Joy Adventures will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. We will then transfer you to a Hotel. You can then check into your room and refresh. We will host you a dinner in the evening where we will talk about the trek.
Overnight in a Hotel in Kathmandu.

Trip Map

Cost Includes

  • Airport picks up and drops by Private Vehicle.
  • 3 nights Hotel (3 categories) in Kathmandu in twin sharing basis on BB plan
  • One day sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Full board meals (Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner) and Accommodation on twin sharing basis in the trek
  • Flight to and from Lukla
  • English speaking guide
  • Porter (One porter for two people)
  • Insurance for Himalayan Joy Staffs
  • Himalayan Joy Adventure T-Shirt and Duffel bag
  • TIMS & National Park Permit

 

Cost Excludes

  • Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation (Most Required)
  • International airfare and airport departure tax 
  • Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 and Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos).
  • Cold drinks such as Mineral water, Cola, Beer etc.(Mineral water will cost per liter from Rs. 100 till Rs.500 and if you bring water purifying tablet is best idea cause you will help to save nature from not using plastic bottles and also its much cheaper then mineral water )
  • Bars bill such as Mars, Sneaker, Bounty chocolate etc
  • Personal trekking and climbing Equipment
  • Tips for trekking staffs and driver
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section.

Trip Note

ECO-FRIENDLY:

Every day the world is facing a big issue of environmental pollution and in Nepal as well. Our field staffs are quite conscious about environmental pollution at any time and we encourage to all. We would suggest to our guest to use boiled water or water purification pills than buying a bottle of water, it helps to avoid plastic bottles which can take a long time to disappear. During the trek, if possible you can order same items food in a group which minimises the fuel used and to make a campfire is almost forbidden. We would encourage being a responsible traveller so, just leaving a footprint on the trail and bring out all non-biodegradable which you had. Himalayan Joy Adventures is committed to helping to improve, protect and preserve the natural and cultural beauty of the Himalayan mountain range and Nepal. Join us.

FLIGHT DELAY IN LUKLA: 

Sometimes the flight may be cancelled due to the unpredictable weather in Luka so Himalayan Joy Adventure has created an itinerary for this trek with one day free/extra day at the end of the trek. In case your flight has been cancelled more than two days, we will charter a helicopter to and from Luka to ensure your flight on scheduled towards homeland or further destination. This extra service cost will be minimum $500 to maximum $4000 USD dollars which you can claim from your insurance.

MEDICAL FACILITY IN THE EVEREST REGION TREKKING ROUTE

Lukla                    - Government Health Post and Hospital (Pasang Lhamu Nicole Niquille Hospital)

Namche               - Dental Clinic and Health post

Khunde                - Hospital (Hillary Trust)

Pheriche             - HRA Aid – Post Doctor

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