Everest Chola pass

Everest Chola pass
At a Glance
  • Trip Duration19 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Strenuous
  • Max. Altitude 5,545 m (Kalapathar)
  • Starts at Lukla (35 minutes flight from Kathmandu)
  • Ends at Lukla (35 minutes flight from Kathmandu)
  • Activities Trekking
  • Best Time Autumn (Sep-mid Nov) and Spring (Mar-May)
Highlights
  • Everest Chola Pass Trek
  • Memorable Experience of wonderful Gokyo Valley and lake 
  • Challenging Trekking to Kalapathar
  • Best Himalayas View of the world Highest Mt Everest (8,848.86 m), Mt Ama-Dablam (6,856 m), Mt Cho-Yu (8,201 m), Mt Lhotse (8,501 m), Mt Makalu (8,470 m) etc, including many other snowy peaks.
  • The highest and best Point of the Trek 5545m Kalapathar
  • Incredible view of Khumbu Icefall 
  • Best monasteries in Everest Region- Tengboche monastery
  • Experience Traditional Sherpa Culture
  • Buddhism Religion
  • Fully Tea House Trek  

Everest Chola Pass Trek follows the trial in the Mt. Everest Trekking region. Everest Region is well known for the world's highest mountain the glorious Mount Everest. This region is also a piece of heaven on Earth for trekkers and it has four of the world's 14 highest peaks: Mt Everest (8,848.86 m), Mt Ama-Dablam (6,856 m), Mt Cho-Yu (8,201 m), Mt Lhotse (8,501 m), Mt Makalu (8,470 m) among other mountains. The region is one of the most popular trekking areas though slightly more difficult to get to. This is also the home of the famous Sherpa people (well known for their climbing stamina and courage).

To get to this wonderful place, one can fly to Lukla from Kathmandu or get a bus to Jiri, the second choice is for those who want to do a classic trek, and it is the best way to acclimate. Gokyo and the Everest Base Camp are the most popular trekking routes.

A1 Excursion Adventure offers you 19 days of Everest Cho-la Pass Trekking and believes in providing excellent service with a tailor-made trip for you with a popular route map and trekking itinerary as well as cost details. We, A1 Excursion Adventure look forward to guiding you through challenging popular Everest Cho-la Pass Trekking in Nepal for a lifetime memory. 

Itinerary
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We will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport upon your arrival and transfer you to the hotel for the overnight stay.

    Early morning we fly to Lukla from Kathmandu. After 30 minutes scenic flight, arrive in Lukla. Having first breakfast in the mountain,we start our trekking to Phakding village. After the lunch, we look around the village. Overnight at Hotel.

      After breakfast we will continue our trek following Dudhkoshi river. We cross it twice to reach Monjo village by small suspension bridge which is also the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. After descend walk of about 20 minutes we reach to Jorsalle village, the last village till Namche Bazaar.After Jorsalle village, follow the Dudhkoshi river with gradual walk for half an hour and again crossing the suspension bridge, we walk all the way up to Namche Bazaar for couple hour, which is well known as the capital of Khumbu region.

        Today is our rest day for the acclimatization. After the breakfast, we make short excursion around Namche Bazaar, visiting Sagarmatha national park head quarter and Everest view hotel for the panoramic view of many white peaks.

          Trek From Namche Bazaar to Dole (4200 m). 8h walking Early in the morning, hike up to Mochermo. You can get clear views of snowy peaks, mountains and vegetations. You can observe their living style and culture. People over here irrigate the crops for their needs and earn their income. Farming and lodging are the main occupation of Dole people. It takes 5 hours to reach Dole from Namche Bazaar. Take overnight rest at Guest house in Dole.

            Crossing Dole, you will be headed for Mochermo which is the way to Gokyo. On the way to Gokyo, you can get an excellent view of the valleys. It takes about 6 hours to reach Mochermo from Dole. We have to climb the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpz glacier. Ngozumpa Glacier is one of the major places of attraction because of its appearance in the world’s second largest glaciers. Stay overnight at fine Guest house in Mochermo.

              Your nearest way to the wonderful village Gokyo begins here. At morning, you will be starting trekking towards Gokyo. Gokyo village is our main destination to be reached. You have to trek via Ngozumpa Glacier where the trail selects its zigzagged path. You can take the close views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Thamserkum, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Kusum Khagaru, Mt. Kongde and so many on the way to Gokyo. Gokyo village is situated on the northern shore of Dudh Pokhari which looks amazingly outstanding. Although it is far from the urban city but it doesn’t lack any facilities for its customer. This village is the main attraction of the trek. Gokyo valley trekking is an alternative route to traditional trails to the Everest Base Camp. Tonight stay at the Guest house in Gokyo.

                Today is the day for acclimatization in Gokyo. But if you are interested then you can go for hiking up to Gokyo Ri early in the morning to see the amazing views of Gokyo village. Gokyo Ri is an excellent view point in Everest Region. You have to hike up 4 hours to reach Gokyo Ri. Get the memorable views and descend back to Gokyo. Overnight at Guest House in Gokyo.

                  Trek to bottom chola from Gokyo (around 04 hrs trek.

                    Trek to Dzongla from Buttom Chola. On the way we will be passing Chola Pass.

                      Continue along the moraine of the glacier, with views of Kalar Pattar and Pumori to reach Lobuche at 4930m for your evening stay. 

                        Early this morning you begin your trek, which will prove to be both mentally and physically demanding. Above Lobuche, we follow the path running through alongside the Khumbu Glacier. Continuing on over rough ground we reach Gorak Shep, where a short break is offered to replentish fluids. A walk for a further hour and a half reaches Kala Pattar, a small, rocky peak on the southwest ridge of Pumori. Stop and turn around: the scenery is fantastic. It is a hard climb, but the view from the top surpasses the wildest imagination. Huge creaking glaciers surround us and classic views of Everest are available.  Trek to Ebc and then again trek back to Gorakshep through the same route.

                          Early in the morning, we start hike up to KalaPathar for the most wonderful sunrise views of the Mt.Everest. After climbing for couple hours, we arrive in the famous view point, the top of Kala pathar. Now we have the best view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori and Ama Dablam along with the entire mountain views of Khumbu Himalayan range and trek back to Kalapathar.

                            After breakfast, we will have easy walk down to Pheriche.

                              Today we make a descend walk for 5-6 hours to arrive at Tengboche. We do overnight at Tengboche. The trail to Tengboche follows contour from Namche and then descends to the Dudh Koshi River before climbing again to Tengboche Monastery (3,870m).Tengboche offers magnificent view of Everest and Amadablam. 

                                Today morning after breakfast, we walk down gently with zigzag trail Bridge and cross by suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River which takes 1 and half hour. Then we climb up with stone steps until reaching in Kyangjuma. Then trail stays on level until reaching Namche which takes about 3 hrs.

                                  After breakfast, start our trek.Today is also easier as 4~hours pleasant walk bring us to Phakding village for overnight.
                                  Today is our final day of walking. After breakfast we start our trek with descend path to Dudhkoshi River. Afterwards the trips goes ups and down all the way to Lukla for the overnight. In the evening, you can celebrate your last dinner with your crew member.

                                    Today early morning flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. After completing the adventure, you can relax and rest at your hotel. In the evening, we welcome you to our office for your feed back of the trip. Afterward we will have fare well dinner together. Overnight at hotel.

                                      This is your last day in Nepal. You can do shopping or buy some souvenirs for your family, friends or relatives until your departure to airport. We will transferred to the International Airport for your departure your onward destination.
                                      Thank you for travelling with us.

                                        Trip Map
                                        Everest Chola pass map
                                        Cost Includes
                                        • Airport Pick-off and Drop-off.
                                        • Accommodation in teahouses, 
                                        • Sagarmatha National Park entry permitsand Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Card
                                        • An Experienced Trekking Guide trained and certified by the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) and necessary porter (2:1) 1 porter for 2 guests
                                        • Equipment like sleeping bags, down jackets, ground transportation,
                                        • Provide Nepalese staff with meals, accommodation, equipment, fair pay, insurance, transport, permits, and ethical conditions to ensure their safety and well-being.
                                        • Boiled water with iodine.
                                        • Flight: Kathmandu - LUKLA and Lukla - Kathmandu for Guest and Guide.
                                        • During the trekking – Meals 3 times a day: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a cup of Tea/ Coffee
                                        • Sleeping bags, a down jacket, and a Duffel bag (all returnable) for guests during the trek days.
                                        • An Exclusive Medicine Kit.
                                        • All government and service charges.
                                        Cost Excludes
                                        •  Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, cold drinks), cigarettes, 
                                        • Client’s personal insurance.
                                        •  Any kind of unforeseen expenses etc.
                                        • Personal Equipment 
                                        •  All personal expenses.
                                        •  Rescue charge.
                                        •  Tips, donations and chocolates. 
                                        •  Airport departure tax.
                                        •  Excess baggages charges in domestic flights.
                                        •  Lunch and dinner while not in trekking.
                                        Departure Dates
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                                        Date PriceStatus 
                                        Start DateStarts: SundayMar 16, 2025End DateEnds: ThursdayApr 03, 2025PricePriceUS$1999StatusStatusAvailable
                                        Start DateStarts: SundayMar 23, 2025End DateEnds: ThursdayApr 10, 2025PricePriceUS$1999StatusStatusAvailable
                                        Start DateStarts: SundayMar 30, 2025End DateEnds: ThursdayApr 17, 2025PricePriceUS$1999StatusStatusAvailable
                                        Useful Information

                                        Case of weather change, flight can delay some time.

                                        WHAT TO BRING

                                        Trekking/Hiking Gears (Equipments)

                                        • Duffel or Rucksack bag (If do not have then Duffel Bag Provided Returnable)
                                        • Down Sleeping Bag (Provided Returnable)
                                        • Inner Liner (Provided Returnable)
                                        • Down Jacket (Provided Returnable)
                                        • Daypack
                                        • Hiking pants
                                        • Water & wind proof  jacket
                                        • Full – sleeves shirt
                                        • Jumper or Fleece jacket
                                        • Pair of T – Shirts
                                        • Trekking boots (waterproof is better)
                                        • Sandal, Toilet paper,
                                        • COTTON THICK SOCKS(2 PAIRS)+Polypropylene/woolsocks(1PAIRS)
                                        • Light cotton socks for under wool socks
                                        • Woolen socks to wear with boots
                                        • Sun hat
                                        • Gloves
                                        • Scarf
                                        • Sun block (lotion) and lip Guard
                                        • Moisture Cream
                                        • Goggles or Sunglasses
                                        • Thermal Long underwear Sets
                                        • Insulated pants
                                        • Trekking poles
                                        • A pair of Crampon
                                        • wind Breaker pants
                                        • Water bottle
                                        • Medical & first aid kit (Provided)
                                        • Any personal special medicine
                                        • Flash light or head lamp
                                        • Batteries and bulbs
                                        • Swiss army knife
                                        • Mobile or Camara  charging cable with Adaptor
                                        • Personal Dry towel
                                        • Personal toiletries and medication which should be labeled.
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