Everest Base Camp – Gokyo-Ri Via Cho La Pass Trek
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About this trek
Gokyo-Ri Via Cho La Pass Trek
This is an ideal trek for experienced trekkers who want to experience both Everest Base Camp and the challenge of crossing Cho La Pass. It is one of the most spectacular high mountain passes in the Himalayas. The paths after Namche bazaar to Gokyo are relatively quiet but you’ll love it.
Gokyo and the breathtaking views from Gokyo-Ri are even more spectacular than those above Everest base camp. After exploring Kathmandu, you fly to Lukla where your trek to Everest begins. The trail follows the course of the Dudh Kosi, the ‘River of Milk’, gradually climbing through forests of rhododendron and magnolia. There are rest days at Namche Bazaar (the delightful Sherpa capital) at the foot of the world’s highest peak.
Soon you will reach Gokyo village where you can enjoy the views from the nearby peak (Gokyo-Ri) and the sight of the sacred Gokyo Lakes. The crossing of the Cho Las pass is very challenging. Especially if there is ice along the trails, but in just two days we will be approaching Everest Base Camp. The next day brings you to the final highlight – Kala Patar (5,545 m) with stunning views of Everest and the Khumbu Glacier cascading below.
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What this trek offers (Highlights)
- High altitude adventure
- Stunning mountain views
- Gokyo Lakes exploration
- Cho La Pass crossing
- Everest Base Camp
- Cultural immersion
Important Information
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Four nights hotel accommodations with breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Licensed and trained trekking guides
- Porters for carrying goods and supplies
- All accommodation during trek
- All meals and hot beverages whilst trekking
- Transportation to and from trail head
- All necessary documents and permits for trekking (where applicable)
- National Park/Conservation Area entry permit
- Equipment such as sleeping bag, tents, mattresses
- Cooking equipment (if required)
- Camp-site charges (if required)
- Insurance, medication, and equipment for staff
- Coordination of Quick Rescue service (costs covered by your insurance plan)