Trekking Adventure to Gokyo Lake, Gokyo Ri, and Chola Pass in Everest Base Camp

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted by a Parikrama Treks representative. Transfer to the hotel. A short briefing about Gokyo Chola Pass Trek in the evening.

Day 02: Flight to Lukla, Trek to Phakding (2640 m / 3 hrs)

Enjoy a scenic 30-minute flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Upon reaching Lukla meet with the team and get ready for Gokyo Chola Pass Trek. We start this trek by following the trail of Everest Base Camp Trek to Phakding via Chaurikharka and Chheplung.

Day 03: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m / 5 hrs)

Early in the morning after breakfast, trek to the Sherpa capital. Walk through Monju, Banker, and Jorasalle villages. Take a two and a half hours uphill hike to reach Namche Bazaar, where you can catch the first glimpse of Everest.

Day 04: Trek Namche to Khumjung via Tengboche (3789 m / 3 hrs)

Begin with a steep one-hour climb to the Tengboche airstrip (3790m). From here, ascend towards Khunde, passing many Chorten and hill stations. Khumjung is a small settlement of the Sherpa community.

Day 05: Trek Khumjung to Dole (4040 m / 6 hrs)

Continue trekking to Dole by following the same route to Base camp until Sanasa. Then ascend to Mongla (4000m). Trek through rhododendron and birch forests adorned with hanging mosses and lichens.

Day 06: Trek Dole to Machhermo (4,150 m / 4 hrs)

After Dole, the trek leads along with small and thorny bushes. Ahead, enjoy excellent views of Cho Oyu, while back down the valley are the peaks of Kantega and Thamserku.

Day 07: Trek Machhermo to Gokyo Lakes (4,750 m / 5 hrs)

After Machhermo, the trek leads over a scenic path to Pangka. Climb a steep rocky incline into the valley by the side of the glacier, passing the first of the holy lakes. Walk by the side of the lake to arrive at Gokyo village.

Day 08: Gokyo Ri Hike

Optionally, discover the 5th lake on your day trip, or hike to Gokyo Ridge for a splendid view of the tallest Himalayas within a 360-degree angle.

Day 09: Trek Gokyo to Thagnak (4661 m / 5 hrs)

Descend from the Gokyo Valley to Thagnak valley. The village is below a small cliff.

Day 10: Trek Thagnak to Dzongla via Chola Pass (4830 m / 6 hrs)

Leave Thagnag, and see Cho La Pass at 5,420m/17,778 feet above sea level. Ascend to make an attempt at Cho La (5,420m), then descend to Dzongla.

Day 11: Trek Dzongla to Lobuche (4930 m / 4 hrs)

Leave Dzongla, ascend 20 minutes, and follow the path to Lobuche village.

Day 12: Everest Base Camp Trek (5380 m / 7 hrs)

After breakfast, conduct the journey to Everest Base Camp. Pass the last lodges of Gorakshep. Hike to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorakshep.

Day 13: Hike Kala Patthar (5,545 m), Return to Pheriche (4243 m / 9 hrs)

Early morning, hike from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar for a viewpoint. Enjoy views of Everest, Mt Pumori, Khumbetse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. Descend to Pheriche village.

Day 14: Descend to Tengboche Monastery (3867 m / 6 hrs)

Visit the research center and trek to Tengboche Monastery. Enjoy a splendid view of Ama Dablam, green hills, and pristine rivers.

Day 15: Trek Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440 m / 8 hrs)

Descend from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar, passing several villages. Arrive in Namche Bazaar in the late afternoon.

Day 16: Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m / 8 hrs)

Trek to Lukla following the same trail used on the ascent. Upon arrival in Lukla, get refreshed and take rest.

Day 17: Flight back to Kathmandu

Finally we finish our Gokyo Chola Pass Trek by boarding a flight bakc to Kathmandu. We take a  early flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Day 18: Departure

The Gokyo Chola Pass Trek journey ends.