The Chola Pass is Nepal’s one of the popular mountain passes that connects Everest with the Gokyo Valley. This 17-day exciting trip will take you on an adventure. The trek takes you through one of the popular trekking destinations in Nepal- Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp.
Go on a journey like no other with Chola Pass, where you’ll get a chance to cross a glacier. This is also one of the “Three Passes Trek” which is a more extensive trekking experience.
At the start of this trek, you will land in Lukla Airport, which is one of the highest-altitude airports in the world. This trek combines the typical route of EBC with Gokyo Lake while crossing the Chola Pass at more than 5500 meters.
The most important part of this trip is the Gokyo Lake. This holy, sacred lake is situated near the village of Gokyo. This lake shines bright blue if you view it on a sunny day. During the Janai Purnima, people take a dip in the lake and worship Lord Bishnu and Lord Shiva.
You can look forward to the views from Chola Pass of Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Mount Everest. Continuing this journey will take you through some scenic landscapes in the Khumbu region. This route offers majestic mountain views, tranquil lakes, icy glaciers, and Buddhist monasteries that you haven’t seen before.
Major Highlights Everest Chola Pass Trek
- Get on an exciting flight to one of the highest airports in the world, Lukla Airport.
- Enjoy stunning views from the mountain ranges from the world’s highest hotel, Hotel Everest View.
- Trek through one of the highest passes in the world, Chola Pass
- Go through Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring diverse Himalayan flora and fauna.
- Experience the Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar and witness the diverse Sherpa culture.
- Visit Namche Bazaar’s Sherpa Museum and learn more about the traditions, Culture, and lifestyle of the Sherpa Community.
- Visit Tengboche Monastery, a Tibetan monastery affiliated with the Sherpa communities in the region.
- Hike to two of Nepal’s most popular viewpoints- Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri.
- Get mesmerized by the glacial lake of the Gokyo Valley, Gokyo Lake.
- Get a 360-degree panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges, including Mount Everest, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Nuptse, and many more.
Your journey to EBC - Chola Pass - Gokyo Lake
Your Everest Chola Pass Trek will begin after you arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu (KTM), Nepal. You will be received by our Nepal Hiking Team (NHT) Member at the arrival gate. After pickup, you’ll be guided to a hotel in Kathmandu, which is centrally located near the tourist hub and a perfect place to explore the surroundings on foot, do some shopping, and discover restaurants and places to enjoy. You will be briefed about your itinerary and protocols for the trip on the same day of arrival.
You will then board a flight to Lukla the next day. Depending on the season your trekking starts, the flight departs from Kathmandu Domestic Airport or Manthali Airport, Ramechhap. Once you land at Lukla Airport, your trek to the Everest Chola Pass will begin.
Once you land at Lukla Airport, your trek will take you along the Dudh Koshi River through the Sagarmatha National Park to Phakding. After spending a night in Phakding, your journey continues towards Namche Bazaar. Here you will spend two nights to help you acclimatize to the high altitudes. During the stay, you can take a casual stroll to the Hotel Everest View, the highest-placed hotel in the world. You can visit ancient stupas in the region as well as museums and memorial stones. While you’re there you can also purchase any required equipment or data plans for smooth internet connections.
You continue your trek the next, walking through the trails to Tengboche Monastery at Tengboche Village. Here, you can take your time to admire the beautiful views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Thamserku. You will be continuing your trek to Dingboche, also known as the “Summer Valley”. Going through dense forest, crossing Imja Khola, and passing through the village of Pangboche.
After Dingboche, you will continue to Nagerjun, Gorak Shep, and Lobuchhe and reach the Everest Base Camp. You can witness the Khumbu Icefalls, as they mesmerize you with their timeless beauty. After taking in the views, you descend towards Gorak Shep for an overnight stay.
The very next morning, you’ll hike to Kala Patthar to witness the glorious sunrise right above the panoramic Himalayas. After, you’ll descend to Dzongla.
After crossing, Chola Pass at 5400 meters, you’ll stay overnight at Dragnak and head towards Gokyo Valley. After reaching Gokyo Valley, you will hike to another viewpoint of Gokyo Ri, to enjoy the panoramic view of all the mountain ranges.
Then you’ll descend to Lukla after hiking past Dole and Namche Bazaar. And you’ll conclude your Everest Chola Pass Trek by flying towards Kathmandu from Lukla.
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