Everest Cross Chola Gokyo Trek

Everest Chola pass Gokyo trekking offers you panoramic mountain views from every destination. Following the famous "Everest Trail," we trek to the prosperous village of Namche Bazaar and onwards, alongside the torrential Imtse Khola, to the high valley below Everest. During the course of this excellent and relatively easy-paced trek, we visit many delightful Sherpa villages, including the stunningly located Thyangboche with its impressive backdrop of Everest and Ama Dablam. we trek over the Chola pass onwards to Gokyo, where we rest for some side treks including a climb of Gokyo Ri for some fantastic views. A further three days are spent descending to Lukla for our flight to Kathmandu. A memorable flight from Kathmandu to the airstrip at Lukla takes us into an alpine world where the air is crystal clear and colorful prayer flags flutter from the rooftops.

Highlights of the Trip

Flight to Lukla airfield - Experience Sherpa culture in Junbesi. Explore Sherpa museum in Namche Bazar, Panoramic view from Syanbuche – Experience Sherpa culture in Khumjung village. Visit Tyangboche Monastery Grand mountain views from Kalapatar- Spectacular views of glacier from Everest basecamp- View the beautiful glacial lake from Gokyo peak.

Difficulties of the Trek

Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. But It does not require any technical experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes.

Trip Facts	Route Map
Trekking Destination Kalapathar - Everest Base Camp - Gokyo Major Place Covers Namche Bazzar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Chola-la, Gokyo Group Size Min.-1 Maximum Altitude 5545 M. Grade Info Fairly Strenuous Transportation Aero plane Mode of Trekking Tea house/Camping Trekking Seasons Sept. to Dec. & Feb. to June Trekking Hour Approx. 6 - 7 Hr per day. Total Days 28 Days

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