Chola Pass Trekking

Trip duration: 18  Days
Trip grade: moderate Plus Semi Technically
Activity: Trekking and Cultural excursion
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: (Tea House / Lodge)
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flight and car
Maximum altitude: 5545m

Himalayan Sights - Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse
Most Attraction of the trek - Close Mt. View, Sherpa village & Culture
 

Day 01: Arrival
Meet upon arrival at Kathmandu airport by  representative and transfer to hotel. After getting refreshed, proceed for walking tour to Kathmandu Durbar square visiting, ancient palace, living goddess temple Kumari temple, Hanuman Dhoka and Kastamandap temple. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu to Phakding: (2840m):
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla where the trek starts. Initially the trail descends steadily along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, passing Sherpa villages and Mani stones before reaching Phakding for an overnight stay.

Day 03:: Phakding to Namche Bazaar: (3,440m):
The trail ascends gradually towards Jorsalle, crossing suspension bridges over the Dudhkoshi River before arriving at the entrance gate to the national park. After crossing three more bridges the trail ascends through the alpine and rhododendron forest. Here it is possible to see deer and wild birds on the way before the trail ends at Namche Bazaar.

Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Phortse Tanga: (3680m):
From Namche climb the hill to Khumjung and descend west of the village down the broad valley leading to the Dudh Koshi. Here there is a choice of routes, the Yak trail which climbs gently, but traverses a long distance around the ridge, or the steep staircase-like trail made of rocks embedded in the narrow cleft of a large boulder. The two trails soon rejoin and continue towards a large chorten on the ridge top at 3973m. This ridge descends from Khumbila. From the ridge at Mong the trail descends in a series of steep switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dudhkoshi. After crossing the bridge you will reach Phortse, a small Sherpa village.

Day 05: PhortseTanga to Dole:
The trail climbs steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forest, which gives way to fragrant stands of Juniper and large conifers at higher elevations. The route passes through the settlements of Tonga and Gyele (3960m) to Dole (pronounced doe-lay). The views of Khumbila and Tawachee (6542m) are tremendous throughout the day.

Day 06: Dole to Machhermo: (4470m):
From Dole the trail climbs via Lhabarma at 4220m to Luza at 4360m. The path is steep in most places as it climbs through scrub to Lhabarma. The track continues to climb along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machermo at 4410m. It was in Machermo in 1974 that one of the first Yeti sightings weas reported in Khumbu. There are three hotels and good mountain views in Machhermo

Day 07: Machhermo to Gokyo: (4790m):
Beyond Machhermo the trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho-Oyu (8153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4390m. We descend to the river bank before beginning the climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. It is a steep climb on the moraine. Afterwards the trail levels out as it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4690m, then finally up a boulder-strewn path to Gokyo at 4,750m.

Day 08: Rest day at Gokyo:

Day 09: Gokyo to Chola Pass-Dzongla: (5420m):
The trail descends from Goykyo, passing the second lake. About halfway between the first and second lakes a trail leads across the moraine to the east and the Cho-La pass (Chhugyuma) at 5,420m. The pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. It takes 3 days from Gokyo to Lobuche on this high altitude route.

Day 10: Dzongla to Lobuche: (4910m):
Continue along the moraine of the glacier, with views of Kalapathar and Pumori, before reaching Lobuche at (4910m) for your evening stay. This is the last stop before the climb to the base camp the next day. It is simportant to take the time to rest and acclimatize for this unforgettable day

Day 11: Lobuche to Kalapathar and Gorakshep: (5140m):
This trail gives a good view of Pumori and there are beautiful views of the Everest group from Gorakshep and Kalapathar

Day 12: Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp-Lobuche: (5316m):
Everest Base Camp is the main camp for mountaineers attempting the mountain, situated at an elevation of 5252m. Trekkers feel understandably great satisfaction in reaching here as the Everest Base Camp is not only full of history but breathtakingly dramatic, perched at the foot of the infamous Khumbu icefalls

Day 13: Lobuche to Pangboche: (3930m):
we retrace our steps to Duglha then go straight up the hill from the bridge to reach an upper trail. Staying high above the valley floor, we pass the yak pasture at Dusa to a chorten at the head of the Imja valley.

Day 14: Pangboche to Namche: (3860m):
The trail descends the Imja Khola valley then crosses the Khumbu River. Following the trail downhill it is easy to make a detour and visit of Tengboche monastery Continue to Namache for the night

Day 15: Namche to Lukla
It's a long walk from Namche to Lukla. .

Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu:
The flight from Lukla to Kathmandu takes approximately 35 minutes and free day.

Day 17: Bhaktapur Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Bhaktapur also known as the City of Devotees for sight seeing tour. Lunch in Bhaktapur and later drive back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 18: Departure
Free till departure and later transfer to the International Airport.
 

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation in lodge during the trek
Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare
English speaking local expert guide, porters
National Park fees
3 nights accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on double sharing with breakfast
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
Airport transfers with an escort
Insurance of the guide and porters
 

International flight tickets
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client's insurance.