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Everest Cho La Pass Trek

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Everest Cho La Pass trek is one of the most popular trek in Everest Region. This trek is also known as Everest Circuit Trekking. In this trek you will not only visit the Everest region but also Solukhumbu District as a whole. It is one of the most scenic and adventurous journey in the Everest region of Nepal. Everest Cho La Pass takes you to the beautiful Gokyo valley with an adventurous Cho La Pass crossing over 5147 m mountain pass. This trek is one of the most fashionable treks in Everest region. The trek takes you in the alpine diversity of nature that the Khumbu region is blessed with along with encountering the great varieties of culture and traditions.

Our trek starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu which offers breathtaking sceneries. During our journey we will be going through several Sherpa villages where we will encounter with the helpful and friendly Sherpas and their warm hospitality. We will vist the bace camp of the highest summit Everest Base Camp which is incredibly beautiful.The best view point on earth Kalapatther is another major attraction of our trek known for remarkable view of Everest. We will also visit several monasteries giving close up views of several mountains of Khumbu region.

SHORT ITIENERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1300 M/4264 FT).

DAY 02: KATHMANDU – LUKLA [2840 M/9320] – PHAKDING [2,652M/8,700FT]: 40 MINUTES FLIGHT, 3 – 4 HRS TREK (TREKKING TIMES ONLY)

DAY 03: PHAKDING – NAMCHE BAZAAR [3440 M/11,280 FT]: 5 – 6 HRS TREK

DAY 04: NAMCHE BAZAAR REST DAY

DAY 05: NAMCHE BAZAAR – TENGBOCHE [3860 M/12,660 FT]: 5 – 6 HRS

DAY 06: TENGBOCHE – DINGBOCHE [4360M/14,300 FT]: 5 – 6 HRS

DAY 07: DINGBOCHE – CHHUKUNG [4750M/15,580 FT]: 3 – 4 HRS

DAY 08: REST DAY IN CHHUKUNG

DAY 09: CHHUKUNG – KONGMA LA [5535M/18,159FT] – LOBUCHE [4940M/16,210FT]: 6 – 7 HRS

DAY 10: LOBUCHE – GORAK SHEP [5170 M/16,961FT] – EVEREST BASE CAMP [5364 M/17,594 FT] – GORAK SHEP: 8 – 9 HRS

DAY 11: GORAK SHEP – KALA PATTHAR [5545 M/18,192 FT] – LOBUCHE [4940 M/16,207 FT]: 8 – 9 HRS

DAY 12: LOBUCHE – DZONGLA [4830M/15,850 FT]: 3 – 4 HRS

DAY 13: DZONGLA – CHOLA [5368M/17,611 FT] -THANGNAK [4680M/15,350 FT] – GOKYO [4800M/15,580 FT]: 7 – 8 HRS

DAY 14: REST DAY IN GOKYO – GOKYO RI [5357M/17,575 FT]: 3 – 4 HRS

DAY 15: MARLUNG – NAMCHE BAZZAR: 5 – 6 HRS

DAY 16: NAMCHE BAZZAR – LUKLA: 6 – 8 HRS

DAY 17: LUKLA – KATHMANDU: 40 MIN FLIGHT

DAY 18: FINAL DEPARTURE

Upon your arrival we assist you from international airport to our hotel. We the representative from Actual Adventure we then escort you to our office. Explore around at evening and enjoy the welcome programs at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Today early in the morning we assist you to airport from where we fly a scenic flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), a gateway destination from where our trek begins. Lukla the most dangerous airstrip of Nepal is one beautiful place to visit. After we land our representative will escort your accessories and then we began our trek all the way to Phakding. We start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. Overnight at lodge.

Today we trek from Phakding al the way to the gate way town to Everest region. Namche Bazaar one of the most famous name at khumbu region is the trade center of Everest region. The walk today is pleasant with few short uphill and downhill with multiple crossings over Dudh Koshi River and magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (6,608m/21,675ft) from the Benkar village. We cross more bridges and reach entrance of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, where our trekking permits are checked in order to keep record of trekkers and local trekking staffs as well. Passing through scenic natural surrounded and colored Sherpa villages we trek all the way to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at lodge.

Today we offer you one of the best sightseeing places to explore around. Now, as we climb up hill towards Namche Bazzar, closer and magnificent sight of Kwangde Peak, its sister peaks, Kusum Kangaru, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and many other fabulous mountains will be viewed closely. Explore around the cultural and sightseeing sites around. Overnight at lodge.

Today after breakfast we set out towards Tengboche, enjoying superb view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku. Our trek follows more or less smooth trail with few ups and downs which will not bother us as the magnificent view of the Himalayas keeps our company all through the journey. The trail goes gradually down up to Kayangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sansa, which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer flags festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, we reach Phunki Thenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods. Tengboche is a great place for close up views of Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Nuptse, and Mt Everest, and it has the biggest Buddhist Monastery of the Khumbu region. Overnight at Lodge.

Today early morning enchanted scenic beauty of Tengboche takes our breath away. The mountain panorama includes ranges of Kangtega, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Kwangde, Tengboche, Lhotse and Nuptse. we start the day journey through the trial that follows through Imja Khola upstream. Descending rapidly from the Tengboche meadow to the river bank, the track traverses a deep forest of birch and rhododendron with magnificent views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. As we reach Deboche, a charming place amidst the woods. Explore the sightseeing places around and then overnight at lodge.

The walk is pleasant as we leave Dingboche through stone walled fields and alpine landscape. We take the trial from Dingboche through Imja Khola valley to land raven by glacier moraines amidst towering formidable mountains. We walk leisurely as our schedule for today is only 3 - 4 hours trek. While walking through the valley, Lhotse towers on our left and Ama Dablam on our right. After walking about 3 km, we reach at yak herdman's place called Bibre. Straight ahead, beyond a terminal moraine wall, soars the Island peak (Imja Tse), a most popular trekking peak. The pyramidal Imja Tse looks awesome with its step rock and-icy south face. The trail ahead is intersected by icy streams. We reach Chhukung in about half an hour from Bibre. There are glaciers and massive snowy mountains all around the place. We might choose to hike to the rocky knoll of Chhukung Ri which offers stunning views of Lhotse, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu and several others including Baruntse. Overnight at lodge.

Today will be full day rest and acclimatization at Chhukung. The view from Chhukung and further up the valleys on the moraines towards Island Peak (6189 m) are tremendous. We grasp this opportunity to climb the Chhukung Ri or climb to the base camp of Island Peak. Explore the sightseeing and religious places around. At evening enjoy delicious dinner at lodge and rest overnight.

Today after breakfast we trek from Chhukung crossing Kongma La pass all the way to Lobuche. We trek for 6-7hours passing dense forest and steep climbing. We really enjoy the isolation of the area and absolute nature!! We can select to go via any of the possible trails - either taking a climb over the hill northwest of Chhukung over the moraine of the Nuptse Glacier or we might walk back down the valley to Bibre and follow a high trail above the Niyang Khola. Crossing via fascinating sightseeing site and passing via various colored and cultural villages we reach to our destination. Enjoy evening dinner and rest overnight.

Today after early morning breakfast we start our trek trekking the rough trail of Everest region from Lobuche via Gorak Shep all the Way to Everest base camp. The trekking trail is covered into snow and the scenic beauty presents is flawless. As we reach Gorak Shep, we will find snow-capped mountains looming all around us including the top of the world - Mt. Everest. After a brief lunch and rest, we take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. You will be offered with delighted Himalayan beauty and the clear sight of Mt Everest above. Enjoy evening dinner at the base camp and rest overnight.

Today we start our trek early. We climb all the way to the top of Kalapathar to visualize the first shine of the sun at mighty Everest. This view is the best and most common view at khumbu region. Kala Patthar is the best Himalayan sightseeing area of khumbu region. However, we need to get prepared for an early morning, dark and cold temperature (-10 to -14 C) departure beforehand. Further, there is always the potential for chilly winds which are quite common. This is an adventurous trekking tail flourished with huge amount of risk and beauties. We take as many pictures as we can and take the in view with our mind's eye to last lifetime. On being back to Gorak Shep, we have breakfast and wait other participants to return back. Enjoy evening dinner and rest overnight.

Today we start our trek without any rush. This is the shortest trekking day. Today we trek from Lobuche all the way to Dzongla trekking for 3-4hours. The path to Dzongla branches off from the main trail some distance from Lobuche. After crossing a stream we come through a fork and later curving round to the wide gravelly river bed of the stream. As it flows southwestward, the trail runs across it and climbs the ridge ahead. Following the trail and enjoying the scenic beauty all around us we trek all the way to Dzongla. Enjoy evening dinner at hotel and rest overnight.

Today early in the morning we trek from Dzongla crossing Cho La pass via Thangnak all the way to Gokyo. We will be greeted by the gripping sight of Cholatse ominous over. Today is going to be one of the toughest days of our trip. The walk begins as we crossways through a spur extending westward from Dzongla. The path descends to a basin across which meanders a murmuring stream coated with ice at places. Following the scenic and adventurous trekking trail and enjoying the sightseeing and cultural experience from the inhabitants we reach to Gokyo. At evening enjoy dinner and rest overnight.

Rest and acclimatization day at Gokyo. After breakfast we go to explore the sightseeing sites and lakes around Gokyo valley. This fascinating place is blessed with beautiful lakes and highest pass that offers you an astonishing view of mighty Himalayas. Gokyo is famous for its six charming lakes and grand sightseeing site Gokyo Ri. We visit the HOLY and sightseeing places and return back to lodge. Enjoy evening inner and rest overnight.

Following the trail today we trek from Marlung all the way to Namche Bazaar. We trek descending from the Everest trekking trail after visualizing some of the most scenic natural calamities and wilderness flourished with natural and cultural beauty. Enjoy evening exploring at the market of Namche Bazaar. Enjoy evening delicious dinner and rest overnight.

Today after breakfast we descend through the same root we trekked all the way from Namche bazaar to lukla. Lukla the most scenic hilly village consisting of the most adventurous and dangerous airport of Nepal. Explore around at Lukla and visit Lukla airstrip. Enjoy evening dinner and rest overnight.

Today we fly a scenic flight from Lukla airstrip all the way to Kathmandu valley. Enjoy the exotic flight and resemble the memories and visual you have visualized throughout the trek. Explore around Kathmandu valley or rest overnight.

Hope you enjoyed the journey within the mountains of Nepal! Enjoy your memories and photographs and an experience of a life time. Today we assist you to airport for your departure. Farewell!!

Cost Includes

  • • Pick up and drop facilities from Airport-Hotel-Airport (by private car)
  • • Stays in 3 star standard hotels in Kathmandu or clean lodge/guest houses during the trek. (as per availability ) All the rooms will be in twin sharing basis.
  • • Every meals during the trek.( breakfast, lunch, dinner, including tea and coffees)
  • • Seasonable fresh fruit.
  • • Experienced, well trained, English speaking guide with all his expenses, insurance, equipment during your travel period.
  • • One porter for each two member in a group (with all his expenses, insurance, equipment during your travel period)
  • • Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per itinerary.
  • • Actual Adventure Down jacket and sleeping bag, Duffel bags and walking poles (to be returned after trip completion)
  • • Actual Adventure T-shirt
  • • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • • All necessary paperwork including Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and Trekkers Information Management System permit (TIMS)
  • • All government and local taxes.

Cost Excludes

  • • Tips for guides, porters and drivers.
  • • Nepalese visa fee.
  • • Extra night accommodation due to any reason in Kathmandu.
  • • Extra luggage charge.
  • • Personal expenses not included in the itinerary.
  • • Recommended Travel and Medical Insurance
  • • All alcoholic drinks
  • • Extra charge for the single supplement rooms.
  • • Extra fees for the battery charge and hot shower during the trek.

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