EBC, Gokyo and Chola Pass Trek

We pick you up in the early morning and escort you to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport. Here, we catch a flight that will take us to the Lukla Airport in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

The region is probably one of the most loved and frequented trekking regions in Nepal. It takes pride in having the world’s highest mountain, i.e., Mount Everest. The flight to Lukla is full of magnificent mountain views.

As you land in Phakding, meet our remaining crew in Lukla for your journey ahead. From Lukla, we follow a trail that drops to the Dudhkoshi River and goes up gradually along a well-marked path to Phakding.

Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Phakding.

The days are going to get more interesting ahead. As we leave Phakding, we follow a trail that traverses through Sagarmatha National Park.

We march ahead through a forested area enriched with various species of flora and fauna. We pass interesting Sherpa villages like Monjo and Jorsale on the way to Namche.

The trail from Phakding to Namche undulates up and down many times. It can be quite tiring, but the pristine air, amazing views, and the quest to reach the top of the world will keep you going.

Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Namche.

Today, you are at Namche, which means you are already at around 3440 meters. Therefore, we stop and take our time to acclimatize in Namche.

Namche Bazaar is a vibrant town in the Khumbu region. It is the only gateway to Everest, crowded with hotels, lodges, cyber cafes, shops, and many more.

After breakfast in the guesthouse, we hike up to the Everest View Hotel. From here, one can get some close-up views of mountains in the Everest region. You will be blessed with some fascinating views of mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tawache, and many more.

After exploring the place for a while, we return to Namche overnight. On the way, we visit a photo gallery, a museum, and a few Sherpa villages.

Tonight, we are staying at a guesthouse in Namche.

Leaving Namche, we follow a trail that climbs up to Tengboche at an elevation of 3860 meters. It’s a simple way up to Tengboche, and the route offers some incredible views of Mt. Everest along with other mountains like Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lobuche, and many other adjacent peaks.

At first, we descend to the Dudhkoshi Valley at Pungi Thanka and slowly ascend to Tengboche.

At Tengboche, we visit a popular monastery known as the Tengboche monastery. It is an old Buddhist monastery on the way to Everest. It is not just known for its spiritual significance but also its amazing location.

One can see the great Mt. Ama Dablam rising just above the monastery. Likewise, the views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Lobuche, and many other mountains in the region look magnificent from here.

Tonight, we stay at a guesthouse in Tengboche.

Moving ahead from Tengboche, we follow a trail that descends to the Imja River. From the river, we follow a scenic trail full of mountain views and picturesque landscapes to Pangboche village.

The village, at an elevation of 3900 meters, is in a dramatic location with appealing views of mountains in the backdrop.

Enjoying the majestic views of mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, and Mt. Lhotse, we ascend to the pastures of Dingboche. We pass various pastures and summer settlements of yak herders until we open to the vast pasture of Dingboche.

We also refer to Dingboche as a summer valley. In winter, it is fully covered by snow, but in summer, it looks wonderful with grassland and yak herding in it. Tonight, we stay at a guesthouse in Dingboche.

As we rise to the high-elevation region with passing trekking days, we need to acclimatize to ensure our health and safety. Hence, today we stay in Dingboche for acclimatization. In the daytime, after breakfast, we hike up to Nagerjun.

Nagerjun, at an elevation of 5100 meters, is a beautiful viewpoint that lies just above Dingboche on the edge of Chhukung Valley.

As we walk towards Nagerjun, the trail gets steep, which makes walking a bit difficult, but the spellbinding views of the mountains from Nagerjun make the walk worth it.

From Nagerjun, we will relish some amazing views of Lobuche Peak, Thamserku, Taboche, Kangtega, Mt. Ama Dablam, and many other peaks in the range.

The hike is also an opportunity to get a stunning glimpse at Mt. Makalu, the fifth-highest peak in the world. After some refreshing moments at the top, we drop to Dingboche for the night.

Tonight, we stay at a guesthouse in Dingboche.

Over time, we are getting closer to Everest Base Camp. Today, we leave Dingboche and make our way to Lobuche, at an elevation of 4910 meters.

From Dingboche, we follow the trail that takes us to the wide valley until we reach Dughla. From here, we move ahead to the Trekkers' Aid Post at Pheriche, at an elevation of 4240 meters.

In this post, we can see a few Western doctors treating the trekkers voluntarily. Further, we walk along the valley, passing some yak pastures on the way, before reaching Lobuche.

Tonight, we will spend our time at a guesthouse in Lobuche.

Finally, the wait is over. We are into one of the most anticipated days of our entire trekking journey.

After breakfast in Gorekshep, we walk towards Everest Base Camp, the base camp of the world’s highest mountain. It is a moment of pride for anyone. We explore the area and witness the glory of the mountains that rise just before us.

Though Mt. Everest hides between Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Nuptse, the views of other mountains are simply incredible.

As we explore the base camp and capture the moment in photos, we return to Gorekshep for an overnight stay.

Tonight, we will spend our time at a guesthouse in Gorekshep.

It is another most-awaited day of our trekking journey. In the early morning, we wake up and hike to Kalapatthar.

Kalapatthar is one of the most renowned viewpoints in the Everest region of Nepal. It is popular for sunrise views and panoramic views of mountains in the Everest region, including the mighty Mt. Everest.

From Kalapatthar, we catch the golden rays of the sun falling over the glittering snow of Mt. Everest, along with other towering peaks in the range.

After some quality time at Kalapatthar, we descend to Dzongla. Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Dzongla.

Get set for a tough yet rewarding day of our journey. Today, we start our day early with around three hours of walking towards Chola Pass.

As we are walking in the high altitudinal region, walking itself is an enormous task here. Even the path is quite terrifying, with dangerous passes and avalanches all around. Sometimes rocks may fall from above; hence, we must be careful.

As we climb up to the pass, we cross it at an elevation of 5420 meters and descend downhill along a slippery path full of rocks to Dragnak. It takes us around three hours from the pass to reach Dragnak.

Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Dragnak.

After an energizing breakfast in Dragnak, we head along a rough trail toward the Gokyo Valley. The trail is too challenging and unstable.

Gokyo Lake is not so far from Dragnak, but walking along the glacier takes time. One needs to be very careful while walking.

In around three to four hours, we reach Gokyo Valley, from where we can enjoy the heavenly beauty of the mountains and lakes (Gokyo lakes) against the backdrop of the beautiful Himalayas.

Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Gokyo.

Today, we wake up early and hike up to Gokyo Ri for amazing views of Gokyo Lakes and mountains. Gokyo Ri is one of the popular viewpoints in the Everest region of Nepal.

At an elevation of 5360 meters, Gokyo RI offers some stunning views of mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho-Oyu, and many other peaks.

The small mountain lakes from above look fantastic. The blue-colored lakes shine like emeralds in the beautiful snow. Enjoying some magnificent views from the Ri, we descend to Dole for the night.

Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Dole.

After breakfast in Dole, we descend to Namche Bazaar. The first part of our trek today is downhill up to Phorte Thangna, and from here, the trail ascends uphill to Mungla Danda.

Again, from here, we go downhill to Lausaha and join the main trail to Everest Base Camp at Namche. Tonight, spend your night at a guesthouse in Namche.

After enjoying some impressive views of mountains in the Everest region of Nepal from Namche, we start our journey back to Lukla.

We descend via the same well-paved path along Jorsale, Monjo, and Phakding to Lukla. The lush forests and amazing mountainous terrain will keep us engaged throughout the trek. Tonight, spend your night at a guesthouse in Lukla.

In the morning, we take an early flight to Kathmandu. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we will drop you off at your hotel in the city.

You have two options for the day—explore the streets and malls for shopping or visit some places you want to explore but are not included in the trek. Tonight, spend your time at a hotel in Kathmandu.

It’s a free day in Kathmandu. You can explore the narrow gulleys of Thamel, visit the shops, purchase some souvenirs, or visit any places of interest.

You can also explore some shopping malls around the valley. Tonight, spend your time at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, fly home from Kathmandu or continue your travels to some other destinations around the globe.

We will drop you off at the airport three hours before your scheduled flight. We hope you had a great time with us. Thank you, and have a safe journey home.