Gokyo - Chola Pass - Everest Base Camp Trek 2025/2026

Highlights:

• Everest Base Camp: Reach the base camp of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, and experience the unique atmosphere surrounded by towering peaks.
• Kala Patthar: Hike to Kala Patthar, a famous viewpoint offering breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and other Himalayan giants.
• Gokyo Lakes: Explore the pristine Gokyo Lakes, a series of turquoise lakes located in the Gokyo Valley, offering stunning reflections of the surrounding peaks.
• Cho La Pass: Cross the challenging Cho La Pass at an altitude of 5,420 meters (17,782 feet). This pass requires careful navigation and may involve snow and ice depending on the season.
• Sherpa Culture: Experience the unique Sherpa culture and visit traditional Sherpa villages, monasteries, and museums along the trekking route.

The Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass trek is an adventurous and challenging trekking route in the Everest region of Nepal. It combines two popular treks: the Everest Base Camp trek and the Cho La Pass crossing. This trek offers stunning views of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, and takes you through remote Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, and breathtaking landscapes.

Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass Trek: An Adventure to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes crossing Cho La Pass

When you sign up for this adventure, you are going to explore two beatiful regions in the Everest - the Base Camp and Gokyo Valley. While Everest Base Camp Trek and Gokyo Valley Trek are two amazing and independent treks in the region, this adventure combines both into one. 

You will trek to the Everest base camp first and later on go towards the beautiful Gokyo Valley crossing Cho La pass. The high mountain pass standing at an elevation of 5,420 meters above sea level is a highlight of the trip. Cho La Pass not only connects the base camp and the Gokyo valley but also offers a challenge to the trekkers. 

You will trek through the challenging wilderness of the high mountains traversing the challenging trail up and down the mountains. This trip is certainly an adventure trekking experience of a lifetime.

Trekking Duration

We have planned a standard 17-day itinerary for this trekking adventure from your arrival to departure day in Kathmandu. However, the duration can vary depending on your itinerary and the pace of your trek. The itinerary can be customized to suit your needs.

The standard itinerary includes mandatory acclimatization days during the trek. It does not have a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and any contingency day. If you want those to be in your itinerary, the trip will be of 19 days. 

So, the duration of the Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass trek is dependant on your needs during the holiday. 

Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass Trek Difficulty

The Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass trek is considered a challenging trek that requires a good level of physical fitness. If you have any previous hiking experience, it will be an added advantage. 

The adventure involves trekking through the high-altitude wilderness of the Everest region. Walking through the barren mountains at a high altitude is challenging and needs a good fitness.

This trekking involves walking to high-altitude viewpoints like Kalapatthar and Gokyo Ri and crossing Cho La pass. Trekking through the trail that passes up and down the mountains is also equally challenging as the high altitude. 

Altitude acclimatization is crucial as you will be ascending to high altitudes and the itinerary has the plan of the acclimatization days. 

Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass Trekking Permits 

To undertake this trek, you will need the Sagarmatha National Park Permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit. These permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or Monjo, the entry point to the Sagarmatha National Park.

It is important to note that undertaking a trek in the Everest region requires careful planning and preparation. It is recommended to hire an experienced guide or join a reputable trekking agency to ensure safety and smooth operation of the adventure. Additionally, always check the current conditions and weather forecasts before embarking on the trek.

It is always a good idea to consult with local trekking agencies or the Nepalese tourism authorities for the most up-to-date information before planning your trek. 

Please feel free to reach out to us should your need more information about the trek.