EBC-Chola Pass Trekking Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu

upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, Our airport representative will greet you and transfer you to Hotel. The rest of the time is free, Last time shopping

  • Hotel
  • 1,350 m

Morning fly to Lukla and begins the trek through the Tamang and Sherpa village. Lukla is mostly inhabited by Sherpa tribes. The trail goes gradually flat to Phakding. 

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 2,620 m

You are approaching to the Himalaya closely. Viewing all mountain and pine forest and following the yak take you to Namche Bazar. On the way you will have the first encounter of Mt. Everest, Amadablem, Themserku and many more.

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 3,440 m

Optional hike to (Everest view hotel in Syangboche) or Khumjung Monastery This monastery is famous for Yeti Skull, Everest view Hotel, Hillary School and its surroundings. 

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 3,440 m

Trek begins very easily first part then trail goes downhill to Phunki Tanga on the river side. From here the Bouddhism was introduce into the Khumbu valley. Then ascend about 800m to Tengboche through the pine forest.

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 3,680 m

Tengboche is the best place to view Mount Everest, Amadablam, and Thanserku in the back. Tengboche monastery is another attraction for tourists so GAT staffs take you there in the morning to participate in Puja and descend through the Rhododendron forest.  

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 4,400 m

Today is an acclimatization, Guide will lead you to go up Nangkartshang hill from where you can see the view of 180-degree mountain ranges including Makalu (8481 m) and Chhukung Valley. Gaining altitude-650m

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 4,400 m

As we are walking in high altitude area so we are trekking like a slog. When we cross the small river in Dhukla the path goes steeply up to Lobuche. You visit Chorten, Mane stone, glacial moraine, and all the panoramic views of above eight thousand meters mountain.

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 4,900 m

You are on the lap of the Himalayan range. Gorakshep is the initial base camp of Everest. Until the 1950's climber set their camp at this place. Optional hiked up to Everest base camp after lunch and back to lodge.

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 5,110 m

This is the most memorable day of your trek in your lifetime due to the Sunrise from Kala Patthar on Everest and its neighbors. Experience the Khumbu Ice falls and listen to the noise from the silence. Trek back to the lodge and down to Dzongla 4830m.

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 4,830 m.

After early breakfast, we begin your trek through the ice-cold path to the top of the Chola Top 5,416 m. Surrounded by all Himalayas and see the glacier and long way descent to Dragnak. 

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 4,700 m

Trek down to the hill and cross the Ngozumba Glacier and meet the classical trail to Gokyo lake and keep walking for about one hrs and reach Gokyo lake. 

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 4,700 m

This is an exploration day for your Goryo-Ri 5410m for the great view of the Himalaya from Makalu to Cho-Oyu (east to North range). It is a steep uphill to go Gokyo- Ri but pricy to reach the top. Back to Lodge and trek to Machhermo for 3 hours. 

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 4,470 m

Today you are walking down through the pine and Rhododendron forest and you may encounter several Musk deer, Mountain goats, Himalayan chicken, and Pheasant. On another side of your trek see the great view of Ama Dablam and Themserku Mountain. Passing Dole, Maha danda, and Khumjung and reach.

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 3,440 m

Trek through the Sherpa village beside the Dudh Koshi and visit the monastery and Mani wall arrived to Lukla for your final trek. 

  • Full Board meals
  • Guest House
  • 2800 m

Most of the flight leaves from Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu in the morning which is just half an hour. Arrivals and transfer to Hotel, Evening farewell dinner.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • 1350 m

After having a healthy breakfast, we transfer to KTM International Airport for your onward flight.

  • Breakfast