Everest Base Camp and Cho La Pass Trek is to explore high Mountains, Sherpa Culture, Buddhist religion, geography, flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park. Everest region is the home of Sherpa people and geographically unique region. We will pass the many Sherpa villages where we will get opportunity to learn their daily activities, people and culture.
In this trip we will see Buddhist monument, prayer flags, Stupas, Chortens, Monasteries, temples, prayer wheels and memorial places along the way. First we reach Everest Base Camp Trek then our trail diverts to another beautiful Gokyo valley. Merging together with the natural beauty of Himalayas and cultural ethos of the local Sherpa community, this trek creates the lifetime unforgettable memories.
EBC and Cho La pass trek starts with the thrilling and adventures short flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. We are going to explore UNESCO world heritage site Sagarmatha National Park. We will pass several villages, suspension bridges, rivers, forest and will rich the Kala Patthar at 5,550 m / 18,210 ft). Kala Patthar is the best view point for Mount Everest and panoramic Mountain View. We will have acclimatization day in Namche and Dingboche in this trip to make sure to succeed.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,590 ft above sea level), transfer to hotel
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,840 m / 9,318 ft) trek to Phakding (2,610 m /8,563 ft) Distance: 8 km / 5 miles, Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m /11,286 ft) Distance: 11 km / 7 miles, Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Day 4: Acclimatization day, Trek to Syangboche and back to Namche Bazaar, Duration: 4 – 5 hours
Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860 m / 12,664 ft) Distance: 10 km / 6 miles, Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,380 m / 14,370 ft) Distance: 9 km / 5.5 miles, Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Day 7: Acclimatization day
Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910m / 16,109 ft) Distance: 7 km / 4.5 miles, Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 9: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 17,923 ft) then trek back to Gorak Shep (5,170 m / 16,962 ft) Distance: 13 km / 8.5 miles, Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Day 10: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,550 m / 18,209 ft) then trek to Dzongla (4,830 m / 15,847 ft) Distance: 16 km / 10 miles, Duration: 7 – 8 hours
Day 11: Dzongla to Cho-la pass (5,420 m / 17,782 ft) and Dragnag (4,700 m / 15,420 ft) Distance: 10 km / 5.8 miles, Duration: 7 – 8 hours
Day 12: Dragnag to Gokyo (4,790 m/ 15,715 ft) Distance: 4 km / 2.5 miles, Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Day 13: Gokyo to Gokyo-Ri (5,360 m / 17,585 ft) and trek down to Phortse Tenga (3,680 m / 12,073 ft) Distance: 17 km / 10.5 miles, Duration: 7 – 8 hours
Day 14: Phortse Tenga to Monju (2,840 m / 9,318 ft) Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles, Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Day 15: Monju to Lukla (2,840 m / 9,318 ft) Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles, Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,590 ft)
Day 17: Departure to international airport
Route Map
Everest Base Camp and Cho La Pass Trek is relatively harder and longer in duration than the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It is because trekkers will be hiking to the ultimate heights at 5,550 m / 18,209 feet . Trekkers do not require technical training or rock climbing and mountaineering skills but you need to be physically fitness to hike 6 to 8 hours daily. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, and hiking are recommended before your journey.
The best months to do the Everest Base Camp and Cho La Pass Trek is February, March, April, May, September, October, November, and December. During these months, the weather is generally favorable with clear skies and mild temperatures, making for optimal trekking conditions and stunning mountain views.
Our trekking guides are trained and hold a trekking guide license issued by the Nepalese government. All of our guides are local with a deep understanding of the mountains, culture, health and your safety. All of our guides are skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful. They are proficient in English and will be able to communicate effectively with you throughout the trip.
You can get verity of meals including typical Nepali Dal Bhat (Rice, Curry and lentils), breads, noodles, soups, eggs, toast, potato varieties, pizza, pasta, burger items are common choices in the menu. Breakfast and dinner will be served from tea house or lodge where we stay overnight and lunch will be served on the way to next destination. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the trek.
Bottled water, Boiled water or safe drinking water options are available along the trekking route. We do not recommend you drink water from local sources such as taps, wells, and rivers.
You will be accommodated in 3 star level hotel in Kathmandu. During the trek, you will have a private room in guesthouses and lodges. In some cases, during peak season, you need to share a room with others.
Yes, it is necessary to have insurance to join this EBC and Cho La Pass Trek. Your insurance should cover cost of Helicopter rescue and treatment.
Yes, while porters can carry the majority of your belongings, it’s recommended to carry a small day backpack yourself. This backpack can hold essentials such as drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, camera, sunglasses and any other items you may need easy access to during the day hike.
Yes, trekkers should note that the luggage limit for a porter is 20kg, and typically, there is one porter assigned for every two trekkers. It’s advisable to pack efficiently and within this weight limit to ensure ease of transportation during the trek.
