19-Day Everest Chola Pass Trek

Everest Cho La passes trek also popularly known as the Everest circuit trek, is a fabulous trip for having dazzling views of the icefall of Khumbu and equally to have amazing views of numerous mountains in the Everest region, exploring the incredible landscapes, diverse rituals, culture and lifestyle of diverse ethnic groups residing alongside the trails and more.

Everest Cho La pass trek is an amazing trekking adventure that leads you to the lap of the world's highest mountain namely Everest base camp traverse through Cho La pass (5,420 m), the high and breathless trail that links Khumbu and Gokyo valley. Undoubtedly, you will have amazing sceneries of majestic mountains from Cho La- pass. It is also called Everest circuit trekking, as it makes a complete circle in the region, offering you tremendous views of Mt. Everest (8,848 m).

Reaching the Everest base camp is perhaps a much-awaited dream of the world's travelers, undoubtedly via Cho La pass is amazing as you will be able to have amazing views of numerous majestic mountains including that of the world's highest mountains, the Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and several other Himalayas above 8,000 m. to name a few are--Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Mt. Makalu (8,463 m) and the region equally boasts other majestic mountains like Mt. Nuptse (7,855 m), Mt. Amadablam (6,856 m), Mt. Pumori (7,161 m) , Mt. Thamserku (7,723 m) , Mt. Kantega (6,685 m), Mt. Lingterin (6,679 m). Besides, there are several other prominent mountains above 6,000 meters. You will be able to take snaps with the backdrop of these mountains.

Everest Cho La Pass trek is a thrilling adventure not only for having such a stunning view of numerous mountains but also for reaching the lap of the highest mountains, also to learn skills of coping with challenging situations, weather, and altitude. More importantly, it is to prepare oneself to summit the higher mountains, if you are planning to do sometime in the future.

If you are a sort of adventure seeker, while on the way to Cho La pass, you also can have a short climb to small peaks namely Gokyo Ri (5,340 m), Chukung Ri (5,565 m), including Kalapatthar (4,250 m) to view the dramatic icefall of Khumbu. Besides, you will equally have an opportunity to explore the Gokyo Lake which is located at 4,750 m in height, explore the mountain valley--the Gokyo valley itself, sneak around the most dazzling mountain vista, and take amazing photos with the most dramatic sceneries with the backdrop of majestic mountains.

In addition, you will also have an opportunity to explore the diverse culture, rituals, and lifestyles of legendry Sherpa ethnic groups, who earned their name and fame in summiting of highest mountains and residing in the higher altitude areas, and equally you will be able to explore the blend of culture of Sherpa, Rai, Tamang various ethnic groups residing alongside the trail, equally you will have an opportunity to explore the ancient Buddhist monasteries, Mani Chhorten, each of them has different tales to tell. The trail offers you utmost adventure as it involves a tremendous amount of up and down walking, passing numerous boulders, and rocky and sloppy hills requiring physical fitness. Therefore, need a lot of preparedness for coping with the high-altitude challenges. It also passes through numerous picturesque Sherpa villages and several colourful Buddhist Gompas.

Everest Cho La pass trek begins with a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then continues trekking via Phakding, alongside Dudh Kosi valley you then enter Namche Bazaar, where you will stop for a day for acclimatization. The next day, you will continue trekking to Thame and then enter into Nangpa valley, subsequently continue trekking down to Gokyo valley, and alongside Gokyo Ri peak and the Ngozumpa glacier, you will cross Cho La pass and then you will follow the classic Everest trail and finally reach Everest base camp and after exploring all around, you will retrace back to Kala Pathar, continue trekking to Pangboche, Namche Bazar and finally get back to Lukla, and then fly back to Kathmandu.