Everest Base Camp Trek via Cho La Pass

Trip Brief

  • Duration 19 Days Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Max- Altitude 5,600 Meters
  • Starting Point - Ending Point Lukla - Lukla
  • Guide Language English

Everest Base Camp Trek itself is a beautiful trek and covering it via Cho La Pass would be the most exciting trek in Everest (Sagarmatha) Region. So, this trek is known as Everest Base Camp Trek via Cho La Pass which will give extra taste during the journey. Similarly, you will explore 5 beautiful lakes of Gokyo, cross the thrilling high pass named Cho La with the majestic Himalayas views.

ENGLISH
All Tour Directors, Local Hosts, Local Guides, and staffs’ crews speak English, and all vacation commentary is conducted in English only. For maximum enjoyment and understanding, you should be able to read and speak English.

MEALS & ACCOMMODATION
Meals and accommodation are accessible for this trek. You will be staying in the local teahouse (lodge) during your trek. There will be Nepali, Tibetan, European, Continental etc. dishes available for the meals.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES
Prices DO Include: Accommodation, meals, transfers, tours, staffs, vehicle hire, government taxes and any other inclusions as specified in writing on the relevant web pages for each suppliers product.
Prices DO NOT Include: Any costs incurred en route to and from the destination, meals (unless specified), domestic airfare (unless mentioned), alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, items of a personal nature, laundry, trekking/tour equipment and personal services not specified as being included in costs on the relevant web pages for each suppliers product.

EQUIPMENT
Proper and enough equipment is required for your Trek. It will be better if you buy your necessary equipment in Kathmandu or bring from your home. Even some trekking equipment are available on hiring. Trekking/Tours equipment may not be available on the trekking route and if they are available, they will cost very much. Click here to check out your equipment list.

SAFETY Β 
Be aware that during your participation on vacations operated by W Adventures, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control, including, but not limited to: the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas; forces of nature; political unrest; acts of lawlessness or terrorism; and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities.

INSURANCE
You need to have proper insurance for your trek and it is hardly recommended. If somethingΒ goes wrong e.g. accident, emergency evacuation etc. your insurance will help to cover your loss.

TRAVELERS WHO NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
You must report to W Adventures for any disability requiring special attention while on trekking or on tour at the time the reservation is made. W Adventures will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers.

MEDICAL AND HEALTH
W Adventures does not employ medical personnel. Any medical attention you require while traveling with W Adventures must be sought through a local medical facility, if/when available, for diagnosis. All related charges are at your expense. W Adventures cannot guarantee the availability of medical facilities or for the quality of the care or services.

PRICE POLICY
All vacation prices are based on rates (reflecting foreign exchange rates) known at the time of publication and expected to be in effect at the time of departure, and do not include airfare, except where noted on specific itineraries. Vacation prices are per-person, based on double occupancy (two people sharing a room). Single room supplements and triple reductions are listed where applicable. Not all accommodation types are available on all vacations and places.

VISAS & PASSPORTS
It is your responsibility to verify all visa and passport requirements necessary for your vacation. You are responsible for obtaining independently and paying for all visas and entry documents, for meeting all health and other requirements, and for any documents required by the laws, regulations, orders, and/or requirements of the countries you will visit. W Adventures cannot accept liability for any passenger refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to the failure of the passenger to carry correct documentation or adhere to specific entry and exit requirements. All visa information listed on here.
You must have a passport to travel internationally.

TIPPING
Tipping is expected (not mandatory) which you can offer on your wish to your staff and driver. They will be happy.


Itinerary


Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350 Meters),

Meals: Dinner at Typical Nepali Restaurant
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,804 Meters) & trek to Phakding (2,610 Meters), 3-4 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 Meters), 5-6 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 04: Acclimatize & rest day at Namche Bazaar,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Portse Tenga (3680 m / 12070 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 06: Trek from Portse Tenga to Dole (4200 m / 13776 ft), 3-4 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 07: Trek from Dole to Machhermo (4470 m / 14466 ft), 3-4 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 08: Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4790 m / 15711 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 09: Ascent of Gokyo-Ri (5360 m / 17580 ft) and back to Gokyo (4790 m / 15711 ft), 4-5 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 10: Trek from Gokyo to Thagnak (4700 m / 15416 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 11: Trek from Thagnak to Dzongla (4830 m / 15843 ft) via crossing Cho-La Pass (5420 m / 17777 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 12: Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4910 m / 16105 ft), 3-4 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 13: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5140 m / 16859 ft) via Everest Base Camp (5364 m / 17594 ft), 7-8 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 14: Trek from Gorak Shep to Dingboche (4410 m / 14465 ft) via Kala Pattar (5550 m / ft), 7-8 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 15: Trek from Dingboche to Deboche (3820 m / 12529 ft), 4-5 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 16: Trek from Deboche to Namche Bazaar (3440 m / 11283 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla(2840 m / 9315 ft), 4-5 hrs,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Teahouse (local lodge)

Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1350 m / 4428 ft), 25 minutes,

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotels

Day 19: Last day in Kathmandu and transfer to the Airport,
Meals: Breakfast

Cost Includes


  • Arrival & departure transfers in private vehicles,
  • Trip briefing session before trek departure,
  • Kathmandu hotel accommodation,
  • Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla & back Kathmandu with domestic airport tax,
  • Professional, helpful & friendly mountain trekking guide,
  • Experienced & strong mountain trekking porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers),
  • Guide’s & porters’ wages, meals, accommodation, transportation and insurance,
  • Teahouse (lodge) accommodation while on the trek,
  • Everyday three meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with tea/coffee during the trek,
  • Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park permit,
  • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) permit,
  • Trekking map & trip complication certificate,
  • Duffel bag for trekking,
  • First aid medicine kit,
  • Company t-shirt as a souvenir,
  • Farewell dinner at Nepali typical restaurant with cultural program show,
  • Government taxes & service charge.

Cost Excludes


  • Lunch & Dinner during stay at Kathmandu,
  • Personal Travel insurance,
  • Emergency rescue evacuation if required,
  • International flight tickets,
  • Tips & gratuities for trekking staff & drivers (tipping in expected),
  • Alcoholic beverage,
  • Expenses of personal nature,
  • Telephone calls, laundry, trekking equipment (click here to know check list),
  • WiFi or internet (unless it is free),
  • Hot & soft drinks,
  • Nepal entry visa fee (click here to know about visa fee),
  • Cost raised by unpredictable conditions e.g. natural calamities, political situation, illness etc,
  • Others expenses which are not mentioned in INCLUDE section.

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