Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Trek via Cho La Pass is a 16-day trekking expedition to explore the Everest Base Camp alongside Gokyo Lakes. This trekking tour combines the beauty of the typical Everest Base Camp with the Gokyo Lake Trek. Visitors will be able to see the eight-thousanders and witness glaciers, rocky moraines, and unique flora and fauna along the route.
The Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Trek via Cho La Pass start like many other treks in the Everest Region. A short and scenic flight from Kathmandu will take us to the Tenzing and Hilary airports at Lukla. From here, we’ll first trek to Phakding and then Monjo, the entry point of the Sagarmatha National Park. This park is conserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An easy trek from Monjo will take us to Namche Bazaar.
During our second day at Namche, we’ll either trek to Syangboche, which has Hotel Everest View, or Khumjung, which has a Sherpa Museum. The next day, our trail climbs up to Mong La Pass, which then drops to Phortse Thanga. Another up-and-downhill hike through rhododendrons and pine forests will take us to Macchermo and Gokyo the day after. Gokyo is famous for its lakes and the Gokyo Ri Peak. We’ll get to the summit of Gokyo Ri and hike up to the fifth Gokyo Lake. Moreover, we’ll also trek to the Scoundrel’s
From Gokyo, a short yet strenuous trek will take us to the village of Thangnak through the Ngozumpa Glacier. Another brutal day will see us climb up the rocky and frozen Cho La Pass before leaving it behind for Dzongla village. Trek to Lobuche and then to Gorakshep before finally climbing up the 5545 meters Kala Patthar and the Everest Base Camp.
This trail is difficult but not more complex than the Everest High Pass Trek. This Everest Base Camp Trek and Gokyo Lake Trek via Cho La Pass are designed for active trekkers who want to traverse the Khumbu Region in a few days.
Everest Base Camp is among the most common but equally popular destinations for trekkers worldwide. The main reason for being one of the most travelled trekking destinations is the combination of comfort and adventure. The Everest Base Camp Trek is the closest you can view Mount Everest without actually hiking it, as the base camp lies at 5364m.
Everest Base Camp is primarily famous for its amazing mountainous scenes, barren landscapes, and one of the most hospitable welcomes from the Sherpa people living in the Khumbu Region. So now, let’s get to know how your Everest Base Camp Trek journey starts.
The Everest Base Camp starts from the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Within a few minutes in the air, you will be in awe of the stunning mountainous view of the country. After landing in Lukla, you will head towards the Phakding trek. The next day, we will head towards the Gateway of Mount Everest, Namche Bazaar. Resting a day in Namche Bazaar is essential to acclimate to the climate.
During the rest day in Namche, we can visit several local villages or hike towards Hotel Everest View to get one of the best panoramic views of Mount Everest. The next day, the trek begins towards Dingboche and Tengboche. The next day is another rest day, and then trips continue the day after towards Lobuche. Finally, the destination is near as we head towards Everest Base Camp and then hike downwards towards the beautiful town of Gorakstep.
The next day is the trip to another beautiful attraction of the Everest Base Camp Trek in Kalapatthar, which is at a higher altitude than Everest Base Camp itself at over 5555m.
As we move towards the beautiful Gokyo village area, this will end your Everest Base Camp Trek.
Gokyo Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Nepal. Still, you have to endure tons of mental and physical difficulties before being rewarded by the serene beauty of the valley. Once you reach the pristine valley and see all the lakes, white mountains, blue skies, and some small and isolated but prestigious villages, all over tiredness and fatigue will disappear instantly.
Gokyo village is also the home of the fantastic Gokyo Lake, one of Nepal’s most beautiful natural resources. The lake is above 4700 meters sea level. The colour is silky sky blue, and the water is as clear as crystal. The number of tourists is so mesmerised by Gokyo Lake that the area around the lake has been recognised as a Ramsar site since 2007.
Gokyo Valley Nepal is not only limited to one beautiful view of Gokyo Lake but also consists of one of the highest passes in the world Cho La Pass. So, let’s take an in-depth look at the Cho La Pass.
Cho La Pass is one of the major attractions if you want to continue your Everest Base Camp Trek. You will move towards Gokyo Valley, from where you can witness Gokyo Lake and reach Gokyo Peak, but after moving some distance forward, you will come across Cho La Pass.
Cho La Pass is one of the highest passes in the world, located at an altitude of over 5420 metres. Cho La Pass lies on the northeastern side of the Solukhumbu district. Cho La Pass is the second most trekked pass in the world and acts as the connection bridge between the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley.
Generally, if people want to extend their Everest Base Camp Trek by a few days at that time, they travel northeast towards Gokyo Valley via Cho La Pass and experience the beautiful surroundings they have never seen before.
Hence, all in all, Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Valley, and Cho Lass Pass Trek is one major trek wrapped like a bundle, so trekkers trekking towards Everest Base Camp extend their trip by a day or two and explore even more stunning places of the Khumbu region.
Every trekking region has some difficulty that the trekkers face that can be calculated from the number of days for the trek, the geo structure of the surroundings, the elevation of an altitude needed to reach the destination, and weather and climate.
So, let’s look at some factors that affect difficulty level during Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lake, and Cho La Pass.
One of the most common difficulties the trekkers face while trekking at Everest Base Camp is the constant temperature and weather change. Sometimes, the skies are clear, but within a few hours, the fast winds start blowing, and sometimes, in the winter, the chances of heavy snowfall are extreme. Hence, it is always wise to take the advice of an expert regarding weather and temperature before heading out to trek Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lake, and Cho La Pass.
Another common trek difficulty that the trekkers trekking towards Everest Base Camp face is the elevation and chance of enduring altitude sickness. It has to be noted that during the trek, you will constantly walk upwards for 6-8 hours per day and, at one point, reach a height of over 5000m. Altitude sickness starts at an altitude of over 4000m and affects people not trained to trek so much daily. The preparation for altitude sickness begins even before the trek, as trekker must prepare their bodies months before the beginning of the trek.
During the trek, if altitude sickness happens, it is wise to lower the altitude and always keep medicine like Diamax for brief relief. Acclimatisation in different places is also necessary to get our body used to the weather and the elevation.
Hence, trekkers face some difficulties and treatment during the Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Valley, and Cho La Pass trek.
The seasons are divided into four parts: spring, winter, autumn, and monsoon, and these seasons also affect the conditions in which they make trekking appropriate. Now, look at all the seasons and find out which ones are best for Everest Gokyo Lake Trek.
Undoubtedly, the Spring and Autumn seasons are the best seasons for trekking in any trekking destination in Nepal, not only the Everest Base Camp Trek. The spring season falls from the middle of March to the middle of May, whereas the Autumn season is from September to November. During these seasons, there are clear blue skies with no expectation of rain, but nights in autumn are chilly and cold.
Winter and Monsoon seasons are considered the worst to trek around the Everest Base Camp region. During the Monsoon season, there is the risk of floods and landslides due to continuous rain, whereas during the winter season, the temperature drops significantly below 0 degrees, and there is a higher chance of snowstorms or blizzards that can block the trekking route.
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| No of People | Cost |
| 1 | 1760 |
| 2-5 | 1660 |
| 5-10 | 1560 |
Everest Base Camp Trek, along with a trip to Gokyo Valley and Cho La Pass, is one of Nepal’s most common trekking destinations; however, they are equally expensive. I think planning your budget before heading out on your trip is always a good idea. Generally, the trek costs you from $700 to $7000 based on your needs, number of people, trekking length, and requirements.
