Cho La Pass EBC Trek

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, our representative will be waiting at the airport for your welcome. Then board a private vehicle and be transferred to your hotel. Check into your hotel and rest after your journey.

Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore ancient temples and vibrant markets and experience the unique atmosphere of Nepalese urban life.

You will experience a short yet thrilling flight to Lukla in the early morning. Along your route, you will witness an amazing change in the climate and scenery, which is exciting in itself. After landing at one of the world’s most dangerous airports, Tenzing Hillary Airport, you’ll start the journey to Phakding. Phakding is a beautiful settlement along the Dudh Kosi River.

Along the way, you’ll pass mani walls, prayer flags, and small monasteries that offer insights into the rich religious and cultural history of the area.

Today, your journey takes you to Namche Bazar, the gateway to the Everest region. The trail provides breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks while passing through luxuriant rhododendron trees and several suspension bridges with glimpses of Everest and other nearby peaks.

Namche is a thriving Sherpa town where you can buy regional goods and get to know the welcoming Sherpa people. When you arrive, you can learn more about the rich cultural history of the region by exploring the Sherpa Culture Museum.

Today is your rest day. To help your body acclimate to the altitude and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, you can explore Namche Bazar or hike to viewpoints around Namche. You can also spend the day exploring the town, visiting the Everest Photo Gallery, and interacting with local Sherpa residents.

After experiencing the warm hospitality of the Sherpa people in Namche Bazar, you will hike up the Dudh Koshi valley, passing stupas and admiring views of mountains such as Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and many others.

You will descend into the forest of pine and rhododendrons until you reach Mong La Pass. You will arrive at Phortse Thenga after crossing this pass, and from there, you will follow the trail through a forest teeming with wildlife.

Today, you’ll begin your journey on the stunning scenic trail that winds through scrub juniper. On the way to Machhermo, you will pass many trailside shrines and lost prayer flags until Lapahram, which offers an outstanding view of Mt. Cho Oyo, Mt. Kantega, and Mt. Thamserku.

The trail passes through the Luja Valley to reach Machhermo, passing through lovely meadows where yaks are grazing and offering breathtaking views.

The trails climb up to Gokyo, where they continue past the picturesque ridge and through a small valley that opens up into a larger valley. You will arrive at Phanga, a memorial to the people who perished in the landslides, after several hours of walking.

Once you cross Phanga, follow the trail through the Ngozumpa Glacier moraines to Longpongo Lake, where you will find an iron bridge. After a few minutes of walking, you will see the series of Gokyo Lakes. The lakes have breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

You will hike to Gokyo Ri early in the morning to see a spectacular sunrise with a great panorama of the magnificent Himalayas and gorgeous turquoise lakes and glaciers. After experiencing the sunrise view, you will hike down to the valley and explore the series of Gokyo lakes: Gokyo Cho, Thonak Cho, Gyazumpa Cho, Tanjung Cho, Ngozumpa Cho, and Longbanga Cho. Gokyo Cho is the largest and most prominent of these lakes.

Today, you will start your trek in the early morning to avoid bad weather in the Cho La Pass. You will trek through the difficult route of steeply loose rock to reach Cho La Pass, which involves a challenging glacier crossing and provides stunning views of Mt. Ama Dablam.

After crossing Cho La Pass, you will descend steeply towards Dzongla, passing through some crevasses and pine forests. After reaching Dzongla, you will find a beautiful place with stunning views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Choloste, Lobuche Peak, and the beautiful Pheriche village in the far distance.

Today, you will have an easy trail from Dzonglo to Lobuche. The trail is full of descending and ascending on the gently steep incline to reach Lobuche. The trail provides an excellent view of Ama Dablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, and Lobuche Peak. As you reach Lobuche, you can witness the mesmerizing sunset on the Nuptse.

Today the path takes you to the last settlement before Everest Base Camp, Gorak Shep. To reach Gorakshep village, you will walk along the Khumbu glacier while enjoying the magnificent view of Mt. Nupstse. You will soon arrive at Gorakshep Village and, after a few hours of rest, get ready to climb Kala Patthar, the trek’s highest point at 5545 meters.

The afternoon hike to Kala Patthar gives breathtaking panoramic sunset views of Mt. Everest and the neighboring peaks. Kala Patthar is an excellent vantage point for the incredible view of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, and Mt. Everest.

This day will start with an amazing but difficult morning climb over rough terrain to reach Everest Base Camp, where you can marvel at the surrounding peaks and experience the base camp’s unique atmosphere.

Take your time for the magnificent views of the Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu Icefall, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Khumbuste, and Mt. Everest. Enjoy your time while taking in the breathtaking views at the foot of the highest mountain on Earth.

Following this amazing hike to EBC, you will descend to Pheriche to visit the Himalayan Rescue Association and gain additional knowledge about safety and health at high altitudes.

After having breakfast, you descend back towards Namche. You will cross the suspension bridge and enter the forest trail to reach Namche Bazar. Once you arrive in Namche Bazar, spend some time exploring the monasteries and other cultural sites you saw earlier in your journey, as well as returning to the bustling marketplaces and dining locally.

Your memorable and adventurous trip comes to an end as you make your way back to Lukla, leaving Namche. After having breakfast at Namche, you will walk to the same path as earlier. After reaching Lukla, get some time to relax and explore the village in your free time.

After taking off from one of the world’s most dangerous airports, Tenzing Hillary Airport, you will experience a short yet thrilling flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the early morning. You will see an incredible shift in scenery and the climate on your flight, which is an excitement in itself. The flight back to Kathmandu provides a bird’s-eye view of the Himalayas. As you return to the bustling city of Kathmandu, you can explore some of the city’s cultural and historical areas.

Depending on your flight schedule, our representative will escort you towards the airport. Before your fight schedule starts, you may have some free time in Kathmandu for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.