Cho La Pass Trek – 19 Days Overview
Cho La Pass trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. Several trekkers are attracted to this trekking due to its adventurous nature and spectacular alpine views. Cho La is a summit pass that lies at the height of 5420m, in the Everest region, Solukhumbu district.
The pass is one of the most difficult treks. This trekking takes us through the trail of Everest base camp, Kalapathhar, Gorakshep, and Gokyo Lakes via Cho La Pass is a very beautiful and adventurous journey.
This pass basically connects the main Everest base camp with the Gokyo region. The glacier portion of this trek makes the Cho La pass very hard. It requires basic mountaineering skills and the use of crampons.
The trail passes through Sagarmatha National Park. The park includes lots of rare flora and fauna. It also encompasses several Sherpa settlements. The trail further leads through remote alpine highland areas. You will witness beautiful landscapes along the way. Lastly, you will encounter the Khumbu glacier.
From Cho La pass we can see the amazing view of Everest, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, and Lhotse. Even though the Cho La pass trekking comes along with the other 2 high passes, Kongma La and Renjo La, you can also choose this trip.
The easiest and fastest way to reach Lukla is to take a flight from Kathmandu. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla only takes 35 minutes. You can also travel by bus but it is certainly a tiring route. There is no direct connection between Kathmandu and Lukla and you need to travel via Jiri.
Cho La Pass trek is categorized as a challenging and difficult trek. However, the level of difficulty entirely depends on your physical and mental fitness. But you can build your muscle strength, and make your body flexible by practicing some light exercise, running, and jogging.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2 Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 3 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft), 3 Hours
Day 4 Trek to Namche (3440m/11283Ft), 6 Hours
Day 5 Hike to Everest View Hotel Day (3,865m/12,670ft), 3 Hours
Day 6 Trek to Tengboche (3860m/12680ft), 5 Hours
Day 7 Trek to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft), 5 Hours
Day 8 Hike to Nagerjun (5,100m/16,728ft), 5 Hours
Day 9 Trek to Lobuche (4,910m /16,728ft), 5 Hours
Day 10 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft)–back to Gorakshep (5,181 m /16,994ft), 8 Hours
Day 11 Hike to Kalapattar (5,550m /18,190ft) and trek to Dzongla (4,830m/15,840ft), 6-7 Hours
Day 12 Trek to Dragnak (4700m/15415ft) via Chola Pass (5,420m/17,782ft), 7 Hours
Day 13 Trek to Gokyo Lakes (4,790m/15,710ft), 2-3 Hours
Day 14 Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,483m/19,083ft) and trek to Dole (4,200m/13,775ft), 6-7 Hours
Day 15 Trek to Namche (3,440m/11,285ft), 6 Hours
Day 16 Trek to Lukla (2,840m/9,317ft), 6-7 Hours
Day 17 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 18 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 19 Departure Day (Farewell)
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