GOKYO & KALAPATHAR VIA CHOLA PASS TREK 21 DAYS

Gokyo & Kalapathar via Cho La pass itinerary, one of Nepal's most famous treks to the Khumbu Mountains & Sherpa country. After a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla we follow the Dudh Kosi valley to Namche Bazaar. The trail to Gokyo is a gradual ascent up the valley passing through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen. Through small yak-grazing settlements we reach the Gokyo lakes where we climb the Gokyo Peak (5480m) and enjoy stunning summit mountain scenery including Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyo. After the Cho La pass, we reach Dzongla. The views of Ama Dablam and Taweche are spectacular. After the Zhongla ascent, we continue towards Gorak Shep and climb to Kala Pattar (5545m) from where we enjoy an impressive up-close view of Everest. Our return route passes through Tengboche, a magnificent location with a fascinating monastery, where we rest and savor the incredible scenery, including magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse (8511m) and many more?
Clients carry daypack only and walk at their own pace. Walking hours will be about 6-7hr a day.

Itinerary:
Day 01  Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner (D)
Day 02  Day at leisure /Hotel (B)
Day 03  Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2640m) (B, L, D)
Day 04  Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m) (B, L, D)
Day 05  Acclimatization day/explore around (B, L, D)
Day 06  Trek to Phortse Thanga (3600m) (B, L, D)
Day 07  Trek to Machhermo (4410m) (B, L, D)
Day 08  Trek to Gokyo (4750m) (B, L, D)
Day 09  Trek to Gokyo Peak (5480m) (B, L, D)
Day 10  Trek to Nyimagawa (5050m) (B, L, D)
Day 11  Trek to to Dzongla (4840m) via Cho La Pass (5420m) (B, L, D)
Day 12  Trek to Lobuche (4910m) (B, L, D)
Day 13  Trek to Kala Pattar (5545m) and to Gorakshep (5140m) (B, L, D)
Day 14  Trek to Base Camp (5310m) and to Lobuche (4910m) (B, L, D)
Day 15  Trek to Tengbuche (3860m) (B, L, D)
Day 16  Trek to Khumjung (3780m) (B, L, D)
Day 17  Trek to Phakding (2610m) (B, L, D)
Day 18  Trek to Lukla (2840m) (B, L, D)
Day 19  Fly to Kathmandu /Hotel (B)
Day 20  Day at leisure /farewell dinner/Hotel(B, D)
Day 21  Drive to Airport for return flight (B)

Note: The trek can be operated in both teahouses and camping (tented camp) on your request. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depend on your budget.