Everest Base Camp Trek via Cho La Pass and Gokyo Lakes Map

Everest Base Camp Trek via Cho La Pass and Gokyo Lakes is one of the Khumbu region's most adventurous and scenic trekking routes. It is an excellent combination of iconic trails, breathtaking glacial lakes, and thrilling high mountain passes. Ideal for serious trekkers seeking a more challenging alternative to the classic Everest Base Camp Trek, the route rewards you with stunning panoramic views of the world's highest peaks, including Mt. Everest-8,848m, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.

Everest Base Camp Trek via Cho La Pass & Gokyo Lakes Route Map in Nepal

The Everest Base Camp Trek Cho La Pass & Gokyo Lakes via map route starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, then trekking through the pictorial villages of Phakding and Namche Bazaar. The trail then ascends to Gokyo Valley, where the trekkers can relish the breathtaking turquoise lakes and go to Gokyo Ri for a panoramic view. It again joins the classic Everest Base Camp trail at Lobuche via the challenging Cho La Pass, leading to the iconic Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. The return trek follows the same trail, as one comes up through Pheriche to Namche Bazaar and back to Lukla for a flight to Kathmandu. Thus, this combination of adventure, high-altitude landscapes, and cultural immersion in the Everest Region was fantastic.

Short Itinerary

Day 01:Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 02:Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu

Day 03:Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu Airport and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,695 ft) (7.5km/4.6mi) 3 – 4 hours

Day 04:Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek (3,430 m/11,283 ft) (9.2km / 5.7mi), 5 – 6 hours

Day 05:Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3,430 m/11,283 ft)

Day 06:Trek to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694 ft) (9.2km / 5.7mi) 5 – 6 hours

Day 07:Trek to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft) (12km / 7.45mi) 5 – 6 hours

Day 08:Acclimatization at Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft)

Day 09:Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m/16,203 ft) (8.5km / 5.2mi) 5-6 hours

Day 10:Trek to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,957ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft) 6-7 hours.

Day 11:Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545 m/18,187 ft) to Dzongla ( 4620 m / 15,153 ft) (7.5km/ 4.6mi) 5- 6 hrs

Day 12:Dzongla to Thangna via Cho La Pass (4700 m/ 15416 ft) (10km/ 6.2mi) 6-7 hrs

Day 13:Thangna to Gokyo (4750m/15,580 ft ) (4km/ 2.48mi) 4-5 hrs

Day 14:Rest day at Gokyo (4750m/15,580 ft ) Climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m / 17,570 ft) (1.5km/0.9mi)

Day 15:Trek to Machhermo (4410m. / 14,464 ft) (5.7km/ 3.5mi) 4- 5 hrs

Day 16:Machhermo to Namche Bazaar (3,430 m/11,283 ft) (16km/ 9.9mi) 5 – 6 hrs

Day 17:Namche to Lukla (2860 m / 9380 ft) (13.5km/8.3mi) 6 – 7 hrs

Day 18:Morning flight back to Kathmandu. 30 minutes

Day 19:Final Departure

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