Gokyo Chola Kalapathar Trek

Overview

Gokyo chola pass is an extraordinary trek which offers a plentiful opportunity to travel around the Everest region thoroughly. It grants good alternative to the traditional Base camp trek. The splendid sight of the four highest peaks (Cho-Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu) is clearly visible from Gokyo chola pass.  Furthermore it provides the possibility to walk through some of the most theatrical landscapes throughout Khumbu Himal, Gokyo Valley and pass.

You will get Lukla after a half an hour flight from Kathmandu. The very route follows the Dudh Koshi to its sources near the Gokyo lake and to the west of the Everest Base Camp, During this period of trip trekkers have a good opportunity to climb Gokyo Peak (5483) which proffers an tremendous view of Cho-Oyu, Everest, Makalu, and other many peaks. After crossing the Chyugima La pass (5420m), the route circles through Everest Base Camp, Kala Pattar, and Thyanboche monastery and finally to Lukla.

Trip Facts

 21 days

 5463 m.

Transportation:

Private car, van,  bus etc.

 Moderate 

 Camping

Why Different:

The very route follows the Dudh Koshi to its sources near the Gokyo lake and to the west of the Everest Base Camp, During this period of trip trekkers have a good opportunity to climb Gokyo Peak (5483) which proffers an tremendous view of Cho-Oyu, Everest, Makalu, and other many peaks. After crossing the Chyugima La pass (5420m), the route circles through Everest Base Camp, Kala Pattar, and Thyanboche monastery and finally to Lukla.

Attractions

On the way we can  Past friendly Sherpa villages and Buddhist Monasteries, Experience Sherpa culture in Khumjung village, Sandy plain of Gorakshep, the broad summit of Kalapathar (5,545m), Amazing view of view of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku and many other mountains and Khumbu Glacier.

Best Season

Everest Kalaphatthar Trek is best during Autumn and in Spring.

Itinerary