Everest Chola Pass Trek-18 days

Everest Chola Pass Trek-18 days is a contemporary trekking trail in the Everest region. Comparatively more challenging and strenuous this path offers you more adventures than that of any other trekking trails. This fortune is the best opportunity to get into the lifestyle of the local Sherpa inhabitants that seem much unspoiled and inspiring as well. The temples and monasteries reflect unique cultures and traditions that these people have successively being able to preserve till date.

Everest Chola Pass Trek-18 days is eye catching sights of alluring birds, descent wild lives, lush forest of Rhododendron and Juniper are the major attractions of the trek. A further ahead, and youll be watching some of the hilarious mountain peaks of the country such as Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Cho Oyu [8,201m], Mt. Nuptse [7,855m], Mt. Pumori [7,161m], Mt. Changaste [7,550m], Mt. Lingterin [6,679m], Mt. Ama Dablam [6,856m], Mt. Thamserku [6,723m], Mt. Kangtega [6,685m], Mt. Kusum Khagaru [6,367m], Mt. Kongde [6,011m], Mt. Khumbila [5,761m], Mt. Twache [6,367m], Mt. Cholaste [6,335m], Island Peak [6,179m], Lobuche Peak [6,145m], Pokalde Peak [5,806m], Honku South Peak [6,119m] and the beautiful Gokyo Lake.

The beautiful Gokyo Lake that Gokyo Chola Pass EBC Trek takes you to is a pleasing complimentary that this particular trek provides. Gokyo RI [5,350m], Cho La Pass [5,420m] the lake itself and Kalapatthar [5,545m] are the loveliest viewpoints there.

 Everest Chola Pass Trek-18 days begins with Kathmandu Sightseeing which takes us to UNESCO World Heritage Sites within the valley. Then, we take a short scenic flight to Lukla. Lukla itself is one of the major attractions of this trek.

We spend the first night at Phakding, After Phakding, we slowly trek to Namche getting into Sagarmatha National Park ( UNESCO World Heritage Site). Sagarmatha National Park  is an abode to a great variety of Himalayan flora fauna. We visit Tibetan Market, Sherpa Cultural Museum and Hotel Everest View which offers us magnificent view of Mt. Everest.

After our Acclamatization at Namche, we continue our trek to Gokyo Valley through Machhermo. Gokyo Lake, entire Gokyo Valley and Gokyo ri are major attractions of Gokyo. Gokyo ri offers us dazzling views of giant peaks of Everest region including Mt. Everest.

Now, we head for Chola Pass. Chola pass is one of the highest passes in the world. The trail is adventurous and challenging. After crossing Cho La Pass, we trek to Gorekh Shep via Lobuche. We climb Kalapatthar and celebrate breathtaking views of mountain peaks. We trek to Everest Base Camp and capture mesmerizing summits.

Backtracking, we trek down to Lobuche, Namche and Lukla. We take a short and scenic flight to Kathmandu and end our trek.

Major Highlights of  Everest Chola Pass Trek-18 days

• Kathmandu World Heritage sites ( Swyombhunath, Bouddhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath)
• Scenic Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
• Lukla and Namche Bazar
• Sagramatha National Park, Himalayan flora and fauna
• Gokyo ri, Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lake
• Chola Pass [5,420m), one of the hoghest passes in the world
• Kalapatthar, the best view point in Everesr Region trekkking in Nepal
• Everest Base Camp, the world higest base camp
• Mountain views : Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Cho Oyu [8,201m], Mt. Nuptse [7,855m], Mt. Pumori [7,161m], Mt. Changaste [7,550m], Mt. Lingterin [6,679m], Mt. Ama Dablam [6,856m], Mt. Thamserku [6,723m], Mt. Kangtega [6,685m], Mt. Kusum Khagaru [6,367m], Mt. Kongde [6,011m], Mt. Khumbila [5,761m], Mt. Twache [6,367m], Mt. Cholaste [6,335m], Island Peak [6,179m], Lobuche Peak [6,145m], Pokalde Peak [5,806m], Honku South Peak [6,119m]

Accommodation

We will offer three star accommodation in Kathmandu . If you want to upgrade the accommodation, you have to pay some extra. Mountain accommodation during the trekking days will be very ordinary and basic. All accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. Single supplementary has to pay extra.  We spend the night at lodges and guesthouses. We occasionally get attached bathrooms. eNepaltour Pvt. Ltd. tries its best to book the A grade accommodation in the mountain prior to the trekking unlike other populated regions.

Meals

We provide only breakfast in Kathmandu and during the trekking days. In the trekking days, you pick up the item mentioned in the menu at the lodge or guesthouse and you will enjoy it. Sometimes, in a big group, you may have buffet service too. This takes place especially in peak season (Sept-Nov).  Breakfast will be provided at the guesthouse where we spent the night, lunch somewhere in the middle of the next destination and dinner at the guesthouse where we stay tonight. We offer you typical organic Nepali cushion which are really amazing. One item of meal costs between3-9 USD ijn this trekking route. 

Best Time to Travel

Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best time for Trekking. The weather is delightful and pleasant during autumn. The mountain views are astonishing.

The hills are wrapped with beautiful flowering rhododendron during spring. Also majority of the trekkers find Spring best time for Everest Chola Pass Trek-18 days since they love to see flowering rhododendron.

Winter( Dec-Feb) will be very harsh due to cold and cloudy weather which hide the mountain peaks.

Summer will be too hot for some trekkers. Heavy rainfall occurs and disturbs the transportation and even walk in the mountain.

Physical Condition and Experience

Those who can walk 4-7 hours in the mountain can do this trek.  Everest Chola PassTrek-18 days  is a challenging  trek in Everest Region Trekking in Nepal . Regular exercise, jogging and short hiking enhance your stamina and confidence.  Prior trekking experience and technical skills are recommended for Everest Chola Pass Trek-18 days. These prior skills will be an asset for it.

Getting to the trailhead and Away

We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. It is short 35 minutes flight.  Lukla is the beginning point of Everest Chola Pass Trek-18 days. We again end our Everest Chola Pass Trek-18 days at Lukla and take a scenic flight to Kathmandu. 

Threats and Safety

We do not really face such terrible threats during this trekking. However,  in few cases, we have to experience some slippery and steep trail. From Thangank, we head to cross Chola Pass, this part of trail is a bit challenging and slippery too. Frozen ice is sometimes a great threat to us. For this, you need to have treking poles and proper trekking or hiking boots. We do not face any glaciers and avalenches in Everest Chola Pass Trek-18 days. However, during winter, we will encounter with massive snow while crossing Chola Pass. So, it is not recommended to do Chola Pass Trek during winter in Nepla. Otherwise,  we will clebrate beautiful and pleasant and adventurous trek in the lap of mighty mountains. 

There are few cases the trekkers suffered from altitude sickness. It may be because dehydration and lack of stamina. Sometimes, we have the problem of  food poison too. Report it to you trekking leader or guide if you have any health inconveniences. You will immediately be rescued. Drink plenty of hot drinks and do not smoke in the higher elevation. Have balanced diet and have sound sleep. 

 Note: If you have serious health problem, please consult doctor or inform us before departure to the trailhead. 

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