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The Gokyo Cho La Pass Everest Base Camp Trek is more technically challenging than some of the other treks in the region, making it more exciting. As a result, this is one of Everest Base Camp Trekking’s more demanding treks, but it’s also one of the most fulfilling. It is the trek to base camp of highest mountain of world and trek to highest freshwater lake system in the world. As you go up the trail and take in some of the Himalayan views, you realize why. This trek takes you through Rhododendron and Pine trees, a waterfall, high ranges, and prayer flags flowing in the wind. The trek to Gokyo Lake should be done with good company. This is Nepal’s most popular trek, with spectacular views of the country’s glaciers. Trekkers can get out up face to face with Ngozumpa glacier, the greatest icefall in the Everest region, by trekking to Gokyo Lake.

The walk includes highland monasteries such as Tengboche on the way back. The gorgeous view of long mani-walls with sacred Buddhist prayers written on stone can be enjoyed throughout the trip. The Gokyo Chola pass trip will take you past lovely, settled Sherpa towns, deep valleys, and the Himalayan River, allowing you to enjoy world-renowned Sherpa culture, friendly people, and kind hospitality. To cross Cho La Pass, you must be mentally prepared, as it requires a 6-hrs active trek and strong physical fitness to adjust to the high altitude. The Gokyo Chola pass allows you to visit the Khumbu valley and the area surrounding Gokyo Lakes.

After a breathtaking flight to Lukla, the Gokyo Chola pass trek begins. The trail to Gokyo Valley travels past traditional Sherpa communities and the rich flora of Sagarmatha National Park, which is located on the highland Khumbu Region near Everest’s base. Gokyo Valley’s bird eye view, Gokyo lakes, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Mt. Amadablam can all be seen from Gokyo Valley. This trek has its difficulties, such as long walking days, but the rewards more than repay in terms of personal success and a one-of-a-kind album of beautiful pictures.

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Trip Highlights 

• Beautiful view flight to highest altitude airport- Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla.
• Incredible views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Makalu, and Gokyo lake along with Gokyo valley from Gokyo Ri, a well-known viewpoint offering a unique view of the mountain’s cape and Gokyo valley.
• Explore the sparkling sights of Gokyo Valleys.
• Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Khumbu icefall and the longest glacier in the great Himalayan; Ngozumpa Glacier.
• The frozen Cholachen Lake in the shade of Mt. Taboche.
• While crossing the sensation Cho La Pass, a lovely experience going along off-the-beaten-path trails full of beautiful greenery.
• Beautiful Himalayan views and experience Sherpa culture,
• From Kala Patthar, enjoy the sunrise and get lost in the panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.
• Visit the world-famous Tengboche Buddhist monastery known as Dawa Choling Gompa.
• Closest view of Mt. Everest from Everest base camp,
• Visit Capital of Sherpa- Namcha Bazaarthe Airportat the bridges dovan Everestverest region’s rich flora and fauna,
• Chortens, prayers wheels, Mani stone, suspension bridge throughout the trek,

 Is this trek appropriate for you?

• The trek between Gokyo and Chola is a challenging route. You may easily do this walk if you are physically and mentally prepared, fit, and ready to undertake it.
• It takes 14 days to complete the trek. A maximum of 8 hours and a minimum of 3 hours is spent walking on the trail. You’ll spend about 5-6 hours every day on the path on average.
• It’s a long trip to Gokyo Ri and Chola Pass, though some of the hills can be difficult to cross and look never-ending at times.
• The walk is not difficult in any manner; there is no climbing or even ascending, but it is rocky and hilly, ending on a moraine before reaching the glacier itself.
• Due to the weather and remoteness of this trek and dealing with the high altitude, it is necessary to take it slowly and stay hydrated.

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