The Everest Chola pass trek venture is an ideal challenge for the bold adventurer looking for something truly wild. The tough part here is to first cross the Cho La Pass border itself at (5,420m), and this trip takes approximately 14 to 16 days and goes through both the Gokyo Lake area and the Everest Base Camp (5,364 mtrs/17,598 ft).
The Everest Chola Pass trek has some brief and interesting “climbs” of Gokyo Ri, Chukkung Ri, and Kalapathar for some master views of icefalls and glaciers of the Mahalangur Himalayan range which comprises of five major 8000+ meter peaks such as Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Lhotse-Shar and Makalu. This trip takes guts for glory…
This trail includes the view of the Everest base camp and also goes through renowned regions like Lukla, Namche Bazar, Tengboche, and much of the Khumbu district. The scenery is true to its fame with matching culture laced with wild adventure experiences.
Hiking by the delightful Dudh Koshi River, into the capital of the Khumbu – Namche on our way up to Gokyo valley, viewing the grand Ngozumpa glacier- the biggest glacier in Nepal, as we make a beeline for Cho La pass and the majestic scenery from Gokyo Ri and Kalapathar, makes our journey a blockbuster of an outing to remember for years. We crash into several striking villages & tranquil monasteries, mesmerized by stunning waterfalls and lovely landscapes with the view of mountains that thrill your emotions.
The route to Gokyo Ri valley goes through Chola pass, and this formidable challenge develops a thrill for climbing. Peaking at a height of 5,420m is a great step to enjoy the beauty of Gokyo Ri valley and the amazing Gokyo lakes. On our way through the Cho La pass heading to Gokyo valley, we relish the beauty of several lakes upfront. Gokyo lakes are sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. This signifies religious and cultural importance, which blends so well with nature; this trip is a fantastic intro to the culture, traditions & lifestyles styles of the local folks living in this region, mainly the Sherpas known for their mountaineering feats.
All we need for this journey is patience and the will to do, despite the geographical obstacles. We guarantee you that experiences enjoyed up here will be stuff for novels to pass down to the generations to come…
My experience with Glorious Himalaya Trekking was a truly wonderful one!
After settling in for a day in Kathmandu, we went on our City Tour the next day. Ramesh our city tour guide was very knowledgeable. He taught us so much about Nepal and the customs and traditions of the people. I thoroughly enjoyed walking in the square in Kathmandu and visiting the Monkey Temple.
Ramesh did an excellent job. Thank you!!
Ganesh our guide took care of each and every need we had while on the mountains. He was well known at the tea houses as well and so we were able to be as comfortable as can be. Ganesh really knew the trails as well. We extended our stay on the mountains and did some extra hiking across from Dingboche to Phortse and the next day to Thore. We went over some mountains and our confident guide did a great job in keeping us motivated while being out in the open.
The tea houses that our guide chose were all really good. I felt safe and comfortable at all times during my time in Nepal while with Ganesh my guide. The service I received was impeccable and he met all of my needs. He knew the mountains like the back of his hand. Thank you Ganesh for believing in me and encouraging me every step of the way and teaching me so much about the different mountains.
Our porter Mr Dhan was amazing as well. He was strong and sturdy never breaking a sweat and always ahead of us with all the load on his back. He was truly a motivating factor to keep moving foward while I was struggling with my daypack and with the altitude. I will never forget struggling to reach the teahouse in Thore and Dhan called Ganesh asking if we wanted him to walk back to meet us with food. He is a very kind and hardworking individual. Thank you Mr Dhan!!
Mr Ganesh, the owner of Glorious Himalaya Trekking, I am deeply grateful to him for making my dream of hiking in the Himalayas amongst 6000ers, 7000ers and 8000ers possible. Thank you for all that you did for us before we arrived to Kathmandu and thank you for being understanding and helpful while we were on the mountains.
He is a very kind and gentle soul and I will highly recommend his company Glorious Himalaya Trekking to anyone heading to Nepal to experience any adventures!!
Visited in November 2023.
Ronnie
Trinidad and Tobago