The journey to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo lake is an extraordinary hiking trail. Cho la pass is an additional itinerary on the Gokyo Valley Trek and Everest Base Camp tour. It is one of the highest passes of Everest, connecting the trekking routes. You’ll be thirsting for adventure once you complete the normal Gokyo Ri trek. If you want to get to another dreamy location on the Everest Base Camp trek after completing the routined Gokyo Ri trek, Cho La pass is the way to go. It is the most popular and quickest route to link both treks.
This trek demands excellent physical and mental strength to complete it. The Cho La pass, with its remoteness and distinctiveness and the difficulty of the trails, is a life-altering experience. The Khumbu valley and the sister peak of Mount Everest, Amadablam, are visible from the pass, which is an excellent vantage point. The mini-mountain-like trials are risky due to their steep cliffs and the exhilarating and inspiring atmosphere at 5000 metres above sea level. You will also enhance your focus and physical stamina as you climb and descend steep slopes.
Overview
The climb to this pass, which lies between 5400m and 5420m, is undoubtedly thrilling. You’ll feel like a mountaineer as you hike past the Cho La glacier, which is slippery and dangerous due to ice. Mornings are preferable for hiking because of the harsh winds during the day and the danger of falling rocks. You’ll be immediately immersed in adventure, and you must be accustomed to the severe heavy winds, but no worries our expert guide will be leading you to this amazing trip.
Mountain at your sight and a thousand feelings inside. The amazing landscapes and the beautiful scenes of mountains. The blessing of Ama Dablam falls into your grace and the beautiful Chola Chen Lake reflects Ama Dablam’s image in it. Along with the view, you can amuse yourself with night stargazing of clear Milkyway galaxy and other galaxies.
The less-traveled path, few accessibilities, and a more natural isolated feeling will simply win your, heart. Indeed Cho La pass looks viciously difficult and incredibly steep scrambled path however the accomplishment will reward you with the memory of a lifetime
Trip Highlights
- Kalapathhar ( Highest Viewpoint to gaze Everest )
- Everest Base Camp
- Gokyo Ri Peak and Gokyo Lakes
- Ngozumba Glacier, Khumbu Glacier
- Ama Dablam (One of the most beautiful and sacred Mountain )
- Scenic Domestic Flight to Lukla
- Tengboche Monastery