Highlights

• Panoramic views of the glorious Himalayas from the best viewpoints in the Everest region, from Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri

• Walking alongside the majestic mountain views in most of the days

• Mesmerizing Gokyo Valley and the emerald Gokyo Lakes

• Explore Khumbu Glacier and Ngozumpa Glacier

• Insights into the local Sherpa community, their cultures and lifestyles

• Finding the origin of Dudh Koshi River

• Follow the footsteps of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and sir Edmund Hillary to the Everest Base Camp

• Enter Sagarmatha National Park, most popular and a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Create a lifetime memorable experience in the Everest region

Everest base camp with Cho La Pass trekking is a challenging and adventurous trek in the Everest or Khumbu region of Nepal. One of the three magnificent and challenging highest passes in the Everest region is the Cho La Pass while the rest two passes are Renjo La Pass and Kongma La Pass. There are two ways to conquer this pass either before or after doing the Gokyo Lakes which means Cho La Pass situates between the Everest base camp and the Gokyo lakes. Comparing to crossing the Cho La Pass from the Gokyo Lakes side, the pass is comparatively difficult if to be crossed from the Everest base camp side. We choose to become different and unique by doing the pass through the unusual way by doing Cho La Pass after successfully completing the Everest base camp journey. In contrast, most of the people prefer to do the Cho La Pass trek the other way round. The highlights of our trekking journey are the Everest base camp itself, the Gokyo valley with the Gokyo lakes, Lukla, Namche Bazaar and the whole Solukhumbu district altogether.

Everest base camp trek combined with one of three highest passes in the Everest region is simply an unbeatable journey which gives extra to every Everest enthusiasts. They can see and explore more than that they’ve asked for. Relaxing by the glacier fed lakes after conquering the dangerous pass can be worthwhile and lasting in the memories for everyone. Cho La Pass trekking is the finest alternative to usually popular Everest base camp trekking only. Get surrounded by the massive Himalayas and be a part of the ever welcoming ethnic Sherpa community in the Everest land. Walk through the Khumbu icefall, glaciers and moraines and get dumbfounded with the creations of the nature.

Like in all of other Everest journeys, you start the Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass trek by flying to Lukla from Kathmandu first. The sweeping 35 minutes flight will give you a glimpse of the Himalayas already before you begin your real journey. After Lukla, the trek will follow the Dudh Koshi river valley most of the ways. Your trek will lead you through the lush vegetation of pine and rhododendron trees, mesmerizing waterfalls, vast lakes and the glaciers, holy monasteries, uniquely wonderful Sherpa villages and snow capped hills and the mountains after all, all through the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. The protected Everest region boasts of having many endangered species of floras and faunas including Red Panda, Himalayan Thar and Snow Leopard too. After successfully climbing the worldwide popular Everest base camp 5,364 m and the viewpoint Kala Patthar 5,545 m, you will continue to ascend the challenging Cho La Pass and cross the pass just to descend down in the valley of highest lakes called Gokyo valley. Retracing back to Namche Bazaar and Lukla will be the last thing to do unless you wish to continue your trip to so many other Everest region destinations such as Renjo La Pass trek, Ama Dablam Base Camp trek and Everest adventure three passes trek.

Cho La Pass trekking is best known for the panoramic views of Mount Everest 8,848 m, Ama Dablam 6,856 m, Kwangde 6,194 m, Kantega 6,809 m, Nuptse 7,879 m, Lhotse 8,511m, Cho Oyu 8,201 m, Makalu 8,463 m and other snow capped mountains. This trek is suitable only for the challenging individuals or the groups who would like to take their journey to the next level. Obviously, it won’t be as easy as you think and certainly not as difficult as you think it is as well. It all depends on your personal level of motivation and the perseverance either to finish the Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass trek or to give up halfway. The altitude will get higher and higher whereas the air gets thinner and thinner which means it will test your endurance to the fullest. Don’t stop and keep going and the high altitude is nothing for you. Spring and Autumn are the best seasons to do the Cho La Pass trekking but you can also give it a go on Winter and Monsoon seasons despite the freezing cold and the disturbing rain respectively in those seasons.

Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1400m, Hotel

Day 02: Preparation day in Kathmandu (Sightseeing optional), B, Hotel

Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2860m and trek to Phakding 2,610 m 3 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, BLD, Teahouse

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche 3,860 m 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

Day 08: Trek to Lobuche 4,940 m 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

Day 09: Trek to Gorakshep 5,170 m and to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar 5,545 m and trek to Dzongla 4,830 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 11: Trek to Thaknak 4,700 m via Cho La Pass 5,368 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 12: Trek to Gokyo 4,800 m and day hike to Gokyo Ri 5,357 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 13: Trek to Dole 4,090 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 14: Trek back to Namche Bazaar, BLD, Teahouse

Day 15: Retrace back to Lukla, BLD, Teahouse

Day 16: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu, BD, Hotel

Day 17: International departure, B, Flight.

Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass Trekking itinerary

--BLD represents Breakfast Lunch Dinner--

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu 1400m, Hotel

After your arrival in Kathmandu airport, our staffs will receive you and transfer you to the hotel. After a brief rest, we will give you a short briefing regarding your upcoming trip when you will raise the questions which you want to be answered.

Day 02:Preparation day in Kathmandu (Sightseeing optional), B, Hotel

All of the final preparations will be done before we embark on the adventurous journey the next day. For those wishing to see the valley, our guide will take you on a beautiful introductory tour inside the Kathmandu valley when you can visit a lot of historical and the cultural sites.

Day 03:Fly to Lukla 2860m and trek to Phakding 2,610 m 3 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

Early in the morning, transfer to the domestic airport for your scenic short flight to Lukla. After arriving in Lukla, you will begin your trekking towards Phakding. The trail takes you through the lush green landscapes, the scenic view of peak Kusum Kanguru and the cultural Chaurikharka village by the bank of Dudh Koshi River. Three hours up and down the hills to reach at Phakding for the overnight stop.

Day 04:Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

After breakfast, begin your trekking through the beautiful pine forest alongside the Dudh Koshi river and cross the Hillary suspension bridge to arrive at Monjo. You will finish making your final permits or paying the National Park fees before continuing towards the other Sherpa villages. In a while, after crossing the highest bridge over Dudh Koshi, you will arrive at Chautara from where you will see the first glimpse of Mount Everest. Further an hour of walk will take you to the last town of the Everest region, Namche Bazaar. A developed town which is the central trading point for all the Sherpa community, Namche Bazaar is a picturesque town with lots of modern tea houses and a number of other modern facilities. Buy the trekking gears if you need to and take a good rest for the rest of the day.

Day 05:Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, BLD, Teahouse

Simply, we are going to acclimatize well in Namche Bazaar in this particular day. To acclimatize well, you will be taken for the short excursions. We will first get to the Sagarmatha National Park headquarter and learn the interesting facts regarding the history of the Everest and get the information of the whole Khumbu trekking regions. From there, an hour and half hours uphill climbing to get to the Everest View Hotel via Syangboche airport 3,700 m for the spectacular views of various peaks including Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Tawache, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru, Kongde and more.

Day 06:Trek to Tengboche 3,860 m 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

As you leave the teahouse, you will be walking around the ridge for a couple of hours to ultimately descending down to Dudh Koshi river again at Phunki Tenga. En route, you will encounter many Buddhist monuments and stupas. Walk uphill further for another hour to arrive at Tengboche where lies the largest monastery in the Khumbu region called Tengboche monastery. You will be rewarded with the panoramic views of different mountains at the background of Tengboche monastery.

Day 07:Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

Join the monks in the Tengboche monastery for the morning prayers if you want. Trekking continues toward Dingboche through the stone steps. You will pass through the pine and rhododendron forests to leave the tree lines behind in no time from where begins the wide exposed area for the Ama Dablam view. Breathtaking Island peak, Lhotse and Peak 38 awaits for your arrival in Dingboche. Opt to hike to Chhukung or Nagarzhang Peak to acclimatize well to ease your journey afterwards.

Day 08:Trek to Lobuche 4,940 m 5 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

After the breakfast in Dingboche, we will climb uphill to the ridge until we get to the junction known as Pheriche trail junction with the stunning mountain views following us every now and then. From there, we will hike down to cross the glacial stream to arrive at Thugla. After Thugla will follow the terminal glacier or moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. You’ll find the stone memorials on the name of various mountaineers and climbers with the soaring view of Pumori welcoming you. Continue towards Lobuche from where the magnificent sunset can be observed.

Day 09:Trek to Gorakshep 5,170 m and to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

Be prepared for the challenging yet wonderful trekking day through once vast Gorakshep Lake. With the gradual walking and rest, you’ll get adjusted to continuing to Everest Base Camp, the main highlight of our adventure. The colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind right below the Khumbu Icefall marks the arrival of the Everest Base Camp. Even though the walk is strenuous, you will lose the fatigue after seeing Nuptse, Khumbutse and Pumori from the base camp.

Day 10:Hike to Kala Patthar 5,545 m and trek to Dzongla 4,830 m, BLD, Teahouse

Shining bright and elegant, you will see the true beautiful face of Everest in the stone throw distance after hiking early to Kala Patthar, one of the best viewpoints in the Everest region. Though the walk is strenuous for two hours, it’s totally worth it since the views from the top is mesmerizing. Descend towards Dzongla for the overnight stop further from Lobuche after retracing back.

Day 11:Trek to Thaknak 4,700 m via Cho La Pass 5,368 m, BLD, Teahouse

During the first hours, walk through the arid valley just to ascend toward Cho La Pass afterward. You will pass through the icy trails along the Cho La glacier to do the high pass. After completing the pass, you will descend down to reach at Phedi first just to climb for a bit to Thaknak. Thaknak is a small village with hardly few teahouses from where you can enjoy an amazing vista of Machermo peak including others.

Day 12:Trek to Gokyo 4,800 m and day hike to Gokyo Ri 5,357 m, BLD, Teahouse

Your walk today will be across the Ngozumpa glacier. Comparing to the other days, this day is going to be a bit challenging. After climbing the moraine and descending down later, you will arrive at the Gokyo valley. It is a very peaceful and windy valley where the third Gokyo lake lies. Put down your bag and after short refreshment, climb up to Gokyo Ri if you cannot wait to be stunned by another captivating view. You would love to peek down below to see the absolutely charming valley below with the emerald Gokyo lake and the tiny settlement of Gokyo. Take your time to enjoy the view before you get back down to the valley.

Day 13:Trek to Dole 4,090 m, BLD, Teahouse

The trail to Dole from the Gokyo lake is quite easier and downhill most of the ways along the Dudh Koshi river that emerges from Ngozumpa glacier. Leaving the moraine, you will arrive to a rocky cleft from where you continue to a village called Phangka. Passing few more villages on the trail via Machhermo, you will arrive in Dole for the night rest.

Day 14:Trek back to Namche Bazaar, BLD, Teahouse

After breakfast in Dole, you will start descending down past the stone houses towards Monjo first. The trail drops sharply from Dole towards Dudh Koshi river valley. Following the uphill and downhill via Tongba, Mong La and Sanasa and giving a final push through the ridge, we will get to Namche Bazaar. Enjoying the excellent views of different mountains on the way, we come to the end of the day in Namche where we lay our head down and rest. You could do some souvenir shopping for your friends and family if you must in Namche Bazaar.

Day 15:Retrace back to Lukla, BLD, Teahouse

As we are coming to the end of our unforgettable and adventurous journey in the Himalayan region Everest, we trek for the last day to Lukla. Retracing the path through the thick forest of pine, rhododendron and the magnolia trees and crossing few suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, we will arrive at Lukla via Phakding in few hours. It’s time to talk about all of those marvellous moments and the memories we made in the trek. Cheers to the successful Everest Base Camp trek with Cho La Pass.

Day 16:Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu, BD, Hotel

Another short and fascinating flight to get back to Kathmandu where you have rest of the day for souvenir shopping, sightseeing (optional) and relaxing in rooftop cafes. Treat yourself with the Trekkers’ Massage or similar other therapies and relax in the night (can be arranged upon request). Farewell dinner is served.

Day 17:International departure, B, Flight

Awesome! You can either stay longer and plan further if you couldn’t get enough of the Himalayas or get ready to fly back to your home nation. Either way, we are glad to comply. Thank you for being with us all this time and bearing with our field staffs throughout the trekking. All of us did well. We hope to see you again. Goodbye.

Cost for 1 PAX: $1660 /-

Cost for 2 or more PAX: $1499 per person

Note: Trip cost varies with the group sizes.

Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass Cost Breakdown

Cost Includes

• Airport pick up, drop and other transfers

• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis including bed and breakfast (BB)

• Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu both way flight

• Teahouse lodges during the trek with full board meals as Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Tea / coffee and seasonal fruits time to time

• 4 nights attached bathroom during trek (3 nights at Namche and 1 night at Lukla)

• Fully licensed, qualified English speaking trekking guide (leader) and assistant Sherpa as per the group

• Porter service, 1 for 2 trekkers

• All the staff's expenses including flight, salary, food, accommodation, equipment and insurance

• Sagarmatha National Park fee

• Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee

• Everest Region Trekking permit and other paperworks

• Trekking route map

• Company T-shirt

• First Aid Medical Kit

• All the government and local taxes

Cost Excludes

• Nepal visa fee and international flight

• Meals in Kathmandu and Kathmandu sightseeing

• Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule

• Travel and emergency rescue insurance

• Personal expenses and beverages of any kinds

• Gratuities to the staffs (mandatory)

• Optional supply if necessary; sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bags (to be returned after)

Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass Useful Information

Kathmandu airport pick up and drop services

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ staffs will pick you up from the airport as per your flight arrival time and similarly drop you off in the airport for international departure according to your flight schedule. During arrival, please don’t forget to look for your name placard hold by the team, outside the airport arrival gate. Our staff will be impatiently waiting for your arrival to greet you and warmly welcome you in Nepal. ‘NAMASTE’ is the foremost and the most commonly used greeting word in Nepal which you will hear from our staff at the very first moment you meet him.

Customized Trips and Trip departure

Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.

But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

Accommodations in Kathmandu and during trek

You will be staying in the 3 star hotel in Kathmandu while in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.

If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better ones in Kathmandu, please let us know and we can change it for you on added cost.

Route Map and Company T-shirt

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.

Safe Drinking Water during Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass trip

Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.

Your trekking guides and porters

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.

Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.

Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.

Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.

Your safety

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass trip.

Urgent point to Note

We always suggest you to keep extra one or two days in your trek since we are taking the domestic flights from/to Lukla. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can change anytime drastically which means your flight can be delayed or at worst cancelled and postponed for the next day. Therefore, this goes to all the Everest base camp trekkers, that extra days are needed if you wish to take flights from/to Lukla.

Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass cost?

The cost of the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass varies from $1200-$2200 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.

How is the Accommodation during the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass?

In Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have some attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.

What are the permits that I need for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass?

For Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass, you will need to make two permits: Sagarmatha National Park Entrance fee {can be made in Nepal Tourism Board at Kathmandu or in Monjo} and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee {obtained in Lukla}.

How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?

Tipping is not compulsory for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.

Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass?

You can easily charge your electronic devices during Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass {with some exceptional days} but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adaptor or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.

Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass?

Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass route has good mobile network coverage these days {with few exception days}, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.

WiFi is easily available on purchase in Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass route, mostly everywhere. There are some internet cafes along the route as well from where you can use WiFi to communicate with your loved ones which is comparatively cheaper than buying the WiFi packs. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.

When is the best time to trek to Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass?

Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.

Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass?

The itinerary of our Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass.

Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass?

When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 5545 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.

Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass demands high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents including the highest passes crossing which means you need lots of practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the glaciers and highest passes. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least 2 months prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass.

What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass?

Only breakfast is included in Kathmandu while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.

The most common and the highly recommended food during the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.

Do I need a travel insurance for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass?

Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 5500 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.

What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass?

Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Everest Base Camp with Cho La Pass. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry for Everest Base Camp Trek with Cho La Pass.