• Destination

    Nepal

  • Region

    Everest Region

  • Trip Type

    Trekking

  • Trip Duration

    15 Nights/16 Days

  • Group Size

    Minimum 04 Pax

  • Season

    Spring and Autumn

  • Maximum Altitude

    5,360m/17,582ft

  • Flight

    RCH-LUA-RCH

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  • Itinerary
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Introduction

The Cho Oyu Base Camp trek is one of thrilling adventure to the base of world’s sixth highest peak, Mt. Cho You (8,201m) via fresh water lakes situated at highest elevation of world, Gokyo Lakes. On the way to Base camp, we will walk through the shore of all the five lakes.

Every year thousands of tourist come to this Region for trekking, climbing, etc. as this destination2 offers varieties of destinations and routes for trekking with different grade of difficulties, hundreds of peaks and mountains for climbing, beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains, lush green hills, flowing rivers, flora and fauna and many more.

This 16-days trekking in the Gokyo Region covers the major parts of Sagarmatha National Park with the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains, lush green hills, flowing rivers, flora and fauna and many more. The trail follows the Dudhkoshi River to its source – a series of emerald green lakes. The climb to the Gokyo Ri (5,360m) features a magnificent and wilder view of world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), fourth highest peak, Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), fifth highest peak, Mt. Makalu (8,463m), sixth highest peak, Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and other snowcapped mountains, Cholatse, Nuptse, Taboche, and many other peaks. For completing this trek, one must by physically and mentally prepared as we need to walk over various glacier and ice parts.

Highlights of Trek

  • Journey to the base of world’s sixth highest peak of the world, Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m)
  • Magnificent view of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848.86m) and other snowcapped mountains such as Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Tawache, Mt. Numbur, Mt. Kusum Kanguru, and many other peaks.
  • Listed in the UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, Sagarmatha National Park enrich in vast diversity of flora and fauna.
  • Experience of flying to one of the adventurous airport of the world, Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla at an elevation of 2,840m,
  • Explore the lifestyle, culture and tradition of Sherpa Community.
  • Sherpa Cultural Museum, Art Gallery National Park Museum, Buddhist Monasteries such as Tengboche Monastery, oldest sherpa villages.
  • Gateway of Khumbu Region, Namche Bazar with Irish Pub, small club and bars, massage centre, hospitals, souvenir shops, restaurants, bakery shops, and many more.

This trek is an alternative to Everest Base Camp Trek. If you are seeking to a bit challenging trek, then Everest Three Passes trek can be good option that will cover the Gokyo Region as well. Not only this, if you are expert on climbing, you can do trekking to EBC as acclimatization walk and on return, you can opt for either Lobuche Peak (6,119m) Climbing or Island Peak (6,189m) Climbing. You can climb Island Peak after completing Three Passes trek. In spite of these extreme adventures, if you are beginner but do no wish to trek up to base camp can do short trek of Everest View Trek upto 3,880m (Hotel Everest View) which is suitable when you have less time.

 

What we offer on Trekking?

  • Strong and Reliable Team of Guide, Assiatant Guides, strong porters, and other trekking support team.
  • Pre-booking of Accommodation on best available teahouse lodges facilitated with attached bathrooms (wherever possible) and domestic flight at the earliest.
  • Though the internal flight provided 15 Kg Baggage allowances, we will take care up to extra 5 Kg. (Total: 20 Kg per person).
  • During the trekking, we offer free of charge to explore every possible sites such as Monastery, Cultural Museum, National Park Museum, art and exhibition centre.
  • Emergency survival kit such as rope coil, first aid medical kit, oxygen concentrator with modern masks and regulators.
  • Duffle Bags, Booklets of Detailed Itinerary, souvenirs, local SIM cards, and many more.
  • Sleeping bags and Down Jackets on rent.

 

Best Season 

Spring Season (March-May) and Autumn Season (September to Early December) are considered as the best time to go Cho Oyu Base Camp Trek as we can expect mild temperature in the day and night and clear blue sky. However, the unpredictable weather pattern of mountain can cause frequent changes in the weather of specific places. Before trekking, we will inform the estimated weather pattern and temperature for trekking period during briefing session.

 

Essential Trekking Gears

As we do trekking from temperate to snowline regions upto 5,360m, we will experience difference in  temperature, so we must be prepared to tackle the hazardous situation. The right choice of right gears will definitely help us to reach to the targeted points. For the more details, you can click here for essential trekking gears. You can also print the checklist of trekking gears as you need to pack each and every gear that will be useful for the trekking.

For more details of trekking, please refer to the trekking notes, You can find them on Gears Sections as well.

We focus on the safety and healthy performances of trekkers above 3000m with ample acclimatization days to minimize the risk of High Altitude Sickness. We provide a wilderness first aid treatment and backup oxygen concentrator with modern masks and regulators.

Infusion Trip Adventure team operates responsible tours and trekking and provides all-inclusive travel services. You will get worry-free services regarding the permits, fees, meals and accommodation along the trail. We are concerned with the pre-arrangement and booking for smooth operations of your trip. Your safety and enjoyment are always our main concern. With the experiences of travel, trekking and expedition for more than 7 years, we value the difference between a good experience and a great experience. Our reputation speaks for itself, we provide high-quality professional services to continuously exceed customer’s expectations and reinforce its market position in the field of trekking, expedition and tour-related services.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed by a beautiful garland of seasonal flowers at the gate of the International Arrival Terminal.
With the final counting and loading of luggage into the vehicle, you will transfer to the hotel and check in.
After welcome refreshments, there will be a short briefing with the Infusion Trip Adventure Representative. You will get general information and orientation about the tour or trek.

Then you have free time in Kathmandu. You can explore the city.

In the evening – welcome dinner and traditional show in an authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu. You will enjoy your dinner with different types of dances.

  • Accommodation

    Premium Hotel

  • Meals Included

    Welcome Dinner

Day 02: Half-Day Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and drive to Mulkot (495m/1,625ft)

After breakfast, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, including Pashupatinath Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

After the sightseeing tour, start to drive to Mulkot for about 4 hours via BP Highway to about 132 Km. Upon arrival at Mulkot, check into the resort and get refreshments with swimming.

  • Accommodation

    Tourist Standard Resort

  • Meals Included

    B, D

  • Driving Distance

    96 Km

  • Driving Duration

    4 Hours

Day 03: Drive to Manthali Airport & Fly to Lukla – 20 mins & start Trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,560ft)

Early morning, drive to Manthali Airport for about one and a half hours. And check in at the airline’s counter and board the flight of Lukla. This 20-minute flight provides a magnificent view of the massif Himalayan Ranges in the north. Upon arrival at Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla, meet the trekking support team, assistant guide & porters.
Before commencing the trek, stop at a nearby lodge for hot tea/coffee and light snacks. Then start to trek to Phakding for about 3 hours by exploring the charming town of Lukla with hotels and shops lining both sides of the traditional cobbled street. Just at the end of town, there is a check post where we need to get the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit and Sagarmatha National Park Permit Fee. The trail is downhill and easy to walk and passes through beautiful human settlements of Chheplung, Thadokoshi, and Ghat, and ultimately descends to Phakding (2,610m).

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Driving Distance

    36 Km

  • Driving Duration

    1.5 Hours

  • Flight Time

    20 minutes

  • Walking Distance

    9.3 Km

  • Time Duration

    4 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    + 2115m

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft)

Breakfast at the teahouse. Packing and preparations for a trekking day.

With the rule of 6-7-8, we will have breakfast at 7 am and start to walk at 8 am towards Namche Bazar. This day, most of the trekkers find it a little bit difficult as we will gain 830m of elevation within 6 hours. For the first half, the trail is easy following the river bank. At Monjo, we will stop at the check post to check the permits and enter Sagaramatha National Park and descend to Jorsalle where we will stop for Lunch.
Leave the main village and follow the trail on the left bank of the Dudhkoshi River.
Walking for 30 minutes more, we will reach Hillary Bridge from where we will walk uphill. Near halfway, we will get a chance to see Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Lhotse (8,516m), Taboche, Kusum Kanguru (6,339m), Thamserku, and many other peaks. After climbing for 3 hours we will reach Namche Bazar.
This prosperous town is the largest in Khumbu. Mt. Thamserku (6,648m) and Kwangde Ri (6,624m) loom along the east and west of the village. The sacred mountain Khumbila (5,707m) dominates the skyline along the west.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    9.8 Km

  • Time Duration

    7 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    + 830m

Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar.

On this day we will explore Namche in the morning time. Before leaving Namche Bazar, we will visit Sherpa Cultural Museum, Mount Everest Documentation Center, Sagarmatha National Park Museum and Tenzing Norgay Memorial.
Then we will continue to walk towards Everest View Hotel. En route, we will stop at Shyangboche Airstrip (3,775m) to visit Sagarmatha Next. At the Visitors Centre, you will find information about Sagarmatha National Park and the Khumbu region including History, Geography, Culture, Climbing & Trekking, Flora & Fauna, as well as the environmental challenges that we are facing and possible solutions. Then continue walking to Hotel Everest View (3,880m) and return to Namche Bazar.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    3.4 Km

  • Time Duration

    4 hours

  • Elevation Variation

    +/- 440m

Day 06: Trek to Dole (4,200m/13,776ft)

Leaving Namche Bazar, we will ascend towards Kyanjuma and the trail descends further down to Sanasa, where the trail divides. The left trail climbs around and up towards Mong La Pass. Mong La is said to be the birthplace of Lama Sangwa Dorje. From Mong La, the route goes downhill to Phortse Tenga for about 30-40 minutes. From here, the route to the Dole path heads left up into the forest and climbs to some more isolated houses. The trail climbs steadily around a side valley and eventually makes a short sharp climb to reach Dole. 

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    12 Km

  • Time Duration

    7 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    +560m

Day 07: Trek to Machhermo (4,470m/14,662ft)

From Dole, we climb steadily along the side of the valley, where rhododendron forests give way to scrub juniper as the altitude increases. The trail passes many summer settlements (Yarsa), which are used when yaks are taken to these pastures to graze in the summer months. Excellent views of Cho Oyu can be seen from here, as well as Kantega and Thamserku.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    5.3 Km

  • Time Duration

    5 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    +270m

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4,790m/16,302ft)

The trail continues a steady climb and descends very slightly towards Phang. Then descend slightly, following one of the rivers which flow down the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We climb a steep rocky incline into the valley by the side of the glacier, passing the first of the holy lakes. We soon arrive at the second of the lakes, crossing the path which heads across the glacier to Cho La. The third lake is known as Dudh Pokhari and on its eastern shore is the settlement of Gokyo. Walking by the side of the lake, the scenery is breathtaking with the summits of Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang reflected in its emerald green waters.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    7.1 Km

  • Time Duration

    7 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    +320m

Day 09: Hike to Cho-Oyu Base Camp (5,150m/16,892ft) and explore

On this day we will explore the fourth and fifth Gokyo Lakes located to the north of Gokyo Village. After a hike of nearly 2 hours, we arrive at 4th Gokyo Lake aka Thonak Tsho (4,840m). Eventually, we continue our hike to 5th Gokyo Lake known as Ngozumpa Tso (4,980m). A small hill adorned with prayer flags is situated on the verge of the moraine to the east of this lake. Passing the 5th Lake, we will continue follow the Ngozumpa Glacier and reach the 6th Lake of Gyazumpa Tsho with several small lakes and the on the shore of these lakes,  Southern Cho Oyu Base Camp is located.

From the view point near to the base camp (5,140m), breathtaking vistas including snow-clad peaks like Everest, Nuptse Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Gyachung Kang can be sighted. After gazing at nature’s splendour, we trek down to Gokyo (4,790m).

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    17 Km

  • Walking Duration

    12 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    +/-350m

Day 10: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,360m/17,582ft) and trek to Dole

This morning, we go ahead with our trek to Gokyo Ri (5,360m), which overlooks Gokyo Village situated eastern shore of the Dudh Pokhari (third Gokyo Lake).

It takes about three hours to conquer the summit where we can lay our eyes on the grandeur of snow-covered massifs. This phenomenal vista embraces more of Everest gracefully surrounded by Makalu (8,485m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Cho Oyu (8,188m).

Besides these, we can also spot other magnificent peaks like Nuptse (7,861m), Changtse (7,543m), and many more. Few speculate that the finest Everest view observed from here is even better than that from Kala Patthar.

Eventually, we climb down to Goyko then and continue down to the Machhermo. At the end of the day, we arrive in Dole village (4,200m).

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    15 Km

  • Walking Duration

    12 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    +390m/-1,160m

Day 11: Back track to Namche Bazar(3,440m/11,284ft)

In the morning, start the trek towards Namche by following the path around the eastern flanks of the hills. At the rear is the beautiful west face of the Thamserku (6,608m) and Kang Taiga (6,685m). Upon arrival at Namche, check into the lodge. You are free to rest or go around the bustling Namche Bazaar.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    12 Km

  • Walking Duration

    6 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    -760m

Day 12: Backtrack to Phakding (2,610m/8,560ft)

Free time in the morning.

After breakfast, descend from Namche Bazaar towards the Hillary brifdge and further walk towards Jorsalle. The trail further follows the bank of Dudhkoshi river and passes the beautiful village of Monjo, Chhumoa and other small human settlements and reaches Phakding.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    9.8Km

  • Walking Duration

    6 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    -830m

Day 13: Back track to Lukla (2,840m/9,315ft)

Early morning, start an uphill walk to Lukla for about 3 hours. We will reach Lukla for lunch. It is a delightful ending to the trip as we enter the busy village of Lukla.

 

In the evening, there will be a small farewell program for the trekking team.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    9.3 Km

  • Walking Duration

    4 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    +230m

Day 14: Fly to Manthali Airport, Ramechhap & drive back to Kathmandu.

After an early morning flight from Lukla to Manthali Airport of Ramechhap, meet the awaiting vehicle at Airport and drive back to Kathmandu for about 4 hours and check into the hotel. You will have time to relax after the long journey, breathe easily and just rest at your hotel before completing your Himalayan Adventure with us.

  • Accommodation

    Hotel in Kathmandu

  • Meals Included

    B, L

  • Flight Time

    20 minutes

  • Driving Distance

    132 Km

  • Driving Duration

    5 Hours

Day 15: Contingency day on trek or Kathmandu in case of bad weather or health issues.

If the plan goes smoothly with the flight on the required day/time, this day will be a free day in Kathmandu for leisure activities or sightseeing tours (on your own), last-minute shopping, bag packing, etc.
Eve: Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepali Restaurant in Kathmandu.

  • Accommodation

    Hotel in Kathmandu

  • Meals Included

    B, D

Day 16: Transfer to International Airport for final departure.

Timely transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport to board an onward flight to home country 3 hours earlier than the scheduled flight departing time. We wish you a happy journey during your flight from Nepal to your home country with the hope to see you on your next visit to Nepal.

  • Meals included

    B

Services Included

  • Services of all arrival/departure and ground transfers in a private vehicle accompanied by an English-speaking tour representative/escort/guide.

  • Round trip of Ramechhap/Lukla/Ramechhap on a fixed-wing aircraft which permits a baggage allowance of 15 kg per person that weighs Hand carry bag and check-in baggage.

  • Three-night accommodation at a Hotel in Kathmandu on a Twin/Double Room Sharing on a bed and breakfast basis inclusive of all applicable taxes.

  • 12 Nights’ accommodation during the Cho You Base Camp Trek at the best available trekkers lodges served with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at all places.

  • Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu with an experienced English Speaking Tour Guide inclusive of all monument fees.

  • Welcome and Farewell Dinner at Authentic Nepalese Restaurant in Kathmandu featuring a cultural program.

  • A team of Experienced trekking guide, assistant guide and porters (as required in the ration of 2:1) with their daily wages, equipment, meals, clothing, and insurance, etc.

  • Updated and Detailed Trekking maps with contour lines.

  • Permits & Documents – Sagarmatha National Park Permit, Pasang Lhasa Rural Municipality Permit

  • Safe Drinking water (2L per person per day), Local SIM Card, Souvenirs.

  • Comprehensive First Aid Medical Kit with a backup Oxygen Cylinder with mask & regulators.

Services Excluded

  • International Airfare from/to Kathmandu

  • Nepal Entry Tourist Visa (USD 50 for 30 days)

  • Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu (except Welcome and Farewell Dinner)

  • Any additional stay in Kathmandu before and after the trekking (in case of any reason).

  • Personal Equipment including trekking gear, clothing, toiletries, Personal Medical Kit, and any other items.

  • Personal Porters can be arranged on request in advance and charge USD 25 per day.

  • Personal expenses such as; laundry, bar bills, tips and gratuities to the trekking support team, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, internet services, toiletries, battery charges, soft drinks, etc.

  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance or “Umbrella Insurance” covering; Illness, hospitalization, travel medicines, loss of valuables, thefts, change of itinerary, flight and tour cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances and most of all Emergency Helicopter Charter for evacuation purposes.

  • Any items that are not mentioned in the above ‘Services Included Section.’

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