Gokyo Lakes & Cho La crossing

18 days · Strenuous · up to 5,420 m

A quieter Everest-region alternative: six sacred lakes, Renjo or Cho La, and sunrise from Gokyo Ri with fewer crowds than the classic EBC trail.

Overview

Fly to Lukla, ascend gradually via Dole to Gokyo, optional Cho La to Dzongla or Renjo La loop, descend via Thame or classic Namche route.

Highlights

  • Acclimatisation in Namche & Machhermo
  • Gokyo Ri & Ngozumpa glacier approach
  • Cho La pass link toward Everest views
  • Teahouse comfort with hand-picked lodges