Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La Pass sounds like an exciting journey for any trekker. You will enjoy your time during the trek when you partner up with the best agency for it. The hike is likely to last for around 21 days, which is a little less than a month. It is possible that it may take a little longer for you to complete the hike, though. Cho La and Renjo La Pass trek is not the same as the Everest Base Camp trek. From beautiful views of the mountains to coming close to the unique lifestyle of the people living in the Himalayan region, Everest base camp with Cho La and Renjo La pass is possibly one of the best adventure treks you will be going to.
You can take the best out of the Khumbu region when you are here. Many visitors come to the region every year for trekking purposes. These individuals don’t only come from other places in Nepal but also from all around the world. The trek is customizable, and you can choose just about any other trail to go within your trek. Exciting Nepal has everything you need covered when it comes to safety, security, accommodation, traveling, and so on. In case you need a guide during your tour, you can also have one without much problem when you partner up with us.
Make sure to read till the end of this article to know how you can make the best out of your Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La Pass Trek with Exciting Nepal. We are more than pleased to serve our valued clients with everything they need and want to know about this trek.
Overview of Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La Pass Trek
Everest base camp is possibly one of the best trekking spots for an adventurer, regardless of which part of the world they come from. The base camp has many aspects that attract people to it every year. The reason why tourism has always been at an all-time high in this region is that the Everest Base Camp is the base camp to the world’s tallest peak, Mount Everest. Everest stands at a height of 8848m, which any other peak in the world has not yet surpassed.
Moreover, it is not possible for just about any trekking and mountaineering enthusiast to make it to the top of Mount Everest. Hence, the Everest base camp is perfect to get everyone’s wish fulfilled by coming close to the peak. Plus, a lot of people also fly to the Everest base camp by helicopter.
However, in our Everest base camp with Cho La and Renjo La Pass trek, we will not be flying to the base camp. We will be traveling through Lukla to the base camp and to the passes accordingly. What you can expect from this trek are majorly more than just views of the mountains, hills, basins, valleys, and dun areas.
You will, basically, almost be exploring the whole of Khumbu region, though not each and every part. Walking through one of the highest hiking trails in Nepal is not the only aspect of this trekking experience; you will be experiencing a picturesque view of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other nearby mountains during your Cho La and Renjo La Pass trek. Likewise, you will also come through the Gokyo Lake, glaciers, and landscapes. You don’t have to go through these trails individually and can enjoy your time and trekking with your friends and family.
Further, you will also not be only visiting the aforementioned locations but more located in the Khumbu regions like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Thangnak, Gokyo, Lungden, Thame Village, Namche, and Lukla. If time allows, and if you are interested, you can also spend some time in Kathmandu, which is where you will be picked up for the trek. You will be staying in Kathmandu before and after you start and end your trek. Plus, you will be catching a flight from here.
There are many reasons why Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La Pass Trek is going to be one of the best treks of your life. You will likely fall in love with your trekking experience when you team up with Exciting Nepal. We have packaged the trek with the perfect mix of everything you can explore and not miss out, in any way, in the Khumbu region. While it is almost impossible for a person to complete a journey around a whole region in a matter of only a few days, we have made it possible with the perfect time management and expertise in trekking. You will be both safe and exploring.
While a lot of people find it hard to reach out to a trustworthy and experienced agency that is going to make their journey worthwhile, hopefully, this article will provide you with the necessary clarity as to why you should choose Exciting Nepal for your trek.
Highlights of Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La Pass Trek
Some of the highlights of the Everest base camp with the Cho La and Renjo La Pass trek are given below:
- Flight from the heart of Nepal, Kathmandu, which is the most urbanized place in the country, to one of the most rural parts of the country, Lukla.
- Trekking to some of the major trekking locations in Nepal.
- Namche Bazaar exploration.
- Visit a monastery with the most significance.
- Acclimatization at some of the most popular, culturally reflecting, and beautiful locations in the Khumbu region.
- Everest Base Camp trek through several other trekking locations in the Khumbu region.
- Exploration of the last village in the Khumbu region.
- Kala Pathhar exploration.
- Intensive exploration and visit of Cho la and Renjo La Pass.
- Visit Thame monastery.
- Come close to the Sherpa culture, traditions, religion, and lifestyle in the Himalayan region.
- Get a 360 view of mountains like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, and more.
- Experience the beauty of the natural aspects in the Khumbu region.
- Find spiritual excellence during visits to holy monasteries in the place.
- Learn about the history of the places in the Khumbu region, along with the significance of many aspects inside these places.
- If time allows, go through the exploration of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.
Itinerary for Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La Pass Trek
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2860m), then trek to Phakding (2804m), 6.5 KM Approx.
Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3445m), 8 KM Approx.
Day 03: Rest Day in Namche Bazaar.
Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3850m), 9.5 KM Approx.
Day 05: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4350m) 11 KM Approx.
Day 06: Acclimatization in Dingboche / Explore Around.
Day 07: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4950m)
Day 08: Lobuche-Gorak Shep (5,160m/17,000ft)-Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft): Gorak Shep :15km, 8-10 hrs
Day 09: Gorak Shep - Kala Pathar (5,545m/18,192 ft) - Dzonglha (4,830m/15,850ft): 15km, 8-10 hrs.
Day 10: Dzonglha - Cho La (5420m/17,778ft) - Thangnak (4,680m/15,350ft) - Gokyo (4,800m/15,580ft): 9-10 hrs
Day 11: Rest and explore Gokyo Ri
Day 12: Gokyo -Cross Renjo-la pass(5360m) down to Lungden(4370m) for 7 hours.
Day 13: Lungden - Thame village(3820m) and visit Thame monastery.
Day 14: Thame - Namche (3445m).
Day 15: Namche - Lukla (2830m).
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Detailed Itinerary - Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La Pass Trek
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2860m), then trek to Phakding (2804m), 6.5 KM Approx.
You will proceed to fly to Lukla once our representative from has picked you up from the hotel you’re staying at in Kathmandu. There are no other places in the country that directly facilitate a flight to Lukla. And no other country can directly have access to Lukla. Therefore, your journey starts with Kathmandu.
Lukla airport is rather one of the most dangerous airports in the world as it is made under dangerous conditions at one of the most rural places in the country. Therefore, you will go from a domestic airline. While being dangerous, the airport also holds great importance for trekkers and mountaineers who visit Lukla throughout the year from all around the world. The first person to climb Mount Everest, Sir Edmund Hilary, is responsible for the making of the airport, which adds all the more special value to the airport.
Once you land in the airport, you will then go ahead for a trek to Phakding. Phakding will be the first place where you will be exploring the beauty of nature in the Khumbu region. From the amazing ecological life to the overwhelmingly amazing environment, there is nothing you can miss out on when in here. Phakding trekking will energize you for your next step. You will be staying at a local tea house to spend the night.
Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3445m), 8 KM Approx.
On the second day of your trek, you will trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. The trekking will shortly stop as Namche Bazaar is a hub for visitors not to trek but to explore what the region has to offer. It is basically the biggest marketplace you will find in all of Khumbu region. Namche Bazaar has been known to have the most facilities throughout the region, given it has luxurious facilities of a good hotel, good eateries, souvenir shops, and even a Saturday market where traders come with the things you might need to purchase for your trek or for you to eat like freshly made ghee or freshly brought vegetables.
They also sell candles and fragrances in the same marketplace. Namche Bazaar will be your place to not only find what happens in a rural Himalayan market but also to discover the lifestyle of the people living there. The market area has been dedicated to serving the visitors and hence is not densely populated by residents only. Almost everyone who lives in Namche Bazaar is there to serve the visitors.
You will spend the night at a hotel here.
Day 03: Rest Day in Namche Bazaar.
Working yourself for an entire day on your second day in Khumbu will definitely need a day of rest. Namche Bazaar is great for acclimatization as well. If you are trekking in the area, you should expect yourself to get time to energize your body and habituate it to the conditions of the Himalayan region as well. A rest day is a must. Namche Bazaar is situated pretty high, considering the altitude of the place. Hence, your body will comfortably be able to adjust to the changing altitude coming further in your journey while you are resting.
You will, again, be staying at a hotel or a tea house here.
Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3850m), 9.5 KM Approx.
On the fourth day, you will move from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche. Tengboche is the home to the biggest monastery in the region, the Tengboche monastery. There are several houses belonging to people living in Tengboche village. It is going to take you around 5 hours to reach Tengboche from Namche Bazaar.
You are sure to visit the Tengboche monastery when you are in the region. The monastery had been destroyed several times in the past due to natural causes. Likewise, there are so many interesting facts associated with the monastery which a lot of people don’t know about. Your guide will surely help you with the facts related to the monastery.
Plus, you can learn a lot about the place through the murals, chortens, mani walls, and prayer flags in the monastery itself. The monastery is also a home for monks, so make sure to pay both your prayers and respect while you are there.
You will be staying at a local tea house after you are done with your day.
Day 05: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4350m) 11 KM Approx.
From Tengboche, you will be starting off your day to move towards Dingboche. Dingboche is a bit higher in altitude than Tengboche. Hence, you should be able to adjust your body accordingly. Dingboche trail will take you through the view of beautiful and mystical mountains, the natural beauty of the area, and an abundance of bamboo and rhododendron forests. Dingboche will also allow you to take a look at the beautiful wildlife and plants in the area.
After you reach Dingboche, you will have to end your day here with rest at a teahouse there. You will be sleeping there itself.
Day 06: Acclimatization in Dingboche / Explore Around.
You will wake up in the morning in Dingboche and spend a day acclimatizing here. On this day, you will not be moving to any other place as the location in itself is at a high altitude. It is not possible for one’s body to adjust to changing altitudes in a matter of just a day. Hence, Dingboche is your perfect location to acclimatize.
Moreover, you will also be exploring around when in here. You can find out more about the lifestyle of the people living in Dingboche. The beautiful mountain scenery and the natural elements of the area are other aspects that you can closely take a look at during your time here.
You will spend the night in a tea house.
Day 07: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4950m)
In the morning, right after you have your breakfast, you will trek to Lobuche, which is almost five hours away from Dingboche. You will experience the beauty of nature in the village when you are here. The village is situated 4910 meters above sea level. Lobuche is used as a camp for visitors taking a journey to the Everest base camp.
Green fields, dense forests, and stunning landscapes are some of the attractions you will find here. Lobuche, though situated at a rather tall height, serves its visitors with decent shared bedrooms or dormitories, logistics, and food.
You will spend a night in Lobuche at a local tea house.
Day 08: Lobuche-Gorak Shep (5,160m/17,000ft)-Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft): Gorak Shep :15km, 8-10 hrs
From Lobuche, you will be heading to Gorak Shep. Gorak Shep is the last village before Mount Everest and has been famous for people staying here for acclimatization and exploration of the village. Though a village, you won’t find a lot of people living here. The journey from Gorak Shep. You are likely to reach the Everest base camp in around 2 to 3 hours when you start from Gorakshep.
You won’t be spending a lot of time in the village as you will be heading towards the Everest base camp on the same day. From Lobuche, it will take you around 8-10 hours to fully trek to the Everest base camp. Everest Base Camp is definitely not for the beginners. The trail is very challenging, and not everyone will be able to accomplish the task. Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Manaslu, Cho Oyu, and many more mountains can be seen through a picturesque view from the Everest Base Camp.
One is likely to meet many other visitors, trekkers, and mountaineers when they are at the Everest Base Camp. Here, you will also be able to explore the lifestyle of the Sherpa people. The base camp area is the last village where the Sherpa people live. You will see many stone houses belonging to these people. You will spend a night at a teahouse in Gorakshep since there are no teahouses or hotels in the Everest Base Camp area. And you cannot set up a tent here either.
Day 09: Gorak Shep - Kala Pathar (5,545m/18,192 ft) - Dzonglha (4,830m/15,850ft): 15km, 8-10 hrs.
You start your day at a tea house in Gorak Shep. Then, you will be heading towards Kala Pathar. You get the perfect view of Khumbu Glacier, waterfalls, and the long range of Mahalangur Mountain range from Kala Pathhar. Kala Pathhar is also a famous viewpoint for sunsets and sunrises in the Everest area.
Exploring Kala Pathhar is truly a lifetime experience for just about anyone. Along with the sightseeing activities, it will likely take 5 to 6 hours to get to Kala Pathhar from Gorakshep. Once you are finished with the exploration, you will be heading downwards to Dzonglha at a lesser altitude than Kala Pathhar. Dzongla is all about downward trails and lush forests along the way.
You will be spending a night at a tea house here.
Day 10: Dzonglha - Cho La (5420m/17,778ft) - Thangnak (4,680m/15,350ft) - Gokyo (4,800m/15,580ft): 9-10 hrs
From Dzonglha, you will finally be heading to Cho La, Thangnak, and then to Gokyo. The whole day is likely to be around 9 to 10 hours of walking through those locations in the Khumbu region throughout the day. It is always wise to start the day at the earliest hour in the morning. It is common to find rhododendrons and juniper trees in a tropical climate during this trek. The climbing conditions throughout this day are not going to be the most favorable for a climber who has not trekked as frequently as those who are experienced. Once you are through, you will spend a night at a tea house in Gokyo. You also have to make sure that you are carrying along a cozy sleeping bag as the temperature in the area is very often more than freezing during the night, even indoors.
Day 11: Rest and explore Gokyo Ri
After having spent days of trekking, your body will call for a rest day. And there is no better place to rest than Gokyo Ri. Gokyo Ri is the go-to rest and acclimatization place for a lot of trekkers visiting the Khumbu region. When here, you don’t only rest; you also get to explore the region and go through the beautiful and soothing views of mountains like Mount Everest, Lobuche, Ama Dablam, Manaslu, Lhotse, etc., which are all at a view reach from the location. Gokyo Ri is quite accommodating, and anyone who wants to take a day off to rest also has the option to do so. You will spend the night, again, at the same tea house here.
Day 12: Gokyo -Cross Renjo-la pass(5360m) down to Lungden(4370m) for 7 hours.
From Gokyo, you will be crossing the Renjo la pass and then heading downwards to Lungden. The whole journey is likely to take you around 7 hours. A lot of people tend to get an adequate amount of rest from the earlier rest day and do better during this trek. You can see the Gokyo Lake and Gokyo village below the Ngozumba glacier from Renjo-La Pass. The staircase you will be heading down from in Lungden is made out of stones. You will spend a night at a tea house in Lungden.
Day 13: Lungden - Thame village(3820m) and visit Thame monastery.
From Lungden, you will proceed your way towards Thame village. The village is a residential area to a lot of Buddhist Sherpa people in the Khumbu region. You can take a look and explore the beauty of their culture and traditions in the village, from how they spend their day, what they eat, to all the way they decorate their houses, and so on. Likewise, you can also visit the Thame monastery when you are in Thame village. The monastery holds great significance among the people in the village.
You will spend a night in a tea house in Thame village.
Day 14: Thame - Namche (3445m).
Your trekking journey eases from here on. You will be heading from Thame to Namche. In Namche, you will be spending another relaxing day where you can both explore and rest. You will spend a night at a hotel or a tea house here.
Day 15: Namche - Lukla (2830m).
On the 15th day of your trekking journey, you will be heading to Lukla. This is likely to be an even more relaxing day as you have finally accomplished your Everest Base Camp with Cho La and Renjo La Pass Trek. You will spend a night at a teahouse in Lukla.
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Finally, you will be flying back to Kathmandu from Lukla airport on the 16th day. Our representatives will have you stay at a hotel or manage your tour through the city on this day. However, it is suggested that you take a rest day in your hotel room once you return.
Trip Cost US$ 1450 Per person
Cost Includes:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private vehicle.
- Two-night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek. A cup of tea or coffee during breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Seasonal fruits.
- Tea House hotel accommodation during the trek. Attached is the bathroom at Namche and Lukla.
- A highly experienced, helpful, and friendly government license holder Guide, his food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine.
- Porter among the two trekkers ( one porter sharing among two members) includes all his expenses, including full insurance during the trek.
- Check-in Baggage 10 KG, and Hand carry 5 KG (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
- Round Trip flight fare Kathmandu - Lukla
- Kathmandu & domestic airport taxes for Group and crews in Kathmandu and Lukla airport.
- National Park permits.
- TIMS (trekkers’ information management System.)
- Medical supplies, first aid kit box, including Oximeter and pulse meter checker.
- Trekking route map
- Sleeping bag, down Jacket, Duffel bag, and walking Poles (if you don’t have your own, To be returned after the trip is completed)
- All ground transportation.
- All government taxes.
- Official expenses.
Cost Excludes:
- Your travel insurance.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- Personal items like extra baggage check-in during the flight(Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) can be paid directly to the airline if more than 15 KG, 01 USD per KG extra. Alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
- Personal trekking Equipment.
- Extra night hotel in Kathmandu.
- Extra Activities in Kathmandu.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where is Everest Base Camp?
The Everest Base Camp is situated at an elevation of 5,364 meters on the foot of the Khumbu Glacier.
Can you see Everest from Cho La Pass?
Yes, you can easily see Everest from Cho La Pass.
What is the hardest part of the Everest Base Camp Trek?
The trails ahead of Namche Bazaar to Everest Base Camp trek might be the hardest part of the trek overall.
What are the three passes in Everest Base Camp?
Kongma La (18,209 ft / 5,550 m), Cho La (17,782 ft / 5,420 m), and Renjo La (17,560 ft / 5,360 m) are the three passes in Everest Base Camp.
How hard is Cho La Pass?
Cho La Pass has rugged and steep terrain, making it hard to go through.
Are there 2 base camps on Everest?
Everest Base Camp is one of the three base camps on Everest, besides the South base camp and North base camp.
How long does the 2 of 3 passes trek take?
It is likely to take around 21 days to trek through the 2 passes of Everest.
How risky is the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Everest Base Camp trek has a high risk of Acute Mountain sickness (AMS), cardiovascular problems, and improper itinerary.
How many people fail Everest Base Camp?
Deaths in EBC are quite rare. However, around 3 people die every year there.
Can you do Everest Base Camp without training?
If you are fit enough and don’t suffer from any type of respiratory disease, with some effort and determination, you can do the EBC trek without training.
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