Mar 21 - Mar 26, 2025 | Change
Take the scenic route to Everest Base Camp over the 5420 m (17,782 ft ) Cho La. The route over this glacial clad pass is tough but rewarding. Descending with spectacular views a Ama Dablam the route joins with the traditional trail following the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp. In addition to Everest Basecamp, you will climb to the dizzying height of 5643 m (18,513 ft) and view one of the most magnificent panoramas in the Himalayas atop Kala Patthar.
March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
March. The highest point on the trek is
Kala Patthar at
5643 m. During
March, expect high temperatures of around
-0.5°C (31°F)
and lows down to
-17.5°C (1°F)
at Kala Patthar.
Itinerary (6 days)
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Fri Mar 21 (day 1) |
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Gokyo (4750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.9°C (41°F) and lows of about -12.1°C (10°F) in March. Overnight |
Sat Mar 22 (day 2) |
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Gokyo Ri (5360 m)
About 1-2 ascent from Gokyo |
Dragnag (4800 m)
About 2 hours from Gokyo Overnight |
Sun Mar 23 (day 3) |
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Cho La Pass (5420 m)
About 2-3 hours from Dragnag |
Dzongla (4800 m)
About 2-3 hours from Cho La |
Lobuche (4940 m)
About 3-4 hours from Dzongla Overnight |
Mon Mar 24 (day 4) |
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Gorak Shep (5164 m)
About 2-3 hours from Lobuche |
Everest Base Camp (5380 m)
About 3 hours from Gorak Shep |
Gorak Shep (5164 m)
About 3 hours from Everest Base Camp Overnight |
Tue Mar 25 (day 5) |
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Kala Patthar (5643 m)
About 1-2 hours climb from Gorak Shep |
Lobuche (4940 m)
About 2 hours from Gorak Shep |
Phortse (3840 m)
About 5-6 hours from Lobuche Overnight |
Wed Mar 26 (day 6) |
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via Cho La & Everest Base Camp Itinerary Reviews
Gokyo Valley via Cho La & Everest Base Camp led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
Goyko and Cho La were the highlights of the trip more spectacular than EBC, but bring light crampons! its very icy just over the pass!