Apr 28 - May 3, 2024 | 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.
April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.
At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in
April. The highest point on the trek is
Kala Patthar at
5643 m. During
April, expect high temperatures of around
2.5°C (37°F)
and lows down to
-13.5°C (8°F)
at Kala Patthar.
Itinerary (6 days)
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Sun Apr 28 (day 1) |
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Gokyo (4750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.9°C (46°F) and lows of about -8.1°C (17°F) in April. Overnight |
Mon Apr 29 (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 |
Tue Apr 30 (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 |
Wed May 1 (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 |
Thu May 2 (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 |
Fri May 3 (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!