HomeAsiaSouth AsiaNepalEverest Cho La Pass Glacier Crossing – EBC Trek Part 5 By Marcos Detourista on September 15, 2020. IN PHOTOS: Crossing the Cho La Pass glacier on my way from Everest Base Camp to Gokyo Lake. This is the 5th part of my epic 19-day trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Gokyo Lake, perched on the Himalayan mountains in Nepal. Highlights Chola Pass – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, Nepal Chola Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, Nepal Chola Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, Nepal Zhongla to Chola Pass – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, Nepal Dragnak – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, Nepal Dragnak to Gokyo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, Nepal Scroll down to see photos from my trip, a trail map, itinerary & more travel tips. See also: Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary. View prices online: Everest trek packages, Where to stay in Kathmandu Gorak Shep to Dzhongla Trek path: Gorak Shep (5,164 meters) > Lobuche (4,940 meters) > Chola Lake view point (4,868 meters) > Dzonglha (4,830 meters). Detour/intersection to Lake Chola & Dzonghla near Lobuche/Everest Memorial site. Lobuche to Chola Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalLobuche to Chola Lake, EBC Trek Chola Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Lake, EBC Trek Chola Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Lake, EBC Trek Chola Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Lake, EBC Trek Beautiful viewpoint near Chola Lake (4,796 meters) Lake Chola Lake Chola formed by melted snow and ice from Cho La Glacier and surrounding mountains. Sunset at Lake Chola Chola Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Lake, EBC Trek Chola Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Lake, EBC Trek Chola Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Lake, EBC Trek Dzonghla (Zonghla) Zhongla, a scenic hamlet surrounded by snow-capped mountains Zhongla – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalZhongla, EBC Trek Zhongla to Chola Pass – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalZhongla to Chola Pass, EBC Trek Dzhongla to Cho La Pass Trek path: Dzonglha (4,830 meters) > Start of Cho La Pass glacier/ice crossing (5,279 meters) > End of Cho La Pass (5,420 meters) > Dragnak/Thagnak (4,700 meters). Early morning trek from Dzhongla to Cho La Pass. Cho La Pass is all the way on top of that really steep rock cliff. Morning view on the way from Dzhongla to Chola Pass. Zhongla to Chola Pass – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalZhongla to Chola Pass, EBC Trek Zhongla to Chola Pass – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalZhongla to Chola Pass, EBC Trek Zhongla to Chola Pass – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalZhongla to Chola Pass, EBC Trek Rocky trail to Cho La Pass Cho La Pass Glacier Crossing Approaching the Cho La glacier. Chola Pass – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Pass Chola Pass – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Pass Glacier ice crossing at Cho La Pass View after the ice crossing at Chola Glacier Pass (5,279 meters) Chola Pass – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Pass Chola Pass – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Pass Cho La Pass, Everest Base Camp Trek, NepalCho La Pass View after the ice crossing at Chola Glacier Pass (5,279 meters) View from Cho La Pass. Chola Pass to Dragnak Long and steep downhill trek over loose rocks from Cho La Pass to Dragnak/Thagnak (4,700 meters). Chola Pass to Dragnak – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Pass to Dragnak Chola Pass to Dragnak – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Pass to Dragnak Chola Pass to Dragnak – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalChola Pass to Dragnak Dragnak Tiny stone house at Dragnak village, located between Cho La Pass and Gokyo. A solar-powered water heater in Dragnak Dragnak – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalDragnak, EBC Trek Dragnak – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalDragnak, EBC Trek Dragnak – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalDragnak, EBC Trek Dragnak to Gokyo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalDragnak to Gokyo, EBC Trek Ngozumpa Glacier (Dragnak to Gokyo) Trek path: Dragnak (4,700 meters) > Ngozumpa Glacier crossing starting point (4,748 meters) > Gokyo (4,750 meters). Crossing the Ngozumpa Glacier on the way from Dragnak to Gokyo. Glacial moraine pool at Ngozumpa Glacier. Dragnak to Gokyo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalDragnak to Gokyo, EBC Trek Dragnak to Gokyo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalDragnak to Gokyo, EBC Trek Approaching Gokyo village, beside Gokyo Lake, the highest lake system in the World. EBC Trek Map Array EBC Trek Itinerary See full itinerary & highlights: EBC-Gokyo Circuit Trek (19 days) Day 10 – Gorak Shep to Dzonglha Distance hiked: 10.6 km Starting elevation: 5,164 meters Ending elevation: 4,830 meters Elevation change: 334 meters (212 meters up, 560 meters down) Hike duration: 7 hours (incl. lunch/rest breaks & photo stops) Time 0900 Start trek from Gorak Shep (5,164 meters) 1130 Lobuche (4,940 meters) 1315 River Crossing & Intersection OTW to Chola Lake (4,868 meters) 1440 Chola Lake (4,796 meters) 1600 Dzonglha (4,830 meters) Sleep: Maison Sherpa. Recommended! Day 11 – Cho La Pass (Dzonglha to Dragnak) Distance hiked: 8 km Starting elevation: 4,830 meters Ending elevation: 4,700 meters Elevation change: 130 meters (642 meters up, 784 meters down) Hike duration: 7 hours (incl. lunch/rest breaks & photo stops) Time 0630 Start trek from Dzonglha (4,830 meters). Very steep uphill trek to Cho La Pass. 0645 OTW to Cho La Pass (4,906 meters) 0745 OTW to Cho La Pass (5,055 meters) 0845 Cho La Pass glacier/ice crossing (5,279 meters) 0920 End of Cho La Pass (5,420 meters). Very steep downhill trail to Dragnak, over loose boulders. 1120 OTW to Dragnak (5,102 meters) 1240 OTW to Dragnak (5,128 meters) 1345 Dragnak/Thagnak (4,700 meters) Sleep: Tashi Friendship Lodge Day 12 – Dragnak to Gokyo Distance hiked: 3.6 km Starting elevation: 4,700 meters Ending elevation: 4,750 meters Elevation change: 50 meters Hike duration: 3 hours (incl. lunch/rest breaks & photo stops) Time 1100 Start trek from Dragnak (4,700 meters) 1125 Ngozumpa Glacier crossing starting point (4,748 meters) 1240 Ngozumpa Glacier (4,749 meters). Middle part of the crossing. 1315 Start of the last uphill climb at the end of the Ngozumpa Glacier (4,768 meters) 1400 Gokyo (4,750 meters) EBC-Gokyo trek series Itinerary & Highlights: EBC-Gokyo Circuit Trek (19 days) Day 1 to 2: Lukla Airport to Namche Bazaar Day 3: Namche Bazaar & Mt Everest View Day 4 to 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche & Dingboche Day 7 to 9: Dingboche to Everest Base Camp via Lobuche & Gorak Shep Day 10 to 12: Chola Pass & Gokyo Day 13 to 19: Gokyo Lakes & the circuit trail back to Lukla Before you go See also: Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary. View prices online: Everest trek packages, Where to stay in Kathmandu Don’t leave yet. There’s more! 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