Everest Base Camp from Thanga to Gorak Shep: We conquer the notorious Cho La Pass

Day 9: Thanga to Dzongla via Cho La Pass Distance: 5.58 milesElevation Gain: 2,479 ft What. A. Day. This was one of the most intense—and rewarding—days of the entire trek. Cho La Pass is exactly what sets this route apart from the standard EBC path. It’s steeper, more remote, and far more physically demanding. From …