EBC via Cho La Pass (Clockwise Route)- Solo 21M (March 2026)

Hey everyone,

I (21M from Singapore) am heading EBC this March for a solo hiking trip (no guide or porter). I’d love some feedback on my itinerary. I have a few questions, and I'd love to get any teahouse recommendations along the route too. I would really appreciate your thoughts.

1. For the Cho La Pass, what do I need to prepare in terms of water and food?
2. For this time of year, is a sleeping bag needed?
3. If I am doing this trek solo, how will the booking of teahouses work? Can the teahouse owner from the previous lodge help me book ahead?
4. For food/teahouse prices, is it true that you can stay at a discounted/free rate if you eat in the teahouse?
5. Where's the best place to get the wifi cards?
6. Any specific lodges recommendations in Gokyo, Thagnak, and Dzongla?

Here's my itinerary
Mar 21
Land in Kathmandu in the morning, search for gear in Thamel. if flight rerouted to Ramecchap, take overnight jeep to Ramecchap

Mar 22
Kathmandu -> Lukla Flight
Lukla -> Phakding -> Monjo Trek (14.5km, 4-5h)

Mar 23
Monjo -> Namche Bazar Trek (8km, 5h)

Mar 24 (Acclimatisation day)
Namche Bazar -> Everest View Hotel

Mar 25
Namche Bazar -> Mongla -> Phortse -> Dole (11km, 5h)

Mar 26
Dole -> Luza -> Machhermo -> Gokyo (13km, 9h)

Mar 27 (Acclimatisation Day)
Gokyo -> Gokyo Ri -> Gokyo 4th lake -> Gokyo

Mar 28
Gokyo -> Thagnak (3.5km, 3h)

Mar 29
Thagnak -> Cho La Pass -> Dzongla (9km, 8h)

Mar 30
Dzongla -> Lobuche -> Gorekshep -> Kala Patthar sunset -> Gorekshep (14km, 10h)

Mar 31
Gorekshep -> EBC -> Lobuche (7km, 4h)

Apr 1
Lobuche -> Pangboche (14km, 6h)

Apr 2
Pangboche -> Namche Bazar -> Manjo (16km, 7h)

Apr 3
Manjo -> Lukla (13.5km, 5h)

Apr 4
Lukla -> KTM Flight

I'd love for any criticism or feedback please :) TIA!