There are some short and interesting "climbs" of Gokyo Ri, Chukkung Ri and Kalapatthar for the classic views of icefalls and glaciers of Mahalangur Himalayan range which comprises of five major 8000+ m. peaks - Everest, Cho O Yu, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar and Makalu. Gokyo & Kalapathar via Cho La pass itinerary, one of Nepal's most famous treks to the Khumbu Mountains & Sherpa country. After a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla we follow the Dudh Kosi valley to NamcheBazaar. The trail to Gokyo is a gradual ascent up the valley passing through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen. Through small yak-grazing settlements we reach the Gokyo lakes where we climb the Gokyo Peak (5480m) and enjoy stunning summit mountain scenery including Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyo. After the Cho La pass, we reach Dzongla. The views of Ama Dablam and Taweche are spectacular. After the Zhongla ascent, we continue towards Gorak Shep and climb to Kala Pattar (5545m) from where we enjoy an impressive up-close view of Everest. Our return route passes through Tengboche, a magnificent location with a fascinating monastery, where we rest and savor the incredible scenery, including magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse (8511m) and many more.
| Trip Duration: |
18 Days |
| Best Time : |
Oct-Nov/March-May (Weather in Nepal) |
| Grade: |
Strenuous |
| Highest access of the trek: |
Kalapattar 5,545 Meters and Cho La Pass (5,420 m) |
| Culture: |
Sherpa Buddhism Tibetan based |
| Mode of trekking tour: |
Tea House Equipment and clothing Checklist |
| Himalayan sights: |
Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Kusum Kagaroo, Kwande, Nuptse, Lotse |
| Most Attraction of the trek: |
Great Highest mountain view. Cost includes / excludes |
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- Single Supplement: Only applies if you specifically request single accommodation.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu Transfer to the Hotel [1,338m].
Day 02: Sightseeing Tour In Kathmandu afternoon free [1,338m].
Day 03: Mountain Flight To Lukla [2,810 m],Trek To Phakdaing [2,640 m].
Day 04: Trek To Namche Bazaar [3,440 m].
Day 05: Rest Day At Namche [3,440 m].
Day 06: Trek To Dole [3,620 m].
Day 07: Trek To Macchermo 4,440 m].
Day 08: Trek To Gokyo [4,750 m].
Day 09: Trek To Ascent Of Gokyo- Ri And Back To Gokyo [4,750 m].
Trek To Thangna (4700 meters).
Day 10: Trek To Dzongla Via Chola-Pass.
Day 11: Trek To Lobuche [4,930 m].
Day 12: Trek To Gorakchep [5,170 m]. / Everest Base camp [5,350 m]. trip in the afternoon
Day 13: Trek To Kalapattar [5,545 m]. And Back To Dingboche [[4,350 m].
Day 14: Trek To Namche Bazaar [3,440 m].
Day 15: Trek To Lukla [2,810 m].
Day 16: Fly Back To Kathmandu [1,338m].
Day 17: In Kathmandu [1,338m].
Day 18: Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time
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