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Everest & Gokyo Trekking

Everest trek + Gokyo with Cho la Pass (5,422m/17,783ft) will include everything: the incredible mountain views from Chukung, Kala Pathar and Gokyo RI.Popularly known as "The Ultimate Trek," it includes all that the Khumbu has to offer including the fascinating villages and Sherpa Buddhist monasteries and the culture and hospitality of the Sherpa people, who will surely win your hearts. After starting with a flight to Lukla (2,805m/9,200ft) we trek up to Kala Pathar view point (5,550m/18,200ft) and Everest Base Camp (5550M) the trekker's ultimate destination, you can be proud to be there. And then veer off the main trail to cross the Cho La pass (5,422m/17,783ft) into the Gokyo Valley. To top off this unique trek we climb Gokyo Ri (5,488m/18,000ft) for a panoramic view of the greatest mountain scenery in the world - including five 8000+m/26,000+ft giants and myriad other peaks of the Khumbu Himal like, Everest, Choyu, Mahakalu, Kanchanjunga, etc. Moderate to strenuous trekking from 2,805m to 5,550m (18,200ft) with one pass crossing of 5,422m (17,783ft) Accommodation on tents in the real shape of treks, runs by Sherpa families. The trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu. Clients carry a light day-pack only and walk at their own pace.

TREK HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Sherpa museum in Namche Bazar, Panoramic view from Syanbuche – Experience Sherpa culture in Khumjung village- Ascent Gokyo Ri, Grand view of Everest, Choyu, Lhotse, Nuptse and Amadablam.

Facts of the Trip

Trekking Destination: Gokyo Ri
Group Size: Min - 1
Minimum altitude: 2850m.
Maximum altitude: 5480m.
Season: September to late December and February to late June.
Grade Info: Fairly Strenuous ***
Transportatio : Aeroplane.
Total Days: 16 Days ( Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Walking Hour: Approximately 6 - 7 hours each day.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: KATHMANDU
Arrive Katmandu traditional wel-come by our representative after transferred to our Hotel. In the evening you can enjoy the sites of Thamel, where there you find  all kinds  of good restaurants .The shops never ending. You might be tired going around confusing street but you want stop wondering around. You find all types of  Nepal's eastern handicrafts, Tibetan carpets, and exquisite Jewelers. Overnight

DAY 2: KAHMANDU
Well, we give you a day time to explore Katmandu the medieval capital, Favorite destinations to get oriented are the Kathamandu Durbar Square, the central cluster of incredible temples to Nepal's myriad deities, interlaced with stalls selling all manner of fascinating wares, or Swayambunath, the hilltop Buddhist monkey temple with it's characteristic 'eyes' in four directions. Both are a short stroll from the hotel, or a quick rickshaw ride. Overnight

DAY 3: KATHMANDU - LUKLA - PHAGDING
Altitude: 2800 Meter
35 Minutes exciting flight will take us to Lukla (2840M) continues to trek Phakding. We land at Lukla airport one of the busiest airport in the country.  We meet all our staffs here introduction and continue descend 40 meter down the stone staircase to Phakding. We cross the Sherpa villages with the beautiful Mani stones and stups on our way, beautiful tea houses finally arrive Phagding on the bank of river Dudh Koshi overnight.

DAY 4: NAMCHE
Altitude: 3440 Meter
Namche Bazaar With 1Thamserku 6608m in our view we arrive in Monjo. We enter the Sagarmatha National Park and cross the long suspension bridge. We walk the right bank of the Dudh Kosi River until we cross the river again over the Hillary bridge and walk over the moraines. After the long suspension bridge the long, gradually climb of about 2,5 hour to Namche begins.  Namche, the main village in this area, is beautiful situated and surrounded with Himalayan Mountains. Overnight

DAY 5: NAMCHE
Namche Bazaar acclimatization day. The first of our carefully planned days to allow us to adapt naturally to resist our body with the climate. There is plenty to do and explore around Namche, including a Sherpa museum above the village. Overnight.

DAY 6: NAMCHE - KHUMBJUNG
Altitude: 3786 Meter
Khumjung  via Thame up the beautiful Nangpo river, through undisturbed little sherpa villages, to the lovely village of Thame (3789m). After lunch here we can visit the monastery perched on the hillside above. This is one of the best active gompas in Khumbu, with marvellous paintings and approached by a path winding along the longest carved mani wall in Nepal. Returning, we detour to the ridge line that separates the village from the amazing long view north toward the Nangpa La over into Tibet and Cho Oyu dominating the skyline. We return down river before contouring above Namche to reach the less touristy twin villages of Kunde and Khumjung, fine villages populated by more affluent Sherpa families, and dominated by the beautiful peaks of Ama Dablam. Those who took the short option straight up from Namche, should at least go up to one of the many viewpoints, for a bit of a pre-view of the peaks to come including Everest, and to boost their acclimatization process. Overnight

DAY 7: THYANBUCHE
Altitude: 3860 Meter
We decent to Phugutanga then we climb up till we arrive Thyangboche. We come across Himalayan forests and exotic wildlife including Himalayan Thar, musk deer and snow pigeon may be seen on the trail to Thyangboche ridge. We walk along a beautiful trail with excellent view of the Everest massif and the characteristic silhouette of Ama Dablam (6812m). Slowly we climb to Thyangboche and end in one of the most beautiful spots on earth! The large monastery supports a beautiful collection of Thangkas and the monks are happy to show you around. Overnight

DAY 8: THYANBUCHE - DINGBUCHE
Altitude: 4220 Meter
Trek Duration: 6 hours
After breakfast we head up to Dingbuche. On the way the majestic Amadablam over shadows our day. On the way we meet a little Sherpa village called Pangbuche continue to Dingbuche for overnight.

DAY 9: DINGBUCHE
"Acclimatization day" Today we take an excursion to Chukkung from where we can have fantastic nearest view of Amadamlam overnight At Dingbuche.

DAY 10: LABUCHE
Altitude: 4930 Meter
Lobuche we walk for 2 weeks already, slowly ascent in order to acclimatize well. We have a beautiful view from Lobuje and the Ama Dablam is seen in a different aspect here. The real top of Kantega is visible far to the left. From Thukla the trail climbs higher on the moraine to stone monuments that were built in memory of six Sherpa, who died in an avalanche in 1970, and other monuments of climbers who have perished since then. The trail then drops a bit and follows the West Side of the valley to Lobuje, a summer village. The sunset on Nuptse (7879m) seen from Lobuje, is a memorable sight. Ovenight.

DAY 11: LABUCHE - GOREKSHEP
Altitude: 5160Meter
Gorakshep We continue our trek along the Khumbu Glacier. The ascent soon becomes steeper and rougher as it crosses several side moraines. After rounding a bend in the trail, the conical peak Pumori (7161m) comes into view.  Kala Patar (5545 m); we arrive at Gorekshep. We eat our lunch and then continue to Everest Base camp (5300m).Walk to base camp requires about 5-6 hours, following the Khumbu glacier, sometimes on moraine and sometimes on the glacier itself. The walk is especially interesting for the views of the 15-meters high series of ice, a feature peculiar to Himalayan glaciers. The base camp of the highest mountain in the world is mostly inhabited by several expeditions all over the world. You can only have respect for the skill and courage of the Sherpas building the high mountain camps. Back to Gorekshep for overnight.

DAY 12: GOREKSHEP - DZONGLA
Altitude: 4838 Meter
Kalapather (5545m). On the lower slopes of the Pumori there is a ridge to the South, terminating in a small peak called Kalapather 5545m. We wake up early morning and after tea we climb up the Kalapather. From here you get the most rewarding spectacular view of the summit of Everest 8848 m, all the way to the South Col, Lhotse 8511 m and Nuptse 7879 m as well as the Lho La - the pass between Nepal and Tibet 360 panorama. Back to Gorekshep have breakfast and walk back to Lubuche for Lunch then continue to.Trek to Dzong-la below Overnight.

DAY 13: DZONGLA - GOKYO
Altitude: 4875Meter
Well, we make an early start. We gradually climb and its rather easier to do the from Everest to Gokyo-than Gokyo to Everest. There may be snow underfoot and its condition could vary. At the pass itself (17,780ft) we clamber up onto an excellent wide flat ice flow, generally really easy and safe to walk on. We are suspended up here among these beautiful peaks sculpted by hanging glaciers, a really magical scene. As we reach the other side  real  steep down section begins, As trek continues to the glaciers and finally arrive Gokyo for overnight.

DAY 14: GOKYO - DOLE
Day trek to Gokyo RI view point, after breakfast trek to Dole. Overnight.
DAY 15: NAMCHE
Trek to Namche Bazar Overnight.

DAY 15: DOLE - LUKLA
We continue to trek to Lukla. Overnight.

DAY 16: LUKLA - KATHMANDU
We take another exciting fly back to Kathmandu. Waving good bye to Himalayas and promising to come back… Now enter different world have more luxury clean up whole body. And little time for celebration. Overnight hotel.

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