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EVEREST REGION

 

GOKYO LAKE/ EVEREST BASE CAMP

This trek gives you the ample opportunity to explore the Everest region thoroughly and provides the possibility to walk through some of the most dramatic landscape through Kumbu Himal, Gokyo valley and pass. Starting by flying half an hour to Lukla, we will be in the Sherpa village, alpine area and below the highest mountains in the world. The route follows the Dudh Koshi to its source near the Gokyo Lake to the west of Everest Base Camp. Trekkers have an opportunity to climb Gokyo Peak (5,483m) which offers excellent view of Cho Oyo (8,154m), Everest (8848m), Makalu (8,475) and many other peaks. After crossing the Chyugima La pass (5420m) the route circles back via Everest Base Camp, Kala Pathar and Thyangboche monastery to Lukla.

Day 01  Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.
Day 02  Tour in Kathmandu.
Day 03  Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding.
Day 04-17  On trek.
Day 18  Fly Lukla /Kathmandu.
Day 20  International departure.

Code: SAANT3

Starting from: Lukla

Ending at: Lukla

Grade:
 

Highest access of the trek:
Cho - La Pass (5420m), Kalapathar (5545m)

Culture: Sherpa Buddhism

Himalayan sights:
Cho-Oyu, Everest, Makalu, Kusum Kanguru,Numbur, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kwangde, Island Peak etc.

Mode of trekking: Camping.

Most attraction of the trek:
Trek to Gokyo lake, ascent of Gokyo Peak, Cho-La pass & touch the Mt. Everest.

Departures: Feb-May, Aug-Nov