This trek offers you the bucket-list dream of achieving Everest Base Camp with the added challenge of conquering Cho-La Pass (5420m) and witnessing for yourself the intense beauty and magic of the string of turquoise gems known as Gokyo Lakes. In 18 days you will be blown away by the kaleidoscope of contrasting colours present amongst the incredibly wide variety of flora and fauna. In the Namche valley, keep your eyes on the lookout for the colourful danphe (Impeyan pheasant), Nepal’s national bird, as well as the elusive musk deer and Himalayan thar. Taking the main trail at Shanasa, you will have fantastic views of flanking snow-capped mountains of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7861m), Makalu (8481m), Cho Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang (7922m) while hearing the forceful rush of foaming water in the glacial fed Dudh Khosi (Lit. “Milk River”) as you pass Phortse Village on your way to the high alpine pastures of Machhermo. As you approach the stunning,emerald lakes of the world’s highest freshwater lake system prepare to be amazed by the sheer scale and the way they contrast so intensely with backdrop of greys, whites and blacks present in the surrounding mountains and rocky landscape. Take in sensational mountain views from the summit of Gokyo Ri (5357m) before heading over the Cho-La pass and continuing your epic journey to Everest Base Camp and back to Lukla for your mountain flight to Kathmandu. This trip is not only about breathtaking scenery, be prepared for the opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of the Sherpas and to be invited into their unique world and culture. Highlights also include visiting famous Tibetan monasteries of Tengboche and Pangboche…Get in touch with your mind, body and soul…
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Difficulty level
Hard
These treks typically require you to do 6-7 hours each day over steep hilly terrain on usually rough trails but with no real extremes of weather. Treks in this category can include trekking to elevations of up to 5500m with daily ascends of around 400-700m.When trekking at higher altitudes, your body needs to adjust to lower levels of oxygen and this provides added physical challenge to the trek. It is important to be physically fit and to prepare your body by doing regular exercise prior to embarking on your trek. Previous hiking or camping experience is preferable.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel, welcome dinner, overnight Hotel.Day 2
Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu, preparation day, overnight Hotel.Day 3
Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2650m), 3-4 hours, overnight teahouse.Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3435m), 6-7 hours, overnight teahouse.Day 5
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar, overnight teahouse.Day 6
Trek to Dole (4040m), overnight teahouse.Day 7
Trek to Machhermo (4410m), 4-5 hours, overnight teahouse.Day 8
Trek to Gokyo (4750m), 3-4 hours, overnight teahouse.Day 9
Acclimatization day in Gokyo, overnight teahouse.Day 10
Trek to Thangnak (4690m), 3-4 hours, overnight teahouse.Day 11
Cross Cho La Pass (5420m) and to Dzongla (4700m),7-8 hours, overnight teahouse.Day 12
Trek to Lobuche (4900m), overnight teahouse.Day 13
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357m) and return to Gorakshep (5100m), 8-10 hours, overnight teahouse.Day 14
Trek to Pheriche* (4200m), 7-8 hours with Kala Patthar (5545m), overnight teahouse.Day 15
Trek to Monjo (2800m), 4-5 hours, overnight teahouse.Day 16
Trek to Lukla (2850m), 5 hours, overnight teahouse.Day 17
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu (1350m), overnight Hotel , farewell dinner.Day 18
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