After two days exploring the fascinating city of Kathmandu, we fly to Lukla to commence our trek.
We follow the Dudh Kosi (Milk River) valley, through villages inhabited by the warm-hearted Sherpa people, to Namche Bazaar with its colorful and vibrant market place. We then cross the Mong La (la means mountain pass) into the Gokyo Valley.
For the next few days, our trekking days are short, to ensure safe acclimatization as we ascend towards our lodge at Gokyo. Gokyo Ri (ri means ridge or peak) stands 5360 metre high and the views from the top are magnificent, showing all the 8000 metre peaks in the area including Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu(8201m) on the Tibetan border.
The lakes at Gokyo are usually a vibrant turquoise color, but if you visit in winter (Dec/Jan) they are likely to be deeply frozen and it is a unique experience to skate on the ice!
From Gokyo, we trek back to Lukla varying our path to visit Thyangboche, a beautiful and tranquil Buddhist monastery set high on an open ridge with the Everest massif towering above or the other option we go for passing Renjo La descending down to Thame via Lumde.
Back in Lukla we celebrate our adventure Sherpa-style with our trekking crew, before flying back to Kathmandu for more opportunities to shop, sightseeing and relax.
Option 1
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1360m) transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu, half day sightseeing tour
Day 03: Phakding (2600m)
Day 04: Namche (3446m)
Day 05: Namche, rest & acclimatization
Day 06: Mong La (3892m)
Day 07: Dole (4084m)
Day 08: Machhermo (4465m)
Day 09: Gokyo (4750m)
Day 10: Gokyo, rest & exploration
Day 11: Gokyo rest & exploration
Day 12: Dole (4084m)
Day 13: Thyangboche (3875m)
Day 14: Monzo (2835m)
Day 15: Lukla (2827m)
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 17: Kathmandu, shopping in Kathmandu
Day 18: Departure (Trek ends after breakfast)
Option 2
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1360m) transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu, half day sightseeing tour
Day 03: Phakding (2600m)
Day 04: Namche (3446m)
Day 05: Namche, rest & acclimatization
Day 06: Mong La (3892m)
Day 07: Dole (4084m)
Day 08: Machhermo (4465m)
Day 09: Gokyo (4750m)
Day 10: Gokyo, rest & exploration
Day 11: Gokyo rest & exploration
Day 12: Lumde (4368m)
Day 13: Thame (3820m)
Day 14: Monzo (2835m)
Day 15: Lukla (2827m)
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 17: Kathmandu, shopping in Kathmandu
Day 18: Departure (Trek ends after breakfast)
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Trip Duration: 18 Days
Trip Grading: Moderate
Max Altitude: 5360 M
Trip Code: EVGOK
Trip Mode: Trekking
Designed to suit those wishing to see a more remote and rugged part of the Everest region. Countless superb views of Himalayan giants, huge glaciers, beautiful lakes and a strenuous climb up Gokyo Peak rounds the trek off nicely. Expecting of 3-6 hours walking.
