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GOKYO, KALA PATTAR & EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
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Trek to High Valley of Khumbu, fabled Gokyo Lakes, Cho La pass (5330 m) and Everest Base Camp – 19 days
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An outstanding trek visiting all of the high valleys of the Khumbu with time to explore villages and monasteries and to sample the incredible hospitality of the Sherpa people.
Flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, we trek slowly up the Dudh Kosi Valley to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. Time to acclimatize before following the quiet trail to Thami village in the Bhote Kosi Valley and visiting the ancient Buddhist monastery here. Descending to Khumjung we are treated to incredible views of Kangtaiga and Thamserku and the Nuptse-Lhotse wall with Everest rearing above. At Khumjung we camp below Khumbila Peak, home of the patron God of the Khumbu, before making our way up the Dudh Kosi Valley to Gokyo's alpine lakes and an ascent of Gokyo Peak [18,000ft./5496m.]. The views from here are tremendous, a 360 degree panorama of snow capped peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and many more.
From Gokyo we rejoin the main trail to Everest Base Camp after crossing famous 5330 meter Cho La pass. Our route provides a magnificient approach to the Khumbu glacier with unbelievable vistas of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. We follow the Khumbu glacier, first to Lobuje and on to Gorakshep. Our camp here gives us the opportunity to ascend Kala Pathar [18450ft./5554m.] for even more spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, including Everest South-West face. We also have a day to visit Everest Base Camp at the foot of the immensely impressive Khumbu ice fall.
Our descent will take us to Dengboche in the Imja Khola Valley before returning to Lukla via Thyangboche and Namche Bazaar. A flight to Kathmandu concludes another spectacular trek to the top of the world. |
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Trip Facts |
Trip duration: 19 Days
Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging
Activity: Trekking and sightseeing
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: FOT/TH/GAP
Accommodation: Hotel, camping or Lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flights
Maximum altitude: 5554m
[FOT: Fully Organized Trek or Camping Trek
TH: Tea House (Lodge)
GAP: Guide, Accommodation & Porter |
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Outline Itinerery |
Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding [2656m]
Day 04 - Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 05 - Rest day in Namche
Day 06 - Trek to Dole [4084m]
Day 07 - Trek to Machermo [4410m]
Day 08 - Rest day in Machermo
Day 09 - Trek to Gokyo [4750m]
Day 10 - Rest day - Ascent of Gokyo Ri [5483m]
Day 11 - Trek to Tragnag [4690m]
Day 12 – Cross Cho La pass (5330m) & Trek to Lobuche [4928m]
Day 13 - Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m], ascent of Kalapattar 5554 m
Day 14 - Trek to Everest Base Camp [5357m] & return to Gorak Shep
Day 15 - Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 16 - Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 17 - Trek to Lukla [2800m]
Day 18 - Fly to Kathmandu
Day 19 - Depart Kathmandu |
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PRICE: Per person on twin sharing
Single room supplement: USD50
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Lodge Trek |
Camping Trek
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GAP Trek
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2 persons: USD 1560
3-5 persons: USD 1480
6-9 persons: USD 1390
10-14 persons: USD 1295
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2 persons: USD 2260
3-5 persons: USD 2115
6-9 persons: USD 1970
10-14 persons: USD 1815
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2 persons: USD 1080
3-5 persons: USD 1020
6-9 persons: USD 950
10-14 persons: USD 875
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1) Lodge trek
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide, porters and all meals
2) Camping trek
Includes: Guide, Porters, Cook, All meals and tents
3) Guide, Accommodation and Porter trek (GAP trek)
Includes: Accommodation, guide and porters
Excludes: Food
PRICE INLUDES:
All meals during trek (except for GAP trek)
Accommodation during trek (tent on camping trek, lodge on GAP and lodge trek)
Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare
English speaking local expert guide, porters
Sagarmatha National park fees
3 nights accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on double sharing with breakfast
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
Airport transfers and escort
Equipment clothing for porter & staffs
Insurance for all staff & porters
PRICE EXCLUDES:
International flight & departure tax
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client's insurance.
Contact us at
office@explore-himalaya.com
for more information about this tour. |
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TESTIMONIALS
“Very well organized. Excellent porters, trek, guides. We would recommend this holiday to our friends”
Name: Helen Olsem and Geoff Thomas
Country: Denmark
Area: Gokyo and EBC
“Thank you very much for those 2 weeks. I’ll never forget the hospitality of Nepali people. I propose Explore Himalaya to my friends”
Your trek guide: “Chewan hold everything in his hand”
Name: Meszaros Pal
Country: Hungary
Area: Gokyo, Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp
“Absolutely an all over excellent experience. We will recommend”
Name” Trine and Max Strunck
Country: Bangladesh
Area: Gokyo, Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp
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WANT TO JOIN A GROUP ! |
We organize this trek on fixed departure dates as well. More details. |
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