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Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Ri
A slightly longer variant of the classic Everest Base Camp trek taking in the turquoise Gokyo lakes and an ascent of Gokyo Ri and Cho La Pass.
This high altitude mountain trek explores the heart of the Sherpa homeland, visiting Namche Bazaar before ascending the stunning Gokyo Valley to the glacial lakes under Cho Oyu (8153m). Here we climb Gokyo Ri for a marvellous view of Everest and the rest of this high mountain wilderness before we make the trek towards Base Camp.
This high altitude mountain trek explores the heart of the Sherpa homeland, visiting Namche Bazaar before ascending the stunning Gokyo Valley to the glacial lakes under Cho Oyu (8153m). Here we climb Gokyo Ri for a marvellous view of Everest and the rest of this high mountain wilderness before we make the trek towards Base Camp.
Brief Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu airport, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel. O/N in hotel.
Arrive Kathmandu airport, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel. O/N in hotel.
Day 2
Lukla (2840m) - Phakding (2610m)
An early start for the dramatic flight through the mountains to Lukla. After lunch we have a short trek to our first night's halt at Phakding. O/N in lodge.
An early start for the dramatic flight through the mountains to Lukla. After lunch we have a short trek to our first night's halt at Phakding. O/N in lodge.
Day 3
Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Beginning with a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes a waterfall. All day, we pass villages interspersed with magnificent forest- rhododendron, magniolia trees and giant firs. And on the way to walking you will be rewarded your first glimpse of Kusum Kanggru, Thamserku, Everest and Nuptse. A steep climb up to the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar. O/N in lodge.
Beginning with a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes a waterfall. All day, we pass villages interspersed with magnificent forest- rhododendron, magniolia trees and giant firs. And on the way to walking you will be rewarded your first glimpse of Kusum Kanggru, Thamserku, Everest and Nuptse. A steep climb up to the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar. O/N in lodge.
Day 4
Acclimatisation Day in Namche Bazaar
Acclimatisation is most important before proceeding to a higher elevation. It is therefore recommended that you take a short day walk to Thamo or relax and explore the sherpa culture of Namche. O/N in lodge.
Acclimatisation is most important before proceeding to a higher elevation. It is therefore recommended that you take a short day walk to Thamo or relax and explore the sherpa culture of Namche. O/N in lodge.
Day 5
Namche Bazaar - Kyangjuma (3620m)
Trek via the Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Kunde. Also we visit the monastery and then drop down to the main trail at Kyangjuma. O/N in lodge.
Trek via the Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Kunde. Also we visit the monastery and then drop down to the main trail at Kyangjuma. O/N in lodge.
Day 6
Kyangjuma - Dole (4050m)
Crossing the Mon La (3900m), we enter the Gokyo Valley which is the main drainage for the glaciers of Cho Oyu. We trek as far as Dole. O/N in lodge.
Crossing the Mon La (3900m), we enter the Gokyo Valley which is the main drainage for the glaciers of Cho Oyu. We trek as far as Dole. O/N in lodge.
Day 7
Dole - Machermo (4465m)
The trail climbs steadily up valley on forested hillside and through open pasture. There are several refreshment halts en route to our lodge at Machermo. O/N in lodge.
The trail climbs steadily up valley on forested hillside and through open pasture. There are several refreshment halts en route to our lodge at Machermo. O/N in lodge.
Day 8
Acclimatisation day at Machermo
Today we stay in Machermo for our acclimatisation before carry on higher up towards Gokyo. O/N in lodge.
Today we stay in Machermo for our acclimatisation before carry on higher up towards Gokyo. O/N in lodge.
Day 9
Machermo - Gokyo Lakes (4800m)
This morning we head for the lakes at Gokyo, following a scenic path to Pangka (4548m) and descend to the west side of the Ngozumba Glacier. An excellent view both down the valley to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu. Finally we reach Gokyo (4750m), which is a collection of stone houses and walled pastures on the shores of large lake. O/N in lodge.
This morning we head for the lakes at Gokyo, following a scenic path to Pangka (4548m) and descend to the west side of the Ngozumba Glacier. An excellent view both down the valley to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu. Finally we reach Gokyo (4750m), which is a collection of stone houses and walled pastures on the shores of large lake. O/N in lodge.
Day 10
Gokyo Ri (5360m) - Tagnak (4700m)
Early start and long walk. Ascent to Gokyo Ri. As we climb up, we will be rewarded with views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu, four of the eight highest mountains on earth. O/N in lodge.
Early start and long walk. Ascent to Gokyo Ri. As we climb up, we will be rewarded with views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu, four of the eight highest mountains on earth. O/N in lodge.
Day 11
Tagnak - Cho La (5330m) - Dzongla (4830m)
A big day crossing the Cho La pass. Our trek begins from climbing by amazing cliff of Tagnak. After we get to small hidden valley, where we can see Cho La Pass. Descend to the yak grazing area of Dzongla. O/N in lodge.
A big day crossing the Cho La pass. Our trek begins from climbing by amazing cliff of Tagnak. After we get to small hidden valley, where we can see Cho La Pass. Descend to the yak grazing area of Dzongla. O/N in lodge.
Day 12
Dzongla - Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5140m)
We start to walk above a glacial lake and pass the small Cho La glacier. After we join the main trail just below Lobuche and climb steeply into the moraine of the Khumbu glacier. Carry on walking towards Gorak Shep. O/N in lodge.
We start to walk above a glacial lake and pass the small Cho La glacier. After we join the main trail just below Lobuche and climb steeply into the moraine of the Khumbu glacier. Carry on walking towards Gorak Shep. O/N in lodge.
Day 13
Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp (5340m)
Today we visit Everest Base Camp with amazing views of the Khumbu Ice Fall and up towards the Western Cwm far above. Come back to Gorak Shep. O/N in lodge.
Today we visit Everest Base Camp with amazing views of the Khumbu Ice Fall and up towards the Western Cwm far above. Come back to Gorak Shep. O/N in lodge.
Day 14
Kala Pattar (5643m) - Pheriche (4600m)
Our day starts from walking up to Kala Pattar. After a descent we keep heading straight for Ama Dablam on flat terrain until we reach the large village of Pheriche. O/N in lodge.
Our day starts from walking up to Kala Pattar. After a descent we keep heading straight for Ama Dablam on flat terrain until we reach the large village of Pheriche. O/N in lodge.
Day 15
Pheriche - Tengboche (3620m)
In the morning we descend the Pheriche valley with spectacular views of Ama Dablam and after join the main Imja Khola Valley, which we follow down to Pangboche. Then we walk through the rhododendron forests to Tangboche. O/N in lodge.
In the morning we descend the Pheriche valley with spectacular views of Ama Dablam and after join the main Imja Khola Valley, which we follow down to Pangboche. Then we walk through the rhododendron forests to Tangboche. O/N in lodge.
Day 16
Tengboche - Monjo (2950m)
We walk down to the Dudh Koshi River and the village of Phunki. After reaching Namche Bazaar, we carry on walking towards the village of Monjo, where we stay for a night. O/N in lodge.
We walk down to the Dudh Koshi River and the village of Phunki. After reaching Namche Bazaar, we carry on walking towards the village of Monjo, where we stay for a night. O/N in lodge.
Day 17
Monjo - Lukla (2840m)
Mostly downhill today following the fall of the Dudh Kosi River. After we make the final short climb to Lukla. O/N in lodge.
Mostly downhill today following the fall of the Dudh Kosi River. After we make the final short climb to Lukla. O/N in lodge.
Day 18
Lukla - Kathmandu
Taking a morning flight to Kathmandu. O/N in the hotel.
Taking a morning flight to Kathmandu. O/N in the hotel.
Day 19
In Kathmandu
Today we have a guided sightseeing tour of the city's main attractions, this will include some of the city's colourful Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples. O/N in the hotel.
Today we have a guided sightseeing tour of the city's main attractions, this will include some of the city's colourful Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples. O/N in the hotel.
Day 20
Departure
We transfer you to the international airport to take a flight for your onward destination.
We transfer you to the international airport to take a flight for your onward destination.
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Visa Requirements
All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay.
Most nationalities require a visa for Nepal, which can be obtained in advance or on entry. The current cost of a visa on arrival in Kathmandu is $25 for a 15 day visa, $40 for 30 days, $100 for 90 days, and all are multiple entries (you will also need one passport size photograph).
All other nationalities should check with their nearest embassy.
For information on how to obtain visas please call us for advice or try Travcour on 0207223 5295 Kit List
While walking you will be required to carry your own day pack that will have water, warm clothes, maybe gloves and a hat etc. You will require suitable walking boots which we suggest are worn in and waterproof.
We will send you a comprehensive kit list with the welcome pack that we forward, upon your booking with us. Rental Options
There are no hidden cost on any of our tours. If you require rental of a sleeping matt or sleeping bag we can arrange that for you. Feel free to call our team if you have any questions that you may feel need answering. Local Customs
Nepal is where it all began, from the first british expedition in 1922, to Hillary's successful ascent in 1953, to today; where literally thousands of people from all over the world come to the Kumbu valley, to Annapurna and the Himalayas to share in the incredible Mountains that seperate the northern Tibetan Plateaus from the hot lush southern jungles of India.
Home to a massive eight of the worlds highest peaks, Nepal is home to over 29 million people and is predominantly Hindu (80%). The people that have lived in the mountains are mainly Buddhist (10%) and so the stuppas and temples adorn every shoulder and rocky outcrop throughout the Himalayas. Most of Nepal is rural, with its people living simple, subsistant lives. Which is why a trek or a bike tour into the mountains really gives one the cultural experience and feeliing that this is a truly special country. Trip highlights
Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and Buddhist Stupa
Climbing Kala Pattar, walking on the Khumbu glacier and visit Everest Base Camp
Climbing Gokyo Ri for a marvellous view of Everest
Khumjang Village and Skull of Yeti
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Countries: Nepal
Next trip: 24 Feb 2012
Price: from £1250
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