Everest Chola Pass and Gokyo Lake Trekking Highlights:
“sensational views of an array of high snow capped mountains, dramatic landscapes, verdant high valleys, Buddhist culture, warm-friendly hospitality of high landers, pristine lakes, breathtaking view points, in the heart of world’s heritage ‘Sagarmatha National Park’ and on the foot of world’s number one Mt.Everest”.
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| View of Gokyo Lakes from Gokyo Ri Hilltop! |
BUNA's outstanding Everest Chola Pass and Gokyo Lake Trekking leads to visiting the high lush valleys of the Khumbu with time to explore villages and monasteries and to sample the incredible hospitality of the Sherpa people. The adventure begins with a sweeping flight to Lukla.
Everest Chola Pass and Gokyo Lake Trekking follows slowly to Phakding your first day and night’s overnight spot at Phakding time to acclimatize, before following the quite trail to turquoise Gokyo Lakes and Khumjung village in the high valley and visiting the ancient Buddhist monastery here. At Gokyo, morning hike to Gokyo Ri top for the world’s most fabulous views of the surrounding peaks and landscape including the giant Mt.Everest, Mt.Makalu and Cho Oyu. Our journey includes a visit to Thame and Khumjung village seldom frequented by trekkers, the trek continues on with an incredible view of Khangtiaga, Thamserku and the Nuptse – Lhotse wall with the Mt. Everest rearing above. At Khumjung, we camp below Khumbila Peak, home of the patron God of the Khumbu, before making our way through lovely forests towards Pangboche and Thyangboche the many highlights of the adventure.
The views along the trail throughout are tremendous, the panorama of snow capped chain of mountain ranges to all sides on the way. Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Cho finally ends at Lukla after a memorable adventure, from Lukla a scenic sweeping flight of 30 minutes reaches you back to the hustle bustle of Kathmandu city and in the comfort of the Hotel.
Trip Profile:
Mode of trekking: On Lodge basis.
Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Highest Altitude gain: 5,357m at Gokyo Ri & 5,545m at Kalapatthar.
Trekking Duration: 16 -17 days.
Total Trip: 20-21 days.
Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Highest Altitude gain: 5,357m at Gokyo Ri & 5,545m at Kalapatthar.
Trekking Duration: 16 -17 days.
Total Trip: 20-21 days.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu1,300m via respective airlines.
Day 02: A day in Kathmandu with half day tour.
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m. 6 hrs.
Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatisation.
Day 06: Trek to Khumjung 3,730. 2-3 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Phortse Tenga 3,900m. 4 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Dole 4,200m. 3-4 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Machermo 4,410m. 3-4 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Gokyo 4,760m. Approx: 4-5hrs.
Day 11: Morning hike to Gokyo-Ri and trek to Dragnak 4-5 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Dzongla 4,440m via Tsho-la. 6-7 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Lobuche. 4,930m. 5 hrs.
Day 14: Trek to Gorakshep 5,180 m & proceed to Everest Base Camp, 5,340m
Day 15: Trek to Pheriche 4,200m with a hike to Kalapathar 5,545m. 5-6 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Thyangboche. 3,867m, 5-6 hrs.
Day 17: Trek to Monjo. 2,830m. 6-7 hrs.
Day 18: Trek to Lukla. 4-5 hrs.
Day 19: Fly Lukla-Kathmandu and rest day
Day 20: Transfer to Airport for the International departure.
