The Gokyo Valley is perhaps the most spectacular valley in the Everest trekking region. The trail to Gokyo Lake has a network of small lodges which have recently seen big improvements in food and accommodation facilities.
The main highlight of the trips are sensational Ngozumpa Glacier, one of the largest Glacier in the Khumbu, the beautiful lake at Gokyo, and the side trek to the top of Gokyo Kang (5360m) from where most spectacular views of Mount Cho-Oyu (8152m), Makalu (8475m), Lhotse (8511m) and of course, Mt. Everest (8848m). We trek at a steady place allowing ample time for acclimatization and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the renowned Sherpa Hospitality.
Day 1 : Flight Kathmandu – Lukla (2,840 m) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m) 5 hrs
Day 2 : Phakding (2,610 m) – Namche Bazaar (3,450 m) 6 hrs
Day 3 : Acclimatization day Namche Bazar (3,450 m)
Day 4 : Namche Bazar (3,450 m) – Phortse Thanga (3,680 m) 4-5 hrs.
Day 5 : Phortse Thanga (3,680 m) – Dhole (4,110 m) 3-4 hrs
Day 6 : Dhole (4,110 m) – Machherma (4,470 m) 3-4 hrs
Day 7 : Machherma (4,470 m) – Gokyo (4,750 m) 4 hrs
Day 8 : Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) and return to Gokyo (4,750 m) 3 hrs
Day 9 : Gokyo (4,750 m) – Dragnag (4,700 m) 3 hrs
Day 10 : Dragnag (4,700 m) – Dzongla (4,830 m) via Cho-La pass (5,420 m) 7-8 hrs
Day 11 : Dzongla (4,830 m) – Lobuche (4,910 m) 5 hrs
Day 12 : Lobuche (4,910m) – Gorak Shep (5,140 m). Visit to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) 8 hrs
Day 13 : Gorak shep (5,140 m) – early morning climb Kala Patthar (5,550 m) – Pheriche (4,240 m) 8 hrs
Day 14 : Pheriche (4,240 m) – Tengboche (3,860 m) 5 hrs
Day 15 : Tengboche (3,860 m) – Monjo (2,835 m) 7 hrs
Day 16 : Monjo (2,835 m) – Lukla (2,840 m) 6-7 hrs
Day 17 : Flight Lukla (2,840 m) – Kathmandu
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