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Nepal, the home to eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, is rich in spectacular mountains vistas and scenic diversity. Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo-Ri and crossing over the Cho-la pass makes you experience the magnificent Everest area. It is famed not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures, colorful festivals and Buddhist monasteries. Further, the legend of Yeti, believed to be living in the Khumbu region, adds a mysterious characteristic to the trekking experience.
Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo/ Cross Cho-La trek offers you the tour to the grandeur-famed Khumbu area. After a few days of sightseeing in Kathmandu valley, this demanding trek through Gokyo Lake and over the Cho-La Pass (5420m), leads into the Khumbu valley above Lobuche up to the majestic viewpoint of Kalapathar and back to Lukla via Tengboche and Namche Bazar. This strenuous trekking is rewarded with spectacular Himalayan scenes, including four of the world’s eight highest peaks: Cho-Oyu (8201m), Makalu (8485m), Lhotse (8516m) and Mt. Everest (8848m). Breathtaking mountain vistas are complemented by visits to Sherpa villages, homes and monasteries that offer you an insight into the quiet yet vibrant Sherpa culture.
The itinerary given is a suggested outline for the trek, which covers the highlights of the Khumbu and other popular places. Details may vary as per the personal taste and time schedule of each client. The schedule caters teahouse trekking, expedition style trekking where porters carry your tent and food, or a combination of both. We offer trekking experiences with proper attention to the acclimatization of trekkers.
Caution: Following a proper acclimatization process is crucial. In a high altitude trek that requires considerable sleeping time, lack of attention to this aspect can lead to dire consequences.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m) and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Catch a morning flight to Lukla (2,850m) and after taking a good rest, trek to Phakding (2,610m).
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazar (3,450m) via Hillary Bridge.
Day 04: The entire day is for acclimatizing in Namche Bazar. Those who wish to hike can do an optional trekking to Syangboche airstrip (3,750m) and Khumjung (3,800m).
Day 05: Trek to Dole (4,050m).
Day 06: Trek to Machhermo (4,470m).
Day 07: Today, early morning trek to Gokyo Lake (4,750m) for pristine views.
Day 08: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,360m) and spend time gazing at the beautiful views of several mountains including Mt. Everest.
Day 09: Trek to Dragnak (4,700m).
Day 10: Cross Chola-La Pass (5,420m).
Day 11: Trek Lobuche (4,910m).
Day 12: Trek Gorekshep (5,140m) and hike up to Everest Base Camp (5,380m).
Day 13: Spend hiking up to Kalapathar (5,550m).
Day 14: Trek to Tengboche (3,870m).
Day 15: Today, incline from Tengboche to Namche Bazar.
Day 16: Descend back to Lukla.
Day 17: Catch a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 18: Drive to the airport for final departure back home.
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Be received by our staff that will help in assisting you to get transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu with BB Plan.
After an early breakfast, we take a morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2850m) and trek to Phakding (2610m) via Chaurikhark and Thado Koshi. Your trek starts from Lukla – a little village with an airstrip at the end of a valley. Lukla is the entry to the Khumbu region where Mt Everest lies. The vegetation is mostly pine.Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After an early morning breakfast, trek Phakding (2610m) to Namche Bazar (3450m) via Hillary Bridge. It will take approximately 5-6 hours of walking. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
We spend a day acclimatizing at Namche Bazar. Today we have an optional hiking to Syangboche airstrip (3750m) and Khumjung (3800m) green valley. It will take approximately 5-6 hours of walking. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After breakfast, we trek from Namche Bazar via Mon-La (3985m) also known as Small view Point and Phortse Thenga (3250m) to Dole (4050m). It will take approximately 6-7 hours of walking. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After breakfast, we trek to doleup toMachhermo (4470m). If the weather persists to be pleasant, then we can have a wonderful view of Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201m). It will take approximately 3-4 hours of walking. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After breakfast, we trek from Machhermoup to Gokyo Lake (4750m) or Dudh Kunda via First & Second Lake. It will take approximately 3-4 hours of walking. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After breakfast, we climb up to Gokyo RI (5360m). From there we can see glorious views of Mt. Everest, Cho- Oyu, Amadablam, Lhotse, Makalu and many more famous mountains. We then return from Gokyo-Ri and the rest of the day is for acclimatization to cross the Cho-La pass.It will take approximately 5-6 hours of walking. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After breakfast, we then trek to Dragnak or Thangna (4700m) via wonderful Ngozumpa glacier, the longest glacier in Everest Region where walking approximately takes 5 -6 hours. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
Today, we start an early morning by waking up at 3:00 a.m. with hot or packed breakfast. We cross to Chola-La Pass (5420m) and spend the night at Zongla (4710m). It will take approximately 8-10 hours of walking. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After breakfast, we trek to Lobuche (4940 m). We stop over for lunch and if anybody wants to hike at Lobuche, then we can have a wonderful view of Changrinup Glacier. It will take approximately 6-7 hours of walking. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After breakfast, we then trek to Gorekshep (5140 m). After lunch, we then climb to Everest Base Camp (5380m). It will take approximately 8-10 hours of walking. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After breakfast, we hike up to Kalapathar, (5550m) the highest altitude point of this trek and down to Pheriche (4243m) where walking takes 8-10 hours. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After breakfast, we trek to Tengboche (3870 m) via Pangboche (3930 meters) and Deboche. It will take approximately 5-6 hours of walking. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After Breakfast, we trek to Big Market at Everest Region: Namche Bazar (3440m) where walking takes approximately for 7-9 hours. Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
After breakfast, we descend down to Lukla (2860 m) at our ending point of our trek and proceed to Lukla Airport.Overnight stay at guesthouse or lodge.
Take an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu with BB Plan.
Transfer to airport for International departure or the above itinerary can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make a shorter or longer one. We will follow accordingly.
Although this trip is currently unscheduled, Richa Tours is keen to prepare the necessary arrangements for the group or yourself. Feel free to contact us. The best months to travel this destination are between March to May and October to November.
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