Gokyo-kalapather Trek

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Trip Overview

Start from

kathmandu

Ends at

kathmandu

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17 Days/16 Nights

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Highlights:

Reach via flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2860 m above sea level).
Trek to Namche Bazar (gateway to the Mount Everest), at an altitude of 3440 m above sea level.
Majestic view of Mount Khumbila (5761m) from Khumjung village (3790 m above sea level).
Experience the presence of Gokyo Lakes at an altitude of about 4700 to 5000 m above the sea level (world's highest freshwater lake).
Experience natural wildlife inside Sagarmatha National Park.
Beautiful view of the Gokyo Ri peak (5357 m) alongside Ngozumpa Glacier.
Closeup view of the tallest peak in the world, Mount Everest, from Kalapathar.

Itinerary

1Day 1: Kathmandu to Lukla (via flight) and trek to Phakding

The trek starts with you departing from Kathmandu via a flight to Lukla, which approximately
takes 35 to 40 minutes. Lukla is technically an entry point for all the tourists who want to get a
glimpse of what Mount Everest and other mountain peaks have to offer. Descending from Lukla
(2860 m) to Phakding village (2610 m) ends the first day of the trekking. Our first night is spent
in Phakding.

2Day 2 Phakding to Namche

The destination for our second day is Namche Bazar (3440 m), which is the most popular
destination among tourists who come to visit the Khumbu region every year. We spend the
night at Namche.

3Day 3 Rest at Namche:

For our third day, we will be resting at Namche Bazar and preparing for our upcoming trek for
the next day.

4Day 4 Namche to Dole

Little climb after Namche and walking gradual along side and views with High mountains and after Sanasa climb to Mong La 4010m after down to Phortse Tenga. It is beautiful walk through the Pine and Birch trees may encounter with Musk dear on the way up to Dole above tree line.

5Day 5 Dole to Machharmo

Walking along the Alpine meadow with Yaks and alpine High land Birds and flowers with Cho Oyu (8153m) views in the North. This is short walk but altitude wise it is necessary stop at Machharmo.

6Day 6 Machharmo to Gokyo

Walk north in to Dhudkosi valley via Fanga. After passing Waterfalls water from Gokyo lakes encounter with first lake, Second lake than third lake Gokyo with surrounded mountains over night.

7Day 7 A day at Gokyo

This is the day for explore round the areas. Wake up early morning to hike up Gokyo ri (5483m) for 360 views including Everest and Makalu. Late morning back to Gokyo and explore for fifth lake and Nagjumba Glacier than back to Gokyo over night.

8Day 8 Gokyo to Dragnag

Leaving Gokyo same path down and from the third lake turn to east over the Glacier and short walk to Dragnag over night.

9Day 9 Dragnag to Cho La pass

This is the hard day on trek start early morning with pax lunch along the up hill and turn east with boulders and steep climbing up to pass. Pass always with ice, some time deep snow and than walk down to Dzonglha.

10Day 10 Dzonglha to Lobuche

Walk down southeast and turn to east north. From the trek Pheriche and Dhugla visible way south right hand side and good views of mountains surrounds. Walking along the Khumbu valley to Lobuche.

11Day 11 Lobuche to Ghorakshep to Everest Base Camp Duration

Walking in the Khumbu valley alongside of Khumbu Glacier and after Ghorakshep walking along the glacier or some time on glacier too. Hard catching breathes and spends some time at EBC than back to Ghorakshep.

12Day 12 Gharak Shep to Kalaptthar

Wake up early morning and walk up to Kalapatter for Sun rise Views of Everest, Nupse, Lohtse, Pumori just above and Khumbutse and beautiful views of Khumbu Glaciar and back down to Lodge and walk down to Dingboche via Dhugla.

13Day 13 Dingboche to Chhukung ri

After breakfast start trek with just daypax gradual up hill to Chhukung (4700m) and steep climb up to Chhukung ri for 360 views of Himalayas, than walk down to Dhingboche over night. Also good trip to Glacier or to Imjatse valley trip makes good trip.

14Day 14 Dingboche to Namche Bazar

Leaving behind 360 views of high Himalayan ranges slow down to Diebuche via Pangboche and climb to Tengboche monastery one of the world Heritage site can be visit for self-purification. down hill treks goes to Phunki Tenga and climb back Namhce via Khumjung and Sansa and down to Namche Bazar for good lodge.

15Day 15 Namche Bazar to Lukla

Down hill through the Pine forest leaving behind Everest and cross the several bridge on the Dudkosi river greener vegetation and cultivation along the Sherpa villages. Walking along the Dudkosi river and stay high passing couple villages and arrive at Lukla.

16Day 16 Lukla to Kathmandu

Early morning fly to Kathmandu and drive to Hotel

17Day 17 Free Day and farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Enjoy the day in Kathmandu – Nepal ‘s capital city – and prepare for the next day’s back home. Overnight Accommodations: Hotel/guesthouse Meals Included: breakfast and dinner in finest Nepali Traditional Restaurant

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