Gokyo and Kalapathar via Cho La pass itinerary, one of Nepal's most famous treks to Khumbu Mountains and Sherpa country. After a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla we follow the Dudh Kosi valley to Namche Bazaar. The trail to Gokyo is a gradual ascent up the valley passing through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen. Through small yak-grazing settlements we reach the Gokyo lakes where we climb the Gokyo Peak (5480m) and enjoy stunning summit mountain scenery including Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyo. After the Cho La pass, we reach Dzongla. The views of Ama Dablam and Taweche are spectacular.
After the Zhongla ascent, we continue towards Gorak Shep and climb to Kala Pattar (5545m) from where we enjoy an impressive up-close view of Everest. Our return route passes through Tengboche, a magnificent location with a fascinating monastery, where we rest and savor the incredible scenery, including magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse (8511m) and many more. Clients carry daypack only and walk at their own pace. Walking hours will be about 6-7hr a day.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner. Includes: (D)
Day 2: Day at leisure/Hotel. Includes: (B)
Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2640m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 5: Acclimatization day/explore around. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 6: Trek to Phortse Thanga (3600m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 7: Trek to Machhermo (4410m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4750m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 9: Trek to Gokyo Peak (5480m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 10: Trek to Nyimagawa (5050m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 11: Trek to to Dzongla (4840m) via Cho La Pass (5420m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4910m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 13: Trek to Kala Pattar (5545m) and to Gorakshep (5140m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 14: Trek to Base Camp (5310m) and to Lobuche (4910m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 15: Trek to Tengbuche (3860m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 16: Trek to Khumjung (3780m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 17: Trek to Phakding (2610m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2840m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu/Hotel. Includes: (B)
Day 20: Day at leisure/farewell dinner/Hotel. Includes: (B, D)
Day 21: Drive to Airport for return flight. Includes: (B)
Note: The trek can be operated in both teahouses and camping (tented camp) on your request. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depend on your budget. Season: March till May and September till November. Tour grade: Challenging.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Airport pickup and drop
- Welcome/farewell dinner
- Hotel accommodation in KTM
- Round trip Lukla flight ticket
- All tea house accommodation
- Conservation permit
- Meals as mentioned
- Insured-equipped guide
- Insured-equipped porter
Price Excludes:
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks and bar bill
- Tipping
- Personal insurance
- Other things not mentioned
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