Trekking to Gokyo Valley and Kalapatthar is a dramatic hike that is a fine alternative to the popular Everest Base Camp trek. One takes the normal trekking route of the Everest base camp trek up to Namche but from there the track deviates. The route takes one through the serene beauty of the Gokyo Valley with sparkling lakes contrasted by mighty snowcapped snow peaks. Furthermore, it is highlighted by many significant achievements: the ascent of Gokyo Ri for a panoramic view of some of the top ten majestic mountains: Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu; the crossing of Cho La pass (5420m), a challenging pass in the high Himalayas rarely attempted by trekkers; a close-up view of Everest from Kalapatthar; finally planting one’s footprint at the Everest base camp – something many people dream of. All these and more justify a truly fabulous trek. And on the return we take our guests to visit significant cultural sites: Pangboche, a traditional Sherpa village with old traditional monasteries; Tengboche, famous for its ornately decorated Tibetan monastery. Finally, there is the Himalayan flight from Lukla to Kathmandu which offers magnificent views of the earth’s highest mountain range.
Trekking to Gokyo Valley and Kalapatthar is a dramatic hike that is a fine alternative to the popular Everest Base Camp trek. One takes the normal trekking route of the Everest base camp trek up to Namche but from there the track deviates. The route takes one through the serene beauty of the Gokyo Valley with sparkling lakes contrasted by mighty snowcapped snow peaks. Furthermore, it is highlighted by many significant achievements: the ascent of Gokyo Ri for a panoramic view of some of the top ten majestic mountains: Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu; the crossing of Cho La pass (5420m), a challenging pass in the high Himalayas rarely attempted by trekkers; a close-up view of Everest from Kalapatthar; finally planting one’s footprint at the Everest base camp – something many people dream of. All these and more justify a truly fabulous trek. And on the return we take our guests to visit significant cultural sites: Pangboche, a traditional Sherpa village with old traditional monasteries; Tengboche, famous for its ornately decorated Tibetan monastery. Finally, there is the Himalayan flight from Lukla to Kathmandu which offers magnificent views of the earth’s highest mountain range.
Day 01 : Khamandu to Lukla by air. Trek to Phakding
Day 02 : Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 03 : Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization
Day 04 : Trek to Phortsethanga
Day 05: Trek to Dole
Day 06: Trek to Machhermo
Day 07: Trek to Gokyo
Day 08: Trek to Dragnak
Day 09: Trek Cho La to Dzongla
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche
Day 11: Trek to Kalapatthar and return to Lobuche
Day 12: Trek to Pangboche
Day 13: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 14: Trek to Lukla
Day 15: Lukla to Kathmandu by air
