Everest
trek including Gokyo Lake & Peak offers the best experience of trekking
in Khumbu region. Trekkers can experience quiet trekking in Gokyo section
enjoying tranquil apperance of the glacier lake and the panoramic views
of the four 8000m. peaks ( Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu) from the
summit of Gokyo Peak (5,483m.). The views of the spectacular ice ridge
between Cho Oyu and Gyachungkang is one of the most breathtaking in Khumbu
region.
Itinerary
Day
01:
Fly
to Lukla (2800 m.). Take an easy walk to Phakding.
Day
02:
Walk
through the busy trail and view the tantalizing glimpses of Kusum
Kangru (6,369 m) Everest (8,848 m.) and Nuptse (7,879 m ). Arrive
at Namche Bazar ( 3,444 m ).
Day
03:
Rest
and acclimatization at Namche Bazaar. A pleasant day can be spent
exploring the village, talking to the Sherpas and marveling at the
incredible scenery.
Day
04:
The
trek climbs the hill to Khumjung and descends to the valley of Dudhkoshi
and arrives at Phortse Thanga (3,500m)
Day
05:
This
will be another short day trek to aid acclimatization to the altitude.
The trail climbs steeply out of valley through rhododendron forest
and juniper and large conifers appear as the elevation increases
making the trekking beautiful in Spring. The trail passes through
kharkas and summer settlements to Dole (4,200m). The views of Khumbi
La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day.
Day
06:
Today
the trek is through steep climbs in most of the places and through
kharkas where there are flat spots to reach Machhermo (4,410m).
Day
07:
The
trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley
to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descend to a river and again
climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpz glacier. a
few lakes appear on the trail and finally reaches to Gokyo (4,750m)
which is a collection of stone houses and walled pastures on the
shores of large lake. The mountain views in the Gokyo region is
spectacular. A two hour climbing on Gokyo Ri (5350m), the small
peak above the lake provides a panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Gyachung
Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, cholatse and Tawache.
Day
08:
The trek descends to Na (4,400m)
following the eastern side of the valley to Konar.
Alternative
route via Cho La Pass (5,420m)
The trek through
Cho La Pass requires some mountaineering experience and well equipped.
The pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier
crossing. An ice axe, crampons and a rope are often necessary
for crossing a small icefall at foot of the glacier on the other
side of the Pass, although in ideal conditions, there are no technical
problems and there is a trail in the rocks besides the icefall.
Gokyo - Chhugyuma
via Cho La - Dzongla - Pheriche
Day
09 :
The
trek makes a few ups and downs where the landslide and streams have
carved side valleys and arrives Phortse.
Day
10:
From
Phortse, the trail leads from a village Gompa up a steep, exposed
trail with specatcular views to upper Pangboche where it joins the
trail to the Everest region and arrives at Dingboche (4,360 m ),which
is a yak herders village.
Day
11:
Rest
and acclimatization at Dingboche. A 2-hour walk from here to the
huts at Chukung (4,700 m) will take to the glaciers flowing off
Nuptse and Lhotse.
Day
12:
Walk
up a small ridge and then contour round the base of the Khumbu Glacier.
From here, take a short steep climb to the terminal moraine of the
glacier from where the views are stunning. Arrive at Lobuje (4,930
m ).
Day
13:
Walk
up to Gorakhshep (5,288 m ) and take a climb to Kalapathar (5,545
m ). The view from the top of Kalapathar surpasses anything one
can imagine. Huge glacier ice flows all around. The mountains of
Pumori (7,145 m ), Lingtren (6, 697 m ) and Khumbutse (6,623 m )
stand close to Tibet. Capture the most beautiful view of Sagarmatha,
the roof of the world. Return to Lobuche.
Day
14:
Retrace
path to Pheriche (4,260 m ). Take the lower trail to Pangboche and
Thyngboche.
Day
15:
Descend
to Imja Khola and climb to Khumjung (3,779 m ).
Day
16:
Descend
and walk through Namche Bazaar passing under the towering Knogde
Ridge (6,186 m) and follow Dudh Kosi to Phakding.
Everest
trek including Gokyo Lake & Peak offers the best experience of trekking
in Khumbu region. Trekkers can experience quiet trekking in Gokyo section
enjoying tranquil apperance of the glacier lake and the panoramic views
of the four 8000m. peaks ( Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu) from the
summit of Gokyo Peak (5,483m.). The views of the spectacular ice ridge
between Cho Oyu and Gyachungkang is one of the most breathtaking in Khumbu
region.