GOKYO LAKE TO EVEREST BASE CAMP (CHOLA-PASS) TREKKING

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‘in the heart of world’s highest peak via Tsho-la pass’
Trekking around world’s highest Mt. Everest at 8,848 m / 29,028 ft from Himalayan mediterranean climate, alpine to arctic climate zone  awesome scenery of world’s highest peaks from the highest point at Gokyo Ri, Tsho-la and Kalapatthar hill top, amazing traditional Buddhist culture of the Highlanders ‘Sherpa’ Sweeping scenic flight both ways with parallel views of snow capped peaks, in the picturesque turquoise Gokyo lake with view of Mt. Cho-Oyu.

Solukhumbu Treks & Expedition offers an outstanding exotic destination Gokyo Lake to Everest Base Camp, where you will be surrounded by awesome high peaks within its amazing landscapes from both side of high Khumbu Valley.
On this trek Gokyo Lake to Everest Base Camp you can marvel the scenery from Mt. Everest (8,848m / 29, 028ft) Lhotse (8,516 m-24,940 ft), Nuptse (7,855m-25,772 ft) and Lho – La or Khumbutse peak (6,036 m – 19,992ft) Mt. Lingtren (6,749 m / 22,142 ft) Chnagtse ( 7,583 m / 25,230 ft) Mt. Pumori (7,161 m / 25,772 ft)  Ama Dablam ( 6,812 m / 22,480 ft) Kangtenga (6,782 m / 22, 380 ft) Tharmarserku ( 6,623 m / 21, 855 ft) Kwangde (6,011 m / 19,837 ft) Kusum Khanguru (6,373 m / 21,030 ft) holy peak of Khumbi-la (5,761 m / 19,012 ft) and as far world’s 5th highest Mt. Makalu (8,463 m / 27, 766 ft) 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu (8,201 m / 26,906 ft) with trekking peaks Island Peak / Imjatse (6,160 m / 20,328ft) Lobuje Peak (6,119 m / 20,192 ft) Pokhalde ( 5,806 m / 19,159 ft) and many other smaller unnamed peaks.
Gokyo Lake to Everest Base Camp one of the most fascinating and adventurous trek with a traverse of high pass Thso -la 5, 367m this adventure starts from the small airstrip at Lukla and then towards Gokyo Lake to Everest Base Camp and concludes back at Lukla, the trek is moderate  in the beginning and to adventurous where all types of travelers can join in this wonderful walking journey and the time duration taking just a little more 2 weeks in the comfort of warm cozy lodge known as tea houses along the route.
Everest Base Camp & Kalapathar is the second busiest trekking destination after Annapurna region, one of the most unique journeys leading from mediterranean of mid hills to arctic landscapes and climate zone, all these drastic change in temperature found only in the high valleys and mountains of Khumbu area with dramatic change in vegetations and its awesome scenery.
This trek leads through many traditional Sherpa villages famous as mountaineers and warm hospitality and has been a high altitude porters and guides since last five decades.
This remarkable trek starts from Lukla the gateway to Everest area and then over to famous Namche Bazaar at 3,440 meters and then with rest day for proper acclimatization and then heading higher to Imjatse valley through the scenic spot to Gokyo Lake and tremendous views from Gokyo Ri at 5, 330 m overlooking four top world’s highest peaks from Everest, Lhotse, Makalu to Cho -Oyu then over the high Tsho – la ( cho-la) to reach our destination at world’s highest Mountain base camp at 5, 364 meters and then climb up to Kalapathar the highest point of this trek at 5,545 meters and slowly with a scenic walk ending this beautiful and awesome trekking at scenic valley at Lukla for the scenic sweeping short flight back to Kathmandu for your international flight after a memorable time with Solukhumbu Treks & Expedition trekking Gokyo Lake to Everest Base Camp.

Day 1
Day 1

Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 2
Day 2

Fly to Lukla 2,830 m & trek to Phakding 2,640 m – 04 hrs.

Day 3
Day 3

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 05 hrs.

Day 4
Day 4

Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion.

Day 5
Day 5

Trek to Dole 4,110 m – 06 hrs.

Day 6
Day 6

Trek to Machhermo 4,470 m – 05 hrs.

Day 7
Day 7

Trek to Gokyo Lake 4,800 m – 04 hrs.

Day 8
Day 8

Hike to Gokyo ri 5,330 m and trek to Thangnag 4,750 m – 04 hrs.

Day 9
Day 9

Cross Tsho –la pass 5, 367m and to Dzongla 4,850 m – 06 hrs.

Day 10
Day 10

Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m – 05 hrs.

Day 11
Day 11

Trek to Gorak Shep 5,170 m and Everest Base Camp

5,364 m and return to Gorakshep – 06 hrs.

Day 12
Day 12

Hike to Kalapathar 5,545 m trek to Pheriche 4,240m – 05 hrs.

Day 13
Day 13

Trek to Thyangboche – 05 hrs.

Day 14
Day 14

Trek to Monjo 2,860m – 06 hrs.

Day 15
Day 15

Trek to Lukla – 04 hrs.

Day 16
Day 16

Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.

Day 17
Day 17

In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour.

Day 18
Day 18

International departure for home ward bound.

Price include

  • Airport - hotel -airport pickup and drop by private vehicle in Kathmandu.
  • Four nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB Plan.
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period.
  • Best available accommodations during the trek in teahouse.
  • Langtang valley and Helambu area Trekking map, one in a group.
  • An experienced Government license holder trekking guide.
  • Trekking porter /Sherpa to carry your bags during the trekking max 20 KG baggage/porter.
  • Wages, meal & accommodation, insurance, equipment and transportation for guide and porters.
  • Ground transportation by private vehicle from Kathmandu to trek start point and VV.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available) if required.
  • All necessary paper works and Shivapuri/Langtang National park entry fees.
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card.
  • All government taxes and our service charges.
  • Farewell Dinner before departure.
  • Solukhumbhu Treks & Expedition T-Shirt/Souvenir.

Price exclude

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Your Travel insurance.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at Airport).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected but not mandatory).
  • All kind of drinks (hot, cold and alcoholic)
  • Personal shopping, laundry and Internet expenses etc.
  • Personal trekking Equipment/Gears.
  • Items and services not “Service Include” section.

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GOKYO LAKE TO EVEREST BASE CAMP (CHOLA-PASS) TREKKING