Adventurous Treks, Hiking Tours and Cultural Journeys to the Himalayas, Central Asia, Europe, Africa, South America and beyond!

▪THE CLASSIC TREK TO MOUNT EVEREST BASE CAMP
▪GOKYO LAKES - THE HIGH ROUTE TO MT EVEREST
▪NEW DATE FOR THE DOLPO & SNOW LEOPARD TREK
▪FEBRUARY'S ADVENTURE BLOGS, NEWS AND VIEWS

The Classic Trek to the World's Tallest Mountains

The world’s most famous trek begins with an exciting flight to the mountain airstrip at Lukla (9,200 feet). We are now in the Buddhist ‘Land of the Sherpa’ and follow in the footsteps of past expeditions. En route to Everest Base Camp, we’ll be greeted by colorful prayer flags, mani walls, monasteries and chorten memorials marking the entrance to the famous villages of Namche Bazaar and Tengboche. The high points of our itinerary are the hike up Kala Pattar (18,200 feet) for a panoramic view of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse and, of course, the hike from Gorakshep along the Khumbu Glacier to Mount Everest Base Camp.


Gokyo Lakes to Mount Everest Trek, 21 days
High Route to Everest over the Renjo & Cho La passes

This unique trekking route is a high-level alternative to the traditional Everest Base Camp Trek. By taking the path northwest out of Namche Bazaar, we are not only able to add a second high pass to our trek (the Renjo La) but also avoid the majority of other trekkers and make a spectacular circuit of the Khumbu region.

By crossing the Renjo La pass (17,520 feet) we enter the beautiful Gokyo Valley, situated west of Everest Base Camp. The summit of Gokyo Ri (17,585 feet) is an optional hike providing an excellent perch to view the world's highest peak. We’ll enter the Everest Valley via the Cho La pass (17,780 feet), and begin the hike north to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. We exit this stunning area along the classic expedition route back to Lukla.


February's Cool Travel News & Views

Does your relationship drive you crazy? Here's some insight from H.H. Dalai Lama.

The new date for our Upper Dolpo & Snow Leopard Trek: September 8 to October 6, 2012.  

OWT Blog: Staying Healthy at Altitude in the Himalayas

OWT Blog: Trekking Solo? You're Not Alone!

Lisa Smith from our friends at Aventouras writes about her trek in Nepal. Read it here...

Michael Palin debuts new six part series on the Himalayas.

Save 10% on your trek in Nepal!

Issue: Feb. 2012 Trekking News

Manasseh and Karma enjoying their visit on top of Kala Pattar!

Kala Pattar (18,200 feet), meaning 'black rock' in Nepali, appears as a brown bump situated beneath the spectacular south face of Mount Pumori. The hike up Kala Pattar is famous to trekkers in the Khumbu region, as it provides incredible views down to Everest Base Camp and up to the summit of Mount Everest. Most people don’t realize that you cannot see Everest from the base camp.

The ascent of Kala Pattar takes approx. 2 hours and begins at the village of Gorakshep (16,950 feet), which at one time acted as the original base camp for Mount Everest.