GOKYO LAKES TO MOUNT EVEREST TREK
Over the Renjo La to the Holy Lakes of the Khumbu Region
21 days - The Land of the Sherpas - Kala Pattar - A visit to Everest Basecamp
The Mount Everest National Park has been a popular destination for trekkers and climbers since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1950's. The High Passes of the Khumbu is our newest trek and will provide a high-altitude challenge for the hiker looking to get off the beaten path and away from the crowds. This trek offers unique views of the spectacular mountain scenery in the Everest region. We find ourselves crossing two high passes: the Renjo La (17,521ft/5,340m) and the Cho La (17,777ft/5,420m). We will also have the option of hiking to the top of two viewpoint summits: Gokyo Ri (17585ft/5,360m) and Kala Patar (18,188ft/5,545m). At Namche Bazaar, we deviate off the beaten track into the little-traveled Bhote Koshi Valley, over the Renjo La Pass to Gokyo Lakes. From Lobuche we will visit Everest Base Camp before returning to Gorek Shep and hiking to the top of Kala Pattar the following morning. These seldom-trekked detours allow us to make a unique linking from Namche Bazaar to the Gokyo Valley and on to Mount Everest Base Camp. Both high passes and mountain summits offer superb views of the snow-capped giants of the Khumbu, including Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cholatse and Makalu. The unrivaled scenery and solitude of these dramatic mountain valleys are well worth the effort of this demanding trek.
TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
The Gokyo Lakes to Mount Everest Trek is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series. Our Classic Treks are led by an experienced, English-speaking Sherpa Guide and full support crew. We are able to arrange this trek starting on any day of the week during the months of March, April, May, September, October, November and December for groups of 1 to 12 people. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.
2010 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
1 Person: $3800.00
2 to 4 People: $2755.00
5
to 8 People: $2400.00
9 to 12 People: $2295.00
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $410.00 per person
TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 4 nights hotels
Camping: 16 nights camping or lodges/teahouses
Trek Grade: 16 days STRENUOUS trekking
Max. altitude: 5600 meters / 18,188 feet at Kala Pattar
Strenuous Trekking = physically very challenging and
more suited to hikers who are used to extended days (6-10 hours) and who
are competent over uneven and difficult terrain. These treks will involve lengthy
periods at high altitudes.
TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Met on arrival. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla. Trek to Monjo. 5-6 hour trek.
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar. 11,150 feet. 3-4 hour trek.
Day 4: Rest and acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
Day 5: Trek to Thame. 12,530 feet. 5 to 6 hour trek.
Day 6: Trek to Lungden. 14,270 feet. 4 hours of trekking.
Day 7: Rest and acclimatization day in Lungden.
Day 8: Trek to Gokyo over the Renjo La Pass. 8 hour trek.
Day 9: Ascent of Gokyo Ri, rest and acclimatization.
Day 10: Trek to Dragnak. 15,420 feet. 2 hours of trekking.
Day 11: Cross Cho La Pass to Dzongla. 15,845ft. 9 hour trek.
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche. 16,110 feet. 5-6 hour trek.
Day 13: Trek to Everest BC & return to Gorekshep. 16,865ft.
Day 14: Hike to Kala Pattar and trek to Dingboche. 14,465ft.
Day 15: Trek to Deboche. 12,170 feet. 5-6 hour trek.
Day 16: Trek to Namche or Monjo. 11,150 feet. 6-7 hr trek.
Day 17: Trek to Lukla. 9,320 feet. 4-5 hour trek.
Day 18: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 19: Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 20: In Kathmandu for independent activities. Hotel.
Day 21: Transfer to airport for departure.
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