This trek
begins at the mountain airstrip at Lukla
a one hour flight from Kathmandu. Our destination
is the high altitude lakes of Ghokyo at
over 4200 mtrs. Less frequented than the
E.B.C route the trek provides some tremendous
high altitude trekking and a visit to the
second largest glacier in the World. From
the top of Gokyo Ri there are some spectacular
mountain views including Everest. We return
to Lukla and our flight back to Kathmandu.
Max. altitude:
5357 mtrs. Grade
: 'C '
Minimum group size: Any
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Itinerary: (Gokyo -Lake - Trekking)
Day 01
Fly, Kathmandu / Lukla
(a 45 minute flight) rek to Phakding
Day 02
Phakding / Namche Bazaar
(3446 m.)
Day 03
Namche Bazar Rest
Day 04
Namche Bazaar / Dole (4200
m.)
Day 05
Dole / Machchhermo (4470
m.)
Day 06
Machchhermo / Gokyo (4790
m.)
Day 07
Excursion around Gokyo
Lake climb Ghokyo Ri (5357 m.)
Day 08
Gokyo / Dole (4200 m.)
Day 09
Dole / Namche Bazaar (3446
m.)
Day 10
Nache Bazaar / Phakding
(2610 m.)
Day 11
Phakding / Lukla (2840
m.)
Day 12
Fly back to Kathmandu
Note: The
best season for this trek is March to May
and October to December. The trek can be
operated in both teahouses and under the
canvas on request, as well as possible to
combine with some other activities such as
white water rafting & wildlife safari.
The itinerary can be customized according
to your duration of holiday. For price and
further information, please
e-mail to us.
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Mt.
Everest Area (Khumbu - Sagarmatha
National Park)