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EVEREST GOKYO LAKE TREK 17 DAYS
The Gokyotrek is the alternative of traditional treks headed towards the Everest Base Camp. This programme has been designed specially for travelers who are eager to experience the magnificence of the Everest range, without wanting too much mental and physical stress. The view from Gokyo is particulary beautiful and offers more of the legendary mountain than from the views from Kala Pattar though from a slightly greater distance.
The trek begins with a short flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), from where you will proceed to Phakding on the day of arrival for an overnight stay. The next and more scenic day will be spent trekking up to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), a colorful Saturday market while interacting with the Sherpas known for their warm-heartedness. A full day will be spent in Namche Bazaar, important for the acclimatization of climbers.
The subsequent days will see you pass through Phortse Tanga and Machhermo where the mountains are more spectacular while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Ngozumba Glacier, the largest of its kind in the Nepal Himalayas. Passing through these villages will also give you a chance to have a look at the lifestyles of high altitude dwellers. The small herding settlement of Gokyo (4,750m/15,584ft) lies on the banks of the third lake in a series of small turquoise mountain lakes and on the ridge above Gokyo, the four peaks above 8,000m (26,246ft) of Cho You, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu expose themselves. If that is not enough have a look at the tremendous ice ridge between Cho You and Gyachung (7,922m/25,991ft), considered one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Khumbu region. There are many options for additional exploration and high-altitude walking, including the crossing of Cho La, a 5,420m (17,782ft)-high pass into Khumbu and a hike to Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft).
The descent is made through Phortse Tanga with a chance to visit Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft), home to the highest Buddhist Monastery in the world and also considered the best spot in Nepal to take a look at and photograph Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,029ft) and its neighboring peaks. You will have another chance to capture the vibrant Namche Bazaar on your way down to Lukla where a flight back to Katmandu awaits you
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1 Day. America / Europe Katmandu: Our Nepalis Tour Leader will be waiting in the Airport and trasnfer to the selected Hotel in Kathmandu, our Hotels that we work are wll situated away from the noise and bustle of the city centre in the good atmosphere of quiet, restful charm. with a friendly and helpful Nepalese staff. Team members will be accommodated on a twin share basis in large en-suite rooms. Single rooms are available if you prefer, for which a supplement is payable, dinner and overnight in Kathmandu
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2 Day. Katmandú City Tours: Kathmandu Sightseeing After breakfast, we will start with city sightseeing of Kathmandu visiting great Durbar square full or ancient places, temples, and artistic shrines and out door deities of Malla Kings. We also visit the Swayambhunath sputa, A 2000 years- old Buddhist Charity's. The Pashupatinath Hindu temple of Lord Shiva, renowned for its gold gilt roof and richly carved silver doors. After lunch we will visit to Patan Durbar Square full of Hindu temples & Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, also known as the city of artists that offers many artistic handicrafts. Our next stop will be Tibetan refugee camp where one can see spinning, dyeing and weaving of Tibetan carpets. In the evening, we will proceed to see cultural show. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel
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3 Day. Katmandu-Lukla-Phakding: 35 min flight; 3-4 hours trek
Early morning flight by small twin otter to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft). After final preparations, the trekking starts passing Chaurikharka village, and makes a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the precise bank of the Dudhkosi River until camp at Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) is reached. This first day is short for acclimatization reasons
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4 Day: Phakding-Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hours
The trail cross Dudhkoshi River through a long suspension bridge then trail leads you crossing side by side along the river to Hilary's Suspension Bridge.The trail further climbs from here to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)
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5 Day: Namche Bazaar - Aclimatizing Day: Namche Bazaar is a village lying at the junction of the Dudh Koshi and a lateral valley that leads to frontier pass of Nangpa La 5500 meters. It is tucked away in a "bowl" at a height of 3440 meters. The first Europeans entered it in 1950 and many more have come since then. However, the basic character of the village remains unchanged. It has an airplane landing strip high above and a temple with a stream of clear water flowing past it. Prayer flags, inscribed with words "Om mani padme hum" flutter from every rooftop and every house has a cottage industry where Yak wool is spun and woven into carpets. Facilities like a bank, a post office, hotels and shops where one can purchase climbing equipment as well as tinned food have sprung up over the years. Namche Bazaar is the major regional training center, and contains the headquarters of the Sagamartha (Nepalese for Everest) National Park. There is plenty to do around Namche Bazaar and a day should be spent here acclimatizing
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6 Day: Namche Bazaar- Khumjung: 4 hours
The route starts by climbing up to the Shyangboche airstrip. Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on Earth. Overnight in Khumjung (3,810m/12,500ft).
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7 Day: Khumjung - Phortse Tenga: 5-6 hours
You walk down a little further, and turn left to climb stairs and then walk through the forest of birch and junipers. You will reach beautiful village of Phortse Tenga, a tiny village with only few teahouses. Overnight in Phortse Tenga (3,680m/12,074ft).
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8 Day: Phortse Tenga - Dole: 5-6 hours
From Phortse Tenga, you will first trek through the rhododendron woods on the right bank of the Dudh Koshi. You are looking nice view of Cho Oyu (8,201m/26,906ft), Thamserku & Kantenga (6799m) and reach Dole Village. Overnight in Dole (4,090m/13,419ft).
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9 Day: Dole to Machhermo: 5-6 hours
The trail climbs to Labharma and Luza. The path is steep in most of the places as it climbs through scrub junipers. Cross one more branch ridge and you will come to a wide valley and arrive at Machhermo. This is the village where it is believed that a Yeti killed several yaks and attacked Sherpa women. Overnight in Machhermo (4,465m/14,649ft).
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10 Day: Machhermo to Gokyo: 3-4 hours
Today you will finally arrive in Gokyo. From Machhermo, it is a vertical climb up to the moraine from where the stream comes to a small lake. You can enjoy the views of wood ducks here. The trail almost height off as it follows the valley passed the second lake and finally up to the jumble of rocks and boulder and reaches isolated Gokyo Lake (4,750m/15,584ft) for overnight.
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11 Day: Gokyo - Gokyo Ri Peak
The views around Gokyo are tremendous. You can have this trek in a real lifetime an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful isolated Himalayan scenes by exploring around and early morning climb to Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft), it is a two-hour climbing to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Tawachee. You will take this easy day for rest and acclimatization. Overnight in Gokyo.
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12 Day: Gokyo- Phortse Village: 6-7 hours
After exploration Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Valley you will be walking down to Phortse. The route to Phortse retraces the upward journey to Pangka, then turns east and climbs across the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier to Na (4,400m/14,435ft), the only year round settlement in the valley. The trail makes a few ups and downs where landslides and streams have carve side valley, eventually entering Phortse Village (3,680m/12,074ft) for overnight.
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13 Day: Phortse Village - Tengboche: 5-6 hours
The trail slightly descends to Dudhkoshi River then a steep ascent brings you to the Tengboche. On the path you may have an opportunity to see mosk deers. Visit the famous Tengboche monastery which has been built on 7th centuries. From Tengboche you will see tremendous views of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest and other towering peaks with its back ground. Overnight in Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft).
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14 Day: Tengboche- Monjo: 6-7 hours
Trek goes down to the Fuki Tenga and steady climb and continuous walk to Namche Bazaar. You will spend some time in Namche bazaar After Namche you are walking descend and reach to the village of Monjo( 2,950m/9,678ft) for overnight.
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15 Day: Monjo-Lukla: 4-5 hours
Trek back to Lukla along the same trail, although it always looks different coming from the opposite direction on arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax and celebrate the completion of your trek. Overnight in Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft).
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16 Day: Lukla- Katmandu
We rise early in the morning to be ready for the arrival of the aircraft, for the flight back to Kathmandu. We will be met at the airport and transferred to our Hotel
 
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17 Day: Katmandu - Europe / America
after the Breakfast in the Hotel in Khatmandu, our Sherpa tour leader will transfer the passengers to the International Airport at proper time to fligh back home. END OF OUR SERVICES