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Spectacular traverse from Gokyo Lakes to Kala Pathar

This high altitude alpine trek explores the heart of the Sherpa homeland before ascending the stunning Gokyo Valley to the glacial lakes under the great peak of Cho Oyu. Here we climb Gokyo Ri for a marvelous view of Everest and the rest of this high mountain wilderness. We rejoin the classic route to EBC to culminate in the ascent of Kala Pathar, perhaps the world's greatest viewpoint.

Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 Fly to Lukla (2,840m); commence trek through Sherpa villages Day 4/5Arrive Namche Bazaar (3,440m), rest and acclimatise
Day 6/8 Slowly ascend through villages and yak pastures to the serene Gokyo Lakes (4,790m)
Day 9 Ascend Gokyo Ri (5,360m) to view Everest (8,850m/29,035ft), Lhotse (8,501m/ 27,890ft), Makalu (8,481m/ 27,824ft) and Cho Oyu (8,201m/ 26,905ft)
Day 10/13 Enter the main Khumbu Valley and ascend towards Everest
Day 14 Climb Kala Pathar (5,545m) for classic views of Everest; optional walk to Everest BC (5,364m)
Day 15/17 Retrace our steps to Namche and walk to the mountain airstrip at Lukla
Day 18 Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
 Day 19/20 At leisure in Kathmandu
Day 21 Trip concludes

Trip profile
21 Day Trip
15 days point-to-point trek
5 nights Kathmandu
Accommodation5 nights Hotels, Guesthouses
Trek accommodation15 nights Teahouses
TransportPrivate bus,
TypeTeaHouse
Style Discovery
When to VisitOct to Dec, Feb to May
Altitude Max5,140m/ 16,860ft (Gorakshep); 5,545m/ 18,188ft (Kala Pathar optional)
Altitude Avg4,100m/ 13,450ft
Grade D/ STRENUOUS
-Involves trekking of up to 5-7 hours a day at a steady pace at altitude
-Some may find sleeping at altitude difficult
-May encounter snow higher up on the trek
-Permanent snow and ice on the glaciated pass of ChoLa, fresh snow makes  the crossing treacherous
-Risk of altitude problems and exposure

Highlights
-Kathmandu's ancient temples and markets
-Spectacular Lukla mountain flights with great views,  and the Lukla landing
-Sherpa villages, monasteries and culture
-Teahouses with character
-Sherpa Tea and Sherpa Stew
-Namche Bazaar and its market
-Serene Gokyo Lakes
-Ascend GokyoRi for superb panorama of some of  world's highest mountains
-View of Ngozumba Glacier - Nepal's longest glacier
-Crossing of ChoLa, one of the highest navigable  passes
-Everest BC and walking on the famous Khumbu  glacier
-Kala Pathar and the views from it
-Tengboche Monastery and the views
-Khumjung Monastery and the yeti scalp
-Hillary Schools

 
Inclusions
-All meals except main meals in Kathmandu;
-All ground transport, including airport transfers, and  flights as mentioned;
-All accommodations;
-Sightseeing in Kathmandu;
-All applicable permits and entrance fees;
-Full trek staff arrangements including a Trek Leader  and Sherpa guides;
-Porters or pack animals to carry personal and group  equipments;
-Use of Trek Pack;
-Group medical kit;
-All major group equipments, etc.

 
Exclusion
-Presonal expansc
-Tip & Donation
-Drinks
-Air fare

 
Comments
-This route has some of the best teahouses in Nepal
-We take alternative route from Gokyo to Lobuche in  case there is snow at ChoLa
-It is important to have 2 spare days in Kathmandu as  cushion for any flight delays or cancellation at the  remote mountain airstrip of Lukla
-You can do Gokyo separately too, leaving out the EBC  part
-It is possible to combine a light expedition to Island  Peak, which makes up the complete Everest highlights