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This 20-day Everest base camp treks has everything:
the incredible mountain views from Chukung,
Kala Pathar and Gokyo Ri. Popularly known
as "The Ultimate Trek," it includes all
that the Khumbu has to offer including the
fascinating villages and Tibetan Buddhist
monasteries and the culture and hospitality
of the Sherpa people, who will surely win
your hearts. After starting with a flight
to Lukla (2,805m/9,200ft) we trek up to
Kala Pathar view point (5,550m/18,200ft)
and then veer off the main trail to cross
the Cho La pass (5,422m/17,783ft) into the
Gokyo Valley. To top off this unique trek
we climb Gokyo Ri (5,488m/18,000ft) for
a panoramic view of the greatest mountain
scenery in the world - including five 8000+m/26,000+ft
giants and myrid other peaks of the Khumbu
Himal.
Moderate
to strenuous trekking from 2,805m (9,200ft)
to 4,940m (16,200ft) with one pass crossing
of 5,422m (17,783ft) and day hikes up to
5550m (18,200ft). Accommodation in comfortable
lodges run by Sherpa families. The trek
starts with a flight from Kathmandu and
includes all meals, services of experienced
Sherpa trek guide and porters to carry luggage.
Clients carry a light day-pack only and
walk at their own pace.
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TREK
DATES - 2009 (ex Kathmandu) |
| 19
March-07 April, 2009 |
19
September-08 October, 2009 |
| 09-28
April, 2009 |
09-28 October, 2009 |
28 April-17 May, 2009 |
21
October-09 November, 2009 |
09-28
May, 2009 |
Oct-Nov,
2009 (Mani
Rimdu Trek)
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| 19
May-08 June, 2009 |
09-28
November, 2009 |
Private
treks are available on request. |
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TREK
DATES - 2010 (ex Kathmandu) |
| 19
March-07 April, 2010 |
19
September-08 October, 2010 |
| 09-28
April, 2010 |
09-28 October, 2010 |
28 April-17 May, 2010 |
21
October-09 November, 2010 |
09-28
May, 2010 |
Oct-Nov,
2010 (Mani
Rimdu Trek)
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| 19
May-08 June, 2010 |
09-28
November, 2010 |
Private
treks are available on request. |
| ITINERARY
for Gokyo & Everest Base Camp Trek
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| Day
01 |
Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to
Phakding. |
| Day
02 |
Trek
to Namche Bazaar. |
| Day
03 |
Acclimatization
day. Optional hikes around Namche. |
| Day
04 |
Trek
to Thame village. |
| Day
05 |
Trek
to Khunde-Khumjung village. |
| Day
06 |
Trek
to Thyangboche monastery. |
| Day
07 |
Trek
to Dingboche village. |
| Day
08 |
Acclimatization
day. Optional hike to Chukung. |
| Day
09 |
Trek
to Thukla and continue to Lobuche. |
| Day
10 |
Trek
up the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base
Camp. Overnight at Gorakshep |
| Day
11 |
Morning climb to Kala Pathar Everest
View Point.
Afternoon trek to Lobuche. |
| Day
12 |
Trek
to Dzongla below Cho La pass. |
| Day
13 |
Trek
over Cho La pass to Dragnag. |
| Day
14 |
Trek across Nozumpa Glacier to
Gokyo Lake. |
| Day
15 |
Climb to Gokyo Ri Peak for Everest
views. |
| Day
16 |
Trek down the valley to Dole. |
| Day
17 |
Trek to Namche Bazaar. |
| Day
18 |
Trek back down the Dud Koshi Valley
to Monjo. |
| Day
19 |
Continue trek to Lukla airport. |
| Day
20 |
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. End of
Trek |
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