The approach follows the "Everest Base Camp
and Gokyo lakes" itinerary, one of Nepal's most
famous treks, through the Khumbu mountains - Sherpa
country. After a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla
we follow the Dudh Kosi valley to Namche Bazaar. The
trail to Gokyo is a gradual ascent up the valley passing
through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where
the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen. Through
small yak-grazing settlements we reach the Gokyo lakes
where we climb Gokyo Peak (5480 m) and enjoy stunning
summit mountain scenery that includes Everest, Makalu
and Cho Oyo. After the Cho La pass, we reach Gorak
Shep and climb to Kala Pattar (5545 m) and enjoy an
impressive up-close view of Everest. The ascent of
Island Peak includes little technical climbing (Grade:
Alpine PD). Only the last part, a steep (40 degrees)
snow and ice ramp requires the use of fixed rope to
reach the summit. The scenery is absolutely breath-taking:
Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Buruntse. Our
return route passes through Tengboche, a magnificent
location with a fascinating monastery, where we rest
and savor the incredible scenery, including magnificent
views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m),
Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8511m),
to name but a few.
Grade
: Alpine grade PD.
Maximum Altitude : 6189 m
Best season : Spring and Autumn.
DAY ITINERARY
Day 01 : Katmandu
Day 02 : Katmandu
Day 03 : Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Day 04 to 19 : Trek to Lukla
Day 20 : Flight to Katmandu
Day 21 : Katmandu
Day 22 : Katmandu
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