Difficulty
moderate
Duration
20
Altitude
5555 m
Region
Gokyo, Chola Pass And EBC
Overview
The Gokyo Lakes region at the head of the Dudh Kosi Valley provides a great alternative to the popular Everest Base Camp trek. It is a more tranquil trek through the Sherpa heartland that affords ample time for acclimatization with opportunities to savor the mountain panoramas from beautiful alpine campsites. The highlights of the trek are our ascent of Gokyo Ri. From the summit we gain superb views of Everest as well as the 8000m peaks of Lhotse, Makalu and Cho-Oyu. And crossing chola pass glacier (5,380m) is a real fun adventure which gives you an opportunity to set your foot at the highest point of your life. Gokyo Tso (Lake), also called Dudh Pokhari, is the main lake with an area of 42.9 ha (106 acres), and the village of Gokyo lies on its eastern shore. Gokyo Lake in Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park, located at an altitude of 4,700m (15,400ft) above sea level. Unique among natural heritage sites world-wide is the Sagarmatha National Park, which includes Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and other high peaks such as Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Cho-Oyu, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Kangtega, Gyachung Kang, Thamserku, Kwangde, and many more. Located North-east of Kathmandu, Sagarmatha National Park is 1,148 sq km in area and consists of the upper catchment areas of the Dudh Koshi, Bhote Koshi and the Imja Khola (rivers). Much of the park lies above 3,000m. Sagarmatha is rugged with deep gorges, glaciers and nonnegotiable ice and rock faces. Locally known as the 'Khumbu', it is the home of the famous Sherpa people.
The Sherpas make a living by farming barley and potatoes, and graze their yaks in high altitude pastures. Young Sherpas have also made their name in mountaineering and the trekking industry has of late become the community's economic mainstay. In 1979 the park was declared a World Heritage Site.
Famous for its spectacular mountain peaks and the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants (the Sherpas), the Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Nepal.
While trekking is possible in this area the whole year round, the best times to visit are from the beginning of March to mid May and from the beginning of September to mid November. The winters are very cold and snow may make it difficult to travel higher than Tengboche, and also lodges may be closed above this altitude. Summers, on the other hand, are wet, and the spectacular peaks are often lost in the clouds. April and early May is a good time to see the hedgerows and trees bursting into bloom, with Rhododendrons, in particular, adding a spectacular splash of colour to the landscape. However, dust from the plains of India during the spring routinely provides less than ideal conditions for clear mountain views. The views are much better after the summer monsoons have cleared the atmosphere of dust, but the days are shorter and cooler.
Wildlife most likely to be seen in Sagarmatha is the Himalaya Tahr, Ghoral, Musk deer, Pikka (mouse hare) weasel and occasionally jackal. Other rarely seen animals are Himalayan black bear, wolf, lynx and snow leopard. Birds commonly seen are Impeyan pheasant, blood pheasant, snow cock, snow pigeon, red billed and yellow billed chough, Himalayan griffin vulture and lammergeyers. Sagarmatha National Park is also known as Khumbu region and sometimes, Everest region.
Itinerary
Arrive Kathmandu 1350m
Pricing
What's included in the pricing
- 4 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in a 3 star category hotel. Breakfast is included. Accommodation is on a twin share basis. Single rooms are usually available at an additional cost. Please inform us as early as possible if you wish to have a single room.
- One day guided sightseeing tour in & around Kathmandu (largest Buddhist stupa in the world at Bouddha Nath and most important Hindu temple in the valley at Pasupati Nath and famous Monkey temple Swyambhunath). Either before or after the trek with tour guide and transportation.
- Trekking permits, National park entry fees,KPM entry fees & all government taxes.
- Return Domestic flight ticket KTM-LUKLA-KTM (In Twin Otter) all guests and a local Sherpa guide (No Helicopters Flight cost included). Please be advised, USD:500/-Per person extra cost for chartering a Helicopter flight in case of bad weather disturbance on fixed wing Twin Otter flights IN/OUT.
- All pickup and drop transportation from airport to airport both domestic & international airports. All guests are kindly requested to try and arrive in Kathmandu International airport at same time as much as possible for us to avoid multiple journeys to airport.
- Domestic airport taxes.
- One locally made water Proof Duffel bag with your Name & Grand Himalaya Logo on it will be provided by us for the Trek, it is yours so you may take it back to home with you or return to us as you wish.
- All lodging & meals during the trekking period. 3 times a day & meal can be selected from the menu at local lodges according to individual choice, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/all hot drinks/plus two litres of boiled water per person/day on trek.
- An experienced local Sherpa guide
- Assistant Sherpa (4 trekkers = 1 assistant guide).
- Appropriate number of porters, 1 porter between two guests ratio.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu after the trek, local cultural music and Dance show in a well reputed restaurants, Bhojan Griha/Nepali Chula/Utsav with guide/staff (TBC)
- All local staff & porters properly insured & equipped.
- 1 Bottle of SUMMIT Oxygen with set of mask and regulator will be provided during the trek, (Just for emergency medical use only).
- A comprehensive medical kit for local crews only. All guests are requested to bring their own personal First Aid Kit with sufficient medication supplies for trip.
- One regular/simple cell phone with local SIM Card & charger cable will be provided in the team during the trip. Guest will be requested to return this to Grand Himalaya staff at the end of the trip.
- Travel and rescue arrangements.
What's excluded from the pricing
- International & home country domestic airfares, transfers en route & excess baggage.
- Your personal insurance: Medical, mountain rescue cover and repatriation is obligatory.
- Your personal expenses e. g phone calls, laundry, alcoholic beverage, mineral/bottled water, charges of showers, cost of electronic devices charging facilities and wireless internet (Wi-Fi) fees on the trek.
- Main meals (Lunch & Dinner) in Kathmandu apart from celebration meal (Allow up to USD 12-15 per meal).
- Your Nepal entry visa fee (USD $50 available on entry) Valid for 30 days.
- Tipping in Nepal & Tibet is customary. (Allow USD: 200/Per guest minimum)
- Excess baggage above 15 kg will be extra charged USD: 1.5 per kg during the peak season.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Personal Trekking Gear.
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