EVEREST BASE CAMP & GOKYO LAKES

22 days from GBP1,849 to GBP1,999 including flights

Tripcode: TNE

Thyangboche, Gokyo and the classic southern approach to Everest

This high altitude alpine trek explores the heart of the Sherpa homeland, visiting Namche Bazaar before ascending the stunning Gokyo Valley to the glacial lakes under Cho Oyu (8153m). Here we climb Gokyo Ri for a marvellous view of Everest and the rest of this high mountain wilderness. We cross the glaciated Cho La Pass and rejoin the classic route to Base Camp used by the great climbing parties. Allowing ample time for acclimatisation, we are able to get well away from the heavily trekked areas. Our aim is to visit Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu Glacier, and climb Kala Pattar (5545m), which offers fabulous close-up views of Everest.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Depart London.
Day 2	Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 3	Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.
Day 4	Take the short but spectacular mountain flight to Lukla.
Day 5 - 7	Explore the Sherpa villages around Namche Bazaar.
Day 8 - 9	Ascend Gokyo Valley to Machhermo.
Day 10	Acclimatisation day at Machhermo.
Day 11	Trek to Gokyo Lake.
Day 12	Climb Gokyo Ri (5360m); afternoon trek to Dragnag.
Day 13 - 14	Cross the Cho La (5330m) and enter the main Khumbu Valley; trek towards Gorak Shep or Lobuje.
Day 15 - 16	Climb Kala Pattar (5545m) for classic views of Everest, and visit base camp.
Day 17	Trek to Thyangboche and visit the monastery.
Day 18 - 19	Return to Lukla via Monzo.
Day 20	Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 21	Morning free in Kathmandu for individual sightseeing or shopping. Afternoon depart.
Day 22	Arrive London.

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