Gokyo Lake and village seen from Gokyo Ri , Nepal
 
 
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High Passes Of Everest

Tripcode: TNG

Countries visited: Nepal

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Three high passes, five summit plus Everest Base Camp make this perhaps the best of all the Everest circuits

Cho Oyu from Gokyo, Gokyo Valley

This ultimate Everest trek. Starting from the famous Khumbu Valley, home of the Sherpas, we acclimatise before following the trail taken by many of the great Everest climbers to Dingboche. Here we ascend our first summit, Nangkartshang Peak. Further up the valley we climb Chukkung Ri for amazing views of some of the biggest mountains in the world.

Our first pass is the Kongma La, with amazing close up views of Nuptse, which takes us to Lobuje, from where we have a chance to ascend Kala Pattar for the classic view of the south face of Everest. From here we cross the Cho La pass and enter the quieter Gokyo Valley. Here we are surrounded by incredible glacial lakes and an ascent of Gokyo Ri offers unbeatable panoramic views.

Our last pass is the Renzo La which takes us into the Thame Valley and the final leg of this circular trek back to Lukla. With most of the walking above 3600m this is not for the novice, but will appeal to those who are fit and have previously trekked at altitude.

 

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While on trek:
We advise against buying any mineral water whilst on trek as currently there are no provisions for disposing of the empty plastic bottles. Alternatively you can bring water treatment tablets for your drinking water or buy boiled water in the lodges.
We also ask you to consider only taking a shower at lodges where they have electricity or solar power to heat the water.
The use of biodegradable soaps and shampoos is recommended. If washing near a stream use a washing bowl and do not tip soapy water into a drinking water stream.
We recommend bringing a spare plastic bag for rubbish that cannot be burnt. Burnable rubbish can be left in the lodges. Non-burnable rubbish should be taken back to Kathmandu.
Some of the lodges now have electricity and charging facilities for batteries. The cost is approx GBP2 per hour to charge.
Click on the title below for more information about our projects in Nepal.

EXODUS HIMALAYAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROJECTS

Over the last few years we have set up many projects in Nepal. Details of all the projects can be found here on our website

Your leader will have up to date information in Kathmandu so please do ask him if you would like more information. We also have printed copies of our newsletter available in Kathmandu.
Some of our most important projects are:
Nava Kiran Orphanage Kathmandu
In March 2006 we opened a new home, which we built for the children. Since then we have been paying for the children's educational needs (school fees, books, uniforms etc). Although we will still continue to monitor the children's educational needs we are gradually reducing our involvement there, only providing extra support where needed. If you are travelling with Exodus to Nepal and would like to see the orphanage, please ask your leader who will be delighted to organise a visit.
Esther Benjamins Trust
The Esther Benjamins Trust focuses on improving the lives of Nepal's most vulnerable children and young people. The Trust provides full time care for children who are 'at risk' of being trafficked or of domestic or sexual abuse - an indispensable safety net. The facilities cater for 140 children (boys and girls) at three centres; Kathmandu, Hetauda and Bhairahawa, south Nepal. From 2010 we will be helping them raise money for the full time care and education of their children.
Solar Cookers and Smokeless Stoves
Our solar cooker project is now up and running in the Everest region. By spring 2010 we had installed 30 solar cookers in the Everest region in the lodges we use and have another 30 waiting to be installed in autumn 2010. If you are trekking in the Everest region you will see these in most of the lodges where you stay. Your leader will have details of how to sponsor a cooker.
In 2010 Exodus donated 28 smokeless stoves to Thulopatel village. These stoves use less wood but more importantly, they provide a safer and healthier alternative for the women to cook on. The smoke leaves the kitchen through a chimney thus preventing eye and lung problems caused by a smoky fire.

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Countries visited: Nepal

HIGH PASSES OF EVEREST
Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 3
Free in Kathmandu.
Day 4
Take the short but spectacular mountain flight to Lukla.
Day
5 - 8
Trek through the Sherpa heartland to Dingboche.
 
Day 9
Ascend Nankartshang Peak (5090m) for views of Makalu.
Day 10
Trek to Chukkung and ascend Chukkung Ri (5546m).
Day 11
Cross the Kongma La (5535m) to Lobuje.
Day 12
Trek to Everest Base Camp, return to Gorak Shep.
Day 13
Ascend Kala Pattar (5545m) for classic views of Everest.
Day 14
Trek to Dzongla; optional trek up Awi Peak.
Day
15 - 16
Cross the Cho La into the Gokyo Valley.
 
Day 17
Ascend Gokyo Peak (5360m).
Day
18 - 19
Cross the Renzo La (5345m) to Thame.
 
Day
20 - 21
Return to Lukla.
 
Day 22
Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 23
Free in Kathmandu for individual sightseeing or shopping.
Day 24
Fly to London.
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Gokyo Lake and village seen from Gokyo Ri , Nepal
Cho Oyu from Gokyo, Gokyo Valley Sunset on Everest from Renzo La, Nepal Ama Dablam from Dingboche, Nepal Everest from Gokyo Valley Campsite with laundry Gokyo lake, Nepal

Gokyo Lake and village seen from Gokyo Ri , Nepal

 
 
 
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