GOKYO - TSHOLAPASS - EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

“In a picturesque valley amongst towering cliffs and rich highland culture, with a view of the world’s four highest peaks”

This trek to Gokyo offers a unique, rewarding alternative to the traditional Everest Base Camp trek. From Gokyo, the four 8000 m. peaks of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu are clearly visible. There are several options for additional side trips and high altitude walks before you traverse the high Tsho-la pass and reach Everest Base Camp. You also have the opportunity to stand at Kalapathar, the highest point of this trek, and take in the panoramic views of towering, snow-capped peaks, including Mt. Everest, seemingly a stone’s throw away. This outstanding trek visits the deep, lush valleys of the Khumbu region, with time to explore villages and monasteries and to sample the incredible hospitality of the renowned Sherpa people. The adventure begins with a beautiful, scenic flight to Lukla. This is a popular destination, which provides a fascinating contrast to the high mountain views as you approach. You trek slowly to Phakding the first day; the next day you trek ahead to the Sherpa capital at Namche Bazaar. You have time to acclimatize yourself in Namche before following the quiet trail to Gokyo, high in the valley, and visiting the ancient Buddhist monastery at Thyangboche. Descending to Namche, you are treated to incredible views of Khangtiaga, Thamserku, and the Nuptsse - Lhotse wall, with Mt. Everest towering above. The views along the trail are tremendous, with a radiant panorama of a chain of snow-capped mountain ranges to all sides, and many more exciting experiences along the way. The Everest region is understandably one of the most popular and spectacular destinations for trekkers in Nepal and the world, and it offers some of most fascinating and enjoyable trekking, with beautiful views of the highest peaks in the world. This trek reaches its highest point at Gokyo Ri, situated at 5,357 m., which provides outstanding, breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and their glaciers, including Mt. Everest.