Gokyo Everest trek in Nepal
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Everest region |
| trip type: | High altitude trekking |
| departures: | 2010: 25 Feb, 9 Mar, 20 Mar, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 4 May |
| price: | From US $1237 (18 days) including domestic flights as per itinerary. Price includes during the trek all meals and accommodation, park entrance fees and trekking permit, trekking guide and porter. Accommodation at Kathmandu as per itinerary |
| offers: | Late availability and special offer 10% off the following departures: 11th, 29th October, 5th, 23rd November 2009 |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Everest is situated in the northeast of Nepal, known as home of the Sherpa people and the mysterious Yeti.
This area of the Himalaya is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal, the region not only has the highest mountain in the world but it also has a rich local culture and picturesque scenery. Gokyo is a collection of stone houses and walled pastures on the shores of lakes. We walk to Gokyo valley west of Everest base camp through unique alpine pasture. It provides excellent views of silvery Himalayan ranges and exotic lakes. From Gokyo-Ri Peak 5360m can see incredible views of Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier and magnificent views of over 8000 meter Peaks such as Cho-Oyu, Everest, Lhotes and Makalu are main attraction for visitors. Probably on this entire route less crowded than Everest base camp trek.
The trek is also a great opportunity to see exotic birds such as golden eagle, snow pigeons, red-billed and yellow-billed choughs, blood pheasant, Tibetan snow cocks, crimson-horned pheasant. Musk deer, Himalayan Thar. Blue pine, chirr- pine, Junipers, hemlock, silver fir trees views are another attraction.
This area of the Himalaya is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal, the region not only has the highest mountain in the world but it also has a rich local culture and picturesque scenery. Gokyo is a collection of stone houses and walled pastures on the shores of lakes. We walk to Gokyo valley west of Everest base camp through unique alpine pasture. It provides excellent views of silvery Himalayan ranges and exotic lakes. From Gokyo-Ri Peak 5360m can see incredible views of Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier and magnificent views of over 8000 meter Peaks such as Cho-Oyu, Everest, Lhotes and Makalu are main attraction for visitors. Probably on this entire route less crowded than Everest base camp trek.
The trek is also a great opportunity to see exotic birds such as golden eagle, snow pigeons, red-billed and yellow-billed choughs, blood pheasant, Tibetan snow cocks, crimson-horned pheasant. Musk deer, Himalayan Thar. Blue pine, chirr- pine, Junipers, hemlock, silver fir trees views are another attraction.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and transfer to hotel |
| Day 2: | Explore Kathmandu |
| Day 3: | Early morning fly to Lukla. Trek to Phakding 2640m. |
| Day 4: | Trek to Namche Bazaar 3440m |
| Day 5: | Acclimatizing day |
| Day 6: | Trek to Dole 4110m |
| Day 7: | Trek to Machermo 4410m |
| Day 8: | Trek to Gokyo 4790m |
| Day 9: | Early morning visit Gokyo Ri Peak 5360, and then return back |
| Day 10: | Trek to Thangna 4700m |
| Day 11: | Early morning crosses Cho-La Pass 5420m and Overnight at Dzongla 4830m |
| Day 12: | Trek to Lobuche 4930m |
| Day 13: | Early morning visit Kala Pathar 5550m and trek back to Lobuche |
| Day 14: | Trek to Pangboche 3930m |
| Day 15: | Trek to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 16: | Trek to Lukla |
| Day 17: | Fly to Kathmandu and check into hotel |
| Day 18: | Departure to airport |
travelling with a local operator
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.how this holiday makes a difference
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Environment
Our guide will give a briefing about Responsible Tourism and how to best minimize the impact on nature, for example: Dispose of all waste in a rubbish pit, purify drinking water, proper litter removal, using kerosene fuel for cooking rather than fire-wood, use of local tea houses/ local camping sites. Provide information on how to preserve the environment, for examples: Do not litter everywhere, dispose of rubish in proper places like rubbish boxes, establish fire pits in camping treks/tours, if possible provide food wastage to domestic animals. Pay a small extra amount to Porters to bring back non disposable things by duffel. Avoid bathing or washing clothes in streams, etc. On this tour we stay with local tea houses/ lodges, operated by local communities in the hilly regions which minimize impact on the environment by using kerosene/gas fuel instead of fire wood, and managing garbage properly. Community Tourism helps to generate income for the local community. For example: By purchasing local products such as fresh fruits, handloom products, meat, drinks, and fresh vegetables and providing job opportunities etc. You will be staying with local tea houses/lodges operated by local communities in the hilly region which, minimize impact on the environment such as use kerosene/gas fuel instead of fire wood, manage garbage at proper section etc. We support local schools and health posts, for example: donating funds and educational materials to kids, in relation to the condition of schools and students. Support to local health posts is given through donating medical materials. We give support to Kvresthali Women society by providing a certain percentage of the amount of our income from this trip, to repair culvert bridge and for Goat farming, as well adult literacy for women. We use well-trained and experienced local guides for this trip. We hire local porters with equipped clothes as per the types of trekking. Loads carried will be limited to 20-25 kg. All field staffs will be travelling insured. |
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