Friday, February 26, 2010

Gokyo Ri Trek : 12 days


The trek to Gokyo provides an excellent opportunity to see an eyeful view of the Mt. Everest at close range.
This trek is to be considered as an alternative trek to the traditional Everest Base Camp trek that offers magnificent view of the mountain peaks and the Ngozumpa Glacier- the largest in the Nepal Himalayas.
The image of of this region is associated with the soaring view of the most popular mountains in Nepal, at an altitude of 8000m including Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu which are clearly visible from Gokyo Ri (5483m.) above Gokyo Lake.
One of the most remarkable feature of the trek is the view of tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung (2922m) located in Khumbu region.
This extraordinary trek is also worthy in a sense that it offers an ample opportunity to explore the amazing destination and its impressive sight, which is beyond human imagination.
Itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Lukla (2804 meters) trek to Phakding (2610 meters) 3 hours.
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5.30 hours.
Day 03: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air.
Day 04: Trek to Mongla danda (3800 meters) 5 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Dole (4,ooometers) 5 hours.
Day 06:Trek to Machherma (4470 meters) 5 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Gokyo (4790 meters) 5.30 hours.
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo Ri (5483 meters) and then Back to Gokyo 5 hours.
Day 09: Trek to Dole (4200 meters) 6 hours.
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar via Khumjung village (3780 meters). 5 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2804 meters) 6 hours.
Day 12: Morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla.
Trek Cost:
Minimum Group Size: 2 Pax US$
Trek Services Include:
12-Day Gokyo lodge trek with trek guide, porters, accommodation in local lodges, meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner), trek permit & Park fees, contribution to guide transport, guide/porter
insurance and domestic airfare.

Cost Will Not Include:
Personal equipment; hotels/meals in Kathmandu tips; client insurance of any kind; cost of evacuation (if any); bottled/alcoholic drinks; snacks/desserts, beverages (tea/coffee) - other than at breakfast - while on trek; Nepal visa costs; international airport taxes and other expenses of personal netuer

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