GOKYO AND EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING. The Khumbu region trek to Gokyo offers an alternative to the traditional Everest base camp trek. From Gokyo Ri, more of Everest itself is visible but slightly from greater distance compare to Kalla Pattar above Gorekshep. Moutain are more spectacular, the Ngozumpa Glacier is the largest in the Nepal Himalaya.
Take the trail on the valley's west side. Head through small summer herding settlements to skirt the giant Ngozumba Glacier and arrive at a series of small lakes. Gokyo (4,750 meters) is a tiny herding settlement by the third lake and has several lodges. Climb Gokyo Ri 5,483-meter peak to the north-west for views of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu, plus a host of smaller peaks. Several more lakes and Cho Oyu Base Camp lie north up the glacier. After Gokyo we cross 5330m Cho La pass to Everest base camp side. Trekking to Everest Base Camp is one of the classic Khumbu region trekking in Nepal, Climbing Everest base camp is most common two week trek starting and finishing at Lukla, the airport just to the south of Everest National park . The trek to Everest Base Camp (5400m) is without doubt one of the most famous in the world. We follow an ancient route that will take us through tiny villages, across high mountain passes, and through remote valleys, villages, and monasteries. The views grow even more spectacular as we venture up the Dudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region at 11,300 feet. We will spend a night next to the Thyangboche monastery (12,887 feet), where you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest , and Lhotse . A non-technical climb of Kala Pattar (18,450 feet) highlights the truly spectacular panorama views of Mount Everest and many of the world's highest and most beautiful mountains. The return trek continues to delight adventurous souls with more spectacular mountain views, lush forested valleys, and opportunities to learn about the Nepal Sherpa religion and culture.
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