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Gokyo is a land of high altitude lakes and icy glaciers .A hike to Gokyo Ri (5350-m) will reward you with views of four of the eight highest mountains on earth - all in one panorama! From here, one can see more of Everest (8848-m) and the three other Himalayan giants - Cho Oyu (8153-m), Lhotse (8501-m) and Makalu (8463-m) and some of the great Glaciers, mainly the Ngozumpa Glacier.
The small herding settlement of Gokyo (4750m) lies on the banks of the third lake in a series of small turquoise mountain lakes and on the ridge above Gokyo, the four peaks above 8000m of Cho You, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu expose themselves. In addition to this you can have a look at the tremendous ice ridge between Cho You and Gyachung (7922m), considered one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Khumbu region. There are many options for additional exploration and high-altitude walking, including the crossing of Cho La, a 5420m-high pass into Khumbu and a hike to Gokyo Ri.
Your return trek will depart from the standard Gokyo trek as you will take the route back to Namche by crossing the Renjo La pass (5340m) instead of back trekking the Gokyo valley trails. This makes the trek a much more exciting and challenging one.
Starting Gokyo trek from Lukla saves time & gives an experience of exciting mountain flight but starting trek from Jiri help to prevent trekkers from Acute Mountain Sickness as trekkers have enough acclimatization for the trek. Trekking between Jiri to Lukla is quieter as small number of trekkers start trek from Jiri these days. The Junbensi Village & visit to Thupten Monastery is worthy to explore real Buddhism practiced by Shepara ethnic group of Solu region.
Once you trek in Gokyo, an additional hike to Gokyo Ri ( 5416m) is suggested for the best views of Mt. Everest & Khumbu Glacier. During Everest Base camp trek unique Sherpa villages Namche Bazar, Khumjung & Thortse can be explored. Tenboche & Thame village have very popular monasteries in Khumbu region.
A hike to nameless tower beyond the fifth Lake offers view of Everest, Cho-you, Shisapagma, Gauri Shankar, Makalu, Lhotse, Pumori , Cholatse & other innumerable peaks .
High Light of this routes : Namche, Gokyo Lake, Chola
Pass, Kalapather, Tenboche
Trip Summary
Total Trip Duration : 18 Days (03 Nights in Kathmandu/ 15
Days Trek)
Highest elevation : 5500 m
Style of Trek: Tea house /Camping
Trek Grade: Medium / Hard
Start: Lukla
Finish: Lukla |
Nepal
