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Gokyo Lake Trek

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Trekking out of the ordinary in the Khumbu region is the Gokyo Lake Trek. This trek, although challenging, leads to some of the highest points of the Khumbu region. And on offer is a visit to the Gokyo lakes, some of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Similarly, the Gokyo lake Trek obviously incorporates climbing the Gokyo Ri (5360m) which offers a majestic panorama of snow-capped Himalayas. Complementing the entire journey; the Sherpa villages guarantee a cultural experience as well.

The trip starts as we catch a plane from Kathmandu to the town of Lukla in the Khumbu Region. As we take on a tourist-packed trail to Phakding; feast on the views of Mount Kusum Khangkaru (6367m) and Thamserku (6608m). Consecutively, a trek to Namche and arrival at this Sherpa town will be an enticing affair across the Dudh Koshi river valley. While at Namche, first-hand view of the Mount Everest (8848m) from Hotel Everest view is mesmerizing. The trail then takes us darting towards the exotic Himalayas as we cross Himalayan settlements at Dhole and Machhermo. This eventually leads to the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest in Nepal which stretches across a vast landscape.

We head further to Gokyo village which rewards us with great views of glacial lakes, six of them in total, turquoise and serene. The next day we hike up the Gokyo Ri (5360m), a peak by the village, which is at the same altitude as the Everest Base Camp. Although distant, the summit of Gokyo Ri is a viewpoint for some of the highest peaks-mostly 8000’ers namely Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Makalu (8463m), and Cho Oyu (8188m). We wrap up our trek of the Himalayas and retrace our trail back to Lukla before heading back to Kathmandu. This is a challenging trek, however, you have to go an altitude of 5,360 meters. This is trek is suitable for Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)

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Chola Pass Trek

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The Chola Pass Trek is regarded as those once in a lifetime treks that solely focuses on providing the travelers a joyful experience through the mesmerizing display of the major 8000 meter plus mountains. Accompanying the staggering mountains is a primitive lifestyle relying very little on the modern amenities. Find what it means to traverse the snowy landscape, find willpower in front of uphill tracks, but most importantly find adventure and inner peace in the silence of the Himalayas in the Chola Pass Trek.

With a brief insight of the UNESCO world heritage site of the Kathmandu valley, we commence our trek. A quick flight takes us to Lukla and gradually move us to Phakding. Then, we enter the biggest Sherpa settlement in this region, Namche Bazaar. After acclimatizing, we head to Tengboche and en route, we visit the Tengboche monastery too. Crossing lush forest takes us to Dingboche and after a gruesome battle with snow and ice, we arrive at Lobuche. Then we head to the Everest base camp via Gorakshep. The delightful view of the horizon and the snowy mountains will invigorate you. You then hike to Kalapatthar, revered by many as the best vantage point to observe the panorama of the mountains like the Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Cho Oyu (8188m), and Ama Dablam (6856m). We head to Dzongla and later get on a trail that leads to Gokyo.

However, we must cross the Chola Pass at 5420 meters en route, which is not just physically demanding but soul-pleasing upon reaching the top. The Everest Himalayas glisten as you relish the views from the top of the pass. Gokyo village and the delightful lakes are next on the trek. The descending trail leads us to Dhole and as we cross Phortse Tenga, we once again arrive at Namche Bazaar. Similarly, walking amidst the banks of the Dudh Koshi, we reach Lukla, and from there, we get on a flight to Kathmandu where the trip ends.

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