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Gokyo Peak and
Lakes
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A popular trek up the Gokyo Valley to the beautiful
turquoise lakes at the base of Gokyo Peak and Cho Oyu.
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| 18 days - Moderate Plus |
Max Altitude: 5360m / 17,690ft |
Trek Name: Gokyo Peak & Lakes
Trek Code: EVGOK |
Max Group Size: 15 |
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Kathmandu - Lukla -
13 day Everest Lodge Trek to Gokyo Lakes
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Cost: $US 1539 |
| Is this trek
for you? |
| Designed to suit those wishing to
see a more remote and rugged part of the Everest region. Countless
superb views of Himalayan giants, huge glaciers, beautiful lakes
and a strenuous climb up Gokyo Peak rounds the trek off nicely.
Expect 3-6 hours walking per day requiring a reasonable level
of fitness. |
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After two days exploring the fascinating city of Kathmandu,
we fly to Lukla to commence our trek.
We follow the Dudh Kosi (Milk River) valley, through villages
inhabited by the warm-hearted Sherpa people, to Namche Bazaar
with its colorful and vibrant market place. We then cross the
Mong La (la means mountain pass) into the Gokyo
Valley.
For the next few days, our trekking days are short, to ensure
safe acclimatization as we ascend towards our lodge at Gokyo.
Gokyo Ri (ri means ridge or peak) stands
5360m high and the views from the top are magnificent, showing
all the 8000m peaks in the area including Everest, Lhotse, and
Cho Oyu(8201m) on the Tibetan border.
The lakes at Gokyo are usually a vibrant turquoise color, but
if you visit in winter (Dec/Jan) they are likely to be deeply
frozen and it is a unique experience to skate on the ice!
From Gokyo, we trek back to Lukla varying our path to visit
Thyangboche, a beautiful and tranquil Buddhist monastery set high
on an open ridge with the Everest massif towering above.
Back in Lukla we celebrate our adventure Sherpa-style with our
trekking crew, before flying back to Kathmandu for more opportunities
to shop, sightsee and relax.
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| Itinerary: |
| Days • 1-2 Kathmandu • 3-15
Trekking • 16-17 Kathmandu • 18 Trip
ends after breakfast |
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2007
2008
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Feb 6, 20 •
Mar 6, 20 •
Apr 3, 17, 24 •
May 1
Sep 26 •
Oct 2, 16 •
Nov 6 •
Dec 4
Feb 4, 18 • Mar 3, 17 • Apr 7, 21, 28 • May 5
Sep 22 • Oct 6, 20 • Nov 3 • Dec 1 |
| Price from Kathmandu (US
dollars): |
Tour Price
Domestic Flight |
$US 1330
$US 209 |
| Included in your trip: |
| Airport transfers • ½ day sightseeing tour
in Kathmandu • Domestic flight to/from Lukla & domestic
departure taxes • All other transport • Services of
experienced leaders, trekking guides & porters • All
accommodation (twin share, 4 nights hotels, 13 nights trekking
lodges) • All meals on trek (17 breakfasts, 13 lunches,
13 dinners) • Trek pack (sleeping bag, sleeping sheet,
kit bag, down jacket) • Sagarmatha National Park Permit
• Specialized Medical Kit including medical oxygen and
Portable Altitude Chamber |
| Not included: |
| Visa • Insurance (compulsory on all trips
- ensure you are adequately covered for emergency evacuation
by helicopter) • Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu
• Spending of a personal nature, eg laundry, snacks and
drinks, souvenirs, etc • Crew tips - please allow $US3
per trekking day • International flights & departure
taxes |
• our trip
format •
what to bring
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For Detail Itinerary, please contact us by email. lukla@mos.com.np |
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