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Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes & The Cho La A Challenging Exploration of The Everest Region Highlights: Arguably the best view of Everest from Gokyo Ri (5483m). Experiencing the rich and welcoming Sherpa culture in the Solu Khumbu region. Crossing the challenging Cho La Pass (5420m) into the Khumbu valley. Reaching Everest Base Camp and your view of the Khumbu Ice Fall. The breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu & Cho Oyu from Gokyo. The sense of achievement as you stand atop Kala Pattar at dawn looking up at Everest. 22 Days in Nepal, 17 Days Trekking Independent Treks for Individuals and Small Groups, starting on any day of your choice with your own guide and porters. Small Group Treks Available on Scheduled Dates. Teahouse Trekking with all meals on trek included. One of the World’s Great Treks. Prices from £1150pp. (Land Only) Everest Base, Gokyo Lakes & The Cho La Pass Introduction Trekking to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes and the Cho La pass offers a challenging 17 day trek for experienced trekkers looking for a real insight into the majesty of the Everest region. The Gokyo Lakes trek offers an alternative to the traditional trek to Everest Base Camp and from Gokyo Ri the views of Everest are arguably the best on offer and the panorama includes views of four 8000m peaks and the largest glacier in Nepal. Additionally the circular nature of the trek adds immensely to your trekking experience. Your adventure begins in the vibrant city of Kathmandu where you will enjoy a full day sightseeing tour. Your trek starts the following day with a short flight to Lukla and your first day’s trek to Phakding. After the first couple of days on the main Everest Trail you branch left into the spectacular Gokyo Valley and after a thorough exploration of this spectacular valley you cross the Cho La Pass (5330m) to rejoin the main route to Everest Base Camp where you will will visit both the site of Everest Base Camp and summit Kala Patter (5545m). The highlights of your trek will surely include thee panoramic views from Gokyo Ri, the challenging crossing the Cho La Pass, your visit to Everest base Camp and the dawn view of Everest from the summit of Kala Pattar. The descent from Everest Base Camp is considerably quicker and after 17 days of trekking you will be looking forward to the short hop back to Kathmandu and the relative luxury that it offers. Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes & Cho La Pass Dossier – To Book Call 0141 530 8886 or Visit www.macsadventure.com Why choose Macs Adventure? Macs Adventure offers a range of independent and self- guided walking holidays in Nepal, Europe and the UK. Our holidays are for individuals and small groups so your holiday is perfectly suited to your needs. All our holidays in Nepal are operated in partnership with our local partner who has over 15 years experience of organising trekking adventures in Nepal and are fully licensed and recognised as one of the leading agencies in Nepal. Macs Adventure is a small, energetic owner/operated company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. We are passionate about delivering outstanding trekking holidays where every last detail is taken care of. The trek to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes and Cho La pass is a far more challenging and rewarding trek to All our treks are researched on the ground by a member of Everest Base Camp than the standard trek to base camp. our team and we understand what makes for an The trek is challenging and the walking strenuous because unforgettable adventure: great trails, breathtaking of the high altitude so a good level of fitness and previous scenery, professional & experienced leaders, hand-picked experience of multi day trekking (and preferably at altitude accommodation and a warm welcome all backed up by above 3000m) is recommended. The accommodation is outstanding customer service. fairly basic but comfortable and the food simple but nutritious and tasty. From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately. So if you relish a challenge, are physically fit, are happy to They will help you to make the most of your time in Nepal forgo a few of life’s luxuries and want the experience of a with their in-depth knowledge of the route, lifetime then this trek is for you. accommodation and must-see attractions on the way. Detailed Itinerary: Why Choose an Independent Trek in Nepal? Our Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes and Cho La Pass Independent treks are for individuals, couples or small Itinerary includes 17 days of trekking in the high Himalaya groups and the trek is tailored to your needs and interests. and several days in the vibrant city of Kathmandu to give You don’t join a scheduled group but rather have your own a total of 22 days in Nepal. The trekking itinerary includes guide and porter(s) so your trek can be tailored to your acclimatisation days and gradual height gain to ensure needs and interests. Independent treks are a wonderful that the effects of altitude are minimised and to give you relaxed way to discover the magic of Nepal’s mountain the greatest chance of a successful trek to Gokyo Lakes, areas for individuals, couples or small groups. the Cho La Pass and Everest Base Camp. You are free to start on any date, travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track you will discover the Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. beauty of the landscape, the warmth of her people and the Our local representative will meet you at Kathmandu rich culture of this spectacular land. Airport and transfer you to your Kathmandu Hotel. If time permits you will meet your guide and have some time to We will supply you a comprehensive pre-departure relax and explore Kathmandu. information pack and your qualified and an experienced local guide will coordinate and guide your trek. Day 2: Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, a vibrant, exciting and culturally fascinating city. Your local guide will Why Choose a Small Group Adventure Trek in Nepal? help you discover the sights, sounds and smells of We run regular scheduled small group departures for those Kathmandu during an exciting full day tour of Kathmandu. who wish to join the friendly and social atmosphere of our small groups. Day 3: Flight to Lukla (2804m) and trek to Phakding (2610m). Group departures are perfect for those trekking solo or An early start and private transfer to the airport and then friends and couples who prefer to trek in a small group a spectacular 30 minute flight over foothills of the with likeminded individuals. Groups run with a minimum of Himalaya to your hoping off point of Lukla has to be one of two and a maximum of ten trekkers. This ensures a the most spectacular starts to any walk. You will meet cohesive, friendly and supportive atmosphere on the trek. your porters in Lukla and then after all the build up it is great to be on the trail and on your way to base camp. A Our small group treks are led by qualified and experienced three hour walk brings you to your first overnight tea Nepalese guides who will ensure your trek is the house in the village of Phakding. experience of a lifetime. Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3535m) Is this trek for me? The green slopes around Phakding are intensively terraced Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes & Cho La Pass Dossier – To Book Call 0141 530 8886 or Visit www.macsadventure.com and farmed and offer a fascinating insight into the village life of the Sherpa people. The snow capped mountains Day 10: Trekking in the Upper Gokyo Valley (4998m). tower around you as you crisscross the valley bottom on To aid acclimatisation and explore this mountain paradise nerve jangling suspension bridges on your way to Namche fully you will enjoy a challenging trek to the fourth and Bazaar and a final sustained climb brings the welcome fifth Gokyo Lakes which are close to Cho-Oyo base camp. sight of Namche Bazaar. Day 11: Trek to Thangna (4700m) Day 5: Namche Bazaar acclimatization Day A relatively short days trek to the foot of the Cho La Pass Regular acclimatisation days are crucial to a successful at Thangna (Dragna) means that you will be fully trek to in the Everest region and minimising the effects of acclimatised and fighting fit for the Cho La crossing the altitude and also offer a great excuse to explore the following day. Sherpa villages in the area. Generally you will trek to Khumjung and the Everest View Hotel but other options Day 12: Cho La (5330m) Crossing and descent to Dzongla are available. You will also have time to wander around (4830m) the important market town of Namche Bazaar and enjoy This is probably the most challenging day of your trek and the delicious pastries at the German Bakery. the conditions can be very hard going depending on the time of year and recent weather conditions. Whatever the Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Phortse Drengka (3675m) conditions you will enjoy a huge sense of achievement on Your day starts with a steep climb and passes numerous reaching Dzongla. Chortens and buddist paintings as you climb to the top of Day 13: Dzongla to Lobuche (4930m) the ridge at 3973m. You then descend steeply to the Dubh From Dzongla you continue to descend to Duglha which Kosi and your overnight accommodation.
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