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Gokyo - Chola Pass - Kalapathar Trek
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Gokyo - Chola Pass - Kalapathar Trek

Gokyo - Chola Pass - Kalapathar Trek

Country

Nepal

Duration

20 days

Max Altitude

5545 m

Group Size

10 Person

Difficulty

moderate

Best Seasons

Spring

Description

Jiri to Everest is well-known as a classic route. Though Jiri doesn’t serve trekkers with much of splendid mountain views, the alpine forest, ethnic villages of ethnic groups such as Brahmin, Chhetri, Magar, Tamang and Sherpa, glacial rivers, Buddhist monasteries make passing through Jiri a worth one. Trekking through Jiri requires walking experience and good health too. In return, Jiri offers trekkers with different food cuisines viz. Nepali food, ethnic food, and also international cuisines.

Next in this trek are many famous hubs viz. Namche Bazaar, Everest viewpoint, Khumjung village, Gokyo Ri (5,357 m.), Cho La pass (5,368 m.), Gorakshep and Kalapathar (5,545 m.).

A visit to the Khumjung village, a popular Sherpa village, will help in acclimatization

From Gokyo Valley, several peaks such as Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu are visible. Furthermore, Everest, Changtse, Nuptse Nup II, and also a part of Lhotse is seen from Kalapathar. Gorakshep is the easiest route that leads to Kalapathar.

Itineraries

We start our driving from Kathmandu Valley through Araniko Highway passing some beautiful cities and holy places to reach Jiri by local bus.

Today we will cross the quite challenging Lamjura La Pass (3,530 m) after climbing for 4 hours. We then descend for 3 hours to reach Junbesi.

Today we will trek only for 4 hours to reach Shivalaya. We will walk across the Gaurishanker Conservation Area.

We will pass the Deurali village then walk ahead to reach Bhandar Village. The village was completely destroyed by earthquake and is rebuilding. The monasteries and houses all were gone and they are yet to rebuilt.

We will walk downhill for 4 hours to reach Kinja then ascend 1 km to enter into the village of Sete.

The trail goes through beautiful meadows and green forests which offers the splendid vistas over the valley. We will cross Tragshindo Pass (3,071 m) through steep, slippery and draining.

The path descends towards the beautiful Dudh Koshi River having cloudy colours. We will then cross colorful village Kharikhola and get into the Bupsa Village.

We will leave Sukre Village and walk further ascending through the large scattered village of Chaurikharka to reach Phakding

The path goes along the bank of Dudh Koshi River and cross several suspension bridges. The route enters into the Sagarmatha National Park and reaches the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar.

Hike to Everest view point and visit Khumjung village for acclimatization.

Dole village is located in the Dudh Koshi River Valley , north of Khumjung and south of Machhermo.We will trek through the steeply uphill which will be slippery and narrow to reach beautiful village of Dole.

Gokyo Lakes are Olitographic lakes which are world’s highest fresh water lake comprising 6 lakes. We will walk for 5 hours to reach Gokyo Lakes.

In the early morning, we will start climbing Gokyo Ri which is just above the Gokyo Lakes. The scenery seen from Gikyo Ri is just undefinable. The spectacular vistas of snow-capped peaks and splendid views of Gokyo Valley will be unforgettable.

The route needs to be crossed challenging Cho- La Pass to travel towards Dzonglha Village.

Gorakshep is the highest permanently inhabited village. We will ascend steeply climbing through high cliffs to reach Gorakshep.

Hike early morning to Kalapathar 5,545m for the best views of Nuptse, Lhotse, and Everest Peaks. Then we will descend back to Lobuche for the overnight stay.

We will trek towards to Tengboche on our 17th day of the trekking trail.

We will trek back to Namche Bazaar along the forests and riverbank.

We will follow the Dudh Koshi River Bank to reach Lukla Airport.

We will take early flight to return back to Kathmandu Valley.

Cost Includes

  • Guide (English speaking)
  • Cook (if camping trek)
  • Kitchen helpers (if camping trek)
  • Accommodation and foods in Tents camping or Lodge (service- B, L, & D with tea/coffee)
  • Assistant guides (if required)
  • Necessary Porters
  • Required area’s restricted/normal trekking permits
  • Two men tent for members, Guide/Sherpa tent, Kitchen tent/ Dinning & toilet tent (if camping trek)
  • Domestic Airfares for round trip (if required)
  • Guide’s airfares
  • Ground transportation during the trekking in jeep/bus/van/car as per itinerary
  • Cook, Sherpa, kitchen staffs and porter’s accommodation, foods, transportation, and day-wages as per itinerary
  • Whole staffs and porters accidental covering insurances
  • Company Duffel bag (after trekking need to return to the company)
  • Company T-shirt as a souvenir
  • First-Aid kit box for all involved in the trip

Cost Excludes

  • Kathmandu stays accommodation and foods
  • Nepal Visa & visa extension fees
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays and changes in Government regulation, etc.
  • Personal trekking/climbing equipment
  • Tel/internet
  • Helicopter Rescue (if needed) and hospitalization fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Bar bills like coke, mineral water & any Alcohol items…
  • Tips to staffs
  • Any extra staffs/porters than specified and expenses which is not included as per itinerary

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