Gokyo and Everest Trek

Gokyo and Everest trek explores the heart of the Sherpa homeland which follows the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary with this adventurous trek to Everest Base Camp and the spectacular and beautiful turquoise lake in Gokyo valley as name as Gokyo Lakes, crossing the glaciated Cho La Pass and on to the classic route to Everest Base Camp used by the great climbing parties.

We take an adventurous 40 minutes flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and begin our Gokyo and Everest trek. This string of glacial lakes is set in the high-altitude and wilderness dominated by the great peaks of Gyachung Kang -7922 meters. Gokyo lake in Khumbu Everest region is a piece of heaven. This is a unique experience for trekkers. Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes treks with a stunning crossing of the non-technical Cho La pass provides an unsurpassed circuit trek of the Everest region. The views from here up the rugged Khumbu Icefall are simply awe-inspiring. The company of majestically soaring mountains, friendly Sherpas, colorful monasteries, the Namche Bazaar, the Sagarmatha National Park, and, of course, to the base of the mighty Everest. Take in Sherpa villages, monasteries, magnificent glaciers and the world most majestic mountains.

The Sherpa people who inhabit Khumbu, as the area is called, are well-known for their cheerful hospitality. Climbs of the popular Gokyo Ri and Kala Pattar along the way, which provide magnificent photo opportunities of the world highest mountain, Mount Everest, and views as far as Kanchenjunga in the east and the Tibetan 8000m peak Cho Oyu to the north. The trek in advancing to the base of the world tallest mountain maps out spectacular vistas from such celebrated viewpoints and then encounters the sight of the thrilling Khumbu Icefall. This trek visits their villages and monasteries and provides a wonderful opportunity for cultural interaction. From this region, you can also see the largest glacier in Nepal named Ngozumpa.