Everest Base Camp Gokyo trek, is the most challenging and exciting trek in the Everest Region. It follows the route via a high pass called Chola Pass at 5420 meters into Mt. Everest Base Camp (5364m). Trekking to Gokyo – Chola Pass & Everest Base Camp begins with an amazing flight to Lukla. From Lukla, you will walk uphill slowly following the trail to the Dudh Kosi ( ‘River of Milk’), and through rhododendron, pine, and magnolia forests. After a few hours of trekking, you will eventually reach Namche Bazaar (3,340 m) and spend one more day at Namche Bazaar which is the amusing capital of Sherpa’s for adjustment and an alternative hike inside Namche. After spending some time there you will visit other Sherpa villages such as Phortse Tanga and Machhermo before heading for Gokyo Lakes.
After reaching Gokyo Lake you climb Gokyo Ri (5369m) and from the top of Gokyo Ri, you will enjoy stunning peaks of different mountains such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyo, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Thamserku, Mt Ama Dablam, Mt. Kangtega, Mt: Cholatse, and many others. Crossing Chola Pass (5420m)you reach Dzonglaand continuously move towards Gorakshep and Kala Pattar (5545m.). From Kala Pattar, you can enjoy an impressive up-close view of Mt. Everest. Then, the next day morning you trek to Everest Base Camp. When you return from Everest Base Camp you follow the route through Pangboche and Namche Bazaar. While on trek you will enjoy the incredible mountain scenery until you reach Lukla airstrip. The next day morning you take a flight back to Kathmandu.
Everest Base Camp Trekking is popular for every traveler and group alike. It gives a complete scenario of different flora and fauna, the rural lifestyle of the Sherpa people, Buddhism, monasteries and spectacular mountain scenery.
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