Gokyo Lakes with Loboche East Peak (22 days)
Gokyo Lakes with Loboche East Peak (22 days)
A trek via Gokyo and a series of holy lakes to Kalapathar to see Everest Base Camp and stunning views of Everest and the Khumbu ice fall.
Fitness grading: Trekking/Adv
Climate: See Climate for likely weather conditions
Duration: 22 Days
Price 1-7 people: £2850
Price 8 or more : N/A
Deposit: £300
Dates: Please contact us for dates
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Additional Information
This is a wonderful trip taking you into the Everest region of Nepal. After arriving in Kathmandu you'll have time to acclimatise, purchase any equipment you need and sightsee before taking a short flight to Lukla, deep in the mountains. From here, the trek takes you through Namche Bazaar, the heart of the Sherpa community and then slowly onto Gokyo. Along the way you will visit villages, mountain monasteries and experience the wonderful culture of the Nepalese people. The route allows plenty of time for acclimatisation.
On reaching Gokyo Lakes there are a series of these holy lakes to enjoy and by now you will be at an altitude of around 5000 metres. The lakes are holy, untouched and very beautiful.
Continuing on to the peak you should now be well acclimatise and ready to go over 6000 metres to reach it's summit. The peak involves some climbing with crampons and ice axe and areas where the group is roped. Previous experience is preferable and a good level of fitness is essential. There will be a team of experienced high altitude Sherpas on hand to assist and guide everyone during the climb if required and a team of porters and low altitude Sherpas to organise equipment, tents and food.
This is a wonderful adventure and in one of the most stunning mountaineering areas of the world.
What’s included:
Kathmandu hotel and breakfast
Accommodation and food on trek
Airport transfers
Internal flights
Sherpa Guides, Porters and local helpers
National Park fees and permits
Peak permit
Camping equipment except sleeping bags
Sherpa Insurance
What’s not included:
International flights
Visa fees
Airport tax (currently not charged)
Insurance
Additional visits
Other meals in Kathmandu
Alcoholic and bottled drinks
Optional Sherpa / Porter bonus
Click to see Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Depart UK to Kathmandu
Day 2: Arrive Kathmandu (4pm)
Day 3: Day for preparation, shopping and sight seeing
Day 4: Flight to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2850m)
The flight to Lukla is approximately 45 minutes and will give you stunning views. Few realise the scale of the Himalayan mountain range and from the flight there will be views to take your breath away. There will be a leisurely pace in Lukla while kit and porters are organised then a gentle trek of around 2 hours to the village of Phakding.
Day 5: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
After breakfast the trek continues with a steady day trekking to Namche Bazaar. You will get some fantastic views including Thamserku, Everest and Lhotse. This is a tougher day of steeper terrain as you trek up to this famous Sherpa village.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar
This is an acclimatisation day. There will be a short walk to the Everest view hotel to take you to a higher altitude. Here you can take in the scenery over a drink on the balcony of a very luxurious hotel before returning later to Namche to rest. This village is a hive of activity, fun and vibrant with bars, shops and lodges.
Day 7: Phortse Tenga (3680m)
The trek continues through areas of Rhododendron, conifer and juniper forest. In the spring the flowers are stunning, colouring the landscape with a natural beauty. There will be the first views of Cho Oyu (8153m) today.
Day 8: Lhabarma (4330m)
The trail continues steadily upwards passing villages and settlements along the way. The views are wonderful and the pace steady to allow acclimatisation and to take in the beautiful scenery.
Day 9: Machheramo (4410m)
A shorter day taking you well over 4000 metres reaching Machheramo. Peaks seen from this area include Cho Oyu, Kantega and Thamserko.
Day 10: Machheramo
This is an acclimatisation day when you can take short walks in the area or simply rest and enjoy the views.
Day 11: Gokyo
From here you will head for Gokyo Lakes with a slight decent and following the river along side the Ngozumpa Glacier. You will pass several lakes which are simply stunning with the mountains around them reflected in their crystal clear waters.
Day 12: Gokyo Ri (5483m) to Tangnak
Today will be an early start trekking quite steeply up to the summit of Gokyo Ri. From here you can see four of the fourteen 8000 metre peaks in the world – Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu. There is the option to then trek to see the fourth and fifth lakes which are well worth the extra push to reach them. You will stay at Tangnak for the night.
Day 13: Tangnak to Zongla. Trekking along a rocky ridge and crossing the Cho La pass (5370m) to reach Zongla
Zongla to Loboche Base Camp Base Camp is beside a beautiful lake with wonderful views of the famous mountain Ama Dablam.
Day 15: High Camp (5850m)
You will be on snow at this stage and using fixed ropes depending on the snow conditions. The route to High Camp follows a ridge from where there are great views of the Khumbu and Loboche glaciers.
Day 16: Climb Peak (6145m) return to Thuk La
Continuing along the ridge to the summit will be a steady long day. The views are well worth the push to reach this point and once the summit has been reached the group will return to Thuk La that night.
Day 17: Thuk La to Sanasa
Day 18: Sanasa to Namche Bazaar
Day 19: Namche to Phakding
Day 20: Phakding to Lukla
Day 21: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu (am)
Day 22: Depart Kathmandu