Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar Feeling adventurous? The Gokyo Lakes itinerary offers a more challenging route to Everest Base Camp, with a longer, tougher trek. The route past Gokyo Lakes is a less frequented trail, which is ideal for the experienced trekker. Your first stop is the bustling capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. You have time to wander the narrow streets here, and will be able to discover the temples and stupas that provide much intrigue in this fascinating city. After exploring Kathmandu you fly to Lukla from where your trek to Everest commences. You trek first to Namche Bazar, and from there you take a different route to Base Camp itself. From Namche Bazar, you follow the trail upwards to Dole and Machhermo through rhododendron and magnolia forests on your way to Goyko. As you are trekking the remote Gokyo Lakes and Nilbuk Caves are just some of the incredible views you will see. On arrival at the small town of Gokyo you have a day for acclimatization, here you climb Gokyo Ri and marvel at the surrounding v Cho La Pass to Base Camp Continuing on your journey you cross the Cho La Pass at 5340m, with the towering peaks of the Himalayas all around you. Cho La is renowned as the home of the mythical Yeti, so you can understand the remoteness of this region. Having crossed this pass you go on towards Everest Base Camp itself in its dramatic location at the foot of the world’s highest peak. Before you head back down to Kathmandu, your last stop is Kalar Patar 5,545m with stunning views of Everest and the Khumbu Glacier cascading below. From here you descend to Lukla, marvelling at what you have achieved and all the while with stunning views and fantastic scenery all around you! Responsible Travel The Adventure Company work with a Nepalese agency which employs leaders, sirdars, porters etc. Many of the owners of the tea-houses where we stay now gain their sole income from trekkers. |
