Everest Basecamp – Gokyo – Cho La Pass

After a nutricious breakfast, we start our hike from Namche to Dhole. As we hike out of Namche we are treated with incredible views of Amadablan, Lhotse and Everest. We briefly descend through Pine and Rhododendron forests before climbing up to our lunch spot at Mong. We continue our hike onto Dhole (13,563 feet) where we are treated with spectacular views once again. Todays hike is around 6-7 hours.

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After our breakfast, we start the stunning and gradual traverse from Dhole to Machermo. Todays hike is around 4-6 hours and our stop for tonight is a traditional Sherpa village for farmers and villages attending their crops. Our destination for the evening is at 14,751 feet.

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Todays hike climbs out of Machermo and is one of the most dramatic in terms of scenery. Stay close to your guides on this section as the track has many braids, made by the local yak population! Normally we arrive in Gokyo (15,807ft) for a late lunch and time to explore the village. Todays hike is 5-6 hours.

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Today we take the hike up to Gokyo Ri (17,678ft) and some of the most spectacular vistas in the Khumbu region. From the top you’ll get to see multiple 8000 meter peaks including Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. We also get a pretty epic view of the partially frozen Gokyo Lakes and the Ngozumpa Glacier. Todays trek is around 4-6 hours and we’ll return to Gokyo for some rest and relaxation.

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Today, we take the hike from Gokyo to Thangnak which takes us over the Ngozumpa Glacier and its morraine. Our lodge is at 15,510 feet and our trek today will take around 4 hours.

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Today, we have one of the highlights of your adventure. The Cho-La Pass (17,714ft). We’ll get a little bit of an earlier start this morning as we make our way up this more challenging trail. At the top of the pass we’ll be afforded incredible views of Amadablam, Lobuche and Cholatse. We hike through to Dzongla (15,939 ft) where we get a stunning view of Mt AmaDablam. Our trek today is around 6-7 hours.

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After breakfast, we’ll depart Dzongla towards Lobuche. Here we have a well earned tea stop or choose to have lunch here. This part of the trail is spectacular.  After leaving Lobuche, we depart for Gorak Shep (16,972ft) where we pass over the famous Khumbu Glacier. From Gorak Shep we can see Everest along with Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt. Lhotse, Pumori, amongst other spectacular peaks.  We will eat our lunch here and will take short break.  Todays hike will be around 6-7 hours.

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After breakfast we depart Gorak Shep for a fascinating and inspiring experience at  Everest Base Camp (17,701ft).  Reaching this iconic place and the majestic peaks we are surrounded by, it is hard not to feel in awe of the climbers who have attempted and conquered this mountain.

Late afternoon, we reach Gorak Shep and take the spectacular flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight in our hotel and a group dinner to recount tales of our adventure.

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After our amazing adventure, what a perfect way to relax than with a day of Retail Therapy and sampling some of the many great restaurants in Kathmandu.

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Like all amazing adventures, they must come to an end. We’ll escort you to the airport for your flight back home to see family and friends.

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