Enjoy 15 Days Everest Gokyo Trekking at Everest region exploring the foot of the highest Mountain – Everest Base Camp with Gokyo lake and Gokyo Ri Top.
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Enjoy 15 Days Everest Gokyo Trekking at Everest region exploring the foot of the highest Mountain – Everest Base Camp with Gokyo lake and Gokyo Ri Top.
Everest Gokyo Trekking is crafted covering major attractions of Everest region. Everest Base Camp is foot of the highest mountain in the world. See the platform from where Everest Expedition, Lhotse Expeditions take place. During climbing season, Everest Base Camp will be dotted with climbers tents making the site as colorful temporary village. Enjoy splendid sunrise view over Mount Everest from Kalapathar peak. Experience crossing high pass – Chola pass while trekking from Everest towards Gokyo Lake. Enjoy panoramic 360 degree view of all major peaks in Khambu and Makalu region. Explore Gokyo Lake with day excursion to Gokyo Ri. Also see the Ngazumpa glacier which is biggest Glacier of the world. This trek itinerary avoid backtrack trekking on same route while taking Base Camp trek.
The Oligotrophic lake of Gokyo is located at elevation of 5000meters and is the second most visited tourist site in Everest region after base camp. The lake is considered as one of the world highest freshwater system with channel of six major lakes. This site is also listed at Ramsar site to protect the flora and fauna of the region. The blue water of Gokyo Lake except frozen time during winter reflects the panoramic view of the Himalayas.
Gokyo Lake also has religious significance for both Hindu and Buddhist followers. During Janai Purnima which usually fall during August, people take holy dip to clear the sin they committed during lifetime. This lake is is believed as the residing place of Snake God also known as “Nag Devata”.
Gokyo Ri also commonly called as Gokyo Peak with height of 5357 meters is located on the west side of Ngozumpa glacier. This is the best viewpoint to see panaromic view of 800 meters peaks such as Mount Everest Lhotse, Makalu and Cho – Oye in single line.
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Duration: 15 Days
Primary Activity: Trek EBC & Gokyo Lake
Group Size: 1 & above
Country: Nepal
Arrival on: Lukla
Departure from: Lukla
Trip Grade: Challenging
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Local Lodges/Tea House
Max Altitude: 5643 meters