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Gokyo Ri - Chola Pass - Kalapathar - Everest B.C. Island Peak Climbing

This trek is relatively different from the usual Everest circuit offering you the sound environment free from noise & crowd, besides, you get an ample opportunity to reach the summits of two trekking peaks including Gokyo Ri & Island Peak. Gokyo (5480 m). These gives you a chance to observe a more clear & awe inspiring view of Mt. Everest than ever & its perspective of the surrounding Himalayan giants is astounding.

This region offers a fine settlements of Sherpa located in eastern Nepal. During trekking, we travel through the several small yak-grazing settlements, will definitely offer you a unique lifestyle & their rich cultural tradition.

The trail makes ascent to Island Peak where we will do a little technical climbing. Finally, a steep (40 degrees) snow & ice ramp requires the use of fixed rope to reach the summit. There you are rewarded with the absolutely breath taking scenery that includes Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, & Ama Dablam.
 

Day to day Itinerary :

Day 01

Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2804m), then trail begins with an easy walk to Phakding (2610m.).

Day 02

Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m.).

Day 03

Day for acclimatization at Namche Bazar for acclimatization & fine walk around the places.

Day 04

Trek to Phortse Tenga (3250m).

Day 05

Trek to Machherma (4470m).

Day 06

Trek to Gokyo (4790m).

Day 07

Hiking to Gokyo Ri, and back to Gokyo Lake.
Early in the morning with steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m), begins a day, providing you an ample chance to reward with natural beauty, is one attempt this trip. You see the stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nutse, Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) & Gychung Kang (7922m) can see very closely. This trek gives an ample opportunity to explore the glacier & Gokyo peak for those who are interested. This day is for acclimatization, so we return back to the camp in after noon.

Day 08

Trek to Thangna (foot of the Cho-La pass).

Day 09

Cross Cho-La pass (5330m), and trek down to Dzongla (4830m.).

Day 10

Trek to Labuje (4910m). We have a fine walk to Labuje

Day 11

Trek to Ghorakshep (5140m).

Day 12

Climbing to Kalapathar (5545m).

Day 13

Trek to Everest base camp, & back to Ghorakshep for sleep.

Day 14

Trek to Dingbuche (4410m).

Day 15

Trek to Chhukung (4730m) - Today, the trail offers an easy walking for the Chhukung valley.

Day 16

Hiking to Chhukung Ri (5546m).

Day 17

This day 4 hours walking for Island base camp & our over night stay will be in the tented camp.

Day 18

This day set up the high camp for to attempt on the top for next day.

Day 19

This day submit on the top (6160m.), & stay overnight at Chhukung.

Day 20

Trek to Tyangboche monastery.

Day 21

Trek to Namche Bazar.

Day 22

Trek to Lukla.

Day 23

Return back to Kathmandu from Lukla.

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Trek Price as per above programme
Note: This Prices valid until December 2006.
 

Group Size

01

2 - 3 

4 - 5

6 - 7

8 - 9

10 - 12

Price in US$ 

2162.00

1860.00

1650.00

1462.00

1396.00

1290.00

Price in Pound £

1194.00

1028.00

912.00

808.00

770.00

712.00

Price in Euro €

1778.00

1530.00

1356.00

1202.00

1148.00

1060.00

 

Above prices Includes:

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off  by car / Van.
  • 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at (5 star deluxe hotel in Kathmandu). 
  • Meal on full board basis with Tea & coffee.
  • An experienced Trekking Guide
  • Required number of porters, and their food, accommodation, transportation, salary, insurance, equipments, flights.
  • Two men tents, dining tents & kitchen gears.
  • Flight Lukla / Kathmandu.
  • Sagarmatha National Park permit.
  • Air cargo fee.
  • Tourist service charge, Vat.
  • Office Service charge.

Above prices doesn't Includes:

  • Climbing gears.
  • Meals whilst in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
  • Travel insurance (i f you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist you).
  • International air fare to Nepal.
  • Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu. 
  • Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
  • Tips for trekking staffs.
NOTE: Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
 
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Last Updated : September 23, 2005
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