The trek follows the route of Dudh Koshi River to its source near the Gokyo lakes to the Everest base camp. This trek aims to explore the Everest region thorough the Gokyo Valley . The view from Gokyo Ri (5340m) offers the best panoramic view in the region. Trekkers have an opportunity to climb Kala Patthar peak (5545 m) which affords excellent views of Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8154m), Makalu (8475m) and other peaks. This trekking route circles back via Thyangboche Monastery. This outstanding trek visits the high valleys of the Khumbu with time to explore villages and monasteries and to sample the incredible hospitality of the Sherpa people. Flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, we follow the Dudh Kosi valley up to the Sherpa capital of Namche. We have time here to acclimatise, before following the quiet trail to Thame village in the Bhote Koshi valley. Descending to Khumjung, we are treated to incredible views of Kantega and Thamserku and the Nuptse-Lhotse wall with Everest rearing above. At Khumjung we camp below Khumbila Peak, home of the patron God of the Khumbu before continuing up the Dudh Kosi valley to Gokyo's alpine lakes and an ascent of Gokyo Ri. The views from here are tremendous with a 360 degree panorama of snow-capped peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. From Gokyo, we rejoin the main trail to Everest Base Camp. Our route provides a magnificent approach to the Khumbu glacier with unbelievable vistas of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. We follow the Khumbu glacier, first to Lobuche and on to Gorak Shep. Our camp here gives us the opportunity to ascend Kala Pattar for even more spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. We also have a day to visit Everest Base Camp, at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. Our descent will then take us to Dingboche in the Imja valley, before returning to Lukla via Thyangboche and Namche. A flight back to Kathmandu concludes a spectacular trek to the roof of the world.

 

	Trip Overview
	Trip duration: 22 Days 17 Days Trekking Accommodation: 4 Nights Hotel & 17 Nights Lodge Trip grade: Moderate to fairly Challenging Best season: Spring and Autumn Maximum altitude: 5554m. Transportation: Flight and Private Vehicle Group size: Minimum 2

The Price Includes: All airport transfers, hotel accommodation on B & B, double occupancy for the nights listed in the itinerary, welcome dinner, sight seeing tours as specified, all entry fees of heritage sites and shrines, all trekking arrangements including trekking permits, national park entrance fees, best available accommodation in local lodges, all meals during the trek, English speaking guide, porters, Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu airfare, all ground transportation on private vehicle.

The Price does not Include:International airfares and airport taxes, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara, optional tips and any expenses of personal nature, travel insurance, charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Social Journeys control

Single Supplement : Single supplements are payable if you specifically request to have a room to yourself. If you are a single person booking the trip you do not have to pay single supplements, if you are happy to share with another single client of the same gender.