Trips Nepal

Gokyo Valley Trek (without EBC & Kala Pattar)

This is a shortened version of our standard Gokyo Everest Trek without the extended trek to Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. This trek is ideal as a 1st Everest trek or as a 2nd visit to the Everest region on a different trail from the standard EBC trek.

This trek explores the breath-taking but little-visited Gokyo valley which is located adajent of the Khumbu. Here, a hike to the high vantage point of Gokyo Ri (5350-m) will reward us with views of four of the eight highest mountains on earth - all in one panorama! From here, one can see more of Everest (8848-m) and the three other Himalayan giants - Cho Oyu (8153-m), Lhotse (8501-m) and Makalu (8463-m).

Our return trek will depart from the standard Gokyo trek as we will take the route back to Namche by crossing the Renjo La pass ( 5340m ) instead of backtracking the Gokyo valley trails. This makes the trek a much more exciting and challenging one.

These mountains are magical - and so are our encounters with the Sherpa people, the famous mountain dwellers of this Himalayan wonderland. As in the classic Everest Base Camp trek, the warmth and hospitality extended by the local inhabitants of this region, the Sherpas, will add a further dimension to our experience of Nepal.

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• Close views of 4 of the world’s highest mountains
• Hike to Goyko Ri ( 5350m )
• Crossing the Renjo La pass ( 5340m )
• Getting to know the engaging Sherpa people, visiting active monasteries ( Tengboche 3870-m ) & trailside teahouses, & learning how Tibetan Buddhism influences every aspect of Sherpa life
• Paced for maximum acclimatization & comfort with extra time for exploration

What is Included
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NOTE: If you are looking for a less taxing Everest trek, try the Everest Base Camp ( EBC ) Trek. If you're interested in exploring all three main valleys of the Everest region, the Ultimate Everest Trek ( GET ) may be the one for you.