scenic walks to Gokyo Lakes with adventure to Everest base camp via Tsho-la pass
Everest base camp trek via Gokyo Lake is a perfect adventure combining both scenic and beautiful places of the scenic Khumbu Valley. A great wonderful trek to experience the glory of the high Himalayas, visiting lovely picturesque Gokyo Lake. After enjoying a marvelous time facing grand views of the world’s three highest peaks from Gokyo-Ri high hill. The next part of the journey leads to an exciting climb to cross over a high Cho-La Pass. The walk then reaches the bottom of Mt. Everest at base camp, the main highlight of the adventure.
Everest base camp trek via Gokyo Lake allows trekkers to enjoy both beautiful areas of Khumbu high valley. Where views of staggering giant peaks follow from the beginning to the end of the trek at Lukla.
A wonderful walk starts from Lukla town the gateway to various adventures around the high Khumbu region of Everest. The trail leads to lovely villages and follows the Dudh Koshi River right up to its glacial source at Gokyo.
An exciting trek, as the walk heads through the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Sagarmatha is a name for Everest in Nepal, the native Sherpa call as Chomolungma of Tibetan origin language. The trail climbs on an undulating winding path to reach the famous Namche Bazaar, the hub of Khumbu villagers. The town like a big village offers various facilities for trekkers as well for the local villagers. For many past decades, where once a week Saturday market is held, hence the name Namche Bazaar.
After spending a well-worth extra day for acclimatization at Namche Bazaar, the adventure continues toward Gokyo. The valley of lovely glacial lakes with the world’s longest Ngozumpa glacier, encircled by giant snow peaks.
After an enjoyable time at Gokyo Lake and the valley with a climb up to high Gokyo-Ri. A scenic hill for a view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu with Cho-Oyu, which ranks 1st, 4th, 5th, and 6th; as the world’s tallest peaks. On leaving Gokyo Lake a long climb and traverse over the high Cho-La pass to reach Everest base camp.
An exciting trek of the adventure crossing Cho-La pass, facing grand views of towering peaks. From the top, a long descent to Dzongla, and then the walk joins the main trail of Pheriche and Dingboche. The final part of the journey takes you right to the bottom of Everest at base camp. Enjoying the dramatic scenery of Khumbu ice-fall and glaciers enclosed amidst the world's highest peaks.
The last phase of the adventure takes you to the top of the famous and popular Kalapathar rocky hill. Rewards you with spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding snow-mountain range facing the closest look of Mt. Everest, at a mere distance.
After an overwhelming experience in completing both beautiful areas of high Khumbu Valley. The return walk follows the main trails to the scenic spot of Tengboche and the monastery. From here enjoy the majestic views of snow peaks, then on the trail to Namche Bazaar. The adventure continues with the last day trek to Lukla for an exciting flight back to Kathmandu. After a wonderful adventure on Everest Base Camp via gokyo Lake Trekking.
