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Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek
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Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek
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Price per personUS$1099
$1349 x 1 pax
$1349

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Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is one of the most incredible classical treks in the Khumbu Region of Nepal. Filled with an abundance of different vegetation, flora, and fauna, the trail is a diversification of nature and culture. It is a moderate trek for those trekkers who wish to try something new and challenging in the Himalayas.

The trail will lead us to an abundance of scenic views of the mighty Himalayas along with Mt. Everest the highest mountain on the earth. Gokyo Lakes trek will lead us to six main freshwater lakes of the area located from an elevation of 4700m-5000m, all comes under Sagarmatha National Park comprising an area of 443 sq. mile.

Along with the conserved area, the Gokyo Lake and the surrounding lakes occupy an area of 30 sq. miles and have been designated as Ramsar Site which has hydrological importance.

These lakes are the main sources of water flowing into the Dudh Koshi River and another stream of the Himalayas, water in the lake is all filled by the snow melted from the surrounding mountains.

Apart from these, Gokyo and the surrounding lakes have religious significance for both Hindu and Buddhist followers, regarded as the abode of Nag Raj (serpent god), which makes strong faint not to harm any animals of the surrounding region, during the month of August there is a festival known as Janai Purnima, a flock of devotee trek into the lake for a holy dip for purification of the inner soul.

As the trail is less crowded as compared to other trekking areas trekkers can enjoy their time in a solitary way.

The main attraction of the trek will be the Gokyo Lake also known as Dudh Pokahari covering an area of 42.9 ha, followed by Thonak Lake (62 ha) one of the largest lakes, Gyazumpa Lake (29 ha), Tanjung Lake (17 ha), Ngojumba Lake (14 ha) and Longbanga Lake among these lakes Thonak Lake is the deepest lake (62.4 m), followed by Gokyo Lake (43 m).

The trail will further take us to Gokyo Ri also known as Gokyo Peak which lies at the elevation of 5357m/17575ft, it will be a day hike for us but the trail further leads to some of the majestic passes including Cho La Pass and also to Everest Base Camp.

Gokyo Ri is one of the majestic peaks for the panoramic views of the massif Himalayas helping us to view four of the most famous 8000m+ mountains i.e. Mt. Everest (8848m) highest mountain, Mt. Lhotse (8516m) is the fourth highest mountain, Mt. Cho Oyu (8188m) is the sixth highest mountain and Mt. Makalu (8485m) is the fifth highest mountain along with other surrounding Himalayas.

Apart from the Himalayas, the Gokyo peak will be a viewpoint to observe the Ngozumpa Glacier just below Mt. Cho Oyu covering an area of 22 miles is the longest glacier in the Himalayan region, and view of the majestic Gokyo Lakes all blue in color and Gokyo village will be one of the fabulous views to experience making it the real paradise on the earth.

Apart from the majestic Himalayas, the trek starts with the lowland view, rivers, crossing suspension bridges, passing by the most incredible town on the Himalayas Namche Bazaar, the Buddhist monasteries, praying wheel, praying flag, etc.

Besides all these majestic experiences the hospitality of the Sherpas community and their lifestyle will be the center of attraction for travelers. The surviving culture and religion of the Sherpa community along with the Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri will energize us with its beauty.

Discover Altitude has specially designed Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek Itinerary with frequent field visits by our professional staff to make sure the program goes according to the itinerary mentioned below.

For the convenience of our client minute detailed itinerary, cost, highlights, pictures, and the map has been provided. As it is an energetic trek in the Himalayas, so the trekkers can visit this trail every season throughout the year. Regarding the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trekking Cost, it varies on the number of days and people.

We are flexible to revise and customize the itinerary according to the allocated time and interest as far as possible to make sure the need and interests of our valuable clients are accomplished.

Highlights

  • Cultural city tour in Kathmandu.
  • Adventurous trek in one of the most incredible regions on the earth.
  • Experience the domestic flight to one of the most incredible airports Lukla.
  • Magnificent view of the Himalayas.
  • Meet and know the people of the mountain, their culture, and their daily activities.
  • Experience nature with the panoramic view of the Himalayas.
  • View the sunrise over the top of the world Mt. Everest along with other three 8000m mountains.
  • Feel the thrill of Paradise on the earth.
  • Magnificent views of the six lakes
  • Enjoy the panoramic view of Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri
  • Experience the climbing to Gokyo Ri (Peak)
  • Enjoy the unique culture and hospitality of the Himalayan kingdom

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Itinerary

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Day 1:Arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport and Transfer to your respective hotels
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsWelcome Dinner
  • Time35 Minute Drive
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft
  • On our arrival at the international airport, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to your respective hotel, before check in to the hotel a small briefing will be given by our staff of the day program.
  • Check in to the hotel and after refreshment, you can explore the famous touristic area of Kathmandu which is Thamel.
  • In the evening complimentary Nepalese cuisine will be served with a cultural program in an authentic Nepalese restaurant.
  • Overnight in our respective hotel.
Day 2:Sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time5 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft
  • Today will be our special day after breakfast we will be heading for a day tour in and around Kathmandu valley in some of the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Temple ( Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple ( Cremation site), Bouddhanath, Patan Durbar Square, etc, guided by our professional tour guide.
  • This tour is important because we will be able to know about the history, culture, religion and many more about Nepal, during this visit we can do some shopping for the gears required for the trek and also the souvenirs for family members back home.
  • After the day tour, we will be heading towards the Discover Altitude office, here we will be introduced to our trekking team and will get a briefing about the trek we are heading towards and the stuff needed for the trek.
  • Overnight in our respective hotel.
Day 3:: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla(2840m/9318ft/ 35minute flight) and trek to Phakding. (2610m/8563ft)- 4 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time4 Hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude2610m/8563ft
  • From today our journey to the Everest Base Camp will be started, after having our breakfast we will drive to the airport 15 minutes and start our 35minute flight to one of the loveliest airport in the world between the Himalayas.
  • On arrival in Lukla, we will enjoy a couple of hours for the view and also to acclimatize our body with the drastic change in the altitude compare to Kathmandu.
  • Now we will be heading ahead to our clear trail of the first day, enjoying beautiful scenic views.
  • The trail goes downhill, with the view of Kusum Kangaru(6367m/20889ft), and on the way with a Buddhist monastery, praying flag hanging, the praying wheel, farmland, teahouses on the way, etc can be seen.
  • Finally, we will be able to reach Phakdin village, a small Sherpa village with enormous hospitality.
  • Overnight at our tea house.
Day 4:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. (3446m/11306ft)- 7 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time7 Hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude3446m/11306ft
  • Today will be a bit tough day for us as compared to the first day, so after our breakfast, we will be heading little downhill to cross the suspension bridge of Phakdin.
  • After crossing the bridge we will be heading uphill for almost 3 hours with stony steep before we reach a beautiful Monjo village on the top of the hill, this village is the entrance point of Sagarmatha National Park, we rest here for short period.
  • Further 4 hours trek before we reach Namche Bazaar, crossing the hills with beautiful views of Himalayas, crossing the Dudh Koshi river through long suspension bridge, we will be reaching Jorsale(2775m/9104ft) the last village before Namche Bazaar.
  • From Jorsale we will be heading uphill at a steady pace to reach Namche Bazaar, the capital of Sherpa, Namche Bazaar is the oldest inhabitant settlement of the Sherpa community.
  • This spot is now occupied with special hospitals, post office, ATM’s, banks, etc, a beautiful town on the Himalayas, further uphill there is an army camp to monitor and also to help trekkers and climbers in time of need.
  • On arrival in this beautiful town, we can enjoy our free time watching the first view of the gain Himalayas like Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, etc.
  • Overnight at our tea house.
Day 5:Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar. (3446m/11306ft)- 4 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time4 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3446m/11306ft
  • Today will be our rest day to acclimatize our body before we head further up to our final destination.
  • Although it is a rest day by we need to make sure we are using the day according to the instruction of our trekking guide.
  • After our breakfast we will be heading to Everest View Point, as a day excursion tour guided by our trekking guide, this will be some 3-4 hours to complete with the stunning views of Mt. Everest.
  • Then we will be descending downhill to Namche Bazaar, for the rest of our day, here we can enjoy our free time exploring this beautiful town and people living around.
  • Overnight at our tea house.
Day 6:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phortse. (3810m/12496ft)- 6 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3810m/12496ft
  • After breakfast we make a steady ascend to the Khumjung hill passing by a village towards the Dudh Koshi River.
  • The trail will be diverted towards the north with a couple of trail different trails but the best will be our choice.
  • As we move to pass by a chorten on the top of the mountain, we will visit Mohang the birthplace of the re-incarnate Lama of Rongbuk Monastery situated in Tibet, he is the Lama who bought Buddhism in the Khumbu region of Nepal.
  • The trail now descends downhill towards the Dudh Koshi River leading to Phorse, a small overnight place situated by the bank of the river.
  • Overnight at our lodge.
Day 7:Trek from Phortse to Machhermo. (4470m/14663ft)- 5 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time5 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude4470m/14663ft
  • Today our trail will be all the way through the Dudh Koshi River, climbing the steep mountain uphill.
  • The trail will pass by the rhododendron forest and waterfall before reaching the small village of Tongba.
  • Further climbing uphill passing by some more villages like Dole, Labarma, and Luza village with the magnificent view of the Himalayas and the surrounding areas we will arrive in a village Machhermo.
  • Overnight at our lodge
Day 8:Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo. (4800m/15744ft)- 5 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time5 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude4800m/15744ft
  • Our day will start after our breakfast, climbing uphill the trail will lead us with the mesmerizing views of Cho Oyu (8153m)
  • The trail now widens through Phangkha, the very spot where the avalanche occurred in 1995 killing 40 trekkers
  • Trekking downhill now we will descend towards the river crossing the iron bridge over the snow melted stream, leveling the trail we pass by the three lakes regularly i.e. Longpongo at the altitude of 4690 m, Taboche Tsho, and Dudh Pokhari.
  • As we descend we will be fascinated with the surrounding views of the giant Himalayas, further, we will head towards the Gokyo village just by the giant lake boarding with the majestic mountain Cho Oyu.
  • Overnight at our lodge
Day 9:Explore around Gokyo and hike to Gokyo Ri. (5357m/17570ft)- 4 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time4 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude5357m/17570ft
  • Today will be the free day but will make it busy.
  • As an acclimatization day, we hike to Gokyo Ri for some astonishing views of the Himalayan vista.
  • Further, we can make a tour to some of the beautiful Gokyo lakes ( total six in number)
  • Visiting some of the lakes we can hike (Optional) towards Gokyo Ri for the magnificent views of the Himalayas.
  • Further, the views of the mountains like Cho-Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, and the huge Ngozumba glacier will be heart touching.
  • Overnight at Gokyo.
Day 10:Trek down to Dole. (4030m/13221ft.)- 5 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time5 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude4030m/13221ft.
  • Descending all the way downhill on the way through the Dudh Koshi River, we pass by the first Gokyo lake.
  • The trail will support us with the view of mountains like Cholatse, Taboche Peak, Thamserku, Cho Oyu, Kangtega.
  • Climbing further uphill we pass by the village Machhermo, Luza, and Lhafarma before reaching Dole.
  • Overnight at our lodge/ tea house
Day 11:Dole to Namche Bazaar/ Monjo (2835m/9301ft)- 6 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude2835m/9301ft
  • An easy day for us descending downhill today with the surrounding views of mountains we pass by Phortse Thanga.
  • Passing by beautiful rhododendron forest and waterfall, we will view wild mountain goats, yaks, birds, etc before reaching Namche Army Camp Hill, a good place to bid farewell to Mt. Everest, Mt Lhotse, and Tengboche for the last time.
  • Descending further for 40 minutes we reach Namche Bazaar.
  • Today we will be descending to Monjo if we are not interested in Namche Bazaar. Monjo is a small village that lies just by the Dudh Koshi River below the Namche Bazaar.
  • With the views of the hilly green valley and Snowy Mountain behind, we descend at a nominal pace in a more relaxing way.
  • Passing by Namche Bazaar, we will descend further downhill through the Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate for an hour to reach Monjo.
  • Overnight at our lodge.
Day 12:Trek from Monjo to Lukla. (2840m/9318ft)- 6 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude2840m/9318ft
  • Passing the Monjo village and re-crossing the Dudh Koshi River through the suspension bridge we reach Phakding village where we can have our lunch.
  • With the views of the farmland and villages all the way we will arrive at Lukla.
  • This is the end of our day and a beautiful experienced to be remembered, so it’s a celebration day as well.
  • Today we can grandly enjoy our evening as we love sharing our experience with our team, shining and dancing will be another asset to remember to make our trip a memorable one.
  • We thank our Sherpa porter for their help and kindness and bid them farewell promising to meet someday.
  • Overnight at our tea house.
Day 13:Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu- 30 minutes.
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast and Farewell Dinner
  • Time30 Minute flight
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft
  • After breakfast, we get ready for our domestic flight back to the capital city Kathmandu.
  • On arrival at Kathmandu, we will be picked up by our private car to our respective hotel.
  • After check-in and refreshment, we have a free day to visit around Thamel and enjoy some Trekking Massage and visit the office of Discover Altitude to share our experience.
  • The evening will be a farewell dinner provided by our company Discover Altitude, accompanied by our staff.
  • Overnight at our hotel.
Day 14:Transfer to International Airport.
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Today is your last day in Nepal; one of the representatives from Discover Altitude will accompany you to the International Airport for your hotel according to flight schedule time.
  • We hope your stay in Nepal was an unforgettable moment with a beautiful memory and lovely experiences, last but not least we will be happy to see you shortly for some other exciting journey in Nepal. As the journey ends we hope you are taking beautiful memories back home and lots of love from Nepal.
  • If you have some more free days in Nepal then our team of experts will help you by guiding some lovely places to visit in Nepal according to your available schedule.
  • We wish you a safe and lovely flight back home.
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Trip Map

Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek map

Cost Details

Included

The airport picks up and drops off by the private vehicle.

  • Hotel in Kathmandu for two nights
  • Sightseeing around Kathmandu.
  • Private vehicle for sightseeing.
  • Tour guide for sightseeing.
  • Round trip flight in and out to Lukla by plane.
  • All night accommodation in lodge during the trek on twin sharing basis (please inquire if you need private accommodation)
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cup of tea or coffee during the trip.
  • All required permits for trekking.
  • Licensed Guide and strong porter (one porter for two people)
  • Accommodation, food, salary, and insurance for guide and porter.
  • Farewell dinner at the end of the trip.
  • All government taxes

Excluded

  • Entrance fees while visiting UNESCO world heritage sites during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Your trekking insurances and evacuation in an emergency.
  • Hard drinks, cold drinks, and bottled water.
  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, and battery charging.
  • Gratitude for guide and porters.
  • All those things that are not mentioned above in included section.

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Useful Info

  • Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri lie in the Khumbu Region of Nepal on the way to Everest Base Camp.
  • Gokyo and Gokyo Ri Trek is one of the most incredible treks for trekkers who accept the challenges in the Himalayas.
  • The trek will lead us to one of the most diverse regions at a high altitude, filled with different vegetation, flora, and fauna.
  • Gokyo Lake lies at an altitude of 4800 meters is a conserved area of the Sagarmatha National Park and has been designated as a Ramsar Site.
  • Apart from Gokyo Lake, the trail will lead us to numerous other freshwater lakes of the Himalayas, one of the main sources of snow-melted water of the Himalayas.
  • Further, the trail will be diverted into the Gokyo Ri also known as Gokyo Peak at an elevation of 5357 meters for the magnificent views of the high Himalayas which includes Mt. Everest (8848m) highest mountain, Mt. Lhotse (8516m) is the fourth highest mountain, Mt. Cho Oyu (8188m) is the sixth highest mountain and Mt. Makalu (8485m) is the fifth highest mountain along with the surrounding panoramic views of the Himalayas.
  • Along with the Himalayas, the trail is filled with the living Buddhist culture of the Sherpa people, monasteries, museums, hospitality, etc., and the region will be an enchanting experience.
  • It is one of the most incredible trails which can be diverted into different trekking trails of the Everest region depending upon the interest and time schedule of the trekkers.
  • Gokyo Trek lies in Sagarmatha National Conservation Area which is the UNESCO natural world heritage site that starts from Lukla to Lukla a gateway to Mt. Everest.
  • We can take a helicopter to and from Lukla airport via Kathmandu airport but not the normal domestic flight.
  • It is a bit challenging trek due to its altitude, the best time to experience the Gokyo trek will be August- November, and February- May but during another month also we can trek into the region if there is less snowfall.
  • Due to its remoteness and altitude the Gokyo region has a limited number of tea houses and lodges, so heavy snowfall means blocking the trail, and lodges and tea houses will not be operated.

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Trip to Everest Base Camp

This was my first trip to Nepal ...heard lots of exciting stories from my parents who have been to Nepal for the Annapurna base camp trek in 2008...Kumar was their guide ...now he has been operating his Trekking agency named Discover Altitude Treks.
With my parent's advice, I booked a solo trip to Nepal for the Everest base camp trek...
Kumar personally came to pick me up at the airport...had a lovely typical welcome from him... the evening we had dinner and he briefly told me everything thing related to my trek and the gear required..
Was excited to be with kumar for the trek...next day had a wonderful experience at the dangerous airport of Lukla...
Although I was worried about Altitude sickness...but was lucky as kumar told me do's and don't in high altitudes.
Finally, I made it to the base of Mt Everest and also Kalaphattar...now back to home in Australia...
Thanks to Kumar and his team of Discover Altitude for taking care and making sure that my dream of being at the base camp is accomplished.
Many many thanks and highly recommend these guys...and thanks to my parents for the best advice.

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John, Australia

Beautiful Nepal

Trekking with Narayan and his team was amazin! One of the best experiences of my life and aside from the vast landscapes and incredible views, the guides on this trip were so informative, humble and just beautiful people. I hope to visit with them again so day and can't recommend their tours enough!

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Richard S, United Kingdom

A fantastic guide, an amazing Trek

WOW is all I can say about Ace. Udaya was an amazing guide and was perfect throughout the entire trek. He was friendly, super knowledgeable, and handled everything that I needed from gear to travel. They were always concerned about my comfort and seeing that a memorable trip was had by myself and my partner. I had a medical issue that caused him to both works into the night to get a resolution. Of course, being sick in a foreign country can be a scary ordeal, but it was handled professionally and worked out well.

I can say with certainty that they'll be at the top of my list for my next trip and I can say without reservation that I'd go with them again.

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Justin A, United States

Excellent!

I am not an expert on trekking but I love it. From my experience, if you have a plan to trek, the important is you have to find a good guide and travel agency you can trust. I am lucky I found both. So if you have a plan in mind to go to Nepal.. just try to contact them. I believe that you will imprese on their service. 5 trips in Nepal since 2017.. until now I am looking forward to going back to trek with them again 😊

Gaew
Gaew, Thailand

FAQs

Q1. Where is Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri Located?

Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri are located in the Khumbu region of Nepal, it is a conservation area under Sagarmatha National Park.

Gokyo Lake lies at an altitude of 4800 meters and Gokyo Ri or Gokyo Peak with an altitude of 5357 meters. Gokyo Ri is an incredible hike for the magnificent views of the high Himalayas along with other lakes of the region.

Q2. How can we get to Gokyo Lake?

the easiest and only way to get to Gokyo is to fly from Kathmandu( Manthali airport) to Lukla and trek into Sagarmatha national park.

This will be some 10 days trek depending upon the physical condition and interest of the trekker.

Q3. How far is Gokyo Ri from Gokyo Lake?

Gokyo Ri or Gokyo Peak is a hiking trail from Gokyo (an overnight stay), trekkers mainly hike the other day for the magnificent view of the Himalayas and other existing famous lakes.

Q4. Can we see Mt. Everest from Gokyo?

A big yes, Gokyo Ri which lies at an altitude of 5357 meters is one of the most incredible spots to experience the panoramic views of the high Himalayas and the surrounding lakes of the Khumbu region.

Trekkers can view Mt. Everest (8848 meters) the highest mountain on earth, Mt. Lhotse (8516 meters) fourth highest mountain, Mt. Makalu (8485 meters) fifth highest mountain, Mt. Cho Oyu (8188 meters) sixth highest mountain above 8000 meters along with the numerous Himalayas.

Apart from the panoramic views of the Himalayas, Gokyo Ri will entrail us with magnificent views of the different lakes of the region.

Q5. Is swimming possible in the Gokyo Lake?

Swimming at the 4800 meters won’t be a good idea, during winter the lake gets frozen and other times of the year it's very cold to experience swimming in the Gokyo Lake.

Moreover, Sherpa the local community of the Himalayas doesn’t practice swimming in the Himalayas, apart from this the lakes of the Himalayas carry religious and cultural importance for the Sherpa. Recently, there was news about three school children being drowned in the Gokyo lake.

So, we don’t suggest swimming in the Gokyo lake.

Q6. Can we trek from Gokyo to Everest Base Camp?

Trekking from Gokyo to Everest Base Camp or vice versa is possible, only the point here is it will take couple of more days. When we are into the Khumbu/Everest region the trail can be diverted into different areas.

As the Everest region has numerous trekking trail which can be enjoyed, the only point here it matters is about the interest of the trekkers

Trip Facts

  • Duration14 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty LevelModerate to strenuous
  • Max Altitude5357m/17570ft

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2 people - 8 peopleUS$1299
9 people - 18 peopleUS$1149
19 people - 25 peopleUS$1099
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