This route veers west from Namche Bazaar off the normal trek to Everest Base Camp towards the village of Thame situated above the Bhote Koshi River. Thame offers untouched Sherpa culture where the local people have maintained their traditional way of life. The forest near the settlement harbors endangered wildlife species like the musk deer and pheasants. Though no prior climbing experience is necessary on this trek one needs to be physically fit as the trail crosses over high passes. The trek though is well worth the effort as you not only get to take in awe inspiring mountain vistas, especially from Gokyo Ri (5,483 m), but also have the opportunity to enjoy the serenity of Renjo Lake as well as the ones in Gokyo, including Dudh Pokhari (Milk Lake). While returning, we retrace our steps back on the route that goes up to Everest Base Camp from Lobuche to Lukla visiting Kala Pattar (5,545 m) en route for more mountain views. The trek is not advisable during winter (January and February) and the rainy season (mid-June through August).
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Trip duration: 20 days
Trek grade: Fairly challenging
Trek type: Lodge/Camping
Maximum elevation: 5,545 m
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Day
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Itinerary
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Altitude
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Accomodation
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01
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Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
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1,350 m
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Hotel
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02
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Kathmandu visit Swyaombhu Nath, Boudha Nath, Pasupati nath
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1,350 m
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Hotel
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03
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Drive to Ramechhap ( 4 hours drive from Kathamndu ) and Fly to Lukla (2,850 m) from Kathmandu and trek to Monjo
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2,840 m
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Lodge
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04
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Monjo to Namche Bazaar
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3,445 m
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Sherpaland
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05
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Acclimatization day at Namche (visit Khumjung / Khunde)
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3445 m
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Sherpaland
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06
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Namche to Dole
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4,110 m
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Lodge
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07
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Dole to Macchermo
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4,470 m
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Lodge
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08
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Macchermo to Gokyo
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4,790 m
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Lodge
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09
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Visit Gokyo Ri (5,483 m) and return to Gokyo
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4,790 m
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Lodge
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10
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Gokyo to Dragnak
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4,690 m
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Lodge
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11
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Dragnak to Dzongla via Cho La pass (5,470 m)
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4,830 m
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Lodge
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12
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Dzongla to Lobuche
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4,930 m
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8000 Inn
( Pyramid)
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13
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Visit Kala Pattar ((5,545 m) and return to Gorakshep
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5,140 m
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Lodge
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14
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Gorakshep- Everest base camp Lobuche
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4770 m
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8000 Inn
( Pyramid)
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15
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Lobuche to Tyangbuche
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3860m
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Lodge
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16
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Tengboche to Namche
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3,445 m
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Sherpaland
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17
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Namche to Lukla
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2,850 m
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Lodge
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18
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Fly Lukla to Ramecchp and drive Bhaktapur
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1,350 m
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Khwapachhen Guest House
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19
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Visit Bhaktapur and Patan and drive back to Kathmandu
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1,350 m
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Hotel
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20
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Transfer to airport for international departure
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The cost for above program is as below.
6-10 persons per person
11-15 persons per person
Single supplement for 4 nights at Hotel extra
The flight to Lukla will be operated from Ramechhpa during high seasons April- May and October- November . We have to drive from Kathamndu aropir 2:00 am in the night to go Ramecchap. It takes 4 hour drive from Kathmandu. The take flight Ramechhpa to Lukla.
Or another option is Helicopter Flight Kathmandu Lukla- Kathmandu which cost extra per person
