Gokyo and Everest Trekking in Nepal:
Deep in Nepal Himalaya, in a quiet, remote Khumbu valley are the magnificent azure blue Gokyo Lakes. This string of glacial lakes is set in beautiful high-altitude wilderness dominated by the great peaks of Cho Oyu (8153m) and Gyachungkang (7922m) of Everest region.
Gokyo and Everest is a fantastic trek, visiting all of the high valleys of Khumbu with extra time at Gokyo lake to explore the upper valley. Stay at the bank of Gokyo Lakes where the Khumbu range is reflected in the emerald green water below, and an optional excursion to Gokyo Ri with stunning views of Makalu and Everest may cause a slight detour.
A spectacular flight to Lukla sets the scene for the splendors to come as you make your way up Namchebazaar, the vibrant center of Sherpa life. After acclimating by spending time exploring this bustling Sherpa village, its time to trek up to Gokyo lake and Chola pass towards Everest Base Camp. We pass through Phortse Tanga and Machhermo where the mountains are more spectacular while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Ngozumba Glacier, the largest of its kind in the Nepal Himalayas. Passing through these villages will also give you a chance to have a look at the lifestyles of high altitude dwellers. The small herding settlement of Gokyo (4,750m/15,584ft) lies on the banks of the third lake in a series of small turquoise mountain lakes and on the ridge above Gokyo, the four peaks above 8,000m (26,246ft) of Cho You, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu expose themselves. If that is not enough have a look at the tremendous ice ridge between Cho You and Gyachung (7,922m/25,991ft), considered one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Khumbu region. There are many options for additional exploration and high-altitude walking, including the crossing of Cho La, a 5,420m (17,782ft)-high pass into Khumbu and a hike to Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft).
From there you will head for the Everest Base Camp trail and the rocky summit of Kalapathar (18,193'), and its unrivaled close view of Mt. Everest and its giant neighbors. After accomplishing this feat you will trek back through the main everest base camp trek trail to Lukla for a flight back to Kathmandu for some city adventures to match your trekking heights.
Our return journey takes us to Tengboche monastery, the most important center of Buddhism in the Everest area, before descending to Lukla to fly back to Kathmandu the next day.

You can also join Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon trek in Nepal - Join our 20 days Everest base camp trek combined with Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon, Dates: May 16 - June 3, 2010. To know more about Everest Marathon please visit http://www.everestmarathon.com

An outline itinerary for Gokyo Everest trekking

Day 01: Arrival day, check into hotel and rest.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley, world heritage sites
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and start the lodge - to - lodge Everest gokyo trekking ,
Day 04 - 18: On Everest trekking trail - Lukla, Phakding , Namche, Gokyo lake, Chola pass, Kalapatthar, Everest base camp, Tangboche and back and fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu, evening Nepali cultural show and dinner
Day 20: Final departure

Photos of the Everest base camp and gokyo lake trek

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The trek is available on a private basis to suit your own dates, that are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 1 or 2 persons in the group.

mportant note: About Mani Rimdu festival in Everest Region
The famous Mani rimdu festival in Tengboche monastery is scheduled each year on November. Mani Rimdu is the important festival in Tengboche Everest region. It consists of a nine day meditation cycle and ends with a public blessing ceremony and the world renowned Mask Dances at Tengboche Monastery. The following are the approximate dates of Mani Rimdu events this year based on the Tibetan lunar calendar. Making of the sand mandala and tormas (sculptures made of made of colored butter and barley flour representing symbolic offerings) . Drupchen ceremonies : Practice dancing without masks Wong (blessing ceremony for the general public). Famous Mask Dances open to the public. During the whole night there is traditional dancing by the Sherpa community. If you are interested to take part in this famous great Himalayan festival please ask us for detailed itinerary.